Melissa Boggs

Let Possibility Move You—from cautious to courageous, on stage and on skates!

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Melissa electrifies audiences with her "effortlessly poignant and playful" talks that blend roller skating metaphors with life wisdom. She forges deep connections through storytelling that feels personally tailored, leaving attendees feeling accepted and inspired to become "rule changers" in their lives. Her unique approach transforms complex concepts into accessible insights that spark joy, courage, and determination, with one attendee describing her talk as "deep, but in a fun way." Clients book Melissa for her transformative experience that empowers people at crossroads to embrace audacity and take courageous action, reminding them that "Ships look really nice in the harbor but that's not what ships are for. And that's not what you are for either."

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  • Participants felt a surge of inspiration to pursue their dreams and overcome obstacles.
  • Attendees gained practical strategies for moving from cautiousness to courage in both their personal and professional lives.
  • Listeners felt empowered to embrace change, experiment with new ideas, and challenge the status quo.
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Melissa 's Bio

Melissa Boggs is a keynote speaker, leadership coach, and former nonprofit CEO who inspires audiences to find their courage and take bold steps—on and off the roller rink. In her talk, From Cautious to Courageous, she blends storytelling, movement, and humor to create an experience that’s both fun and deeply impactful. Melissa has spoken around the world, is the host of the Wild Hearts at Work podcast, and holds multiple leadership certifications. Her sessions leave audiences energized, seen, and ready to act on their boldest ideas—with tools they can use long after the applause fades.

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Melissa Offers the Following Talks

From Cautious to Courageous: A Live Roller Skating Journey (That Will Move You!)

Key Outcomes

  • Increased Confidence to Act on Ideas – Attendees leave empowered to move past fear and take the first steps toward bold, innovative action.

  • Practical Tools for Risk-Taking – Participants gain strategies for testing ideas through small, low-risk experiments that build momentum and impact.

  • A Renewed Mindset for Growth – The session shifts thinking from hesitation to possibility, helping attendees embrace change, creativity, and personal leadership.

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From Spark to Shift: Moving Ideas Through the Cautious-to-Courageous Curve

Key Outcomes

  • Clarity and Self-Awareness: Participants will identify where they currently sit within the Cautious–Curious–Courageous–Audacious framework and gain insight into what’s holding them back or moving them forward.

  • Confidence to Act: Attendees will walk away with at least one doable, low-risk action step—something they can implement immediately in their kitchens, teams, or day-to-day work.

  • Peer Connection and Support: Through paired activities and group reflection, participants will feel seen, supported, and encouraged by others on similar paths, reinforcing the idea that courage doesn’t have to be lonely.

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Exhaustion is Not a Status Symbol

Key Outcomes

  • Recognize Hidden Burnout Triggers: Identify personal, team, and organizational habits that unintentionally promote exhaustion over effectiveness.

  • Establish and Communicate Boundaries: Learn practical strategies for setting sustainable work rhythms and having clear, courageous conversations around capacity.

  • Redefine Success for Wellbeing: Reframe what it means to be “dedicated” by fostering a culture that celebrates balance, presence, and long-term impact—not just hustle.

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