How would it feel to experience more joy and healing at work?

Creative DEI Strategic Advisor, Leadership Coach, Workshop Facilitator & Motivational Speaker

Partnering with organizations to
co-design a culture of equity & psychological safety

Collaborated with 75+ organizations across 8 countries, 4 continents

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“Mel and their team have significantly impacted our organization by leading with vulnerability and compassion. We are stronger, more honest with one another, and more innovative because of our work together.” 

— Outschool Manager

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Driving change within organizations on a global scale in person and remotely since 2010 

 

Strategic Advisory

Set a North Star

Create a DEI & Mental Health strategy to achieve ambitious goals with compassion and justice

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Motivational Keynotes

Galvanize change at scale
Create psychological safety through shared language and vulnerable story sharing

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Workshop Facilitation

Drive collective transformation
Empower your people to manifest strategy into action through highly interactive programs and workshops

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Leadership Coaching

Drive individual transformation
Hold space for 1:1 support to empower your managers and people to achieve the most ambitious and socially just impact of their lives

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Build belonging within a tech company doubling in size

A case story on nourishing inclusion at scale within
the fast-growing ed tech company Outschool

The highest performing teams have one thing in common: psychological safety 

Learn more by reading Google Re:Work Study

The Focus of our Programs:
Make People Feel Safe

 

Authentic Visionary Leadership

Grow a culture of being yourself in the service of others:

• Define a confident and authentic leadership voice  • Unpack a revolutionary leadership vision • Inspire important stakeholders to believe in your vision

Inclusive & Equitable Leadership 

Nurture a culture of psychological safety, anti-oppression and allyship

• Facilitate equitable meetings where everyone is heard • Coach people through motivational 1:1 development conversations • Give kind and culturally sensitive feedback

Resilience & Mental Health 

Develop self care practices to achieve ambitious goals with compassion:

• Nourish calm through somatic & mindful practices • Develop a practice of vulnerability to ask for what you need • Manage your time and boundaries with strategy and compassion

Coaching for Equity and Transformation

A blog post on how to support your people from marginalized backgrounds