Getting talked over in meetings is one of the most common (and most demoralizing) experiences professionals face at work. But what if there's something in your communication style that's unintentionally inviting interruptions? In this episode, Melody unpacks the REAL reasons you keep getting cut off – and none of them have anything to do with developing a thicker skin.

What You’ll Discover:

• How a Senior Account Director went from getting derailed every meeting to being described as "in command"
• The #1 thing you should ask yourself before opening your mouth (99% of people get this wrong)
• Specific phrases to reclaim the conversation when someone talks over you, without looking defensive

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5 secrets to speak with crisp, confident authority, even if you’re an introvert or overthinker.

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“You’re too detailed." "You’re too in the weeds." "You need to zoom out." You've heard the feedback, but nobody’s told you what to actually DO about it. Reshmi, a program manager at a major CPG company, was hearing this constantly despite being one of the most capable people on her team. In this conversation, she shares specific changes that turned "she's too tactical" into "I love how you framed that" feedback from executives.

You’ll discover:

• Why "delegate more" is bad advice for the "too in the weeds" problem
• How to stop over-preparing for every meeting and still sound intelligent and informed
• C-Suite goes on tangents? Here’s how to get the conversation back on track

FREE TRAINING: Effortless Executive Presence

LIVE VIRTUAL EVENT May 5th @ 3pm ET

5 secrets to speak with crisp, confident authority, even if you’re an introvert or overthinker.

https://melodywilding.com/training/

Connect with Melody:

1. FREE NEWSLETTER: Psychology at Work Weekly
2. Get on the Waitlist for Speak Like a Senior Leader™
3. Get on the Waitlist for Lead from Within
4. Get Melody's new book, Managing Up

If you're a working mom who feels like you're constantly falling short both in your career and at home, this episode will change how you think about why. Dr. Corinne Low joins Melody to discuss "the squeeze" — that period when caregiving demands and professional growth peak at the exact same time — and why so many women end up making permanent sacrifices to survive what's actually a temporary season. We also get into what you can do to redefine success during this period, from renegotiating the invisible labor in your household to thinking about your time like an economist.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• The invisible iceberg beneath every "equal" partnership that most couples never talk about
• Think your career is over after 40? Here’s why your chance of promotion increases with age
• An economist's trick for figuring out which of your daily tasks you should stop doing entirely

FREE TRAINING: Effortless Executive Presence

LIVE VIRTUAL EVENT May 5th @ 3pm ET

5 secrets to speak with crisp, confident authority, even if you’re an introvert or overthinker.

https://melodywilding.com/training/

Connect with Melody:

1. FREE NEWSLETTER: Psychology at Work Weekly
2. Get on the Waitlist for Speak Like a Senior Leader™
3. Get on the Waitlist for Lead from Within
4. Get Melody's new book, Managing Up