Melissa Robinson-Brown, PhD

Collaborator
DISC Type : is

Founder at Renewed Focus Psychology Services, PLLC

New York, New York, United States

Overview

Dr. Melissa Robinson-Brown is a clinical psychologist and founder of Renewed Focus Psychology Services, where she helps high-achieving women overcome perfectionism and fear. Known as "The Should Slayer, " she draws from over 20 years of experience and a Ph. D. from Loyola University Chicago to guide clients toward authentic living.

As a first-generation Trinidadian-American, she balances her entrepreneurial work with her roles as a wife and mother to three daughters in New Jersey. She embraces her quirks, describes herself as a "gym-obsessed girlie, " and believes in showing up as her full self, using personal expression through her hair as a defining feature.

In her youth, she was fearless enough to sing karaoke in the middle of malls and indoor amusement parks.

Personality Overview

Example Driven

Consensus Builder

Appreciative

Win-win scenarios can appeal strongly to them.  They are more likely to go for proven solutions. Unlike D or C types, they are calm as well as friendly and can give the impression of being more receptive than they actually are.

Topics They Care About

Women's Empowerment
Her entire practice is built around helping high-achieving women, particularly women of color, dismantle societal expectations, set boundaries, and reclaim their power in their careers and lives.
Dismantling 'Shoulds'
She is known as "The Should Slayer" and frequently speaks about how inherited expectations and arbitrary judgments keep people, especially women, from living authentically.
Mental Wellness
As a clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience, her work centers on helping clients manage perfectionism, burnout, people-pleasing, and trauma.

Media Appearances

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Work History

4-2014
Founder at Renewed Focus Psychology Services, PLLC
4-2018
Adjunct Instructor at NYU Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development
3-2017
Assistant Clinical Professor Adolescent Medicine & Psychiatry at Mount Sinai Health System
7-2014 - 3-2017
Co-Director of Psychology Training Program at Mount Sinai Hospital Adolescent Health Center
7-2011 - 3-2017
Assistant Professor in Adolescent Medicine & Psychiatry; Licensed Clinical Psychologist at Mount Sinai Medical Center

Education

2002 - 2008
Ph.D. from Loyola University Chicago
1998 - 2002
Bachelor of Arts (BA) from Washington University in St. Louis

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Exp : 14 Location : New York, New York, United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : Founder at Renewed Focus Psychology Services, PLLC
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Insights For Selling To Melissa

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Summarize the key points at the end of the conversation
  • If possible, involve their colleagues in the sales process
  • Be visibly appreciative of their actions during your interactions

DONT's

  • Don’t ask too many questions that sound too dry and objective
  • Don’t push them to make decisions very fast, let them take their time
  • Don’t get into excessive details unless prompted

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Melissa is

  • Relationships can sway their decisions, followed by the low risk and the presence of good evidence.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Melissa

  • They are diplomatic when needed and rarely say no directly.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Melissa move?

  • Even if they are engaged and friendly, they can take their time to make decisions.
  • Can Melissa take some risk or not?

  • They probably won’t put a lot at risk.

You And Melissa

Personality Compatibility


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