# Melanie Parish

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Traps and Tricks: Criticism & Emotions

In this episode of Traps and Tricks, Melanie Parish and Mel Rutherford explore two leadership challenges that often go hand in hand: criticism and emotions. Why do leaders become defensive when receiving feedback? What happens when emotions are ignored in the workplace? And how can leaders respond…

Leading on the Glass Cliff with Dr. Mel Rutherford, PCC

In this episode of The Experimental Leader Podcast, Melanie Parish speaks with Dr. Mel Rutherford about leading through crisis, identity, and organizational transformation, drawing from his book The Glass Cliff: One Trans Man’s Leadership Odyssey. The conversation explores the “glass cliff” phenom…

Traps and Tricks: From Breakdown to Breakthrough

What if your biggest leadership challenge becomes your greatest opportunity? In this episode of The Experimental Leader Podcast, Melanie Parish and Mel Rutherford explore how unexpected setbacks can become "lucky disasters" when leaders approach them with curiosity, resilience, and a willingness t…

The Hidden Cost of Unclear Expectations with Georgia Thomas

Unclear expectations can quietly undermine even the strongest teams. Miscommunication, frustration, reduced accountability, and stalled growth often stem from one overlooked leadership challenge: a lack of clarity. In this episode of The Experimental Leader Podcast, Melanie Parish, MCC, and Dr. Me…

Traps and Tricks: Vision vs. Volume

What happens when everything is a priority? In this episode of The Experimental Leader, Melanie Parish and Mel Rutherford explore one of the most common leadership traps: creating urgency without providing clarity. When leaders assign too much work without clear priorities, employees are left to s…

Skill Up: Hiring Beyond Your Bias

Are you hiring people who truly fit the role or simply people who feel familiar? In this episode of The Experimental Leader Podcast, Mel Rutherford and Melanie Parish explore one of the most common leadership traps: hiring people who think, work, and lead just like you. While it may feel comfortab…

Digital Detox & Thoughtload with Liane Davey

What if feeling overwhelmed isn’t really about your workload but your thought load? In this episode of The Experimental Leader, Melanie Parish and Mel Rutherford sit down with leadership expert Liane Davey to explore the invisible mental and emotional demands that can leave leaders and teams feeli…

Traps and Tricks: Turning Employee Exits into Cultural Wins

What happens to your organizational culture when a valued employee leaves? In this episode of The Experimental Leader, Melanie Parish and Mel Rutherford explore one of the often-overlooked moments in leadership: how we handle employee departures. Even when an exit is complicated by frustration, co…

Skill Up: Leadership at the Dinner Table

Leadership doesn’t stop when the meeting ends. Sometimes, it shows up around the dinner table. In this episode of The Experimental Leader, Melanie Parish and Dr. Mel Rutherford explore how leaders can intentionally shape informal gatherings, business dinners, and social events to create connection…

Skill Up: Communicating Through the Holidays

In this episode of The Experimental Leader Podcast, Melanie Parish and Dr. Mel Rutherford explore how communication is a leadership skill we can continually develop to navigate different priorities, expectations, and responsibilities. From coordinating family holiday plans to managing workplace sc…