Ways You Can Work with Melina
FOR INDIVIDUALS
1-on-1 Coaching
A custom-tailored coaching experience that provides VIP, one-on-one mentoring that is designed to provide you with the support you need to be successful. Working with Melina 1-on-1 includes:
- 1-hour coaching sessions
- Identifying your “Why” and purpose
- Improving communication and interpersonal skills
- Drafting support for presentations, meetings and speeches
- Preparing your video calls for impact – from backgrounds to camera angles and lighting
- Personal branding (from personal style/wardrobe coaching to scripting)
- On-Site/Day-Of coaching for events
- On demand access to Melina via text, phone or email
Purchasing a package of 12 or 24 sessions is recommended, but custom packages can be provided.
Tell Your Story
Are you ready to share your idea with the world, but unsure how to translate it into the unforgettable keynote? Crafting a message that resonates takes more than a good idea—it requires clarity, structure, and presence. That’s where coaching makes all the difference.
Keynotes these days are about more than stepping onto a stage and talking into a microphone. They’re about captivating your audience, delivering your message with precision, and leaving them inspired. Melina’s coaching is designed to guide you every step of the way, helping you transform your idea into a powerful, polished talk that truly connects.
Here’s what makes Melina’s approach unique:
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- Finding Your Purpose and Idea: We’ll start by digging deep into your “why.” What drives you? What’s the message only you can share? Together, you’ll clarify your vision and set the foundation for your speech.
- Crafting Your Roadmap: Great talks don’t happen by chance—they’re built on solid structure. You’ll work with Melina to create a clear, compelling outline that captures your message and keeps your audience engaged.
- Shaping the Story: Breathe life into your talk by reviewing and practicing your work so far. Melina will provide expert feedback to help refine your story, strengthen your connection to the audience, and unlock your authentic voice.
- Polishing Performance: The final sessions are all about fine-tuning your delivery, mastering your timing, and practicing presenting until you’re ready to captivate your audience during your big moment.
This isn’t just coaching—it’s transformation. With Melina’s guidance, you’ll gain the confidence to step on stage, own the spotlight, and make a lasting impression. Your idea deserves to stand out. It’s time to make it happen.
FOR GROUPS
Leading with Effective Communication, a 2-day Workshop
A comprehensive combination of Melina’s workshop offerings, this content is delivered over two, full days to groups of 8-10 people. With exercises custom tailored to your team based on your business needs, the goals focused on are:
- Understanding the simple formula to deliver clear presentations
- Discovering the foundational elements of storytelling to engage audiences
- Linking personal stories with strong messages to business goals and communications
- Acknowledging the importance of questions and comments
- Investigating the reason behind questions and objections to successfully close conversations/negotiations
- Focusing on emotional intelligence, learning to share and accept feedback
Participants will present twice (before & after) throughout this workshop. Additionally, they will brainstorm as a group and role-play for scenarios provided by their leadership, keeping the content relevant to the company. Melina leads a very interactive workshop, calling on participants to be active and engaged through both days.
One, 30-minute follow-up coaching session per participant is included to ensure that the learning is memorable. We also recommend two lunch & learn sessions to help participants practice what they’ve learned.
Workshops by Topic
If you’re team needs specific help in targetted areas, the workshops below are available as a half-day event:
Presentation 101: Own Any Stage
Become the most influential speaker/presenter in your company – and beyond. Learn how to deliver simple, clear presentations that impress your audience.
- Learn the simple formula to deliver clean, clear presentations.
- Figure out what you want to say and why.
- Discover the foundational elements of storytelling to engage your audience(s).
- Link storytelling with data for audience buy-in
Presentation 102: Improve Your Storytelling
Discover the foundational elements of delivering information to improve your presentations and make them more memorable. Learn how to connect with your target audience in a meaningful way by sharing your authentic self:
- Learn the elements of an effective story
- Find personal stories with strong messages
- Link your stories to your message
- Practice delivering your stories to engage your audience
Getting on the Same Page
Gracefully navigating conversations when emotions run high, such as negotiations or question & answer periods, can be easier. Using an easy-to-follow model, participants will practice being in the “hot seat” to find their confidence.
- Acknowledging the importance of comments or questions
- Investigating the reasons behind questions or objections
- Discovering answers and when to provide them
- Successfully closing conversations and negotiations
Getting to Know Your Team
From values to triggers, your team will discuss and develop their emotional intelligence skills in a safe, open forum so they can be in better service of each other and the company. Bring your team together by:
- Focusing on emotional intelligence, both wonderful and challenging
- Sharing and receiving feedback
- Learning when and how to ask for help
- Building team camaraderie through observation and shared mindset
Transformative Stories: Your Next Live Event
Discover the power of shared experiences with Transformative Stories event coordination, creative direction and coaching offer, designed to bring your team closer through the art of storytelling. We partner with organizations to craft an unforgettable event where employees share meaningful stories about moments that have shaped them, fostering connection, empathy, and inspiration.
Our service ensures a seamless and culture-building experience through:
Project Management
From concept to execution, we handle the details, timelines, and coordination to make your event flow effortlessly. Our expertise lets you focus on the heart of the event while we manage the logistics.
Speaker Application and Selection
We help you simplify the process of identifying and selecting the right participants. Our tailored approach ensures each speaker brings a unique voice and perspective to the stage.
Story Creation Support
Crafting a compelling narrative can feel daunting, but we work closely with speakers to unearth, structure, and refine their stories into powerful moments that resonate with the audience.
Visual Design Excellence
Our team creates stunning, custom-designed presentation decks and graphics that enhance each story and keep the audience fully engaged throughout the event.
Speaker Coaching
Every speaker gets one-on-one guidance to build confidence, improve delivery, and connect authentically with the audience. We’re here to help voices shine and stories thrive.
Day-of-Event Support
On the big day, we’re by your side to ensure everything runs smoothly—from managing the stage to providing last-minute speaker coaching. You’ll feel supported every step of the way.
This transforms a traditional corporate event or conference into something deeply personal and universally inspiring. By inviting employees to share their stories, you empower individual voices and strengthen team connections, creating an environment where people feel heard, are seen and are part of the larger community.