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Speak Your Mind Unapologetically Podcast

Speak Your Mind Unapologetically is the leadership communication podcast for people leaders — managers, directors, and VPs — who want to speak up, lead bold conversations, and influence outcomes that matter. Whether you're addressing conflict, delivering feedback, leading meetings, or navigating difficult conversations, this podcast gives you practical strategies to: 👉🏼 Communicate with clarity, confidence, and conviction= 👉🏼 Influence decisions and build trust across functions 👉🏼 Speak up under pressure — without sounding aggressive or backing down 👉🏼 Encourage your team to share ideas, concerns, and feedback 👉🏼 Tackle conflict, disagreement, and misalignment early and effectively You’ll hear insights, frameworks, and stories from real workplaces — all designed to help you grow your leadership impact through communication. 🎙 With 400+ episodes, the Speak Your Mind Unapologetically Podcast is trusted by people leaders across Fortune 500s, healthcare, tech, startups, and global organizations. ABOUT THE HOST Ivna Curi is a Fortune 500 speaker, TEDx speaker, and host of the Speak Your Mind Unapologetically Podcast. She's a Forbes contributor, author of Unapologetic Voice, and founder of the Assertive Way Institute. A former corporate leader with an MBA from INSEAD and over 20,000 leaders trained, Ivna brings global experience and real-world strategies that help leaders drive results through bold communication. ABOUT THE COMPANY Assertive Way Institute helps organizations empower people leaders to lead bold conversations, influence outcomes, and build courageous speak-up cultures. Our workshops and talks help people leaders become confident, clear communicators — and turn workplace communication into a competitive advantage.

info_outline She Was a Shy, Introverted Child Who Became a Chief Strategy Officer. The Realization That Changed Everything. (with Lisa Martinez, CSIO at Lee Health) 05/01/2026
info_outline Every Man in the Room Ignored Her and Started the Meeting. She Interrupted. What Happened Next. (with Lisa Martinez, CSIO at Lee Health) — Part 2 05/01/2026
info_outline Years of Being Called "Hardworking and Quiet." How Revolut's Head of Strategy Daisy Xia Rewrote Her Professional Brand 04/24/2026
info_outline Be Brief, Be Bright, Be Gone: How Newell Brands VP Malvika Jhangiani Challenges Senior Leaders, Manages Type A Executives, and Turns Conflict Into Opportunity 04/17/2026
info_outline Your Job Title Can Evaporate Overnight. Your Internal Power Can't. Leadership Lessons from Equifax SVP Alejandra Torchia 04/17/2026
info_outline "I'm Not Responsible for How You Feel": How Melissa Dill Stood Her Ground With an Intimidating Executive and Changed Their Relationship Forever 04/17/2026
info_outline Crying at Work, Called Polarizing, Still Made It to the Top: Executive Presence Lessons with Wendy Delmolino 04/17/2026
info_outline Socialized to Stay Silent: How Autodesk VP Mary Hope McQuiston Found Her Voice and Learned to Hold Anyone Accountable 04/17/2026
info_outline How to Handle Pushback and Difficult Conversations at Work Without Getting Defensive 02/06/2026
info_outline Speaking Up With Intention: A Smarter Way to Set Your Goals 01/06/2026
info_outline Boundaries During Holidays: How to Say No Without Guilt or Drama 12/23/2025
info_outline Accountablity: How to Stop Carrying the Team (Without Becoming “the Difficult One”) 12/09/2025
info_outline When People Steal Your Idea in Meetings (and Get the Credit Instead) 12/02/2025
info_outline Don’t Let One Question Destroy Your Credibility — Learn the Top 1% Response Strategy 11/26/2025
info_outline The One Conversation at Work You’re Afraid to Have — And How to Finally Do It Right 11/20/2025
info_outline Why Every Leadership Problem Is Really a Communication Problem (with Lily Lapenna, MBE and Amy Ewbank) 11/10/2025
info_outline Everything You’re Afraid to Ask About Self-Advocacy at Work Without Backlash — Answered Rapid-Fire 11/04/2025
info_outline When Silence Is No Longer Safe: Conquer Fear, Speak Up, and Advance Your Career 11/03/2025
info_outline How to Speak Your Truth Without Sounding Harsh or Arrogant 10/27/2025
info_outline Never Let Fear Stop You From Speaking Your Mind Ever Again 10/21/2025
info_outline Stop Asking For Permission: 30 Power Phrases to Start Owning Your Voice 10/13/2025
info_outline Courage at Work: Stop Staying Silent & Start Leading Boldly (with Saadia Khilji) 09/08/2025
info_outline Why ‘Just Be Confident’ Is Terrible Advice — And What Actually Works 09/02/2025
info_outline Practical Self-Promotion Tips That Actually Work in Meetings and in Networking (Brag-Free) 08/27/2025
info_outline How To Bridge Cultural Divides And Cultivate Respectful Conversations? (with Dr. Shaun Carver) 08/25/2025
info_outline 20 Power Moves for High Impact Leaders: Elevating Your Leadership Voice 08/20/2025
info_outline Resilient Voices: Overcoming Adversity & Self-Doubt With A Growth Mindset (with Dhwani Trivedi) 08/11/2025
info_outline 10 Common Beliefs I Stopped Following in my 30s To Become Bold 08/11/2025
info_outline How to Identify and Communicate Your Personal Brand Authentically - Even If You're Not Sure What Makes You Unique (with Andrea Wojnicki) 07/28/2025
info_outline What to Say When Someone Cuts You Off in a Meeting (Without Sounding Rude) 07/21/2025
 
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