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EPISODE · Feb 25, 2026 · 35 MIN

89. Build Credibility With Your C-Suite & Go From ‘Good Executor’ to ‘Strategic Leader’

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

👉 FREE LIVE CLASS: “Rise Into Your Next Big Role”: https://melodywilding.com/masterclass What does it actually take to get executives to trust you with bigger and better opportunities? In this episode, you’ll hear from Nirali, an alumni of Melody’s program Lead from Within. She shares how she went from two years of advocating for something she believed in to finally getting executive approval, building a team, and being positioned as the person leadership showcases to the rest of the company. This is a behind-the-scenes look at what it actually takes to advance when the step-by-step path isn't handed to you. You’ll discover: Why being called a "great executor" can actually be a red flag—and how to know if it isWhat it takes to get buy-in across a massive, matrixed organization where everyone has a different opinionThe difference between knowing you add value and actually being recognized for it (and how to close that gap)How Nirali built relationships with her CFO, Chief of Staff, and HR partner (and why that visibility matters)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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