Organisations we’ve worked with
AA
2 Degrees
Academy Ex
Air New Zealand
Alpine Energy
ASB Bank
Assure Quality
Auckland City Council
Auckland University of Technology
Baker Tilly Staples Roadway
BNZ Bank
Buddle Finlay
Chapman Tripp
Coca Cola
Comexposium Asia Pacific
Cooperative Bank
DLA Piper
EMA
Employers & Manufacturers Association
Foodstuffs
Fonterra
H2R
Hannover Fairs Australia
HEB Construction
HRNZ
IAG Insurance
KPMG
Manawatu District Council
Master Plumbers
MGI Australasia
Public Trust
Skills Consulting Group
Skycity
Southern Cross Healthcare
Suntory
Te Pou
Te Whatu Ora Health NZ
The Warehouse Group
Toitu
Tribe Recruitment
Turners and Growers
Unison
Vector
Virgin Airlines
Woolworths
Melissa consults to clients across a wide range of industries – here’s what some of them have to say!
“Don’t change anything – Melissa was a fantastic facilitator, has huge knowledge and she kept us all engaged for two straight days!”
“Brilliant opportunity to lift ourselves onto the balcony and focus on what is strategically important.”
“Brilliant member event last night in Auckland and even better to hear the conversations continued afterwards. That is always the sign of a speaker who lands the message in exactly the right way. Thank you Melissa Crawford.
Our members left energised, challenged in the best possible sense, and talking about how they will take what you shared into their own leadership decisions. That is the impact we aim for in every CEO Institute event and you delivered it with real clarity and purpose.
You are absolutely right, we do not sit on the sidelines watching the future unfold. Leaders shape it, and voices like yours help guide that thinking.”
“Melissa ran a fascinating and engaging 2-day Future Focused HR workshop for our People and Transformation Leadership team. She also supported us in having some very valuable discussions about what actions we need to take now to ensure that we, and our people, are prepared for the disruptive technological changes that are already here, and yet to come.”
“We have utilised Melissa’s expertise as a presenter and a panellist at our last three HR Tech and Innovation conferences across New Zealand and Australia due to both her engaging content and style. A crowd favourite, Melissa’s content is always relevant, current and thought provoking with a future focus that pushes people to think ahead.
Her brand of Tech with Heart is exactly why we like working with her as she manages to weave the intersection of future technology and people psychology to help her audience understand why both will play such a critical role in our future.”
“Melissa’s expertise and unique blend of HR and Tech is exceptional. Melissa has the ability to decipher the blocks and facilitate the development of strategic plans that build the bridge between HR and tech.”
Your session yesterday was spectacular. You speak with an energy and passion that is contagious and uplifting.
“I could have listened for hours” is feedback we received. You had a huge impact on everyone and your insights and pointers are featured very clearly in the feedback from the attendees. Thank you again so much, we are honoured and privileged to have had you and thank you for bringing smiles, laughs and practical wisdom to our conference. “
“Listening to Melissa speak was inspiring. Her insights of how technology could improve the way HR (specifically OD and L&D) operates was really engaging, and we were surprised by the range of tech we should become more familiar with. Melissa’s knowledge, experience and passion for all things ‘tech and people’ were evident in the examples shared. It certainly left us feeling motivated to explore how we can become more informed. Thank you Melissa for sharing your expertise and opening our eyes to the possibilities that technology can bring to our mahi.
“We highly recommend Melissa for your conference or event. Her session was not only thought provoking but also encouraged the audience to think about the future, their role in it and how they can navigate changes. Melissa was exceptionally well-prepared with her presentation and during it, successfully got everyone involved and catered to the different learning and information processing styles of the audience. The feedback we received on and after the event was overwhelmingly positive.”
“Melissa is a rare speaker who combines deep tech expertise with human-centred delivery and empathy.
She can take a complex subject and conjure a ‘do not ignore’ future relevant to any industry.
Melissa is a must have speaker for any conference organiser who wants a thought provoking and insightful keynote on their programme”
Melissa spoke at our annual NZ Plumbing Conference on how technology is transforming our industry. This was an inspirational session which showed our members, who are also business owners, how technology will be a great solution, rather than a challenge, for their business.
Melissa is engaging, informative and inspiring. I would highly recommend Melissa as a speaker who will bring effervescence, energy, and engagement with your audience.
On behalf of the NZPSHA executive, I take this opportunity to thank you for presenting to our recent NZPSHA conference. Your excellent presentation on emerging technology and digital psychology behaviour’s shaping the future of work was insightful, engaging and very though provoking.
We recently had the pleasure of having Melissa present on “The Impact of Technology on the Future of Work.” to our business community.
Melissa prepared a thoroughly captivating and informative presentation that really resonated with our audience. It was evident that Melissa was not just sharing information but that she was genuinely passionate about the subject matter.
Not only was Melissa professional in her approach but she managed to seamlessly inject a sense of fun and enthusiasm into her delivery whilst keeping the audience engaged and eager to learn more.
I would highly recommend Melissa for anyone seeking an informative and enjoyable speaker. She exceeded all expectations, leaving a lasting impression on our audience.
“Thank you for a fantastic session with our People team. You left the group inspired and very thoughtful with your engaging storytelling and data insights. You made an unknown topic very accessible and gave people the confidence to ask questions and be open to learning.
You definitely sparked some thinking with the team, with the conversations continuing for days after referencing the session.”
“The outcome we wanted from the workshop was to ignite reflection and some aha moments about how in reality we are positioned for the future as individual leaders, as a collective and as an organisation. Melissa delivered on this outcome 110% – the content was engaging, thought provoking and provocative in the right kind of way.
Feedback from leaders includes: “I’m still buzzing”, “This was a breath of fresh air”, “this is just what we need”. It has prompted some real reflection that people can go away and build on.”
“Melissa’s session was both insightful and transformative. Beyond her expertise, she was an absolute pleasure to work with—always responsive, collaborative, and genuinely kind.”
“Melissa’s session on “The Psychology of Digital Communication” at our Future of Marketing Summit New Zealand was both insightful and transformative. Beyond her expertise, she was an absolute pleasure to work with – always responsive, collaborative, and genuinely kind. Her warmth and professionalism made the entire process seamless, and it was clear she truly cared about delivering value to our audience.”
“Melissa brings a remarkable blend of warmth, professionalism, and insight to her conversations. In our corporate setting, her ability to engage authentically while introducing thought-provoking and sometimes challenging ideas created an atmosphere that was both inspiring and enjoyable. The afternoon spent with her was not only intellectually stimulating but also genuinely uplifting”
“We recently had Melissa present to our team, a group of 80 and a real mix of functional experience and levels. Melissa’s presentation had the entire audience engaged and energised. She has a lovely way of making emerging tech accessible, using storytelling to help the audience see the application in everyday life.
Melissa is clearly passionate about her topic, highly driven to invest in her knowledge and is a thoroughly likeable human. She has natural warmth and humour so if you are looking for an interesting session that gives provocation and a safe space for the audience to think differently, I highly recommend her.”
“Thank you for your presentation yesterday, I found it incredibly courageous, generous, and thought provoking. It is the first time I have heard you speak, and I can see why you’re so highly regarded.”
“Best session of the conference! Great presentation and awesome presentation method loved it.”