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Step into your professional power position faster with one-on-one support from our highly trained coaching team.
Some leaders just seem to hold a room’s attention effortlessly. They’re unflappable even when stakes are high. They have genuine influence, not just authority.
Nailing this balance means mastering subtleties and nuances no one teaches you — or even talks about:
You’ve never had direction to deal with the pressure of bigger roles, or managing that nagging inner voice that grows louder as the stakes rise. Until now.
Designed by bestselling author, professor, and award-winning coach Melody Wilding, LMSW, these techniques developed over more than 15 years have shown thousands of professionals how to lead with calm conviction and achieve results like:
Transform how others respond to you — and how you feel about yourself — with coaching grounded in neuroscience and social dynamics research
Get concrete strategies you can implement today. No fluff, no endless self-reflection…just real-world solutions that will bring you more inner peace and influence.
Our proprietary STRIVE Diagnostic™ gives you clear data on your growth across 18 key dimensions – showing exactly where you're making progress and what to focus on next.
Clients take our proprietary STRIVE Diagnostic™ before coaching begins and again at the end of four months. On average, they report …
Our coaching helps driven mid- to senior-level professionals like you master both the inner game (your psychology and emotional regulation) and the outer game (influencing and managing others).
We’ve worked with heads of product, nurse leaders, research scientists, entrepreneurs, and more across a variety of industries — but we only take on clients who are serious about their growth.
Our clients call this proprietary, one-of-a-kind assessment “a real game changer” because it helps you decode their specific stress triggers with speed and clarity.
In this initial 90-minute session, you and your coach will turn your diagnostic insights into a clear action plan. You’ll walk away with specific priorities and a sound strategy for the months ahead.
Meet with your coach every 2 weeks, turning your biggest challenges into meaningful wins (eight 45-minute sessions total). Make decisions without second-guessing, hold your ground in conflicts, and gain trust up, across, and down your chain of command.
Before each session, you’ll document your progress and biggest priorities. This means your coach can focus on exactly what you need.
Work doesn’t wait for your next coaching session. Direct messaging access to your coach means you can get specific guidance right when you need it most.
Stop wondering exactly what to say or do with access to 80+ guides, scripts, and worksheets for step-by-step guidance on everything from asking strategic questions in meetings to saying no to unrealistic deadlines.
Halfway through, we step back to assess your progress and adjust your focus if needed. You’ll see how much you’ve already shifted old patterns — and spot new opportunities to focus on. And we’ll celebrate all your progress in our final session.
Only a small group of certified coaches have been trained in my diagnostic tools, coaching methods, and frameworks. You’ll be in capable and supportive hands during every step of your coaching journey.
Wendy brings a rare combination: deep corporate experience and proven coaching expertise.
With three decades of corporate experience in fast-paced organizations, she knows firsthand the same pressures you’re feeling and the complexities you’re navigating. Her own journey through burnout stoked her desire to help others through professional coaching.
Wendy received her International Coaching Federation certification from the prestigious Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching. She’s worked closely with Melody for over two years – so she’s not just familiar with Melody’s tools, but she’s mastered and developed them further through hundreds of hours working with professionals like you.
Wendy has a talent for tackling the subtle ways you’re holding yourself back. Sure, she’s warm and supportive — but she’ll be direct and ask the questions you’ve been avoiding.
The more specific you are, the better we can assess whether coaching could be right for you. We’ll contact you within 2 business days about your application.
This is a mutual fit assessment! During our call, we’ll get to know you, explain how the process works, and answer your questions about coaching.
If we agree it makes sense to move forward, we’ll get you set up for your private coaching experience.
Private coaching starts at $1,000 monthly with a 4-month committment. (Payment plans available)
The more specific you are, the better we can assess whether coaching could be right for you. We’ll contact you within 2 business days about your application.
This is a mutual fit assessment! During our call, we’ll get to know you, explain how the process works, and answer your questions about coaching.
If we agree it makes sense to move forward, we’ll get you set up for your private coaching experience.
Private coaching starts at $1,000 monthly with a 4-month committment. (Payment plans available)
Inside, clients find their professional power position — that sweet spot where confidence meets influence.
You’ll see changes on two levels. Inside, you’ll stop second-guessing decisions, start trusting your judgment, and feel steady under pressure. Many clients say they start sleeping better and actually enjoying their role instead of just surviving it.
Outside, this new confidence and natural authority shows up in concrete career results, from promotions to raises and beyond.
This is what’s possible when you have a dedicated thought partner who understands the nuances of operating at your level. Cookie-cutter advice won’t cut it anymore – you need someone who can help you navigate the subtle dynamics of influence, the politics of advancement, and the balance of being respected without alienating people.
You’re handling sensitive situations daily – from complex personnel issues to sensitive strategic decisions. You need a safe space to think out loud and work through challenges with complete privacy and discretion.
As certified coaches bound by strict professional ethics, everything you share in our work together stays between us. Your information is also stored in our secure client portal.
Just about anyone can call themselves a coach now, but we’ve developed our proven methodology over 15 years of research and training — and have worked with thousands of professionals worldwide across a variety of positions and industries.
Our coaching, which is grounded in psychology, helps you discover your professional power position: the sweet spot where influence and confidence meet. We tackle your inner game (overcoming your insecurities, staying calm under pressure, etc) as well as the outer game of communicating clearly and commanding respect from others.
Private coaching gives you precise tools you can use immediately: exact phrases for tough conversations, clear steps for handling difficult personalities, and specific strategies for every challenge you face.
And where most coaching is just endless talking with no real end goal, we’ll work toward with our proprietary STRIVE Diagnostic. You should always know where you stand — and most coaches won’t give you that
No, Melody does not offer 1:1 coaching herself. However, you’ll work with one of our highly trained certified coaches who have been personally selected and extensively trained by Melody in her proprietary methodologies, diagnostic tools, and frameworks.
Our coaching team, like Wendy Cary (featured on this page), brings both deep corporate experience and professional coaching expertise to their work with clients. They’ve mastered Melody’s approach through hundreds of hours of practice with professionals just like you.
While Melody doesn’t provide the direct coaching, her research-backed systems and frameworks are the foundation of every coaching relationship, ensuring you receive the same transformative experience that has helped thousands of professionals find their professional power position.
Sessions are via Zoom We serve clients around the world, and we’re always able to schedule calls in a way that works for both you and your coach.
Your employer may pay for coaching or reimburse you! Ask us for more information during your consultation call, or email hello@melodywilding.com.
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