Combining entertainment, education, and expertise, Melanie engage audiences of thousands of in an auditorium to a handful of executives in a boardroom with ease. She makes complex and intimidating topics digestible, brings objectivity and calm to high-stakes negotiations, and bridges the gap between theory and reality for decision-makers across industries. Melanie integrates techniques such as breathing exercises, music, and movement so that participants remember session insights.
Melanie Larkins
topics
Topics often bridge areas such as AI and emerging technology, sustainability and responsible business, and human performance. Sessions can be tailored to deliver the right outcomes for each client. Here is a list previous engagement topics:
Responsible Strategies for AI and Emerging Tech
Check Your Supply Chain: Resilience in Times of Uncertainty
Renewal and Belief: The Human Side of Leadership
Five Dimensions that Uncover Hidden Business Value
T-Rex or Chicken?: How to Stay Relevant in the AI Age
Attendees walk away with greater clarity, data-backed insights, and practical tools.
To book Melanie, send the details of your request to contact@holiscentia.com or click below.
formats
Keynotes (in-person or virtual)
Executive Briefings (custom, confidential strategy sessions)
Panel Moderation + Fireside Chats
Workshops + Immersive Labs (1–3 hours or half-day formats)
Retreat Intensives (customized sessions for leadership offsites)
Podcast + Media Appearances
Meeting Facilitation (Negotiation, Conflict Resolution, Innovation Ideation)
previous engagements
United Nations (COP 29)
Climate Group (Climate Week NYC)
LinkedIn
Accenture
We Mean Business Coalition
Georgia State University
University of South Florida
We Mean Business Coalition
Private briefings for PE firms and C-suite teams (NDA protected)
about melanie
Melanie Larkins architects sustainability strategies that generate measurable revenue growth and competitive advantage. Former Global Sustainability Director for LinkedIn (Microsoft), she operationalized ESG across 35+ countries for 1B+ members while supporting 9% revenue growth through enhanced brand positioning.
With 15+ years at Accenture, Protiviti, Tarkett, and LinkedIn, Melanie has delivered $40M+ in documented business value—from $14M annual supply chain savings to pioneering technology solutions automating 92% of CSRD reporting for Fortune 500 companies. She transforms compliance into profit centers and designs programs that prepare companies for successful acquisitions.
A sought-after speaker and educator, Melanie has trained 400+ C-Suite leaders through MIT and Yale programs and speaks at global forums including COP and Climate Week NYC. Board-tested with dual MBAs and multilingual fluency, she brings Fortune 500 credibility and operational precision to every engagement.
A few slots remain for the 2025 calendar, and the 2026 calendar is filling quickly. Book early by sending a request to contact@holiscentia.com