Mel Parker
PCC, CPC, MP-ELI
Mel Parker is a best-selling author and a highly sought after Educator and Motivational Speaker that inspires with seminars and keynotes in the areas of leadership, trust, culture, and diversity.
Mel Parker is an accomplished executive and an internationally recognized inspirational and servant leader. He is the best-selling author of The Parker
Principles: 10 Leadership Force Multipliers and a highly sought after Speaker, Educator and Executive Coach. As a global business leader Mel has developed deep expertise in multiple industries: Food & Beverage, Consumer Products, Technology and Financial Services. In the roles as President, CEO, Managing Director or General Manager, Mel successfully led global teams of more than 18,000 team members while delivering multibillions of dollars in annual revenue.
Mel is currently President and Chief Executive Officer of Take The Limits Off, LLC, a senior leadership development and executive coaching firm based out of Austin, TX. He has been featured in Black Enterprise, Savoy and Vetrepreneur magazines. Along with various military and civilian awards, Mel was also named one of the Top 100 Most Influential Blacks in Corporate America in 2012 and then again in 2014. In 2021 Mel was named one of the Top 20 Executive Coaches in Austin.
Mel, graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point and served with distinction in the 82nd Airborne Division. During his service Mel graduated from Airborne School and Ranger School along with combat service during Operations Desert Storm and Desert Shield. Captain Parker transitioned from the military and embarked on 28-year journey in
corporate America with senior leadership roles at PepsiCo, Corporate Express(Staples), Newell Rubbermaid, Dell Technologies, and Brinks
Mel Parker is an accomplished executive and an internationally recognized inspirational and servant leader. He is the best-selling author of The Parker
Principles: 10 Leadership Force Multipliers and a highly sought after Speaker, Educator and Executive Coach. As a global business leader Mel has developed deep expertise in multiple industries: Food & Beverage, Consumer Products, Technology and Financial Services. In the roles as President, CEO, Managing Director or General Manager, Mel successfully led global teams of more than 18,000 team members while delivering multibillions of dollars in annual revenue.
Mel is currently President and Chief Executive Officer of Take The Limits Off, LLC, a senior leadership development and executive coaching firm based out of Austin, TX. He has been featured in Black Enterprise, Savoy and Vetrepreneur magazines. Along with various military and civilian awards, Mel was also named one of the Top 100 Most Influential Blacks in Corporate America in 2012 and then again in 2014. In 2021 Mel was named one of the Top 20 Executive Coaches in Austin.
Mel, graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point and served with distinction in the 82nd Airborne Division. During his service Mel graduated from Airborne School and Ranger School along with combat service during Operations Desert Storm and Desert Shield. Captain Parker transitioned from the military and embarked on 28-year journey in
corporate America with senior leadership roles at PepsiCo, Corporate Express(Staples), Newell Rubbermaid, Dell Technologies, and Brinks
EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION – STORYTELLING, ACTIVE LISTENING AND RELATIONSHIP BUILDING
Format: 60 minute [keynote, workshop, breakout, etc..]
This program is perfect for:
- Leaders at evrey level]
The audience will leave with:
IMPROVED LEADERSHIP COMMUNICATION SKILLS
- Build greater buy-in, trust and loyalty – Demonstrate grace under fire
- Overcome resistance to change, motivate followers and inspire them to...
Inclusive And Engaged Leadership Across Cultures And Generations
Format: 30 TO 90minute [keynote, workshop, breakout, etc..]
This program is perfect for:
- Leaders at all levels
The audience will leave with:
UNDERSTAND HOW TO MOTIVATE AND LEAD ACROSS GENERATIONS.
- Understand the unique characteristics of different generations –
- Millennial, Generation X, Baby...
The Power Of Courageous, Resilient And Authentic Leadership
Format: 30 to 90 minute [keynote, workshop, breakout, etc..]
This program is perfect for:
- Leaders at all levels - customized
The audience will leave with:
DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN LEADERSHIP & TRUST
- The leader – follower trust connection
- Recognition of signs of Organizational...
PEOPLE PURPOSED LEADERSHIP – INSPIRATION, HUMILITY AND OPTIMISM
Format: 30 to 90 minute [keynote, workshop, breakout, etc..]
This program is perfect for:
- Leaders at all levels - customized
The audience will leave with:
UNDERSTAND THE EFFECT OF HUMILITY AND OPTIMISM ON LEADERSHIP EFFECTIVENESS
- Gain awareness of your leadership style and impact.
- Gain an understanding of the...
BUILDING AND LEADING HIGH PERFORMANCE TEAMS
Format: 30 to 90 minute [keynote, workshop, breakout, etc..]
This program is perfect for:
- Leaders at all levels - customized
The audience will leave with:
DESIGNING HIGH PERFORMANCE TEAMS.
- Characteristics of effective teams
- Systems aspects of team design
- Identifying key...
NO LIMITS COACHING – EDUCATE AND ENGAGE YOUR BEST COACHING
Format: 30 to 90 minute [keynote, workshop, breakout, etc..]
This program is perfect for:
- Leaders at all levels - customized
The audience will leave with:
- Developing confidence in disciplined coaching process
- Help team members develop a plan for successful outcomes; implement that plan, be accountable to it, and overcome anything that gets in the way of...
IMPLICIT / UNCONSCIOUS BIAS – UNDERSTANDING THE REALITIES OF UNINTENTIONAL BIAS AND ITS EFFECT ON OUR DAILY ACTIONS
Format: _30 to 90 minute [keynote, workshop, breakout, etc..]
This program is perfect for:
- Leaders at all levels - customized
The audience will leave with:
- Cultural biases – Racial biases – Stereotypes-Unconscious bias
- Best Practices for Managers & Supervisors (Practical examples)
- Inclusion – Discrimination, Harassment, and...
