How to Confidently Speak Up: From Asking for a Payrise to Setting Boundaries with Amira Mansour

On this week’s episode of The Journal, Lucy is joined by Amira - The Communication Expert. Both Lucy and Amira know first-hand from their 1:1 work with clients that communicating confidently in the workplace can be a real challenge.If you are in the corporate world and there are conversations that you're avoiding having out of fear  - whether you’re wanting a promotion, a pay rise or to resolve difficulties at work - you need to listen to this episode.Topics:-What the common fears are stopping you from ‘speaking up’ at work-How to become more ‘assertive’ at work without worrying you will be seen as rude-How to find safety in setting boundaries when we have a difficult colleague/boss-How to navigate different communication styles with your team/boss-What happens when you communicate your needs and it doesn’t go to plan-What companies need to do more of to create a ‘safe space’ for people to feel like they can speak up-What the different profiles of communication styles are and how to identify which one you areThis episode is full to the brim with practical tools, tips and advice from two expert coaches.Links:Connect with Lucy on Instagram @lucyspicer_ Download the journal prompts and explore opportunities to work with her at https://www.lucyspicer.com/the-journal-with-lucy-spicerConnect with Amira on Instagram @the_communcationexpertFind out what communication style you have HEREThis podcast is produced by Buckers at Decibelle Creative / @decibelle_creative