Speak Your Mind Unapologetically Podcast

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Request A Customized Workshop For Your Team And Company:   http://assertiveway.com/workshops Are you ready to convert every 'No' into a steppingstone towards success? In this exciting episode we delve into the power of persistent pitching with our special guest, Garima Mathur. As the Director of Product Management Digital Strategy at GE Healthcare, Garima brings a wealth of experience in the art o...

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Team And Company:   http://assertiveway.com/workshops Ever felt overwhelmed by the winds of change? How can you turn that anxiety into a stepping stone for personal success? Change is an integral part of life, and how we respond to it can make all the difference. Whether it's a job shift, a personal transformation, or an organizational restructuring, change c...

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Team And Company:   http://assertiveway.com/workshops Would people describe you as outspoken or decisive? Do these labels fill you with pride or apprehension? This episode features a candid conversation with Aditi Sharma, Managing Director of Data & AI at Accenture, as she unpacks her experiences around these often misunderstood traits. In this episode you'll...

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://assertiveway.com/workshops Have you ever used your non-verbals to manage an aggressive person? Do you want to exude confidence and enhance your influence in presence? Join us as we explore the power of aligning nonverbal cues with verbal language to shape positive impressions. Learn from engaging anecdotes and personal experiences, and gain i...

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://assertiveway.com/workshops How resilient are you when you need resilience the most? Resilience seemed rather intangible until I heard the explanation from our guest, Dr. Madelyn Blair. She is a resilience expert, author, coach, bestselling author of 5 books, TV host of Unlocked. Dr. Madelyn has a PhD in Organizational Psychology, an MBA from...

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Team And Company: https://assertiveway.com/workshops/  Are you ready to have more influence when you assert your ideas, concerns, and requests? Discover the power of negotiation as an essential tool for effective assertive communication. We'll delve into real-life experiences and practical strategies that will transform your understanding of speaking your min...

Schedule a call to customize a speaking up / assertive communication workshop for your team: http://assertiveway.com/workshops   Have you ever been told that you were angry? Ever felt restless, like you couldn't ever stop doing things? In a world where being busy is often mistaken for being productive, Suchitra's story challenges the 'hustle culture,' unveiling its pernicious effects on our mental...

Schedule a call to customize a speaking up / assertive communication workshop for your team: http://assertiveway.com/workshops   Are biased gender assumptions limiting your career? In this episode, we unravel the five prevailing biased assumptions that tend to hold back women in the workplace, particularly in male-dominated industries. When people make assumptions about you based on your gender, t...

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Team And Company:   http://assertiveway.com/workshops 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...

Schedule a call to customize a speaking up / assertive communication workshop for your team: http://assertiveway.com/workshops   Do you ever come across as aggressive when you're outspoken, disagree, or offer your feedback? This is a common problem that Kwame and I talk about in this episode where Kwame, the host of the Negotiate Anything podcast, the number 1 negotiation podcast, interviews me ab...

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Team And Company :  http://assertiveway.com/workshops   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...

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Team And Company: http://assertiveway.com/workshops   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...

Schedule a call to customize a speaking up / assertive communication workshop for your team: http://assertiveway.com/workshops   Do people feel connected with you? Building a connection with people, even when you're having hard conversations or speaking up for yourself or for your team, is key to being effective as a leader. It builds the know, like, and trust factor that is the currency that buys...

Schedule a call to customize a speaking up / assertive communication workshop for your team: http://assertiveway.com/workshops   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...

Schedule a call to customize a speaking up / assertive communication workshop for your team: http://assertiveway.com/workshops   Ever let emotions hold you back from speaking your mind assertively? Getting emotional when it's time to speak up is very common. If you've ever had your voice shake, or your eyes well up when expressing yourself, you're not alone. Discover 9 ways to feel less emotional...

Schedule a call to customize a speaking up / assertive communication workshop for your team: http://assertiveway.com/workshops   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...

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...

Are you tired of feeling powerless at work? In this eye-opening episode of the "Speak Your Mind Unapologetically" podcast, we help you take control and reclaim your personal power in the workplace. Drawing inspiration from the incredible story of Steve Jobs, we discuss strategies that you can implement to reach new heights in your professional life. Don't miss this episode to unlock your full pote...

Hey there, are you ready to confidently express yourself, level up your communication skills, and conquer your fears? Look no further! ChatGPT is your go-to AI buddy that'll not only inspire you with its uplifting words but also teach you how to utilize this powerful tool effectively. In our latest podcast episode, we're diving into: ✔️The top ways ChatGPT can help you assertively voice your opini...

Have you ever found yourself struggling to handle difficult workplace situations? Whether it's receiving criticism from a supervisor or colleague, dealing with an angry customer or client, or facing rejection after applying for a job or pitching a new idea, it's easy to get discouraged and let your emotions get the best of you. But what if you could develop a thick skin that would allow you to han...

Are you looking to move forward in your career and build strong relationships with senior leaders? In this episode, Bao Chau, a respected Asian female leader in tech, shares her expert advice on how to cultivate professional relationships with executives, even if you're just starting out. Bao Chau offers a monthly exercise that can help you build a strong network of supportive executives, as well...

Delve deep into the art of making requests effectively and persuasively. We examine three communication styles – passive, aggressive, and assertive – and how each of them influences the way we make requests. Then, we reveal an 8-step process to help you make requests more effectively, along with five essential considerations to ensure your requests are persuasive and lead to positive outcomes. ✔️U...

Ever felt guilty about being selfish in your professional life? In this eye-opening episode, Natasha Endrei, Senior Women's Collection Designer at Joe's Jeans, reveals the advantages of embracing selfishness at work. Learn how this unexpected approach has led to increased happiness, work-life balance, and career success. In this conversation, Natasha discusses: ✔️The transformative impact of "cons...

Are you a good advocate for others? Explore the power of leadership and advocacy in the workplace. In this episode, you'll learn from real-life examples of well-known leaders like Sheryl Sandberg, Tony Hsieh, and Indra Nooyi, who have made a significant impact by advocating for others. Key takeaways from this episode include: ✔️Understand the importance of advocacy and how it can lead to positive...