Award-winning executive coach and bestselling author of Managing Up, Melody Wilding, joins Howie Chan to unpack influence in the workplace - especially when you don’t hold the power.

Known for her work with “sensitive strivers,” Melody reveals how high performers can stop overthinking, set boundaries, and communicate strategically to gain respect, visibility, and career momentum. She introduces her STRIVE framework, helping listeners identify their own behavioral patterns and unlock their ability to lead, persuade, and navigate complex workplace dynamics.

You’ll learn how to adapt your communication style to different personalities, why “managing up” is actually about taking control of your own career, and how to build influence without sacrificing authenticity.

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Chapters:

00:00:00 The Psychology of Emotional Spirals

00:10:08 The STRIVE Framework

00:15:50 Communication Styles & Influence

00:25:25 Managing Up vs. “Sucking Up”

00:33:34 Why Boundaries Build Leadership

00:46:40 Power Mapping Stakeholders

From Melody Wilding:

Website: https://melodywilding.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melodywilding

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melodywilding/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@melodywildinglmsw

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melodywildinglmsw

Find all of Melody's career-accelerating books here: https://melodywilding.com/books/

Take a look at the clip that played at the beginning of this episode: https://youtu.be/VuZ3TeEeCYQ?si=VOk1DCUxrtWwNnza

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