

Speak Your Mind Unapologetically Podcast
For People Leaders Leading Bold Conversations | Ivna Curi
Speak Your Mind Unapologetically is the leadership communication podcast for people leaders — managers, directors, and VPs — who want to speak up, lead bold conversations, and influence outcomes that matter.
Whether you're addressing conflict, delivering feedback, leading meetings, or navigating difficult conversations, this podcast gives you practical strategies to:
👉🏼 Communicate with clarity, confidence, and conviction=
👉🏼 Influence decisions and build trust across functions
👉🏼 Speak up under pressure — without sounding aggressive or backing down
👉🏼 Encourage your team to share ideas, concerns, and feedback
👉🏼 Tackle conflict, disagreement, and misalignment early and effectively
You'll hear insights, frameworks, and stories from real workplaces — all designed to help you grow your leadership impact through communication.
🎙 With 400+ episodes, the Speak Your Mind Unapologetically Podcast is trusted by people leaders across Fortune 500s, healthcare, tech, startups, and global organizations.
ABOUT THE HOST
Ivna Curi is a Fortune 500 speaker, TEDx speaker, and host of the Speak Your Mind Unapologetically Podcast. She's a Forbes contributor, author of Unapologetic Voice, and founder of the Assertive Way Institute. A former corporate leader with an MBA from INSEAD and over 20,000 leaders trained, Ivna brings global experience and real-world strategies that help leaders drive results through bold communication.
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Assertive Way Institute helps organizations empower people leaders to lead bold conversations, influence outcomes, and build courageous speak-up cultures. Our workshops and talks help people leaders become confident, clear communicators — and turn workplace communication into a competitive advantage.
Whether you're addressing conflict, delivering feedback, leading meetings, or navigating difficult conversations, this podcast gives you practical strategies to:
👉🏼 Communicate with clarity, confidence, and conviction=
👉🏼 Influence decisions and build trust across functions
👉🏼 Speak up under pressure — without sounding aggressive or backing down
👉🏼 Encourage your team to share ideas, concerns, and feedback
👉🏼 Tackle conflict, disagreement, and misalignment early and effectively
You'll hear insights, frameworks, and stories from real workplaces — all designed to help you grow your leadership impact through communication.
🎙 With 400+ episodes, the Speak Your Mind Unapologetically Podcast is trusted by people leaders across Fortune 500s, healthcare, tech, startups, and global organizations.
ABOUT THE HOST
Ivna Curi is a Fortune 500 speaker, TEDx speaker, and host of the Speak Your Mind Unapologetically Podcast. She's a Forbes contributor, author of Unapologetic Voice, and founder of the Assertive Way Institute. A former corporate leader with an MBA from INSEAD and over 20,000 leaders trained, Ivna brings global experience and real-world strategies that help leaders drive results through bold communication.
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Assertive Way Institute helps organizations empower people leaders to lead bold conversations, influence outcomes, and build courageous speak-up cultures. Our workshops and talks help people leaders become confident, clear communicators — and turn workplace communication into a competitive advantage.
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Feb 19, 2024 • 17min
Tough Choices: Making Decisions When You Know You'll Disappoint Others
You have to make a decision. Do you choose what's best for your or what's going to cause the least disappointment for others? How do you take other people's feelings into consideration in your big decisions? Tune in to this episode and discover: ✔️ How to take other people's feelings into consideration when making big decisions. ✔️ Why it's ok to change your mind. ✔️ The importance of owning your decisions. ✅ Request A Customized Workshop For Your Team And Company: http://assertiveway.com/workshops ✅ Follow Ivna Curi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivna-curi-mba-67083b2/ ✅ Other Episodes You'll Like The Self-Advocacy Guide to Engagement at Work (PART 1) The Self-Advocacy Guide to Engagement at Work (PART 2) The Power of Self-Respect: 10 Ways to Treat Yourself with Dignity The Power of Self-Respect (2): 10 Ways to Treat Yourself with Dignity (Part 2) Speak Your Truth: 10 Tips to Becoming a Confident, Assertive Communicator What Is Your Most Used Communication Style At Work? Exuding Confidence: The Secret Language of Nonverbal Communication Training How To Be More Assertive (for more confidence and productivity) ✅ Free Resources FREE Training & presentation on How To Be Assertive Without Being Rude, Aggressive, or Offensive: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/assertivenotrude Sign Up for Our Email Newsletter: https://assertiveway.com/newsletter/ From Rambling To Articulate PDF Guide: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/articulate Podcast episode lists by theme: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/speakyourmindunapologeticallytopics Women in Tech Leaders Podcast Interviews: https://assertiveway.com/womenintechpodcastguests/ Podcast Summaries & More Email Newsletter: https://assertiveway.com/newsletter Our Linkedin Blog Articles: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/6863880009879306240/ TEDx Talk How To Speak Up Safely When It's Psychologically Unsafe: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/safespeak 10 Day free Assertive And Liked Challenge: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/beassertiveandliked Assertiveness free training: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/getahead Other Free resources: https://assertiveway.com/free/ Podcast page: https://assertiveway.com/podcast-speak-your-mind-unapologetically/ ✅ Work With Us Workshops: http://assertiveway.com/workshops Break The Silence: https://assertiveway.com/communicationculturetransformation/ Services: https://assertiveway.com/offerings Contact me: info@assertiveway.com or ivnacuri@assertiveway.com Contact me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivna-curi-mba-67083b2 Website: https://assertiveway.com ✅ Support The Podcast Rate the podcast on apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speak-your-mind-unapologetically-podcast/id1623647915 Ask me your question for the next episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/speakyourmindquestion

Feb 14, 2024 • 1h 11min
Emotions in Negotiation: How To Use Emotions to Resolve Conflict (with Steve Alban)
Why do emotions mess up negotiations, and how can they actually be used to resolve conflict effectively? Discover the power of emotional intelligence in negotiation with Professor Steve Alban, professional negotiator, inspirational speaker, conflict resolution expert, entrepreneur and writer. Steve uncovers the secrets behind using emotions to your advantage in difficult conversations and negotiations. Tune in to this episode to discover: ✔️ The surprising ways in which your cognitive rational abilities decrease when you are highly emotional, and what you can do about it. ✔️ Effective strategies to release your anger and frustrations appropriately, paving the way for constructive discussions. ✔️ Preparation tips for facing emotional conflict or negotiation, setting you up for success before the conversation even begins. ✔️ How giving people the space to express their frustrations can lead to more productive problem-solving sessions. ✔️ Real-life stories from Steve Alban on leveraging emotions for positive outcomes in tough negotiations and conflicts. ✅ About Steve Alban Tineo: Steve Alban Tineo, CEO of Assertive Group, is a globally recognized leader, financier, entrepreneur, negotiator, & inspirational speaker with more than two decades of experience. With a background in investment banking including successful tenures at Credit Suisse First Boston, and HSBC, Steve is a financier able to structure intricate financial deals, resolve critical situations, and foster strong business development. In recent years, Steve has invested in and accompanied a dozen companies with a combined valuation of over USD $500 million. Operating on the international stage, Steve works both in the visible world and in an undercover capacity. He navigates high-stakes negotiations, resolves complex situations, and forms a cornerstone of negotiation and crisis management teams; also standing out in his capacity as a successful negotiator of commercial contracts. Recognised as one of Europe's most skilled negotiators and conflict resolution responders, he has conducted hundreds of negotiations with governments, businesses, organisations, and individuals worldwide. As a trusted advisor, he has provided counsel and negotiation expertise to an extensive network cultivated over many years, which includes prominent leaders in diplomacy, banking, finance, sports, and media. As an accomplished speaker, Steve captivates audiences with his unique charisma, delivering hundreds of inspirational talks that empower individuals with the tools and attitude needed for success and greatness. He holds various international certifications, including from Harvard, with a track record that speaks for itself. An experienced diver and qualified pilot, Steve is passionate about psychology, psychiatry and spirituality. Above all, he is committed to reducing violence and injustice, supporting children and the vulnerable through his Vison4Peace initiative. ✅ Connect with Steve Alban Tineo: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevealbantineo/ Company: https://www.assertive.ch/ Book: Through the SELF: End your suffering - Escape from toxic relationships - Be at peace with yourself and others: https://www.amazon.com/Through-SELF-suffering-relationships-yourself-ebook/dp/B0BXSYSNXV Webinar: https://register.gotowebinar.com/recording/7764178698532680365 ✅ Request A Customized Workshop For Your Team And Company: http://assertiveway.com/workshops ✅ Follow Ivna Curi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivna-curi-mba-67083b2/ ✅ Other Episodes You'll Like 10 Negotiation Tactics to Make You More Assertive And Have More Influence Exuding Confidence: The Secret Language of Nonverbal Communication Power Phrases To Speak Up With Impact (Part 2) Power Phrases To Speak Up With Impact (Part 1) 10 Conflict And Confrontation Myths Debunked Conflict with Courage, Curiosity & Compassion: Making a Difference in Your Life (With Dr. Debra Dupree) 5 Steps To Respond To Dismissive Comments ✅ Free Resources FREE Training & presentation on How To Be Assertive Without Being Rude, Aggressive, or Offensive: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/assertivenotrude Sign Up for Our Email Newsletter: https://assertiveway.com/newsletter/ From Rambling To Articulate PDF Guide: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/articulate Podcast episode lists by theme: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/speakyourmindunapologeticallytopics Women in Tech Leaders Podcast Interviews: https://assertiveway.com/womenintechpodcastguests/ Podcast Summaries & More Email Newsletter: https://assertiveway.com/newsletter Our Linkedin Blog Articles: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/6863880009879306240/ TEDx Talk How To Speak Up Safely When It's Psychologically Unsafe: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/safespeak 10 Day free Assertive And Liked Challenge: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/beassertiveandliked Assertiveness free training: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/getahead Other Free resources: https://assertiveway.com/free/ Podcast page: https://assertiveway.com/podcast-speak-your-mind-unapologetically/ ✅ Work With Us Workshops: http://assertiveway.com/workshops Break The Silence: https://assertiveway.com/communicationculturetransformation/ Services: https://assertiveway.com/offerings Contact me: info@assertiveway.com or ivnacuri@assertiveway.com Contact me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivna-curi-mba-67083b2 Website: https://assertiveway.com ✅ Support The Podcast Rate the podcast on apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speak-your-mind-unapologetically-podcast/id1623647915 Ask me your question for the next episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/speakyourmindquestion

Feb 12, 2024 • 28min
Intimidated by Superiors? 4 Tactics to Feel More Confident with Authority
Feeling intimidated by authority figures? You're not alone! Explore the psychology behind this common fear and discover four empowering strategies to boost your confidence when interacting with superiors. Learn how childhood experiences shape perceptions of authority and why seeing leaders as relatable can dismantle barriers. Personal anecdotes and practical tips for open communication create a roadmap to transform fear into newfound courage. Engage with authority more authentically and start commanding respect!
Feb 7, 2024 • 48min
The Fighter's Edge: Winning with Humility and Compassion (with Stella Michael)
How can leveraging your fighter's edge empower you to confidently find and use your voice? Our guest Stella Michael, Director - Digital Services, Priority Health | Corewell Health delves into how embracing your inner competitive spirit with humility can transform challenges into opportunities. Tune in to this episode to discover: ✔️ The importance of building trust and credibility to enable you to express your opinions without hesitation. ✔️ How to embrace the discomfort of disagreement by standing firm in your convictions. ✔️ Techniques for voicing your thoughts confidently, even when you're uncertain about your stance. ✔️ The importance of competing with yourself to foster self-reflection over self-criticism. ✔️ Effective ways to compete on ideas, not egos, to enhance collaboration and innovation. ✔️ Tips for applying the right amount of pressure to encourage peak performance in others. ✔️ Insights into balancing the demands of motherhood with professional ambitions. ✔️ Redefining success on your own terms to achieve fulfillment and happiness. ✅ Follow Stella Michael on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stellavmichael/ ✅ Follow Ivna Curi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivna-curi-mba-67083b2/ ✅ Request A Customized Workshop For Your Team And Company: http://assertiveway.com/workshops ✅ Other Episodes You'll Like Commit To Speaking Your Mind Unapologetically 3 Ways Confident Communicators Seek Clarity 10 Negotiation Tactics to Make You More Assertive And Have More Influence Exuding Confidence: The Secret Language of Nonverbal Communication Take Control: How to Protect Your Personal Power at Work ✅ Free Resources FREE Training & presentation on How To Be Assertive Without Being Rude, Aggressive, or Offensive: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/assertivenotrude Sign Up for Our Email Newsletter: https://assertiveway.com/newsletter/ From Rambling To Articulate PDF Guide: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/articulate Podcast episode lists by theme: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/speakyourmindunapologeticallytopics Women in Tech Leaders Podcast Interviews: https://assertiveway.com/womenintechpodcastguests/ Podcast Summaries & More Email Newsletter: https://assertiveway.com/newsletter Our Linkedin Blog Articles: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/6863880009879306240/ TEDx Talk How To Speak Up Safely When It's Psychologically Unsafe: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/safespeak 10 Day free Assertive And Liked Challenge: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/beassertiveandliked Assertiveness free training: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/getahead Other Free resources: https://assertiveway.com/free/ Podcast page: https://assertiveway.com/podcast-speak-your-mind-unapologetically/ ✅ Work With Us Workshops: http://assertiveway.com/workshops Break The Silence: https://assertiveway.com/communicationculturetransformation/ Services: https://assertiveway.com/offerings Contact me: info@assertiveway.com or ivnacuri@assertiveway.com Contact me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivna-curi-mba-67083b2 Website: https://assertiveway.com ✅ Support The Podcast Rate the podcast on apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speak-your-mind-unapologetically-podcast/id1623647915 Ask me your question for the next episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/speakyourmindquestion

Feb 5, 2024 • 23min
Which of the 7 Levels of Belief in Your Voice Are You At?
Are you aware of the impact your belief in your voice has on your ability to speak your mind unapologetically? It's a crucial first step that many overlook. What level of confidence do you currently have in your voice? Tune in to this episode to discover: ✔️ The essential role of self-belief in your voice and how to assess your current level. ✔️ The surprising influence of mindset and attitude on overcoming communication challenges. ✔️ Inspiring takeaways from a 7-year-old's journey to fearless expression. ✔️ Why making the decision to speak up is as important as mastering the how. ✅ Get the free Assertive & Likable 10-Day Email Challenge: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/beassertiveandliked ✅ Request A Customized Workshop For Your Team And Company: http://assertiveway.com/workshops ✅ Follow Ivna Curi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivna-curi-mba-67083b2/ ✅ Other Episodes You'll Like How To Find The Courage To Ask For What You Want Authority Anxiety: Why It Happens and How to Overcome It Why We Hesitate to Bother Others and Why We Shouldn't 4 Powerful Ways To Stop Ruminating Now Episode 12 Questions To Know When To Ignore Criticism And Judgement Top Hack To Stop Worrying About What People Think Of You How To Stop Worrying About Being Judged 4 Top Speaking Up Fears Debunked 5 Ways To Convince Yourself To Speak Up Even If You Are Fearful ✅ Free Resources Assertive & Likable 10-Day Email Challenge: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/beassertiveandliked Training & presentation on How To Be Assertive Without Being Rude, Aggressive, or Offensive: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/assertivenotrude Sign Up for Our Email Newsletter: https://assertiveway.com/newsletter/ From Rambling To Articulate PDF Guide: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/articulate Podcast episode lists by theme: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/speakyourmindunapologeticallytopics Women in Tech Leaders Podcast Interviews: https://assertiveway.com/womenintechpodcastguests/ Podcast Summaries & More Email Newsletter: https://assertiveway.com/newsletter Our Linkedin Blog Articles: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/6863880009879306240/ TEDx Talk How To Speak Up Safely When It's Psychologically Unsafe: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/safespeak Assertiveness free training: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/getahead Other Free resources: https://assertiveway.com/free/ Podcast page: https://assertiveway.com/podcast-speak-your-mind-unapologetically/ ✅ Work With Us Workshops: http://assertiveway.com/workshops Break The Silence: https://assertiveway.com/communicationculturetransformation/ Services: https://assertiveway.com/offerings Contact me: info@assertiveway.com or ivnacuri@assertiveway.com Contact me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivna-curi-mba-67083b2 Website: https://assertiveway.com ✅ Support The Podcast Rate the podcast on apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speak-your-mind-unapologetically-podcast/id1623647915 Ask me your question for the next episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/speakyourmindquestion

Jan 31, 2024 • 49min
Brave and Bold You: Steps to Unleash Your Authentic Power (with Pooja Sund)
Is fear holding you back at work? Be Brave and Bold! Step into your authentic power at work and harness the power of authenticity and clear personal goals to drive your success in the workplace. In this episode we are joined by Pooja Sund, Engineering Finance Principal PM / Director / Sr. Director at Microsoft with 250+ talks delivered worldwide. Pooja, Linkedin top voice, CFO award winner, and named in the Hall of Fame – Global Women in Tech 2023, shares her personal success insights on personal branding, career pivoting, and effective leadership. Tune in to this episode to discover: ✔️ How to position your personal brand authentically on LinkedIn. ✔️ Effective techniques to differentiate yourself when pivoting your career. ✔️ Three essential tips to overcome impostor syndrome in public speaking and exude confidence. ✔️ An easy yet powerful strategy to foster productive collaboration in projects, especially when team members are in conflict. ✔️ The crucial question you should ask team members to best support them when they feel ignored or disregarded in meetings or projects. ✔️ Three ways to encourage your team members to speak their minds unapologetically, fostering an open and inclusive workplace environment. ✅ Follow Pooja Sund on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pooja3p/ ✅ Follow Ivna Curi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivna-curi-mba-67083b2/ ✅ Request A Customized Workshop For Your Team And Company: http://assertiveway.com/workshops ✅ Other Episodes You'll Like 10 Conflict And Confrontation Myths Debunked 6 Conflict Myths: Lies Teachers Like To Tell About Confrontation 5 Ways To Convince Yourself To Speak Up Even If You Are Fearful 4 Top Speaking Up Fears Debunked Conquer the 9 Most Common Hang-ups About Assertiveness ✅ Free Resources FREE Training & presentation on How To Be Assertive Without Being Rude, Aggressive, or Offensive: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/assertivenotrude Sign Up for Our Email Newsletter: https://assertiveway.com/newsletter/ From Rambling To Articulate PDF Guide: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/articulate Podcast episode lists by theme: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/speakyourmindunapologeticallytopics Women in Tech Leaders Podcast Interviews: https://assertiveway.com/womenintechpodcastguests/ Podcast Summaries & More Email Newsletter: https://assertiveway.com/newsletter Our Linkedin Blog Articles: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/6863880009879306240/ TEDx Talk How To Speak Up Safely When It's Psychologically Unsafe: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/safespeak 10 Day free Assertive And Liked Challenge: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/beassertiveandliked Assertiveness free training: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/getahead Other Free resources: https://assertiveway.com/free/ Podcast page: https://assertiveway.com/podcast-speak-your-mind-unapologetically/ ✅ Work With Us Workshops: http://assertiveway.com/workshops Break The Silence: https://assertiveway.com/communicationculturetransformation/ Services: https://assertiveway.com/offerings Contact me: info@assertiveway.com or ivnacuri@assertiveway.com Contact me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivna-curi-mba-67083b2 Website: https://assertiveway.com ✅ Support The Podcast Rate the podcast on apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speak-your-mind-unapologetically-podcast/id1623647915 Ask me your question for the next episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/speakyourmindquestion

Jan 29, 2024 • 22min
10 Ways You're Unintentionally Weakening Your Workplace Presence
Are your speaking habits holding you back professionally? Are you unknowingly weakening your workplace presence? Discover the subtle yet significant communication mistakes that thoughtful, kind, and humble professionals usually make. Tune in to this episode to discover: ✔️ The top 10 communication mistakes that inadvertently reduce your authority and influence at work. ✔️ Insights into why these mistakes can undermine your professional presence and how they're perceived by colleagues and superiors. ✔️ Practical tips on what to say instead, empowering you to communicate with confidence and clarity. ✔️ Strategies to instantly transform your speaking habits, enhancing your professional image and leadership potential. ✅ 10 Day free Assertive And Liked Challenge: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/beassertiveandliked ✅ Request A Customized Workshop For Your Team And Company: http://assertiveway.com/workshops ✅ Follow Ivna Curi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivna-curi-mba-67083b2/ ✅ Other Episodes You'll Like Conquer the 9 Most Common Hang-ups About Assertiveness How To Not Come Across As Aggressive When You're Outspoken How To Make Assertiveness Friendly: Use Speaking Up Hygge 6 Reasons Why Mellow, Friendly, Joy Sparking Marie Kondo Is Assertive 5 Reasons Why Being More Assertive Actually Makes You Kinder ✅ Free Resources FREE Training & presentation on How To Be Assertive Without Being Rude, Aggressive, or Offensive: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/assertivenotrude Sign Up for Our Email Newsletter: https://assertiveway.com/newsletter/ From Rambling To Articulate PDF Guide: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/articulate Podcast episode lists by theme: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/speakyourmindunapologeticallytopics Women in Tech Leaders Podcast Interviews: https://assertiveway.com/womenintechpodcastguests/ Podcast Summaries & More Email Newsletter: https://assertiveway.com/newsletter Our Linkedin Blog Articles: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/6863880009879306240/ TEDx Talk How To Speak Up Safely When It's Psychologically Unsafe: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/safespeak 10 Day free Assertive And Liked Challenge: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/beassertiveandliked Assertiveness free training: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/getahead Other Free resources: https://assertiveway.com/free/ Podcast page: https://assertiveway.com/podcast-speak-your-mind-unapologetically/ ✅ Work With Us Workshops: http://assertiveway.com/workshops Break The Silence: https://assertiveway.com/communicationculturetransformation/ Services: https://assertiveway.com/offerings Contact me: info@assertiveway.com or ivnacuri@assertiveway.com Contact me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivna-curi-mba-67083b2 Website: https://assertiveway.com ✅ Support The Podcast Rate the podcast on apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speak-your-mind-unapologetically-podcast/id1623647915 Ask me your question for the next episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/speakyourmindquestion

Jan 24, 2024 • 56min
Navigating Differences: How to Influence Change with Positive Fun Communication (with Malvika Jhangiani)
How can you influence change without creating conflict? Discover how embracing positive communication and playfulness can transform your toughest talks into uplifting exchanges. If the thought of merging joy and jest into your professional dialogues seems daunting, this is the episode for you. We're hosting Malvika Jhangiani, Vice President HR - Learning & Development Segment at Newell Brands. With her unique blend of humor and experience, Malvika reveals how to infuse happiness into your work life and turn challenging conversations into opportunities for growth and positivity. Tune in to this episode to discover: ✔️ Why challenging others directly can come across as aggressive, and leverage a better alternative using the ABC method. ✔️ How to get past differences by being solution-focused instead of simply saying no. ✔️ Ask the tough question with finesse to foster for transparent communication. ✔️ Techniques for protecting your personal space with boundaries without awkwardness. ✔️ Strategies to get the attention of type A leaders and influence positively. ✔️ Finding calm in tense situations and how to de-escalate effectively. ✔️ Challenging the status quo by leading with facts and confidence. ✔️ Empowering yourself and others to share wild, raw ideas creatively. ✔️ Navigating organizational restructuring with agility and optimism. ✔️ Transforming challenges into adventures to find joy in change. ✅ Request A Customized Workshop For Your Team And Company: http://assertiveway.com/workshops ✅ Follow Ivna Curi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivna-curi-mba-67083b2/ ✅ Follow our Guest on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/malvika-jhangiani/ ✅ Other Episodes You'll Like 10 Conflict And Confrontation Myths Debunked 6 Conflict Myths: Lies Teachers Like To Tell About Confrontation Conflict with Courage, Curiosity & Compassion: Making a Difference in Your Life (With Dr. Debra Dupree) How To Get The Upper Hand When A Jerk Disparages You Publicly 5 Steps To Respond To Dismissive Comments How To Navigate Change with Confidence: From Anxiety to Personal Success How To Disagree Respectfully Without Being Disagreeable How To Not Come Across As Aggressive When You're Outspoken Training How To Be Assertive Without Being Rude, Aggressive, Or A Jerk ✅ Free Resources FREE Training & presentation on How To Be Assertive Without Being Rude, Aggressive, or Offensive: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/assertivenotrude Sign Up for Our Email Newsletter: https://assertiveway.com/newsletter/ From Rambling To Articulate PDF Guide: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/articulate Podcast episode lists by theme: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/speakyourmindunapologeticallytopics Women in Tech Leaders Podcast Interviews: https://assertiveway.com/womenintechpodcastguests/ Podcast Summaries & More Email Newsletter: https://assertiveway.com/newsletter Our Linkedin Blog Articles: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/6863880009879306240/ TEDx Talk How To Speak Up Safely When It's Psychologically Unsafe: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/safespeak 10 Day free Assertive And Liked Challenge: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/beassertiveandliked Assertiveness free training: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/getahead Other Free resources: https://assertiveway.com/free/ Podcast page: https://assertiveway.com/podcast-speak-your-mind-unapologetically/ ✅ Work With Us Workshops: http://assertiveway.com/workshops Break The Silence: https://assertiveway.com/communicationculturetransformation/ Services: https://assertiveway.com/offerings Contact me: info@assertiveway.com or ivnacuri@assertiveway.com Contact me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivna-curi-mba-67083b2 Website: https://assertiveway.com ✅ Support The Podcast Rate the podcast on apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speak-your-mind-unapologetically-podcast/id1623647915 Ask me your question for the next episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/speakyourmindquestion

Jan 22, 2024 • 36min
Beyond Confidence: How To Demonstrate Conviction To Elevate Your Professional Presence
Is conviction more impactful than confidence in the workplace? Discover how conviction can elevate your professional presence beyond mere confidence. Are you ready to transform your leadership style and professional interactions with the power of conviction? We explore the profound effects of conviction on leadership perception and gender-related differences in conviction, featuring examples from successful leaders known for their unwavering conviction. Tune in to this episode to discover: ✔️ The key differences between confidence and conviction and why they matter. ✔️ How conviction influences leadership perception and decision-making. ✔️ Inspirational stories of leaders who have harnessed the power of conviction. ✔️ Assess your own levels of conviction. ✔️ Effective strategies to develop and demonstrate conviction in professional scenarios. ✅ Improve Your Conviction With This PDF Guide: From Rambling To Articulate: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/articulate ✅ Request A Customized Workshop For Your Team And Company: http://assertiveway.com/workshops ✅ Follow Ivna Curi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivna-curi-mba-67083b2/ ✅ Other Episodes You'll Like From Passive to Assertive: My Personal Story On The Confusing Road To Confident Communication 4 Tips On How To Successfully Share Your Ideas At Work (Compilation) From Rambling To Articulate: How To Communicate Your Ideas Concisely and Persuasively, Even On The Spot How To Share Your Ideas More Assertively In Meetings 4 Tips On How To Successfully Share Your Ideas At Work (Compilation) 5 Strategies For Making Yourself Heard At Work 7 Ways To Make Yourself Heard In Meetings 5 Myths That Hold You Back From Adding Value and Being Heard In Meetings 7 Tips To Confidently Speak In Large Meetings 9 Questions To Decide When To Practice Speaking Up Ahead ✅ Free Resources FREE Training & presentation on How To Be Assertive Without Being Rude, Aggressive, or Offensive: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/assertivenotrude Sign Up for Our Email Newsletter: https://assertiveway.com/newsletter/ From Rambling To Articulate PDF Guide: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/articulate Podcast episode lists by theme: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/speakyourmindunapologeticallytopics Women in Tech Leaders Podcast Interviews: https://assertiveway.com/womenintechpodcastguests/ Podcast Summaries & More Email Newsletter: https://assertiveway.com/newsletter Our Linkedin Blog Articles: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/6863880009879306240/ TEDx Talk How To Speak Up Safely When It's Psychologically Unsafe: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/safespeak 10 Day free Assertive And Liked Challenge: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/beassertiveandliked Assertiveness free training: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/getahead Other Free resources: https://assertiveway.com/free/ Podcast page: https://assertiveway.com/podcast-speak-your-mind-unapologetically/ ✅ Work With Us Workshops: http://assertiveway.com/workshops Break The Silence: https://assertiveway.com/communicationculturetransformation/ Services: https://assertiveway.com/offerings Contact me: info@assertiveway.com or ivnacuri@assertiveway.com Contact me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivna-curi-mba-67083b2 Website: https://assertiveway.com ✅ Support The Podcast Rate the podcast on apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speak-your-mind-unapologetically-podcast/id1623647915 Ask me your question for the next episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/speakyourmindquestion
Jan 17, 2024 • 44min
Empowerment in Conflict: Coaching Principles for A Resilient Team (with Alexandra Ross)
Are you unintentionally undermining your team's potential? Discover empowering leadership techniques with our guest, Alexandra Ross, the Senior Director of Data Protection Use and Ethics Counsel at Autodesk. Alexandra reveals effective conflict management strategies that foster resilience and empower teams. Tune in to this episode to discover: ✔️ Signs that your leadership style might be more 'helicopter' than empowering and how to shift towards a more effective approach. ✔️ Understanding the spectrum of team conflicts and learning how to navigate from healthy debates to mitigating toxic disagreements. ✔️ Mastering conflict resolution skills: from active listening and staying calm to being persuasive yet not overbearing. ✔️ Equipping your team with conflict resolution tools and teaching them the art of self-management in stressful situations. ✔️ Addressing gender biases in leadership and the importance of direct communication, especially for women in leadership roles. ✅ Request A Customized Workshop For Your Team And Company: http://assertiveway.com/workshops ✅ Follow Ivna Curi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivna-curi-mba-67083b2/ ✅ Follow our Guest on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandra-ross-52b541/ ✅ Other Episodes You'll Like 10 Conflict And Confrontation Myths Debunked 6 Conflict Myths: Lies Teachers Like To Tell About Confrontation Conflict with Courage, Curiosity & Compassion: Making a Difference in Your Life (With Dr. Debra Dupree) How To Get The Upper Hand When A Jerk Disparages You Publicly 5 Steps To Respond To Dismissive Comments ✅ Free Resources FREE Training & presentation on How To Be Assertive Without Being Rude, Aggressive, or Offensive: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/assertivenotrude Sign Up for Our Email Newsletter: https://assertiveway.com/newsletter/ From Rambling To Articulate PDF Guide: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/articulate Podcast episode lists by theme: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/speakyourmindunapologeticallytopics Women in Tech Leaders Podcast Interviews: https://assertiveway.com/womenintechpodcastguests/ Podcast Summaries & More Email Newsletter: https://assertiveway.com/newsletter Our Linkedin Blog Articles: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/6863880009879306240/ TEDx Talk How To Speak Up Safely When It's Psychologically Unsafe: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/safespeak 10 Day free Assertive And Liked Challenge: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/beassertiveandliked Assertiveness free training: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/getahead Other Free resources: https://assertiveway.com/free/ Podcast page: https://assertiveway.com/podcast-speak-your-mind-unapologetically/ ✅ Work With Us Workshops: http://assertiveway.com/workshops Break The Silence: https://assertiveway.com/communicationculturetransformation/ Services: https://assertiveway.com/offerings Contact me: info@assertiveway.com or ivnacuri@assertiveway.com Contact me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivna-curi-mba-67083b2 Website: https://assertiveway.com ✅ Support The Podcast Rate the podcast on apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speak-your-mind-unapologetically-podcast/id1623647915 Ask me your question for the next episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/speakyourmindquestion


