Responsive or reactive

Melissa Master-Holder, VP, Learning and Development at LPL Financial shares valuable real-world leadership lessons on how to be resilient in a business crisis.

With 20+ years in HR, OD and Learning, as well as a stint with Tony Robbins, Melissa brings an wholistic approach to organization effectiveness, understanding the importance of EQ and authenticity to overcome adversity.

In the highly disruptive financial sector, where change and uncertainty is business as usual, Melissa is a thought leader on diversity and women in leadership. 

She holds her bachelor’s in business management, a certificate in Human Resources and is certified in Lominger Leadership Architect, Inside Out Coaching, Situational Leadership II, DISC, Experience Innovation (IDEO), MBTI and Prosci Change Management. 

Melissa has been a part of some amazing teams and gained experience by serving various companies such as: The City of San Diego- Park and Recreation, Anthony Robbins Companies, Pat & Oscar’s Restaurants and through her own consulting business, Master-Holder Consulting. In addition, Melissa worked in the retail banking industry for ten years. Melissa’s more recent focus has been on cultural impact, specifically evolving the culture of learning and innovation at LPL Financial.