MEET MELISA.
Melisa Meral is an ex-Fortune 100 Human Resources leader with over a decade of experience in Learning & Development and Employee Experience. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology and is certified in both Somatic Coaching and Neuro-Linguistic Programming, blending behavioral science with human-centered strategy.
Over the past eight years, Melisa has grown her impact through energizing, engaging, and entertaining keynotes & workshops that help professionals reimagine productivity- shifting from simply managing their time to focusing on managing their attention.
Her Signature Keynote explores how AI, constant connectivity, and digital clutter are reshaping the world of work in 2026 and beyond!
Through her accompanying Interactive Workshop, participants learn to harness technology intentionally— with actionable strategies for working smarter and more consciously in today’s distracted digital age.
FOR EVENT PLANNERS
Name Pronunciation: Melisa's last name is pronounced Mer-UHL (like "Meryl Streep")
Walk Up Introduction: "Get ready for a reality check—with heart. Melisa Meral is a former Fortune 100 Human Resources leader turned keynote speaker and bestselling author. She’s here to shine a light on how we work, live, and consume so we can stop doing MORE and start doing what matters MOST. Together let’s laugh, nod, and maybe cringe a little. Please welcome, Melisa Meral!”
Walk Up Song Options: First 30 seconds of "Good to Go" by Lonis or "Thing of Beauty" or "So Marvelous" by Danger Twins
Headshots: Feel free to use any of the photos below or contact for additional needs!
