At-a-glance
Meridith Grundei, MFA is a New York City–based communication strategist specializing in high-stakes communication for leaders and enterprise teams. She is the producer of Unscripted retreats, in collaboration with Foureva Media and Jamar Jones, and has worked with organizations including Amazon AWS, Google, Sotheby’s, Pfizer, and Panasonic.
Media and booking inquiries can be directed to booking@meridithgrundei.com.
Long Bio:
Meridith Grundei, MFA is a New York City–based public speaking and presence coaching strategist for leaders and teams when being forgettable isn't an option. She works with executives, founders, and bold thinkers to turn complex ideas into unforgettable presentations. Her clients include teams at Amazon AWS, Google, Sotheby’s, and Pfizer. She blends the instincts of a theater director with the sharp timing of a former Second City instructor, making sure her sessions are strategic and deeply human. No boring scripts. Just clear structure, powerful storytelling, and presence people feel from the back of the room. Meridith is also the founder of Unscripted, an immersive retreat experience where creative risk meets practical speaking tools so professionals can step away from polished personas. She shares tools and resources with 109K+ TikTok followers, and her writing on communication and AI has been published in Fast Company.
Short Bio:
Meridith Grundei, MFA is an NYC-based public speaking strategist for leaders and teams when being forgettable isn't an option. She helps executives and founders turn complex ideas into unforgettable presentations for clients like AWS, Google, Sotheby’s, and Pfizer. Blending theater directing with Second City improv, she replaces boring scripts with powerful storytelling and presence. She is the founder of Unscripted, an immersive retreat experience where creative risk meets practical speaking tools so professionals can step away from polished personas. She shares tools and resources with 109K+ TikTok followers, and her writing on communication and AI has been published in Fast Company.
Social Links:
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/meridith
Instagram: @meridithgrundei
Tiktok: @meridithgrundei
YouTube: youtube.com/@MeridithGrundeiCoaching
Photos:
By Danny Bristoll
Topics:
Creating an Experience for Your Audience and Why It’s Important Audiences don’t remember slides. They remember how you made them feel. In this conversation, Meridith shares how to design presentations that are engaging, interactive, and memorable. Talking Points: -Why content alone isn’t enough anymore - Simple ways to build connection without gimmicks - Lessons from theater and live performance that actually work in business
Improvise to Adapt: Think on Your Feet Without Freezing Up You can’t prepare for everything, but you can train yourself to respond with confidence. Meridith shares how improv builds agility, presence, and trust. Talking Points: -The real difference between “winging it” and improvising well -Why over-preparing can backfire -Improv warm-ups to boost presence and reduce anxiety
Turning Complex Content Into Clear, Compelling Messaging Experts often overwhelm their audience with too much info. Meridith shows how to simplify complex topics without dumbing them down. Talking Points: -What clarity actually looks like (and how to get there) -Common traps technical speakers fall into -How to structure content for different types of listeners
Own the Room (Without Trying Too Hard) You don’t need to be loud or flashy to be powerful. Meridith shows how quiet confidence and intentional presence make a lasting impression. Talking Points: -What it means to “own the room” as you -Tools to shift nerves into grounded energy -How to read the room and respond in real-time
Podcasts & Live Conversations
Selected podcasts, interviews, and live conversations featuring Meridith Grundei.
How to Improve Your Communication Skills Using Improv with Meridith Grundei
Interpersonal Relationships between Co-workers and Colleagues
The Healing Power of Authenticity & Storytelling with Meridith Grundei
Want to Be a Better Speaker?
Becoming a Clear and Confident Speaker
Unleashing Your Voice with Meridith Grundei
Practice Makes Prepared with Meridith Grundei
Confidently Presenting with Meridith Grundei
Confidence, Credibility, Through Awesome Speaking Superpowers
Are you a F***ing boring speaker? with Meridith Grundei
Becoming Comfortable Speaking with Meridith Grundei
Unleashing Your Inner Storyteller: Tips and Tricks for Engaging Presentations
Always Hustling, with Meridith Grundei
Room to Improv: Finding Confidence Through Comedy, Performance & Business
Why Do Speakers and Presenters Need Improv?
STOP giving boring presentations!
Adventures In Communication & Improv
Ask Deb About: How to Become a More Confident Speaker
The Power of Stories with Meridith Grundei
How to Show Up with Confidence: Speaking Tips for Entrepreneurs and Professionals
Creating a Platform for Diverse Voices and Inspiring Change
Being a Dancing Muskrat on Roller Skates, Using Improv in Business, & Creating Immersive Experiences That Make Your Message Unforgettable
Featured Publications
Check out the articles, and publications that Meridith Grundei has been featured in.
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