Deeply soulful, she speaks to businesses and organizations on the bottom line relevance and practical application of your Soul Purpose in business and in life. 

In her keynote, “Think Like an Indian: What Native American Cosmology Can Teach You,” she shows how the tried and true wisdom can revolutionize your work and personal relationships, increase your profitability and align you with your highest values.

And, in another keynote to over three hundred coaches on the topic, “Seven Sacred Words to Revolutionize Your Life,” Melanie taught her peers the power of connection through language.

Motivational and inspirational, sure, but what Melanie really brings to your event is an understanding of the power of purpose, connection and integrity. Her refreshing laugh-while-you-learn style keeps people engaged and excited. The bringer of truth, depth and expansiveness, Melanie leaves audiences with ways of sustainability.

Shifting audiences from the trying model of changing behavior to the native wisdom model of internal transformation for greater success, Melanie makes spirituality relevant to current reality. That's her distinctive brand - making meaning and relevance your currency for success.

But What  Are Her Credentials...

Melanie began speaking to audiences in 2004. Her audiences include corporations, universities, conferences, and women’s organizations. Believing that audiences integrate what they learn when they are included in the conversation, Melanie always engages with her audience, creating moments of deep laughter, fun learning and “aha” moments. Whether speaking to an audience of 600+ or in an intimate group setting, Melanie’s persona is such that she leaves audiences feeling personally touched.  Speaking thought provoking messages, she is brilliant at what she does because it is who she is.

A veteran and twice certified coach, she has worked with hundreds of entrepreneurs, CEO’s, CFO’s and sole proprietors.  She received her training and initial certification from the leading coaching school, The Coaches Training Institute. She later became a lead trainer for CTI and taught courses throughout North America and Canada. A pioneer in the emerging field of coaching, she was one of the first to bring coaching to inmates in the federal penitentiary and state prison systems.

As an entrepreneurial woman herself, Melanie co-founded choice magazine, the first magazine about coaching. Her column, The Soul of Coaching, received rave reviews from the readership.  Through it, she mentored master coaches in the integration of the right brain skills of intuition, innovation and creativity in the coaching conversation.

Melanie received her master's degree from Dominican University's Asian Economic Development and Political Risk. She lived and worked in Wuxi, China teaching graduate students, “How to do Business in Latin America,” while simultaneously working with the Chinese government on the pricing and selection of goods for sale in Latin America.

• Amgen Corporation, San Francisco, CA
• Antelope Valley Women's Conference, Lancaster, CA
• Yale University, CT
• International Coach Federation Annual Conference, Long Beach, CA
• Indiana University, Doctoral Department of Health
• National Forum Black Public Admin. Conf., FL
• Social Security Administration, Richmond, Ca + San Diego, CA
• Central Calif. Women's Conference, Fresno, CA
• Environmental Protection Agency, Denver, Colorado
• Executive Assistance Group, Washington State Government

Melanie's direct, take no prisoners style, paired with her laugh out loud humor, created meaningful relationship immediately and provided an exciting learning for the entire group. 

She was masterful and deeply present - a huge hit!

Heidi Brooks, Ph.D., Yale University

Within minutes of listening to Melanie, I knew I wanted more.  She emanates soulfulness, gifting us with new ways of seeing the world so that we can lead more centered, peaceful lives. 

You won't want to miss a word from this wise woman.

Pam Coffey, Environmental Protection Agency