Services
Workshops ~ Speaking Engagements ~ Retreats
My speaking engagements, workshops, and retreats
are crafted to inspire, educate, and empower.
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Whether it’s navigating emotional challenges or leading with resilience, each engagement is designed with your audience’s unique needs in mind.
Speaking Engagements
Speaking From Experience:
Conversations That Matter for Your Audience
​​Personal Growth & Healing
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Breaking the Silence: Healing from Family Addiction and Reclaiming Your Story
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A powerful keynote about navigating the lasting effects of addiction and finding resilience.
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The Power of Self-Compassion: Discovering and Embracing
Your True Self as You Heal
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Exploring how self-compassion fuels personal growth and emotional resilience.
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From People-Pleaser to Self-Leader: Rebuilding Confidence
After Trauma
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Insights on overcoming the fawn response and setting boundaries.​
Emotional Intelligence & Leadership
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Leading with Emotional Intelligence:
Why EQ Matters More Than Ever
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Practical strategies for building emotionally intelligent workplaces.
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Beyond Resilience: How Leaders and Teams Can Adapt and Thrive in Challenging Times
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Using emotional intelligence to lead effectively through uncertainty and change.
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The Hidden Cost of People-Pleasing at Work
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Addressing how fear of conflict and people-pleasing undermine team success.
Mental Health & Workplace Culture
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Creating Trauma-Informed Workplaces: Supporting Employees Beyond the Surface
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Practical approaches to foster psychological safety and emotional resilience.
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Unmasking Burnout: Recognizing and Preventing Emotional Exhaustion
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Helping individuals and leaders spot burnout and develop sustainable self-care practices.
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When Silence Speaks: Navigating Difficult Conversations
with Courage
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Techniques for fostering open dialogue in personal and professional settings.
Experiential Workshops
Available In-Person or Virtually
The Shift Within
A Four-Part Workshop Series with Practical Tools to Empower You to Break Old Patterns, Navigate Emotions & Build Healthier Relationships
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​​If you’re feeling stuck, frustrated, or seeking more fulfillment in your career or relationships, this workshop series is designed for you. You’ll gain practical tools to:
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Clarify personal and professional goals
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Identify and remove internal barriers to success
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Regulate emotions & build a sustainable self-care plan
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Improve communication & navigate conflict with confidence
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Through a blend of reflection, guided exercises, and emotionally intelligent strategies, you’ll begin to create meaningful, lasting change — from the inside out.
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You don’t need to have it all figured out. You just need to be ready to take the first step. Small shifts within can lead to big shifts in life.
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This workshop consists of four modules - available virtually & in-person
See below for full descriptions of each module and scroll down for participant testimonials
The Shift Within
Break old patterns. Navigate emotions. Build better relationships.
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This workshop series offers practical, trauma-informed tools to help you identify what’s keeping you stuck, better manage emotions, and communicate more clearly—so you can create lasting change that starts from within.
Take the first step with The Shift Within.​​
Module 1:
Uncovering Hidden Narratives
(3 hours)
Many of the patterns that keep us stuck are rooted in unconscious stories we’ve absorbed over time—about ourselves, others, and what’s possible. This session helps you identify those hidden narratives, explore how they impact your behavior and relationships, and begin the process of rewriting them with intention and clarity.
Module 2:
Empathy: The Bridge to Understanding
(3 hours)
Learn how empathy can help you manage emotional triggers, stay grounded under stress, and open the door to deeper understanding—of both yourself and others. Discover how to shift from reactivity to connection, and from tunnel vision to perspective, by building this essential internal and relational bridge.
Module 3:
Emotional Resilience: Regulate, Don't Suppress
(3 hours)
Strengthen your ability to navigate intense emotions without shutting down or lashing out. Learn to recognize emotional cues, regulate your nervous system, and create space between stimulus and response. These tools help you move through challenges with more steadiness, self-awareness, and long-term emotional health.
Module 4:
Embrace the Discomfort
of Conflict
(3 hours)
Conflict doesn’t have to mean disconnection. This session offers a new framework for approaching tension with courage and care. Learn how to navigate high-stakes conversations, stay present through discomfort, and create space for understanding—without shutting down, exploding, or avoiding the hard stuff.
Testimonials
"I thoroughly enjoyed the enriching experience of this training series. From the insightful exploration of various breathing techniques to manage stress during challenging situations to delving into the intricacies of the brain's responses to different emotions, I was provided with a nuanced understanding of my own emotional landscape. The acquired knowledge has proven invaluable, empowering me to comprehend my body's signals and navigate emotions with intentionality, leading to desired outcomes. I wholeheartedly recommend this course to anyone seeking a profound understanding of their emotions, as it not only equips individuals to better understand their emotional states but also significantly enhances interpersonal relationships. This training is a transformative journey toward self-awareness and emotional mastery."
Self-Care Mini Retreat
Slow down, rejuvenate, and leave with a self-care plan that actually works for you.
(In-Person Only - 2-3 Hours Depending on Group Size)
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In today’s fast-paced world, making time for self-care can feel like just another task. This interactive workshop offers you the time, space, and support to explore what self-care really looks like for you. You'll move through a series of hands-on Self-Care Ritual stations—each offering quick, easy practices you can try, revisit, or make your own.
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By the end of the session, you will:
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Discover self-care practices that match your needs and comfort
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Identify 3 personalized Self-Care practices to integrate into your daily routine
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Connect with 2–3 "Self-Care Partners" for ongoing support
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Leave feeling grounded, refreshed, and more connected to yourself and others
Awaken with the Enneagram
Learn how your Enneagram type helped you adapt—and how to shift what no longer serves you.
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(In-Person or Virtual - Half-day Workshop)
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Our behaviors and patterns shape how we move through the world—but not all of them still serve us.
Growth begins with noticing those patterns and understanding the gap between our intentions and the impact we have—on others, and on ourselves.
In this interactive workshop, you'll use the Enneagram—a powerful tool for self-discovery—to deepen self-awareness, expand emotional intelligence, and cultivate empathy.
You’ll explore how your Enneagram type formed in response to early pressures—and how understanding it can help you shift what no longer serves you.
In this workshop you will:
• Get a clear introduction into the 9 Enneagram types
• Learn to recognize your own type-based patterns in action
• Cultivate greater compassion for yourself and others
• Leave with practical tools for emotional resilience and growth
Ongoing Community Learning for Growth & Connection
Available In-Person Only
The Pause
For when life gets loud and you just need a minute.
(In-Person Only - 1 Hour)
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When life feels overwhelming, The Pause offers time, space, and simple tools to help you slow down, breathe, and reconnect—with yourself and with others.
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Each session blends guided reflection, mindfulness practices, and accessible self-care tools rooted in emotional intelligence. It’s not therapy or a performance—it’s a space to reset and recenter, no matter what you’re carrying.
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What to expect:
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A grounding check-in and brief mindfulness practice
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A reflection prompt or practical tool for emotional clarity
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A self-care strategy to support you in the days ahead
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Come once or come often. Each session stands alone, but returning can deepen your practice and strengthen your sense of community.
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Offered at different times and locations based on community needs.
Want to host The Pause?
If you have a space and would like Melinda to bring The Pause to your community, fill out the contact form and she'll get back to you to explore the possibility.
Want to go deeper—or stay connected?
The Pause is a great introduction to Melinda's other, more in-depth trainings, including The Shift Within and Unlock Your Authentic Self—and it’s also the perfect ongoing space to continue learning, growing, and applying what you’ve already explored.
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to keep your tools sharp, The Pause meets you where you are.
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Curious about pricing, availability, or bringing The Pause to your community? Fill out the contact form on this site and let’s start the conversation.
Type Talks (Coming Soon!)
Exploring personality through the lens of the Enneagram, MBTI, and beyond.
(In-Person Only - 2 Hours)
Type Talks is a monthly 2-hour interactive session designed for anyone curious about the deeper layers of personality. Rooted primarily in the Enneagram—with a special focus on the often-overlooked Subtypes—this ongoing learning space invites you to explore how personality shows up in real life: in communication, conflict, relationships, leadership, and more.
Custom Retreats for Individuals, Groups & Teams
I offer custom retreats designed to support deep emotional growth, reflection, and healing. Each retreat is uniquely tailored to the needs of the group, with themes that center on emotional intelligence, well-being, and renewal.
Nurturing Growth from the Inside Out
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Whether you’re an individual seeking a space to reconnect with yourself, or an organization ready to invest in the emotional wellness of your team, I offer retreats designed to create lasting positive change.
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Rooted in emotional intelligence, my retreats blend reflection, skill-building, and healing-centered practices that invite participants to slow down, go deeper, and return to their work—and their lives—with renewed clarity and resilience.
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I partner with values-aligned organizations, nonprofits, and mission-driven teams who understand that emotional well-being isn’t a luxury—it’s essential. If you’re looking for a retreat that goes beyond surface-level bonding and helps people truly grow, we might be a good fit.​​​​​
Let’s create a retreat experience rooted in healing, growth, and impact.
Click the button below to contact me to explore options for your team—or to stay in the loop on future offerings.
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Curious about how we can work together?
Scroll down to connect with me—I’m happy to answer any questions.
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Retreat Themes May Include
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Cultivating emotional intelligence and self-awareness
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Reconnecting with purpose and values
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Healing burnout and compassion fatigue
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Building trust and authentic connection
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Creating space for personal reflection and growth
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Whether you're an individual seeking healing and clarity, or a team committed to meaningful impact, these retreats are designed to support emotional growth, authentic connection, and lasting transformation. I work with those who are ready to go beyond surface-level solutions—people and organizations doing the inner work, not just checking a box.
