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Purpose behind every experience

Leadership grows through the experiences we create every day.

Directed Success helps organizations create meaningful learning experiences and purposeful events. Through speaking, training, online learning, and event planning, we connect ideas to practical action...before, during, and after the experience. 

Melissa Blotter, founder of Directed Success

Melissa's perspective

Practical support, human connection, & clear next steps.

I bring 20+ years in education, including 13 years in training and development at a large, multi-state organization with 5,500+ employees. I understand how much leaders carry, and how easily professional development can get disconnected from daily practice.

My goal is to create opportunities where we can help people build confidence and capability in the moments that shape a workplace: a difficult conversation, a new leadership responsibility, a team interaction, or an opportunity to connect.

Directed Success brings that same intention to speaking, training, online learning, and events.

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Experience supported by continued learning

Melissa's background includes an M.Ed. from Saint Joseph’s University and training and credentials in leadership, facilitation, and communication.

Facilitation

ATD Master Trainer

Learning experiences designed around engagement, practice, and application.

Leadership

John Maxwell Leadership

Certified speaker and trainer bringing leadership concepts into everyday practice.

Communication

DiSC & Crucial Conversations

Tools and frameworks for understanding people and approaching important conversations.

Connected opportunities

One business. More ways to support growth.

Directed Success

Your experience partner

Speaking, training, learning design, and event planning aligned to your organization’s goals.

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Ignite Learning Lab

Learning beyond the room

An online learning destination that extends opportunities to develop and apply practical skills.

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The Speaker Collective

Connection & collaboration

A community of professionals who educate, inspire, and lead.

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Experiences that last. Moments that matter.

Let’s create an experience that lasts.

A speaking engagement, a training, an online course, or an event: let’s start with what you want people to do next.

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