Meridith Elliott Powell, CSP, CPAE

Visionary
DISC Type : Ds

Past Chair of the National Speakers Association at National Speakers Association

Asheville, North Carolina, United States

Overview

Meridith Elliott Powell is the CEO of MotionFirst, an award-winning author, and a Hall of Fame Speaker holding the CSP and CPAE designations. She helps organizations turn uncertainty into a competitive advantage using her proprietary THRIVE SYSTEM. Colleagues and clients consistently describe her as insightful, dynamic, and an elite speaker.

Meridith is deeply passionate about her mission to provide leaders and their teams with hope and concrete strategies for success. Her work is driven by a core belief that organizations can control market changes and that even significant disruption can lead to unprecedented growth and opportunity.

Unique fact: She developed the THRIVE SYSTEM, a highly researched, proven methodology for succeeding in uncertain markets.

Personality Overview

Early Adopter

Direct & Assertive

Big Vision Person

Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.  They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together. They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.

Topics They Care About

Navigating Uncertainty
This is the core of her professional brand and the foundation of her proprietary THRIVE SYSTEM, designed to help businesses succeed in shifting markets.
Sales Strategy
She frequently discusses sales strategies for the current economic climate and has authored books on turning prospects into customers and achieving sales success.
Leadership Development
Through keynotes and coaching, she provides concrete strategies to CEOs and leaders. She has also served as a Business Growth and Leadership Expert in Residence.

Media Appearances

Q&A with Meridith Elliott Powell, CEO of MotionFirst - citybiz. Featured in CityBiz

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Thrive Winter Workshop 2024 - Meridith Elliott Powell. Featured in NSA Speaker (National Speakers Association)

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Work History

1-2024
Past Chair of the National Speakers Association at National Speakers Association
Board Vice Chair at National Speakers Association
7-2010
Co-Chair at National Speakers Association
9-2005
Business Motivational Speaker, Award-Winning Author, Business Strategist at MotionFirst
9-2023
Business Growth and Leadership Expert in Residence at High Point University

Education

1984 - 1989
Bachelor of Science from University of South Carolina
Education details unavailable from Coach U

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Insights For Selling To Meridith

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Stick to your standard pitch and qualifying script, don't try to wing it
  • During followups, use phone or text if needed, they should be fine
  • Come across as a trustworthy professional and be respectful, they usually know their game

DONT's

  • Don't take their patience for granted, avoid long-winding sermons
  • Don't shy away from asking hard questions, but be extra polite
  • Don't go over them unless you are left with no other option

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Meridith is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Meridith

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Meridith move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Meridith take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Meridith

Personality Compatibility


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