Meridith Elliott Powell

"High energy, high impact and highly motivating," that is Meridith Elliott Powell, founder and owner of MotionFirst. An internationally certified coach, speaker, and business development expert, Meridith is known in the industry as a catalyst and someone who makes things happen!

An award winning business owner, Meridith's unique background includes high-level leadership and executive positions in sales, marketing and finance. Her signature style and her ability to rapidly connect with people make her a sought after speaker, coach, and strategist. She is the author of four books, 42 Rules To Turn Prospects Into Customers, Mastering the Art of Success, and Winning In The Trust & Value Economy and Own It: Redefining Responsibility - The Story of Power, Freedom & Purpose. She just released her fifth book - the Best Sales Book Ever!

Meridith is often featured on Spotlight Carolina, a television program designed to showcase business owners and entrepreneurs. She is a member of the Forbes Coaches Council, a regular contributor to the internet talk show VoiceAmerica, at Thriving in Uncertainty, as well as a featured writer for American Banker, SOLDLAB magazine, The Women's Advisors Forum and several other publications.

Recently awarded her CSP™ designation, Meridith is a gifted and charismatic speaker; her clients rave about her ability to consistently combine high-quality content, audience engagement, and serious fun! She is a highly requested speaker that makes an impact. With an expertise in the fields of business development and leadership, Meridith shares the secrets people need to know to Plug Into The Power of Connection and move their businesses and their lives to profitability.

An internationally certified coach and strategist, Meridith helps her clients master the technical and relational skills needed to be successful in today's competitive environment.

Meridith is an active member of the National Speakers Association, International Coach Federation, Co-Chair of the Coaching Professional Experts Group, and the American Society of Training and Development. Currently a instructor for Linkedin Learning.

She is gold master certified in Strategic Planning by the Haines Centre, and the University of San Diego. Having completed master level courses and exams, Meridith is among a handful of strategists to hold this certification. A master certified Human Behavior Specialist; her certification permits her to work as an instructor, coach and specialist in this area. In addition, Meridith is an internationally certified coach, and has pursued second level certification in Emotional Intelligence (EQ). The combination of business coaching certification and EQ certification gives her an amazing ability to support her clients in their efforts to master the technical and relational skills needed to be successful in today's competitive environment.