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.
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Lead Yourself to Success: Developing Soft Skills (with Sandra Bower)
Saison 1
lundi 2 septembre 2024 • Durée 42:08
How can soft skills and emotional intelligence pave the way to career success? Discover the crucial role of self-leadership in professional growth, as expert Sandra Bauer, Senior Vice President of CX Strategy, shares her journey and advice. In this episode, we delve into the significance of mindset, emotional intelligence, and leading from within to achieve success.
Tune in to this episode to discover:
✔️ Key aspects of self-leadership in a professional setting.
✔️ The impact of mindset and emotional intelligence on career growth.
✔️ Real-life examples of effective self-advocacy and proactive problem-solving.
✔️ How to manage remote teams and foster a positive culture.
✔️ Tips for improving transparency and communication with your team.
Step Up Your Leadership Game: Use Appreciation Languages to Inspire Your Team
Saison 1 · Épisode 377
lundi 26 août 2024 • Durée 15:16
Many people feel underappreciated at work. Part of the problem is that most people express appreciation in their own preferred language rather than that of the recipient. Learn about the four primary appreciation languages—acknowledgement gestures, freedom living, opportunity advancing, and recognition proving—and discover practical tips for expressing and accepting appreciation to foster a more supportive and positive work environment. This episode is for both employees and leaders aiming for a more appreciative work environment.
Tune in to this episode to discover:
✔️ The critical impact of appreciation on employee retention and job satisfaction.
✔️ How to identify and communicate your unique appreciation language to others.
✔️ The four main appreciation languages and how they differ in the workplace.
✔️ Practical strategies for openly sharing and accepting appreciation.
✔️ Why role modeling and feedback are essential for fostering a culture of appreciation.
Mastering Assertive Eye Contact: 7 Tips To Boost Your Presence and Confidence
Saison 1 · Épisode 367
lundi 15 juillet 2024 • Durée 21:17
Assertive eye contact can significantly boost your presence and confidence in the workplace. In this episode, we explore the power of eye contact with real-life examples and provide practical tips to help you enhance your communication skills.
Tune in to this episode to discover:
✔️ How an assertive eye contact can amplify your voice
✔️ 7 practical tips for using assertive eye contact when speaking up at work
The Self-Advocacy Guide to Engagement at Work (PART 2)
Saison 1 · Épisode 278
lundi 16 octobre 2023 • Durée 25:54
How can you feel more engaged at work? Engagement increases your productivity and work satisfaction. Gratefulness, appreciation, and a positive mindset are not the only things you can do to increase your engagement. Gallup has done extensive research on the factors that make people feel engaged at work. Tune in to this 2-part episode and discover:
✔️Practical strategies to increase your own engagement at work even if your boss is not doing their part.
✔️16 self-advocacy strategies to drive your own happiness at work.
The Self-Advocacy Guide to Engagement at Work (PART 1)
Saison 1 · Épisode 277
samedi 14 octobre 2023 • Durée 29:52
How can you feel more engaged at work? Engagement increases your productivity and work satisfaction. Gratefulness, appreciation, and a positive mindset are not the only things you can do to increase your engagement. Gallup has done extensive research on the factors that make people feel engaged at work. Tune in to this 2-part episode and discover:
✔️Practical strategies to increase your own engagement at work even if your boss is not doing their part.
✔️16 self-advocacy strategies to drive your own happiness at work.
Unlocking Your Network's Power: Building a Personal Board of Directors (with D'Lovely Gibson)
Saison 1 · Épisode 276
mercredi 11 octobre 2023 • Durée 51:41
Ever wondered how to truly unlock the power of your network? Part of it is in building a Personal Board of Directors! Part of it is knowing what to ask for. But how do you go about creating one that genuinely supports your career and personal growth? In this episode of the 'Speak Your Mind Unapologetically Podcast', we are thrilled to host D'Lovely Gibson, SVP of Product, Data & Analytics, and Technology Planning and Execution at Equifax.
Tune in to this episode to discover:
✔️ Targets for networking to keep you focused.
✔️ How to capture people's attention when you reach out and network.
✔️ How to create a diverse Personal Board of Directors.
✔️ Different ways in which you can leverage networking.
✔️ The art of reciprocal relationship maintenance in your networking efforts.
How to Speak Boldly: 15 Mantras for Guaranteed Confidence Boost
Saison 1 · Épisode 275
lundi 9 octobre 2023 • Durée 26:12
Does overthinking, perfectionism and worry keep you from speaking up? If so, these mantras can help you get over those procrastination thought patterns and into actually speaking your mind. In this episode, you'll discover:
Mindset Mastery For High Performing Empathetic Leaders (with Susan Hobson)
Saison 1 · Épisode 274
samedi 7 octobre 2023 • Durée 33:39
Ever wondered how mindset affects your leadership style? A positive mindset is key to high-performing empathetic leadership! But how can you master it? In the latest episode of the 'Speak Your Mind Unapologetically Podcast', we are thrilled to have Susan Hobson, a seasoned expert in leadership and mindset mastery, to shed light on this pivotal topic. Susan is a high-performance leadership coach, published author, founder/CEO of Elite High-Performance Inc. and host of the podcast 'The Leadership Launchpad Project'. She provides invaluable insights into cultivating a mindset that not only enhances your leadership performance but also empowers you to lead with empathy and authenticity.
Tune in to this episode to discover:
✔️ The undeniable importance of a positive mindset in achieving and leading successfully.
✔️ Inspirational stories and practical tips on overcoming gender-based limitations and societal expectations to pursue your passion and speak up confidently.
✔️ Insightful discussion on the pitfalls of perfectionism and people-pleasing, and how to shift away from these barriers to express yourself authentically and unapologetically.
✔️ Susan's transformative journey from seeking external validation to self-empowerment, and how you can embark on this empowering journey too.
✔️ The essentiality of adopting a growth mindset for continuous personal and professional development, and how it can significantly impact your ability to advocate for yourself effectively.
✅ About Susan Hobson:
Susan has been leading the industry for 15 years, working with some of the world's highest performing people and teams: Professional Athletes, C-Suite Executives, Entrepreneurs and many of the world's leading tech companies like Google.
Her specialty is in the area of mindset strategy architecture, which essentially means that she teaches High-Performers how to think strategically so that they can play their biggest impact.
Your highest potential is her passion, so join her on her mission to change the way the game of life and business is being played forever.
Is Your Boss Toxic? Identifying the Signs and Taking Action (with Rob Kalwarowsky)
Saison 1 · Épisode 273
mercredi 4 octobre 2023 • Durée 43:56
Here's a shocking truth: 65% of leaders are destructive to their teams. Bad bosses can impact your mental health and job satisfaction. But how do you know your boss is bad? Are there clear signs that scream 'toxicity'? Dive deep with Rob Kalwarowsky, TEDx speaker and co-host of Canada's #3 Leadership podcast, The Leadership Launchpad Project, as he unravels the complexities of toxic leadership.
Tune in to this episode to discover:
✔️ The undeniable signs of a toxic boss.
✔️ Red flags alert: characteristics of toxic bosses you must know.
✔️ Practical strategies to protect your mental well-being in a challenging work environment.
✔️ Job switching? How to avoid landing another toxic boss.
✔️ The importance of self-awareness and setting boundaries in the workplace.
✅ Connect with Rob Kalwarowsky
ROB is an impactful speaker whose quiet realizations give his audience loud transformations.
Rob shares wise insights about toxic leadership, asshole bosses, mental health and finding
purpose in life. He has the ability to give his audiences an intimate and caring space regardless
of the size of the room, while bringing humor and research into his talks.
Rob is a TEDx speaker and the co-host of the Leadership Launchpad Project, rated Canada's
#3 Leadership podcast. Before transitioning into leadership coaching & speaking, Rob spent
over 10 years as an engineer within mining, oil pipelines, and consulting in heavy industry.
Rob has a foundation of high-performance as he graduated from Massachusetts Institute
Why Is Your Team Afraid To Speak Up?
Saison 1 · Épisode 272
lundi 2 octobre 2023 • Durée 16:31
Why do talented employees hesitate to voice out their thoughts, needs, and concerns? Understanding the psyche of employees, their hesitations, and the barriers they face in expressing themselves is crucial to addressing employee silence and providing psychological safety. By delving into their mindset, we can craft strategies that not only encourage but empower them to share their insights fearlessly. Let's explore some of the reasons holding employees back from speaking their minds. In this episode you'll discover: ✔️️10 reasons people are afraid to express their thoughts at work
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