Speak Your Mind Unapologetically Podcast

Ever wondered why many black women decide to stay in an industry that is not welcoming? Our guest, Margery Sendze, Organizational Culture Influencer, Leader, Industrial and Organizational Psychologist shares her own experience and research. Tune in to discover: ✔ ️Why it's easy to lose confidence in oneself as an outlier women of color ✔ ️How to stay motivated to stay in an industry where there is...

Afraid of making big career changes? Our guest Jodi Constantino, Risk Management Governance and Business Controls Officer at Sallie Mae, shares how she navigates the twists and turns of her diverse career path decisions. She's pivoted between molecular biology, the FBI, management consulting, and risk management in both Government contracting and the banking sector. Tune in to this episode to disc...

Ever fumbled for words when it mattered most? Having a power phrase to use can be very handy in stressful situations. Power phrases communicate clear thoughts and ideas, show respect to others' opinions while firmly stating your own, and demonstrate an openness to feedback. Tune in to this episode and discover:   ✔ ️Power phrases when you are late ✔ ️Power phrases to ask for something ✔ ️Power phr...

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...

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 prob...

✅ 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 o...

✅ 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...

✅ 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 wit...

✅ 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 'Bot...

✅ 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 transforma...

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 caree...

✅ 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...

✅ 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 fro...

✅ Request A Customized Workshop For Your Team And Company:   http://assertiveway.com/workshops Do you get frustrated when you're excited about an idea and people respond negatively to it? Ling Zhang,   AI & Data Science Strategy consultant and author, found herself in that situation with her boss. Taking responsibility for the outcomes we want is key, as shared by Ling. Tune in to this episode an...

✅ Request A Customized Workshop For Your Team And Company:   http://assertiveway.com/workshops Are you ever lost for words when you have something important to say? Having a power phrase handy is fitting for a respected leader to use can be very handy. Power phrases communicate clear thoughts and ideas, show respect to others' opinions while firmly stating your own, and demonstrate an openness to...

✅ Request A Customized Workshop For Your Team And Company:   http://assertiveway.com/workshops Are you often paralyzed by the need to be perfect in everything you do? Do you dwell on getting every detail right to prove yourself? Dive into the depths of why the obsession with perfection can be detrimental with our guest, Aliza Carpio. In this eye-opening episode of the 'Speak Your Mind Unapologeti...

✅ Request A Customized Workshop For Your Team And Company:   http://assertiveway.com/workshops Ever wondered how some people manage to go from being shy and intimidated to outspoken, building successful alliances, and attracting sponsors while creating immense value? In this insightful episode of the 'Speak Your Mind Unapologetically Podcast', we're joined by Helen Hongyi Xing, Head of Data Analy...

✅ Request A Customized Workshop For Your Team And Company:   http://assertiveway.com/workshops Do you feel like a wallflower in meetings, agreeing just to keep the peace, or the bull in the china shop, bulldozing your way through conversations? Or maybe you're somewhere in the middle, striving to find that perfect balance of assertiveness. On today's episode of the 'Speak Your Mind Unapologetical...

✅ Request A Customized Workshop For Your Team And Company:   http://assertiveway.com/workshops Ever wondered how to engage with a mentor without feeling awkward? Our guest has found out how. Kelly Thomas is an accomplished Operations and Pricing Leader for power generation, oil, and gas at GE Digital. Not only is she a beacon of candid communication and DEI advocacy, she also serves as the Women'...

✅ Request A Customized Workshop For Your Team And Company:   http://assertiveway.com/workshops Ready to unleash your resourcefulness? Explore the power of being resourceful and share lessons from a true maestro of resourcefulness - Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus. In this episode, we dive deep into the heart of what it truly means to be resourceful. It's not about having endless resources, but maki...

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Team And Company:   http://assertiveway.com/workshops Ever felt like your career is purely luck or chance, rather than an outcome of your deliberate actions and decisions? Find out how you can take charge of your career with our guest Geetanjali Tandon, who is the SVP of Financial Planning and Analysis at Ceridian. Driven by her powerful mantra, "I own my car...

✅ Request A Customized Workshop For Your Team And Company:   http://assertiveway.com/workshops Do you ever find yourself rambling, feeling lost for words, or struggling to convey your thoughts clearly during crucial conversations? Picture this: what if you could confidently share your ideas, sounding articulate and sharp even when you're unprepared? What if there was a way to be succinct yet powe...

✅ Request A Customized Workshop For Your Team And Company:   http://assertiveway.com/workshops Are you using speaking up stories effectively to shape a culture that encourages employees to voice their concerns and ideas? Join us in this episode as we dive into this intriguing question with our expert guest, Katherine Bradshaw. Katherine, the National Lead for Communications and Engagement at the...

✅ Request A Customized Workshop For Your Team And Company:   http://assertiveway.com/workshops Ever grappled with an emotional rollercoaster ride when voicing your thoughts: empowered yet scared and full of self-doubt; confident yet guilty? In this episode, Hanna Abdel Hamid, Head of Sigma Software Canada, uncovers her own dealings of insecurity and reward when speaking her mind. Tune in to this...

✅ Request A Customized Workshop For Your Team And Company:   http://assertiveway.com/workshops Ever wondered how being passive or people pleaser might be holding you back and how the transition to being assertive will be like? In this story-based episode, we deep-dive into the host's personal journey from being reprimanded for her silence at work to confidently commanding attention in meetings, t...