Melissa is the quintessential self-made leader. She will share stories from her trailblazing career journey, providing powerful strategies to help participants navigate high-stakes decisions and achieve success. Though Melissa never played basketball herself, it was her passion—in fact, her childhood dream was to be the first female coach in the NBA. She went on to forge an unconventional path that began with her job as the first “ball girl” for the NBA’s Miami Heat and led to her position as Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer for the Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena. Overseeing the day-to-day operations of the club’s marketing, live experience and production, brand merchandising, entertainment industry relations, community impact, and much more, Melissa is a brand leader recognized for her creativity, work ethic, and empathy.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

1. Spur examination of how you define your career aspiration(s) – what you want to accomplish, why that matters to you, and how you will achieve your success. If you have established career goals, consider whether you wish to continue with them, or whether you aim to redefine your vision of career satisfaction, impact, and success.

2. Examine practical techniques for building vital self-confidence as a leader.

3. Explore how to tap into your inner strength, perseverance and self-belief to succeed in any circumstances and forge your path forward.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES: Relevant to almost all Leadership Competencies, especially Sets Vision & Direction, Builds Relationships & Coalitions, Adapts to Change & Drives Innovation