How would it feel to
show up as yourself 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
“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
Services
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
Motivational Keynotes
Galvanize change at scale
Create psychological safety through shared language and vulnerable story sharing
Workshop Facilitation
Drive collective transformation
Empower your people to manifest strategy into action through highly interactive programs and workshops
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
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
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
Equitable Coaching
for Employees on the Margin
A blog post on how to support your people from marginalized backgrounds