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The Speak Up Advantage: Shaping Courageous Cultures that Drive Performance & Innovation

The Speak Up Advantage: Shaping Courageous Cultures that Drive Performance & Innovation

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 The Speak Up Advantage explores how courageous communication transforms organizations — one conversation at a time. Hosted by Ivna Curi — Forbes contributor, TEDx Speaker, and trusted partner to Fortune 500 and global companies — this show delivers practical strategies and real-world insights for HR, L&D, ERG, and business leaders shaping workplaces where every voice drives collaboration, innovation, and performance. Each episode reveals how to: • Equip leaders to speak up with influence in high-stakes situations, even when it feels uncomfortable or risky. • Navigate hard conversations that drive accountability while strengthening relationships. • Foster open dialogue across teams, levels, and cultures — even when fear or tension are present. Whether you lead people, develop talent, or shape culture, you’ll gain actionable ideas to elevate leadership communication, strengthen team performance, and build the courageous culture at all levels. Because innovation don’t come from silence; it comes from voices empowered to speak up, despite fear.2025 Career Success Economics Management Management & Leadership
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  • Introducing The Speak Up Advantage: Build Courageous Cultures that Drive Performance

    Introducing The Speak Up Advantage: Build Courageous Cultures that Drive Performance
    Oct 7 2025

    Most employees stay silent when it matters most — afraid of backlash, judgment, or losing influence. But the best leaders create cultures where people speak up, collaborate, and perform at their best.

    Welcome to The Speak Up Advantage, the podcast for business leaders, HR, and L&D leaders who want to strengthen leadership communication, build courageous teams, and unlock innovation through open dialogue.

    Hosted by Ivna Curi — Forbes contributor, TEDx speaker, and founder of the Assertive Way Institute — this show explores how courageous communication transforms organizations.

    In this trailer episode, you’ll discover what to expect from the show:

    • Real-world conversations with global leaders shaping communication and culture.

    • Research-backed frameworks for helping teams speak up with confidence.

    • Actionable strategies to navigate hard conversations and lead with influence, even when it feels risky or uncomfortable.

    Because performance, innovation, and engagement don’t come from silence. They come from voices empowered to speak up, despite fear.

    🎧 Subscribe to The Speak Up Advantage today and join the movement to build courageous cultures across organizations.
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