Speaking and Training

Popular Presentations (Available as “In person” trainings,  Webinars, Videos, and Intranet-hosted Audios)

1) Prescriptions for Personal Productivity in Demanding Times

Past participants consistently report getting vastly more done, being noticed by their boss for productivity gains, and leaving work on average an hour earlier everyday.   Participants gain an extensive repertoire of self-management strategies to Eliminate Interruptions and Distractions;   End Procrastination and Sustain Motivation;  Contribute more Confidently;  Have Clarity on Priorities and Clear the Mental Clutter for Focus.

2) Success under Stress: Tools for Resilience to Workplace Stress

Popular and useful toolkit to work at one’s highest capacity and ‘control what you can control’ even in environments with a lot of pressure and high workload.  Tools for emotional control, turning off distractions, minimizing the drain of politics, etc.

3) Friction Free Relationships at Work: How to Get Anything Done Faster and Smoother through Anyone

Communication to be understood the first time, get the deliverables you need,  deal effectively with a variety of difficult people, and navigate politics – so you can have the impact you seek.

4) Take Charge of your own Transformation: Tools to Accelerate Leadership at the Next Level

Gives tools for emerging leaders to ‘know their value’, be proactive about their development, and take responsibility for decisions so they can distinguish themselves as a high potential who will be successful as a senior leader.
These presentations have been conducted as part of quarterly trainings, business retreats, team building trainings, women’s leadership networks, diversity initiatives, ERG gatherings, etc.

Feedback about Sharon Melnick’s trainings include:

“Your presentation was excellent, it exceeded our expectations. It had more meat on it than you usually hear. Learning how to separate from the emotional, that alone reduces the stress – it was useful both at work as well as in your personal life. All of us got A LOT out of it” – John Pringle Training Facilitator, JOM Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.
“That webinar literally changed my work life, I now have a completely different way of looking at things. I have heard that idea that you only have control over your own behavior, and not over what anyone else does or says – but I never knew how to put it into action. And now I do, it has dramatically reduced my stress.”
- Marti Boylan, Bank of America
“Sharon’s presentation was an incredible experience, one of the best events we’ve had. The ideas hit home for me. Just like everyone else who is busier than ever, and has increasing pressures to face, Sharon’s advice and tips were powerful as well as practical. We only heard positive feedback from our participants and would love to bring her back again next year.”
- Sanford Gold, American Society for Training and Development, NY Training Directors SIG
“The strategies you shared on the webinar were really valuable, our office LOVED it!  It has been so helpful for how to handle stress and approach people effectively.  Of course, everyone is still using the breathing techniques.”
- Crystal Gardner, Office of Communications and Marketing, Daniels College of Business | University of Denver
“I’ve been absolutely stunned by the results of Sharon’s talk.  Productivity, morale, and team performance are at all-time high levels. Her understanding of the human mind and behavior is remarkable.  If you’re looking for a ’silver bullet’ to help high-potential employees at all levels expand beyond their current success level to performance beyond belief, look no further.”
- Clare Dolan, Vice President, Oracle Corp.
“The breathing techniques you taught have lowered my blood pressure!”
- Eileen Rudy, ETS
“It makes it so much easier at work when you know exactly how to deal with people and how to not get upset over situations. I am so much more in control and I don’t have to spend any time worrying about how to talk to people about situations or replaying what I said and wondering if it was wrong. I am in control of my 50% and it’s great. The tools really worked, Everybody should take this workshop!”
- Annette Cutrino, Visiting Nurses Service, NY
“Sharon shared business focused solutions combined with techniques to personally de-stress, which I was able to put to use immediately!”
- Sandra Haddad, General Mills
“Our group of advanced business owners set a high bar for the training and Sharon exceeded our expectations dramatically! There was profound learning and powerful new insights in an enjoyable program. Both her content and delivery are outstanding. I enthusiastically recommend her trainings to any group or individual who wants to increase their personal effectiveness, leadership, and well-being.”
- Mindy Goodfriend, Chapter President, Women Presidents Organization
“It was priceless. She gives you a toolkit of strategies to change your mindset and your physiology, so you can set a clear vision and have tools to impact your day to day. It was extremely useful to rebalance priorities and life, and stop worrying about things. She shows you how much is within your control and how you have choices to be the leader that you want to be in any situation”
- Judy Robinson, SVP, Wells Fargo
“The single best explanation I have ever heard about how talented and successful women get in their own way…and how they can move into their future, fast.”
- Billie Colombaro, NY Women in Television and Film
“Packed with useful information. Tools I learned dramatically reduced my stress and increased my productivity.”
- Yvonne Clayton, Wells Fargo
“Wow, Sharon you gave us a truckload of practical, helpful tips on how instantly reduce our stress in the heat of a busy and often overloaded workday, and working with co-workers and bosses that may stress us out. I personally found your customized approach incredibly helpful with my specific challenge. I would encourage anyone who works in an office or has any amount of stress at home or at work to take a course with you!”
– Cicilia Selinger – Organizer I.D.E.A.S (International Digital Executive Assistant Seminars)
“Phenomenal! Sharon shared business-focused solutions combined with techniques to personally de-stress. I put them to use immediately to make a business challenge go smoothly!”
- Sandy Haddad, General Mills
“She communicated very practical action items I can use with anyone, regardless of corporate status. She helped me identify a huge personal road block and tools to overcome it. The message was applicable to professionals at any level. I loved this training, it was an excellent experience!”
- Anna Patel, General Electric, Multicultural Women’s Conference
“Wow! We received rave reviews about your presentation. This work is profoundly powerful yet readily accessible – the simplicity is just outstanding. You have translated deep psychology into concrete steps and actionable practices to achieve rapid transformational change with executive clients. I could hardly think of a client for whom these concepts wouldn’t be extremely valuable.”
- Steve Lishansky, CEO, Executive Coaching Institute Chair, National Speakers Association Business Coaching Expert Group
”I wouldn’t recommend this training if I didn’t think it was exceptional. A finely tuned, expertly crafted training on things you might “know” in your head about your approach at work, but haven’t been able to take into your life. She gave practical tools that are extremely effective for making changes in my perspective and performance. I still use them many months later.”
- Sandra Ashe VP, Speakeasy Communications Inc.
“Nothing short of fantastic…And I’m a tough guy to impress.”
- Dan Orlovsky, Northwestern Mutual Financial Network
“I see a million of these kinds of presentations, and am a tough audience to crack. The practical tools you provided in a short period of time were unique, thought-provoking, action-packed, and immensely helpful. We definitely want you to do more training in our organization.”
- Christopher deWeaver, Prudential DouglasElliman
“Absolutely fantastic! Morale in our West Side office improved 180 degrees within weeks after that one talk you gave.”
- David Mishonski, CEO, Coldwell Banker Hunt Kennedy
“One of the best speakers I have ever heard. Sharon is a gift.”
- Melanie Carbone
“Your workshop is fantastic and indescribable! Like going to the Mind Gym. You gave us practical tools to have a new perspective and a mindset that puts me at the top of my game. I finally understand why I do bad habits I’ve done my whole life, and now I just don’t do them anymore.”
- Helen Karuba, ABIO Realty
“Sharon’s Strong under Stress workshop was AMAZING. Its amazing to me nobody ever told me this info before, basic info on how our nervous system works, how our brains work, how we mentally process stressful circumstances, etc. We learned super easy really short exercises that can give us an incredible control over our responses to stress, leave us calmer, more focused, and have our brains working better. Everybody should take this workshop.
- Lisa Zaslow
“Dr. Melnick’s Strong Under Stress was life altering – like yoga for the mind. I have taken courses like this before but they never worked. She doesn’t just teach unique methods for dealing with stress, she teaches the complex biological and medical foundations behind it. Understanding the why, made putting the how into practice that much more powerful. Her techniques work every time.”
- Jennifer Pybus, www.thinkalphagirl.com
“Sharon’s high-energy presentation was very well received by our audience, thanks in large part to her meticulous preparation and her obvious love for helping people excel. Our most common response to her
presentation was some version of "Wow! I can use that information today – right now!" We were lucky – and delighted to have her provide real solutions to real business people who are trying to do more with
less. I highly recommend her and her techniques to anyone and everyone trying to find concrete ways to drive personal change. Sharon is the best.”
- Steve Lefkovits, Executive Producer, Apartment Internet Marketing Conference
“I loved your program on Monday night. I train speakers for a living and I have to say – You were everything I look for in a great presenter: engaging, passionate, energetic, funny and most importantly – right on target.”
- Jerry Michaels, JAMWARE Communications
“Dr. Sharon was a knowledgeable and fascinating guest with great on air presence. Listener feedback from her interview about confidence was, in a word, “RIVETING”!
- Margaret Lynch, Host of “Stress Vs Success” radio show on VoiceAmerica Radio Network (www.voiceamerica.com)