Bring Emotional Intelligence to Life at Your Next Event

Invite Mel Neil to inspire your audience with evidence-based insights on emotional intelligence, wellbeing, and human flourishing.

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Meet Mel Neil

CEO & FOUNDER OF MIND INSURANCE

Mel Neil is an internationally recognised speaker and coach, known for her engaging, science-backed approach to emotional intelligence and human flourishing. She’s presented to audiences across corporate, education, and government sectors, bringing warmth, evidence, and humour to every keynote.

Mel has spent her career helping people use emotional intelligence to do their best work and live well. She is known for her warm, grounded, and practical facilitation style — turning complex research into small, useful steps that stick.

Specialist in Emotional Intelligence and Positive Psychology

Over 20 years of experience in leadership and coaching

Engaging, research-driven, and highly practical delivery

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Popular Keynote Themes

Mel’s keynotes blend the science of human behaviour with real-world experience, helping audiences understand what drives performance, wellbeing, and connection.
Each topic can be tailored to your organisation or event to ensure lasting impact.

The Science of Human Flourishing

Discover how the principles of positive psychology can help individuals and teams thrive — building wellbeing, engagement, and purpose in everyday work.

Leading with Emotional Intelligence

Explore how emotionally intelligent leadership transforms communication, decision-making, and trust — creating stronger, more adaptive organisations.

Building Resilience in Uncertain Times

Learn practical strategies to manage change, maintain perspective, and respond to challenges with flexibility and confidence.

Creating Cultures of Trust and Connection

Understand how emotional awareness and empathy can strengthen workplace relationships and drive collaboration across every level of an organisation.

What Our Clients Are Saying

Trusted by leaders and organisations across Australia.

"You are an incredible speaker and I hope more people get the privilege of hearing you speak"
Senior Executive
"Just wanted to say a huge thank you for your presentation. Loved every minute of it"
Senior Executive, Westpac
"I love that the product is about personal development and yet it brings so many benefits to the business as well."
Bill WoodCEO of Active Foot Clinic Podiatry
"Mind Insurance has given our team the opportunity to pursue their own personal health and well-being while contributing to our organisation."
Chris BuckinghamCEO of Casey Cardinia Libraries

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