Lowballer … shot caller?
I work with a diverse set of employers who subscribe to different types of negotiation tactics, and sometimes, a lowballer […]
Flake Off
A flake is defined in many ways by different people. Here’s my definition based on my lived experience: A flake […]
Womxn Rejoice
Eximius exists largely because of the societal framework created for ambitious career women, and I want womxn to rejoice. The […]
The Importance of Milestones
UPDATE: Listen to Melanie’s chat with Sabrina Marandola about grief on CBC Listen with Sabrina Marandola March 1 is an […]
Heal Your Heart
I would like to talk about the heart, because it’s been on my mind. When the amazing poet Rumi wrote “you […]
Pandemic Check-In
On January 28, it was Bell’s Let’s Talk day. Especially during the pandemic, it important that we check-in on each […]
How I get Unstuck
Navigating COVID-19 restrictions has left many of us feeling trapped. Every day we make hard decisions and do our best […]
Melanie’s 2020 in Review
This has been a challenging year for many of you, which is why I feel comfortable writing a blog like […]
Don’t be a COVID Grinch
The holidays have always been a time to reflect on the good and the bad. This year in particular is […]
Can you hack grief?
No. That’s a simple truth. And, trust me, I tried. The harder I tried, the harder I hit rock bottom. […]