How can you go from a timid voice to a bold voice so that you can confidently speak your mind? Many professionals struggle with the fear of voicing their thoughts, especially when it comes to challenging conversations. But what if you could turn that fear into fearless confidence? How can you assert yourself at work without the crippling anxiety? This episode will empower you with the hacks needed to reduce your speaking up fears. Tune in to this episode to discover: ✔️ 9 essential ways to reduce the fear of speaking up in a professional setting. ✔️ Proven strategies to help you prepare mentally and practically for high-stakes discussions. ✔️ How to understand and reduce anticipation anxiety before it escalates.   ✅ Sign Up for Our Email Newsletter for more bold speaking up tips: https://assertiveway.com/newsletter/   ✅ Follow Ivna Curi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivna-curi-mba-67083b2/     ✅ Order our book, ‘Unapologetic Voice: 101 Real-World Strategies for Brave Self Advocacy & Bold Leadership’ where each strategy is also a real story: https://www.amazon.com/Unapologetic-Voice-Real-World-Strategies-Leadership-ebook/dp/B0CW2X4WWL/   ✅ Request A Customized Workshop For Your Team And Company:  http://assertiveway.com/workshops   ✅ Other Episodes You’ll Like Authority Anxiety: Why It Happens and How to Overcome It 4 Powerful Ways To Stop Ruminating Now Episode 12 Questions To Know When To Ignore Criticism And Judgement Top Hack To Stop Worrying About What People Think Of You How To Stop Worrying About Being Judged 4 Top Speaking Up Fears Debunked 5 Ways To Convince Yourself To Speak Up Even If You Are Fearful  Top Hack To Stop Worrying About What People Think Of You Commit To Speaking Your Mind Unapologetically   ✅ Free Resources FREE Training & presentation on How To Be Assertive Without Being Rude, Aggressive, or Offensive: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/assertivenotrude  Sign Up for Our Email Newsletter: https://assertiveway.com/newsletter/ Ivna’s Unapologetic Voice Stories: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/ivnastories From Rambling To Articulate PDF Guide: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/articulate Podcast episode lists by theme: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/speakyourmindunapologeticallytopics Women in Tech Leaders Podcast Interviews: https://assertiveway.com/womenintechpodcastguests/ Podcast Summaries & More Email Newsletter: https://assertiveway.com/newsletter Our Linkedin Blog Articles:  https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/6863880009879306240/   TEDx Talk How To Speak Up Safely When It’s Psychologically Unsafe: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/safespeak 10 Day free Assertive And Liked Challenge: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/beassertiveandliked Assertiveness free training: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/getahead Other Free resources: https://assertiveway.com/free/ Podcast page: https://assertiveway.com/podcast-speak-your-mind-unapologetically/   ✅ Work With Us Workshops: http://assertiveway.com/workshops   Break The Silence: https://assertiveway.com/communicationculturetransformation/ Services: https://assertiveway.com/offerings Contact me: [email protected] or [email protected] Contact me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivna-curi-mba-67083b2 Website: https://assertiveway.com   ✅ Support The Podcast Rate the podcast on apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speak-your-mind-unapologetically-podcast/id1623647915 Ask me your question for the next episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/speakyourmindquestion   ✅ Summary 9 Expert Strategies for Confident Workplace Conversations, Even for Introverts Are you holding back at work due to the fear of speaking out? It's not uncommon for professionals, particularly introverts, to find themselves struggling with the notion of entering challenging conversations. Yet, asserting oneself in the workplace ne