Speaking with Confidence

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Executive Coaching

Executive Leadership Coaching

Executive Coaching

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In addition to these services, we also offer
keynote addresses tailored to meet your goals.

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you will speak with confidence,
from Delaware to Dubai.

 

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What people are saying

  • I could articulate a number of characteristics to describe Melissa. In fact, many of her other recommendations aptly do so, with words like innovative, creative, talented, and respected. The common thread, though, and the quality I have experienced again and again in working with Melissa, is dependability. This may not appear to be the most glamorous of descriptors, but it is by far one that makes her stand out. She is among the few people who I would recommend without hesitation.

    – Chief of Staff UC San Diego Health

  • Melissa is a consummate professional and a great partner to work with. Her positive attitude is contagious and I always know she will deliver great results when we collaborate. From high-profile global events drawing hundreds of attendees to small, private events for VIPs she manages a range of events at once with class and proficiency. I highly recommend her.

    -VP Marketing & Operations, Quality Ventures

  • Melissa is an amazing person inside and out. She is such a wealth of knowledge and an inspiration for a wide range of people from working mothers to Executive Leaders. Melissa is a dynamic speaker, an entertaining Emcee, and a caring coach. I have seen Melissa in action providing career advice to people and I was amazed at how quickly she was able to access the situation, provide a variety of strategies on the spot and motivate the person to take radical action. Melissa's experience and background alone is incomparable but she doesn't let that get in the way of her big heart. Melissa has a heart for people and she is all in when it comes to supporting and leading individuals and teams to their next level. A few minutes around Melissa will leave you feeling more confident and ready to change the world!

    – Dr. Vernita Glenn-White

  • Five minutes in her presence and you know that you are in the company of greatness. Melissa Stires radiates energy, creativity and motivation. What’s more she is a genuine soul that cultivates community and empowers people to not only progress, but achieve. I have had the honor of seeing Melissa shine in her capacity as a coach, speaker and host. I am motivated by her approach to present herself authentically in reaching goals.

    - Tonya Fewell, JD

  • Melissa’s enthusiasm for all she does is infectious. Her positive attitude, coupled with excellent organizational skills and keen event presentation style are award winning. She is such an asset in a high-pressure situation — keeping calm, putting others at ease, and executing plans to get the job done. When the inevitable mini-crisis or surprise occurs, Melissa takes it all in stride and creates a win-win for all involved, delivering results. While many people can ‘get the job done’, few can do it with Melissa’s panache. She is an absolute delight to be around and an indefatigable evangelist and champion of the causes she endorses.

    – Wendy R.

  • Melissa is, simply put, one of the best event professionals I've ever known - and I know many. She has an incredible can-do attitude, is creative, elegant, hard-working, and smart as a whip. Melissa is has planned all kinds of events around the globe. If you want a PERFECT event, Melissa's your person. Period.

    - SVP Comms & Marketing SVP, Stanford

  • Melissa leads with the very qualities she inspires in others: compassion, authenticity, and grace. Melissa's positive energy is unmatched, and her passion for people is infectious: she will motivate and entertain any audience. I cannot thank her enough for helping me find my voice and inspiring me to become the leader - and woman -  I am today.

    - Brittany M.

  • I’ve had the pleasure to work with Melissa as host of my first virtual event.  Melissa kept the audience engaged by making the participants feel welcomed, inviting them to share their thoughts, acknowledging their participation and making each interaction personable.

    - Dr. Barbara Swinney

  • One of the participants asked if Melissa would return again because they enjoyed her as host and her facilitation. I would recommend  Melissa to host/facilitate any event because she brings confidence, engagement and excitement to the venue (virtual or in person). 

    - Coach Maxine L. Johnson, Founder/CEO of W.I.F.E. Boss Academy

  • Melissa is a phenomenal consultant with a true passion for her work. She's relentlessly dedicated to exceeding expectations and is an absolute pleasure to work with.

    - VP External Relations, Clayton Christensen Institute