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Speak Your Mind Unapologetically Podcast

Speak Your Mind Unapologetically Podcast

By: For People Leaders Leading Bold Conversations | Ivna Curi
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 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. Economics Management Management & Leadership Personal Development Personal Success
Episodes
  • When Silence Is No Longer Safe: Conquer Fear, Speak Up, and Advance Your Career

    When Silence Is No Longer Safe: Conquer Fear, Speak Up, and Advance Your Career
    Nov 3 2025
    Silence feels safe, but it kills your future. Unleash your authentic voice and stop letting the voice in your head keep you silent. In this episode of the Speak Your Mind Unapologetically Podcast, you'll regain control over the emotional cycle of fear and confidence, so that your nervous system stops hijacking your presence in meetings, and you can reclaim your voice and your influence at work. What you'll discover in this episode: Why silence is not an option. Why self-doubt, replaying worst-case scenarios, and "what-if" loops quietly steal your voice—and how that affects your career, your leadership and your impact. How to break the fear script. The three essential voices every professional needs. Why action = confidence, not the other way around—how one simple step leads to the next, builds momentum, and eventually changes your career trajectory. A call to stop choosing comfort over progress; because silence may feel safe, but it kills your future. Who this episode is for: You're a mid-to-senior professional, an emerging leader or an experienced leader who's ready to move from being unheard to being influential. You want to speak up smarter and navigate tough conversations without damaging relationships, and have the tools to advocate for yourself, your team and your future. Tune in if you're ready to Stop letting fear write your story. Rewrite your script. Own your voice, your goals and your future. If this episode resonated, please share it with a colleague, friend or ally who's ready to speak up—and remember to subscribe so you never miss an episode from Speak Your Mind Unapologetically. Let's lead out loud together. 🎁 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: info@assertiveway.com or ivnacuri@assertiveway.com Contact me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivna-curi-mba-67083b2
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    14 mins
  • How to Speak Your Truth Without Sounding Harsh or Arrogant

    How to Speak Your Truth Without Sounding Harsh or Arrogant
    Oct 27 2025

    Everyone says, "Be bold. Be unapologetic."
    But what does that really mean at work?

    Boldness easily gets mistaken for arrogance or aggression. Then, when you speak up, people shut down.

    In this episode of the Speak Your Mind Unapologetically podcast, Andrea Wojnicki, host of the Talk About Talk show, interviews Ivna Curi on how to speak up with confidence, strength, and respect, so you can be bold and build connection.

    You'll discover:
    ✔️ What "being bold and unapologetic" actually means in the workplace
    ✔️ How to assert yourself without damaging relationships
    ✔️ A simple, proven formula for bold, clear, and respected communication

    Tune in to discover how to be heard, respected, and influential, without ever being seen as "too much."

    🎁 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

    ✅ Tune into the Talk About Talk podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talk-about-talk-communication-skills-training/id1447267503

    ✅ 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: info@assertiveway.com or ivnacuri@assertiveway.com

    Contact me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivna-curi-mba-67083b2

    #Leadership #Communication #Assertiveness #CareerGrowth #SpeakUp #WomenInLeadership #WorkplaceConfidence #ProfessionalDevelopment
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    34 mins
  • Never Let Fear Stop You From Speaking Your Mind Ever Again

    Never Let Fear Stop You From Speaking Your Mind Ever Again
    Oct 21 2025

    Does fear ever get in the way of advocating for yourself? Everyone has fear. Everyone has courage. The difference is which one you give energy to. In this episode of Speak Your Mind Unapologetically, we explore science-backed ways to be more courageous and build confidence in speaking up. From mindset shifts to emotional regulation and social strategies, this episode is your go-to guide for becoming fearless. Listen now to discover:

    • 20 science-backed strategies to find your courage to speak up and be more assertive
    • Mindset, cognitive, emotional, and social techniques to overcome fear
    • How to boldly speak your mind and transform your career, leadership, and life

    🎁 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: info@assertiveway.com or ivnacuri@assertiveway.com

    Contact me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivna-curi-mba-67083b2
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    24 mins
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