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Leadership • Learning • Events

Experiences that last. Moments that matter.

Speaking. Training. Online learning. Event planning.

At Directed Success, we help organizations develop leaders, strengthen workplace culture, and bring people together through experiences designed for connection and practical action.

Melissa facilitating a small-group learning activity

How we can support you

One purpose. Different ways to make it happen.

Choose the support that fits your team, your audience, and the moment you’re planning.

In the room

Speaking & Training

Keynotes, workshops, and leadership development that turn everyday challenges into opportunities to practice and grow.

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Beyond the session

Online Learning

Ignite Learning Lab and custom learning experiences help people revisit ideas, build skills, and take their next step.

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From idea to experience

Event Planning & Experience Design

Conference and retreat support that brings the agenda, speakers, logistics, and attendee experience together with intention.

Explore Event Planning

The Directed Success approach

Built around what happens next

Every engagement starts with the people, the purpose, and the moments that can move them forward.

Before

Design with intention

Clarify your goals, understand your audience, and plan an experience connected to the work they do.

During

Create meaningful moments

Use conversation, practice, and connection to help people make the learning their own.

After

Keep the learning moving

Plan practical next steps and discuss tools, reflection, or follow-up learning that fit your goals and scope.

Meet Our Founder

Experience that connects the pieces

Melissa Blotter, founder of Directed Success

Founded by Melissa Blotter, Directed Success draws on her 20+ years in early childhood education and experience leading training and development. She brings a practical understanding of the people and leadership challenges behind the work.

Our work connects leadership development, learning design, and event planning, with a focus on communication, accountability, culture, and the experiences that help people want to stay. 

See the work

Get a feel for the experience

Visit one place for speaking clips, shared recordings, upcoming public events, and feedback as they are added.

See Melissa in Action

Connection creates opportunity

Need another voice in the room?

The Speaker Collective connects speakers, trainers, facilitators, and consultants. Explore the community and discover expertise for your next experience.

Meet the Speaker Collective

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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