Speak Your Mind Unapologetically Podcast
Episodes
How To Overcome Initial Awkwardness with Mentors, Embrace Candor and Lean Thinking (with Kelly Thomas)
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
✅ Request A Customized Workshop For Your Team And Company: http://assertiveway.com/workshops Ever wondered how to engage with a mentor without fe...
7 Ways to Be More Resourceful and Boost Your Resourcefulness: Lessons From a Nobel Peace Prize Winner
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
✅ Request A Customized Workshop For Your Team And Company: http://assertiveway.com/workshops Ready to unleash your resourcefulness? Explore the p...
Don’t Leave It to Luck: How to Steer Your Career Path (with Geetanjali Tandon)
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Request A Customized Workshop For Your Team And Company: http://assertiveway.com/workshops Ever felt like your career is purely luck or chance, rath...
From Rambling To Articulate: How To Communicate Your Ideas Concisely and Persuasively, Even On The Spot
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
✅ Request A Customized Workshop For Your Team And Company: http://assertiveway.com/workshops Do you ever find yourself rambling, feeling lost for...
Empowering a Speaking Up Culture: The Role of Leaders Speaking Up Transformative Stories and Guardians (with Katherine Bradshaw)
08 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
✅ Request A Customized Workshop For Your Team And Company: http://assertiveway.com/workshops Are you using speaking up stories effectively to sha...
Emotional Rollercoaster of Speaking Up: Scared Yet Empowered (with Hanna Hamid)
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
✅ Request A Customized Workshop For Your Team And Company: http://assertiveway.com/workshops Ever grappled with an emotional rollercoaster ride w...
From Passive to Assertive: My Personal Story On The Confusing Road To Confident Communication
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
✅ Request A Customized Workshop For Your Team And Company: http://assertiveway.com/workshops Ever wondered how being passive or people pleaser mi...
The Expertise Myth: Breaking the Expertise Barrier To Confidence & Leadership (With Jessica Guzik)
01 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Request A Customized Workshop For Your Team And Company: http://assertiveway.com/workshops Do you collect expertise, perfection, and degrees to feel...
Persistence Pays: Strategies for Effective Pitching Despite Continuous Nos (with Garima Mathur)
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Request A Customized Workshop For Your Team And Company: http://assertiveway.com/workshops Are you ready to convert every 'No' into a steppingstone...
How To Navigate Change with Confidence: From Anxiety to Personal Success
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Request A Customized Workshop For Your Team And Company: http://assertiveway.com/workshops Ever felt overwhelmed by the winds of change? How can you...
How To Master the Art of Outspoken & Decisive Leadership (with Aditi Sharma)
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Request A Customized Workshop For Your Team And Company: http://assertiveway.com/workshops Would people describe you as outspoken or decisive? Do th...
Exuding Confidence: The Secret Language of Nonverbal Communication
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://assertiveway.com/workshops Have you ever used your non-verbals to manage an aggressive person?...
The Resilience Factor: 4 Characteristics of Resilient People, Teams, and Organizations (with Dr. Madelyn Blair)
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://assertiveway.com/workshops How resilient are you when you need resilience the most? Resilience...
10 Negotiation Tactics to Make You More Assertive And Have More Influence
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Request A Customized Workshop For Your Team And Company: https://assertiveway.com/workshops/ Are you ready to have more influence when you assert yo...
From Anger to Advocacy: Redefining Powerful Emotions (with Suchitra Sivasankaran)
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Schedule a call to customize a speaking up / assertive communication workshop for your team: http://assertiveway.com/workshops Have you ever been to...
Smashing Stereotypes: How To Confront 5 Common Biased Assumptions About Women at Work
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Schedule a call to customize a speaking up / assertive communication workshop for your team: http://assertiveway.com/workshops Are biased gender ass...
How to Speak with Joy instead of with Fear, for Self and Team (with Jin Zhang)
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Request A Customized Workshop For Your Team And Company: http://assertiveway.com/workshops What if speaking your mind could be joyful? In this episo...
How To Not Come Across As Aggressive When You're Outspoken
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Schedule a call to customize a speaking up / assertive communication workshop for your team: http://assertiveway.com/workshops Do you ever come acro...
How Smart People Reach Out For Support And Growth At Work (With Tiffany Ford)
27 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Request A Customized Workshop For Your Team And Company: http://assertiveway.com/workshops Do you ever isolate yourself when you have a problem or...
How To Overcome Impostor Syndrome and Foster Partnerships in Leadership With Tiffany Ford)
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Request A Customized Workshop For Your Team And Company: http://assertiveway.com/workshops How do you overcome feelings of impostor syndrome and sel...
How to Build Strong Connections With People: 4 Strategies Revealed
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Schedule a call to customize a speaking up / assertive communication workshop for your team: http://assertiveway.com/workshops Do people feel connec...
Speak Your Mind: How Assertiveness Breeds Respect
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Schedule a call to customize a speaking up / assertive communication workshop for your team: http://assertiveway.com/workshops Join us as we explore...
Feeling Emotional? 9 Tips for Navigating Emotional Conversations with Confidence
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Schedule a call to customize a speaking up / assertive communication workshop for your team: http://assertiveway.com/workshops Ever let emotions hol...
The Art of Advocacy: Building Trust and Breaking Barriers (with Attorney Dorian Morello)
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Schedule a call to customize a speaking up / assertive communication workshop for your team: http://assertiveway.com/workshops In this powerful podc...
Breaking the Misfit Mold: Turn Workplace Challenges into Leadership Opportunities (With Sathi Chowdhury)
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever feel like a misfit in the workplace, struggling to fit in and share your ideas? In this episode, we're joined by Sathi Chowdhury, Director...
Take Control: How to Protect Your Personal Power at Work
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you tired of feeling powerless at work? In this eye-opening episode of the "Speak Your Mind Unapologetically" podcast, we help you take control an...
No More Holding Back: How ChatGPT Helps You Speak Up and Stand Out at Work
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hey there, are you ready to confidently express yourself, level up your communication skills, and conquer your fears? Look no further! ChatGPT is your...
The Power of a Thick Skin: 10 Ways Assertive Communication Helps You Handle Difficult Workplace Situations
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever found yourself struggling to handle difficult workplace situations? Whether it's receiving criticism from a supervisor or colleague, dea...
How To Build Professional Relationships With Executives As A Non-Executive - Tips from a Sr. Director of Engineering in Tech (With Bao Chau)
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you looking to move forward in your career and build strong relationships with senior leaders? In this episode, Bao Chau, a respected Asian femal...
Ask and You Shall Receive: How to Make Requests that Unlock Success and Propel Your Life Forward
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Delve deep into the art of making requests effectively and persuasively. We examine three communication styles – passive, aggressive, and assertive ...
Unlock Success and Work-Life Balance with Constructive Selfishness at the Office (With Natasha Endrei)
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ever felt guilty about being selfish in your professional life? In this eye-opening episode, Natasha Endrei, Senior Women's Collection Designer at Joe...
Leadership and Advocacy: Creating Positive Change
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a good advocate for others? Explore the power of leadership and advocacy in the workplace. In this episode, you'll learn from real-life exampl...
Mastering Mentor & Sponsor Connections: Insider Advice from 5 Trailblazing Professionals
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to effectively harness the influence of mentors and sponsors with 5 captivating stories from seasoned corporate leaders. Explore proven stra...
3 Myths That Prevent You From Being Appreciated at Work
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this eye-opening episode, we debunk three persistent myths that hold you back from getting the recognition you deserve at work. Join us as we explo...
Speak Your Truth: 10 Tips to Becoming a Confident, Assertive Communicator
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What habits do confident assertive communicators have? Turn up the volume on your inner voice – assertive communication is your new soundtrack. Expl...
4 Verbal Habits You Need To Replace: Cultivate Your Professional Presence (With Kerri Garbis)
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have negative verbal habits that get in the way of speaking up confidently? In this episode, our super fun guest Kerri Garbis, CEO of Ovation a...
Introvert's Guide to Assertive Communication: The Winning Combo
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover how introverts can harness their natural strengths and develop assertiveness to unlock their full potential. The episode features: ✔️Insp...
Conquer the 9 Most Common Hang-ups About Assertiveness
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Does assertiveness feel inauthentic, confrontational, or uncomfortable? In this episode we tackle the most common fears and misconceptions about asser...
The Art of Asking for Feedback: Tips and Techniques
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One of the tell-tale signs that you're being groomed for a promotion is that you start receiving more specific feedback more often from senior people....
Daily Habits To Reduce Speaking Anxiety (With Jackie De Crinis)
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, we discuss the daily habits that can reduce speaking anxiety with stress management coach, former executive, and host of the ...
The Power of Self-Respect (2): 10 Ways to Treat Yourself with Dignity (Part 2)
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you ready to have self-respect and live in congruence with your values? In this episode, we'll share with you 10 powerful tips to help you treat y...
How To Make Difficult Life Career Choices (With Arlyn Nacionales)
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How do you make tough career and life choices, such as relocating, switching careers, retiring, or making decisions regarding family? In this episode,...
Silent No More: Breaking the Chains of Passive Communication
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
They say silence is golden, but sometimes it can be toxic. In this episode of "Speak Your Mind Unapologetically," we delve into the topic of passive c...
How To Normalize Speaking Up: What Individuals And Organizations Can Do (With Helen Afford)
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We still hear about many scandals, bribery, and corruption in organizations. Often there are some people in the organization that know about it, yet s...
The Power of Self-Respect: 10 Ways to Treat Yourself with Dignity
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you looking for tips on how to treat yourself with respect and dignity? Here are 10 tips that can help you prioritize your well-being, establish b...
How To Advocate For Yourself Even If You’re A People Pleaser Or Have Impostor Syndrome (With Erika Diaz)
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How do you advocate for your worth, work life balance, and career even if you’re a people pleaser or have impostor syndrome? In this episode, Erika,...
Don't Kill Your Opportunities- How to Avoid Assumptions That Hold You Back
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Don't kill your opportunities! We explore how assumptions can hold you back in your career and prevent you from reaching your full potential. In this ...
Different is Beautiful: Embracing Your Unique Voice at Work (with Rachael Gatling)
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have a voice at work? Having a unique voice helps you be more authentic and contribute more. In this episode, Rachael Gatling, former Supply Ch...
How to Respond to Constructive Criticism: Learning to Love Negative Feedback
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Receiving negative feedback can make us feel defeated, but that just means we haven’t learned how do it right. In this episode, you’ll discover: ✔...
The Power of Caring Accountability: The Story of the Surprising Empathy of a Strict College Professor
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we delve into the power of caring accountability and explore a surprising story of empathy from a strict college professor. Listen ...
Overcoming 6 Common Thoughts Holding You Back from Staying Connected With People From Your Past
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we explore the power of staying in touch with people from our past. We all know the importance of maintaining relationships, but often...
The Two Assumptions That are Slowly Poisoning Your Relationships At Work And Home
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Beware of relationship-destroying assumptions: like termites, they slowly erode your connections. Do you ever wonder why some of your closest connecti...
Why Blaming Your Boss for Poor Communication is a Dead End
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you leave your work happiness in the hands of your manager? Discover the importance of effective communication and how to navigate it in the workp...
Amplify Your Voice, Amplify Your Impact: How to Speak Up and Make a Difference at Work
18 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you tired of feeling unheard and powerless in the workplace? Discover the secrets to amplifying your voice and making a real impact. In this episo...
How to Earn Respect as a Minority Leader (With Ana Marie Sacro)
11 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As a minority leader, it can be difficult to earn the respect from a non-minority team. However, with right positioning, mindset, and attitude, it is ...
5 Strategies For Making Yourself Heard At Work
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Many people feel ignored when they speak their mind at work. Many feel invisible. That makes us be less motivated to speak and share our perspective a...
How To Create The Habit Of Speaking Up
04 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How can you train yourself to speak up for yourself and for others? Speaking up habits help you build confidence to speak up. Habits are often a lot m...
Commit To Speaking Your Mind Unapologetically
28 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Speaking your mind unapologetically starts with courage and leads to habit. The first step to make it happen for yourself is to commit. In this episod...
6 Ways To Celebrate Your Successes Unapologetically
26 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s important to take the time to celebrate your successes and achievements because it helps you be even more successful. In this episode, you’ll...
17 Free Ways To Bring Joy And Happiness To Others
24 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Want to share joy with people that you care about? Bring joy and happiness to others by speaking your mind. In this episode you’ll discover 17 easy ...
Why You Need To Find Your Polite Way To Speak Your Mind
23 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you travel by plane or like cookies, you’ll appreciate this speaking up tale that illustrates there are many good ways you can speak your mind po...
The 4 Communication Styles Explained
22 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There are 4 main communication types which are: passive, aggressive, passive-aggressive, and assertive. In this episode you’ll discover the key diff...
How To Have Balanced Conversations: Speaking And Listening
21 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Listening skills are very important. However, if you mostly listen in a conversation, you can feel disengaged, disconnected, and limit your contributi...
4 Tips On How To Successfully Share Your Ideas At Work (Compilation)
20 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How can you successfully share your ideas at work? More importantly, how can you make your ideas heard and gut buy in? In this episode, four VP / Dire...
Top 8 Mistakes When Receiving Gifts And How To Receive Gifts The Right Way
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How do you gracefully accept bad gifts, gifts that make you feel obligated to give back, or gifts you enjoy? When you don’t accept gifts gracefully,...
3 Stress Lowering Holiday Conversations You Need To Prepare For
17 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Most Americans feel stressed during the holidays, because of the pressures of gift exchanging, challenges of staying on diet, lack of time and money, ...
10 Conflict And Confrontation Myths Debunked
16 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is conflict and confrontation bad? Should we try to avoid it? In this episode, you’ll discover why we need to embrace conflict and confrontation, an...
How To Find Your Own Communication Personality With Experiential Learning
14 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There are communication best practices to communicate effectively, but you can apply them with your unique personality. When you find your authentic c...
How To Find Courage To Speak Up (4 Examples)
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How can you find courage to speak up? In this episode you’ll find out how these 4 people find the courage to speak up at work (there were previous g...
Assertiveness Skills You Need At Your Job Level
10 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Different job levels such as individual contributor, entry level manager, mid manager, and executive, require different assertiveness skills. In this ...
Differences Between A Speak Up Life And A Non-Speak Up Life
08 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our attitude towards speaking up can make a huge difference in our work, career, and lives. In this episode, you'll discover what those key difference...
Top 5 Mistakes That Kind People Make With Empathy (And What To Do Instead)
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Empathy is wonderful but misunderstood. And because it is misunderstood, it is often misused, which can be very inneffective when it comes to speaking...
How To Get What You Want By Focusing On The Other Person’s Needs (With Jay Sullivan)
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Can you serve yourself by serving others? Yes. If you’re the kind of person that likes to serve other people’s needs but find it hard to speak up ...
How To Get Adopted By Sponsors And Mentors (With Vanitha Ponnarasi)
03 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How do you get people to want to support you and see you succeed at work? How do you shamelessly self-promote? In this episode, Vanitha Ponnarasi, Sen...
How Setting Strategic Boundaries With Allies Can Help You Fight Against Pushy Coworkers
02 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Setting boundaries yourself is helpful. Setting boundaries with powerful allies is game-changing. But setting boundaries with many invasive coworkers ...
Do You Try To Be Liked Or Respected At Work? Find Out With These 7 Examples
01 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Would you rather be liked or respected? Many people focus on being liked at work at the expense of being respected. In this episode you’ll discover:...
How To Get Promoted At Work Quicky In 5 Steps
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How can you get promoted quicky at work? Most people don’t get promoted as fast as they could because they get lost in the everyday work instead of ...
How To Measure And Assess Psychological Safety (With Stephan Wiedner)
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How do you create psychological safety for others? What are the skills of psychological safety? Today’s guest, Stephan Wiedner studied how to measur...
How To Cope With Stress At Work (Compilation)
26 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Work can be stressful. Speaking up can be stressful. Taking on big responsibilities can be stressful. How can you better cope with stress? In this epi...
What The Speak Your Mind Unapologetically Show Is About
25 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is a quick episode about what this show is about. One man changed my life. I was a young, introverted, people pleasing but studious, hardworking ...
4 Triggers To Known When To Speak Up And Be Assertive
24 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How do you know when you should speak up assertively? Sometimes we don’t speak up because we don’t want to rock the boat. We rationalize why it’...
How To Respond To A Nosy Intrusive Question You Don’t Want To Answer
23 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Speak your mind unapologetically to dodge nosy questions Holidays are times for family gatherings which often come with personal life questions that m...
Why We Need To Elevate Women’s Public Voice And Influence (With Dana Rubin)
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Why is it that we don’t hear more about women’s speeches? How can we have more women’s voices be recognized experts, brand ambassadors, and thou...
How To Confidently Speak Up With Your Boss And Superiors (With Bhakti Sanap)
19 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How do you talk to your boss and other superiors about your boundaries, wanting a promotion or raise, disagreeing with a decision? And how can you do ...
How Boeing Created a Speaking Up Culture after Two Fatal Accidents
18 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How can companies create a speaking up culture? After two fatal preventable accidents with Boeing 737 Max Jets in 2019 killing 346 people, Boeing star...
3 Types of Respect That You Need In Every Hard Conversation
17 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How to have mutual respect in hard conversations? Respect is the glue that allows for civil and productive conversations to happen. In this episode yo...
3 Ways Confident Communicators Seek Clarity
16 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you experience a lot of misunderstandings? A lot of interpersonal frustrations and miscommunication come from poor clarity. Do you deliberately loo...
How To Build Trust In The Workplace - And Avoid Killing Trust (With Sonja Mustiful)
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Trust is an essential ingredient for effective leadership and productivity. How do you build trust in the workplace? How do you build trust with your ...
Why Thumper's Quote Is Dangerous: If You Have Nothing Nice To Say, Say Nothing At All
12 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There is an old saying that “if you have nothing nice to say, say nothing at all”. The quote is from Charles Caleb Colton, an eccentric English wr...
What Is Your Most Used Communication Style At Work?
11 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Answer these 7 questions to discover what is your most used communication style at work. Hint: passive, aggressive, passive-aggressive, or assertive? ...
4 Things You Can Ask For To Fast-Track Your Career
09 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you asking enough? Many people don’t ask much because they feel it comes across as too demanding, too needy, or too pushy. In reality, asking is...
How To Stop Procrastinating And Handle Procrastinators PART 2 (With Rev. Joseph Ferrari, Ph.D.)
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chronic procrastination is not laziness. This episode is part 2 of the interview with Rev. Dr. Joseph R. Ferrari where he reveals: ✔️ Is chronic p...
How To Be Imperfectly Real At Work (With Meghan Smith)
05 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you REAL at work? Or are you hiding behind a façade? It’s time to speak your mind unapologetically about the imperfectly real you! Meghan found...
Why Speaking Up Unapologetically Is Not A License To Be Rude
04 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Many people view speaking up as a one-way street. As long as you say what you want to say, you are successful at speaking up. But that’s not true. I...
7 Tips To Apply For A Job When You Don’t Meet The Requirements
03 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you apply for jobs you’re interested in when you only meet 40% of job requirements? If not, it’s time to consider applying. In this episode you...
9 Ways To Help Others Save Face When You Speak Up
02 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you let the other person save face when you speak your mind unapologetically? In this episode, you’ll discover: ✔️ The meaning of letting the...
How Procrastinators Think: The Procrastination Psychology PART 1 (With Rev. Joseph Ferrari, Ph.D.)
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a chronic procrastinator? Get science-backed insights into procrastination with Rev. Dr. Joseph R. Ferrari, Ph.D. In this episode, you’ll di...
The Respectful Way To Give Bad News To An Employee (With Reshmi Nair)
29 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Reshmi realized she wanted to learn how to be a good leader when she became the victim of her boss’s leadership mistakes. And she did. She realized ...
6 Reasons Why Mellow, Friendly, Joy Sparking Marie Kondo Is Assertive
28 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Marie Kondo, the highly successful author of The Life-Changing Magic To Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing, is a Japanese dec...
24 Speaking Up Opportunities That Successful People Always Grab
27 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Speaking up is not just about making presentations, dealing with toxic behavior, and speaking up in meetings. It’s a lot more than that. And success...