Melody WildingSpeaker and Booking Agent Information

Melody Wilding, LMSW, is an award-winning executive coach, bestselling author, and professor specializing in workplace psychology and leadership for high-achieving, sensitive individuals. A licensed social worker with a master’s degree from Columbia University, she previously worked as a therapist and emotions researcher at Rutgers University. She currently teaches human behavior at Hunter College in New York City. Wilding is best known for her concept of “Sensitive Strivers,” who are ambitious people who experience emotions deeply and often overthink. Her debut book, “Trust Yourself: Stop Overthinking and Channel Your Emotions for Success at Work” (2021), became a bestseller. Her second book, “Managing Up: How to Get What You Need from the People in Charge” (2025), was also critically acclaimed. Recognized by Harvard Business Review as one of the “world’s leading management practitioners,” she has coached leaders at Google, Apple, JP Morgan, the UN, and NATO. Her practical, research-backed strategies help clients build confidence, manage emotions, communicate effectively, prevent burnout, and navigate workplace dynamics. Wilding’s work has been featured in The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Forbes.