Chris Melching, Principal

Chris Melching is the founder of The Center Stage Group and a Principal with the Thornton Group. Since 1998, Chris has been an executive development and communications coach to senior executives within global enterprises, startups, venture capital firms and the public sector. Her passion is helping people gain the skills to tell compelling stories, expand their networks, and grow as authentic leaders. From years of working with powerful leaders, Chris has developed a methodology for helping people shift behaviors to make significant personal and professional transformations.

In 2002 she founded Power Camp, leadership development retreats that enable business professionals to discover their potential and focus energy to exceed career goals.

Chris enjoys speaking to large audiences and delivers keynote speeches at conferences and training seminars across the globe. Previously she worked for Xerox, Computer Associates, Oracle and Entex. In the early 90s she took a sabbatical from business and taught high school, where she was yearbook advisor and led student communication groups.

Most recently Chris was CEO of the Forum for Women Entrepreneurs and Executives, a premier leadership organization in the San Francisco Bay Area, dedicated to accelerating the success of women in business.