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Melody J. Wilding

Melody Wilding is a writer, licensed social worker, and workplace success coach for sensitive high-achievers tired of getting in their own way. Her first book, Trust Yourself: Stop Overthinking and Channel Your Emotions for Success at Work, is available now. For The Muse, she’s covered topics ranging from work relationships to mental health. Her writing has also appeared on Forbes, Business Insider, and Quartz, and her expertise and advice have been featured in The New York Times, The Oprah Magazine, and NBC News. Named one of Business Insider’s “Most Innovative Coaches,” her clients include executives from companies such as Google, Citibank, and IBM. She also teaches human behavior at Hunter College.

ARTICLES BY MELODY J. WILDING

By Melody J. WildingTrying to Find the Right Career and Job for You? Use This Hierarchy of Needs Approach

By Melody J. WildingWhat You Can Realistically Do When You Work on a Dysfunctional Team

By Melody J. Wilding5 Coping Strategies for When You're Feeling Anxious at Work

By Melody J. Wilding5 Different Types of Imposter Syndrome (and 5 Ways to Battle Each One)

By Melody J. WildingWhat You Need to Know if You Think Seasonal Depression's Affecting Your Work

By Melody J. WildingHow to Realistically Change Careers When Your Current Job Totally Drains You

By Melody J. WildingHow to Get Your Loved Ones To Understand Your Crazy Work Schedule (and Why You're a Little on Edge)

By Melody J. Wilding3 Reasons You Can't Motivate Yourself at Work Anymore—and How to Overcome Each One

By Melody J. Wilding3 "Dream Job" Myths You Need to Stop Believing if You Want to Be Happy

By Melody J. WildingWhat to Do When Your Boss Is a Workaholic and Expects You to Be One Too

By Melody J. WildingEverything Changes—Here's How You Can Get Better at Accepting That Fact

By Melody J. WildingHow to Ask for a Raise When You Hate Talking About Money

By Melody J. Wilding3 Resolutions You're Going to Break—and What You Should Resolve to Do Instead

By Melody J. WildingHere's the Real Deal on What a Coach Can (and Can't) Do for Your Career

By Melody J. Wilding4 Ways to Bounce Back From a Work Rut (No Matter How Long You’ve Been in It)

By Melody J. Wilding6 Ways You Can Stop Being a People Pleaser (That Don't Involve Shouting "No!")

By Melody J. Wilding4 Steps to Stop Seeking Approval in the Office (and What to Do Instead)

By Melody J. WildingYour Guide to Setting Boundaries at Work—Without Making Anyone Resent You

By Melody J. WildingHow to Stay Productive at Work When a Personal Crisis Is Taking Over Your Life

By Melody J. WildingHow to Support a Co-worker Through a Personal Crisis Without Crossing the Line

By Melody J. Wilding5 Signs You’re Way Too Emotionally Invested in Your Job