Melanie Parish, MCC

  The show’s guest in this episode is Greg Poirier. Over the last 20 years, he has established himself as a capable leader and a visionary in the technology industry. He is a principal Software Architect at Solar Winds. And he works with engineering product and executive leadership to ensure solar wind, engineers are building the right thing at the right time. Not only that, but Greg has been Melanie’s client for many years now. —   Listen to the podcast here Leadership Through Influence with Greg Poirier Hey, everybody, welcome to our live show the experimental leader, I am...... Read More

  Healthcare is not only in need of skilled practitioners but responsible leaders as well. With the right healthcare leadership in place, treatments and procedures can be rolled out quickly and safely. Delving this topic with Melanie Parish is Dan Pelino of Everyone Matters, Inc., discussing the right attitude and mindset every leader in this industry must possess to cause real change and impact. He also talks about how women leaders can think and act differently than men, the right approach to race and gender diversity in healthcare, and how he dealt with the scars of his career. Melanie and Dan also compare the healthcare...... Read More

  It is hard to accept our weaknesses and failures, and as a result, our personal growth is hindered and our relationships suffer. By embracing vulnerability within ourselves, we can walk away from our past mistakes and discover our inner strengths that are yet to be showcased. Joining Melanie Parish is a leadership coach and the CEO of Meritage Leadership, Susan Drumm, to discuss how to get rid of imposter syndrome and how unlocking your full potential can open up your heart for better relationships. Susan also shares some advice on hiring coaches and the real reason you should do...... Read More

Believing in yourself is a common mantra we hear for motivation, but it is easier said than done. Going past all of the self-doubts, worries, and fears due to imposter syndrome is hard, but we can definitely gain a well-deserved self-trust by seeing our uniqueness despite our flaws. Melanie Parish is joined by public speaker and philanthropist Angel Ribo to discuss how to embrace your true self and let it out for everyone to see. After all, we must not be dictated by our surroundings but by what lies inside ourselves. Angel also shares what kind of fears keep him awake at night, some tips regarding self-care, and experimenting in the middle of the pandemic.... Read More

If we are going to experience change at all (which we’re bound to, whether we like it or not), we might as well change confidently. Senior change management professional, Phil Buckley drives this message loud and clear in his award-winning book, Change with Confidence. Having managed 32 large-scale change projects all over the Anglo-American world, Phil inspires leaders to embrace change as an opportunity to grow. In this conversation with Melanie Parish, he discusses the role of experimentation in managing change, especially in these fascinating times. He also discusses the value of feedback and co-creation in effective leadership. Phil is making a new book set to come out next year as well. Find out what to expect from it!... Read More

Many of us miss out on living the life of our dreams because we’re so caught up with work that does not fulfill us anymore. Teaching you how to create the life of our dreams without sacrificing what we love, Melanie Parish interviews TEDx speaker and Life Mastery Coach, Laura DiBenedetto. Here, Laura talks about leadership and the fine line between when a leader needs to be patient and when a leader needs to be a little bit impatient. She also discusses the imposter syndrome and how people can get out of it when it shows up. Not forgetting herself in the equation, Laura then shares the things she does to take care of herself and rejuvenate. Tune into this conversation as she shares more about her life and how she came back from retirement better than ever.... Read More

There's a myth that says if your work is meaningful enough, you don't need to practice self-care. That is a complete lie. We're all serving one another. As such, it's really important for people who are serving clients to take that moment for self-care. On today’s show, Melanie Parish chats with leadership development expert Tony Loyd about self-care and how to increase it. They also touch on the imposter syndrome and how we can reinforce our own value as human beings.... Read More

Driven by the need to help Africa prosper and develop, Clarah Manuhwa has created a platform for young Africans with the aim of connecting Africans to work together. Clarah is a young Zimbabwean entrepreneur and engineer. Today on the podcast, she sits down with Melanie Parish to explain what drove her to start the foundation and share how she’s motivating, empowering, and engaging young African women to do the best for themselves. ... Read More

One of the most booming industries globally, the construction industry is, without exception, fraught with many challenges. It’s a long-term game, and that is why it’s essential to work alongside people who understand the process and see the results. Joining Melanie Parish on the show today is Elinor Moshe, a mentor, speaker, and the host of the podcast called Constructing You. Elinor shares how industry professionals and future leaders can construct their careers in construction to achieve more recognition, higher compensation, and faster career progression.... Read More