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EPISODE · Aug 20, 2025 · 31 MIN

60. Worried You’re Always “In Trouble” at Work (Even When Nothing’s Wrong)? Here’s Why

from Psychology at Work | Career Success, Leadership, Communication Skills · host Melody Wilding

🗓️ FREE TRAINING: High Performance Under High Pressure – September 9th at 3pm ET (replay available): https://melodywilding.com/highperformance —Accomplished professionals with decades of experience and impressive titles often find themselves trapped in a bizarre pattern: despite their proven competence, they regularly feel like scared children about to get in trouble at work. Melody explores this visceral reaction and how to rewire your response so you can show up with the confidence your experience has earned you. What You’ll Discover:Why a simple "Can we chat?" email from your boss can trigger the same physical response as facing your parents' disappointment as a childThe hidden connection between being a "good kid" and struggling with executive presence decades laterHow this pattern shows up differently as you climb the corporate ladder - and why it gets worse, not better (if you’re not careful) How to use this 7-letter word to pull yourself out of emotional panic and into logical reasoningThe one minute technique that instantly calms your brain's fear center when you feel triggered https://melodywilding.com/summitConnect with Melody:FREE NEWSLETTER: Psychology at Work WeeklyGet on the Waitlist for Speak Like a Senior Leader™Get on the Waitlist for Lead from WithinGet Melody's new book, Managing Up

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