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The 10 Conversations You Need to Master at Work | Melody Wilding
Manage episode 470569811 series 2468001
Managing up isn’t about sucking up—it’s about taking control of your career. This week, executive coach and author Melody Wilding joins us to break down the ten essential workplace conversations that help you set boundaries, advocate for yourself, and navigate office dynamics with confidence. From understanding communication styles to negotiating your worth, Melody shares practical scripts and psychological insights that can help you work smarter—not just harder.
©2025 Behavioral Grooves
Topics[00:00] Introduction to Melody Wilding
[01:15] Redefining Managing Up: What It Really Means
[02:52] The 10 Conversations That Matter Most at Work
[04:47] How You Teach People How to Treat You
[10:32] Communication Styles: The Key to Navigating Workplace Dynamics
[22:25] The Money Conversation: How to Ask for a Raise the Right Way
[28:15] How to Push Back Diplomatically on Low-Value Tasks
[33:50] The Role of Visibility and Navigating Office Politics
[41:58] The "Me Manual": Understanding & Asserting Your Own Style
[50:16] Finding Your Groove: Melody's Career Journey
[57:35] Grooving Session: Managing Up
©2025 Behavioral Grooves
LinksJoin the Behavioral Grooves community
Subscribe to Behavioral Grooves on YouTube
Musical LinksArcade Fire - Reflektor
Death Cab For Cutie - Soul Meets Body
474 episodes
Manage episode 470569811 series 2468001
Managing up isn’t about sucking up—it’s about taking control of your career. This week, executive coach and author Melody Wilding joins us to break down the ten essential workplace conversations that help you set boundaries, advocate for yourself, and navigate office dynamics with confidence. From understanding communication styles to negotiating your worth, Melody shares practical scripts and psychological insights that can help you work smarter—not just harder.
©2025 Behavioral Grooves
Topics[00:00] Introduction to Melody Wilding
[01:15] Redefining Managing Up: What It Really Means
[02:52] The 10 Conversations That Matter Most at Work
[04:47] How You Teach People How to Treat You
[10:32] Communication Styles: The Key to Navigating Workplace Dynamics
[22:25] The Money Conversation: How to Ask for a Raise the Right Way
[28:15] How to Push Back Diplomatically on Low-Value Tasks
[33:50] The Role of Visibility and Navigating Office Politics
[41:58] The "Me Manual": Understanding & Asserting Your Own Style
[50:16] Finding Your Groove: Melody's Career Journey
[57:35] Grooving Session: Managing Up
©2025 Behavioral Grooves
LinksJoin the Behavioral Grooves community
Subscribe to Behavioral Grooves on YouTube
Musical LinksArcade Fire - Reflektor
Death Cab For Cutie - Soul Meets Body
474 episodes
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