Author: Melody

Try This Mind Trick To Deal With Annoying Co-Workers

At some point in your career, you’ll undoubtedly cross paths with colleagues that irk you. Maybe it’s the presumption that their opinions are the only correct ones on the planet or their blatant brown-nosing to get on the boss’ good side. Perhaps you can’t stand how their arrogance, moodiness or quick temper puts a damper […]

How to Manage Your Friends (Without Making It Awkward)

When you’re a fast-rising millennial stepping into a managerial role for the first time, there’s certainly a lot to think about. You’ve probably wondered if your older colleagues will consider you experienced enough. Or maybe you’ve thought about how the shift in responsibility will affect your work-life balance. But many new managers have a worry […]

Stop Fighting Your Inner Critic For Good [Watch my TEDx Talk]

Think about the last time you felt fear and anxiety take control of your day. Maybe it stopped you from making an important contribution in a meeting because you felt like your opinion wasn’t worthwhile. Or maybe a simple email took you hours to write because your inner critic kept telling you it wasn’t good […]

6 Do’s and Don’ts For Talking Politics At Work

Politics is already a sensitive subject at the office. The touchiness has been amplified recently. Yet whether it’s in the office, during happy hour or even on social media, politics will likely come up. Although it’s easier said than done, plenty of experts maintain you should never discuss politics at work under any circumstances.  After […]

That time I blanked out on stage at TEDx

Well, that’s a wrap. My first TEDx talk is in the books! Getting up on stage to share a message about why you should listen to your inner critic and quit making it your enemy was a tremendous honor. Speaking at TEDx was an exhilarating, challenging experience that I’ll write more about in the future. […]

Come From a ‘Dysfunctional’ Family? You’d Make a Great Entrepreneur

We’re living in a golden age of entrepreneurship. There’s never been a more favorable time for founders, freelancers and members of the side-hustle generation seeking to define success on their own terms. Look around and you’ll find no shortage of inspirational figures leading the way. They are today’s visionaries, including self-made women who have built […]