Stay More Human™
Leading a team through change, including AI, without losing trust or avoiding difficult conversations.
The future is human.
Lead like it.
In a world obsessed with what’s next, people still matter most.
Melissa Tony Stires is a keynote speaker, CEO of the Fundamental Wellbeing Foundation, and leader of Stay More Human.
In a world obsessed with what’s next, people still matter most.
Melissa Tony Stires is a keynote speaker, CEO of the Fundamental Wellbeing Foundation, and leader of Stay More Human.
About Melissa
PEOPLE ARE STILL THE POINT.
A career built around people.
Royal households, corporate boardrooms, international delegations, and philanthropic gatherings. Melissa’s work across more than 40 countries has taught her how to walk into unfamiliar rooms, communicate across differences, and build trust without pretending to be someone she is not.
She brings that experience to the stage with humor, stories, and room for the unexpected. She has been known to break into song. What matters to her is that people feel part of the conversation and leave with something they can use.
Signature Keynotes
WHAT DOES YOUR AUDIENCE NEED TO TALK ABOUT?
A leadership team facing change needs a different conversation from an association bringing members together. A room of philanthropists has different questions from a company thinking about AI. Melissa draws on her experience across these settings to shape keynotes and workshops around the people in the room and what they are facing.
Stop Waiting for the Invitation
Speaking up and taking responsibility without waiting for a new title or someone else’s permission.
Fundamental Wellbeing
Explore the lasting sense that life is fundamentally okay, even when life is difficult, and what it can mean for motivation, relationships, and work.
Workshops, trainings & corporate programs.
STAY MORE HUMAN.
Melissa leads Stay More Human, a program for organizations focused on the relationships that shape work. Its workshops, trainings, and corporate programs explore building trust, finding the confidence to speak up, and using AI without losing the human judgment and attention people need from us. A certification program is planned for the future.
Melissa Tony Stires
Speaker Reel
Melissa Tony Stires
MELISSA IN ACTION.
What others have to say
“Melissa is the kind of leader who makes you feel like you matter, because to her, you do. She sees the good in people and champions what they have to offer. I’ve experienced that myself, and I’ve watched her help other organizations bring that same care into the way they lead. People feel appreciated for who they are and know their contribution counts.”
Jocelyn Reyburn
CVO, Fundamental Wellbeing Foundation
Advisory & Consulting
WORKING WITH LEADERS & TEAMS.
Melissa advises leaders and teams on communication and working across cultures. Her background includes international protocol, leading global delegations, and training teams.
Tell her what’s changing in your organization and where people are getting stuck.
Consulting can focus on a change your team is facing or a conversation you need help having.
CEO · Fundamental Wellbeing Foundation
UNDERSTANDING LASTING WELLBEING.
As CEO of the Fundamental Wellbeing Foundation, Melissa helps bring a research-informed understanding of enduring wellbeing to a wider audience. Fundamental Wellbeing describes a lasting sense that life is fundamentally okay, even while real challenges remain. The Foundation supports research and provides access to free resources and community through The Finders.
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In the Media
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