We build better organizations, by team, by leader, by individual. We specialize in giving you the tools and confidence to navigate fast-moving, high-change environments. We use research-based approaches, real-life applications and a focus on relevant, actionable insights to drive effective change, no matter what the environment.
Work with us to unlock the potential in your people and your teams to deliver.
Mel is a relationship builder who thrives on making things happen. Raised by a family of self-starters, entrepreneurs and small business owners, her passion for understanding the what, why and how couples with an instinctual need to turn learning into action.
Begin anywhere – John Cage
As a natural translator, she reframes complex ideas + processes into easy-to-digest, actionable steps that build clients’ awareness and understanding, to help them see crucial connections and generate new paths forward.
After graduating with an MBA from Dalhousie University, Mel worked in tech startups before moving to enterprise environments. Her experience includes leading several large business units and launching a national people leadership development program for one of Canada’s largest banks.
Mel’s focus and coach training is rooted in driving change. Her certifications include ICF Associate Certified Coaching, Brain Based Conversation Skills, Certified Gallup Advanced Strengths Coach, Gallup Trained Engagement Practitioner, EQ-i + EQ-i 360 Practitioner and EMCC Certified Team Coach.
At Elevate Performance, we practice what we preach. We bring together leaders, experts, coaches, researchers and more to deliver programs that support your growth.
We take ongoing training to understand the evolving body of knowledge in EDI and how to create more equitable and inclusive spaces. We also offer sliding scale rates that reflect the differences in opportunity that businesses owned by marginalized people and people of colour have access to.
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