The Highly Valued Leader Podcast
Welcome to The Highly Valued Leader podcast where I make it simple for leaders at all levels to amplify their value. My name is Mel Savage. I went from working in the mailroom at a small ad agency to senior management at McDonald’s making multiple six figures to running my own multiple six figure executive coaching business. I’ve had huge successes in my career and epic failures and all of it taught me the World Class leadership mindset and skillsets that I simplify for my clients, and share with you on this podcast. I’ll help you reset your leadership style, demystify the politics and help you become the leader everyone wants on their team. Get ready for the most honest, direct and revolutionary leadership coaching you’ve ever heard. Let’s simplify leadership together.
Episodes
112 episodes
112: What Senior Leaders Hear When You Won’t Stop Talking
In this episode, I’ll walk you through what senior leaders actually hear when you don’t know how to get to the point and how to shift into sharper, stronger communication that positions you as someone ready for the next level.When you’re...
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21:29
The 3 Habits That Keep Getting You Overlooked
Sometimes it’s not a lack of skill or ambition that keeps you from advancing; it’s the subtle habits you don’t even realize are working against you.In this episode, I’ll walk you through three common habits that quietly hold leaders back...
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32:45
Why Chasing Your Team is Killing Your Credibility
If you find yourself constantly following up, reminding, or nudging your team to get things done, you’re not leading, you’re chasing. And while it may feel necessary, this habit could be quietly damaging your credibility.In this episode,...
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29:25
109: Why Your Ideas Keep Getting Shut Down
In this episode, I’ll walk you through why your ideas keep getting shut down and the 3 shifts that help you show up strategically, speak with authority, and actually get heard (and what to start doing before the next meeting).Wh...
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28:45
107: How to Lead Yourself When Senior Leaders Are Reactive
When senior leaders are reactive, it can feel like you're constantly navigating uncertainty and chaos. But instead of getting caught up in the turbulence, you can take charge of your own leadership journey.In this episode, we’ll e...
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18:44
106: How Emotionally Intelligent Leaders Achieve Goals
This podcast is all about setting goals.I’m going to offer you some proven strategies to achieve them and the emotional hurdles you’ll have to overcome to execute these strategies.When you’re ready to become a top-performin...
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44:00
105: 5 Mistakes that Prevent Leaders from Getting Ahead
We will discuss the 5 common mistakes that prevent leaders from getting ahead in their careers.We are talking all about how to get ahead at work which can be with promotions or can be with job opportunities. It could just be takin...
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29:20
104: Building Back My Confidence and Getting a Promotion
My Client, Ruth, had her confidence shattered by a toxic work situation.After working together, she didn’t just bounce back—she got promoted out of that step-back role and set her career back on track, stron...
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42:17
103: Using Your Mindset to Get Promoted
My Client, Becca, was the Director of Operations at a startup that was struggling to stay afloat. And before the startup even closed its doors, she landed an incredible opportunity as the VP of Operations at a larger, more establ...
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47:27
102: How to Get Promoted Externally
After just 6 months, my client Selena landed a bigger role, at a bigger company with a much bigger salary.My Client Selena is an HR Director in the Oil & Gas industry who got an external promotion with a lot more money....
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53:21
101: Two Promotion Offers in 3 Months
After working together for only 3 months, my client, Michaela had two internal promotion offers sitting in front of her.In today’s podcast episode, I’m speaking with Michaela so she can share her story and tell you how she did it ...
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41:35
100: How to Get Promoted in the Next 6 Months
I’m giving you an exclusive sneak peek into my Spotlight Strategy – three powerful, yet simple strategies every leader should have in their personal marketing plan.Imagine securing that promotion within half a year – that’s the ...
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32:10
099: How Do Leaders Effectively Deal with Senior-Level Bullies?
In this episode, we tackle the challenging issue of handling senior-level bullies in the workplace.Whether it's a difficult boss or a toxic leader, navigating these situations can be tough. We'll explore practical strategies to m...
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39:30
098: The 90-Day Onboarding Strategy That Doesn’t Burn Leaders Out
Explore how to craft an effective 90-day onboarding plan for your new leadership role without falling into the trap of overworking or burning out.Learn the key elements to include in your plan to ensure you hit the ground running...
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29:46
097: How Do I Improve My Resilience as a Leader?
Dive into the essential skill of resilience and explore how to build emotional capacity to navigate challenges with confidence and clarity.Discover practical strategies to strengthen your mental and emotional resilience over time,...
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31:05
096: How Leaders Can Work 40 Hours a Week
Dive into the myth that great leadership requires burning the candle at both ends.Learn how you can become a highly effective leader by managing your time better and embracing the idea that it’s not only okay but powerful, to wor...
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27:44
095: How Do I Get More Savvy About Self-Promotion
Learn how to prioritize and integrate self-promotion authentically, so it resonates with both you and your audience.I’ll be talking about why self-promotion is critical as a leader and how to do it in a way that’s natural, authen...
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20:26
094: How Do I Get My Confidence Back?
Dive into the common challenge of losing confidence and why it's completely normal for leaders to experience this.We'll explore practical strategies to consistently tap into your confidence, so you can shift your focus from self-...
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20:30
093: Am I Actually Senior Leadership Material?
Explore how to determine if you’re ready for a senior leadership role.I discuss key traits and skills of effective leaders and offer practical advice on assessing your leadership potential. I also provide strategies for overcomin...
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19:20
092: How Do I Get My Team Members to Get Along?
Discover strategies to manage potential conflicts and transform them into opportunities for deeper team connections.I will help you manage potential conflict situations on your team so that instead of festering and becoming a big...
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31:17
091: Do I really hate my job or is it a mid-career crisis?
Discover practical strategies to ground yourself and make thoughtful career decisions when feeling confused or disheartened.I'll help you identify the root of your feelings and provide guidance on navigating this challenging phas...
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27:54
090: How Do I Create a High-Performing Team?
Discover the critical elements to build a high-performing team and learn how your leadership and strategy can make all the difference.Regardless of the company, workload, number of staff, or quality of s...
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37:11
089: How To Let People Do Things Their Way (when my way is better)
Delve into the reasons behind the impulse to micromanage and the blind spots that may be driving this behavior.Learn how to reset your thinking and embrace a leadership style that prioritizes empowering your team. By letting go of...
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