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EPISODE · Sep 8, 2025 · 39 MIN

Courage at Work: Stop Staying Silent & Start Leading Boldly (with Saadia Khilji)

from Speak Your Mind Unapologetically Podcast · host Ivna Curi - Assertive Way Institute

Do you ever hesitate to speak up in tough situations at work, worried about backlash, bias, or saying the wrong thing? In this powerful episode of the Speak Your Mind Unapologetically podcast, I sit down with Sadia Khilji, Global Chief Information & Technology Officer at Coverys, to explore how leaders and professionals can find the courage to speak their minds. You'll discover: How to confront colleagues who undermine your credibility without damaging relationships. The right way to disagree with your boss, and avoid backlash while building respect. Mindset shifts to stop overthinking in meetings and finally share your ideas with confidence. How to recognize bias early and decide when to walk away from unhealthy environments. Simple strategies leaders can use to help their teams speak up with courage. If you've ever held back your voice in a meeting, struggled with self-promotion, or wanted to advocate for your team with more confidence, this episode will give you the tools and inspiration to do it. Listen now and start building the courage to lead boldly, speak with conviction, and create impact in your career.   ✅ Connect with Saadia Khilji: linkedin.com/in/saadia-khilji-techexec    ✅ Free Newsletter:  https://assertiveway.com/newsletter/   ✅ Take the Quiz 'Do You Speak Like a High-Impact Leader?':   https://myassertiveway.outgrow.us/highimpactleader    ✅ Listen on the Speak Your Mind Unapologetically podcast on Apple Itunes:   https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speak-your-mind-unapologetically-podcast/id1623647915      ✅ Listen on Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/6L1myPkiJXYf5SGrublYz2   ✅ 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/   ✅ Follow the show host, Ivna Curi, on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivna-curi-mba-67083b2/     ✅ Request A Customized Workshop For Your Team And Company:   http://assertiveway.com/workshops Contact me: [email protected] or [email protected] Contact me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivna-curi-mba-67083b2

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