EPISODE · Apr 15, 2026 · 23 MIN
Overcoming the Fear of Speaking Up w/ Jule Kim | Ep 428
from The Futur with Chris Do · host The Futur
Chris Do and Jule Kim explore the hidden costs of holding back and the profound impact of saying exactly what you think. Many professionals struggle to speak up due to cultural conditioning, fear of judgment, or social anxiety. By unpacking real-world scenarios—from navigating social discomfort at industry events to confidently stating a $45,000 project price—Chris demonstrates how direct, precise communication empowers operators. Listeners will learn how to shift focus away from internal discomfort and articulate their value without relying on unprompted proof. Timestamps (00:00) - Intro (00:30) - The breakthrough of speaking your mind (01:56) - Asking basic questions to clients (03:45) - Cultural conditioning and stereotypes (05:46) - Navigating social anxiety and fitting out (07:35) - Releasing stress through positive communication (11:51) - Reverse engineering desired outcomes (13:00) - Overcoming the fear of discussing money (15:15) - Stating project pricing confidently (20:21) - Practicing direct communication daily Check out today's guest, Jule Kim: Jule's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julekim/ Jule's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsjulekim Executive Coach Jule Kim : https://adviceactually.com/ Jule Kim's Podcasts: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Wy7NzSjPBFU42tGS0jUeB?si=27adaa65f448473c Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-is-how-you-think-a-personal-growth-and/id1821606552 Check out The Futur: Website: https://www.thefutur.com/ Courses: https://www.thefutur.com/shop Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-futur/ Podcasts: https://thefutur.com/podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefuturishere/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theFuturisHere/ X: https://x.com/thefuturishere TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thefuturishere Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/thefuturishere Check out Chris Do: LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/thechrisdo/ Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/BizOfDesign Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thechrisdo/ X: https://x.com/thechrisdo TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thechrisdo Threads: https://www.threads.net/@thechrisdo Behance: https://www.behance.net/chrisdo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Chris Do and Jule Kim explore the hidden costs of holding back and the profound impact of saying exactly what you think. Many professionals struggle to speak up due to cultural conditioning, fear of judgment, or social anxiety. By unpacking real-world scenarios—from navigating social discomfort at industry events to confidently stating a $45,000 project price—Chris demonstrates how direct, precise communication empowers operators. Listeners will learn how to shift focus away from internal discomfort and articulate their value without relying on unprompted proof. Timestamps (00:00) - Intro (00:30) - The breakthrough of speaking your mind (01:56) - Asking basic questions to clients (03:45) - Cultural conditioning and stereotypes (05:46) - Navigating social anxiety and fitting out (07:35) - Releasing stress through positive communication (11:51) - Reverse engineering desired outcomes (13:00) - Overcoming the fear of discussing money (15:15) - Stating project pricing confidently (20:21) - Practicing direct communication daily Check out today's guest, Jule Kim: Jule's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julekim/ Jule's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsjulekim Executive Coach Jule Kim : https://adviceactually.com/ Jule Kim's Podcasts: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Wy7NzSjPBFU42tGS0jUeB?si=27adaa65f448473c Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-is-how-you-think-a-personal-growth-and/id1821606552 Check out The Futur: Website: https://www.thefutur.com/ Courses: https://www.thefutur.com/shop Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-futur/ Podcasts: https://thefutur.com/podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefuturishere/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theFuturisHere/ X: https://x.com/thefuturishere TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thefuturishere Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/thefuturishere Check out Chris Do: LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/thechrisdo/ Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/BizOfDesign Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thechrisdo/ X: https://x.com/thechrisdo TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thechrisdo Threads: https://www.threads.net/@thechrisdo Behance: https://www.behance.net/chrisdo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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