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Key Points for Melo Calarco

  • Melo Calarco is a sought-after keynote speaker and facilitator in some of the world’s top companies including, The Royal Flying Doctors Service, Channel 7, Loreal, Deloitte, Westpac, KPMG, SEEK, Toyota, Royal Australasian College of Surgeons and many more.
  • Melo’s recently published book titled ‘Beating Burnout Finding Balance’ (Wiley) has just won its fifth global award.
  • Melo has cycled over 30,000 kms across five continents on his mountain bike, which he shares some of these stories in his talks and his recent jaw-dropping Tedx talk.
  • Melo regularly speaks at large scale summits and willingly shares his experience across a large variety of industries. His generous work was recognised during the pandemic were he voluntarily supported over 75,000 people in his workshops and seminars globally.

Topics for Melo Calarco

  • Three key lessons I learnt from cycling over 30,000kms around the world
    What does it take to cycle 30,000km across five continents? Perseverance, resilience, adaptability, and a growth mindset—qualities that are just as essential in the corporate world as they are on the open road. In this inspiring keynote, Melo shares the profound lessons he learned from one of the toughest endurance challenges imaginable, including near-death experiences. From navigating uncertainty to pushing through adversity, this session will inspire you stay focused on your goals, build resilience, thrive under pressure—no matter the obstacles ahead. Strap in for a journey of perseverance, leadership, and purpose, and discover how to turn challenges into milestones for success.
  • Staying energised as a high-performer - without burning out!
    In a world that constantly demands more, high performers often walk a fine line between success and exhaustion. Staying energised as a high-performer (Without Burning Out!) is a game-changing talk designed to help you sustain peak performance while protecting your mental and physical well-being. In this very popular session, you’ll discover how to harness stress as a positive force, read the signs of burnout, and implement proven strategies to maintain ongoing resilience. From neuroscience-backed stress management techniques to mindfulness and self-care habits, this session gives you the practical tools to thrive—without sacrificing your health. Learn how to reset your nervous system in just 90 seconds, optimise your performance and create a sustainable high-performance mindset that fuels long-term success.
  • Beating burnout, finding balance
    Burnout doesn’t just happen overnight—it sneaks up slowly, and we often don’t notice it until it’s too late. Beating burnout, finding balance is a must-attend talk for anyone feeling overwhelmed by relentless workloads and ongoing demands. Learn how to recognize the early warning signs before burnout takes hold, understand the science behind stress and exhaustion, and discover practical self-care strategies to restore balance. This session gives you powerful stress-reducing techniques, mindset shifts, and energy management tools to help you perform at your best—without running on empty. It’s time to break the burnout cycle, take control of your well-being, and create a sustainable path to success. Note: this talk is based on tips from Melo’s multi-award winning book.
  • Staying focused and maximising your full potential
    In a world full of distractions, the ability to stay focused is the key to unlocking your full potential. Staying focused and maximising your potential is a high-impact talk designed to help you reclaim control over your time, energy, and productivity. You’ll discover the hidden cost of multitasking, how context switching drains your mental resources, and the strategies to break free from reactive work patterns. By understanding different brain states for peak performance and implementing a structured approach to time management, you’ll learn how
    to work smarter—not harder. This session equips you with the tools to eliminate distractions, stay laser-focused on what truly matters, and drive results with clarity and efficiency.
  • Mindfulness for high performance- the competitive edge
    Mindfulness for high performance is a transformative talk that explores how top CEOs, Olympic athletes, and high-level professionals get the competitive edge by using mindfulness to stay sharp, focused, and resilient under pressure. Backed by neuroscience, this session reveals how mindfulness enhances decision-making, boosts energy, and prevents burnout. You’ll gain practical strategies to stay calm in high-stakes situations, optimise your cognitive function, and unlock a new level of performance—without sacrificing your well-being. Learn how to train your mind for success, improve problem-solving and decision-making skills, and cultivate the mental clarity needed to excel in every aspect of life.
  • Mental health matters- it really does!
    Mental health matters is a vital talk in every workplace designed to break the stigma, raise awareness, and equip teams with the tools to create a psychologically safe workplace. With stress, anxiety, and burnout on the rise, recognising the early warning signs is crucial in supporting your team. This session explores common mental health challenges in the workplace, how to approach sensitive conversations with confidence, and strategies for building a culture of support and resilience. Learn how to create an environment where team members feel safe to speak up, seek help when needed, and continually support each other. (Note: popular around Mental Health Awareness months).

Testimonials for Melo Calarco

'Truly transformational’. Melo has the rare ability to guide everyone on their own reflective journey – often to a surprising destination!
CEO
Royal Flying Doctors Service, Australia

'Edge of my seat'. I was lucky enough to attend Melo’s live TEDx event and I was literally on the edge of my seat with every single world. He is an amazing storyteller with a passion to share his message to help people.
Tedx Attendee

'Engaging speaker'. Melo is a very engaging speaker with an authentic collaborative style which leaves you feeling inspired. Melo’s session gave great insights and practical advice to overcome challenges and improve both our professional and personal lives.
Randstad Risemart

'Insightful and engaging'. Melo was able to deliver a very engaging and insightful session for us here at Channel 7. His ability to connect with the group was impressive and his session exceeded our expectations.
Group Safety & Wellbeing
Channel 7

'Very effective and impactful'. Melo's presentation at the HR Directors Forum was a breath of fresh air after many deaths by PowerPoint presentations! He connected with the audience and gave valuable takeaway tips that are easily implementable.
HR Director
Sydney

‘Beneficial and relevant’. ‘Melo is a great presenter and our team loved it! Attendees rated his workshop excellent! His delivery style is very natural and makes learning both fun and accessible to everyone. The team found it very beneficial and relevant.
Westpac Group