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Psychology at Work | Career Success, Leadership, Communication Skills

Psychology at Work | Career Success, Leadership, Communication Skills

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
  • 80. BEST OF: Overcome Imposter Syndrome with This Psychological Trick

    80. BEST OF: Overcome Imposter Syndrome with This Psychological Trick
    Dec 23 2025

    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 fleeting or undeserved—and what you can do to make them truly stick
    • How imposter syndrome tricks you into downplaying achievements and amplifying self-doubt
    • How to rewire your brain to see success as a reflection of your skills rather than pure luck
    • The neuroscience behind why praise feels uncomfortable for high achievers and how to overcome it.
    • Four proven techniques to reframe how you see your achievements and start owning your success.

    Connect with Melody:

    1. FREE NEWSLETTER: Psychology at Work Weekly
    2. Get on the Waitlist for Speak Like a Senior Leader™
    3. Follow Melody on LinkedIn
    4. Follow Melody on Instagram
    5. Get Melody's new book, Managing Up
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    16 mins
  • 79. From Panic to Poise: How to Speak Clearly When the Stakes Are High

    79. From Panic to Poise: How to Speak Clearly When the Stakes Are High
    Dec 15 2025

    ⏰ 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™, she stopped winging it and learned exactly how to stay and be articulate in high pressure moments.

    Tune in if you want to project the poise and clarity that makes executives see you as ready for the next level and finally walk out of meetings knowing you nailed it instead of replaying every word.

    www.speaklikeaseniorleader.com

    Connect with Melody:

    1. FREE NEWSLETTER: Psychology at Work Weekly
    2. Get on the Waitlist for Speak Like a Senior Leader™
    3. Follow Melody on LinkedIn
    4. Follow Melody on Instagram
    5. Get Melody's new book, Managing Up
    Show More Show Less
    43 mins
  • 78. Read the Room in Real-Time: How Candice Positioned Herself for Global Roles at Google and Beyond

    78. Read the Room in Real-Time: How Candice Positioned Herself for Global Roles at Google and Beyond
    Dec 10 2025

    📢 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 message on the fly. You'll hear the framework she uses to read any room (interviews, stakeholder meetings, even emails), how she positions the same achievement differently depending on who's listening, and more. If you've ever felt like you're guessing in high-stakes moments and need a system for reading people fast, this conversation gives you one.

    Connect with Melody:

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