{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"The One Conversation at Work You\u2019re Afraid to Have \u2014 And How to Finally Do It Right","description":"Most people don\u2019t struggle with speaking up in general. They struggle with one specific conversation that feels risky \u2014 a conversation with career, relationship, or emotional consequences. Whether it\u2019s a performance review, a promotion request, a conflict, a micromanaging boss, a workload pushback, a boundary conversation, or a situation where you feel overlooked or disrespected\u2026 avoiding the conversation always feels safe in the moment, but it silently costs you confidence, influence, visibility, and self-respect. In this episode, you'll discover:  Why certain conversations feel so intimidating What\u2019s really driving the fear of conflict, backlash, or judgment The hidden psychological and career consequences of staying silent What changes when you approach these conversations strategically rather than reactively How to communicate with clarity, respect, and strength \u2014 without aggression or over-explaining  If you\u2019ve been overthinking a conversation at work or losing sleep about what to say, this episode will give you the roadmap to finally move forward. &amp;nbsp; \u2705 Schedule a Complimentary Call To Plan Your One Conversation: https:\/\/calendly.com\/assertiveway\/30min&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; \ud83c\udf81&amp;nbsp;Free Resource: Download the&amp;nbsp;30 Power Shifts Guide&amp;nbsp;\u2014 a free, practical cheat sheet with real-life \u201cweak vs. powerful\u201d word swaps for meetings, presentations, and everyday conversations.   Replace soft, hesitant phrases with powerful, natural ones.   Speak with clarity, conviction, and calm authority.   Be heard&amp;nbsp;without apology.   \ud83d\udc49&amp;nbsp;Get your free guide here:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/assertiveway.aweb.page\/30power&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; \u2705&amp;nbsp;Free Newsletter:&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/assertiveway.com\/newsletter\/ &amp;nbsp; \u2705&amp;nbsp;Take the Quiz 'Do You Speak Like a High-Impact Leader?':&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/myassertiveway.outgrow.us\/highimpactleader&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; \u2705&amp;nbsp;Listen on the Speak Your Mind Unapologetically podcast on Apple Itunes:&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/speak-your-mind-unapologetically-podcast\/id1623647915&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; \u2705&amp;nbsp;Listen on Spotify:&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/6L1myPkiJXYf5SGrublYz2 &amp;nbsp; \u2705&amp;nbsp;Order our book, \u2018Unapologetic Voice: 101 Real-World Strategies for Brave Self Advocacy &amp;amp; Bold Leadership\u2019 where each strategy is also a real story:  https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Unapologetic-Voice-Real-World-Strategies-Leadership-ebook\/dp\/B0CW2X4WWL\/ &amp;nbsp; \u2705&amp;nbsp;Follow the show host, Ivna Curi, on LinkedIn:&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/ivna-curi-mba-67083b2\/&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; \u2705&amp;nbsp;Request A Customized Workshop For Your Team And Company:&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;http:\/\/assertiveway.com\/workshops Contact me:&amp;nbsp;info@assertiveway.com&amp;nbsp;or&amp;nbsp;ivnacuri@assertiveway.com Contact me on Linkedin:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/ivna-curi-mba-67083b2 ","author_name":"Speak Your Mind Unapologetically Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39115280\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/39115280"}