Channel Your Emotions for Workplace Success with Melody Wilding

Aug 3, 2024

Melody Wilding, an executive coach and author, shares her insights on the 'sensitive striver' personality—highly driven individuals prone to burnout. She discusses how to manage emotional responses in challenging work environments and highlights the significance of setting boundaries. Melody provides practical strategies for enhancing negotiation skills and fostering healthier professional relationships. Tune in for her expert advice on overcoming perfectionism and building confidence in conflict!

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ANECDOTE

Burnout Story

Melody Wilding, a licensed social worker and executive coach, experienced burnout early in her career due to people-pleasing and self-doubt.
She used her psychology background to develop coping mechanisms, now shared in her book, "Trust Yourself."

INSIGHT

Sensitive Strivers

"Sensitive strivers" are individuals who are both highly sensitive and high-achieving, often experiencing opposing strengths and weaknesses.
These individuals are deeply empathetic and thoughtful but can become overwhelmed in fast-paced or aggressive environments.

ADVICE

Working with Sensitive Strivers

Individuals should choose work environments that suit their sensitivity levels.
When working with sensitive strivers, adjust communication styles to avoid overwhelming them and misinterpreting their reactions.

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In this enlightening episode of Negotiate Anything, host Kwame Christian sits down with Melody Wilding, an executive coach, licensed social worker, and author of the book, "Trust Yourself: Stop Overthinking and Channel Your Emotions for Success at Work." Melody delves into her unique concept of the "sensitive striver," exploring how individuals with this personality type can navigate challenging work environments and high-stakes negotiations. The conversation offers practical insights into understanding and managing one's own emotional responses and setting boundaries to foster healthier professional relationships. As always, Kwame brings his expert touch, guiding the discussion to uncover actionable strategies for listeners to enhance their negotiation skills and find confidence in conflict.

**In this episode, we will cover:**

- The concept of the "sensitive striver" and how it impacts negotiation and workplace dynamics.

- Practical strategies for managing emotional responses and avoiding burnout.

- Techniques for setting boundaries and asserting needs in professional settings to improve negotiations.

Melody's Website https://melodywilding.com/what-is-a-sensitive-striver/

Buy the Book: Trust Yourself Stop Overthinking and Channel Your Emotions for Success at Work https://www.amazon.com/Trust-Yourself-Overthinking-Channel-Emotions/dp/1797201964

Follow Melody on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/melodywilding/

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