Melissa Forziat
Keynote Speaker: Motivational Keynote Speaker
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Melissa Forziat Biography
A former competitive gymnast and captain of the Brown University gymnastics team, Melissa Forziat's career began one semester when she realized she had no passion for the food prep work-study jobs she was doing and instead walked into the office of the sports marketing director and convinced him to create a work-study job for her in that department.
This role was the first of many she designed for herself. For her first "real" job with the 2006 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in Torino, Italy, Forziat convinced the director of Press Operations to let her into the office and give her eight hours of work to do every day. When she flew to Italy and found her own accommodation, she had no official place in the headcount as staff, volunteer, or intern and expected to make photo copies as Olympically as possible. After a week, she was offered a paid Olympic role as a reporter, interviewing the alpine skiers who came down the slopes of Sestriere. Forziat took this expertise to roles with the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in Vancouver, BC and the 2011 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand, as well.
Forziat talked the U.S. Olympic Committee into creating a role for her in Colorado Springs at the Olympic Training Center in the International Relations Department. For two years, she planned itineraries for and hosted every foreign delegation that came through the Colorado, ranging from Saudi Arabian princes to Latin American cycling coaches to an Algerian Olympic delegation. She helped execute two historic visits from Iranian athletic delegations, working with the U.S. Department of State and Farsi interpreters to host the weightlifting and table tennis programs.
As a professional speaker, she blends her spirit of encouragement, Olympic-level thinking, the humor of improv, and her grounded practicality to help audiences everywhere reach for a better tomorrow. Forziat has delivered 250+ keynotes and workshops to groups such as AT&T, DoorDash, US Bank, FIS Global, the America’s SBDC National Conference, the Bed & Breakfast Association New Zealand, the National Parking Association, and the Automotive News Leading Women Conference. Her biggest accomplishment was returning to New Zealand - where she used to live - as a professional speaker to do her first international talk for the Bed & Breakfast Association New Zealand.
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Melissa Forziat Speaking Topics
Have you missed an opportunity in life, because you didn’t go for it? Are you missing one right now?
Whatever it is you want, you are more likely to get it if you do something about it. You can design the life you desire, and it all starts with going after what you want – not sitting back and letting it pass you by!
So why can it be so difficult to take action? When that thing you want is a dream without a plan, or it lives in the land of “when I have time,” “maybe someday,” “that couldn’t REALLY happen for me,” or “I don’t deserve it,” how do you start to move forward?
Together, let’s stare what you want straight in the eye, call it by name, and begin to make it happen.
Melissa Forziat combines personal stories, interactive questions, and humor to inspire you to #TaketheDoughnut and go after what you want.
Takeaways:
- Identify action-stopping thoughts
- Simple ways to pitch more effectively
- Confidence to make more approaches
- When “no” gets you to the right “yes”
- Think bigger with your value
Length: 60-90 Minutes
Best Audience: Teams, Corporations, Entrepreneurs, Women, Direct Sales Organizations
Leadership isn’t just about titles or promotions. It is about people and how you interact with them.
No matter what role you hold in an company, you have the power to be an effective leader by harnessing the style of leadership that will work best for you and for the situation.
Just as there is a variety of types of doughnuts out there in the world – all special in their own ways – there is also a variety of leadership styles! In this session, we will explore what type of doughnut you are and what leadership style and strengths may be best suited for you.
Using doughnuts, live polling, and volunteer games (time permitted), the sociology of leadership becomes more relatable and accessible. Together, let’s take a closer look at the human element of leading, what options you have as a leader, and what the impact of different approaches to leadership can be on the team as a whole.
Takeaways:
- Overall objectives of leadership
- Expanding the definition of leadership
- Observing your individual strengths and skills
- Identifying complementary strengths and skills to seek out in your team
Length: 60-90 Minutes
Best Audience: Teams, Corporations, Entrepreneurs, Women, Direct Sales Organizations
Is there something you want in life, but you haven’t gone for it yet? You’re not alone. But you CAN move forward.
Opportunities are far more likely to come to you if you find the courage – and the plan – to set the wheels in motion. This session is about breaking through whatever has stopped you and developing your action plan to go after what you want. You can design your future and change your world for the better. It starts today.
Takeaways:
- Identify what has stopped you
- Reframe your thinking
- Create your approach list
- Build your network of allies and supporters
- Discover new pitching techniques
Length: Customizable
Best Audience: Teams, Corporations, Entrepreneurs, Women, Direct Sales Organizations
Melissa Forziat Videos
How do I book Melissa Forziat to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Melissa Forziat for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Melissa Forziat, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Melissa Forziat or any other speaker of your choice.
How much does it cost to book Melissa Forziat for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Melissa Forziat, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Melissa Forziat are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Melissa Forziat, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
What topics does Melissa Forziat speak about?
Melissa Forziat is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Motivational, Workshop, Business, Business Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Sales and Customer Experience.
Where does Melissa Forziat travel from?
Melissa Forziat generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Melissa Forziat?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Melissa Forziat for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Melissa Forziat for your next private or corporate function.
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Melissa Forziat or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
Melissa Forziat is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Motivational, Workshop and Business. The estimated speaking fee range to book Melissa Forziat for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Melissa Forziat generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Paul Bramson, Kristie Kennedy and Josh Linkner. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Melissa Forziat for an upcoming event.
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Melissa Forziat Speaking Topics
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Take the Doughnut: How to Go After What You Want
Have you missed an opportunity in life, because you didn’t go for it? Are you missing one right now?
Whatever it is you want, you are more likely to get it if you do something about it. You can design the life you desire, and it all starts with going after what you want – not sitting back and letting it pass you by!
So why can it be so difficult to take action? When that thing you want is a dream without a plan, or it lives in the land of “when I have time,” “maybe someday,” “that couldn’t REALLY happen for me,” or “I don’t deserve it,” how do you start to move forward?
Together, let’s stare what you want straight in the eye, call it by name, and begin to make it happen.
Melissa Forziat combines personal stories, interactive questions, and humor to inspire you to #TaketheDoughnut and go after what you want.
Takeaways:
- Identify action-stopping thoughts
- Simple ways to pitch more effectively
- Confidence to make more approaches
- When “no” gets you to the right “yes”
- Think bigger with your value
Length: 60-90 Minutes
Best Audience: Teams, Corporations, Entrepreneurs, Women, Direct Sales Organizations
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Take the Doughnut: Find Your Flavor of Leadership
Leadership isn’t just about titles or promotions. It is about people and how you interact with them.
No matter what role you hold in an company, you have the power to be an effective leader by harnessing the style of leadership that will work best for you and for the situation.
Just as there is a variety of types of doughnuts out there in the world – all special in their own ways – there is also a variety of leadership styles! In this session, we will explore what type of doughnut you are and what leadership style and strengths may be best suited for you.
Using doughnuts, live polling, and volunteer games (time permitted), the sociology of leadership becomes more relatable and accessible. Together, let’s take a closer look at the human element of leading, what options you have as a leader, and what the impact of different approaches to leadership can be on the team as a whole.
Takeaways:
- Overall objectives of leadership
- Expanding the definition of leadership
- Observing your individual strengths and skills
- Identifying complementary strengths and skills to seek out in your team
Length: 60-90 Minutes
Best Audience: Teams, Corporations, Entrepreneurs, Women, Direct Sales Organizations
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Take the Doughnut: Design Your Destiny (Workshop)
Is there something you want in life, but you haven’t gone for it yet? You’re not alone. But you CAN move forward.
Opportunities are far more likely to come to you if you find the courage – and the plan – to set the wheels in motion. This session is about breaking through whatever has stopped you and developing your action plan to go after what you want. You can design your future and change your world for the better. It starts today.
Takeaways:
- Identify what has stopped you
- Reframe your thinking
- Create your approach list
- Build your network of allies and supporters
- Discover new pitching techniques
Length: Customizable
Best Audience: Teams, Corporations, Entrepreneurs, Women, Direct Sales Organizations
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How do I book Melissa Forziat to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Melissa Forziat for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Melissa Forziat, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Melissa Forziat or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Melissa Forziat for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Melissa Forziat, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Melissa Forziat are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Melissa Forziat, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Melissa Forziat speak about?
Melissa Forziat is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Motivational, Workshop, Business, Business Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Sales and Customer Experience. -
Where does Melissa Forziat travel from?
Melissa Forziat generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Melissa Forziat?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Melissa Forziat for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Melissa Forziat for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Melissa Forziat or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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