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Melanie Whitney
Mindful Communication Coach
Education
- Interpersonal & Organizational Communication, M.A.
Professional Achievements
- LinkedIn Learning Instructor, with multiple courses that have been taken by thousands of people all over the world
- Spoken on stages for TEDx, the United States Military, Dr. Shefali Tsabary, and Gary Vaynerchuk
- Works within various industries, teaching conscious leadership, including companies like ASICS, Guild, and Viant
Certifications & Organizations
- Trauma-Informed Neuro-Linguistic Programming
- Life & Success Coaching
- Hypnotherapy
- Reiki Practitioner
- Mindful Meditation Instructor
Favorite Piece of Advice
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Co-authored Articles (18)
How to
Apologize
An apology is an expression of remorse for something you've done wrong, and serves as a way to repair a relationship after that wrongdoing. Forgiveness occurs when the person who was hurt is motivated to repair the relat...
How to
Train Your Mind to Be Positive
Mindful communication coach Melanie Whitney explains how to build positivity with gratitude practiceIf you want to train your mind to be positive, all you need is some practice. Luckily, we’ve got you covered with some...
How to Become a More Effective Listener in Any Situation
Communication coach Melanie Whitney explains how to listen mindfullyBeing a good listener can enrich your understanding, expand your capacity for empathy, and improve your communication skills. It takes practice to be a ...
How to Improve Your Emotional Intelligence
Everything you need to know to raise your EQEmotional intelligence (EQ) is the ability to recognize, understand, and express your own emotions, as well as to perceive and respond to the emotions of others. These skills h...
The Best Ways to Deal with Awkward Silences
Keep a conversation going and fill dead air with these tipsWe all know what it's like when a conversation dies off and you're left to sit in silence together. There's only one word to describe it: awkward! Thankfully, fi...
How to Focus on Yourself & Your Own Needs
Mindful communication coach Melanie Whitney shares tips on prioritizing & focusing on yourself How do you stop spending all your energy on others and devote more to yourself? Focusing on yourself can be as simple as carv...
How to
Manage Conflict
You might be wondering how you can avoid conflict, especially in the workplace, but the better question is: how can you manage it? Conflict is a natural part of life, but you can overcome it with compassion and respect. ...
How to
Stop Crying when You Are Very Upset
Crying is a natural instinct. It's one of the first things newborns do, and people continue to cry throughout their lives. It can communicate your feelings to others and some studies even suggest that it signals you need...
When and How to Use “Best Regards” (Plus, Alternative Phrases)
Etiquette coach Christine Ferrera explains what "Best regards" means and how to use it“Best regards” is considered a polite yet professional way to close an email or letter. But, are you sure it’s the best phrase f...
10 Ways to Stop Yelling When You’re Mad
Manage your anger with our expert-approved guideWhen you feel angry, do you tend to express yourself by shouting? If so, you've probably noticed that this habit is ruining your relationships with others—and it probably...
135+ Unique Compliments For Friends, Family, Partners & More
Brighten someone’s day with these sweet and unique complimentsComplimenting someone can boost their self-esteem and strengthen your relationship, but how can you give praise without saying something they’ve heard a h...
How to
Be Mindful
Mindful communication coach Melanie Whitney shares tips on how to be more mindfulA person is mindful when they are aware of their surroundings, actions, and emotions. Being mindful is not simply being alert. Instead, it ...
How to
Be Assertive Without Being Arrogant
Assertiveness communicates your needs in a way that is fair to both yourself and to others. Using an assertive communication style and assertive behaviors can help you feel more satisfied and fulfilled. It will also help...
How to
Avoid Miscommunication
Miscommunications can be funny, frustrating, or upsetting. If you want to decrease miscommunications, speak clearly and remove your assumptions. Check in with the person to make sure you’re understood. When communicati...
How to
Deal With a Confrontation
As much as you may wish to avoid it, confrontations sometimes arise. They can occur between friends, family members, partners, work colleagues, and even between customers and servers. Confrontations can be stressful, esp...
12 "Thank You for Attending" Email Templates for Professional Events
Follow up leads, build trust, & secure attendance for future events After holding a successful event like a business conference, a training, or a fundraiser, it's appropriate to everyone who participated in it a "thank y...
How to Accept a Job Offer via Email
Plus, learn how to negotiate the offer & what not to say in your emailWhen you receive a job offer via email, it's important to craft an acceptance email that sounds professional but still shows that you're happy to have...
What's It Like Working with Gen Z? Exploring Gen Z's Work Ethic
Find out if Gen Z are lazy or just misunderstoodGeneration Z (or Gen Z for short) employees are hitting the workplace, and millennials, Gen X, and Baby Boomers aren't sure how to manage or work with them. They've heard c...
