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Meet Melinda Rae
Relationship & Transformational Leadership Expert
Speaker • Trainer • Facilitator • Strategist
Melinda Rae founded MR Consulting around a simple belief: businesses make better decisions when they have the clarity to see what’s really happening—and a trusted partner willing to tell them the truth.
A natural relationship-builder and strategic connector, Melinda has a gift for looking beyond the surface of a challenge. She asks the questions others may overlook, identifies gaps across sales, marketing, messaging, business development, and client experience, and helps leaders connect the dots between where they are and where they want to go.
Her approach is direct but deeply personal. She believes the best consulting relationships are built on trust, transparency, communication, and mutual investment—not transactions.
For Melinda, the goal isn’t simply to hand a client a strategy. It’s to work alongside them, bring the right people and resources to the table, and help build something that continues working long after the initial engagement.
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Speaking
Keynotes and main-stage sessions for conferences and company events.
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Training
Sales and leadership training built for real teams and real conversations.
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Facilitation
Retreats, workshops and leadership sessions guided toward clear outcomes.
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Podcasts / Media
Guest appearances, panels and interviews on leadership and relationships.
Continue Your Journey
The Power of Selling Authentically
What’s Included:
2 Live Group Learning Sessions (1 hour each)
Deepen your practice with Melinda Rae as you refine your skills in using the power of the pause, building genuine partnerships, and pivoting conversations towards service-focused outcomes.
Power Pause Playbook
A hands-on guide with exercises to master the 5 P’s—Point of Origin, Pause, Partnership, Pivot, and Proceed—so you can continue developing your communication abilities between sessions.
Live Feedback and Personalized Practice
Get answers to your questions and practical tips from Melinda herself on applying these techniques in your conversations.
Testimonials
Why Our Clients Love Us
“Melinda and her team have been fantastic partners. They works tirelessly to meet all of our project needs. No matter the time limitations or budgetary constraints, their team always delivers exceptional results. Their customer service is outstanding and their quality of work is unbeatable.”
Rebekah HarknessEnactus Associate - Sales Planning, Bimbo Bakeries USA 
“Able to help us tailor our marketing message in a way other firms had failed. We deal with a very complicated, expensive and emotional subject matter to most business owners, and turning our solutions into a simple, concise message was what we were looking for and what they delivered.”
David ConternoPresident, Lake Norman Benefits 
“At the end of the day there are only two things that really matter: price and delivery. With Melinda and team, we know we are going to get the products we need on time and on budget. Even though we are one of the largest service providers in our industry, they are able to handle every project we send their way with ease. Melinda and her team are partners we can rely on to come through every single time. They always have my back.”
Bob SchneiderVP of Direct Sales, Time Warner Cable 
“We count on Melinda and her team to make us look good. From apparel to our marketing collateral, we rely heavily on and her team to handle every aspect of our projects with detailed precision – no matter how big or how small. Melinda takes the time to thoroughly understand our business goals and marketing initiatives and she provides great value by offering her creative ideas and suggestions. We consider Melinda to be an extension on our team.”
David CurrierBusiness Development, AME Inc.
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