Award-Winning Executive Coach Reveals 5 Strategies to Build Influence at Work & Grow in Your Career

Award-Winning Executive Coach Reveals 5 Strategies to Build Influence at Work & Grow in Your Career

Author: Howie Chan, Influence Strategist @ The Behavioring Company March 24, 2026 Duration: 56:09
Award-winning executive coach and bestselling author of Managing Up, Melody Wilding, joins Howie Chan to unpack influence in the workplace - especially when you don’t hold the power.  Known for her work with “sensitive strivers,” Melody reveals how high performers can stop overthinking, set boundaries, and communicate strategically to gain respect, visibility, and career momentum. She introduces her STRIVE framework, helping listeners identify their own behavioral patterns and unlock their ability to lead, persuade, and navigate complex workplace dynamics. You’ll learn how to adapt your communication style to different personalities, why “managing up” is actually about taking control of your own career, and how to build influence without sacrificing authenticity.  What’s Your Influence Style? What do you do when you need someone to do something?  This quiz will help you discover what is your most natural influence style, so you can use that strength more effectively (and know your blind spots.) → https://www.influencestylequiz.com/ Join 500+ leaders who've already uncovered what their style is. Chapters: 00:00:00 The Psychology of Emotional Spirals 00:10:08 The STRIVE Framework 00:15:50 Communication Styles & Influence 00:25:25 Managing Up vs. “Sucking Up” 00:33:34 Why Boundaries Build Leadership 00:46:40 Power Mapping Stakeholders From Melody Wilding: Website: https://melodywilding.com/   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melodywilding   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melodywilding/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@melodywildinglmsw  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melodywildinglmsw  Find all of Melody's career-accelerating books here: https://melodywilding.com/books/  Take a look at the clip that played at the beginning of this episode: https://youtu.be/VuZ3TeEeCYQ?si=VOk1DCUxrtWwNnza  Get people to buy into your ideas and offers! Join the FREE Influence Anyone newsletter. Each week, I uncover a proven strategy from world experts and scientific research to influence human behavior – including your own. 📩 Go to: www.howiechan.com/sub _ This episode of Influence Anyone was produced by Ideablossoms.

Howie Chan hosts Influence Anyone, a conversation that digs into the practical mechanics of persuasion and personal change. Rather than abstract theory, this podcast focuses on applied influence psychology, translating research and real-world experience into actionable strategies. Episodes feature dialogues with leading experts and practitioners, dissecting the subtle psychological forces that shape both internal motivation and external agreement. You’ll hear discussions on mastering your own mindset and habits alongside concrete methods for branding, storytelling, and negotiation. The aim is to move from insight to implementation, turning behavioral science into reliable playbooks for leadership and persuasion. Covering intersections of science, business, marketing, and social dynamics, the podcast provides a nuanced look at how influence operates in various arenas of life. Listeners gain a deeper understanding of the principles that drive decision-making, equipping them to navigate professional challenges and personal goals with greater clarity. The tone is exploratory and detailed, prioritizing depth over quick fixes. By examining the hidden architecture of influence, Howie Chan creates a resource for anyone looking to understand the why behind effective action and communication. This is a place where academic findings meet street-level practice, all dedicated to creating more meaningful and effective outcomes.
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Influence Anyone is a show about the science of influencing human behavior — ethically, strategically, and at scale. Each episode features conversations with world-class thinkers and practitioners in psychology, persuasi…