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Psychology at Work | Career Success, Leadership, Communication Skills

Psychology at Work | Career Success, Leadership, Communication Skills

Written by: Melody Wilding
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Have you ever felt like you're the only one struggling with self-doubt at work? Maybe you’ve wondered why office politics seem so complicated or how some people seem to influence so effortlessly?

The secret is that every day at work, we're surrounded by psychological dynamics - internal and external. There's the voice in our head second-guessing our decisions, the subtle power plays in meetings, the unspoken expectations that shape our behavior and others. Yet most of us are dropped into our careers with zero insight into these invisible forces.

That changes today. Welcome to Psychology at Work. I’m your host Melody Wilding, licensed social worker, human behavior professor, and author of two books: Trust Yourself: Stop Overthinking and Channel Your Emotions for Success at Work and Managing Up: How to Get What You Need From the People in Charge. With a background as an emotion researcher, therapist, and after over 13 years of coaching thousands of executives and leaders across the world, there’s nothing I love more than helping emotionally intelligent people like you use superpower to make work better for themselves and everyone around them.

Because here’s the thing, technical skills will only get you so far in your career. It's mastering your own psychology and understanding that of others that will truly make or break your success.

While your coding skills might land you a job, it's your ability to manage stress and stay focused under pressure that will help you meet tight deadlines and deliver high-quality work.

Your financial acumen might get you noticed, but it's your ability to navigate stakeholder relationships and office politics that will help you secure buy-in for your ideas.

Your strategic thinking might earn you a promotion, but it's your self-awareness and ability to regulate your emotions that will make you an effective leader people want to follow.

The title of this show is a playful nod to our double focus. First, we explore how psychology operates in professional settings. But second, in each episode you’re going to walk away with practical insights that you can put to work right away.

I know firsthand how challenging it can be to navigate the workplace when you're sensitive, empathetic, and prone to overthinking. That's why I created this podcast that brings you the tools and insights I wish I'd had earlier in my career.

Get ready, because you’re going to learn how to master the ‘silent rules’ of human behavior so you can achieve career success without sacrificing inner peace.

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Episodes
  • 89. Build Credibility With Your C-Suite & Go From ‘Good Executor’ to ‘Strategic Leader’

    89. Build Credibility With Your C-Suite & Go From ‘Good Executor’ to ‘Strategic Leader’
    Feb 25 2026

    👉 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 company. This is a behind-the-scenes look at what it actually takes to advance when the step-by-step path isn't handed to you.

    You’ll discover:

    • Why being called a "great executor" can actually be a red flag—and how to know if it is
    • What it takes to get buy-in across a massive, matrixed organization where everyone has a different opinion
    • The difference between knowing you add value and actually being recognized for it (and how to close that gap)
    • How Nirali built relationships with her CFO, Chief of Staff, and HR partner (and why that visibility matters)

    Rise into Your Next Big Role Training

    https:// melodywilding.com/masterclass

    Connect with Melody:

    1. FREE NEWSLETTER: Psychology at Work Weekly
    2. Get on the Waitlist for Speak Like a Senior Leader™
    3. Get on the Waitlist for Lead from Within
    4. Get Melody's new book, Managing Up
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    35 mins
  • 88. Inside My ‘Me Manual’: Scale Yourself as a Leader & Set Expectations Without Micromanaging

    88. Inside My ‘Me Manual’: Scale Yourself as a Leader & Set Expectations Without Micromanaging
    Feb 18 2026

    👉 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.

    You’ll discover:

    • How to translate your intuitive way of operating into language your team can actually follow (without sounding like a diva)
    • The #1 shift I had to make as my company scaled (and why it felt terrifying)
    • The "runway" concept that changed how my team brings me requests and decisions

    Rise into Your Next Big Role Training

    https:// melodywilding.com/masterclass

    Connect with Melody:

    1. FREE NEWSLETTER: Psychology at Work Weekly
    2. Get on the Waitlist for Speak Like a Senior Leader™
    3. Get on the Waitlist for Lead from Within
    4. Get Melody's new book, Managing Up
    Show More Show Less
    40 mins
  • 87. When Work Hijacks Your Life and How to Get It Back (Top Psychologist Shares)

    87. When Work Hijacks Your Life and How to Get It Back (Top Psychologist Shares)
    Feb 11 2026

    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 day
    • The 15-minute habit that brings neglected parts of yourself back to life
    • The #1 question to ask yourself when ruminating thoughts won't stop
    • A two-word swap that makes a stressful job instantly feel more manageable

    About Guy Winch

    Guy Winch Ph.D. is an internationally renowned psychologist who advocates for integrating the science of emotional health into our daily lives. His science based selfhelp books have been translated into 30 languages and his 3 viral TED Talks have garnered over 35 million views. He advises start-ups in the mental health space, worked with the US and UK governments, and has created emotional health programs for fortune 500 companies. His work has been featured in the NY Times, WSJ, The Boston Globe, CNN, TIME, Psychology Today, and other major outlets. He is the co-host of the Ambie Nominated Dear Therapists podcast. He lives and maintains a private practice in Manhattan. https://www.guywinch.com/

    Rise into Your Next Big Role Training

    https:// melodywilding.com/masterclass

    Connect with Melody:

    1. FREE NEWSLETTER: Psychology at Work Weekly
    2. Get on the Waitlist for Speak Like a Senior Leader™
    3. Get on the Waitlist for Lead from Within
    4. Get Melody's new book, Managing Up
    Show More Show Less
    33 mins
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