Speak Your Mind Unapologetically Podcast

How can you dream big and excel in your career? Real success starts with a growth mindset and self-advocacy. Discover how Ashwini Balasubramanian, President of the Automotive Women's Alliance Foundation (AWAF) and Head of Motorcycle Development Strategy and Operations at Harley-Davidson Motor Company, navigated her career by embracing assertiveness and humility, and by knowing when to advocate for herself and when to be a giver. In this episode, learn about the power of networks, how to manage crucial conversations, and the importance of taking control of your career direction. Ashwini shares her journey and practical advice, making this a must-listen for any professional aiming to excel in their field. Tune in to this episode to discover:

✔️ How to effectively advocate for yourself and your career ambitions.

✔️ The importance of taking ownership of your career path.

✔️ Strategies for handling crucial conversations and addressing disrespect in the workplace.

✔️ The power of networks and how to leverage them for success.

✔️ Balancing assertiveness with humility to achieve career growth.

✅ Automotive Women's Alliance Foundation (AWAF)

✅ Free Newsletter: https://assertiveway.com/newsletter/

✅ Free Resources

FREE Training & presentation on How To Be Assertive Without Being Rude, Aggressive, or Offensive: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/assertivenotrude

30 min Amplify Voices Strategy Session: https://calendly.com/assertiveway/amplifyvoicesstrategycall

Sign Up for Our Email Newsletter: https://assertiveway.com/newsletter/

Ivna's Unapologetic Voice Stories: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/ivnastories

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/

✅ Listen on the Speak Your Mind Unapologetically podcast on Apple Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speak-your-mind-unapologetically-podcast/id1623647915

✅ Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6L1myPkiJXYf5SGrublYz2

✅ Order our book, 'Unapologetic Voice: 101 Real-World Strategies for Brave Self Advocacy & Bold Leadership' where each strategy is also a real story:

https://www.amazon.com/Unapologetic-Voice-Real-World-Strategies-Leadership-ebook/dp/B0CW2X4WWL/

✅ Follow the show host, 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

✅ Work With Us

Workshops: http://assertiveway.com/workshops

Break The Silence: https://assertiveway.com/communicationculturetransformation/

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

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00:00 Introduction 04:41 The Importance of Self-Advocacy 08:11 Career Pivot and Mentorship 15:56 Networking and Leveraging Connections 25:09 Building a Strong Network & The Power of Associations 27:58 Skill Development Opportunities 30:37 Navigating Disrespect at Work 37:29 The Importance of Actionable Feedback 41:21 Balancing Assertiveness and Humility 44:15 Final Thoughts

Ever wondered how to take bold, audacious steps to transform your career and life? Find out why these bold moves matter, how to overcome the fear, and learn eight actionable strategies to inspire your own bold decisions.

✔️ Why bold moves are essential for growth and success.

✔️ How to conquer the fear of taking big steps.

✔️ Eight actionable strategies for making bold moves.

✔️ The importance of assertive communication in bold decisions.

✅ Free Newsletter: https://assertiveway.com/newsletter/

✅ Free Resources

FREE Training & presentation on How To Be Assertive Without Being Rude, Aggressive, or Offensive: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/assertivenotrude

30 min Amplify Voices Strategy Session: https://calendly.com/assertiveway/amplifyvoicesstrategycall

Sign Up for Our Email Newsletter: https://assertiveway.com/newsletter/

Ivna's Unapologetic Voice Stories: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/ivnastories

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/

✅ Listen on the Speak Your Mind Unapologetically podcast on Apple Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speak-your-mind-unapologetically-podcast/id1623647915

✅ Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6L1myPkiJXYf5SGrublYz2

✅ Order our book, 'Unapologetic Voice: 101 Real-World Strategies for Brave Self Advocacy & Bold Leadership' where each strategy is also a real story:

https://www.amazon.com/Unapologetic-Voice-Real-World-Strategies-Leadership-ebook/dp/B0CW2X4WWL/

✅ Follow the show host, 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

✅ Work With Us

Workshops: http://assertiveway.com/workshops

Break The Silence: https://assertiveway.com/communicationculturetransformation/

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

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Are you tired of being interrupted in meetings? Learn effective strategies to reclaim your voice and make sure your ideas are heard. This episode addresses the common issue of interruptions, especially for women who are interrupted twice as much as men, and offers practical advice on maintaining professionalism and assertiveness without sounding aggressive. Discover how to navigate these challenges and enhance your workplace communication skills. Tune in to this episode to discover:

✔️ Techniques to handle interruptions and ensure your ideas are heard.

✔️ How to assert yourself in meetings without sounding aggressive.

✔️ Strategies for maintaining self-respect and professionalism.

✔️ Tips for addressing interruptions from senior leaders effectively.

✔️ Methods for preventing frequent interruptions and advocating for your ideas.

✅ Free Newsletter: https://assertiveway.com/newsletter/

✅ Free Resources

FREE Training & presentation on How To Be Assertive Without Being Rude, Aggressive, or Offensive: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/assertivenotrude

30 min Amplify Voices Strategy Session: https://calendly.com/assertiveway/amplifyvoicesstrategycall

Sign Up for Our Email Newsletter: https://assertiveway.com/newsletter/

Ivna's Unapologetic Voice Stories: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/ivnastories

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/

✅ Listen on the Speak Your Mind Unapologetically podcast on Apple Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speak-your-mind-unapologetically-podcast/id1623647915

✅ Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6L1myPkiJXYf5SGrublYz2

✅ Order our book, 'Unapologetic Voice: 101 Real-World Strategies for Brave Self Advocacy & Bold Leadership' where each strategy is also a real story:

https://www.amazon.com/Unapologetic-Voice-Real-World-Strategies-Leadership-ebook/dp/B0CW2X4WWL/

✅ Follow the show host, 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

Turning Bias into Respect: 10 Proven Strategies to Overcome Discrimination in the Office

Mastering Self-Advocacy: A Childhood Lesson That Every Adult Can Learn From

Master the Five Minute Speak Up Debrief Ritual: Boost Courage & Speaking Skills

How to Advocate for What Matters Without Overstepping at Work

✅ Work With Us

Workshops: http://assertiveway.com/workshops

Break The Silence: https://assertiveway.com/communicationculturetransformation/

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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Does fear hold you back from speaking up or advocating for yourself at work? It's not your fault. Your brain is hardwired to avoid risks, but staying silent could be costing you opportunities, respect, and career growth.

In this episode, we unpack the surprising science behind fear of advocating for yourself at work and reveal how loss aversion might be sabotaging your confidence.

You'll discover:

✔️The Surprising Science Behind Fear at Work – Understand why your brain reacts the way it does and how fear of loss might be secretly influencing your decisions. ✔️8 Game-Changing Ways to Beat Fear and Speak Boldly – Proven strategies to help you find your voice, overcome hesitation, and advocate with confidence. ✔️How to Tell If Your Fear Is Justified or Holding You Back – Distinguish between rational caution and self-imposed limits, so you can act with clarity.

✅ Free Newsletter: https://assertiveway.com/newsletter/

✅ Free Resources

FREE Training & presentation on How To Be Assertive Without Being Rude, Aggressive, or Offensive: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/assertivenotrude

30 min Amplify Voices Strategy Session: https://calendly.com/assertiveway/amplifyvoicesstrategycall

Sign Up for Our Email Newsletter: https://assertiveway.com/newsletter/

Ivna's Unapologetic Voice Stories: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/ivnastories

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/

✅ Listen on the Speak Your Mind Unapologetically podcast on Apple Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speak-your-mind-unapologetically-podcast/id1623647915

✅ Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6L1myPkiJXYf5SGrublYz2

✅ Order our book, 'Unapologetic Voice: 101 Real-World Strategies for Brave Self Advocacy & Bold Leadership' where each strategy is also a real story:

https://www.amazon.com/Unapologetic-Voice-Real-World-Strategies-Leadership-ebook/dp/B0CW2X4WWL/

✅ Follow the show host, 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

Turning Bias into Respect: 10 Proven Strategies to Overcome Discrimination in the Office

Mastering Self-Advocacy: A Childhood Lesson That Every Adult Can Learn From

Master the Five Minute Speak Up Debrief Ritual: Boost Courage & Speaking Skills

How to Advocate for What Matters Without Overstepping at Work

✅ Work With Us

Workshops: http://assertiveway.com/workshops

Break The Silence: https://assertiveway.com/communicationculturetransformation/

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

Ask me your question for the next episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/speakyourmindquestion

Are you waiting for your boss to notice your hard work? Frustrated because you've tried speaking up, but nothing seems to change? Or holding off until the perfect moment to ask for what you need?

These are some of the most common career traps that silently sabotage your growth. In this episode, we'll explore these traps. You'll learn how to take charge of your career by asking for what you want, following up, and being proactive in your communication. In this episode you'll discover:

✔️The 5 traps that keep talented professionals from getting ahead.

✔️How we justify falling into these traps.

✔️The assertive mindset hack to escape the traps.

✅ Free Newsletter: https://assertiveway.com/newsletter/

✅ Free Resources

FREE Training & presentation on How To Be Assertive Without Being Rude, Aggressive, or Offensive: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/assertivenotrude

30 min Amplify Voices Strategy Session: https://calendly.com/assertiveway/amplifyvoicesstrategycall

Sign Up for Our Email Newsletter: https://assertiveway.com/newsletter/

Ivna's Unapologetic Voice Stories: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/ivnastories

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/

✅ Listen on the Speak Your Mind Unapologetically podcast on Apple Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speak-your-mind-unapologetically-podcast/id1623647915

✅ Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6L1myPkiJXYf5SGrublYz2

✅ Order our book, 'Unapologetic Voice: 101 Real-World Strategies for Brave Self Advocacy & Bold Leadership' where each strategy is also a real story:

https://www.amazon.com/Unapologetic-Voice-Real-World-Strategies-Leadership-ebook/dp/B0CW2X4WWL/

✅ Follow the show host, 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

Mindset Makeover: Cultivating Assertive Thinking for Empowered Interactions

Which of the 7 Levels of Belief in Your Voice Are You At?

Master the 5 Levels To Speak Your Mind Unapologetically: From Silence to Influence

The Self-Advocacy Guide to Engagement at Work (PART 1)

Why We Hesitate to Bother Others and Why We Shouldn't

✅ Work With Us

Workshops: http://assertiveway.com/workshops

Break The Silence: https://assertiveway.com/communicationculturetransformation/

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

Ask me your question for the next episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/speakyourmindquestion

Feel guilty about putting yourself first? Discover ways to prioritize your needs without feeling selfish. Explore the common culprit of guilt experienced when prioritizing personal desires over others' demands. Learn about the detrimental impact of guilt on your emotions and productivity, and explore eight actionable strategies to overcome this guilt, boost your confidence, and lead a more fulfilling life. Tune in to this episode to discover:

✔️ The hidden burdens guilt places on your well-being.

✔️ Eight strategies for overcoming guilt and advocating for your needs.

✔️ The benefits of assertive communication.

✅ Free Newsletter: https://assertiveway.com/newsletter/

✅ Free Resources

FREE Training & presentation on How To Be Assertive Without Being Rude, Aggressive, or Offensive: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/assertivenotrude

30 min Amplify Voices Strategy Session: https://calendly.com/assertiveway/amplifyvoicesstrategycall

Sign Up for Our Email Newsletter: https://assertiveway.com/newsletter/

Ivna's Unapologetic Voice Stories: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/ivnastories

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/

✅ Listen on the Speak Your Mind Unapologetically podcast on Apple Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speak-your-mind-unapologetically-podcast/id1623647915

✅ Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6L1myPkiJXYf5SGrublYz2

✅ Order our book, 'Unapologetic Voice: 101 Real-World Strategies for Brave Self Advocacy & Bold Leadership' where each strategy is also a real story:

https://www.amazon.com/Unapologetic-Voice-Real-World-Strategies-Leadership-ebook/dp/B0CW2X4WWL/

✅ Follow the show host, 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

Making Your Voice Count: Self-Advocacy for Recognition and Respect

Self-Advocacy at Work: Your Questions Answered

Mastering Self-Advocacy at Work: 6 Proven Ways to Advocate for Yourself

Speak Your Truth: 10 Tips to Becoming a Confident, Assertive Communicator

Important Assertiveness Skills You Need At Your Job Level

Conquer the 9 Most Common Hang-ups About Assertiveness

✅ Work With Us

Workshops: http://assertiveway.com/workshops

Break The Silence: https://assertiveway.com/communicationculturetransformation/

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

Ask me your question for the next episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/speakyourmindquestion

Master self-Advocacy at work. Learn 3 strategies to succeed without losing your authenticity. Get what you deserve at even if you're hesitant to speak up. Tune in to this masterclass to discover:

✔️ Assertive Communication Techniques ✔️ Tip to Elevate Your Professional Presence ✔️ How to Promote Yourself Effectively ✔️ Technique to Navigate Challenging Conversations ✅ Enroll in the Self-Advocacy Mastery Academy: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/sama2 ✅ Schedule a 30 min session to see if the academy is right for you: https://calendly.com/assertiveway/30min

✅ Free Newsletter: https://assertiveway.com/newsletter/

✅ Free Resources

FREE Training & presentation on How To Be Assertive Without Being Rude, Aggressive, or Offensive: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/assertivenotrude

30 min Amplify Voices Strategy Session: https://calendly.com/assertiveway/amplifyvoicesstrategycall

Sign Up for Our Email Newsletter: https://assertiveway.com/newsletter/

Ivna's Unapologetic Voice Stories: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/ivnastories

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/

✅ Listen on the Speak Your Mind Unapologetically podcast on Apple Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speak-your-mind-unapologetically-podcast/id1623647915

✅ Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6L1myPkiJXYf5SGrublYz2

✅ Order our book, 'Unapologetic Voice: 101 Real-World Strategies for Brave Self Advocacy & Bold Leadership' where each strategy is also a real story:

https://www.amazon.com/Unapologetic-Voice-Real-World-Strategies-Leadership-ebook/dp/B0CW2X4WWL/

✅ Follow the show host, 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

Making Your Voice Count: Self-Advocacy for Recognition and Respect

Self-Advocacy at Work: Your Questions Answered

Mastering Self-Advocacy at Work: 6 Proven Ways to Advocate for Yourself

Speak Your Truth: 10 Tips to Becoming a Confident, Assertive Communicator

Important Assertiveness Skills You Need At Your Job Level

Conquer the 9 Most Common Hang-ups About Assertiveness

✅ Work With Us

Workshops: http://assertiveway.com/workshops

Break The Silence: https://assertiveway.com/communicationculturetransformation/

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

Ask me your question for the next episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/speakyourmindquestion

What are the real costs of staying silent? Staying quiet might seem like the safe choice, but the long-term consequences can be significant. Discover how silence can impact your career, health, happiness, and relationships. Through inspiring stories from figures like Arianna Huffington, Sheryl Sandberg, and Serena Williams, you'll see why advocating for yourself is essential. Tune in to this episode to discover:

✔️ How staying silent can lead to burnout and physical breakdown.

✔️ The importance of setting boundaries to prevent stress and resentment.

✔️ Why advocating for your health is crucial, as demonstrated by Serena Williams.

✔️ How overcoming fear in a male-dominated industry can lead to career advancement, as Mary Barra found.

✔️ The impact of believing in your bold vision, like Howard Schultz did for Starbucks.

✅ Free Newsletter: https://assertiveway.com/newsletter/

✅ Free Resources

FREE Training & presentation on How To Be Assertive Without Being Rude, Aggressive, or Offensive: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/assertivenotrude

30 min Amplify Voices Strategy Session: https://calendly.com/assertiveway/amplifyvoicesstrategycall

Sign Up for Our Email Newsletter: https://assertiveway.com/newsletter/

Ivna's Unapologetic Voice Stories: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/ivnastories

From Rambling To Articulate PDF Guide: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/articulate

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Important Assertiveness Skills You Need At Your Job Level

Conquer the 9 Most Common Hang-ups About Assertiveness

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✅ Timestamps

00:00 Introduction: The Hidden Costs of Staying Silent

02:41 Arianna Huffington: The Price of Burnout

03:57 Sheryl Sandberg: The Importance of Setting Boundaries

05:25 Serena Williams: Advocating for Your Health

06:27 Mary Barra: Overcoming Fear in a Male-Dominated Industry

07:39 Howard Schultz: Believing in Your Bold Vision

10:17 Michelle Obama: Finding Fulfillment Beyond the Job

11:14 Viola Davis: Insisting on Better Roles

13:07 Marissa Mayer: The Toll of Overworking

14:11 Malala Yousafzai: Creating Positive Change

15:32 Lady Gaga: Speaking Up About Mental Health

16:39 Conclusion: Embracing Your Powerful Voice

17:41 Join the Self Advocacy Mastery Academy

You are meant to be your own best advocate. But are you? Assess your self-advocacy skills through this quiz. Through ten insightful questions, you'll learn how to use self-advocacy to get confidence, recognition, and respect at work. Find out why you may feel overlooked in meetings, struggle to promote yourself, avoid workplace conflicts, or struggle with your boundaries. Tune in to this episode to:

✔️ Assess your self-advocacy skills and identify areas for improvement with these 10 questions.

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30 min Amplify Voices Strategy Session: https://calendly.com/assertiveway/amplifyvoicesstrategycall

Sign Up for Our Email Newsletter: https://assertiveway.com/newsletter/

Ivna's Unapologetic Voice Stories: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/ivnastories

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/

✅ Listen on the Speak Your Mind Unapologetically podcast on Apple Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speak-your-mind-unapologetically-podcast/id1623647915

✅ Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6L1myPkiJXYf5SGrublYz2

✅ Order our book, 'Unapologetic Voice: 101 Real-World Strategies for Brave Self Advocacy & Bold Leadership' where each strategy is also a real story:

https://www.amazon.com/Unapologetic-Voice-Real-World-Strategies-Leadership-ebook/dp/B0CW2X4WWL/

✅ Follow the show host, 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

Making Your Voice Count: Self-Advocacy for Recognition and Respect

Self-Advocacy at Work: Your Questions Answered

Mastering Self-Advocacy at Work: 6 Proven Ways to Advocate for Yourself

Speak Your Truth: 10 Tips to Becoming a Confident, Assertive Communicator

Important Assertiveness Skills You Need At Your Job Level

Conquer the 9 Most Common Hang-ups About Assertiveness

✅ Work With Us

Workshops: http://assertiveway.com/workshops

Break The Silence: https://assertiveway.com/communicationculturetransformation/

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

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✅ Timestamps

00:00 Introduction to Self Advocacy

03:11 Quiz Question 1: Heard in Meetings

06:04 Quiz Question 2: Hesitation to Promote Yourself

11:21 Quiz Question 3: Career Opportunities

14:39 Quiz Question 4: Sharing Honest Opinions

17:54 Quiz Question 5: Setting Boundaries

20:51 Quiz Question 6: Asking for What You Need

23:28 Quiz Question 7: Misunderstood Contributions

24:58 Quiz Question 8: Handling Workplace Conflict

28:05 Quiz Question 9: Taking on Extra Work

29:34 Quiz Question 10: Positioning for Growth

31:41 Conclusion and Next Steps

Are you missing out on career opportunities because you're afraid to speak up at work? Discover why you might be staying silent instead of advocating for yourself and for your ideas, and how self advocacy can help you get the recognition and respect you deserve. Tune in to this episode to discover:

✔️ Why we hesitate speaking up at work

✔️ The real impact of staying silent in professional settings

✔️ Finding your voice without being the loudest in the room

✅ Free Resources

FREE Training & presentation on How To Be Assertive Without Being Rude, Aggressive, or Offensive: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/assertivenotrude

30 min Amplify Voices Strategy Session: https://calendly.com/assertiveway/amplifyvoicesstrategycall

Sign Up for Our Email Newsletter: https://assertiveway.com/newsletter/

Ivna's Unapologetic Voice Stories: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/ivnastories

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/

✅ Listen on the Speak Your Mind Unapologetically podcast on Apple Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speak-your-mind-unapologetically-podcast/id1623647915

✅ Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6L1myPkiJXYf5SGrublYz2

✅ Order our book, 'Unapologetic Voice: 101 Real-World Strategies for Brave Self Advocacy & Bold Leadership' where each strategy is also a real story:

https://www.amazon.com/Unapologetic-Voice-Real-World-Strategies-Leadership-ebook/dp/B0CW2X4WWL/

✅ Follow the show host, 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

Speak Your Truth: 10 Tips to Becoming a Confident, Assertive Communicator

Self-Advocacy at Work: Your Questions Answered

Mastering Self-Advocacy at Work: 6 Proven Ways to Advocate for Yourself

Important Assertiveness Skills You Need At Your Job Level

Conquer the 9 Most Common Hang-ups About Assertiveness

✅ Work With Us

Workshops: http://assertiveway.com/workshops

Break The Silence: https://assertiveway.com/communicationculturetransformation/

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

Ask me your question for the next episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/speakyourmindquestion