Leadership Coaching Blog

We dive into what it really means to lead with courage and integrity in complex and sometimes disheartening environments. My guest also shares powerful insights on intergenerational mentorship, networking for values-aligned connection and how to stay grounded when perfectionism and urgency take over.

Together, we talk about the shifting landscape of connection, especially for younger generations, and how technology, the pandemic and evolving social norms have made it harder to build and maintain authentic relationships.

We dive into the psychology behind high performance. Together we explore the hidden forces that shape high performers, from early emotional wounds that fuel relentless ambition to the dysfunctional patterns that drive success but undermine fulfillment.

We explore why self-trust matters more than fearlessness, how small, low-risk experiments can rewire long-held patterns of self-doubt and practical ways to pause, observe your triggers and create new neural “tracks” that support courage and authentic action.

Together, we unpack how to decide if an MBA really fits your goals, when it can open doors and when it might not be the best use of your time and money.

We unpack what burnout really is (and isn’t), how to recognize its unique signs and why exhaustion, cynicism and self-doubt often travel together. We also explore practical ways to shift from constant reactivity to proactive self-care, including Alison’s simple but powerful stressor scan exercise to bring clarity and agency back to your week.

We dig into the ABCs of charisma (Authenticity, Boldness, Curiosity), why confidence is quiet and deeply human and how kindness and decency fuel true influence and connection.

In this episode of The Impostor Syndrome Files , we explore what it takes to create a fulfilling professional life while also protecting our well-being. My guest this week is Bree Groff, a seasoned consultant, transformation expert and author of Today Was Fun: A Book About Work (Seriously) . Bree shares her unconventional career journey from teaching middle and high school math and physics, to acting, to consulting and culture change and ultimately to authoring a book about j

We talk about learning to manage impostor syndrome by recognizing how your hard work has led to your success.

We talk about what it really takes to lead when the stakes are high. We also dig into practical tools like vulnerable narration, weekly reviews and micro-moments for learning so you keep growing even when time is tight.

We explore how purpose often reveals itself in times of discomfort, why courage matters more than certainty and how growth comes not from avoiding pain but from working through it.

We talk about allyship. My guest pulls back the curtain on why words like “inclusion” and “ally” have become so charged, what’s actually legal in this space, and how leaders at every level can use the power they already have to create cultures where people belong.

We talk about early messages, the ones that shape how we see ourselves and what we believe is possible. We also talk about what it means to advocate for change in the face of rejection.

Here we talk about what gets in the way of leading change effectively, including outdated workplace systems and cultural resistance to vulnerability.

We explore how, in the midst of violence, tragedy and injustice, Melanie discovered the power of human connection, joy and purpose.

We explore how flow states, those moments of effortless focus and peak performance, can help us reconnect with our true selves and quiet the inner critic.

We discuss how early life experiences shape our inner stories, why emotional awareness is key to personal growth and how courage and vulnerability are interconnected.

We explore what happens when logic isn’t enough to break through self-doubt—and how hypnosis can help us shift long-held patterns that keep us stuck.

We explore how to bridge the gap between believing and achieving and what it really takes to pursue your potential, even when the path ahead is unclear.

We unpack the emotional and psychological aspects of leaving full-time work, how to intentionally design your next chapter and why so many of us struggle to imagine a fulfilling life outside of our careers.