Mel Kettle is a practical, pragmatic, and real voice in leadership and communication.

She helps leaders and organisations achieve sustainable success—without burning out their people—through smarter systems, clearer communication, and human-first leadership.

With over 15 years of experience on stages ranging from boardrooms to ballrooms, Mel knows how to read a room and keep it real. Her talks are tailored, packed with practical gold, and often leave people saying, “That was exactly what I needed.” Expect inspiration, with a side of straight-talking strategy.

Her topics are ideal for conferences, corporate retreats, lunch & learns, and in-house training. All sessions can be delivered online or in person, as standalone keynotes or as part of a larger leadership or team development program.

Choose from four signature topics below, which can all be adapted in length, format, and style.

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Topics

Workshop options

The Art and Science of Feedback

A five-step workshop where participants identify how to give and receive feedback with greater clarity, compassion, and confidence. Grounded in the principles of psychological safety, this session builds self-awareness, strengthens communication, and reframes feedback as a tool for trust, growth, and sustained performance.

Boundaries, Voice, and Visibility

Designed for emerging leaders, this session builds the confidence to say no, speak up, and be seen. With practical tools and real talk, it helps participants claim space, set boundaries, and lead with impact.

Fully Connected

A practical, interactive workshop based on Mel Kettle’s best-selling book, Fully Connected. It equips participants with tools and tactics to strengthen self-awareness, prioritise self-care, and reconnect with what matters, so they can lead with clarity, energise their teams, and create cultures of belonging.

what people are saying

“A very engaging session – we don’t usually see that level of interaction from the audience in virtual events.”
Jess Freer, Senior Manager, Diversity & Inclusion, Westpac
“Mel is an engaging and entertaining speaker who delivers up-to-date and relevant content on a wide variety of marketing and social media topics. She uses real life case studies to illustrate and deliver her messages and theoretical content, and tailors her message for the audience. Delegate feedback for Mel’s session is always excellent, and for this reason we invite her to present at our events year after year. I would highly recommend Mel to present to any industry or profession, and from a small seminar to a large plenary session.”
Emma Fernance, Events Manager, Pharmacy Guild of Australia
“Mel headlined our Hotels & Hashtags event as our key note speaker. What a professional! Right from the beginning, all conversations with Mel were amazing as she completely understood what we wanted from her. Mel nailed it on the day, she had the audience in the palm of her hand and the feedback has been very positive. Thank you so much for contributing to our hotel community in such a memorable way.”
Kimberley Malcolm, Senior Manager, Membership & Engagement, Australian Hotels Association, Victoria
“The workshop was a masterclass in creating value, with Mel guiding our diverse group with the same authenticity and insight I've come to expect from her content. If you're looking to enhance your own professional journey, I highly recommend her book, her comprehensive program for leaders. Both offer practical strategies for better engagement and impact.”
Dr Anna Stumpf, Leadership Development Consultant, Collective Energy

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