About Melissa
Melissa Doman, MA, is an Organizational Psychologist, former Clinical Mental Health Therapist, and author of Yes, You Can Talk About Mental Health at Work (Here’s Why and How to Do It Really Well). She partners with companies worldwide, including Google, Dow Jones, Microsoft, and Salesforce, to foster open conversations about mental health in the workplace. Melissa has spoken at SXSW and has been featured as an expert in CNN, Vogue, NPR, the BBC, CNBC, and was recognized in LinkedIn’s 2022 Top 10 Voices on Mental Health.
With global experience from living in South Korea, England, and Australia, and traveling to 45+ countries, Melissa brings a broad perspective to her work. Her mission is to equip companies, leaders, and individuals with the tools to have constructive conversations about mental health, team dynamics, and communication at work. Her work and book are dedicated to achieving this goal.
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Why mental health at work is a critical business conversation
Impact on Productivity:
- Mental health issues can significantly affect productivity. Employees struggling with mental health challenges may experience reduced efficiency, difficulty concentrating, and lower motivation. Addressing these issues can help improve overall performance and output.
- A supportive mental health environment contributes to higher employee engagement and job satisfaction. When employees feel their well-being is valued, they are more likely to stay with the company and be committed to their roles.
- Mental health problems often lead to increased absenteeism. By fostering a mentally healthy workplace, organizations can reduce the frequency and duration of sick leave, leading to a more stable and reliable workforce.
- Prioritizing mental health promotes a positive workplace culture where employees feel respected and supported. This can lead to better teamwork, communication, and collaboration.
- Organizations have legal and ethical obligations to provide a safe and healthy work environment. Addressing mental health proactively helps comply with these responsibilities and demonstrates a commitment to employee well-being.
Personalizing how you navigate uncertainty
Self-Awareness:
Identify Your Triggers:
- Understand what specific situations or uncertainties cause you the most stress. This awareness allows you to anticipate and prepare for challenging moments.
- Know your strengths that can help you cope with uncertainty and be aware of areas where you may need additional support or development.
Develop a Personal Stress-Management Plan:
Mindfulness and Relaxation Techniques:
- Incorporate practices such as meditation, deep breathing exercises, or yoga to maintain calm and reduce anxiety.
- Ensure you are eating well, exercising regularly, and getting enough sleep to support your overall well-being.
Embrace Learning Opportunities:
- View uncertain situations as opportunities for growth and learning. This perspective can reduce fear and increase resilience.
- Be adaptable and willing to adjust your plans as new information and circumstances arise.
Awards & Publications
Books published
More About Melissa
She’s been featured as a subject matter expert speaker at SXSW, in editorial features for CNN, Vogue, NPR, the BBC, CNBC, Inc., and in LinkedIn’s 2022 Top 10 Voices for Mental Health and Big Ideas 2023 List.
Melissa works with companies across industries around the globe – including clients like Google, Etsy, the Orlando City Soccer Club, Dow Jones, Microsoft, Estée Lauder, Siemens, Salesforce, MAC, Clinique, Aveda, Janssen, Bumble & bumble, and more.
Having lived abroad in South Korea, England, Australia, and traveled to 45+ countries, Melissa calls upon her global experiences to inform how she works with companies around the world. She also served as the consulting subject-matter expert for the manuscript and wrote the foreword for Beat Stress at Work: How to Balance Your Ambition With Your Anxiety by Mark Simmonds.
Melissa has one core goal: to equip companies, individuals, and leaders to have constructive conversations about mental health at work, team dynamics, and communication in the workplace. Her work and book aim to accomplish just that.
Melissa also holds an M.A. in Counseling Psychology from Adler University and a B.A. in Sociology with a minor in Communications from The George Washington University. While in clinical practice, she held several licenses at the state and national levels and achieved certification through a Stanford University-sponsored program as a Chronic Disease Self-Management Educator. She is also a Certified Professional Facilitator of the Strengths Deployment Inventory (SDI).
Melissa uses her unique hybrid background of education and field experience in both clinical and organizational psychology to translate complex ideas into simple actionable knowledge to help bridge this skills gap for employees and leaders in your organization.
Reviews
must-have
- Proudly ADHD
I genuinely wish I had Melissa’s book back in the day in my corporate life, her book is a must-have in each team.
amazing speaker
- Latricia Parker
Mel is an amazing speaker and a subject matter expert on mental health. She spoke about difficult and complex topics in a very easy-to-understand and relatable way. Our employees were motivated by the energy that Mel brought to the room. She shared tools and coping techniques that employees can leverage to manage their situations on a daily basis. It was my pleasure to have been able to work with such a gifted talent.
authentic
- Conferences for Women
Melissa Doman brought the insights, authenticity, and actionable advice that our audience needed to hear. She challenged us all to be better leaders by embracing our humanness, our grief, and our joy.
powerful keynote speech
- Summer Moon Coffee
I had the privilege of attending the Better Works—EmpowerHR conference today, and I’m still buzzing from all of the amazing insights and connections I gained! One of my favorite moments was hearing from Melissa Doman, who gave a powerful keynote speech on the importance of creating a positive workplace culture.
entertaining
- Rachel Sawyer
Melissa is a thought-provoking, entertaining, and talented keynote speaker who is an asset to any conference. She draws on her considerable professional experience but delivers it to her audience with a light touch that is palatable to non-specialists.
lifiting audiences
- Alistair Macdonald
She’s sparky and gently challenging with an energy which makes her ideal for opening a conference or lifting an audience when they are flagging.
leaving audiences touched
- Gayle Ewer
Her expertise and knowledge on this subject are delivered in a way that all audiences leave touched, moved, and inspired for change.
capitavated
- Teresa Shields
The audience was captivated as Melissa shared from her life experiences and education, in such a way that everyone in the audience could identify with her, while self-reflecting on their own lives. Melissa’s magic, her gift, is in her truthfulness.
wonderful
- Genentech Leadership Fall Summit
Melissa was wonderful. She was engaging and educating and really just an all-around great person. The clients were very happy.
message was perfect
- Freeman Companies
Her message was spot on and parlayed perfectly with the other content.
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