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WLC Breakout Sessions

In addition to our morning, luncheon, and afternoon keynote speakers, we invite you to attend two WLC Breakout Sessions, where you can dive deeper into impacting areas of your professional and personal life.

Breakout Session A: Melissa Majors

Help Them Thrive: The Science and Soul of Human-Centered Leadership

Imagine a workplace where people don’t just survive—they thrive. Where conversations are filled with curiosity instead of conflict. Where feedback fuels growth instead of fear. Where trust runs deep, and success is shared.

That’s not a fantasy. It’s a choice. And it starts with how we lead—ourselves and each other.

In this transformational session, Melissa Majors blends behavioral science, relatable storytelling, and real-world strategies to show how to unlock your own potential and elevate the people around you. Whether you're a team leader, team member, or simply navigating the complex demands of life and work, this session will help you prioritize what matters most: meaningful relationships, mental well-being, and human-centered performance.

Grounded in insights from her acclaimed book Help Them Thrive®, Melissa shares practical tools to tackle the real challenges of modern work—burnout, disconnection, groupthink, divisive dynamics, and more—through tactical empathy and smart, brain-friendly strategies.

This isn’t about becoming someone you’re not. It’s about becoming more of who you are—a leader of impact, influence, and integrity.

About Melissa

Melissa Majors is a captivating storyteller who brilliantly enlightens with talks that spark inspiration, insight, smiles, and wisdom that empower all to thrive.

She is a leading advisor, coach, and advocate for human-centered leadership. Her expertise is curated from leading thriving teams across various industries, including investments, insurance, ed-tech, associations, and business consulting. Her practical experience is enhanced by her formal education, which she gained by studying strategy and innovation at Harvard University.

Melissa authored two books — Help Them Thrive: Leadership Coaching for Humans Leading Humans and The 7 Simple Habits of Inclusive Leaders.

Melissa is featured in publications such as Forbes Magazine and is loved by audiences at Google, the National Association of Realtors, 7-Eleven, RTX (formerly Raytheon), Catalyst, Lantheus, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and many more. She is endearing, authentic, and fun!

Prepare to be glued to Melissa when she takes the stage. You’ll be immersed in an endearing and authentic experience filled with mesmerizing stories that blend psychology, neuroscience, common sense, and wisdom that will inspire and prepare you to thrive.

Melissa is originally from Columbus, Ohio, so naturally, she’s a die-hard Ohio State Buckeye fan. She now lives with her husband, Terrance, in Cedar Hill, Texas. They have two children, Terrance and Luke, and her “Chief Wellness Officer,” a sheep-a-doodle named Ziggy.

Connect with Melissa:

Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook

Breakout Session Key Takeaways

Reclaim your energy and clarity by aligning with what matters most (hello, work/life harmony)
Transform conflict into connection—and even innovation
Hack pesky emotions that sabotage reputations and relationships
Use brain-based feedback techniques that land with care, not combat
Identify the hidden echo chambers in your social circles and broaden your perspective
Practice intellectual humility and curiosity to foster better ideas and deeper collaboration
Champion fairness, trust, and psychological safety in every interactionBoost your own well-being while helping others thrive, too

Contact Info

Women's Leadership Conference

588 Longmeadow Street
Longmeadow MA, 01106 wlc@baypath.edu