“Over the past 6 years there have been a number of consultants supporting our organization. None of them hold a candle to Melisa.”

- Chief Materials Scientist of Research and Engineering @ US Government Agency -

“Melisa fits her guidance to the situation, making it applicable and relevant, not theoretical. She works to understand the context, the people, and the surrounding stakeholders, and then draws on her experience and contacts to bring real-time, useful advice that can be immediately applied. As a result, the ROI on Melisa’s services is both faster and more measurable than for most consultants.”

- Senior Leader, Aerospace Manufacturing -

“Our team’s sessions with Melisa were instrumental in helping us grow as a cohesive leadership team.  We were a new team at a startup and knew it was important to get established as a leadership team that could trust one another and have healthy conflict.  She was a pleasure to work with in preparing for the sessions, she listened to our needs, and facilitated excellent thinking and discussion”

- Chief of Staff, Biotech Startup -

“Melisa is a thoughtful and astute advisor. Her ability to see all sides of a question without judgement or prejudice makes her a valuable thinking partner. During several terms serving on a board together, I have watched her manage a difficult group of people with compassion and effectiveness.”

- Principal, P4 Consulting -

“Our team’s session with Melisa helped accelerate our ability to work together effectively and productively. Her skills as a facilitator are among the best I have ever seen. She takes the time to understand what your goals are for the session and has the ability to adapt the experience, in the moment, to make it work. She is able to manage the “tough stuff” with all participants feeling respected and heard.”

- Senior Associate, MBA Program Administration -

“Melisa quickly identified the behaviors and communications issues that were negatively impacting our non-profit volunteer organization. She led us through an exercise so our volunteers and employees could come to a shared understanding of roles and responsibilities. With a firm hand and appropriate sense of humor, Melisa coached both our volunteers and employees on ways to improve their communications and modify behaviors. We still have work to do, but we are in a much better place thanks to Melisa.”

- Executive Director, Anonymous Nonprofit Organization -

As companies grow, change happens. And Melisa has been an instrumental coach in our evolution! She has made the difficult possible by shining a light on who we were and who we must become.
If it is time for you to build a stronger leadership team or face an uncertain future head-on, it is time to get in touch with Melisa Gillis!

- Founder, Design Ergonomics -