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The Highly Valued Leader Podcast
Mel Savage
Frequency: 1 episode/19d. Total Eps: 116

Welcome to The Highly Valued Leader podcast where I make it simple for leaders at all levels to amplify their value. My name is Mel Savage. I went from working in the mailroom at a small ad agency to senior management at McDonald’s making multiple six figures to running my own multiple six figure executive coaching business. I’ve had huge successes in my career and epic failures and all of it taught me the World Class leadership mindset and skillsets that I simplify for my clients, and share with you on this podcast. I’ll help you reset your leadership style, demystify the politics and help you become the leader everyone wants on their team. Get ready for the most honest, direct and revolutionary leadership coaching you’ve ever heard. Let’s simplify leadership together.
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096: How Leaders Can Work 40 Hours a Week
jeudi 29 août 2024 • Duration 27:44
Dive into the myth that great leadership requires burning the candle at both ends.
Learn how you can become a highly effective leader by managing your time better and embracing the idea that it’s not only okay but powerful, to work just 40 hours a week. Discover strategies to maximize your efficiency, prioritize your workload, and create a work-life balance that doesn’t sacrifice your leadership potential. After all, a leader who can achieve results in 40 hours is more valuable than one who grinds through 60.
When you’re ready to become a top-performing leader, book a leadership strategy session to see if executive coaching is right for you. You’ll learn to simplify your leadership style while amplifying your value inside my 1-1 coaching program.
Go to https://melsavage.com/chat to book your leadership strategy session now.
Love the podcast? Show your appreciation by leaving a review.
095: How Do I Get More Savvy About Self-Promotion
jeudi 15 août 2024 • Duration 20:26
Learn how to prioritize and integrate self-promotion authentically, so it resonates with both you and your audience.
I’ll be talking about why self-promotion is critical as a leader and how to do it in a way that’s natural, authentic, and effective–without the ick factor.
When you’re ready to become a top-performing leader, book a leadership strategy session to see if executive coaching is right for you. You’ll learn to simplify your leadership style while amplifying your value inside my 1-1 coaching program.
Go to https://melsavage.com/chat to book your leadership strategy session now.
Love the podcast? Show your appreciation by leaving a review.
086: Getting Promoted on Your Timeline (not theirs)
jeudi 18 avril 2024 • Duration 35:44
We dive into the essential steps you need to take to secure a promotion at a leadership level.
We discuss the key skills and qualities that organizations look for in their leaders, strategies for demonstrating your readiness for advancement, and effective ways to position yourself as a strong candidate for promotion. Whether you're aiming for a managerial role or aspiring to climb the corporate ladder, this episode provides valuable insights and actionable tips to help you achieve your career goals.
When you’re ready to become a top-performing leader, book a leadership strategy session to see if executive coaching is right for you. You’ll learn to simplify your leadership style while amplifying your value inside my 1-1 coaching program.
Go to https://melsavage.com/chat to book your leadership strategy session now.
Love the podcast? Show your appreciation by leaving a review.
085: Developing Executive Presence
jeudi 11 avril 2024 • Duration 27:19
In this podcast episode, we delve into the essence of Developing Executive Presence, exploring its building blocks and how to cultivate it authentically.
Drawing inspiration from a recent Harvard Business Review article, we take a deeper dive into the subject, building on its foundational principles. We discuss three skill sets essential for naturally embodying Executive Presence in one's unique style, offering actionable insights for aspiring leaders.
When you’re ready to become a top-performing leader, book a leadership strategy session to see if executive coaching is right for you. You’ll learn to simplify your leadership style while amplifying your value inside my 1-1 coaching program.
Go to https://melsavage.com/chat to book your leadership strategy session now.
Love the podcast? Show your appreciation by leaving a review.
084: When and How to Create a Vision People Believe In
jeudi 28 mars 2024 • Duration 31:31
In this podcast episode, we delve into the various applications of vision and explore strategies for crafting a compelling vision tailored to each specific use case.
From organizational missions to personal goals, we uncover the power of vision in driving success and offer practical insights for creating impactful visions across diverse contexts.
When you’re ready to become a top-performing leader, book a leadership strategy session to see if executive coaching is right for you. You’ll learn to simplify your leadership style while amplifying your value inside my 1-1 coaching program.
Go to https://melsavage.com/chat to book your leadership strategy session now.
Love the podcast? Show your appreciation by leaving a review.
083: Easy and Productive Feedback Sessions
jeudi 21 mars 2024 • Duration 38:19
In this episode, we explore how feedback can be wielded as a constructive tool to inspire, foster connection, and nurture critical thinking, transforming it from a weapon of criticism to a catalyst for growth and trust.
What I will cover today:
How to use feedback as a tool and not a weapon
How to use feedback to inspire vs. deflate
How to use it to create connection and trust vs. conflict
How to use it to grow your critical thinkers.
When you’re ready to become a top-performing leader, book a leadership strategy session to see if executive coaching is right for you. You’ll learn to simplify your leadership style while amplifying your value inside my 1-1 coaching program.
Go to https://melsavage.com/chat to book your leadership strategy session now.
Love the podcast? Show your appreciation by leaving a review.
082: Non-Leaderly Things Bosses Need to Stop Doing
jeudi 14 mars 2024 • Duration 37:47
In this podcast episode, we delve into the non-leaderly behaviors that bosses need to stop doing.
We explore non-leaderly things (for your people), why you might be doing it, and what to do instead to foster a healthier workplace culture and stronger leadership presence.
When you’re ready to become a top-performing leader, book a leadership strategy session to see if executive coaching is right for you. You’ll learn to simplify your leadership style while amplifying your value inside my 1-1 coaching program.
Go to https://melsavage.com/chat to book your leadership strategy session now.
Love the podcast? Show your appreciation by leaving a review.
081: Effectively Managing Up
jeudi 7 mars 2024 • Duration 40:16
Discover strategies and tactics for mastering the art of managing up as a leader, ensuring effective communication and collaboration with higher-ups for organizational success.
In this episode, we’re going to talk about what managing up is, three categories for managing up so you can structure your approach, and I’ll also dive into each category with examples of how to do it.
When you’re ready to become a top-performing leader, book a leadership strategy session to see if executive coaching is right for you. You’ll learn to simplify your leadership style while amplifying your value inside my 1-1 coaching program.
Go to https://melsavage.com/chat to book your leadership strategy session now.
Love the podcast? Show your appreciation by leaving a review.
080: Building a Leadership Brand
jeudi 29 février 2024 • Duration 31:37
In this podcast episode, we delve into the essential elements of creating and utilizing a leadership brand plan.
I will share insights into my unique framework, guiding you through a step-by-step process aimed at nurturing and enhancing your personal brand. When I do this with my clients, we go through it step by step, we brainstorm, I add value to it and then we use it as a structure to coach against as we grow.
When you’re ready to become a top-performing leader, book a leadership strategy session to see if executive coaching is right for you. You’ll learn to simplify your leadership style while amplifying your value inside my 1-1 coaching program.
Go to https://melsavage.com/chat to book your leadership strategy session now.
Love the podcast? Show your appreciation by leaving a review.
079: The 5 Roles of a Leader
jeudi 22 février 2024 • Duration 48:11
In this podcast, we dive into the essence of leadership value creation.
Discover how leaders create value in their role and delve into the 5 main roles every valuable leader needs to prioritize to become a top-performing leader everyone wants.
When you’re ready to become a top performing leader, book a leadership strategy session to see if executive coaching is right for you. You’ll learn to simplify your leadership style while amplifying your value inside my 1-1 coaching program.
Go to https://melsavage.com/chat to book your leadership strategy session now.
Love the podcast? Show your appreciation by leaving a review.









