Mel Robbins Speaker Biography
Award-Winning CNN Commentator, Bestselling Author, and One of the Most Booked Motivational Speakers in the World
Mel Robbins is a serial entrepreneur, best-selling author, internationally recognized social media influencer, and one of the most sought-after motivational speakers in the world. Her digital platform inspires more than 20 million people a month with transformative videos, articles, positive psychology research, and inspiring content.
5 Second Rule
One of the most internationally regarded experts on behavioral change, Mel Robbins is known worldwide for developing the “5 Second Rule” – the notion that if you don’t act on an idea within 5 seconds, your brain kills that idea. Robbins’ research and tools have helped millions of people push themselves out of ruts, build new habits, and transform their lives.
The High 5 Habit
In her latest book, The High 5 Habit, Mel uses her signature science-backed wisdom, deeply personal stories, and the real-life results that The High 5 Habit is creating in people’s lives around the world (and you’ll meet a lot of them throughout this book), Mel will teach you how to make believing in yourself a habit so that you operate with the confidence that your goals and dreams demand. The High 5 Habit is a simple yet profound tool that changes your attitude, your mindset, and your behavior. So be prepared to laugh and learn as you take steps to immediately boost your confidence, happiness, and results.
Motivational Speaker
At 11 million views and counting, Robbins’ TEDx Talk, “How to Stop Screwing Yourself Over” has been called one of the most motivating Ted Talks of all time. She is the most booked female speaker on the speaking circuit and the internationally best-selling author of The 5 Second Rule as well as Stop Saying You’re Fine: The No-BS Guide to Getting What You Want.
CNN Analyst
Robbins can be seen on CNN, where she serves as a legal analyst and on-air commentator. Her insights on building confidence and performance improvement are read by more than 200,000 people each week.
Book
Mel’s book, The 5 Second Rule, is a fixture on Amazon’s “Top Ten Most Read List” and one of the most successful audio books ever published. Her TEDx talk about change has more than eleven million views.
Media
Mel’s media company, The Confidence Project, Inc. produces personal development programming and online courses for her global student body and corporate partners. She is also an award-winning opinion columnist and legal analyst for CNN, a Dr. Oz Healthline Expert, and a Contributing Editor for SUCCESS Magazine. Her syndicated show, The Mel Robbins Show, premiered in 2019.
Keynote Speaker
On stage, Mel is a riveting, fun, and unforgettable speaker, teaching audiences a wide range of science-backed strategies with life-changing impact. Mel has spoken to executives at some of the world’s leading brands, including Microsoft, JPMorgan Chase, Optum, Cisco, and AT&T.
Education
A graduate of Dartmouth College and Boston College Law School, Mel is a married mother of three and lives in the Boston area, but remains a Midwesterner at heart.
Mel Robbins Speaking Topics
The 5 Second Rule The Simple Science-Backed Secret to Changing Anything
It is not enough to tell people what you want them to do. You must teach them HOW to change. That’s why, if you’ve never hired Mel to speak, The 5 Second Rule is the speech your audience needs. It’s the perfect opening or closing keynote to any event because it teaches your audience the science-backed secret to change and launches them into action. The 5 Second Rule is a tool that instantly moves anyone. This is a speech about the courage to take action and the science of habits. It’s deeply moving, highly motivating, and relevant for every type of change you’re trying to inspire. The 5 Second Rule started as a simple trick Mel created to get out of bed during the worst moment of her life, and has grown into a global phenomenon that has changed the lives of millions. The Rule is now used by healthcare professionals, veterans’ organizations, and the world’s leading brands to help people become more courageous, accomplish goals, and change behavior. Through stories and humor, your audience will learn the power of five second decisions and how to use them to help people, teams, and businesses change for the better. This is a transformational experience filled with groundbreaking tactics and insights that are critical for selling, leadership development, innovation, and success. Your audience will walk out of this experience with tools they can bring back to their teams, their families, and their lives––and they’ll leave feeling inspired, empowered, and ready to take action.
The High 5 Habit How To Inspire Yourself And Those Around You To Be Their Best
The most pressing question leaders everywhere struggle with is this: How do I motivate and inspire my team to be their best? In this visually rich and memorable experience, Mel will share what it takes for any leader to create a driven, connected, collaborative, and cohesive team. Your audience will be shocked and delighted to learn that the secret to motivating others is right in front of their face. Inspiring others begins with learning how to inspire yourself. In this speech, Mel shows your audience HOW to light the fire of motivation and inspiration within themselves first, so productivity, action, and accomplishments flow naturally. Your audience will then learn how to ignite a chain reaction to inspire not only their teams, but also their spouses, their kids, and the people around them. Mel explains the surprising research from her international best-seller The High 5 Habit, about what truly motivates us and those around us, and it’s revolutionary. It all begins with the relatable and funny story of how Mel discovered The High 5 Habit one morning in her bathroom, and how this simple habit has spread around the world, transforming the lives of people of all ages. She’ll also share what she discovered after a year-long research project on the science of what motivates people. The answer is a management approach called “The High 5 Leader.” It’s the secret to inspiring top-tier performance in yourself and others. Your audience will learn what it takes to be a High 5 Leader in life and at work, and the five habits that make up the high five attitude of celebration and support. The tactics and strategies for mastering your mindset and taking control of your life are the gamechangers you and your audience have been looking for but never seemed to find. It’s what’s missing in their lives and in your organization. The insights and inspiration your audience receives will create meaningful change as Mel teaches them HOW to show up like a modern leader, HOW to motivate and inspire others every single day, HOW to navigate change with unwavering certainty, and HOW to find opportunity no matter how dire things look. It’s all supported by profound research and Mel will share the real-life results that her tools are creating in the lives of millions of people around the world. So be prepared to laugh, learn, and envision yourself as a High 5 Leader.
Mel Robbins Books
The High 5 Habit: Take Control of Your Life with One Simple Habit
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The 5 Second Rule: Transform your Life, Work, and Confidence with Everyday Courage
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Mel Robbins Speaker Testimonials
She was exceptional and very personable! It was a great way to kick off our meeting and get the group energized and motivated. She kept everyone engaged and delivered a valuable presentation.
- | W.L. Gore & Associates
I have been doing what I do for over 20 years - almost 8 with HFMA - and in that time I have never worked with a speaker as engaged as Mel. Her commitment and investment in making ours a successful event is unprecedented. I look forward to working with her on the rest of our program.
- | Healthcare Financial Management Association
It was so great meeting you and getting to work with you on our Corporate Leadership Group Summit. Your high energy presentation really brought our theme of leadership in action to life. Along with valuable insight, you provided attendees with realistic takeaways. In fact, survey results indicated that this year's summit was one of the best yet, and your presentation, specifically, was hailed as a fantastic way to pull the two days of the summit together. On behalf of everyone at Lincoln Financial, I'd like to express my sincere appreciation to you for your participation and for helping to make the summit a success, and look forward to seeing you at the Women's Leadership Summit in a few weeks.
- | Lincoln Financial Group