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Melissa Boggs    

CEO & Chief Storyteller of Wild Hearts at Work; Authority on Leadership, Business & Product Development

Melissa Boggs is a keynote speaker with a deep love for creating connections through impactful events. She is most recognized for her talk, “From Cautious to Courageous: A Live Rollerskating Journey (That Will Move You!)”, a message she delivers through storytelling and roller dance. She hosts the “Wild Hearts at Work" podcast and is an emcee, panel moderator, and workshop facilitator. She has been privileged to present domestically and internationally, from Vienna to San Diego.

An established executive with a background in leadership, business, and product development, Boggs is a former nonprofit board member, having served on the Board of Directors for both Scrum Alliance (as Co-CEO) and Agile Denver. She is a Certified Enterprise Coach (CEC), Certified Team Coach (CTC), Dare to Lead Trained (DTL), Training from the Back of the Room Trained (TBR), Certified LeSS Practitioner (CLP), Kanban Management Professional (KMP I), and a Project Management Professional (PMP). She holds an MBA in IT Management and a B.S. in Information Technology from Western Governors University.

She is an active member of the National Speaker Association (National) and the NSA Colorado Chapter.

Speech Topics

From Cautious to Courageous: A Live Roller Skating Journey (That Will Move You!)

This dynamic and inspiring keynote takes audiences on a journey from hesitation to bold decision-making, blending captivating storytelling with the unique energy of live roller skating. Melissa Boggs uses her Cautious-Curious-Courageous-Audacious framework to help leaders and teams overcome fear, embrace innovation, and take actionable steps toward their big ideas.

Through personal anecdotes, engaging metaphors, and moments of reflection, Melissa empowers audiences to transform challenges into opportunities and to cultivate environments that welcome creativity and courageous thinking.

Attendees will...

  • Gain practical strategies to reframe fear and take confident, actionable steps.
  • Learn to foster a culture of audacity that inspires team innovation.
  • Walk away with a renewed sense of energy, creativity, and clarity to tackle their big ideas.

Perfect for corporate leaders, HR and L&D professionals, and organizations seeking to foster bold action and innovation, this presentation offers practical takeaways, memorable moments, and lasting inspiration.

Humans, Engage! Creating an Intentional Employee Experience for the Modern Org

In recent years, the world of work has undergone multiple profound transformations. The battle over flexible work arrangements, the blending of professional and personal lives, and the reevaluation of traditional workplace norms have redefined what it means to be productive. Employees and leaders alike have realized that we can achieve exceptional outcomes while maintaining a better balance between work and life.

While employee engagement is often seen as a top-down responsibility, truly sustainable engagement requires a collaborative approach. Employees must be empowered to take ownership of their work experience, while leaders create environments that foster long-term flexibility and alignment with evolving needs.

In this talk, Melissa will explore the five key elements that empower employees to enhance their own engagement, along with the crucial role modern leaders play in bridging the goals of employees and clients to create meaningful, lasting engagement.

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