Speak Your Mind Unapologetically Podcast

For People Leaders Leading Bold Conversations | Ivna Curi

Leadership

Assertive Communication

Self-Advocacy

Assertiveness

Communication Skills

Communication

Career Development

Networking

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Conflict Resolution

Confidence

Workplace Communication

Workplace Dynamics

Personal Branding

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Public Speaking

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Women In the Workplace

Emotional Intelligence

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Speak Your Mind Unapologetically is the leadership communication podcast for people leaders — managers, directors, and VPs — who want to speak up, lead bold conversations, and influence outcomes that matter. Whether you're addressing conflict, delivering feedback, leading meetings, or navigating difficult conversations, this podcast gives you practical strategies to: 👉🏼 Communicate with clarity,... more

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Publishes	Twice weekly	Episodes	454	Founded	4 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	EducationBusinessManagementSelf-Improvement

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"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

She Told Her Director "Your Actions Don't Support That Opinion." He Apologized. Harley-Davidson's Ashwini on Self-Advocacy, Disrespect, and Owning Your Career

She had a new director who made every interaction feel disrespectful — no matter the top... more

10 Jul 2026 • 46 min • Most popular

"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

She Won a 40 Under 40 Award and Kept It Private. It Took Her 12 Years to Say Out Loud She Wanted to Be an Executive. People2.0 VP Erika on Self-Advocacy for People Pleasers

She received the SIA 40 Under 40 award. It was a big deal. And she kept it... more

3 Jul 2026 • 40 min

She Didn't Know Who to Pitch Her Idea To, So She Pitched Everyone. How an AWS Leader Built Alliances and Attracted a Sponsor by Talking to Anyone Who Would Listen

She Moved to the US with $800, Changed Her Name to Fit In, and Built a Career at Merck, Oracle, Tableau, and Amazon. Helen on Going From Terrified to Outspoken

Her legal name is Hongyi, which means "the water is deep and wide." When she moved to t... more

26 Jun 2026 • 45 min

Speaking Up Doesn't Have to Be Heroic: How PVH VP Shatabdi Uses Small Moments of Courage to Shape Cultures, Careers, and Global Teams

She Asked Her CIO for a New Challenge at Lunch. Got a "Poison Chalice" Role. Flew to Japan in December 2019. Beat COVID by Three Weeks. PVH VP Shatabdi on Small Acts of Courage With Big Consequences.

At a lunch with her CIO, she asked a simple que... more

19 Jun 2026 • 44 min

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Recent Guests

Helen Hongyi

Head of Data Analytics Partner for GTM for Amazon Web Services

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Episode: She Didn't Know Who to Pitch Her Idea To, So She Pitched Everyone. How an AWS Leader Built Alliances and Attracted a Sponsor by Talking to Anyone Who Would Listen

Deepashri Curi

Chief Human Resources Officer at 8th Avenue Food and Provisions Company

8th Avenue Food and Provisions Company

Episode: On Her First Day, They Dismissed Her Idea. Six Months Later, She Had the Budget, the Buy-In, and a Legacy That Outlasted an Acquisition. CHRO Deepashri on Getting Your Ideas Heard

Anu Dodda

Head of Engineering and Chief Technology Officer of Corporate Tax and Trade Technology Group at Thomson Reuters

Thomson Reuters

Episode: She Trembled for 60 Minutes Straight in Front of 60 Students. She Went Back the Next Day. Thomson Reuters CTO Anuradha on Facing Fear and Disrupting Yourself First

Samuel Moody Santos

Former Johnson & Johnson vice president; engineer and MBA; minister and author

Johnson & Johnson (former); In Spite of the Headwinds, My Journey from Waste Picker to Senior Executive

Episode: "Success Isn't About Who You Know. It's About Who Knows You." How a J&J Senior VP Went from Waste Picker to the Top

Darlene Reina

Head of IT at Calendly

Calendly

Episode: She Told Both Job Interviewers She Wanted to Be CIO. They Hired Her Anyway. Calendly's Head of IT Darlene on Being Unabashedly Ambitious

Lisa Martinez

Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer at Lee Health

Lee Health

Episode: She Was a Shy, Introverted Child Who Became a Chief Strategy Officer. The Realization That Changed Everything. (with Lisa, CSIO at Lee Health)

Daisy Xia

Head of Strategy and Financial Planning and Analytics at Revolut

Revolut

Episode: Years of Being Called "Hardworking and Quiet." How Revolut's Head of Strategy Daisy Rewrote Her Professional Brand

Malvika Jhangiani

Vice President of HR Learning and Development Segment at Newell Brands

Newell Brands

Episode: Be Brief, Be Bright, Be Gone: How Newell Brands VP Malvika Challenges Senior Leaders, Manages Type A Executives, and Turns Conflict Into Opportunity

Alejandra Torchia

SVP of Technology, Global Infrastructure Solutions at Equifax

Equifax

Episode: Your Job Title Can Evaporate Overnight. Your Internal Power Can't. Leadership Lessons from Equifax SVP Alejandra

Host

Ivna Curi

Host of Speak Your Mind Unapologetically Podcast; leadership and communication coach; founder of Assertive Way Institute

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 92 ratings

Great listen!!
Honest, no fluff conversations about using your voice. Refreshing and useful.
Apple Podcasts
4
Ali3324
United States3 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.
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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
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Laverne McKinnon
United Statesa year ago

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The show consistently emphasizes courage, authenticity, and strategic communication.

Guests deliver practical, real-world leadership tactics that listeners can apply immediately.

Ivna is a warm, insightful host who keeps content highly actionable.

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Apple Podcasts	#183	United States/Business/Management
Apple Podcasts	#205	Italy/Business/Management
Apple Podcasts	#72	Israel/Business/Management
Apple Podcasts	#74	Singapore/Business/Management
Apple Podcasts	#138	Russia/Business/Management
Apple Podcasts	#145	Finland/Business/Management

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Speaking Up Doesn't Have to Be Heroic: How PVH VP Shatabdi Uses Small Moments of Courage to Shape Cultures, Careers, and Global Teams

Q: Can you describe the role of reverse mentorship in your leadership style?

A junior colleague offered a practical optimization idea using AI for access requests, which broadened her perspective and demonstrated the value of listening to diverse voices regardless of seniority.

Speaking Up Doesn't Have to Be Heroic: How PVH VP Shatabdi Uses Small Moments of Courage to Shape Cultures, Careers, and Global Teams

Q: How did you decide to pursue the opportunity to shift to a new domain within PVH, and what made you confident to speak up about it?

She prepared for the conversation with leaders, expressed clear interest in a new domain, and leveraged leadership support to take on a transformational ERP project, proving her capability to drive a global initiative.

Speaking Up Doesn't Have to Be Heroic: How PVH VP Shatabdi Uses Small Moments of Courage to Shape Cultures, Careers, and Global Teams

Q: What small moment of speaking up had a meaningful impact on your team culture?

Speaking up about scheduling after-hours meetings, and advocating for notifying as a standard practice, created a more inclusive environment for working parents and aligned the team across time zones.

She Trembled for 60 Minutes Straight in Front of 60 Students. She Went Back the Next Day. Thomson Reuters CTO Anuradha on Facing Fear and Disrupting Yourself First

Q: What was the turning point when you decided to push for opportunities despite fear or potential bias?

The turning point came from recognizing that waiting for permission wasn't moving her career forward, and that asking questions with curiosity helped uncover whether the barrier was personal capability or organizational climate, which then guided how she should proceed.

She Waited for Someone to Offer Her a Promotion. Nobody Did. Ceridian SVP Geetanjali on Owning Your Career

Q: How did you overcome self-doubt and impostor syndrome when seeking advancement?

She emphasizes recognizing impostor feelings as normal, then countering them with mentors' guidance, concrete evidence of capability, and deliberate, fact-based self-evaluation to validate readiness for new roles.

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A leadership-communications show focused on helping people leaders speak up with clarity, influence decisions, and navigate tough conversations. Across episodes, guests share practical tactics for asserting influence, handling pushback, advancing careers, and building authentic leadership presence in tech, healthcare, finance, and corporate environments. Frequent threads include overcoming bias, negotiating for opportunity, leveraging sponsorship and storytelling, and turning conflict into constructive momentum. The host guides interviews with actionable frameworks, real-world anecdotes, and step-by-step approaches that listeners can apply at work to drive results without losing authenticity. A standout strength is the emphasis on fearless,... more

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2. Deepashri Curi
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4. Samuel Moody Santos
5. Darlene Reina
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7. Daisy Xia
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