Meridith Grundei ✨
Helping Visionaries Shape Their Message and Own the Room
Travels from New York NY, USA
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Speaks on:
Adaptive Leadership
AI
Change Management
Communication
Creative Problem Solving
Executive Presence
Speaks to:
Technology & Innovation
Community & Civic Organizations
Corporate Teams & Enterprises
Other / Cross-Industry
Small & Medium Businesses (SMBs)
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Training
Breakout
Keynote
Workshop
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Key Audience Outcomes
Participants gained confidence in their public speaking abilities.
Attendees learned practical techniques to engage their audience and leave a lasting impression.
Individuals developed a deeper sense of empathy and connection with others.
Participants acquired strategic ways to speak clearly, concisely, and proactively.
Meridith's Bio
Meridith Grundei is the go-to voice behind some of the most compelling communicators in tech, entrepreneurship, and social impact. A former Second City improv teacher turned powerhouse presentation trainer and expert, she helps visionary leaders ditch the jargon, own the room, and deliver messages that actually move people. Her keynotes and workshops are anything but passive. Meridith combines real presence with real tools, making every session interactive, high energy, and packed with actionable takeaways. Audiences leave not just inspired, but equipped to speak with clarity and connect on a deeper level. She's trusted by women in tech, mission driven founders, and conscious executives who are ready to lead with presence, purpose and power. Whether she is working with a leadership team at Amazon AWS or helping a room full of engineers bring their ideas to life, Meridith delivers with sharp instincts, business savvy, and a whole lot of SPARK!
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Varies based on date, location, and engagement type
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Meridith Offers the Following Talks
Say It So They Remember It
Participants leave with a clear, memorable message they can deliver with confidence
Participants gain a repeatable structure for any presentation, pitch, or conversation
Participants develop the ability to read a room and adjust in real time
Participants learn a specific technique for making any talk more human and less rehearsed-sounding
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30 - 90 minutes
Bot Talk: How AI Is Teaching Us to Sound Like Machines
Participants learn to recognize when they're communicating like a machine instead of a human
Participants develop a practice for genuine listening that stops the habit of waiting to respond instead of actually hearing
Participants gain a simple shift from commanding to inviting that opens conversations instead of closing them
Participants leave with physical grounding techniques to use before any high stakes presentation, meeting, or difficult conversation
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30 - 45 minutes
Improvise to Adapt: Communication Under Pressure
Participants build a muscle for real-time thinking that doesn't freeze under pressure
Participants develop the habit of genuine listening that makes every conversation more productive
Participants gain tools for staying present when a room shifts, an objection lands, or the unexpected happens
Participants share an experience that builds trust and connection across a team or audience instantly
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45 - 90 minutes
Custom Keynote and Experience Design
Audiences receive a session built around their specific language, challenges, and moment
Content connects directly to the conference theme or organizational goals
The experience generates energy and conversation that outlasts the event itself
Event teams receive a genuine collaborative partner from the first call to the final session
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30 - 90 minutes
Frequently Asked Questions on Working With Meridith
What should I know about working with you?
When you bring me in to speak, I’m all in. I get to know your audience, create an experience they’ll remember, and keep them engaged from start to finish. With my improv and directing background, I read the room, pivot on the spot, and make moments that stick long after the event.
Can you customize your presentation for our specific audience and event theme?
Yes, I love collaborating with my clients to make sure they get exactly what they want!
What kind of promotional support do you offer to help market the event?
I have 100K+ followers on TikTok and 11K followers combined on my other social platforms. I am happy to help promote where needed.
How do you engage audiences post-event?
I love being immersed in the events as much as possible. If you want me somewhere to engage with your audience, I am all in!
My organization has a limited budget. Do you have any flexibility in your pricing?
I am always open to a conversation to see if we can find a solution that will work for both of us.
Will I receive post-event materials (slides, recordings, handouts)?
It depends on the event.
What are your specific travel requirements?
My airline of choice is United and my hotel of choice is with Bonvoy. For airfare, I typically fly economy plus for domestic flights and business for international.