Unabashedly Ambitious: How to Be Bold in Important Conversations (with Darlene Reina)

Have you ever held back from speaking openly about your ambitions, worrying about appearing arrogant? In this episode of the 'Speak Your Mind Unapologetically Podcast' titled "Unabashedly Ambitious: How to Be Bold in Important Conversations," we dive deep into this topic with our  guest, Darlene Reina, Head of IT at Calendly. Darlene shares her unique approach to embracing ambition in various professional settings, from job interviews to leadership roles. Tune in to this episode to discover: ✔️ The significance of embracing unabashed ambition, particularly during job interviews. ✔️  The reasons why self-censorship hinders our ability to express our true ambitions. ✔️ Strategies for effective collaboration within the 'self-interest zone'—balancing between selfish and selfless approaches. ✔️ Insights on articulating the value of your ideas using directionally correct numbers instead of exact figures. ✔️ Tips on when to actively engage in conversations and when to step back for greater impact. ✔️ How leadership intertwines with the skills and qualities of being a successful salesperson.   ✅ Request A Customized Workshop For Your Team And Company:  http://assertiveway.com/workshops   ✅ Follow Ivna Curi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivna-curi-mba-67083b2/     ✅ Other Episodes You'll Like 4 Examples On How To Get The Promotion You Want 4 Things You Can Ask For To Fast-Track Your Career 15 Ways To Groom Yourself For A Promotion When Nobody Else Does 7 Tips To Apply For A Job When You Don't Meet The Requirements How To Get The Job When You Don't Meet The Requirements (With Director Jess Sahagian) Who Is Grooming You For A Promotion? (With Gina Hope) 32 Ways To Take Up More Space And Get Noticed At Work 5 Easy Ways To Self-Promote Without Bragging Don't Leave It to Luck: How to Steer Your Career Path (with Geetanjali Tandon) Is It Good To Take Career Risks? (With Preeti Karnik) How To Navigate Change with Confidence: From Anxiety to Personal Success How Smart People Reach Out For Support And Growth At Work (With Tiffany Ford)   ✅ Free Resources Podcast episode lists by theme: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/speakyourmindunapologeticallytopics From Rambling To Articulate PDF Guide: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/articulate 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