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S1 Ep 112Why You Need To Share Your Personal Stories Professionally (With Anna Ong)

Are you sharing enough about yourself professionally? Personal stories help connect, build trust, engage others, and build your personal brand. Personal storytelling is personal branding! So speak your mind unapologetically about your stories. In this episode, storytelling expert Anna Ong discusses: ✔️ Why you need to share personal, not private stories. ✔️ What type of personal stories you can share at work and with superiors. ✔️ Tips for telling great stories about yourself. 👉🏼 Links: Anna Ong's Linkedin profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-ong/ Anna Ong's stories: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo1TcSE-kwDmcSdw9rnwyYA You Don't Have To Change Your Personality To Start To Be More Assertive: https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/048-you-dont-have-to-change-your-personality-to-start-to-be-more-assertive How To Boost Your Confidence To Speak Up: https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/how-to-boost-your-confidence-to-speak-up Sign up for 10 Day free Assertive And Liked Challenge: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/beassertiveandliked Find out about our talks and workshops: https://assertiveway.com/services/ Free resources: https://assertiveway.com/free/ Assertiveness free training: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/getahead Assertive Communication Newsletter: https://assertiveway.com/newsletter/ Rate the podcast on apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speak-your-mind-unapologetically-podcast/id1623647915

Sep 19, 202230 min

S1 Ep 111Is It Good To Take Career Risks? (With Preeti Karnik)

Taking uncomfortable risks in your career can help you discover new talents that you didn't know you had, find enjoyable work that you didn't know you would like, and land opportunities that you wouldn't otherwise get. That's exactly what director Preeti Karnik discovered early on in her career. In this episode, Preeti shares: ✔️ Career risks that paid off. ✔️ How to take more calculated risks and be more decisive. ✔️ Networking strategies to stay employable even when taking some years off for family. 👉🏼Links: Preeti's Linkedin Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/preeti-karnik-3816091/ 15 Ways To Groom Yourself For A Promotion When Nobody Else Does: https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/15-ways-to-groom-yourself-for-a-promotion-when-nobody-else-does-0 5 Ways To Overcome Impostor Syndrome And Regain Confidence To Speak Up (With Kim Meninger): https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/5-ways-to-overcome-impostor-syndrome-and-regain-confidence-to-speak-up Secrets To Thrive In A New Country Or Culture (And Critical Mistakes To Avoid): https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/secrets-to-thrive-in-a-new-country-or-culture-and-critical-mistakes-to-avoid Sign up for 10 Day free Assertive And Liked Challenge: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/beassertiveandliked Find out about our talks and workshops: https://assertiveway.com/services/ Free resources: https://assertiveway.com/free/ Assertiveness free training: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/getahead Assertive Communication Newsletter: https://assertiveway.com/newsletter/ Rate the podcast on apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speak-your-mind-unapologetically-podcast/id1623647915

Sep 17, 202232 min

S1 Ep 1105 Myths That Hold You Back From Adding Value and Being Heard In Meetings

Do you struggle to speak in meetings? Do you fear speaking up in meetings? Would you like to speak in meetings with confidence and authority? In this episode, you'll overcome the top fears you may have around speaking up in meetings. Myth 1 - I don't have anything valuable to say. Myth 2 - I'm new and don't feel confident in my knowledge. Myth 3 - I'm more junior and I should always defer to those who have more experience or are older. Myth 4 - It's not humble or modest. Myth 5 - I might say something stupid and they will judge me. ✔️ Overcome the 5 myths that hold you back from speaking up in meetings. ✔️ Make the mindset shifts to reduce your fears in meetings. ✔️ Overcome the number 1 challenge when it comes to speak up in meetings. 👉🏼Links: 7 Tips To Confidently Speak In Large Meetings: https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/7-tips-to-confidently-speak-in-large-meetings How To Gain Support In Meetings By Building Strategic Relationships (with Diana Dreyer): https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/how-to-gain-support-in-meetings-by-building-strategic-relationships-with-diana-dreyer How To Disagree Respectfully Without Being Disagreeable: https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/how-to-disagree-respectfully-without-being-disagreeable Sign up for 10 Day free Assertive And Liked Challenge: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/beassertiveandliked Find out about our talks and workshops: https://assertiveway.com/services/ Free resources: https://assertiveway.com/free/ Assertiveness free training: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/getahead Assertive Communication Newsletter: https://assertiveway.com/newsletter/ Rate the podcast on apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speak-your-mind-unapologetically-podcast/id1623647915

Sep 16, 202217 min

S1 Ep 109How To Take Criticism Without Getting Defensive

How do you take unreasonable or harsh criticism, negative comments, or bad feedback that you don't even agree with or understand? In this episode, you'll discover a masterful assertiveness technique to help you listen to criticism without being defensive. ✔️ How to take criticism without getting defensive ✔️ Examples on best way to handle criticism 👉🏼Links: How To Get The Upper Hand When A Jerk Disparages You Publicly: https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/how-to-get-the-upper-hand-when-a-jerk-disparages-you-publicly 12 Questions To Know When To Ignore Criticism and Judgment: https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/12-questions-to-know-when-to-not-take-judgment-seriously 4 Powerful Ways To Stop Ruminating Now: https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/4-powerful-ways-to-stop-ruminating-now Sign up for 10 Day free Assertive And Liked Challenge: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/beassertiveandliked Find out about our talks and workshops: https://assertiveway.com/services/ Free resources: https://assertiveway.com/free/ Assertiveness free training: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/getahead Assertive Communication Newsletter: https://assertiveway.com/newsletter/ Rate the podcast on apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speak-your-mind-unapologetically-podcast/id1623647915

Sep 15, 202217 min

S1 Ep 1085 Ways To Overcome Impostor Syndrome And Regain Confidence To Speak Up (With Kim Meninger)

Have you ever chosen to not speak up because you thought your idea, your question, or your contribution was not good enough? Maybe you even convinced yourself that it wasn't the right time or that you needed more experience or preparation? Impostor syndrome can take a toll on your wellness, your career, your impact, but also on your team and their success. In this episode, Kim Meninger, the host of the 'Impostor Syndrome Files' Podcast, shares: ✔️ Who experiences impostor syndrome the most ✔️ What if feels like to have impostor syndrome ✔️ How women and men cope with impostor syndrome ✔️ 5 best practices to help you overcome impostor syndrome 👉🏼Links: Kim Meninger: Free training: www.yourcareersuccess.com Tedx talk: How to Bring Your Diverse Voice to the Workplace https://www.ted.com/talks/kim_meninger_how_to_bring_your_diverse_voice_to_the_workplace Podcast "Impostor Syndrome files: https://impostorsyndromefiles.com Related episodes: 7 Tips To Confidently Speak In Large Meetings: https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/7-tips-to-confidently-speak-in-large-meetings How To Boost Your Confidence To Speak Up: https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/how-to-boost-your-confidence-to-speak-up 8 Ways To Be more Confident With Perspective Taking: https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/8-ways-to-be-more-confident-with-perspective-taking Other links: Sign up for 10 Day free Assertive And Liked Challenge: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/beassertiveandliked Find out about our talks and workshops: https://assertiveway.com/services/ Free resources: https://assertiveway.com/free/ Assertiveness free training: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/getahead Assertive Communication Newsletter: https://assertiveway.com/newsletter/ Rate the podcast on apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speak-your-mind-unapologetically-podcast/id1623647915

Sep 14, 202238 min

S1 Ep 10715 Ways To Groom Yourself For A Promotion When Nobody Else Does

It's great to be groomed for a promotion. But if you aren't, you can get yourself most of the opportunities that someone who is being groomed gets, by taking initiative. ✔️ Discover 15 ways to groom yourself for a promotion 👉🏼Links: Episode 13 Bad Reasons Why You Don't Ask For What You Want: https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/13-bad-reasons-why-you-dont-ask-for-what-you-want Episode How To Boost Your Confidence to Speak Up: https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/how-to-boost-your-confidence-to-speak-up Episode Want To Seem Competent? Show Confidence Even If You're Not: (coming soon) Episode 5 Better Ways To Say Good Job: https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/5-better-ways-to-say-good-job Episode 5 Easy Ways To Self-Promote Without Bragging: (coming soon) Episode 18 Tips To Attract Endless Opportunities For Yourself: https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/18-tips-to-attract-endless-opportunities-for-yourself Episode The Secret Sauce To Creating Opportunities For Yourself: https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/the-secret-sauce-to-creating-opportunities-for-yourself Episode Gina (coming soon) Sign up for 10 Day free Assertive And Liked Challenge: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/beassertiveandliked Find out about our talks and workshops: https://assertiveway.com/services/ Free resources: https://assertiveway.com/free/ Assertiveness free training: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/getahead Assertive Communication Newsletter: https://assertiveway.com/newsletter/ Rate the podcast on apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speak-your-mind-unapologetically-podcast/id1623647915

Sep 12, 202214 min

S1 Ep 106Why Holding Yourself To Lower Standards Helps You Take More Risks (With Liya Aizenberg)

How do you take more risks to speak up and to try something new that could lead to failure? In this episode, Engineering Director Liya Aizenberg shares her stories: ✔️ How holding yourself to lower standards can help you take risks ✔️ Why asking for help can actually make other people happy and can lead to great relationships ✔️ How to use a mitigation plan to find the courage to take more risks 👉🏼Links: How To Gain Support In Meetings By Building Strategic Relationships (with Diana Dreyer): https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/how-to-gain-support-in-meetings-by-building-strategic-relationships-with-diana-dreyer How To Get The Job When You Don't Meet The Requirements (With Director Jess Sahagian): https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/how-to-get-the-job-when-you-dont-meet-the-requirements-with-director-jess-sahagian How You Can Assemble a Powerful Advisory Team To Support Your Career (with Sabeen Syed): https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/how-you-can-assemble-a-powerful-advisory-team-to-support-your-career-with-sabeen-syed Sign up for 10 Day free Assertive And Liked Challenge: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/beassertiveandliked Find out about our talks and workshops: https://assertiveway.com/services/ Free resources: https://assertiveway.com/free/ Assertiveness free training: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/getahead Assertive Communication Newsletter: https://assertiveway.com/newsletter/ Rate the podcast on apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speak-your-mind-unapologetically-podcast/id162364791

Sep 10, 202219 min

S1 Ep 105How To Increase Connection To Help You Speak Up With Ease

Speaking up is easier when you have a connection with the person you are speaking to. In this episode, you'll discover how to develop that connection. 👉🏼Links: 10 Secrets to Heart-Centered Assertive Communication: https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/10-secrets-to-heart-centered-assertive-communication 5 Reasons Why Being More Assertive Actually Makes You Kinder: https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/5-reasons-why-being-more-assertive-actually-makes-you-kinder 10 Practical Examples Of Empathetic Assertiveness At Work: https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/10-practical-examples-of-empathetic-assertiveness-at-work Sign up for 10 Day free Assertive And Liked Challenge: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/beassertiveandliked Find out about our talks and workshops: https://assertiveway.com/services/ Free resources: https://assertiveway.com/free/ Assertiveness free training: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/getahead Assertive Communication Newsletter: https://assertiveway.com/newsletter/ Rate the podcast on apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speak-your-mind-unapologetically-podcast/id1623647915

Sep 9, 202210 min

S1 Ep 105The Number One Quality To Look For When You Recruit Your Boss

Who was your favorite boss? Mine was Mario, and this is what made him so special. 👉🏼Links: 20 Reasons Why Successful Leaders Have Assertive Teams: https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/20-reasons-why-successful-leaders-have-assertive-teams Employees Desperately Want An Assertive Boss: https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/employees-desperately-want-an-assertive-boss 15 Ways To Show You Care About Your Team To Build Resilience For Hard Conversations: https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/15-ways-to-show-you-care-about-your-team-to-build-resilience-for-hard-conversations Sign up for 10 Day free Assertive And Liked Challenge: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/beassertiveandliked Find out about our talks and workshops: https://assertiveway.com/services/ Free resources: https://assertiveway.com/free/ Assertiveness free training: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/getahead Assertive Communication Newsletter: https://assertiveway.com/newsletter/ Rate the podcast on apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speak-your-mind-unapologetically-podcast/id1623647915

Sep 8, 202215 min

S1 Ep 10332 Ways To Take Up More Space And Get Noticed At Work

Do you take up space at work? Do leaders notice you or are you invisible to them? Take up more space to get yourself noticed, be seen and heard, get your talent and potential seen, get more visibility and exposure, and get more access to more opportunities. Discover: ✔️ 31 ways to take up more space at work ✔️ 2 examples of how taking up space can get you promoted ✔️ What you can take up space with 👉🏼Links Episode: Why Women Are Blamed For Team Failures And Don't Get Credit For Team Successes https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/why-women-are-blamed-for-team-failures-and-dont-get-credit-for-team-successes Episode: Confident And Assertive Non-Verbals To Be Taken Seriously https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/confident-and-assertive-non-verbals-to-be-taken-seriously Episode: 7 Tips To Confidently Speak In Large Meetings https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/7-tips-to-confidently-speak-in-large-meetings Episode: How To Disagree Respectfully Without Being Disagreeable https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/how-to-disagree-respectfully-without-being-disagreeable Episode: 5 Easy Ways To Self-Promote Without Bragging https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/5-easy-ways-to-self-promote-without-bragging Episode: Ladies: 10 Credibility Killer Mistakes That Undermine You At Work (And What To Do Instead) https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/ladies-10-credibility-killer-mistakes-that-undermine-you-at-work-and-what-to-do-instead Episode: 5 Better Ways To Say Good Job https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/5-better-ways-to-say-good-job Episode: Important Assertiveness Skills You Need At Your Job Level https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/042-assertiveness-skills-you-need-at-your-job-level Episode: 10 Steps To Be Both Assertive And Likable When You Speak Up https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/10-steps-to-be-both-assertive-and-likable-when-you-speak-up Episode: How To Boost Your Confidence To Speak Up https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/how-to-boost-your-confidence-to-speak-up Episode: Do You Feel Invisible At Work? It's Time To Leave Obscurity https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/do-you-feel-invisible-at-work-its-time-to-leave-obscurity Episode interview: How To Get Noticed At Work If You Are A Minority, Underrepresented, or Underprivileged https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/how-to-get-noticed-at-work-if-you-are-a-minority-underrepresented-or-underprivileged Episode: 10 Real-life Incredible Examples of How Assertive Communication Can Boost Your Career https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/044-10-real-life-inspiring-examples-of-how-assertive-communication-can-boost-your-career

Sep 7, 202221 min

S1 Ep 102Speaking Up When You're From A Non-Speaking Up Culture (With Dr. Abby Hamilton)

If you come from a culture that values obedience, compliance, and respect to authority, speaking up can feel incredibly hard. In this episode, you'll discover that you are not alone and how to overcome this challenge. As a second-generation Filipino American that has entered the professional world, Dr. Abby has observed her own journey from a compliant, obedient, submissive employee to a leader who brings value and inspires those around her. She recognized that there are factors related to the bamboo ceiling which involve her own Filipino upbringing. She says it is necessary to notice our cultural makeup and find ways to bridge the gap to develop leadership behaviors. Dr. Abby has a PhD in Industrial and Organizational Psychology, a BA in communication, and master in science / management. She also has 2 TED Talks, a book SPEAK UP ANAK, and a youtube channel on assertiveness. 👉🏼Links: Dr. Abby Hamilton's Linkedin Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-abby-hamilton-02860721/ Dr. Abby's website: https://drabbyhamilton.com Dr. Abby's Speak Up Anak Youtube videos: https://speakupanak.com Dr. Abby's Speak Up Anak Book: https://www.amazon.com/Speak-Anak-Assertiveness-Strategies-Americans/dp/B0B7QR5BLY Sign up for 10 Day free Assertive And Liked Challenge: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/beassertiveandliked Find out about our talks and workshops: https://assertiveway.com/services/ Free resources: https://assertiveway.com/free/ Assertiveness free training: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/getahead Assertive Communication Newsletter: https://assertiveway.com/newsletter/ Rate the podcast on apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speak-your-mind-unapologetically-podcast/id1623647915

Sep 5, 202231 min

S1 Ep 101Do You Make These Mistakes When You Praise People At Work?

Find out how to compliment someone on their work. Discover how to praise someone for their talents or achievements. And get positive feedback examples. Sharing good compliment is an art. There is a difference between a graceful vs. a sleezy compliment. When you give a compliment by saying "good job" or "well done" or "amazing" some people might: Not take your compliment seriously Think you want to take advantage of them Think you are being insincere Think you have favoritism Question the relevance of your compliments Disregard your compliment In this episode you'll discover the secrets to a great compliment. 👉🏼Links: 5 Better Ways To Say Good Job: https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/5-better-ways-to-say-good-job What Is Your Appreciation Language At Work?: https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/what-is-your-appreciation-language-at-work Responding to Compliments You Hate (as a Woman): https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/responding-to-compliments-you-hate-as-a-woman Sign up for 10 Day free Assertive And Liked Challenge: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/beassertiveandliked Find out about our talks and workshops: https://assertiveway.com/services/ Free resources: https://assertiveway.com/free/ Assertiveness free training: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/getahead Assertive Communication Newsletter: https://assertiveway.com/newsletter/ Rate the podcast on apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speak-your-mind-unapologetically-podcast/id1623647915

Sep 3, 202213 min

S1 Ep 100Why You Need To Match Your Non Verbals To Your Assertiveness

Non verbals are a key part of speaking up assertively. In this episode, you'll discover why. 👉🏼Links: Sign up for 10 Day free Assertive And Liked Challenge: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/beassertiveandliked Find out about our talks and workshops: https://assertiveway.com/services/ Free resources: https://assertiveway.com/free/ Assertiveness free training: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/getahead Assertive Communication Newsletter: https://assertiveway.com/newsletter/ Rate the podcast on apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speak-your-mind-unapologetically-podcast/id1623647915

Sep 2, 202212 min

S1 Ep 99Want To Seem Competent? Show Confidence Even If You're Not

Do you feel like you're not taken seriously at work? That you have to prove your credibility over and over again just to be heard? Well, your challenge may not be with your competence, but your confidence. In this episode, you'll discover: ✔️ Why confident, not competent people get ahead ✔️ How the Dunning-Kruger cognitive bias works ✔️ 3 ways to project more confidence 👉🏼Links: How To Boost Your Confidence To Speak Up: https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/how-to-boost-your-confidence-to-speak-up Ladies: 10 Credibility Killer Mistakes That Undermine You At Work (And What To Do Instead): https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/ladies-10-credibility-killer-mistakes-that-undermine-you-at-work-and-what-to-do-instead Confident And Assertive Non-Verbals To Be Taken Seriously: https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/confident-and-assertive-non-verbals-to-be-taken-seriously Nine Questions To Decide When To Practice Speaking Up: https://www.forbes.com/sites/ellevate/2020/08/13/nine-questions-to-decide-when-to-practice-speaking-up/?sh=37584d2f4daf Sign up for 10 Day free Assertive And Liked Challenge https://assertiveway.aweb.page/beassertiveandliked Find out about our talks and workshops: https://assertiveway.com/services/ Free resources: https://assertiveway.com/free/ Assertiveness free training: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/getahead Assertive Communication Newsletter: https://assertiveway.com/newsletter/ Rate the podcast on apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speak-your-mind-unapologetically-podcast/id1623647915

Aug 31, 202216 min

S1 Ep 98How To Get Difficult People To Collaborate With You And Prevent Conflict (with Patrick Aylward)

Discover a step-by-step approach to handle differences collaboratively with former conflict mediator and author of "The Collaborative Path", Patrick Aylward. In this episode, you'll discover: ✔️ A simple phrase that will improve your odds of successful hard conversations to 95% ✔️ Six steps on what to say for a collaborative approach to a conversation ✔️ Five steps on how to tell your boss that you have too much work on your plate 👉🏼Links: The Collaborative Path Book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1525557610 The Collaborative Path Services: https://www.collaborativepath.ca/ Conflict with Courage, Curiosity & Compassion: Making a Difference in Your Life (With Dr. Debra Dupree): https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/conflict-with-courage-curiosity-compassion-making-a-difference-in-your-life-with-dr-debra-dupree How To Disagree Respectfully Without Being Disagreeable: https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/how-to-disagree-respectfully-without-being-disagreeable Assertiveness free resources: https://assertiveway.com/free/ Assertive & Liked 10-Day Challenge: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/10daychallengeoffer Assertiveness free training: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/getahead Assertive Communication Newsletter: https://assertiveway.com/newsletter/ Leave a rating and review guide: https://youtu.be/iN96MGnmFdk

Aug 29, 202240 min

S1 Ep 97Are You A Listening Punching Bag? Then Stop Being A Better Listener

Ever heard the advice that you should focus on being a better listener? Are you sick and tired of listening to everyone but not being heard by anyone? Are you considered a good listener? Maybe it's time to ditch listening so much and start talking and speaking your mind more. ✔️ Why listening too much can hurt your relationships ✔️ How to find the balance between speaking and listening ✔️ How to find the joy in speaking about yourself 👉🏼Links: How To Boost Your Confidence To Speak Up: https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/how-to-boost-your-confidence-to-speak-up How To Speak Up At Work And Never Have To Fear Of Retribution Again: https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/how-to-speak-up-at-work-and-never-have-to-fear-of-retribution-again 4 Reasons Why It Is Important For Leaders To Speak Up: https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/4-reasons-why-it-is-important-for-leaders-to-speak-up Communication Equity: Balance Listening and Speaking To Connect, Problem-solve, And Build Trust https://www.udemy.com/course/communication-equity/ Sign up for 10 Day free Assertive And Liked Challenge: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/beassertiveandliked Find out about our talks and workshops: https://assertiveway.com/services/ Free resources: https://assertiveway.com/free/ Assertiveness free training: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/getahead Assertive Communication Newsletter: https://assertiveway.com/newsletter/ Rate the podcast on apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speak-your-mind-unapologetically-podcast/id1623647915

Aug 27, 202222 min

S1 Ep 96Women's Great Resignation: How To Avoid Losing Talent

Women are resigning because they feel ambushed if they stay in your company: they either don't speak up, stay miserable, and burn out or they speak up and suffer backlash. To make matters worse, even with the best gender equality leaders, 3 out of 4 women still don't feel like they can talk openly with their manager about challenges around their work-life balance, according to Deloitte study. That leaves talented women with only one choice: to leave. What can you do about it? In this episode, you'll discover: ✔️ Why women are leaving your organization ✔️ Why poor communication is accelerating women's resignation ✔️ What you can do about it 👉🏼Links: Future Of Work Post Pandemic – What You Need To Know Now (Part 1): https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/049-future-of-work-post-pandemic-what-you-need-to-know-now-part-1 Future Of Work Post Pandemic – What You Need To Know Now (Part 2): https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/future-of-work-post-pandemic-what-you-need-to-know-now-part-2 Employees Desperately Want An Assertive Boss: https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/employees-desperately-want-an-assertive-boss 4 Reasons Why It Is Important For Leaders To Speak Up: https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/4-reasons-why-it-is-important-for-leaders-to-speak-up Sign up for 10 Day free Assertive And Liked Challenge: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/assertiveandliked Find out about our talks and workshops: https://assertiveway.com/services/ Free resources: https://assertiveway.com/free/ Assertiveness free training: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/getahead Assertive Communication Newsletter: https://assertiveway.com/newsletter/ Rate the podcast on apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speak-your-mind-unapologetically-podcast/id1623647915

Aug 26, 202228 min

S1 Ep 955 Easy Ways To Self-Promote Without Bragging

There is a myth that hard work speaks for itself. I hate to break it to you, but it doesn't. You need to make your work visible. How do you do that without being a selfish, egoistical, bragging annoyance? In this episode, you'll discover: ✔️ 5 ways to promote yourself at work without bragging or sounding arrogant ✔️ What to say when you self-promote ✔️ Why it's so important to self-promote 👉🏼Links: 7 Compelling Reasons You Need To Start A Bragging Ritual: https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/7-compelling-reasons-you-need-to-start-a-bragging-ritual Sign up for 10 Day free Assertive And Liked Challenge: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/beassertiveandliked Find out about our talks and workshops: https://assertiveway.com/services/ Free resources: https://assertiveway.com/free/ Assertiveness free training: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/getahead Assertive Communication Newsletter: https://assertiveway.com/newsletter/ Rate the podcast on apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speak-your-mind-unapologetically-podcast/id1623647915

Aug 24, 20229 min

S1 Ep 94How To Gain Support In Meetings By Building Strategic Relationships (with Diana Dreyer)

The hardest part about Diana's job is to manage peers and manage up. And she learned some successful strategies to deal with that. If you work in a male-dominated workplace and feel like you need to keep proving yourself constantly, Director Diana Dreyer shares what works best for her. In this episode, you'll discover: ✔️ How to respond to a coworker who says "You don't know what you are doing. You're wrong." ✔️ How to gain support for your ideas at the table and grow influence by building strategic workplace relationships. ✔️ The importance of regulating your emotions to successfully deal with difficult people. ✔️ Using empathy + disciplining combo to manage your team. 👉🏼Links: Discover How To Make People Listen To You When They Try To Ignore You (With Guest Vishwaa Vaidya): https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/discover-how-to-make-people-listen-to-you-when-they-try-to-ignore-you-with-guest-vishwaa-vaidya How To Get The Upper Hand When A Jerk Disparages You Publicly: https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/how-to-get-the-upper-hand-when-a-jerk-disparages-you-publicly 5 Steps To Respond To Dismissive Comments: https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/5-steps-to-respond-to-are-you-on-your-period-and-mistakes-to-avoid Assertiveness free resources: https://assertiveway.com/free/ Assertive & Liked 10-Day Challenge: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/10daychallengeoffer Assertiveness free training: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/getahead Assertive Communication Newsletter: https://assertiveway.com/newsletter/ Leave a rating and review guide: https://youtu.be/iN96MGnmFdk

Aug 22, 202249 min

S1 Ep 93How To Capture People's Attention At Work? Try The Kind Stalker Move

How can you aggressively grab people's attention, follow up on your requests in the office without coming across as aggressive? By chance I discovered the kind stalker move. It's extreme, but it got me results. Find out: ✔️ How to get higher in people's priority list ✔️ What's the kind stalker move ✔️ The importance of and experimentation to stand out 👉🏼Links Episode 5 Reasons Why Being More Assertive Actually Makes You Kinder: https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/5-reasons-why-being-more-assertive-actually-makes-you-kinder Episode 6 Conflict Myths: Lies Teachers Like To Tell About Confrontation: https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/029-6-conflict-myths-lies-teachers-like-to-tell-about-confrontation Find out about our talks and workshops: https://assertiveway.com/services/ Free resources: https://assertiveway.com/free/ Assertiveness free training: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/getahead Assertive Communication Newsletter: https://assertiveway.com/newsletter/ Rate the podcast on apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speak-your-mind-unapologetically-podcast/id1623647915

Aug 20, 202213 min

S1 Ep 92How To Lead Organizational and Personal Change (with Lata Hamilton)

How do you make change management a positive experience for your team? Change expert, Lata Hamilton, explains: ✔️ What is Organizational Change Management? ✔️ Why do you need to be strong and confident as a leader to drive change within a team? ✔️ How does organizational change management and personal change align? ✔️ How do you prepare your team for change and make it a positive experience for your team? Lata is a pocket rocket burst of energy with a big heart... and big hair! She is the Founder & CEO of Passion Pioneers and the creator of the "Leading Successful Change" program. Lata has worked with some of Australia's biggest companies and tripled her salary in the space of just 3 years to almost $200,000. She moved from Marketing to the world of Organizational Change Management and developed her own style of inspiring change leadership. She's worked on changes that have impacted over 100,000 people, global cultural transformations, operating model changes, and digital transformation that is literally changing the way that we work. In 2015, Lata became a certified Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) Practitioner and Coach and started her own side hustle. Lata transitioned full-time to her business in July 2021, blending her coaching and change work into her courses and consulting services. She helps women carve their own paths for change in career, leadership and life with confidence and authenticity and truly earn their worth. Lata is an absolute foodie, a cardio junkie, and an avid op/thrift shopper. Lata was adopted from India by an Australian family and believes it doesn't matter where you started - it's where you're going and the lives you change along the way that counts. Everything stems from confidence and self-worth, so grab my free "Underpaid & Overlooked Coaching Action Guide" from latahamilton.com Join Leading Successful Change at latahamilton.com/lsc Website: www.passionpioneers.com.au Course: www.latahamilton.com LinkedIn: Lata Hamilton

Aug 19, 202254 min

S1 Ep 91How To Disagree Respectfully Without Being Disagreeable

How to disagree with your boss without backlash? How to disagree respectfully? In this episode, you'll discover: ✔️ 10 best practices to disagree without being disagreeable ✔️ 5 things you shouldn't do when you disagree ✔️ The problem with not disagreeing or disagreeing with hesitation 👉🏼Links Episode Ladies: 10 Credibility Killer Mistakes That Undermine You At Work (And What To Do Instead): https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/ladies-10-credibility-killer-mistakes-that-undermine-you-at-work-and-what-to-do-instead Episode Avoid These 2 Toxic Assumptions That Kill Your Relationships Like Termites: https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/avoid-these-2-toxic-assumptions-that-kill-your-relationships-like-termites Episode 6 Conflict Myths: Lies Teachers Like to Tell About Confrontation: https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/029-6-conflict-myths-lies-teachers-like-to-tell-about-confrontation Episode How To Make Assertiveness Friendly: Use Speaking Up Hygge: https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/how-to-make-assertiveness-friendly-use-speaking-up-hygge Sign up for 10 Day free Assertive And Liked Challenge: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/beassertiveandliked Find out about our talks and workshops: https://assertiveway.com/services/ Free resources: https://assertiveway.com/free/ Assertiveness free training: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/getahead Assertive Communication Newsletter: https://assertiveway.com/newsletter/ Rate the podcast on apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speak-your-mind-unapologetically-podcast/id1623647915

Aug 17, 202228 min

S1 Ep 90How To Get The Job When You Don't Meet The Requirements (With Director Jess Sahagian)

Should you apply for a job if you don't meet the qualifications? When there are candidates that meet the job requirements a lot better? What do you say when you don't have experience for a job? The answer is absolutely yes, apply, but you need to be strategic about it. That's what Jess did. And now her teams and company can benefit from all the unique qualities that she has to offer. ✔️ How she convinced leadership to hire her for promotion instead of external recruit ✔️ How she got a job two level up at a different company without the JD qualifications ✔️ The secret Socratic question that disarms people who disrespect you ✔️ The quality all senior women in her company have ✔️ How she mentally shifts from aggressive to assertive in an instant ✔️ A winning tactic to resolve mutual resentment between coworker who feel like the other isn't doing enough ✔️ What you may be doing to be overworked, unrecognized, and create unnecessary conflict 👉🏼Links: Sign up for 10 Day free Assertive And Liked Challenge https://assertiveway.aweb.page/beassertiveandliked Find out about our talks and workshops: https://assertiveway.com/services/ Free resources: https://assertiveway.com/free/ Assertiveness free training: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/getahead Assertive Communication Newsletter: https://assertiveway.com/newsletter/ Rate the podcast on apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speak-your-mind-unapologetically-podcast/id1623647915

Aug 15, 202254 min

S1 Ep 89Employees Desperately Want An Assertive Boss

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There is a lot said about being a servant leader and an empathetic caring boss, which is important. However, what is not said is that bosses that don't assert themselves are not respected by their team. Not only that, but their team also secretly resents and complains about bosses that are too nice. In this episode, you'll discover: ✔️ The problem with being a softie nice boss ✔️ Why your staff wants a strong leader ✔️ How chef Gordon Ramsay teaches a chef to be assertive 👉🏼Links: 15 Ways To Show You Care About Your Team To Build Resilience For Hard Conversations https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/15-ways-to-show-you-care-about-your-team-to-build-resilience-for-hard-conversations 20 Reasons Why Successful Leaders Have Assertive Teams https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/20-reasons-why-successful-leaders-have-assertive-teams 4 Reasons Why It Is Important For Leaders To Speak Up https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/4-reasons-why-it-is-important-for-leaders-to-speak-up Sign up for 10 Day free Assertive And Liked Challenge https://assertiveway.aweb.page/beassertiveandliked Find out about our talks and workshops: https://assertiveway.com/services/ Free resources: https://assertiveway.com/free/ Assertiveness free training: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/getahead Assertive Communication Newsletter: https://assertiveway.com/newsletter/ Rate the podcast on apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speak-your-mind-unapologetically-podcast/id1623647915

Aug 13, 202216 min

S1 Ep 88Why Women Are Blamed For Team Failures And Don't Get Credit For Team Successes

According to World Economic Forum, when women work with men on male gender-typed tasks, men are more likely to be credited for joint successes and women are more likely to be blamed for joint failures. How can you prevent that from happening? In this episode, you'll discover: ✔️ The key reason why women don't get credit when credit is due ✔️ 7 ways to overcome this credit bias ✔️ How to create the right kind of visibility for yourself in collaborative joint work 👉🏼Links How Can Women Close The Gender Gap Even If They Suffer Gender Bias https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/how-can-women-close-the-gender-gap-even-if-they-suffer-gender-bias Dear Professional Woman, It's Unfair and Unjust https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/dear-professional-woman-its-unfair-and-unjust Top 10 Daily Challenges Women Face At Work https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/top-10-daily-challenges-women-face-at-work Sign up for 10 Day free Assertive And Liked Challenge https://assertiveway.aweb.page/beassertiveandliked Find out about our talks and workshops: https://assertiveway.com/services/ Free resources: https://assertiveway.com/free/ Assertiveness free training: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/getahead Assertive Communication Newsletter: https://assertiveway.com/newsletter/ Rate the podcast on apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speak-your-mind-unapologetically-podcast/id1623647915

Aug 12, 202213 min

S1 Ep 87How To Boost Your Confidence To Speak Up

Confidence predicts success more than IQ. Confident people get more opportunities, promotions, and pay. The good news is that you can develop your confidence. In this episode, you'll find out: ✔️ The 3 types of confidence ✔️ Strategies to boost your confidence ✔️ How confidence and assertiveness help each other 👉🏼Links: Find Courage To Speak Up In These 9 Episodes https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/048-find-courage-to-speak-your-mind-in-these-9-episodes How To Be More Confident With Perspective Taking https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/8-ways-to-be-more-confident-with-perspective-taking Sign up for 10 Day free Assertive And Liked Challenge https://assertiveway.aweb.page/beassertiveandliked Find out about our talks and workshops: https://assertiveway.com/services/ Free resources: https://assertiveway.com/free/ Assertiveness free training: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/getahead Assertive Communication Newsletter: https://assertiveway.com/newsletter/ Rate the podcast on apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speak-your-mind-unapologetically-podcast/id1623647915

Aug 10, 202225 min

S1 Ep 8610 Steps To Be Both Assertive And Likable When You Speak Up

If you want to be able to speak up unapologetically while still being liked and having great relationships, you need to do 10 things. In this episode, you'll discover what those 10 important steps are. 👉🏼Links: Sign up for 10 Day free Assertive And Liked Challenge https://assertiveway.aweb.page/beassertiveandliked Find out about our talks and workshops: https://assertiveway.com/services/ Free resources: https://assertiveway.com/free/ Assertiveness free training: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/getahead Assertive Communication Newsletter: https://assertiveway.com/newsletter/ Rate the podcast on apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speak-your-mind-unapologetically-podcast/id1623647915

Aug 8, 202226 min

S1 Ep 85How To Make Assertiveness Friendly: Use Speaking Up Hygge

Speaking up hygge helps you add the right type of cozy friendly warmth (that does not come across as powerless) to your speaking up moments. Find out: ✔️ What you can say to come across as friendly ✔️ Why you need to use the right kind of warmth ✔️ Do's and don'ts of speaking up hygge 👉🏼Links: Sign up for 10 Day free Assertive And Liked Challenge https://assertiveway.aweb.page/beassertiveandliked Find out about our talks and workshops: https://assertiveway.com/services/ Free resources: https://assertiveway.com/free/ Assertiveness free training: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/getahead Assertive Communication Newsletter: https://assertiveway.com/newsletter/ Rate the podcast on apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speak-your-mind-unapologetically-podcast/id1623647915

Aug 6, 202211 min

S1 Ep 8415 Ways To Show You Care About Your Team To Build Resilience For Hard Conversations

Effective leaders understand the power of showing they value and care about their team. Employees leave bosses who don't appreciate, recognize, or empathize with them. 74% of employees said they would work longer hours for an empathetic employer and 83% would consider leaving their current organization for a similar role at a more empathetic organization according to business solver research. That's why it is important to employ empathetic assertiveness with your team. In this episode you'll discover: ✔️ How you can simultaneously show you care AND have hard conversations ✔️ 15 actions to show you care about your team ✔️ How to encourage team members to speak up 👉🏼 Links 4 Reasons Why It Is Important For Leaders To Speak Up (people-pleasing leaders don't exist) https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/4-reasons-why-it-is-important-for-leaders-to-speak-up Important Assertiveness Skills You Need At Your Job Level (individual contributor, line manager, mid-manager, senior leader) https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/042-assertiveness-skills-you-need-at-your-job-level Find out about our talks and workshops: https://assertiveway.com/services/ Free resources: https://assertiveway.com/free/ Assertiveness free training: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/getahead Assertive Communication Newsletter: https://assertiveway.com/newsletter/ Rate the podcast on apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speak-your-mind-unapologetically-podcast/id1623647915

Aug 5, 202231 min

S1 Ep 8310 Practical Examples Of Empathetic Assertiveness At Work

How can you be assertive and empathetic at the same time? Here are 10 practical examples on how to do it. Find out: ✔️ How to deliver bad news with empathy ✔️ How to give negative feedback to boss or team member with empathy ✔️ How to deal with an angry coworker or superior with empathy 👉🏼Links Episode 5 Reasons Why Being More Assertive Actually Makes You Kinder: https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/5-reasons-why-being-more-assertive-actually-makes-you-kinder Episode Top 10 Daily Challenges Women Face At Work: https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/top-10-daily-challenges-women-face-at-work Find out about our talks and workshops: https://assertiveway.com/services/ Free resources: https://assertiveway.com/free/ Assertiveness free training: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/getahead Assertive Communication Newsletter: https://assertiveway.com/newsletter/ Rate the podcast on apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speak-your-mind-unapologetically-podcast/id1623647915

Aug 3, 202222 min

S1 Ep 81How To Strategically Use The Awkward Silence In Communication To Help Resolve Conflict

Has someone with more power than you ever asked you to do something that you didn't want to do? Here's how I used awkward silence to regain some power when my boss asked me to pick up lunch for him or to do work on the weekend. ✔️ How people instinctively react to a moment of silence after they asked you for something ✔️ Why silence is a subtle but powerful strategy for superiors like your boss ✔️ Why non-verbals work well with more powerful people 👉🏼 Links Confidently Say No In A Respectful Way (In 7 Easy Steps): https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/confidently-say-no-in-a-respectful-way-in-7-easy-steps 10 day assertive & liked challenge: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/beassertiveandliked Find out about our talks and workshops: https://assertiveway.com/services/ Free resources: https://assertiveway.com/free/ Assertiveness free training: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/getahead Assertive Communication Newsletter: https://assertiveway.com/newsletter/ Rate the podcast on apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speak-your-mind-unapologetically-podcast/id1623647915

Aug 2, 20227 min

S1 Ep 82What Every Professional Woman Must Know About How To Be More Visible (With Speaker Trainer Elizabeth Bachman)

Not being visible enough at work will eventually leave you feeling undervalued. How can you be more visible at work as a woman? Elizabeth Bachman, presentation skills trainer and former director of international operas including Luciano Pavarotti and Placido Domingo, shares: ✔️ How women can stop sabotaging their careers ✔️ The differences between single-focused vs. multi-focused communication and why it matters ✔️ Communication strategies for women to increase their visibility and be more valued at work 👉🏼Links: Elizabeth Bachman website: https://elizabethbachman.com/ Elizabeth Bachman resources: https://elizabethbachman.com/resources/ International podcast, Speakers Who Get Results: www.ElizabethBachman.com/podcast Elizabeth Bachman Linkedin profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethbachman Podcast playlist for professional women: https://assertiveway.com/81 How Can Women Close The Gender Gap Even If They Suffer Gender Bias: https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/how-can-women-close-the-gender-gap-even-if-they-suffer-gender-bias Find out about our talks and workshops: https://assertiveway.com/services/ Free resources: https://assertiveway.com/free/ Assertiveness free training: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/getahead Assertive Communication Newsletter: https://assertiveway.com/newsletter/ Rate the podcast on apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speak-your-mind-unapologetically-podcast/id1623647915

Aug 1, 202247 min

S1 Ep 8020 Reasons Why Successful Leaders Have Assertive Teams

Successful leaders and managers choose assertive employees because of these 20 factors. The good new is that if your team members are not assertive, they can learn assertiveness, because it is a communication skill. 👉🏼Links: What Is Your Appreciation Language At Work? https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/what-is-your-appreciation-language-at-work Quiz - What is your appreciation language: https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/61c366b3b5a4aa001810ec95 Important Assertiveness Skills You Need At Your Job Level: https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/042-assertiveness-skills-you-need-at-your-job-level 10 day assertive & liked challenge: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/beassertiveandliked Find out about our talks and workshops: https://assertiveway.com/services/ Free resources: https://assertiveway.com/free/ Assertiveness free training: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/getahead Assertive Communication Newsletter: https://assertiveway.com/newsletter/ Rate the podcast on apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speak-your-mind-unapologetically-podcast/id1623647915

Jul 29, 202211 min

S1 Ep 79It's Not What You Say, It's How You Say It

You can say anything to anyone if you say it in the right way. You can even avoid hurting feelings, being disliked, and retaliation when you speak your mind with the right delivery. Because people won't remember what you said or did, but they will remember how you made them feel. In this episode, you'll discover: ✔️ The 3 elements of communication ✔️ The elements of your communication delivery ✔️ How my employee criticized my performance evaluation methods during his evaluation 👉🏼 Links: How To Speak Up At Work And Never Have To Fear Of Retribution Again: https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/how-to-speak-up-at-work-and-never-have-to-fear-of-retribution-again Avoid These 2 Toxic Assumptions That Kill Your Relationships Like Termites: https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/avoid-these-2-toxic-assumptions-that-kill-your-relationships-like-termites Find out about our talks and workshops: https://assertiveway.com/services/ Free resources: https://assertiveway.com/free/ Assertiveness free training: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/getahead Assertive Communication Newsletter: https://assertiveway.com/newsletter/ Rate the podcast on apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speak-your-mind-unapologetically-podcast/id1623647915

Jul 27, 202210 min

S1 Ep 785 Self-Advocacy Lessons That Will Pay Off And Make You Feel Powerful (With DEI Leader Zahida Sherman)

Here's a fantastic example of how you can make advocating for yourself and for others work for you with vulnerability. This is a story of how to use self-advocacy and advocating for others for more dignity and respect with the one and only, cheerful, light-hearted, yet courageous Zahida Sherman, Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Southern California Institute of Architecture. In this episode, you'll discover: ✔️ How to speak up for others when you witness microaggressions happening. ✔️ A self-advocacy journaling practice to fuel your courage and self-confidence. ✔️ Learning data talk to successfully advocate for yourself and for your ideas. ✔️ When confused about your career path, how to use interviews to find out what you really want. ✔️ The secret to take a leap of faith while defying the messaging from society, colleagues, and family about what your life is supposed to be and look like. Zahida Sherman (she/her) is a compassionate and strategic educator, consultant, and writer. As a Seattle native with Afrocentric and social justice centered roots, she draws on her lived experience as one of the few Black people in predominantly white spaces to empower others to create safe and inclusive cultures. Zahida holds a master's in African history from Northwestern University, and a bachelor's from Ithaca College, with majors in Africana Studies [self-designed] and anthropology. She currently works as the inaugural director of diversity, equity, and inclusion for the Southern California Institute of Architecture. You can find her musings on adulthood, culture, race, and gender in Bustle, Globe & Mail, and the Onbeing podcast, among others. 👉🏼Links: Zahida Sherman Linkedin profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zahida-sherman-a8b9b97a/ Zahida's Instagram: @sweetiezeezee and @zcrownconsulting ZCrownConsulting: https://zcrownconsulting.com/ Want to be featured in podcast? Email [email protected] The Missing Bottom-Up Approach To DE&I: https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/the-missing-bottom-up-approach-to-dei How This Female Lawyer Advocates for Others Without Being "Difficult" or Burning Out: https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/how-this-female-lawyer-advocates-for-others-without-being-difficult-or-burning-out How To Speak Up At Work And Never Have To Fear Of Retribution Again: https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/how-to-speak-up-at-work-and-never-have-to-fear-of-retribution-again Free resources: https://assertiveway.com/free/ Assertive Way Website: https://assertiveway.com/ Assertive & Liked 10-Day Challenge: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/beassertiveandliked Assertiveness free training: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/getahead Assertive Communication Newsletter: https://assertiveway.com/newsletter/ Rate the podcast on apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speak-your-mind-unapologetically-podcast/id1623647915

Jul 26, 202252 min

S1 Ep 75How I Finally Got Noticed At Work Doing Only One Thing

How to get your ideas noticed by the right people? Do you share your ideas even if you think it's not good enough? Here's why you need to give your ideas a chance. 👉🏼 Links: How To Speak Up At Work And Never Have To Fear Of Retribution Again: https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/how-to-speak-up-at-work-and-never-have-to-fear-of-retribution-again Want Unfair Advantage? Show Up With Courage When Others Avoid Rejection: https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/want-unfair-advantage-show-up-with-courage-when-others-avoid-rejection Find out about our talks and workshops: https://assertiveway.com/services/ Free resources: https://assertiveway.com/free/ Assertiveness free training: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/getahead Assertive Communication Newsletter: https://assertiveway.com/newsletter/ Rate the podcast on apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speak-your-mind-unapologetically-podcast/id1623647915

Jul 23, 202219 min

S1 Ep 77How Can Women Close The Gender Gap Even If They Suffer Gender Bias

Can women combat the negative effects of gender bias in their work and careers? Not entirely, but it is possible to minimize it. Discover: ✔️ Why fighting the negative impact of gender bias is as important as fighting bias ✔️ Everyday challenges women face at work ✔️ 6 thing assertiveness is not 👉🏼Links: Find out about our talks and workshops: https://assertiveway.com/services/ Episode Top 10 Daily Challenges Women Face At Work: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/top-10-daily-challenges-women-face-at-work/id1623647915?i=1000560577533 Episode Dear Professional Woman, It's Unfair and Unjust: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dear-professional-woman-its-unfair-and-unjust/id1623647915?i=1000569251883 Episode 6 Big Differences In How Women And Men Speak Up At Work: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/6-big-differences-in-how-women-and-men-speak-up-at-work/id1623647915?i=1000560577382 Episode The Missing Bottom-Up Approach To DE&I: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-missing-bottom-up-approach-to-de-i/id1623647915?i=1000567452271 Free resources: https://assertiveway.com/free/ Assertiveness free training: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/getahead Assertive Communication Newsletter: https://assertiveway.com/newsletter/ Rate the podcast on apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speak-your-mind-unapologetically-podcast/id1623647915

Jul 22, 202220 min

S1 Ep 76Do You Feel Invisible At Work? It's Time To Leave Obscurity

What do you do when you feel invisible at work? When you feel insignificant, rejected, as if you didn't matter at all? You need to get yourself out of obscurity. Here's some inspiration to help you start making yourself visible. 👉🏼Links Get a talk on speaking up assertively in your company, team, or women's group: https://assertiveway.com/services Free resources: https://assertiveway.com/free/ Assertiveness free training: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/getahead Assertive Communication Newsletter: https://assertiveway.com/newsletter/ Rate the podcast on apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speak-your-mind-unapologetically-podcast/id1623647915

Jul 20, 202213 min

S1 Ep 74How You Can Assemble a Powerful Advisory Team To Support Your Career (with Sabeen Syed)

Engineering Director Sabeen demonstrates the power of having mentors and advisors to support you and catapult your career through several examples. In this episode, you'll discover: ✔️ A framework to help you decide your next best career move. ✔️ The smartest way to get new mentors at work. ✔️ Why using mentors can spark your ambition and elevate your career. ✔️ The mindset hack to get you to finally share your half-baked ideas in meetings. ✔️ A strategic power move that gets even the most uncollaborative coworker to collaborate without any conflict. Links: Episode Discover How To Make People Listen To You When They Try To Ignore You (With Vishwaa Vaidya): https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/discover-how-to-make-people-listen-to-you-when-they-try-to-ignore-you-with-guest-vishwaa-vaidya Episode How To Get Noticed At Work If You Are A Minority, Underrepresented, or Underprivileged (with Samuel Santos): https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/how-to-get-noticed-at-work-if-you-are-a-minority-underrepresented-or-underprivileged Assertiveness free resources: https://assertiveway.com/free/ Assertive & Liked 10-Day Challenge: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/10daychallengeoffer Assertiveness free training: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/getahead Assertive Communication Newsletter: https://assertiveway.com/newsletter/ Rate the podcast on apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speak-your-mind-unapologetically-podcast/id1623647915 Leave the podcast a rating or review guide: https://youtu.be/iN96MGnmFdk

Jul 18, 20221h 3m

S1 Ep 73How To Speak Up At Work And Never Have To Fear Of Retribution Again

Are you scared of retaliation when you speak your mind honestly and directly at work? In this episode you'll discover: ✔️ When being assertive backfires ✔️ Example of do's and don'ts saying no to a superior ✔️ How to overcome risk of retribution 👉🏼Links: Episodes with similar stories: Want Unfair Advantage? Show Up With Courage When Others Avoid Rejection https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/want-unfair-advantage-show-up-with-courage-when-others/id1623647915?i=1000569367422 How To Get The Upper Hand When A Jerk Disparages You Publicly https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-get-the-upper-hand-when-a-jerk-disparages-you-publicly/id1623647915?i=1000568548517 Overcoming Failure: My Lowest Low https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/overcoming-failure-my-lowest-low/id1623647915?i=1000567679893 First Day As A Manager: The Day I Discovered I had To Be More Assertive https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/first-day-as-a-manager-the-day-i-discovered-i-had-to/id1623647915?i=1000566944355 Get a talk on speaking up assertively in your company, team, or women's group: https://assertiveway.com/services Free resources: https://assertiveway.com/free/ Assertive & Liked 10-Day Challenge: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/10daychallengeoffer Assertiveness free training: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/getahead Assertive Communication Newsletter: https://assertiveway.com/newsletter/ Rate the podcast on apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speak-your-mind-unapologetically-podcast/id1623647915

Jul 16, 202216 min

S1 Ep 725 Reasons Why Being More Assertive Actually Makes You Kinder

Many people think that being more assertive makes them selfish and rude jerks. That is so far from reality! Contrary to popular belief, assertiveness does not limit how much kindness, generosity, and compassion you give out. In fact, it enhances it. Assertiveness makes you a better person. Discover: ✔️ 5 reasons why being more assertive actually makes you kinder 👉🏼Links Episode How This Female Lawyer Advocates for Others Without Being "Difficult" or Burning Out: https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/how-this-female-lawyer-advocates-for-others-without-being-difficult-or-burning-out Get a talk on speaking up assertively in your company, team, or women's group: https://assertiveway.com/services Free resources: https://assertiveway.com/free/ Assertive & Liked 10-Day Challenge: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/10daychallengeoffer Assertiveness free training: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/getahead Assertive Communication Newsletter: https://assertiveway.com/newsletter/ Rate the podcast on apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speak-your-mind-unapologetically-podcast/id1623647915

Jul 15, 202215 min

S1 Ep 71Avoid These 2 Toxic Assumptions That Kill Your Relationships Like Termites

Are you making relationship killer assumptions? Assumptions are the termites of relationships. Why? Because they slowly but surely destroy good relationships. In this episode, you'll discover: ✔️ What assumptions are ✔️ Why assumptions hurt your relationships ✔️ Making assumptions examples ✔️ 2 major types of assumptions you must avoid ✔️ 11 assumptions you might be inadvertently making 👉🏼Links Get a talk on speaking up assertively in your company, team, or women's group: https://assertiveway.com/services Free resources: https://assertiveway.com/free/ Assertive & Liked 10-Day Challenge: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/10daychallengeoffer Assertiveness free training: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/getahead Assertive Communication Newsletter: https://assertiveway.com/newsletter/ Rate the podcast on apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speak-your-mind-unapologetically-podcast/id1623647915

Jul 14, 202223 min

S1 Ep 70Conflict with Courage, Curiosity & Compassion: Making a Difference in Your Life (With Dr. Debra Dupree)

If you think that conflict is not your cup of tea, this episode might change your mind! ✔️ A powerful reframe of conflict to set yourself up for an easier conversation and better outcomes ✔️ A phase that instantly diffuses tension ✔️ Two conflict resolution techniques that are not pop psychology And much, much more! Dr. Debra Dupree is a Psychologist, Mediator, International Trainer and Dispute Resolution Enthusiast. Debra has trained throughout North America, Australia and the Pacific Rim in workplace mediation/negotiation and leadership strategies. She was voted in the top ten of worldwide trainers by SkillPath Corporate Strategies. Debra was influenced early in life by the effects of good bosses vs. bad bosses growing up in a family-owned business, run by her Father and Grandfather. As a result of those early influences, she became fascinated with the dynamics of human behavior and studied the psychology of people ever since. Her dissertation on the "Psychology of Good Bosses versus Bad Bosses" has evolved into a 90-day Leadership Bootcamp for Leading Consciously Now. She embraces the philosophy that MINDSET shapes our behavior and how we show up matters. particularly on the front-line as leaders, facilitators, and mediators going way beyond our intellect. She thrives on helping people have conversations and connections, not confrontations and conflict. Debra keeps her own cool by being an avid tennis player and spectator. When she's not on the court, she's on the water and sails at least once a week as crew on the Iulani in Coronado where she lives. Links: 360 Degree Perspective Video: https://youtu.be/jUfztrqv3xk 3Bs Framework Video: https://youtu.be/F7v5FT4NSYc HALT Framework Video: https://youtu.be/Pv7kDGyFBNI Dr. Debra Dupree Website: https://relationships-at-work.com Book: Your Emotional Potential: How You Show Up Matters https://www.amazon.com/Your-Emotional-Potential-Show-Matters-ebook/dp/B08PPQB6DN Dr. Debra Dupree on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debradupree Dr. Debra Dupree on FB: https://www.facebook.com/dr.d.dupree Dr. Debra Dupree on TW: @DrDebraDupree1 Dr. Debra Dupree on IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr.d.dupree/ Dr. Debra Dupree on YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJLPWGoEaaltkhqp70I13ZA Free resources: https://assertiveway.com/free/ Assertiveness free training: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/getahead Communication Newsletter: https://assertiveway.com/newsletter/ Assertive & Liked 10-Day Challenge: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/10daychallengeoffer Rate the podcast on apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speak-your-mind-unapologetically-podcast/id1623647915

Jul 11, 202249 min

S1 Ep 69Want Unfair Advantage? Show Up With Courage When Others Avoid Rejection

He got his dream job in his dream city by risking massive rejection more than 10 times in a single day. This is his story of gaining a competitive advantage with courage to show up and speak up, even though he was introverted and shy. Most people shy away from rejection. That's why that's exactly how you get noticed, get and unfair advantage, and stand out from the competition. It's a "fake" big risk with big rewards. 👉🏼Links: 13 Bad Reasons Why You Don't Ask For What You Want: https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/13-bad-reasons-why-you-dont-ask-for-what-you-want How To Get Noticed At Work If You Are A Minority, Underrepresented, or Underprivileged (With ex-J&J executive Samuel Santos): https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/how-to-get-noticed-at-work-if-you-are-a-minority-underrepresented-or-underprivileged A Breakthrough Career Conversation You Need To Pursue Your Dreams (With Google UX Researcher Ojuolape Junaid): https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/find-courage-even-if-you-are-scared-of-embarrassment-with-google-us-researcher-ojuolape-junaid Get a talk on speaking up assertively in your company, team, or women's group: https://assertiveway.com/services Assertiveness free resources: https://assertiveway.com/free/ Assertive & Liked 10-Day Challenge: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/10daychallengeoffer Assertiveness free training: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/getahead Assertive Communication Newsletter: https://assertiveway.com/newsletter/ Unfair advantage: Show up where others avoid rejection

Jul 9, 202216 min

S1 Ep 68Dear Professional Woman, It's Unfair and Unjust

Here's an open letter to all professional women who struggle with inequality, bias, and discrimination at work. 👉🏼Links Episode Top Daily Challenges Women Face At Work: https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/top-10-daily-challenges-women-face-at-work Get an talk on speaking up assertively in your company, team, or women's group: https://assertiveway.com/services Assertiveness free resources: https://assertiveway.com/free/ Assertive & Liked 10-Day Challenge: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/10daychallengeoffer Assertiveness free training: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/getahead Assertive Communication Newsletter: https://assertiveway.com/newsletter/ Rate the podcast on apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speak-your-mind-unapologetically-podcast/id1623647915 Leave a rating and review guide: https://youtu.be/iN96MGnmFdk

Jul 8, 20225 min

S1 Ep 6713 Bad Reasons Why You Don't Ask For What You Want

Here are 13 common stories you may be telling yourself to not ask for what you want. Overcome these myths so that you can finally make requests and start getting more of what you want faster. ✔️Discover the top 13 myths preventing you from asking ✔️Debunk your asking myths ✔️Gain more confidence to express your needs and desires Links: 9 episodes to help you find courage to speak your mind: https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/048-find-courage-to-speak-your-mind-in-these-9-episodes A Breakthrough Career Conversation You Need To Pursue Your Dreams (With Google UX Researcher Ojuolape Junaid): https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/find-courage-even-if-you-are-scared-of-embarrassment-with-google-us-researcher-ojuolape-junaid Assertiveness free resources: https://assertiveway.com/free/ Assertive & Liked 10-Day Challenge: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/10daychallengeoffer Assertiveness free training: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/getahead Assertive Communication Newsletter: https://assertiveway.com/newsletter/ Please leave the podcast a rating or review to support it: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speak-your-mind-unapologetically-podcast/id1623647915 Leave the podcast a rating or review guide: https://youtu.be/iN96MGnmFdk

Jul 6, 202213 min

S1 Ep 66Discover How To Make People Listen To You When They Try To Ignore You (With Guest Vishwaa Vaidya)

Discover how to think like an assertive woman who refuses to be put down and owns who she is with Senior Director of Engineering at Visa, Vishwaa Vaidya. In this episode, you'll discover how she: ✔️ Asked to work remotely for some time despite leading a new international project. ✔️ Persuaded a senior man that was ignoring her at a conference to apologize and invite her to meet his team. ✔️ Landed big promotions and opportunities in her career. ✔️ Responded to people telling her and her team are too combative or aggressive. And much, much more! 👉🏼Links: Episode 4 Powerful Ways To Stop Ruminating Now: https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/4-powerful-ways-to-stop-ruminating-now Episode: She 3x Her Salary In 5 Years and Conquered Job Given to Other (With Guest Maria Kauffman): https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/54-she-3x-her-salary-in-5-years-and-conquered-job-given-to-other-with-guest-maria-kauffman Assertiveness free resources: https://assertiveway.com/free/ Assertive & Liked 10-Day Challenge: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/10daychallengeoffer Assertiveness free training: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/getahead Assertive Communication Newsletter: https://assertiveway.com/newsletter/ Leave the podcast a rating or review guide: https://youtu.be/iN96MGnmFdk

Jul 4, 202240 min

S1 Ep 63How To Get The Upper Hand When A Jerk Disparages You Publicly

When someone criticizes you in front of other people, here's what you can say. ✔️ How to respond to overly critical comments. ✔️ When to respond immediately vs. wait. ✔️ How to leverage your anger to speak up. Links: Find Courage To Speak Your Mind In These 9 Episodes: https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/048-find-courage-to-speak-your-mind-in-these-9-episodes 10 Real-life Incredible Examples of How Assertive Communication Can Boost Your Career: https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/044-10-real-life-inspiring-examples-of-how-assertive-communication-can-boost-your-career 8 Questions To Find Out If Your Emails Is Angry: https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/8-questions-to-find-out-if-your-emails-is-angry 12 Questions To Know When To Ignore Criticism and Judgment: https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/12-questions-to-know-when-to-not-take-judgment-seriously 6 Conflict Myths: Lies Teachers Like To Tell About Confrontation: https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/029-6-conflict-myths-lies-teachers-like-to-tell-about-confrontation 5 Steps To Respond To Dismissive Comments: https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/5-steps-to-respond-to-are-you-on-your-period-and-mistakes-to-avoid Free resources: https://assertiveway.com/free/ Assertiveness free training: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/getahead Communication Newsletter: https://assertiveway.com/newsletter/ Assertive & Liked 10-Day Challenge: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/10daychallengeoffer Rate the podcast on apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speak-your-mind-unapologetically-podcast/id1623647915

Jul 2, 202219 min

S1 Ep 64Obama Shows How to Handle Someone Who Cuts You Off While Talking

What do you say when someone interupts you and cuts you off in conversation? What if after you tell them to stop interrupting they still continue? Here are 4 real life dialogues that will show you exactly what works and what doesn't work in practice. You'll also see how the other person responds in each situation and how they finally reach resolution. 👉🏼 Links Episode Top Daily Challenges Women Face At Work: https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/top-10-daily-challenges-women-face-at-work Get an talk on speaking up assertively in your company, team, or women's group: https://assertiveway.com/services Assertiveness free resources: https://assertiveway.com/free/ Assertive & Liked 10-Day Challenge: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/10daychallengeoffer Assertiveness free training: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/getahead Assertive Communication Newsletter: https://assertiveway.com/newsletter/ Rate the podcast on apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speak-your-mind-unapologetically-podcast/id1623647915 Leave a rating and review guide: https://youtu.be/iN96MGnmFdk

Jul 1, 202231 min

S1 Ep 654 Reasons Why It Is Important For Leaders To Speak Up

People pleasing and passive leaders do not exist! Leaders need to speak up every day. Do they need to be caring? Yes. Listen to the team? Yes. Have empathy? Yes. But don't forget that assertive communication is also a must. Here are 4 reasons leaders need to speak up. 👉🏼 Links Episode How to handle frustrations as a leader: https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/how-to-handle-frustrations-as-a-leader Episode Important Assertiveness Skills You Need At Your Job Level: https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/042-assertiveness-skills-you-need-at-your-job-level Episode What Makes Managers Great? https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/what-makes-great-managers-with-soft-skills-expert-scott-asai Assertiveness free resources: https://assertiveway.com/free/ Assertive & Liked 10-Day Challenge: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/10daychallengeoffer Assertiveness free training: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/getahead Assertive Communication Newsletter: https://assertiveway.com/newsletter/ Rate the podcast on apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speak-your-mind-unapologetically-podcast/id1623647915 Leave a rating and review guide: https://youtu.be/iN96MGnmFdk

Jun 29, 202213 min