Winning Wednesday Workshop: Melissa Entzminger, Founder of Taking Your Stage

Name: Winning Wednesday Workshop: Melissa Entzminger, Founder of Taking Your Stage
Start: 2026-02-11T12:00:00-06:00
End: 2026-02-11T13:00:00-06:00
Location: 201 SW Adams St, Peoria, IL, United States, Illinois 61602

Schedule

Wed Feb 11 2026 at 12:00 pm to 01:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

201 SW Adams St, Peoria, IL, United States, Illinois 61602 | Peoria, IL

Winning Wednesday Workshop: Melissa Entzminger, Founder/Communication & Performance Coach of Taking Your Stage
Be sure to attend the Winning Wednesday Workshop Series at Distillery Labs! Learn from and engage with local experts making real community impact. The in-person session takes place at Distillery Labs and is free and open to the public. We highly encourage registration, yet all are welcome for this workshop.
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Winning Wednesday Workshop's brief sessions are designed to work with your lunch break. Feel free to bring a meal with or purchase one from Chef Jeremy Washum's 'Reservations' residency at Cafe Distilled in the Main Lobby. It's the perfect time to learn something interesting, network, and catch a quick bite to eat supporting a local small business. What a treat, all under one roof!
Distillery Labs is grateful to the passionate experts sharing invaluable insights with our region's vibrant community. Thanks for contributing to a City of Innovation.
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Distillery Labs
201 SW Adams St.
Peoria, IL 61602
(Parking may be found at metered street spots on SW Adams and Fulton Streets as well as parking garages on SW Adams and neighboring streets.)
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Melissa Entzminger is a communication strategist and founder performance coach who specializes in helping entrepreneurs speak with clarity and confidence in high-stakes moments. For the past 16 years, she has trained leaders, executives, and innovators to think clearly, communicate powerfully, and perform under pressure.
With a Master’s in Communication, five years as a college professor, and experience supporting founders inside accelerator ecosystems, Melissa blends performance psychology, communication science, and real-world practice. Her interactive workshops and coaching programs equip entrepreneurs with the mental tools and messaging frameworks to pitch boldly, lead teams, and win rooms when it matters most.
Melissa is also the creator of Confidence Spark, a performance-readiness method designed to help founders shift from nerves to presence in five minutes. Her clients range from startup founders to corporate leaders, and her signature training has helped countless professionals speak with conviction, earn trust fast, and command attention in growth-critical moments.