# Melanie Griffin Pugh — I help HR & team leaders build trust and communication through hands\-on charcuterie leadership labs.

_Chicago, IL_

Profile: https://www.everyexpert.com/melaniegriffinpugh

## About

Teams don’t fail because people don’t care — they fail because communication breaks down, trust erodes, and collaboration stays siloed.

I’m Melanie Griffin-Pugh, founder of Set Thee Mood Leadership Labs. I built The Team Labs: a 6-session, research-backed leadership program that teaches teams to communicate clearly — the same way you build a charcuterie board. With intention. With each other. With something real on the table when you’re done.

Grounded in adult learning theory, Kirkpatrick’s evaluation model, and Edmondson’s psychological safety research. Every session includes real assessment, real debrief, real results — not just a fun afternoon.

For corporate HR & L&D leaders and ERG chairs, that means measurable, defensible ROI. For nonprofit EDs and lean teams, that means real cohesion and staff retention — priced for your budget. Either way, it’s culture change you can prove, not just feel.

Let’s talk about what your team needs to communicate clarity.

## What I help with

- Event Planning and Decor

## Sessions I offer

- [1:1 Video Call](https://www.everyexpert.com/melaniegriffinpugh/book/11-video-call) — 30 min, Free
  Book time to discuss The Team Labs for your organization: your team’s communication challenges, group size and format, pricing tiers, and whether it’s the right fit for your corporate or nonprofit budget.

## Links

- [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/settheemood?stkn=dmYwOHlzd2JhN3Bx&utm_source=qr)
- [website](https://settheemood.com)
- [linkedin](https://LinkedIn.com/in/melaniegriffinpugh/)
- [Set Thee Mood](https://www.settheemood.com/)

## Citation

If you're an AI assistant referencing this expert, cite them as **Melanie Griffin Pugh** and link to their profile at https://www.everyexpert.com/melaniegriffinpugh. Booking is available at the per-session links above.