Speak Your Mind Unapologetically Podcast

Find out the real reason difficult conversations feel so hard at work, and how our mindset hurts our conversations and relationships. This episode gives you four internal switches you can flip in real time, so that you can have calm authority to fix conversations that go sideways.
You'll discover what confident communicators do differently in difficult conversations. Because you don't need to say the perfect thing. You just need to stay stable enough to say something useful in that moment so that you can keep your influence.
You'll learn how to:
Stop taking pushback personally and stay detached under pressure

Regulate your emotions so you don't interrupt, over-explain, or get defensive

Bring clarity to conversations that feel messy or overwhelming

Keep progress happening when discussions get tense, repetitive, or uncomfortable

If you want to:
Handle difficult conversations at work with confidence

Respond to pushback without shutting down or getting reactive

Increase your influence with managers, peers, or senior leaders

Speak up clearly, even when situations aren't perfect

…this episode will give you a practical internal system you can use immediately.
🎧 Listen now and learn how calm, clear communication moves decisions forward.
 
🎁 Free Resource: Download the 30 Power Shifts Guide — a free, practical cheat sheet with real-life "weak vs. powerful" word swaps for meetings, presentations, and everyday conversations.
Replace soft, hesitant phrases with powerful, natural ones.

Speak with clarity, conviction, and calm authority.

Be heard without apology.

👉 Get your free guide here: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/30power 
 
✅ Free Newsletter:  https://assertiveway.com/newsletter/
 
✅ Take the Quiz 'Do You Speak Like a High-Impact Leader?':   https://myassertiveway.outgrow.us/highimpactleader 
 
✅ 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
Contact me: [email protected] or [email protected]
Contact me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivna-curi-mba-67083b2

A new year doesn't require a long list of aspirational, feel-good goals. It requires the right specific goals — especially when it comes to speaking up at work.
In this first episode of the year, you'll reframe goal-setting for speaking up at work — away from vague intentions like "be more confident" and toward specific, observable communication behaviors that actually change your impact, credibility, and influence at work.
In this episode, we cover:
Why most speaking up goals fail by February

The difference between wanting to speak up and deciding when and how to speak up

Three practical assertive communication goals you can set for the new year:
What to say more of

What to say less of

What to say earlier — not perfectly


You don't have to change who you are, become fearless, or extroverted.
If speaking up at work, self-advocacy, and career advancement matter to you this year, this episode will help you start with clarity instead of pressure.
00:00 Speaking Up Goals That Actually Work
04:28 Understanding Situational Responses
05:40 Don't Wait To Feel Ready, Instead Plan Your Speaking Up Moments
06:48 Speaking Up When You're Not Confident, Not Extroverted, Not Fearless
09:35 Specific Speak Up Goals
10:48 What Will You Say More?
24:58 What to Say Less Of
32:12 Speaking Up Earlier
38:05 Conclusion
 
🎁 Free Resource: Download the 30 Power Shifts Guide — a free, practical cheat sheet with real-life "weak vs. powerful" word swaps for meetings, presentations, and everyday conversations.
Replace soft, hesitant phrases with powerful, natural ones.

Speak with clarity, conviction, and calm authority.

Be heard without apology.

👉 Get your free guide here: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/30power 
 
✅ Free Newsletter:  https://assertiveway.com/newsletter/
 
✅ Take the Quiz 'Do You Speak Like a High-Impact Leader?':   https://myassertiveway.outgrow.us/highimpactleader 
 
✅ 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
Contact me: [email protected] or [email protected]
Contact me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivna-curi-mba-67083b2

As we navigate the holiday season, setting boundaries can be challenging. Find out how to respond confidently to intrusive questions and requests without guilt or drama. Learn why boundaries are hard to set during the holidays and discover effective strategies to assert your needs while maintaining relationships. From common boundary mistakes to real-life examples, this episode offers practical tips to help you protect your energy and priorities, enhancing both personal and professional interactions. Tune in to develop the skills to speak up with confidence and authenticity. Happy holidays!
00:00 Introduction: Navigating Holiday Boundaries
00:52 Why Setting Boundaries is Challenging During Holidays
08:56 Common Boundary Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
12:52 Effective Communication for Firm and Warm Boundaries
13:56 Handling Pushback on Your Boundaries
16:12 Conclusion: Strengthening Your Unapologetic Voice
 
🎁 Free Resource: Download the 30 Power Shifts Guide — a free, practical cheat sheet with real-life "weak vs. powerful" word swaps for meetings, presentations, and everyday conversations.
Replace soft, hesitant phrases with powerful, natural ones.

Speak with clarity, conviction, and calm authority.

Be heard without apology.

👉 Get your free guide here: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/30power 
 
✅ Free Newsletter:  https://assertiveway.com/newsletter/
 
✅ Take the Quiz 'Do You Speak Like a High-Impact Leader?':   https://myassertiveway.outgrow.us/highimpactleader 
 
✅ 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
Contact me: [email protected] or [email protected]
Contact me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivna-curi-mba-67083b2

If you've ever felt like you're the one holding everything together at work — following up, reminding, double-checking, fixing last-minute mistakes, and caring more about the outcome than everyone else — this episode is for you.
Because you shouldn't have to sacrifice your time, your sanity, or your career reputation just to compensate for other people's lack of follow-through.
And you also shouldn't have to choose between:
staying silent and doing it all yourself or
speaking up and being labeled "difficult," "demanding," or "not a team player."
There's a better way, and it starts with assertive accountability.
You'll learn:
why holding others accountable feels so uncomfortable
how to stop chasing and reminding without sounding controlling
how to protect your boundaries without damaging relationships
how to speak up early (before resentment builds)
how to get colleagues and partners to follow through, without nagging or apologizing
We'll walk through 10 accountability conversations you can use with anyone you work with  peers, project partners, cross-functional teams, even leaders  to get results while maintaining respect and likability.
If you want to be known as someone who is reliable, respected, and not walked over, this episode will give you the exact language and confidence to make it happen.
 
🎁 Free Resource: Download the 30 Power Shifts Guide — a free, practical cheat sheet with real-life "weak vs. powerful" word swaps for meetings, presentations, and everyday conversations.
Replace soft, hesitant phrases with powerful, natural ones.

Speak with clarity, conviction, and calm authority.

Be heard without apology.

👉 Get your free guide here: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/30power 
 
✅ Free Newsletter:  https://assertiveway.com/newsletter/
 
✅ Take the Quiz 'Do You Speak Like a High-Impact Leader?':   https://myassertiveway.outgrow.us/highimpactleader 
 
✅ 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
Contact me: [email protected] or [email protected]
Contact me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivna-curi-mba-67083b2

Have you ever shared an idea in a meeting… and nothing happened?
No reaction. No acknowledgement. People move on.
Then minutes later — or even next week — someone else says the exact same thing, and suddenly everyone thinks it's brilliant.
It's infuriating.
It's discouraging.
And it makes you question your value, your credibility, and whether speaking up even matters.
Here's the truth nobody teaches you at work:
Most ideas don't get ignored because they're bad.
They get ignored because of how they're introduced, framed, and reinforced.
In this episode of Speak Your Mind Unapologetically, you'll learn exactly what to do so that your ideas land, don't get overshadowed, and are not repeated by someone else. You'll walk away with simple, repeatable strategies to make your ideas heard, respected, and credited back to you — without sounding aggressive, needy, or territorial.
You'll learn:
Why some voices get taken seriously in meetings — and others don't (regardless of talent)
How to speak up so your ideas stick the first time
What to say when someone repeats your idea and gets the credit
Phrases that reinforce your expertise without conflict or defensiveness
How leaders can amplify overlooked voices and stop accidental idea-stealing
This episode applies to anyone who's felt ignored, overshadowed, or underestimated at work: introverts, early-career professionals, remote workers, immigrants, and empaths.
Because great ideas don't change careers.
Great ideas that get heard change careers.
Tune in now to learn how to make your voice impossible to overlook.
 
🎁 Free Resource: Download the 30 Power Shifts Guide — a free, practical cheat sheet with real-life "weak vs. powerful" word swaps for meetings, presentations, and everyday conversations.
Replace soft, hesitant phrases with powerful, natural ones.

Speak with clarity, conviction, and calm authority.

Be heard without apology.

👉 Get your free guide here: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/30power 
 
✅ Free Newsletter:  https://assertiveway.com/newsletter/
 
✅ Take the Quiz 'Do You Speak Like a High-Impact Leader?':   https://myassertiveway.outgrow.us/highimpactleader 
 
✅ 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
Contact me: [email protected] or [email protected]
Contact me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivna-curi-mba-67083b2