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Success is
all in your head
(AND YOUR BOSS’S.)
Getting ahead at work isn’t about…
- Putting in the most hours or being the last to leave the office
- Saying "yes" to every half-baked request that lands on your desk
- Being the loudest voice in every meeting
Here’s a little-known secret of the working world’s top performers: They’re not just working hard.
They’ve mastered psychology – both their own and that of those above them.
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power position:
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MASTER YOUR
OWN PSYCHOLOGY
- Sail through high-stakes priorities (without cracking under pressure)
- Confidently lead your team (without overthinking every decision)
- Navigate corporate shuffles (without tearing out your hair)
Your professional power position
- More money
- More autonomy
- More good days at work
Manage up and
influence others
- Speak truth to power (without a dry mouth and sweaty palms)
- Overcome micromanagement (without overstepping your bounds)
- Get in with the right people (without becoming a shameless corporate climber)
All the tools you need to unlock your own professional power position — grounded in rigorous research and real-world experience — are right here waiting for you.
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Let’s get to work.
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"Packed with relatable stories and practical scripts and strategies, Managing Up is an essential guide for learning how to take back your power and advocate for yourself with confidence."
— Liz Fosslien, co-author of WSJ bestseller No Hard Feelings and Big Feelings
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Your team's psychological agility is your ultimate business advantage.
What if your workforce could navigate office dynamics with finesse, transforming workplace tension into professional growth?
What if stress didn’t break your leaders — but instead fueled their problem solving to boost your bottom line?
As a speaker, I don’t just inspire. I decode the psychology of workplace success.
Blending research and actionable tactics, my talks give teams easy-to-use emotional intelligence skills that create clarity among colleagues and drive real business results.
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You don't need a new job. You need a new game plan.
In any role, you’ll encounter new flavors of the same annoyances:
- Your boss will dump a new project in your lap on a Friday afternoon.
- Your company will announce another reorg, and your job description will change. Again.
- The new guy will land a promotion you’ve got your eye on before you can even raise a hand.
The working world around you isn’t changing anytime soon.
But you can change how you assert your boundaries, handle curveballs, and command respect from higher-ups and colleagues alike.
I’m
Melody.
For almost 15 years, I've brought my expertise as a therapist and professor of human behavior to real-world workplace challenges.
The best part?
I’ve ditched corporate jargon and inspirational fluff for straightforward, science-backed techniques that you can start using today to get seen, heard, and paid tomorrow.
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