Speak Your Mind Unapologetically Podcast
Episodes
Top 10 Daily Challenges Women Face At Work
09 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s face it, women face many disadvantages at work: Male-favoring workplace cultures Dominating and aggressive male personalities Gender bias and...
8 Questions To Find Out If Your Email Is Angry
28 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever written an email or letter to someone who you were frustrated with? It’s tempting to send a scathing message to someone to prove them ...
[039] 5 Better Ways To Say Good Job
28 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are most of your compliments a “great job” or “well done?” Those are shortcut compliments, the least effective form of positive feedback. They...
[038] 12 Questions To Know When To Ignore Criticism and Judgment
28 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Not all judgement is created equal. You can’t get rid of others judgment of you, but you can police the access doors to your inner sanctuary. Here a...
[037] Are You Introverted, Shy, Anxious, Or Passive? How To Tell The Difference
28 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you know the difference between introvert, shyness, passive behavior, and social anxiety? Many people confuse those terms and use them interchangea...
[036] Top Hack To Stop Worrying About What People Think Of You
28 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Worry about what people think is like a lasting fog on your happiness path. Don’t worry about what people think of you, worry about what you think o...
[035] 8 Ways To Be more Confident With Perspective Taking
28 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
To feel more confident, often all you need is an outside perspective to get out of your negative overthinking. Here are 8 ways to change your perspect...
[033] 10 Secrets to Heart-Centered Assertive Communication
28 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Find out the secret sauce to speaking up with assertive communication in a heart-driven way. Heart-centered assertive communication is communication t...
[034] 4 Top Speaking Up Fears Debunked
28 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The top reason people shy away from speaking up and expressing their needs, boundaries, desires, true thoughts, and feelings are their fears of speaki...
[030] Ladies: 10 Credibility Killer Mistakes That Undermine You At Work (And What To Do Instead)
16 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do men not take you seriously at work? Being a woman in a male-dominated workplace is not easy.... Do guys question everything you do? Your credibilit...
[029] 6 Conflict Myths: Lies Teachers Like To Tell About Confrontation
09 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you are the kind of person that is very nice, or if you want to make sure you don’t hurt other people’s feelings, or if you really want people ...
[028] 5 Ways To Convince Yourself To Speak Up Even If You Are Fearful (Part 1)
19 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is fear holding you up from speaking up? One of the biggest challenges people face when trying to speak up comes from inside: it’s their fears. Fear...
[027] 5 Steps To Respond To Dismissive Comments
17 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It can hurt when someone responds to what you say by saying, “are you on your period?”, “you’re too sensitive,” or “you seem very emotiona...
[026] 2021 Personal Year In Review Reflection Exercise
10 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is the best time of the year to review and celebrate your accomplishments, learnings, and experiences. How do you review your year? Join me as we...
[025] You Don't Have To Be Aggressive To Get Ahead
23 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Many people think they have to be aggressive to get ahead in their careers because of the aggressive work culture in many companies. But they are not ...
[023] How To Stop Worrying About Being Judged
29 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you feel like you’re always being judged by others? Do you feel like people judge you unfairly? Does it bother you? Let me show you how to worry ...
[022] 7 Tips To Confidently Speak In Large Meetings
29 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It can feel intimidating to speak up in meetings with many people, that have people more senior than you, or where everyone speaks at the same time. S...
[021] How To Handle Rude Interruptions In A Polite Way
29 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
No one likes to be interrupted. Everyone likes to feel heard. If you feel like people interrupt you often, walk all over you, and don't listen to what...
[020] How Women Can Ensure They Succeed In Their Careers (Interview with Asia)
29 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview, Asia shares 3 ways to promote your work in a non-weird way, how to become the CEO of your career, and the dangers of people-pleasin...
[019] Confident And Assertive Non-Verbals To Be Taken Seriously
29 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you don't have a confident assertive non-verbals and body language, people won't take you seriously even if your words are impressive. Non-verbals ...
[018] Training How To Be More Assertive (for more confidence and productivity)
28 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you struggle with any of these communication challenges at work? Feel underappreciated, under-valued and not recognized for your hard-work? Often ...
[017] Confidently Say No In A Respectful Way (In 7 Easy Steps)
28 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Saying no and setting boundaries is challenging for giving people. Do you ever: skip your already short vacations; take work calls during dinner? Work...
[016] Gain Massive Confidence With Assertive Communication (With Ph.D. Paulette Dale)
28 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Confidence makes us feel good, increases our performance, and also changes how other people treat us. The question is, how can you quickly increase yo...
[015] How This Female Lawyer Advocates for Others Without Being “Difficult” or Burning Out
28 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Want to be a better advocate for others without coming across as difficult while still taking care of your own needs? Attorney Dorian Morello describe...
[014] Secrets To Thrive In A New Country Or Culture (And Critical Mistakes To Avoid)
28 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Moving to a new country can be overwhelming, lonely, and stressful. What’s the secret to thrive in a new culture? I interviewed Henri Nkuepo, intern...
[013] 18 Tips To Attract Endless Opportunities For Yourself.
18 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We all want to be successful and to have several opportunities to get ahead. The good news is that you don’t have to wait for opportunities to happe...
[012] How Passion, Feedback, Persistence, And “Not Yet” Can Help You Achieve Your Dreams.
18 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Three of my favorite examples of ordinary women and moms who achieved created and sold phenomenal businesses are housewife Debbi Fields, dancer Brynn ...
[011] How Khan Became One of 100 Most Influential People by Times Magazine
08 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want to fast-track your career, create endless opportunities for yourself to thrive and be successful? Then this is the series for you, on crea...
[010] Skills To Adapt And Thrive In A New Culture With Henri Nkuepo
01 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode international lawyer Henri Nkuepo, author of "New Immigrant Playbook - Strategies for Success in Your New Country", shares several tip...
How Engineer Project Manager Joy Became a Manager For The First Time.
01 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Civil Engineer and Project Manager Joy Makumbe shares her thoughtful stories on how she got her first job managing a team, her philosophy on why she a...
The Secret Sauce To Creating Opportunities For Yourself
30 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered how ordinary people create extraordinary opportunities for themselves? Well, if you want to join that club, and you want to cre...
How To Find The Courage To Ask For What You Want
28 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The most selfish and unreasonable request I’ve ever made to a boss was to ask for a loan after working only 6 months with him. Get this: to leave th...
Where Career Opportunities Really Come From: Step 1
27 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How can you increase the number of opportunities that happen for yourself? Waiting for luck to strike exactly in your direction is not going to feel ...
Responding to Compliments You Hate (as a Woman)
24 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes smart and successful women get compliments they hate, like: 🤔“You don’t look like an Engineer.” 😡“You’re a strong woman.” ...
3 Ways To Protect Yourself From Harsh Critics And Manipulators
23 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There will always be people who try to take advantage of you and who criticize you in unreasonable ways. Instead of confronting them and getting into ...
How To Respond To "I'm Just Being Honest" Excuse
22 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever worked with someone who was rude or aggressive with you and that told you "I'm just being honest" or "That's just the way I am?" as an e...