Most organizations declare innovation as a value — then hand their leaders a mandate and leave them to figure it out alone.
I help bridge that gap. Through keynotes, workshops, and strategic consulting, I show analytical, skeptical teams how to build innovation as a practice — not an event, not a buzzword, not something that only "creative types" do.
My Create the Impossible™ framework grew out of work with teams at Google, Meta, Salesforce, and Uber, and I've brought it to stages and leadership teams across the country. My latest book, Innovation at Work: 52 Micro-Experiments for Brave Leaders, gives leaders a practical, week-by-week toolkit to make it stick.
If you're staring at an innovation mandate and wondering where to actually start — you're in the right place.
30-Min Innovation Strategy Session
This call is for two kinds of people: leaders wrestling with an innovation mandate who want to think through what's actually possible for their team — and event planners or meeting professionals exploring whether I might be the right fit for their stage.
Either way, I'll ask you about your goals and challenges and give you something genuinely useful to take away — whether we work together or not. No pressure, no pitch.
In 30 minutes, we'll get clear on where you are, where you want to go, and what's in the way.
A Zoom link will be created automatically. If you prefer a phone call and you're in North America, just indicate that in the form and I'll call you. Out of respect for both our schedules: if you're more than 10 minutes late, we'll need to reschedule.
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“Melissa delivered one of the best presentations I’ve seen in a long time — and I've seen plenty. She connected instantly with the audience, made complex ideas practical, and turned quick breakout sessions into moments of genuine insight and connection. I could've stayed in that session for hours.”
Jamie Jurgaitis, MBA
AI & People Analytics Educator (Rutgers) & Principal, Deep Lake Insights
“Her session stood out as a masterclass in creative facilitation — leveraging play, trust-building, and purposeful engagement in a way that resonated deeply with our audience of project professionals. She reminded us that creativity is not fluff but a true leadership capability.”
Chris Petapermal
Enterprise Transformation Leader, PMI SF Bay Area
“It’s been amazing to watch them learn new tricks and generate a new, shared vocabulary… also, from a team dynamic standpoint, it’s been incredibly empowering as a manager to watch the team bond. It’s been an absolute gift and an amazing experience — I would highly recommend this to anyone, any manager, any group, anywhere.”
Claire Menke
Head of Research, Facebook
“Attendees walked away not only better informed, but also energized and motivated. Her ability to connect with the audience, provide clarity, and inspire new ways of thinking made a lasting impression on our group.”
Jermanii Robinson
President Elect / Programs Chair — NRV SHRM
