✅ Stronger communication. ✅ Deeper engagement. ✅ Forward momentum across your entire organization. 

“Cathlyn’s amazing presentation gave me clarity not only on my vision for my business, but my personal life. I’m clear now on the importance of the values of the people I surround myself with — including my clients.”

— Cyndi Strauser, New York Life

Cathlyn Melvin is a TEDx coach, speaker, and messaging expert who helps idea-driven leaders — from corporate professionals and nonprofit boards to students and entrepreneurs — discover and share their world-changing ideas.

After all, the first step to making an impact is sharing your idea. 

With a background in theatre and over a decade of experience in performance, education, and copywriting, Cathlyn brings both warmth and clarity to every stage she steps on, blending creative storytelling with strategic insight to help individuals and organizations craft powerful messages that resonate.

Her expertise has been featured via TEDx, The Advance Innovation Society, the high-level digital business mastermind Shrimp Club, as well as more than 50 podcasts dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs, nonprofits, and professionals alike.

As a public speaking coach and copywriter, Cathlyn guides her clients to deliver messages that inspire action and make a lasting impact. Whether speaking on the power of a vision or delivering a workshop on creating your Power Idea, Cathlyn’s message is simple: 

Creating change starts with one powerful idea — and the courage to share it.

"With her commanding presence and masterful presenting skills, Cathlyn had everyone at our retreat rapt and inspired. (And laughing.) I, myself, have been quoting her everywhere since the event. Book her for yours — you won’t regret it."

— Laura Belgray, Talking Shrimp Founder + National Bestselling Author

✨ Event planners and speaker coordinators: Whether you’re hosting a corporate conference, nonprofit leadership retreat, student development event, or professional development seminar, Cathlyn will guide your audience to move from uncertainty and scattered messaging to becoming bold, confident voices for change. 

🎤 Perfect for:
Leadership development events
Corporate conferences & team retreats 
Nonprofit board enrichment 
Student or alumni speaker series 
Women in business events 
Entrepreneur panels and seminars 

🔑 Key topics Cathlyn speaks on: 
Clarifying your message 
Discovering your “Power Idea” 
Using storytelling to lead change 
Speaking with purpose and confidence 
TEDx-style thought leadership 

“Cathlyn knows how to keep the audience engaged and hanging on her every word. There's absolutely no fluff in her presentations; she's really strategic about the message that she gives, offering a high-quality, valuable, and truly enjoyable experience for the audience. When not taking notes, the people at our retreat had all eyes on Cathlyn. Would book her again without hesitation.”

— Sandra Booker, Fractional COO

📩 Book Cathlyn to speak at your next event: www.rightcatcreative.com/speaking