The Highly Valued Leader Podcast

Hosted by Mel Savage

Business Careers Education

Website RSS feed

Episodes

116

Latest episode

Sep 2025

Language

EN-US

About the show

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.

Listen to episodes

60 recent

September 18, 202532 min

116: Why You Never Have Time to Think Like a Leader

In this episode, I’ll break down why you never feel like you have time to think strategically, and the three shifts you need to create space, protect it, and use it to lead like an executive.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.

September 11, 202529 min

115: Why Your Team Still Relies on You for Everything

In this episode, I’ll walk you through why your team still relies on you for everything, and the 4 leadership shifts that build accountability and trust, so you can finally lead without doing it all yourself.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.

September 4, 202529 min

114: How to Change People's Perception of You After a Promotion

In this episode, I’ll walk you through how to reset people’s perception of you after a promotion, and the 4 ways to consistently claim your leadership value so others start treating you as the leader you are.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.

August 28, 202537 min

113: Why You’re Not Seen As A Strategic Leader

In this episode, I’ll show you why overworking to prove your value is keeping you stuck, and walk you through the four mindset shifts that will move you from executional doer to respected leader.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.

August 21, 202521 min

112: What Senior Leaders Hear When You Won’t Stop Talking

In this episode, I’ll walk you through what senior leaders actually hear when you don’t know how to get to the point and how to shift into sharper, stronger communication that positions you as someone ready for the next level.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.

August 14, 202532 min

The 3 Habits That Keep Getting You Overlooked

Sometimes it’s not a lack of skill or ambition that keeps you from advancing; it’s the subtle habits you don’t even realize are working against you.In this episode, I’ll walk you through three common habits that quietly hold leaders back and the shifts that get you seen, heard, and taken seriously.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.

August 7, 202529 min

Why Chasing Your Team is Killing Your Credibility

If you find yourself constantly following up, reminding, or nudging your team to get things done, you’re not leading, you’re chasing. And while it may feel necessary, this habit could be quietly damaging your credibility.In this episode, I’ll show you why chasing your team is hurting your leadership and how to shift into a more empowered style that builds accountability, authority, and trust without micromanaging or over-functioning.Go to https://melsavage.com/chat to book your leadership strategy session now.Love the podcast? Show your appreciation by leaving a review.

July 31, 202528 min

109: Why Your Ideas Keep Getting Shut Down

In this episode, I’ll walk you through why your ideas keep getting shut down and the 3 shifts that help you show up strategically, speak with authority, and actually get heard (and what to start doing before the next meeting).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.

January 30, 202518 min

107: How to Lead Yourself When Senior Leaders Are Reactive

When senior leaders are reactive, it can feel like you're constantly navigating uncertainty and chaos. But instead of getting caught up in the turbulence, you can take charge of your own leadership journey.In this episode, we’ll explore practical strategies to help you lead yourself with confidence, clarity, and resilience—no matter what’s happening around you. From managing your mindset to making empowered decisions, you’ll learn how to stay focused on your growth and success, even in the most unpredictable environments.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.

January 2, 202544 min

106: How Emotionally Intelligent Leaders Achieve Goals

This podcast is all about setting goals.I’m going to offer you some proven strategies to achieve them and the emotional hurdles you’ll have to overcome to execute these strategies.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.