Speak Your Mind Unapologetically

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What if speaking your mind could be joyful? In this episode, Jin Zhang shares how she transformed fear of speaking and judgement into joy of speaking her mind, and how embracing speaking with joy led to several unexpected and unique opportunities. Jin Zhang is an Engineering Director at Meta, instructor at Stanford Continuing Studies, and a TEDx speaker. In this episode she shares:

✔️How speaking with joy in 2 job interviews led to better-than-expected jobs

✔️The first step to convert fear of speaking into joy of speaking

✔️3 strategies leaders can use to unleash the joy within their teams

✔️Where to find joy when speaking your mind

✔️Why when you speak about joy, it's very likely that you'll end up speaking with joy

Resources mentioned in this episode

Listen to Jin's TEDx talk to learn about more job opportunities in Tech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYVgXpxy9Ps&t=1s Jin's DIY talk, more tips on growth: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AoeLpOK75-U Jin's product and innovation class at Stanford, registration is open NOW: https://continuingstudies.stanford.edu/courses/professional-and-personal-development/why-minimum-viable-product-is-no-longer-enough/20224_BUS-285

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Do you ever isolate yourself when you have a problem or feel insecure? In this episode you'll discover that doing the exact opposite, reaching out to people who are different and having those conversations is a better path forward. Tiffany Ford, JD, MPA, and Deputy Commissioner of the Virginia Department of Health, shares her own personal experiences cold calling to ask for an internship, reaching out to people in her company, having racial conversations, and seeking out her trusted people. In this episode you'll discover:

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How do you overcome feelings of impostor syndrome and self-doubt when you take on a bigger role? In this episode, Tiffany Ford, JD, MPA, and Deputy Commissioner of the Virginia Department of Health, candidly discusses her journey into leadership. Navigating through self-doubt and impostor syndrome, Tiffany reveals how she emerged stronger:

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✔️Minority Leadership: Tiffany offers a unique perspective on the experiences of a minority woman in leadership.

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Join us as we explore the transformative power of assertive communication. Our host shares a personal narrative of a young woman who, once underestimated and dismissed, navigates her way to becoming respected. The secret to her success? Speaking her mind unapologetically. Listen in and discover how you too can turn the tables and make your voice heard. Discover:

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In this powerful podcast episode, our guest and attorney shares her inspiring journey into advocating for the homeless. From how to be a great advocate for others to dealing with uncollaborative people, this episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in advocacy work. You'll discover:

✔️How to be a great advocating for others

✔️How to set boundaries when advocating for others.

✔️How to develop your personal advocacy style.

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TEDx Talk How To Speak Up Safely When It's Psychologically Unsafe: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/safespeak

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Do you ever feel like a misfit in the workplace, struggling to fit in and share your ideas? In this episode, we're joined by Sathi Chowdhury, Director of Data Engineering, Risk Tech, at Capital One, who shares her journey from feeling like an outsider and being shy to thriving as an underrepresented leader. Sathi discusses:

✔️Leveraging hard skills to develop soft skills

✔️Overcoming the need for perfection before sharing ideas

✔️Embracing opportunities to fail and grow

✔️Strategies for navigating feelings of invisibility or not fitting in at work

✔️The importance of diversifying the face of leadership

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10 Day free Assertive And Liked Challenge: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/beassertiveandliked

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Work With Us

Workshops: http://assertiveway.com/workshops

Services: https://assertiveway.com/offerings

Contact me: [email protected] or [email protected]

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

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About This Episode:

Join us as Sathi shares her personal experience and provides insights into how introverts and underrepresented individuals can find their voice and excel in their careers. Key moments from the episode include:

• Sathi's childhood and admiration of Indira Gandhi
• Her journey to America and the pursuit of excellence
• The added pressure on women and underrepresented individuals to excel
• Overcoming fear of sharing imperfect ideas
• Building confidence through domain knowledge
• The power of starting small and finding supportive groups
• Asking for opportunities to fail and grow
• Using hard skills to develop soft skills
• The art of storytelling in presentations
• Breaking free from feeling like a misfit and invisible
• Addressing a boys' club culture and advocating for change
• The changing face of leadership and creating space for minority leaders

Tune in to learn how you can overcome self-doubt, grow in your career, and make a lasting impact in your workplace.

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