Financial Leadership for Leaders Who Can’t Afford Guesswork
Most leaders don’t struggle because they lack data.
They struggle because they don’t know what to trust, what to question, and when to decide.
My work as a speaker focuses on one thing: helping leaders think clearly about money when the stakes are high.
This isn’t about teaching finance.
It’s about strengthening judgment.
CEOs and business owners
Senior leadership teams
Professional firms and associations
Executive and entrepreneur communities
I speak to:
Audiences are smart, experienced, and responsible for real decisions - often without perfect information.
Most financial talks overwhelm people with detail.
Most leadership talks avoid the numbers entirely.
I sit in the gap between the two.
My talks help leaders:
• Understand what their numbers are actually telling them
• Make decisions without waiting for certainty
• Lead financial conversations with confidence
• Reduce risk created by avoidance or delay
This is practical clarity - not hype.
TESTIMONIALS
“We had Melissa provide a presentation to our SCORE clients during Coffee with a Leader. She has great advice, is a fantastic speaker, and her stories and lessons on money mindset were relevant to every person in any audience. We will definitely reach out again for another amazing session! Thank you Melissa! I’d highly recommend Melissa as a speaker - She delivers complex material in a concise manner that keeps her audience engaged.”
- Sheryl Mays
CEO, Rise and Shine Consulting and Coaching
“We were graced with Melissa’s virtual presence at our annual Women’s Retreat in Cranbrook BC on April 14th, 2023. She captured our audience with honest storytelling and delivered inspiration for finding confidence in our own finances. She encouraged us to take hold of our income and to create and pursue our highest financial intention.”
- Alana Krushen
Events Coordinator, Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce
Speaking Formats
Keynotes
Keynotes are designed to shift how leaders think about financial responsibility and decision-making.
These sessions:
• Challenge assumptions leaders didn’t realize they were making
• Normalize financial uncertainty without lowering standards
• Give leaders a clearer lens for decision-making
Popular keynote themes include:
• Financial Leadership Is the Missing Skill
• Why Smart Professionals Still Feel Stupid With Money
• Leading Without Perfect Information
Keynotes are engaging, grounded, and designed to spark meaningful discussion long after the session ends.
These sessions:
• Work through real financial scenarios
• Practice interpreting information under pressure
• Strengthen decision-making muscles in real time
Workshops
Workshops are more interactive and application-focused.
Workshops are ideal for:
• Leadership teams
• Executive retreats
• Founder cohorts
• Professional development programs
Participants leave with clarity they can immediately use - not a workbook they’ll never open again.
Audiences consistently describe my talks as:
Clear without being simplistic
Direct without being intimidating
Practical without being technical
This work respects the intelligence of the room.
My speaking is not a fit if you want:
• High-energy motivation without substance
• Technical finance training
• Generic leadership messaging
It is a fit if your audience:
• Makes decisions that carry weight
• Wants clarity instead of confidence theater
• Is ready for a more honest conversation about money and leadership
Book a speaker who strengthens leadership - not just the agenda.
If you’re planning an event, retreat, or leadership program and want a speaker who delivers clarity, credibility, and lasting impact: