Inspiration That Prepares You

Meet Melissa

She is a brilliant storyteller who doesn’t just give talks; she takes audiences on a journey to improved behavior, mindsets, and workplaces. With a knack for turning complex ideas into human-friendly, actionable insights, she helps people become better leaders of themselves and others. 

What can you expect when Melissa steps on stage? A warm, authentic presence that instantly connects. A session packed with compelling stories, thoughtful research, and just the right touch of humor. And most importantly—an engaged audience that leaves not just inspired but equipped to take action. They’ll still buzz about what they heard long after the event ends. 

Melissa doesn’t just speak. She transforms how people think, lead, and show up in the world.

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Manipulation, Persuasion, and Influence: Are You Being Led or Being Played?
Melissa Majors
Manipulation, Persuasion, and Influence: Are You Being Led or Being Played?
Melissa Majors

Are You Being Led or Being Played?

Ever pause and wonder if your decisions are truly yours? Sometimes it feels like someone else is steering your choices—whether it's subtle manipulation, transparent persuasion, or the gentle pull of genuine influence.

  • Manipulation: When you're tricked into decisions you never really wanted.

  • Persuasion: When clear, honest reasons make you rethink your options.

  • Influence: When you follow a leader whose example inspires you naturally.

The key is to recognize which one is at work. Ask yourself: Am I choosing this freely, or am I just going along with someone else's agenda?

Embrace your inner critical thinker and reclaim your power to decide!

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Melissa Majors
Bless Our (Irrational) Hearts
Melissa Majors
Bless Our (Irrational) Hearts
Melissa Majors

We’ve only been logical for about… 5 minutes. (Okay, not literally, but close.)

For most of human history, we’ve made decisions based on instinct, emotion, and gut reactions. Our rational brain—the one that actually thinks things through—showed up embarrassingly late to the party.

In my latest blog, I break down:
🐘 Why our emotional brain (the elephant) still runs the show
🧑‍🎓 How logic only recently started flexing its muscles
📜 A timeline of when (and why) we actually started thinking critically

And most importantly… how to stop letting your emotional elephant drag you into bad decisions.

If you’ve ever wondered why people—including you—make irrational choices, this is a must-read.

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Melissa Majors

“Melissa is an inspiring and dynamic presence on stage and off. Her charm and inspirational wisdom are unparalleled. Working with her is a joy because she works to understand not just her potential audience, but the nature of the conference and all its deliverables.

Majors becomes an extension of the planning team in the best way possible. I would highly recommend her for any speaking or training. Learning from her is phenomenal.”

– Cass R. Cooper, MHR, DEI Community Leader, The Channel Company

Help Them Thrive: Lead with Humanity

Heal your “unintentionally toxic” team dynamics! In Help Them Thrive, Melissa reveals performance-accelerating tactics and insights on how to embrace our humanity and become even better leaders of ourselves and other humans.