CoachFest 2026

Melanie Calhoun is a dynamic speaker, instructional coaching expert, and founder of The Get Engaged Coaching Group. Known for her engaging, high-energy presentations, she helps schools and districts break resistance, transform professional learning, and build systems that drive lasting impact. With over 25 years of experience, Melanie brings real-world insight, research-based strategies, and practical tools educators can implement immediately. She is the creator of the Resistance Decoder Method™ and a published author of multiple coaching resources. Whether on stage or in session, Melanie equips leaders and coaches to engage, lead, and inspire with confidence.