Book Melissa to Speak
Keynotes and workshops that blend clinical expertise, real storytelling, and practical strategies your audience will actually use.
Every audience is different, and I believe your event should be too. While I have signature keynotes and workshops, I enjoy collaborating with organizers to customize content around your audience, goals, and challenges. Every presentation is interactive, research-informed, and designed to spark conversations that continue long after the session ends.
Signature Keynotes
- While I Was Sleeping: What six days on a ventilator taught me about burnout, ethics, and the hidden cost of success
- Burnout Was Never the Problem: What burnout has been trying to tell us all along
- Already Enough: Breaking free from the belief that your worth must be earned
- The Ethics of Staying Human: Leading, Caring, and Living Without Losing Yourself
- The Cost of Being the Strong One: Why High Achievers Carry More Than Anyone Knows
Also available: workshops on the Enneagram at Work, Human-Centered Leadership, Burnout Prevention, Ethical Decision-Making, and Leading Through Change.
What People Are Saying
“If you have the opportunity to hear Melissa Russiano present, take it. Melissa brings a rare balance of expertise and genuine relatability, sharing complex ideas in a way that feels accessible, conversational, and immediately useful.”
“I have recommended Melissa to an organization, and I told them she is a dynamic presenter who relates well to her audience. She is extremely knowledgeable about the topic and presents in a way that is engaging, fun, and educational.”
“She has presented twice at our international Thrive Summits and both times she captivated the room with her authenticity and expertise. When Melissa is presenting, people listen.”
“Melissa is a gifted speaker who is extremely knowledgeable and is able to share that knowledge in a relatable, attention-grabbing way. Her talk easily stands out in my memory months later as the most engaging and professionally applicable.”
What Does It Cost?
Every engagement is priced individually based on format (in-person or virtual) and length of the session. Reach out with your event details and I’ll follow up personally with a custom quote.
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Let’s Create Something Your Audience Won’t Forget
Whether you already know which keynote fits, or you’re not sure yet, I’d love to hear about your event.
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