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Speak Your Mind Unapologetically Podcast

For People Leaders Leading Bold Conversations | Ivna Curi
Leadership
Assertive Communication
Self-Advocacy
Assertiveness
Communication Skills
Networking
Communication
Career Development
Workplace Communication
Career Advancement
Conflict Resolution
Confidence
Workplace Dynamics
Personal Branding
Feedback
Public Speaking
Leadership Communication
Women In the Workplace
Emotional Intelligence
Personal Development

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,... more

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How do you disagree with a superior or your boss when you see a problem in a decision you still have to deliver? How do you influence senior leaders when you don't have the final say?

In this episode of Speak Your Mind Unapologetically, Ivna Curi e... more

Being kind at work is easy when things are going well. Smiling, saying thank you, listening, remembering birthdays. The real test is what you do when there is a problem, a conflict, or a disagreement.

This episode is a self-assessment. Twelve every... more

Most people who challenge a superior's decision get it wrong. They oppose. Nita Patel, VP of Engineering at Otis, says the people who have changed her mind did something else: they stayed curious. They asked what happens after step two. They wanted t... more

Two Ways to Fail: Give Up or Die." How Sigma Software CEO Katherine Built a Foreign Office, Completed a Half Ironman, and Learned to Lead on One Rule

"There are only two ways to fail: give up or die. And neither is a reasonable option."

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Nita Patel
Vice President of Engineering at Otis (Autis in transcript)
Otis
Episode: How to Challenge Your Boss Without It Feeling Like a Challenge | Nita Patel, VP at Otis
Katherine Tuluzova
CEO of a tech company; discussed persistence, pivots, and speaking at conferences in new markets
Tech Company (Brazil office expansion)
Episode: She Submitted a Conference Paper in Portuguese. She Didn't Speak Portuguese. She Had Three Months to Learn. Software CEO Katherine on Persistence, Pivots, and Never Giving Up
Aditi Sharma
Managing Director, Accenture's Cloud First Data and AI Group
Accenture
Episode: They Called Her a Trouble Candidate for Asking for Equal Work. She Won the Company Award That Quarter. Aditi on Speaking Up Without Apology
D'Lovely Gibson
SVP of Product, Data and Analytics and Technology Planning and Execution at Equifax; Technology and Business Diplomat
Equifax
Episode: She Spent Five Weeks Getting Stonewalled Before Landing One Lunch. By the Time the Hiring Manager Called, Three People Had Already Been Talking About Her. Equifax SVP D'Lovely on Networking That Produces Results
Nancy Wang
Director of Product Engineering and General Manager at Amazon Web Services; venture partner at Felicis Ventures; advocate for advancing women in tech
Amazon Web Services; Felicis Ventures
Episode: She Names the Three People Who Changed Her Career and Exactly What Each One Gave Her. Director and Venture Partner Nancy on Building Your Personal Board of Directors
Dr. Monique Senze
Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer at California State University Chico
California State University Chico
Episode: A Junior Employee Publicly Questioned Whether She Was Being Overpaid. She Stood Up and Said: "I Believe I Am Appropriately Compensated." Dr. Monique, CIO at Cal State Chico, on Advocacy, Bias, and Leading With Confidence
Saadia Kilji
Global Chief Information and Technology Officer at Coverys
Coverys
Episode: Before Accepting the Offer, She Asked to Meet Her Manager's Manager. It Could Have Cost Her the Role. Coverys CITO Saadia on Courage, Bias, and Bold Career Moves
Ashwini Balasubramanian
Head of Motorcycle Development Strategy and Operations at a Global Fortune 500 company; President of Automotive Women's Alliance Foundation (AWAF)
Global Fortune 500 company; AWAF
Episode: "There Is Only One Reliable Advocate You Will Always Have — Yourself." How Harley-Davidson's Head of Motorcycle Strategy Ashwini Built Her Career Without a Long-Term Sponsor
Erika Diaz
SIA 40 Under 40 honoree; President/leader in strategic accounts; advocate for bold workplace communication
People.0 (formerly Manpower, TalentWave, People 2.0)
Episode: "If You Don't Tell Us What You Want, We Can't Help You Get There." VP Erika on Breaking Out of People-Pleasing and Advocating for Your Career

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Ivna Curi
Host of Speak Your Mind Unapologetically Podcast

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 93 ratings
  • Great listen!!

    Honest, no fluff conversations about using your voice. Refreshing and useful.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Ali3324
    United States5 months ago
  • Skills everyone needs!

    This podcast makes it less daunting to have those uncomfortable conversations and navigate those times when you aren’t sure how to approach standing up for yourself professionally yet accurately. This should be required listening for everyone who wants to be a better communicator!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ConfettiCreative.Co | PR
    United Statesa year ago
  • Unapologetically Five Stars

    Host Ivna Curi generously shares mindsets and frameworks that will help you establish your credibility. Highly recommend.

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    talkAboutTalk
    Canadaa year ago
  • Engaging, insightful and inspiring

    I loved this podcast, and Ivna’s energy while interviewing is contagious. If you want practical, real life examples of how to speak your mind and be bold (despite your fears!) this podcast is a must-listen to.

    I loved it because it is spoken from the lens of someone who has navigated her own struggles with speaking up and being bold, and is now inspiring others to do the same. Great listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Career transitions Coach Kav
    Canadaa year ago
  • Super smart

    I so wish I had this podcast earlier in my career but glad it’s here now! So many practical strategies about how to navigate external and internal challenges.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Laverne McKinnon
    United Statesa year ago

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A trusted source for actionable strategies on assertive communication and sponsorship in tech and leadership.
Engaging, practical and inspiring—listeners feel equipped to speak up and take action.
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A Junior Employee Publicly Questioned Whether She Was Being Overpaid. She Stood Up and Said: "I Believe I Am Appropriately Compensated." Dr. Monique, CIO at Cal State Chico, on Advocacy, Bias, and Leading With Confidence
Q: How have you used your voice to create career breakthroughs and to advocate for yourself?
Dr. Senze describes how she openly shared her ambitions, sought sponsors proactively, and framed requests with specific asks to move into higher roles, all while maintaining a calm, authentic, and non-defensive demeanor that invited buy-in from others.
She Names the Three People Who Changed Her Career and Exactly What Each One Gave Her. Director and Venture Partner Nancy on Building Your Personal Board of Directors
Q: What makes a successful mentor-mentee relationship in your view, and how does follow-through play a role?
Success hinges on regular follow-through, showing tangible progress on the advice given, and sharing updates that illustrate the impact of feedback on real projects and decisions.
She Names the Three People Who Changed Her Career and Exactly What Each One Gave Her. Director and Venture Partner Nancy on Building Your Personal Board of Directors
Q: How do you cultivate raw, unfiltered feedback from your mentors and sponsors?
Create a safe, comfortable environment, establish a relationship before soliciting tough feedback, and demonstrate openness by acting on what you hear, which then encourages more candid input.
She Names the Three People Who Changed Her Career and Exactly What Each One Gave Her. Director and Venture Partner Nancy on Building Your Personal Board of Directors
Q: What has been your experience with imposter syndrome and how has that shaped your approach to leadership?
Imposter feelings are common for minorities in leadership, but building a strong, trusted personal board and a supportive community helps normalize challenges and accelerates growth by providing real-time feedback and sponsorship.
"If You Don't Tell Us What You Want, We Can't Help You Get There." VP Erika on Breaking Out of People-Pleasing and Advocating for Your Career
Q: What does it mean to be your own best advocate in a corporate setting?
It means actively articulating your worth, building a network of mentors and sponsors, and having candid conversations about career goals, compensation, and work-life balance to create opportunities rather than waiting for them to appear.

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2. Katherine Tuluzova
3. Aditi Sharma
4. D'Lovely Gibson
5. Nancy Wang
6. Dr. Monique Senze
7. Saadia Kilji
8. Ashwini Balasubramanian

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