What We Do
There's a Path Here for You
Consulting, Coaching, Workshops & Keynote Speaking — Baton Rouge & Nationwide
Whether you need strategic guidance, a personal breakthrough, a team experience, or an unforgettable keynote — there's a path here for you.
People by Design offers an integrated approach to organizational and personal growth. Our four pillars — HR consulting, emotional intelligence coaching, team workshops, and keynote speaking — work together to create lasting change for individuals, teams, and organizations.
What makes us different? We're not a traditional executive-only firm. We serve anyone navigating growth — from a parent re-entering the workforce to a nonprofit rebuilding its culture to an executive learning to lead with more empathy. Our work is grounded in over 20 years of HR experience, the Six Seconds Emotional Intelligence model, and a deep belief that every person's contribution matters.
Led by Melissa Montgomery, M.S., BPC, EQAC, People by Design is based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and serves clients across the Gulf South and nationwide — in person and virtually. Whether you need a strategic partner to transform your workplace culture, a coach to help you find clarity, a facilitator to energize your team, or a keynote speaker to move your audience to action, there's a path here for you.
Strategic Consulting
You know something needs to change. We help you figure out what and build the plan to get there. From culture transformation to workforce strategy, we partner with organizations ready to move.
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Coaching
Whether you're rebuilding confidence, navigating a career shift, or learning to lead with more intention, coaching gives you a space that is fully yours. Individual and team engagements available.
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Workshops
Interactive. Energetic. Built around real moments. Our workshops bring teams together, unlock potential, and leave people with tools they'll actually use — not just a notebook full of notes.
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Keynotes & Speaking
Melissa's stage presence is rooted in musical theatre and fueled by a love for human connection. Every keynote is interactive, grounded in empathy, and designed to move people to action.
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Individuals
Career changers, parents, seekers
Teams
Small businesses to enterprise
Organizations
Nonprofits, healthcare, civic
Conferences
Keynotes & breakout sessions
Communities
Faith, elder, student groups
We serve organizations and individuals across Louisiana, the South, and beyond — in person and virtually.