Negotiate Anything Hard Work Isn’t Enough—You Have to Manage Up! - with Melody Wilding
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Apr 8, 2025 
In this insightful conversation, Melody Wilding, an executive coach and author of Managing Up, shares strategies for taking control of your career. She explains how being a 'team player' can hinder your reputation and offers practical advice on setting boundaries without creating conflict. Melody emphasizes the importance of managing up—not to flatter, but to influence and thrive. Listeners will gain tools for improving workplace dynamics, mastering negotiation, and enhancing their professional presence to overcome self-doubt.
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Reclaiming Control
- Managing up is about reclaiming agency and control at work.
- It helps you feel confident in your contributions instead of feeling powerless.
Proactive Career Management
- Proactively manage your career development; don't wait for rewards.
- Advocate for your career and tell your story, or others might misrepresent it.
Transformation Story
- A C-suite client struggled with her CEO's criticism and lack of understanding.
- By adapting her communication, focusing on impact, and acting as a partner, she earned a substantial bonus and regained control.
