Speak Your Mind Unapologetically Podcast

Career advancement rarely happens by chance. Dive deep into the transformative power of a personal board with Nancy Wang, Director & General Manager, AWS Data Protection, and founder of Advancing Women in Tech (AWIT). In this episode of the 'Speak Your Mind Unapologetically Podcast', Nancy unveils the secrets behind her rise in the tech world. Tune in to this episode to discover: ✔️The concept of a "Personal Board" and why it's a game-changer for career growth ✔️Actionable steps to identify, approach, and maintain relationships with potential personal board members ✔️The art of receiving, processing, and acting on feedback from your personal board ✔️Insights on mentorship dynamics, work-life harmony, and advocating for women in tech ✅ Request A Customized Workshop For Your Team And Company: http://assertiveway.com/workshops ✅ Follow Nancy Wang: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wangnancy/ https://www.advancingwomenintech.org/ ✅ Follow Ivna Curi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivna-curi-mba-67083b2/ ✅ Other Episodes You'll Like How To Get Promoted At Work Quicky In 5 Steps 4 Examples On How To Get The Promotion You Want 4 Things You Can Ask For To Fast-Track Your Career 15 Ways To Groom Yourself For A Promotion When Nobody Else Does 7 Tips To Apply For A Job When You Don't Meet The Requirements How To Get The Job When You Don't Meet The Requirements (With Director Jess Sahagian) Who Is Grooming You For A Promotion? (With Gina Hope) How To Get Noticed At Work If You Are A Minority, Underrepresented, or Underprivileged 32 Ways To Take Up More Space And Get Noticed At Work 5 Easy Ways To Self-Promote Without Bragging 10 Real-life Incredible Examples of How Assertive Communication Can Boost Your Career Don't Leave It to Luck: How to Steer Your Career Path (with Geetanjali Tandon) Is It Good To Take Career Risks? (With Preeti Karnik) How To Navigate Change with Confidence: From Anxiety to Personal Success How Smart People Reach Out For Support And Growth At Work (With Tiffany Ford) ✅ Free Resources 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 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 ✅ Podcast Topic Compilations 8 Real Life Examples On How To Deal With Difficult Coworkers (Compilation): https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/8-examples-on-how-to-deal-with-difficult-coworkers Mastering Mentor & Sponsor Connections: Insider Advice from 5 Trailblazing Professionals (Compilation): https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/mastering-mentor-sponsor-connections-insider-advice-from-5-trailblazing-professionals How To Find Courage To Speak Up (Compilation): https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/how-to-find-courage-to-speak-up-4-examples 4 Examples On How To Get The Promotion You Want (Compilation): https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/4-examples-on-how-to-get-the-promotion-you-want 4 Tips On How To Successfully Share Your Ideas At Work (Compilation): https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/4-tips-on-how-to-successfully-share-your-ideas-at-work-compilation How To Cope With Stress At Work (Compilation): https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/how-to-cope-with-stress-at-work-compilation #PersonalBoard #CareerGrowth #NancyWang #SpeakYourMindUnapologetically #WomenInTech #Mentorship #CareerAdvancement

Breaking the silence can be the starting point of problem-solving and innovation. Join us as our guest, Vicki Reyzelman, the Principal Strategic Technology Consultant at UKG, delves deep into the transformative power of trust, effective communication, and the art of asking the right questions to problem solve and innovate. Tune in to this episode to discover: ✔️Strategies for speaking up to problem-solve, especially when faced with aggressive clients, and the signs that show you've earned respect ✔️The underestimated value of casual chit-chat, building trust through non-work-related conversations, and why it's crucial to embed such interactions into your agenda ✔️The role of AI in innovation, emphasizing the significance of asking impactful questions and harnessing critical thinking ✔️How to build a culture of psychological safety within teams and with customers by encouraging team members to use contribute their strengths ✅ Request A Customized Workshop For Your Team And Company: http://assertiveway.com/workshops ✅ Follow Vicki Reyzelman: https://www.vickireyzelman.com · Article on practical innovation: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/practical-innovation-vicki-reyzelman/?trackingId=2WwGEp1RSwah%2BZ0xQT1jBg%3D%3D · Article on building a customer success culture: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/building-customer-success-culture-vicki-reyzelman/?trackingId=2WwGEp1RSwah%2BZ0xQT1jBg%3D%3D ✅ Follow Ivna Curi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivna-curi-mba-67083b2/ ✅ Other Episodes You'll Like What People Get Wrong About Trust 20 Reasons Why Successful Leaders Have Assertive Teams 4 Reasons Why It Is Important For Leaders To Speak Up The Respectful Way To Give Bad News To An Employee (With Reshmi Nair) 15 Ways To Show You Care About Your Team To Build Resilience For Hard Conversations Why You Need To Find Your Polite Way To Speak Your Mind 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 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 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 ✅ Podcast Topic Compilations 8 Real Life Examples On How To Deal With Difficult Coworkers (Compilation): https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/8-examples-on-how-to-deal-with-difficult-coworkers Mastering Mentor & Sponsor Connections: Insider Advice from 5 Trailblazing Professionals (Compilation): https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/mastering-mentor-sponsor-connections-insider-advice-from-5-trailblazing-professionals How To Find Courage To Speak Up (Compilation): https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/how-to-find-courage-to-speak-up-4-examples 4 Examples On How To Get The Promotion You Want (Compilation): https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/4-examples-on-how-to-get-the-promotion-you-want 4 Tips On How To Successfully Share Your Ideas At Work (Compilation): https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/4-tips-on-how-to-successfully-share-your-ideas-at-work-compilation How To Cope With Stress At Work (Compilation): https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/how-to-cope-with-stress-at-work-compilation #SpeakYourMindUnapologetically #Innovation #Trust #AI #Communication #Leadership #ProblemSolving

✅ Request A Customized Workshop For Your Team And Company: http://assertiveway.com/workshops Do you find yourself hesitating to speak up in meetings with higher-ups? Ever felt that pang of anxiety when crossing paths with an authority figure in the hallway? You're not alone. Join me on conquering the fear of authority in the workplace, as I share my personal journey of grappling with the fear of authority - from awkward elevator encounters to staying silent in crucial discussions. Tune in to this episode to discover: ✔️The deep-rooted reasons behind our fear of authority figures. ✔️Real-life implications of this fear in a professional setting and how it can limit your growth. ✔️Practical strategies to humanize those in power and build genuine relationships. ✔️The transformative power of exposure therapy ✔️Actionable steps to start your journey towards overcoming authority anxiety. ✅ Follow Ivna Curi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivna-curi-mba-67083b2/ ✅ Other Episodes You'll Like 18 Signs That You Are A People Pleaser From Passive to Assertive: My Personal Story On The Confusing Road To Confident Communication 10 Steps To Be Both Assertive And Likable When You Speak Up Speak Your Truth: 10 Tips to Becoming a Confident, Assertive Communicator How To Make Assertiveness Friendly: Use Speaking Up Hygge Silent No More: Breaking the Chains of Passive Communication Are You Introverted, Shy, Anxious, Or Passive? How To Tell The Difference ✅ Free Resources 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 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 ✅ Podcast Topic Compilations 8 Real Life Examples On How To Deal With Difficult Coworkers (Compilation): https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/8-examples-on-how-to-deal-with-difficult-coworkers Mastering Mentor & Sponsor Connections: Insider Advice from 5 Trailblazing Professionals (Compilation): https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/mastering-mentor-sponsor-connections-insider-advice-from-5-trailblazing-professionals How To Find Courage To Speak Up (Compilation): https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/how-to-find-courage-to-speak-up-4-examples 4 Examples On How To Get The Promotion You Want (Compilation): https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/4-examples-on-how-to-get-the-promotion-you-want 4 Tips On How To Successfully Share Your Ideas At Work (Compilation): https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/4-tips-on-how-to-successfully-share-your-ideas-at-work-compilation How To Cope With Stress At Work (Compilation): https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/how-to-cope-with-stress-at-work-compilation

✅ Request A Customized Workshop For Your Team And Company: http://assertiveway.com/workshops Ever felt anxious with the thought of public speaking? The problem might be in your approach to finding your voice. Dr. Doreen Downing, Author and Host of the Find Your Voice, Change Your Life Podcast, reveals how she overcame the fear of public speaking and how overcoming speaking anxiety is not about making a better speech. Tune in to this episode and discover: ✔️Why Toastmasters went only so far in dissolving her fear of public speaking ✔️How to face your fear of public speaking ✔️The 7 secrets to fearless public speaking ✅ Follow Dr. Doreen Downing: Dr. Doreen Downing, Author and Host of the Find Your Voice, Change Your Life Podcast, is passionate about helping you express the amazing Essence of who you truly are. Doreen once suffered from stage fright. In conquering her fear, she discovered that being connected to your Essence, your authentic self, is the key to relaxed and confident speaking. Her book, The 7 Secrets to Essential Speaking, is a guide for people who want to overcome anxiety, tap into their inner strength, and speak with a deep confidence. Check out her website: www.doreendowning.com Social Media Links: https://linktr.ee/drdoreendowning Fearless Speaking Secrets: https://Doreen7Secrets.com ✅ Follow Ivna Curi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivna-curi-mba-67083b2/ ✅ Other Episodes You'll Like How To Find Courage To Speak Up (4 Examples) 10 Conflict And Confrontation Myths Debunked 6 Conflict Myths: Lies Teachers Like To Tell About Confrontation How To Find The Courage To Ask For What You Want 5 Ways To Convince Yourself To Speak Up Even If You Are Fearful 4 Top Speaking Up Fears Debunked 8 Ways To Be more Confident With Perspective Taking Top Hack To Stop Worrying About What People Think Of You Commit To Speaking Your Mind Unapologetically Emotional Rollercoaster of Speaking Up: Scared Yet Empowered (with Hanna Hamid) 12 Questions To Know When To Ignore Criticism and Judgment Conquer the 9 Most Common Hang-ups About Assertiveness ✅ Free Resources 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 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 ✅ Podcast Topic Compilations 8 Real Life Examples On How To Deal With Difficult Coworkers (Compilation): https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/8-examples-on-how-to-deal-with-difficult-coworkers Mastering Mentor & Sponsor Connections: Insider Advice from 5 Trailblazing Professionals (Compilation): https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/mastering-mentor-sponsor-connections-insider-advice-from-5-trailblazing-professionals How To Find Courage To Speak Up (Compilation): https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/how-to-find-courage-to-speak-up-4-examples 4 Examples On How To Get The Promotion You Want (Compilation): https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/4-examples-on-how-to-get-the-promotion-you-want 4 Tips On How To Successfully Share Your Ideas At Work (Compilation): https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/4-tips-on-how-to-successfully-share-your-ideas-at-work-compilation How To Cope With Stress At Work (Compilation): https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/how-to-cope-with-stress-at-work-compilation

✅ Request A Customized Workshop For Your Team And Company: http://assertiveway.com/workshops Are you ready to disrupt yourself and lead authentically? Dive deep into the transformative journey of Anuradha Dodda, Head of Engineering / CTO of Corporate Tax and Trade Technology Group at Thomson Reuters. She shows how to embrace change before change embraces you. Anu learned the art of evolving without losing her essence. In this episode of the 'Speak Your Mind Unapologetically Podcast', Anuradha shares her candid experiences, from challenging biases in the workplace to mastering the art of public speaking despite cultural barriers. Tune in to this episode to discover: ✔️How Anuradha turned a denied promotion into a powerful lesson on seeking clarity and moving forward. ✔️The challenges she faced as an assistant professor and how she overcame her fears to become a confident speaker. ✔️Insights into Anuradha's leadership style, emphasizing the importance of humility, confidence, and curiosity. ✔️Practical tips on how to disrupt yourself, face your fears, and continuously evolve while staying true to your core values. ✅ Follow Anu Dodda: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anuradhadodda/ https://www.womentech.net/speaker/Anuradha/Dodda/86073 https://youtu.be/iyunMSEMXlg https://youtu.be/_BWdaulNbN4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WUnNVf84xNE ✅ Follow Ivna Curi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivna-curi-mba-67083b2/ ✅ Other Episodes You'll Like The Art of Asking for Feedback: Tips and Techniques How To Receive Feedback Gracefully (And What Not To Do) How to Respond to Constructive Criticism: Learning to Love Negative Feedback How To Take Criticism Without Getting Defensive (an assertiveness technique with examples) You Don't Have To Change Your Personality To Start To Be More Assertive How To Find Your Own Communication Personality With Experiential Learning Why You Need To Share Your Personal Stories Professionally (With Anna Ong) Different is Beautiful: Embracing Your Unique Voice at Work (with Rachael Gatling) 4 Reasons Why It Is Important For Leaders To Speak Up Women's Great Resignation: How To Avoid Losing Talent ✅ Free Resources 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 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 ✅ Podcast Topic Compilations 8 Real Life Examples On How To Deal With Difficult Coworkers (Compilation): https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/8-examples-on-how-to-deal-with-difficult-coworkers Mastering Mentor & Sponsor Connections: Insider Advice from 5 Trailblazing Professionals (Compilation): https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/mastering-mentor-sponsor-connections-insider-advice-from-5-trailblazing-professionals How To Find Courage To Speak Up (Compilation): https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/how-to-find-courage-to-speak-up-4-examples 4 Examples On How To Get The Promotion You Want (Compilation): https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/4-examples-on-how-to-get-the-promotion-you-want 4 Tips On How To Successfully Share Your Ideas At Work (Compilation): https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/4-tips-on-how-to-successfully-share-your-ideas-at-work-compilation How To Cope With Stress At Work (Compilation): https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/how-to-cope-with-stress-at-work-compilation #DisruptYourself #LeadershipEvolution #SpeakYourMind #AuthenticGrowth #SeekingClarity #EvolvingLeadership

✅ Request A Customized Workshop For Your Team And Company: http://assertiveway.com/workshops Have you ever hesitated to ask a question, fearing you might be a nuisance? Do you ever worry about bothering others? In this episode, you'll change your view on being a burden. Don't fear being a 'bother'; fear leaving others in the dark. Tune in to this episode and discover: ✔️Why We Hesitate to 'Bother' Others ✔️How to rethink the 'Bother' Mindset ✔️Tips to Ask Without Feeling Like a Bother ✅ Follow Ivna Curi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivna-curi-mba-67083b2/ ✅ Other Episodes You'll Like Silent No More: Breaking the Chains of Passive Communication 18 Signs That You Are A People Pleaser From Passive to Assertive: My Personal Story On The Confusing Road To Confident Communication 10 Steps To Be Both Assertive And Likable When You Speak Up Speak Your Truth: 10 Tips to Becoming a Confident, Assertive Communicator How To Make Assertiveness Friendly: Use Speaking Up Hygge What Is Your Most Used Communication Style At Work? The 4 Communication Styles Explained Are You Introverted, Shy, Anxious, Or Passive? How To Tell The Difference How To Advocate For Yourself Even If You're A People Pleaser Or Have Impostor Syndrome (With Erika Diaz) ✅ Free Resources 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 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 ✅ Podcast Topic Compilations 8 Real Life Examples On How To Deal With Difficult Coworkers (Compilation): https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/8-examples-on-how-to-deal-with-difficult-coworkers Mastering Mentor & Sponsor Connections: Insider Advice from 5 Trailblazing Professionals (Compilation): https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/mastering-mentor-sponsor-connections-insider-advice-from-5-trailblazing-professionals How To Find Courage To Speak Up (Compilation): https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/how-to-find-courage-to-speak-up-4-examples 4 Examples On How To Get The Promotion You Want (Compilation): https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/4-examples-on-how-to-get-the-promotion-you-want 4 Tips On How To Successfully Share Your Ideas At Work (Compilation): https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/4-tips-on-how-to-successfully-share-your-ideas-at-work-compilation How To Cope With Stress At Work (Compilation): https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/how-to-cope-with-stress-at-work-compilation

✅ Request A Customized Workshop For Your Team And Company: http://assertiveway.com/workshops Ever Wondered How to Craft a Sense of Belonging in Your Team? Dive deep into the art and science of building strong communities with our special guest, Margaux Miller, the Director of Community at Toptal and a versatile host, emcee, and voice actor. Tune in to this episode to discover: ✔️The transformative power of community and why it's essential for happiness and engagement. ✔️Margaux's personal journey with impostor syndrome and how community can help. ✔️The true essence of community and belonging: working towards shared goals with mutual concern. ✔️The pitfalls that can jeopardize belonging and the strategies to foster a deeper sense of connection. ✔️The pivotal role of rules in community-building and how to enforce them without alienating members. ✔️The magic of storytelling in community building, with real-life examples. ✔️Pro tips for community members to maximize their engagement and contribution. Join us on the 'Speak Your Mind Unapologetically Podcast' for an enlightening conversation that promises to reshape your understanding of community and belonging. ✅ Follow Margaux Miller: * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/margauxmiller * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/margauxamiller * Podcast: https://startpodcast.ca/ * Toptal https://www.toptal.com/ * WomenTech Global https://www.womentech.net/women-tech-conference ✅ Follow Ivna Curi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivna-curi-mba-67083b2/ ✅ Other Episodes You'll Like How to Build Strong Connections With People: 4 Strategies Revealed Empowering a Speaking Up Culture: The Role of Leaders Speaking Up Transformative Stories and Guardians (with Katherine Bradshaw) How to Speak with Joy instead of with Fear, for Self and Team (with Jin Zhang) 15 Ways To Show You Care About Your Team To Build Resilience For Hard Conversations 17 Free Ways To Bring Joy And Happiness To Others ✅ Free Resources 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 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 ✅ Podcast Topic Compilations 8 Real Life Examples On How To Deal With Difficult Coworkers (Compilation): https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/8-examples-on-how-to-deal-with-difficult-coworkers Mastering Mentor & Sponsor Connections: Insider Advice from 5 Trailblazing Professionals (Compilation): https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/mastering-mentor-sponsor-connections-insider-advice-from-5-trailblazing-professionals How To Find Courage To Speak Up (Compilation): https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/how-to-find-courage-to-speak-up-4-examples 4 Examples On How To Get The Promotion You Want (Compilation): https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/4-examples-on-how-to-get-the-promotion-you-want 4 Tips On How To Successfully Share Your Ideas At Work (Compilation): https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/4-tips-on-how-to-successfully-share-your-ideas-at-work-compilation How To Cope With Stress At Work (Compilation): https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/how-to-cope-with-stress-at-work-compilation #CommunityBuilding #Belonging #Toptal #SpeakYourMind #PodcastLife

Do you change your personality to fit in? Concerned about reactions when showcasing your true self? Dive into our episode with Rema Rao, Head of Payments Compliance & Strategic Financial Products APAC at Uber. She bravely defied societal norms, undergoing a transformative journey to authenticity. Explore key takeaways on assertiveness, sidestepping the people-pleasing pitfall, strategies for career elevation, mastering effective communication in meetings, and cultural adaptation. Tune in to this episode and discover: ✔️Why speaking up can be necessary even if the outcome is worse than you expected ✔️How to stop appeasing people and start being yourself with this Justin Bieber move ✔️The top 3 strategies to advance your career ✔️How to make meetings not feel like wars ✔️How to adapt your communication to different cultures ✅ Follow Rema Rao: https://www.linkedin.com/in/remarao/ https://www.uber.com/blog/rema-rao/ https://www.womentech.net/speaker/Rema/Rao%20/85149 ✅ 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 You Don't Have To Change Your Personality To Start To Be More Assertive How To Find Your Own Communication Personality With Experiential Learning Why You Need To Share Your Personal Stories Professionally (With Anna Ong) Different is Beautiful: Embracing Your Unique Voice at Work (with Rachael Gatling) Why You Need To Find Your Polite Way To Speak Your Mind ✅ Free Resources 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 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 ✅ Podcast Topic Compilations 8 Real Life Examples On How To Deal With Difficult Coworkers (Compilation): https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/8-examples-on-how-to-deal-with-difficult-coworkers Mastering Mentor & Sponsor Connections: Insider Advice from 5 Trailblazing Professionals (Compilation): https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/mastering-mentor-sponsor-connections-insider-advice-from-5-trailblazing-professionals How To Find Courage To Speak Up (Compilation): https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/how-to-find-courage-to-speak-up-4-examples 4 Examples On How To Get The Promotion You Want (Compilation): https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/4-examples-on-how-to-get-the-promotion-you-want 4 Tips On How To Successfully Share Your Ideas At Work (Compilation): https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/4-tips-on-how-to-successfully-share-your-ideas-at-work-compilation How To Cope With Stress At Work (Compilation): https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/how-to-cope-with-stress-at-work-compilation #BeingYourself #AuthenticityJourney #RamaRaoUber #JustinBieberMove #AssertivenessTips #AvoidPeoplePleasing #CareerAdvancement #EffectiveCommunication #CulturalAdaptation #LobbyingInsights #PersonalTransformation #SocietalNorms #SpeakUp #MeetingMastery #CareerStrategies

✅ Request A Customized Workshop For Your Team And Company: http://assertiveway.com/workshops Do you try to be ultra-prepared for presentations and sharing your ideas? Extensive preparation builds our confidence short term, but has big opportunity costs. Tune in to this episode and discover: ✔The real reason why we overprepare ✔Potential opportunity costs when overpreparing ✔How to decide how much you should prepare ✅ Follow Ivna Curi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivna-curi-mba-67083b2/ ✅ Other Episodes You'll Like From Rambling To Articulate: How To Communicate Your Ideas Concisely and Persuasively, Even On The Spot Ditch the Perfection Obsession: An Intimate Chat with A Recovering Perfectionist (with Aliza Carpio) 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 ✅ Free Resources 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 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 ✅ Podcast Topic Compilations 8 Real Life Examples On How To Deal With Difficult Coworkers (Compilation): https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/8-examples-on-how-to-deal-with-difficult-coworkers Mastering Mentor & Sponsor Connections: Insider Advice from 5 Trailblazing Professionals (Compilation): https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/mastering-mentor-sponsor-connections-insider-advice-from-5-trailblazing-professionals How To Find Courage To Speak Up (Compilation): https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/how-to-find-courage-to-speak-up-4-examples 4 Examples On How To Get The Promotion You Want (Compilation): https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/4-examples-on-how-to-get-the-promotion-you-want 4 Tips On How To Successfully Share Your Ideas At Work (Compilation): https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/4-tips-on-how-to-successfully-share-your-ideas-at-work-compilation How To Cope With Stress At Work (Compilation): https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/how-to-cope-with-stress-at-work-compilation

✅ Request A Customized Workshop For Your Team And Company: http://assertiveway.com/workshops How do you adapt your communication to a new culture? How do you leverage cultural diversity in your team? In this episode we explore the art of navigating cross-cultural communication challenges in our globally interconnected world. We are delighted to host our guests, Neelam Mohanty and Anu Pakala from Northwestern Mutual, who generously share their personal journeys of cultural adaptation and their strategies to foster cultural awareness. Tune in to this episode to discover: ✔️How to recognize and understand cultural differences in pace of speech, expressions, personal space, and hierarchical structures ✔️Common sports metaphors in the workplace ✔️Strategies to foster cultural awareness in remote work environments for an inclusive environment and successful teamwork ✅ Connect with Neelam Mohanty: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neelammohanty/ ✅ Connect with Anu Pakala: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anupakala/ ✅ Follow Ivna Curi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivna-curi-mba-67083b2/ ✅ Other Episodes You'll Like Speaking Up When You're From A Non-Speaking Up Culture (With Dr. Abby Hamilton): https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/speaking-up-when-youre-from-a-non-speaking-up-culture Secrets To Thrive In A New Country Or Culture And Critical Mistakes To Avoid (with Henry): https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/secrets-to-thrive-in-a-new-country-or-culture-and-critical-mistakes-to-avoid How to Speak with Joy instead of with Fear, for Self and Team (with Jin Zhang): https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/speaking-with-joy-how-to-convert-speaking-fear-into-joy-for-self-and-team-with-jin-zhang ✅ Free Resources Podcast episode lists by theme: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/speakyourmindunapologeticallytopics Podcast Summaries & More Email Newsletter: https://assertiveway.com/newsletter Our Linkedin Blog Articles: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/6863880009879306240/ Women in Tech Leaders Podcast Interviews: https://assertiveway.com/womenintechpodcastguests/ 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 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 ✅ Podcast Topic Compilations 8 Real Life Examples On How To Deal With Difficult Coworkers (Compilation): https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/8-examples-on-how-to-deal-with-difficult-coworkers Mastering Mentor & Sponsor Connections: Insider Advice from 5 Trailblazing Professionals (Compilation): https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/mastering-mentor-sponsor-connections-insider-advice-from-5-trailblazing-professionals How To Find Courage To Speak Up (Compilation): https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/how-to-find-courage-to-speak-up-4-examples 4 Examples On How To Get The Promotion You Want (Compilation): https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/4-examples-on-how-to-get-the-promotion-you-want 4 Tips On How To Successfully Share Your Ideas At Work (Compilation): https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/4-tips-on-how-to-successfully-share-your-ideas-at-work-compilation How To Cope With Stress At Work (Compilation): https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/how-to-cope-with-stress-at-work-compilation #SpeakYourMindUnapologeticallyPodcast #CrossCulturalCommunication #CulturalAwareness #Inclusivity #Diversity #EmployeeResourceGroups #RemoteWork