About Us

“Helping individuals grow in their roles is not only profoundly rewarding—it is an honor”
-Melissa Klein

Meet Melissa

Melissa wearing a white suit coat sitting in front of a sunny window.
Melissa wearing a white suit coat sitting in front of a sunny window.

Melissa Klein

Founder & CEO

Extensive Leadership Experience Across Diverse Markets

Melissa brings over 25 years of leadership expertise spanning Fortune 500 companies, entrepreneurial ventures, and diverse industries, including financial services, manufacturing, higher education, health care, and private consulting. Her extensive career encompasses roles as a leadership coach, corporate learning and development director, adjunct faculty member, and senior administrator. Throughout, she has excelled in building strategic partnerships with corporate leaders and local businesses alike.

Empowering Leaders to Deliver Measurable Results

Melissa’s passion for leadership development shines through her exceptional coaching and mentoring of senior leaders and management teams, fostering growth, innovation, and measurable results. With proven expertise in process improvement and succession planning, she has consistently driven performance enhancements at both individual and organizational levels.

Certified Expertise in Building Cohesive, Thriving Teams

As a dynamic and engaging presenter, Melissa has designed and delivered impactful learning and development programs tailored to a wide array of topics, including sales and service excellence, change management, motivation, coaching fundamentals, effective communication, and custom solutions. Certified in The Five Behaviors® and Everything DiSC®, she combines her deep knowledge with practical strategies to inspire cohesive, high-performing teams and empower individuals to thrive in their roles.

Transformative Coaching for Confident and Innovative Leaders

Melissa has a distinct ability to identify and nurture leadership talent. Her passion for developing high-potential leaders, especially women in executive roles, shines through in her work with senior leaders and management teams. She believes that effective leadership development is essential for organizational success, fostering resilience, agility, and innovation in today’s fast-paced business environment. Melissa’s executive coaching approach is rooted in creating a personalized, transformative experience that enhances both the professional and personal growth of leaders, helping them navigate complex challenges with confidence and clarity.

Driving Leadership and Talent Excellence

Melissa has designed and implemented numerous programs that focus on enhancing leadership capabilities and driving organizational performance. She is skilled in developing tailored learning solutions that foster skill-building, career growth, and team cohesion. At the same time, Melissa excels in talent search and executive recruiting, leveraging her vast network and expertise to identify high-caliber leaders who can meet the evolving needs of today’s organizations. With a strong understanding of both individual development and organizational needs, she ensures that the right talent is positioned in roles that will allow them to thrive and drive business success. 

Meet Lauren

Lauren wearing a white suit coat sitting on a blue velvet couch with a sunny window in the background.

Lauren Burchill

Talent & Operations Analyst

Lauren brings a rich background in School Psychology and over a decade of experience living and working in the La Crosse area—a community she’s proud to call home. With roots in industries such as non-profit and public education, Lauren brings a dynamic and valuable perspective to our work.

At Thinking Leaders Collective, we focus on areas like culture, engagement, talent search, and career transition—and Lauren’s expertise in assessment and evaluation, data management, collaboration, and problem solving will be instrumental in advancing our mission.

Known for her empathy and communication skills, Lauren excels at building meaningful, lasting connections. A lifelong learner with a passion for helping others grow, she’s excited to take on new challenges and contribute to the community she loves. Connect with Lauren today!

Connect with Lauren today!

Collective Partnerships

Be a part of the collective!

Stay tuned…

 

Let TLC be your Thinking Partner

Tell us about yourself and what you hope to accomplish with Melissa as your leadership partner!