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How do you nail that sweet spot of career success where confidence in yourself meets influence with others? That's what best-selling author, therapist, and executive coach Melody Wilding explores in every episode of Psychology at Work.
If you're a driven professional who's great at your job but knows that talent alone isn't enough to get ahead, this show is for you. Subscribe for insightful, practical advice on topics ranging from office politics, communication and executive presence, managing up, emotional intelligence, self-advocacy, and more.
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If you're a working mom who feels like you're constantly falling short both in your career and at home, this episode will change how you think about why. Dr. Corinne Low joins Melody to discuss "the squeeze" — that period when caregiving demands and professional growth peak at the exact same time — and why so many women end up making permanent sacrifices to survive what's actually a temporary season. We also get into what you can do to redefine success during this period, from renegotiating t...
If you've ever tried to build a new habit, change how you show up at work, or break a pattern that isn't serving you, and then give up when it didn't stick, this episode is for you. Eric Zimmer, host of the 50-million-download podcast The One You Feed and author of How A Little Becomes A Lot, joins Melody to discuss how to make change stick when your busy, overwhelmed, and “not the disciplined type.” What You’ll Discover: How to stay motivated when progress feels painfully slowThe...
How do you hold your team accountable without becoming a micromanager? In this episode, I talk with Ashley Herd — employment lawyer turned HR leader and author of The Manager Method — about how to set clear expectations, follow up when things fall through the cracks, and have honest conversations about performance without it feeling punishing or personal. What You’ll Discover: Why agreement is not the same as accountability (and the one conversation most managers skip)How to delegate wi...
⏰ DOORS CLOSING: Apply for Lead from Within by March 20th: https://melodywilding.com/lfw Re-org fatigue is real. The constant waves of change – new bosses, shifting priorities, uncertainty about your future – can leave you feeling like you're just trying to keep your head above water. But what if you could use these moments to advance your career? In this episode, Melody shares the four mistakes you need to avoid if you want to come out of the next re-structure in a stronger position. F...
Doors for Lead from Within close March 20th and this may be the only public enrollment until 2027. In this episode, I'm answering every question you might have about the program: what it is, what's included, who it's for, what kind of results clients have gotten, and how to know if it's right for you. If you've been curious or on the fence, listen in. RSVP for the Lead from Within Open House on March 17th: https://melodywilding.com/openhouse FREE TRAINING: Effortless Executive Presenc...
👉 Doors for Lead from Within close March 20th. Apply by March 13th and get $500 off enrollment. In this replay of the webinar, Rise Into Your Next Big Role, I reveal why everything you've been taught about getting ahead stops working at the mid-career level — and walk you through the four-part RISE formula my clients use to land promotions, build org-wide influence, and finally break through the mid-career ceiling. Apply to Lead From Within at melodywilding.com/lead-from-within, or RSVP for t...
👉 FREE LIVE CLASS: “Rise Into Your Next Big Role”: https://melodywilding.com/masterclass At a certain level, being great at your job isn't enough anymore. You need influence – the ability to get people to say yes to your ideas, your projects, your vision for where things should go. Mo Bunnell, author of Give to Grow, joins Melody today to discuss the practical side of building influence, without the politics, the schmoozing, or the icky feeling that makes most people avoid it altogether...
👉 FREE LIVE CLASS: “Rise Into Your Next Big Role”: https://melodywilding.com/masterclass What does it actually take to get executives to trust you with bigger and better opportunities? In this episode, you’ll hear from Nirali, an alumni of Melody’s program Lead from Within. She shares how she went from two years of advocating for something she believed in to finally getting executive approval, building a team, and being positioned as the person leadership showcases to the rest of the co...
👉 FREE LIVE CLASS: “Rise Into Your Next Big Role”: https://melodywilding.com/masterclass Ever wish your team could just read your mind? Same. In this episode, I'm sharing the next best thing: my Me Manual. You’ll hear inside the actual document I give my team that explains how I work, what I expect, and what I need to lead. Whether you're stepping into a bigger role, establishing yourself with a new team, or trying to scale without everything falling apart, this is a tool you need. ...
Your workday doesn't end when you close your laptop. It ends when you stop thinking about work, which for many professionals is…never. In this episode, Melody sits down with psychologist Dr. Guy Winch to talk about why so many of us can't switch off and what it's costing us at home. Guy shares insights from his new book, Mind Over Grind: How to Break Free When Work Hijacks Your Life. You’ll Discover: How to train your brain to switch off from work at the end of the dayThe 15-minut...
Relationships matter more than ever. How you build trust and influence with your team and direct reports, but also up the chain of command with your superiors, determines your success and your level of satisfaction at work. Enjoy this chat between Melody and Erica Keswin, author of Bring Your Human to Work, The Retention Revolution, and Rituals Roadmap. They discuss the nuanced skills and strategies today’s best leaders are using to stand out in our AI-enabled world – where everything happens...
📌 FREE “Managing Up & Down in the Age of AI” event. February 3rd, 3pm ET: https://melodywilding.com/managing-up-and-down You’re doing everything "right" at work, but still don’t have the respect and opportunities you’d hoped you’d have by this point in your career. Sound familiar? There are 4 quiet, invisible shifts in how people behave at work and how organizations operate that have fundamentally changed the rules of gaining influence. In this episode, Melody reveals how to positio...
We've all had that boss, the one who makes work harder, not easier. But what if YOU are that boss without realizing it? In this honest conversation, Wall Street Journal bestselling author Mita Mallick shares how she became the micromanaging, disengaged leader she never wanted and how it opened her eyes. You'll hear why bad bosses aren't born but made and the specific behaviors that drive teams away without you even noticing. Whether you're navigating a difficult manager right now or worried y...
Helen Tupper, co-author of Learn Like a Lobster, joins Melody to share why the most successful professionals aren't trying to KNOW it all, they're LEARNING it all. She reveals how to stay relevant without adding more to your plate or risking your credibility. If you're tired of feeling like everyone else is keeping up while you're barely hanging on, this conversation will give you a way forward that actually fits your life. What You’ll Discover: What lobsters can teach you about resourc...
If you’re sick of being told “bring your whole self to work!” and having zero idea what that means, this episode is for you. Claude Silver, author of Be Yourself at Work, joins Melody to discuss how to discover who you want to be at work after years of being defined by comparison, what your options are when your current role doesn't feel like a fit, and how to lead with emotional intelligence while driving accountability and results. About Claude Silver Claude Silver is on a mission to ...
If you've ever found yourself overexplaining in emails, freezing up when you're put on the spot, or second-guessing your words long after a meeting ends, then this episode is for you. Melody reveals three habits of highly effective communicators – habits that help your ideas land, your voice carry weight, and your confidence show up before you even say a word. What You’ll Discover: Why your message isn’t landing – and the subtle shift that makes people actually listenA powerful mindset ...
You work hard, get promoted, receive praise—but there’s still a part of you that feels like it’s all temporary, that maybe it happened by chance. In this episode, Melody reveals how imposter syndrome goes beyond simple self-doubt. It's about how we process positive experiences, often attributing success to luck while internalizing every small misstep as proof of inadequacy. She shares four actionable steps to help you shift your thinking What You’ll Discover: Why your successes often feel fle...
⏰ LAST CHANCE: Doors for Speak Like a Senior Leader™ close December 16th at 11:59pm. Get the details and secure your spot: https://speaklikeaseniorleader.com You know that sinking feeling when you're in a high-stakes meeting and your brain just... scrambles? You start talking in circles. In this episode, Melody sits down with Missy, an IT Director who was being groomed for VP but struggled with one thing: staying articulate and composed under stress. Through Speak Like a Senior Leader™,...
📢 DOORS OPEN: Speak Like a Senior Leader™ gives you the system to become a crisp, clear, confident communicator and be handed dream opportunities before you ever ask for them. Secure your spot: https://speaklikeaseniorleader.com A key influence skill of executive leaders is “reading the room,” but HOW do you do it? In this episode, you’ll hear from Candice, an analytics leader at Google. She shares exactly how she learned to diagnose someone's communication style in minutes and tailor her mes...
In this value-packed replay of Melody’s most recent training, you will: Discover a 3-second test that reveals whether you sound credible and executive-ready…or still like a junior executorSay goodbye to agonizing over the "right" thing to say. THIS matters more than accuracyLearn one simple structure to go from a rambling response to laser-sharp clarityGet five words that flip a combative conversation into strategic problem-solvingSee what you're missing in every status meeting that cou...
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