Melissa Severance

Chief Dream Officer, Inspire Big Dreams

Leadership Development & Human Resources

Leadership Coach, Corporate Trainer, HR Consultant, Disruptor & Speaker

Melissa Severance is the owner of InspireBig Dreams, an executive consulting firm specializing in coaching and training business leaders. Additionally, she is the founder and host of DisruptHR Southwest Florida, an event uniting top leaders to exchange cutting-edge ideas that foster engagement and innovation in the workplace.

As an inspiring speaker, Melissa channels her boundless passion and expertise in leadership development, fostering big dreams, human resources, and mindfulness. Her profound impact ignites motivation and fuels transformation in others, empowering them to achieve monumental dreams.

Melissa commenced her career in Big 4 accounting before transitioning into human resource leadership within a rapidly expanding firm, witnessing its tenfold growth during her tenure. In her capacity, she spearheaded leadership development, performance management, team building, training, and initiatives for employee engagement. With over 15 years of trailblazing experience in HR leadership, Melissa now channels her expertise through her company, 'Inspire Big Dreams,' offering corporate training, leadership coaching, speaking engagements, and consulting services.

As an ICF Professional Certified Coach, Melissa mentors executives, entrepreneurs, emerging leaders, and companies. Her coaching style ignites inspiration, motivation, and actionable steps toward realizing transformative goals. She specializes in guiding professionals to advance or pivot their careers by reshaping mindsets, crafting strategies, fostering robust relationships, mitigating burnout, and amplifying personal and professional leadership.

Melissa is a proponent of innovation and transformation in the realm of the 'future of work.' She founded DisruptHR Naples, a high-impact learning and networking platform akin to TED Talks, aimed at sharing progressive ideas and strategies to revolutionize work, talent leadership, and HR initiatives

Igniting A Coaching Culture to Fuel Success

Unlock the full potential of your workforce by embracing a dynamic coaching culture that empowers individuals to achieve their goals and contribute significantly to your organization's overall objectives, notably increasing employee retention. In this training session, we invite you to embark on a transformative journey, delving into the profound impact of a coaching culture on your organization's growth and success.

Master Employee Retention With Innovation

It's no secret that retaining top talent is vital for promoting organizational growth. Recruiting and retaining new employees is expensive and time-consuming. Moreover, turnover negatively affects employees' productivity, effectiveness, and morale. Equipping HR leaders with proven strategies and best practices combats the phenomenon of 'Quiet Quitting' that still occurs and enhances efforts toward the 'Great Retention' movement. This session highlights the top retention focus areas and uncovers innovative ways to retain top talent.

Infusing Mindful Moments to Combat Burnout

In our fast-paced modern work world, chronic stress, anxiety, and burnout have become prevalent issues. To tackle these challenges, we present a comprehensive training program designed to equip individuals with reliable tools for effective self-management, enabling them to lead from a place of calm and resilient composure. By integrating these mindful practices into daily routines, participants can foster Mindful Leadership, empowering them to present their best selves and skillfully manage both themselves and others toward success. This program nurtures a transformational journey toward a balanced and empowered work-life, nurturing a healthier and more productive workforce.