Michael Meliniotis is The Melini Group’s Lead Instructor, delivering training courses across multiple competencies for clients across the globe. Before founding TMG, Michael led Learning & Development teams in the financial services industry. In this work, Michael and his teams diagnosed needs, developed training strategies, and sourced delivery solutions. Prior to this work, Michael was an Application Developer. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer and Information Sciences from the University of Delaware. In his professional career, he has lived in New York City, London, Tokyo, and currently Los Angeles.

Since 2012 with The Melini Group, Michael has been a training instructor, team offsite facilitator, executive coach, speaker coach, and script writer. He has written most of TMG’s training programs and courses. For eight years, he led multi-week, immersive summer analyst training programs for a financial services client. In addition, he coached over 100 TEDx speakers from idea to delivery. He has written over 50 conference speeches for senior executives and public speakers.

Michael adapts his teaching style to course objectives and learning needs. He uses methodologies, frameworks, and facilitation styles that appropriately align to content that is informational, conceptual, or behavioral. He specializes in case study facilitation, which includes TMG’s unique and engaging approach to leadership development. He has delivered these leadership case studies to clients across various industries, making sure to customize content and delivery to get the best possible results.

In his personal life, Michael is a committed Dad who coaches youth soccer and baseball. He also coaches adult (age-group) marathoners and triathletes.