Molly Tschang: How to Speak Up, Build Trust & Create Better Workplace Cultures

How to Speak Up at Work with Confidence | Molly Tschang on Leadership, Communication & TrustWhy do so many talented people stay silent at work?In this episode of Willow Healing Matters, Catherine Crestani sits down with communication expert, leadership consultant, and bestselling author Molly Tschang to explore the powerful skill that can transform careers, workplaces, and relationships: learning how to speak up with confidence.Drawing from her experience guiding leaders through more than 80 mergers and acquisitions, Molly shares why communication is often the missing link in workplace culture, leadership development, team performance, and personal fulfilment.Together, Catherine and Molly discuss how to build trust, deliver feedback effectively, overcome fear, develop confidence, navigate difficult conversations, and create environments where everyone feels heard and valued.Whether you’re a leader, manager, entrepreneur, employee, or someone learning to find your voice, this conversation offers practical wisdom you can apply immediately.In This Episode✔ Why people stay silent in the workplace✔ The hidden cost of poor communication✔ How great leaders build trust and psychological safety✔ Speaking up with confidence and compassion✔ Why feedback is one of the greatest gifts you can give✔ Creating healthy workplace cultures✔ The power of courageous conversations✔ How to handle mistakes and failure productively✔ The mindset shift that transforms communication✔ Why your voice matters more than you thinkTimestamps00:00 Introduction00:42 Meet Molly Tschang02:22 Why Molly Created Say It Skillfully06:08 Confidence, Courage & Speaking Up07:56 Building Collaborative Workplace Cultures10:07 Shared Responsibility and Accountability12:22 The Mindset Shift Behind Effective Communication14:00 Why Feedback Is a Gift15:43 Learning Through Failure and Mistakes18:31 Compassion, Leadership & Human Connection20:23 Difficult Conversations at Work22:21 Knowing Your Value in the Workplace23:55 Understanding Your Needs and Communicating Them25:26 What Molly Would Heal in the World26:31 Free Resources from Molly27:57 Final ThoughtsConnect with Molly Tschang🌐 Website: https://www.sayitskillfully.com/🎁 Free Mini Audiobook:https://www.sayitskillfully.com/gift💼 LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/mollytschang/🎥 YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@sayitskillfully/playlists🎙 Say It Skillfully Podcast (Apple):🎙 Say It Skillfully Podcast (Spotify):📖 Book:Say It Skillfully – Speak Up. Make Your Words Matter. Win Together.Connect with Catherine Crestani🌿 Willow Healing Matters:https://willowhealing.org📸 Instagram:https://instagram.com/willowhealingsh🎥 YouTube:https://youtube.com/willowhealingsh📝 Substack:Support Willow Healing Matters☕ Ceremonial Cacao Catherine Uses:https://creationcacao.com.au/collections/powerful-ceremonial-cacao-at-a-reasonable-price?sca_ref=8943091.vyvJxtUKl7h📖 Join My Book Obsession:A reflective reader space exploring intimacy, consciousness, technology, relationships, and the human experience.Enjoyed This Episode?👍 Like this video💬 Share your biggest communication challenge in the comments🔔 Subscribe for more conversations on personal growth, consciousness, healing, leadership, spirituality, and meaningful living📤 Share this episode with someone who needs to hear that their voice matters.#MollyTschang #SayItSkillfully #CommunicationSkills #LeadershipDevelopment #WorkplaceCulture #SpeakingUp #ConfidenceAtWork #Leadership #PersonalDevelopment #Feedback #PsychologicalSafety #Teamwork #EmotionalIntelligence #CareerGrowth #BusinessLeadership #DifficultConversations #Trust #SelfLeadership #WillowHealingMatters #CatherineCrestani This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit willowhealing.substack.com/subscribe