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I'm Here Too Podcast

I’m Here Too Podcast

A podcast, hosted by Ara Tucker that explores the intersections of art, culture, creativity, family, identity and all that fills the spaces in between.

We all have a chance to make our own mark, our own impression. Big or small as it ends up being. What a freeing realization that has been for me. Don’t get me wrong. It’s been a long and circuitous road getting to the place where “I” feels authentic and where I don’t apologize for the way I walk through the world.

It took me a long time to get to here, a place where I will be seen and heard. But now that I’m here, I’m eager for some company. I look forward to sharing my journey with you, learning from others, and creating a space where we can feel more connected, inspired and safe to be ourselves.

Off we go!

Dropping Your Armor, a conversation with Melani Dziire

Dropping Your Armor
a conversation with Melani Dziire

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Hi everybody, welcome to this episode of I’m Here Too. Today, I’m talking to Melani Dziire about her journey from corporate executive to executive coach. We talk about some of the costs of success, including burnout and feeling disconnected from who you are and what you want. As fellow introverts, we trade tips on what’s worked as entrepreneurs and as executives. Melani also shares what it looks like to embrace a new identity, lean into discomfort, and make time for rest during the off-season. 

Off we go, enjoy.

About Melani Dziire

Melani Walker Dziire is an executive coach, leadership advisor, and Founder of Desired

Outcomes. After a successful career as a Fortune 500 senior executive, Melani made a significant career transition and found herself rethinking what came next. That experience now informs her work helping leaders navigate critical transitions with greater clarity and intention.

Melani brings extensive leadership experience spanning financial services, risk, governance, and organizational change. Today, she works with executives and organizations through coaching, leadership development, and Transitional Intelligence (TQ), with a practical approach shaped by both her professional expertise and lived experience.

A proud graduate of Clark Atlanta University, Melani holds executive leadership certifications from Cornell University, Emory University, and the University of South Carolina. She is a Certified Public Accountant and Certified Executive Coach and has served in leadership roles on several boards.

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