When you’re in the C-Suite (or on your way there), you’re always “on.”
• Leading your team
• Pitching clients
• Presenting to your board
• Fundraising
• Launching a product
• Addressing the media
• Speaking at conferences
• Participating in industry panels
• Leading your team
• Pitching clients
• Presenting to your board
• Fundraising
• Launching a product
• Addressing the media
• Speaking at conferences
• Participating in industry panels
Ever finish an interview with a reporter or exit the stage after a speech and realize you forgot to make a key point or wish you had said something differently or communicated an idea more concisely?
You know your material inside and out and are considered an expert in your field but sharing information and connecting with an audience in a memorable way doesn’t always come naturally.
Whether it’s a lack of confidence or skills, it’s frustrating when you speak with passion but your message misses the mark and your words don’t deliver the impact you hoped. A clear message is critical to any strategy. That’s why even the most recognizable faces on television have a secret weapon like me just out of sight.
Whether it’s a keynote speech; media appearance; sales presentation or job interview, telling stories and controlling your narrative is essential to inform, inspire and influence audiences. Good communication (internal & external) will make you a valuable part of any team and good communicators won’t be replaced by AI or bots.
Talk is cheap. Communication is priceless.
ABOUT
Melissa May has spent the past 20 years writing and producing for some of television’s biggest names and high profile series, including CNN’s “Larry King Live”, ABC’s “Good Morning America” and Dr. Phil. As the founder of Piercing Blue Productions, her work has been seen around the globe. Throughout her career, Melissa has conducted hundreds of interviews and recently steered her question-asking skills down a new path as a certified executive coach. Now, as the Executive’s Producer, she helps executives communicate with impact via strong storytelling, strategic communication and powerful presentation.
Check out www.piercingblueproductions.com for more highlights from her TV career.- Message Development & Media Training
- Executive Presence & Image Consulting
- Speech & Presentation Review
- Communications & Media Strategy
- Career Development & Transition
- Workshops & 1-on-1 Coaching
As a producer for prestigious programs including “Larry King Live” and “Good Morning America,” I’ve worked with everyone from Hollywood legends to sports icons to world leaders -- from master speakers to executives and newsmakers appearing on stage or on camera for the very first time. Now, I share the secrets and real life scenarios that will help you stand out every time you step up on stage or sit down in front of a camera.
When you need to look, sound and be your best, I am the secret weapon you need behind the scenes.
I look forward to our work together.
Melissa
SERVICES
Executive Communications
Communication Strategy
Message Development
Media & Presentation Training
Job Interview preparation
Media Relations
Content Creation
Storytelling
Workshops
- 3 M’s of Strategic Communication
- Content Creation with iphone
- On-Camera Confidence
MONDAYS WITH MELISSA
Storytelling Structures
Memorize Your Message
3 Quick Tips
Crisis Communications
Personal Branding
Refresh Your Message
Add Some Punch
TESTIMONIALS
I needed some help with public speaking and video work... and Melissa came so highly recommended and I attended Melissa’s 3M’s of Strategic Communication in December 2017. I learned about positioning, story telling, engaging the audience, and more. She gave me specific tools and recommendations to better interact with my various audiences and stakeholders. I cannot commend her workshop enough!
– Ada Polla
CEO of Alchimie Forever
For those of you still searching for your next big career move, remember it is not about who has the best story, it’s about who is the best storyteller.
Not a natural storyteller? Let an expert help you. Melissa May will have you telling your story in no time. Worked for me!
– Ed Silver
Chief Technology Officer
Flight Centre Travel Group
Working with Melissa gave me the clarity and confidence that I needed to navigate a global company’s complex interview process for an executive sales position.
From messaging, to slides, to wardrobe, to interview prep, to Skype camera position, Melissa expertly utilizes her TV Producer background in a way that just makes sense during a job search.
Melissa is an outstanding adviser and career coach, and I wholeheartedly recommend her services to anyone seeking a high-level position or promotion.
– Lorelee Wiseman Bellaci
Account Manager
I was presented with the job opportunity of a lifetime last year. Because this job was something I had dreamed of for many years, the pressure to present myself in the best possible light was profound.
I knew I needed help and called Melissa May. She really is the Executive’s Producer.
I needed to relearn those job hunting and communication skills I had used successfully in the past. Through several consultations, Melissa helped me hone my message, tweak my CV and filtered through my contacts to determine which ones I needed to use and which ones I needed to separate from.
Melissa was direct and unapologetic about my efforts, giving me great confidence going forward. In short, she dusted me off and left me with a clear message, clear goals and a clear game plan.
– William Papa
Military Journalist
I was fortunate to have Melissa as my coach to shine a light on a new professional path. She made what would have been a stressful transition into a something that was positive and in line with who I am. Before our coaching sessions, I had a vision of what I wanted to be doing in my career, but was a little unformed with a plan on how to get there. Melissa helped me get the big picture into focus and break down a day-to-day strategic plan. Her encouraging and thoughtful guidance was really instrumental. I highly recommend Melissa as a coach for anyone navigating unforeseen changes in life or anyone looking to make a change!
– Arthur Jeon
Writer & Entrepreneur
Melissa is a brilliant, caring, and deeply insightful woman with an incredibly powerful and relevant message to share. I had the honor of watching her speak to a sizable audience in Beverly Hills who were all captivated by her message, as I was. Whether it's as a coach, speaker, or a consultant (or honestly, in any capacity)--Melissa has the unique skill-set to positively help others in a very large scale manner. Without hesitation, she would receive my highest and most enthusiastic recommendation.
– Shola Richards
Keynote Speaker & Best-Selling Author
Melissa is incredibly inspiring, passionate and driven! Melissa and I collaborated on an organizational development project, which successfully provided an original framework for non-profits to increase their performance. She is highly creative and works well under pressure, while getting the best results from our team.
In addition, Melissa is an incredible coach. Her coaching style has just the right balance of assertiveness, patience and thoughtfulness. Her extensive experience as a producer and her training as a coach makes her bring out the best in her clients, helping them perform at optimal levels. Melissa asks powerful questions in coaching, which provokes deep thought and leads to fast results. Among other things, she coaches executives on their vision, power base and influence helping them increase their leadership presence and she has hit the mark every time! I highly recommend Melissa for any executive coaching engagement where you need to create results fast.
– Misha Slade, PsyD, PCC
Vice President of Organizational Development
Melissa has a substantive track record that translates wonderfully to her work as a coach and leadership advisor. She has spent years helping to make major celebrities in media look great and succeed in front of the camera. Meanwhile, executives and leaders also benefit when they have someone to help them look good, avoid mistakes, communicate with more impact, and lead with confidence. Melissa has the tools, methods, and proven achievements that when taken together help executives improve their ability to influence and lead in ways that make measurable gains in performance. I have worked closely with her for some time now, and have seen her help executives resolve issues to improve their own performance and that of their teams and organizations. She adapts to a range of situations, shows remarkable poise under stress, and will help you do the same. I highly recommend her work!
– Andrew Neitlich
Center for Executive Coaching
Melissa has the skills, knowledge, and capability to help any executive reach outstanding heights. She has the acumen to help leaders influence, negotiate, build relationships, effectively communicate their message, and have an overall better leadership presence. She has spent years working with major celebrities, executives, and even presidents as an executive producer, and has a proven track record and methodology to help any executive communicate effectively, inspire and have a meaningful impact on their audience. I have worked with Melissa for some time now and enjoy her enthusiasm, passion, and desire to help others succeed. She has a way of creatively helping reach their vision and become their best self. I highly recommend her.
– Dr. Amy Olson
Professor & Organizational Development Consultant
