HOW I CAN HELP
"Melanie was able to bring together a large and diverse audience, creating an inclusive, joyous atmosphere. Melanie was highly professional, kind, and took the time to truly understand us and our vision."
Dunedin Children’s Choir
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"Melanie was incredibly easy to work with. Her vibrant personality, professionalism, and exceptional communication skills made her a real asset to our Otago Sports Awards. Melanie captivated the audience with her charisma and engaging presence. Her preparation was thorough, ensuring she knew the ins and outs of the event."
Sport Otago
Speaker & Emcee
Melanie is a natural with a microphone in hand, effortlessly connecting with any audience. Her warm, energetic presence and quick wit bring out the best in every crowd. With a professional and accomplished background, Melanie infuses every event with a touch of glamour, ensuring a memorable experience.
Whether it’s a corporate conference, community gathering, or intimate occasion, she ensures your event runs smoothly, leaving your audience inspired and entertained. Choose Melanie to deliver a flawless, impactful event that stands out for all the right reasons.
Speaking Coach
Connected Conversations-Taking the PUBLIC out of Public Speaking is a workshop for anyone who feels anxious about stepping up to the mic or simply speaking up!
Blending knowledge gained from years in front of a crowd with a touch of neuroscience and a dash of humour, the workshop covers the art of connecting with your audience.
Participants gain practical techniques to help harness nerves, and the skills to communicate with clarity and confidence. They will walk away with tools to help deliver engaging messages in any setting both professional and personal.
Melanie is also available for one-on-one coaching which goes beyond technique—she helps you align your personal presentation with your inner values and strengths, empowering you to speak with authenticity and confidence.
Mentor Coach
Sometimes we feel "stuck," unable to move forward. With personal coaching and mentoring, Melanie helps you find the clarity you need to move toward a life of fulfilment and beauty. She builds confidence and enables authenticity - leaving you empowered and inspired to embrace a life more beautiful.
Her work as a Funeral Celebrant has given her profound insight into life’s challenges and the strength required to navigate them with grace.
Be energised, foster clarity and creativity, and reconnect to joy.
​"Melanie has really helped us gain clarity on how to approach different media situations with our business. She has been a delight to work with and always brings fantastic energy and fun to media training and preparations."
G Factor
Wedding Celebrant | Funeral Celebrant
Your precious occasion deserves a celebrant who listens, cares, and brings both expertise and compassion. Melanie is the perfect choice to help you create a ceremony you’ll treasure forever. As one of New Zealand’s most experienced and respected celebrants, Melanie brings warmth, sincerity, and professionalism to every occasion.
With a deep understanding of life’s most significant moments, Melanie tailors each ceremony to celebrate love, honour life, and create lasting memories. Her calm presence, attention to detail, and grace, coupled with her natural ability to connect with people, ensures a heartfelt and meaningful experience.
​"Melanie is professional, compassionate and courteous, has a very high standard of personal presentation and treats everyone she meets with the utmost respect and dignity. She has a vibrant yet down to earth personality and also a great sense of ceremony and solemnity. These aspects of her character combined with a fantastic sense of humour mean that she can seamlessly intertwine formality, sobriety and light-heartedness into her services as appropriate."
Forrest Funeral Services
Melanie is proud to have worked with these happy clients:
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Otago Chamber of Commerce - NZ Wheelchair Rugby - Paralympics New Zealand - Life Matters Suicide Prevention Trust - NZ Baking Industry Association - Auckland Fine Food Show Show - Otago Medical Research Foundation - Sweet Louise Charity - NZ Riding for the Disabled - Registered Master Builders Association - Bay of Plenty Hospice - New World - Otago Cricket Association - Himalayan Trust - St John Ambulance - North Harbour Rugby - K9 Medical Detection New Zealand - Site Weld NZ - NZ Thoroughbred Racing - Kurow Racing Club - Otago Racing Club.