
Melo Calarco

Melo Calarco
Mindset & High Peformance Expert
Melo Calarco a multi-award-winning author and TEDx Speaker, is an expert in mindset and high-performance, serving as a keynote speaker and corporate programs facilitator with over 25 years’ experience. He focuses on topics such as; high performance, maintaining energy and focus, mental resilience, and achieving balance to prevent burnout.
Melo’s unique approach brings out the best in both individuals and the companies he collaborates with. His work is grounded in neuroscience, mindfulness, human behaviour, and leadership training. His expertise extends from self-awareness to achieving clarity, focus and ultimately performing at your best, without burning out.
Drawing from his unique life lessons while cycling over 30,000km across five continents, where Melo learned to manage stress, build mental endurance, and overcome many challenges, including near-death experiences.
He now shares this profound experience with global Fortune 500 companies, CEOs, managers, directors, Olympic athletes, surgeons, actors, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders, helping them operate at their best without the risk of burning out.
Melo has presented to notable companies such as The Royal Flying Doctors Service, Channel 7, Loreal, Deloitte, Westpac, KPMG, PwC, LinkedIn, SEEK, David Jones and many more. His work has been described as “truly transformational.
SPEAKER TOPICS
Melo regularly shares his knowledge and passion on a large variety of topics aimed to inspire, challenge and empower any audience.
Including:
Staying Energised as a High Performer – without burning out
How to navigate stress and maintain balance to perform at your best for the long term without burning out.
What cycling 30,000kms around the world taught me about resilience
Lessons on resilience, adversity, uncertainty, motivation, purpose and passion.
Navigating Uncertainty
How to navigate challenging times with a growth/positive mindset
High Performance Habits
Key habits to perform at your best every day and create long-term high-performance habits.
Staying Focused and Productive
Powerful techniques to stay focused on what matters and thrive under pressure.
Mindful Leadership
Leading with emotional intelligence and empathy to create high performing teams.
Mental Health Matters
Opening up the mental health conversation and creating psychological safe workplaces.