Have you ever felt out of control in your career? Subject to the whims of your boss and internal politics?

What if you could take back that power and drastically amplify your professional profile – in the space of a few simple, impactful conversations?

Well, you can, by Managing Up. In this conversation we asked Melody Wilding, author of the brand new ‘Managing Up, How to Get What You Need from the People in Charge’ exactly how we can do this. In this conversation we explore some incredibly practical research-based ways you can shape key conversations with every leader you work with, to create great outcomes for you, your team and that leader – and help you feel a greater sense of agency over your work life.

Melody Wilding is a professor of human behavior at Hunter College and was recently named one of Insider’s “most innovative career coaches.” Her background as a therapist and emotions researcher informs her unique approach, weaving evidence-based neuroscience and psychology with professional development. She is the author of Trust Yourself, and her latest book ‘Managing Up: How to Get What You Need from the People in Charge’.

Learn more about Melody Wilding and find her book 'Managing Up' here: www.wearehumanleaders.com/podcast/managing-up-melody-wilding

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Welcome to Brain Snacks: bite sized learning moments from We Are Human Leaders.

In today’s brain snack, Iman Oubou shares with us how to end self sabotage and why this is so important for leaders at work and beyond.

For more, check out the full conversation with Iman at the link here https://www.wearehumanleaders.com/podcast/episode8selfsabotage

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Remote, Hybrid, Return to Office—there are so many ways to work in 2025, and as the debate in popular media rages on it can feel utterly overwhelming to know how and where we actually work best.

To help us wade through the mess of public discourse, and cut to the facts, we sat down with Stanford University Professor of Economics Nicolas Bloom whose research spans global geographies and focuses on helping us understand work from home, hybrid and office-based work, along with management best practices and uncertainty.

And the answer to ‘what is the best way to work’? It’s kind of complicated.

In this conversation we explore why work is complicated, and Nick presents his research on how hybrid work, done well, is the best answer we’ve currently got.

We hope this conversation with Professor Nick Bloom will debunk some of your misconceptions around where and how we can work best. Nick’s research presents a compelling case for hybrid work, but even more importantly than simply mandating this, is making sure that the coordination of hybrid work is done well, getting clear on what work should be done together, and being explicit on performance metrics, such as outputs over desk monitoring is crucial in making time in the officer, together count.

Want to learn more about Professor Nick Bloom and find his research, visit our shownotes: www.wearehumanleaders.com/podcast/remote-hybrid-office-professor-nick-bloom

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Welcome to Brain Snacks: bite sized learning moments from We Are Human Leaders.

In today’s brain snack, Lily Zheng shares with us how to Rethink Your DEI strategy and ensure inclusion and belonging in your team and organisation.

For more, check out the full conversation with Lily right here https://www.wearehumanleaders.com/podcast/deireconstructed

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We asked Dr Michelle Lim, one of the world’s leading experts in loneliness to help us understand the issue.

Distinctly different from being alone, socially isolated or in solitude, loneliness is defined by the World Health Organisation (WHO) as a distressing subjective experience of a lack of connection to others, along with a desire for more or more satisfying social relationships.

Workplace loneliness has become a widespread concern, with recent data showing that 27% of employees feel isolated at work. While managers may see loneliness as a personal matter outside their responsibilities, its impact on performance and productivity can be significant.

In this conversation with Dr Michelle Lim she explains what loneliness is, why we’re experiencing workplace loneliness and what we can do about this at a personal, workplace and community level. This is an episode not to miss!

Find our more about Dr Michelle Lim, including her research here: www.wearehumanleaders.com/podcast/loneliness-crisis-dr-michelle-lim

Dr Michelle Lim is CEO of Ending Loneliness Together, a national Australian network made up of universities and industry partners, and the director of the social health and wellbeing group at the University of Sydney’s School of Public Health. Dr Lim is a registered clinical psychologist and a board approved supervisor for the Psychology Board of Australia. Dr Lim co-founded and became the inaugural co-director of the Global Initiative on Loneliness and Connection, a coalition of organisations from 12 countries committed to ending the global problem of loneliness and social isolation.

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Welcome to Brain Snacks: bite sized learning moments from We Are Human Leaders.

In today’s brain snack, Justin Jones-Fosu shares with us how to Respectfully Disagree, and the five pillars needed to truly shift our perspective to make this possible.

For more, check out the full conversation with Justin Jones-Fosu called '"I Respectfully Disagree": How to Navigate Conflicting Views' here.

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Sleep is a universal experience for humans. It’s also universally debated: how much sleep should we really be getting?

Why is healthy sleep essential to great leadership and a great life? And, what can we do to improve our sleep?

In this episode, we speak with renowned sleep neuroscientist and expert in sleep leadership Dr. Els van der Helm. Els has spent over two decades studying the powerful link between sleep and high performance. She helps leaders, teams, and organizations optimize their productivity, creativity, and emotional resilience through the science of sleep. A former management consultant at McKinsey, Els has worked with top global organizations, helping them reduce sleep debt and enhance employee well-being. And she’s helped thousands of leaders understand the critical role of sleep in performance, decision-making, and leadership. today, she’s here to help you improve your sleep, too.

Now we want to help you understand the vital role sleep plays in your life and leadership, and how to get more of it!

Find out more about Dr Els van der Helm by visiting the shownotes here: www.wearehumanleaders.com/podcast/sleep-better-live-lead-better-dr-els-van-der-helm

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Welcome to Brain Snacks: bite sized learning moments from We Are Human Leaders.

In today’s brain snack, Tricia Cerrone and Edward van Luinen share with us how leaders can turn the team naysayer into a catalyst for good, tapping into their wisdom and experience for Authentic Collaboration.

For more, check out the full conversation with Tricia and Edward here https://www.wearehumanleaders.com/podcast/authentic-collaboration-tricia-cerrone-edward-van-luinen

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