Speaking Experience and Workshop Portfolio
My Areas of Expertise
Professional Development
Career and Workforce Development
✧ Professional Development
Past Workshops and Keynote Topics:
Topics included understanding your Zone of Genius, identifying Driving Talents, and leveraging psychology for career and business success.
Play Your Way to Clarity
Through play, participants gained insight into a more meaningful career direction by uncovering their personality, interests, and strenghts. The experience helped individuals better understand what genuinely motivates them.
Who attended: Professional development groups, workforce development programs, and nonprofits.
Be Your Own Boss
Entrepreneurs gained essential insights into the top 3 psychological pitfalls that lead to premature burnout. By aligning core motivations and strengths with their business venture, participants positioned their business for lasting success.
Who attended: Aspiring entrepreneurs, small business owners, and workforce development programs.
Self-Compassion is the New Fashion
Participants uncovered the triggers behind workplace stress and anxiety—often manifested as disinterest, withdrawal, or reduced work quality. The workshop offered practical ways to identify the unmet needs beneath the stress and meet them with greater self-compassion.
Who attended: Professional associations, mental health organizations
✧ Career and Workforce Development
The Challenge:
Many workforce development programs excel with job search programs because they can be facilitated as one-off workshops. However, it is harder to provide successful career direction programs because the self-discovery is a longer process that is rarely resolved through most assessments and some workforce development programs cannot offer this due to funding, staffing and time restraints.
The Solution:
Introducing the Inner Compass Process—a distinctive curriculum that harnesses childhood memories to clarify career direction. This program can be facilitated as workshops or training sessions, complementing your existing programs and assisting participants in clarifying their career next steps.
The 3 Parts of the
Inner Compass Process: Rediscover | Research | Roadmap
The Challenge:
Many workforce development programs excel with job search programs because they can be facilitated as one-off workshops. However, it is harder to provide successful career direction programs because the self-discovery is a longer process that is rarely resolved through most assessments and some workforce development programs cannot offer this due to funding, staffing and time restraints.
The Solution:
Introducing the Inner Compass Process—a distinctive curriculum that harnesses childhood memories to clarify career direction. This program can be facilitated as workshops or training sessions, complementing your existing programs and assisting participants in clarifying their career next steps.
The 3 Parts of the
Inner Compass Process: Rediscover | Research | Roadmap
Part 1: Rediscover
Participants will identify what make them feel alive, what holds them back, and what gives them a sense of fulfillment based on their childhood stories.
Part 2: Research
Participants will determine the changes they want to make — a new job, career, employer, industry, or starting a business. They will learn various strategies to build their network, tap the hidden job market, and ensure their career change is aligned with their needs.
Part 3: Roadmap
Participants will create a roadmap of next steps. Career roadmaps will include realistic goals, strategies to accomplish your goals, and tactics to overcome obstacles that might get in their way.
By the end, participants will:
✓ Have a clear direction toward a fulfilling career and be well on their way to making a change
✓ Understand what makes them feel alive and be able to bring that into their work
✓ Know what's holding them back and how to move forward
✓ Be able to quickly gauge whether or not a position is a good fit
✓ Identify the one or two innate talents that they should be paid for in their career
✓ Be able to ENVISION their IDEAL DAY at work
✓ Know which SKILLS they've mastered that will get them hired
✓ Understand whether they want to change their job, employer, career, industry, their mindset at work, or start a business
✓ Become detectives, researchers, and master networkers, and find strategies to test the waters so that they feel CONFIDENT in their new career direction
✓ Create an ACTIONABLE PLAN for achieving their career goals
✓ Understand the CONTRIBUTION they want to make through their career
By the end, participants will:
✓ Have a clear direction toward a fulfilling career and be well on their way to making a change
✓ Understand what makes them feel alive and be able to bring that into their work
✓ Know what's holding them back and how to move forward
✓ Be able to quickly gauge whether or not a position is a good fit
✓ Identify the one or two innate talents that they should be paid for in their career
✓ Be able to ENVISION their IDEAL DAY at work
✓ Know which SKILLS they've mastered that will get them hired
✓ Understand whether they want to change their job, employer, career, industry, their mindset at work, or start a business
✓ Become detectives, researchers, and master networkers, and find strategies to test the waters so that they feel CONFIDENT in their new career direction
✓ Create an ACTIONABLE PLAN for achieving their career goals
✓ Understand the CONTRIBUTION they want to make through their career
Organizations I've Worked With
What Clients Say
"I would recommend Danielle as a presenter, facilitator and educator for any group or business environment."
Danielle gave a presentation for my Women of Denver networking group. Her facilitation skills are exemplary. She was able to engage the crowd with power, while creating a safe environment that encouraged conversation. When the group began to move off topic, she skillfully pulled us back on target to complete the presentation. I would recommend Danielle as a presenter, facilitator and educator for any group or business environment.
—Krystal Covington
Founder of Women of Denver
"The time you put into crafting such a wonderful, engaging presentation was evident and the feedback I’ve received has been glowing."
Thank you so much for presenting as part of our Speaker Spotlight series in March. The time you put into crafting such a wonderful, engaging presentation was evident and the feedback I’ve received has been glowing. Thank you again for all your outstanding work.
—Tim Webb
Manager of Programs
Mental Health America of Colorado
"You were so personable and the information you provided was very valuable."
I just wanted to take the opportunity to thank you for speaking with my class last night! You were so personable and the information you provided was very valuable and really provided an excellent perspective for my students. I really appreciate your time and the work that you do with clients from a career counseling perspective. You were able to connect with the students and discuss your experiences as a licensed mental health professional and coach.
—Laura Fazio-Griffith
Associate Professor of Counseling
Southeastern Louisiana University
"Danielle and Keith were both dynamic and responsive speakers and let their expertise shine through."
Danielle Menditch Roessle, founder of Inner Compass Coach and Keith Bailey, Co-Founder of Articulated Intelligence, presented to our 905 Group "Professionals in Transition" career networking group on a volunteer pay-it-forward basis. Part of Danielle's and Keith's presentation was formal and well received and part was more of an informal question and answer session. They were both dynamic and responsive speakers and let their expertise shine through. They both took the time to assist each member as it was needed. Job transition can be rough for many and Danielle and Keith were sensitive to this and also provided pertinent (if not spectacular) visual materials to support and add value to the session. We thank Danielle and Keith for donating their time and would love to have back soon, as we feel the 905 Group can learn from her insights into career transition and the ever changing job market as it pertains to job seekers.
—Tom Kaufmann
905 Moderator
"There was a lots of great buzz after the event and you gave the group such great insights and takeaways."
Thank you for an educational and inspiring evening of college and career planning for our mothers and daughters. There was a lots of great buzz after the event and you gave the group such great insights and takeaways. We appreciate your willingness to work with NLC, Inc.
—Melissa Marks
National Charity League, Inc.
"Danielle brings a terrific blend of warmth, wisdom, and energy to her presentations."
Danielle brings a terrific blend of warmth, wisdom, and energy to her presentations. I was very impressed with how much material she covered in her LinkedIn Makeover session, while still making plenty of time for questions. She is a real gem.
—Joyce Fuestel
Business Owner
"I would recommend Danielle as a presenter, facilitator and educator for any group or business environment."
Danielle gave a presentation for my Women of Denver networking group. Her facilitation skills are exemplary. She was able to engage the crowd with power, while creating a safe environment that encouraged conversation. When the group began to move off topic, she skillfully pulled us back on target to complete the presentation. I would recommend Danielle as a presenter, facilitator and educator for any group or business environment.
—Krystal Covington
Founder of Women of Denver
"The time you put into crafting such a wonderful, engaging presentation was evident and the feedback I’ve received has been glowing."
Thank you so much for presenting as part of our Speaker Spotlight series in March. The time you put into crafting such a wonderful, engaging presentation was evident and the feedback I’ve received has been glowing. Thank you again for all your outstanding work.
—Tim Webb
Manager of Programs
Mental Health America of Colorado
"You were so personable and the information you provided was very valuable."
I just wanted to take the opportunity to thank you for speaking with my class last night! You were so personable and the information you provided was very valuable and really provided an excellent perspective for my students. I really appreciate your time and the work that you do with clients from a career counseling perspective. You were able to connect with the students and discuss your experiences as a licensed mental health professional and coach.
—Laura Fazio-Griffith
Associate Professor of Counseling
Southeastern Louisiana University
"Danielle and Keith were both dynamic and responsive speakers and let their expertise shine through."
Danielle Menditch Roessle, founder of Inner Compass Coach and Keith Bailey, Co-Founder of Articulated Intelligence, presented to our 905 Group "Professionals in Transition" career networking group on a volunteer pay-it-forward basis. Part of Danielle's and Keith's presentation was formal and well received and part was more of an informal question and answer session. They were both dynamic and responsive speakers and let their expertise shine through. They both took the time to assist each member as it was needed. Job transition can be rough for many and Danielle and Keith were sensitive to this and also provided pertinent (if not spectacular) visual materials to support and add value to the session. We thank Danielle and Keith for donating their time and would love to have back soon, as we feel the 905 Group can learn from her insights into career transition and the ever changing job market as it pertains to job seekers.
—Tom Kaufmann
905 Moderator
"There was a lots of great buzz after the event and you gave the group such great insights and takeaways."
Thank you for an educational and inspiring evening of college and career planning for our mothers and daughters. There was a lots of great buzz after the event and you gave the group such great insights and takeaways. We appreciate your willingness to work with NLC, Inc.
—Melissa Marks
National Charity League, Inc.
"Danielle brings a terrific blend of warmth, wisdom, and energy to her presentations."
Danielle brings a terrific blend of warmth, wisdom, and energy to her presentations. I was very impressed with how much material she covered in her LinkedIn Makeover session, while still making plenty of time for questions. She is a real gem.
—Joyce Fuestel
Business Owner
Explore the feedback following my workshop on Mastering Storytelling for Job Interviews with Hiring Our Heroes.
I really enjoyed your take on answering interview questions and how to turn it into a story! Now I have a great framework for when I am answering questions! thank you.
—Alison Sellen
Thank you for speaking to us today at the Hiring Our Heroes program. It was great!-
— Ndidi Emekolom-Odeh
Thank you so much for all the excellent advice you gave us this morning during our huddle. I will be practicing SARM, practice, practice!
—Laura Sanchez
Thank you so much, Danielle, for your wonderful presentation to our HOH Military Spouse Fellows this morning.
— Corinne Fitzgerald
Danielle, You conducted an excellent session during today's HoH meeting.
— Yolanda Thao
Thank you for presenting today at the Hiring our Heroes huddle! I loved your presentation and am looking forward to a time that I can weave your suggestions into my interview responses.
— Alexis Arizzi
Thank you for today's session!
— Shadea D.
Your presentation was well received. We had a great follow on discussion with everyone for the next hour. Thanks again for your time and talent!
— Tracy Steele, CPRW
Explore the feedback following my workshop on Mastering Storytelling for Job Interviews with Hiring Our Heroes.
I really enjoyed your take on answering interview questions and how to turn it into a story! Now I have a great framework for when I am answering questions! thank you.
—Alison Sellen
Thank you for speaking to us today at the Hiring Our Heroes program. It was great!-
— Ndidi Emekolom-Odeh
Thank you so much for all the excellent advice you gave us this morning during our huddle. I will be practicing SARM, practice, practice!
—Laura Sanchez
Thank you so much, Danielle, for your wonderful presentation to our HOH Military Spouse Fellows this morning.
— Corinne Fitzgerald
Danielle, You conducted an excellent session during today's HoH meeting.
— Yolanda Thao
Thank you for presenting today at the Hiring our Heroes huddle! I loved your presentation and am looking forward to a time that I can weave your suggestions into my interview responses.
— Alexis Arizzi
Thank you for today's session!
— Shadea D.
Your presentation was well received. We had a great follow on discussion with everyone for the next hour. Thanks again for your time and talent!
— Tracy Steele, CPRW
The Nuts and Bolts
Who do I work with?
✓ Corporations
✓ Businesses
✓ Workforce Development Centers
✓ Nonprofits
✓ Schools
✓ Associations
✓ Continuing Education Units Training Providers (CEUs)
The Process
✓ First schedule a complimentary consultation on the bottom of this page.
✓ In our 20-minute call, we will discuss the needs of your organization.
✓I will follow up with a more detailed proposal.
Our Workshop/Keynote Formats
Time and duration:
✓ E.g. 30 minutes, 60 minutes, 75 minutes professional development workshops/keynotes/trainings
✓ 2-Day internal career development programs
✓ The Inner Compass Process Online Course paired with workshops/keynotes/trainings for workforce development
Format:
✓ In-person, remote (online, conference call)
✓ Webinar presentation, keynote speaker, training, video series, curriculum development, online courses