Your audience will leave with something they’ll actually use Monday morning.
Not just a great hour — a real shift in how they think about creative risk, how they move ideas forward, and what they're willing to try next.
Whether it's a closing keynote for 400 HR professionals or an interactive breakout for 30 engineers, every session is designed to produce a measurable change — the kind that shows up in your post-event data and in your attendees' behavior the week after.
Watch Melissa in Action
Melissa Dinwiddie Speaker Reel
Clip: Thriving With Human + AI Creativity
The Data Your
Attendees Produce
These are post-session Talkadot survey results from real audiences. The kind of numbers that make your post-event report look very good.
Testimonials
What Are You Planning?
Every session is customized for your audience, your theme, and your time slot.
All formats are available in person and virtually.
Full group · 20–90 minutes
Opening or Closing Keynote
Sets the tone or sends attendees home fired up. High energy, fully interactive, designed for the whole room. Works equally well as a conference opener or closer — I'll tailor the arc to fit your program's needs.
Any format · any size
Virtual Event
The interactive format translates completely online. High-energy, fully participatory sessions for distributed audiences of 25 to 125+. The energy in the room (virtual or otherwise) is the same.
Breakout or concurrent session · 60–90 minutes
Interactive Deep-Dive
More hands-on, more time for participants to work through the framework themselves. Ideal for audiences who want to leave with specific tools they can implement immediately, not just a framework they've heard about.
Internal event · half-day to multi-session
Corporate Team Session
For organizations who want to go deeper than a single session. See the Consulting page for multi-session engagement options.
7 Ways I Make Your Job Easier
...and elevate your event
Stress-Free Planning
Proactive communication means you'll never be left wondering. I over-communicate
and deliver all materials well ahead of schedule.
Whole-Hearted Presence
More than a "sage on the stage" — I engage with your attendees
before and after the session, creating genuine connections
that extend the value of your event.
Audience Engagement
Fully interactive sessions that work for 25 people or 400+. Your audience participates — they don't just listen. This has been tested and proven at conferences, association events, and corporate all-hands.
Virtual and In-Person Fluency
Whether your event is physical, virtual, or hybrid, I deliver a seamless, high-energy experience. No awkward pivots. No "can everyone hear me?"
Joy Amplifier
Warm, approachable, and drama-free. I bring contagious positive energy that elevates the whole event atmosphere — and makes you look like a programming genius.
Impossible to Forget
Your attendees will still be talking about the session a month later.
(Don't take my word for it — see the survey data above.)
Hassle-Free Logistics
From AV requirements to post-event Talkadot surveys, I handle the details —
so you get actionable audience feedback without adding a single
item to your to-do list.
What to Expect
When We Work
Together
From initial booking to final applause, here's what
working with me looks like:
Prompt, professional communication at every
stage.
On-time delivery of all materials.
Flexible adaptation to your event theme and audience.
Early arrival for tech checks and setup.
Genuine engagement with your attendees
during and after the session.
Post-event Talkadot survey results delivered
to you — ready to drop into your post-event report.
What's Included Beyond the Session
Available to support your event marketing and attendee experience — at no additional charge.
Custom invitation video for your event promotion
Social media promotion using your event hashtag
Pre-event article for your newsletter (up to 400 words)
Presentation descriptions and learning outcomes for your program
Professional headshots and biography in multiple formats
Post-event Talkadot survey results for your records
Book sales and signing at your event
Bulk Book Orders
Innovation at Work: 52 Micro-Experiments for Brave Leaders Who Want to Unstick Teams, Spark Ideas, and Build What's Next
Give every attendee something they'll use the following Monday. This practical field guide contains 52 ready-to-run experiments — each 5–20 minutes, each designed to build real innovation capability inside meetings that are already happening. It's the perfect event takeaway for audiences who want the transformation to continue after the room empties.
Special pricing available for bulk orders.
Speaker Resources
Everything you need to promote Melissa and brief your AV team, ready to download.
Ready to bring this to your audience?
Let's talk about your event, your audience, and which program would move the needle most. I'll tell you honestly if I'm the right fit.
You'll leave with clarity on your biggest bottleneck and a realistic picture of what it would take to fix it — whether we work together or not.
Prefer to send a note first? Use the contact form.
Looking for a longer engagement? See consulting options →
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