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Managing Up Without Sucking Up: Melody Wilding on How to Take Control of Your Career

February 26, 2025 • Silver Linings Media LLC

Hard work alone won’t get you ahead—your success depends on how well you navigate workplace dynamics and communicate with decision-makers. That’s where Managing Up comes in.

In this episode of This Is My Silver Lining, I sit down with Melody Wilding, executive coach and bestselling author of Managing Up: How to Get What You Need from the People in Charge, to break down the essential skills for building better relationships with your boss, advocating for yourself, and taking control of your career—without stress or burnout.

We also touch on Melody’s previous book, Trust Yourself, which empowers Sensitive Strivers—high-achievers who feel deeply—to set boundaries, overcome self-doubt, and thrive at work.

If you’ve ever felt overworked, overlooked, or unsure how to move forward in your career, this episode is packed with practical, actionable advice to help you take back your power.

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