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Strategic HR consulting focused on culture transformation, employee engagement, and employee experience. We help organizations build environments where people actually want to show up and contribute.

It varies. Some projects are focused 4-6 week sprints. Others are ongoing advisory relationships. We design the timeline around your needs and goals.

Absolutely. We specialize in small businesses (2-50 employees), nonprofits, and community organizations. You don't need to be a Fortune 500 company to deserve great people strategy.

Consulting is about solving organizational challenges — culture, engagement, strategy. Coaching is about you — your goals, your growth, your next chapter. Sometimes they overlap, and that's okay. We'll figure out the right fit together.

No. We coach individuals at every stage of life — professionals navigating career changes, parents returning to work, young adults finding their path, leaders building self-awareness, and anyone looking for clarity and growth.

It starts with a free discovery call. If coaching is the right fit, we design a personalized plan — typically 6-12 sessions over 3-6 months. Sessions are virtual or in-person, 45-60 minutes each.

Always. Every workshop is tailored to your group's size, goals, and challenges. We don't do cookie-cutter. Tell us what you need and we'll design something that fits.

We've facilitated workshops for groups of 8 to over 100 people. The format adapts — smaller groups get more intimate conversation, larger groups get more structured interaction.

Melissa's signature keynotes cover emotional intelligence, resilience, culture transformation, belonging, and the courage to redesign work and life. Every keynote is interactive and grounded in real human connection.

Start with a discovery call or send an inquiry to info@pplbydesign.com. We'll discuss your event, audience, and goals — then design a keynote that fits perfectly.