About me

Entrepreneur | Podcast Host | International Speaker | Mentor | Advisor Melissa Powell is a seasoned strategic consultant with over a decade of expertise in facilitating profound career and life transitions. As the brainchild behind MAP Your Leap™, Melissa specializes in helping high-level professionals navigate significant moves, aligning their career paths with personal aspirations to achieve a harmonious and fulfilling life. Having envisioned and pioneered POCMI, a leading edge HR Tech software dedicated to simplifying labour migrations, Melissa has a keen understanding of the complexities involved in career planning and global mobility. Her approach combines personalized strategic planning with actionable insights, empowering clients to make informed decisions that propel them towards their goals. Melissa is known for her empathetic yet pragmatic approach to consulting, which has made her a trusted advisor for clients ranging from entrepreneurs to C-suite executives. Through her services, she provides the tools and guidance necessary for clients to not only envision their future but to actively shape it. Whether advising on individual career strategies or consulting with corporations to enhance their HR tech stack and talent acquisition practices, Melissa's goal is to foster environments where both individuals and organizations can thrive. Other things: Co-Founder and cohost of InvestHuman, a podcast listened to in 70+ countries, which explores reigniting the human element of work. Techstars | Draper Hero | MIT EForum | Impact WorkTech | College of Staten Island Tech Incubator | Government Blockchain Association Startup Innovator | HR Technology Conference Leading- Edge Technology | Project Entrepreneur Class of 2018 | Branson Legacy Entrepreneur | Mentor and Founder Graduate of the Founder Institute | Mentor at SeflMade | Education Committee - Caribbean Blockchain Alliance Featured on The Business Year, Virgin.com and SiliconCaribe.com among others.