From Intimidated To Outspoken: Building Alliances And Attracting Sponsors While Creating Value (with Helen Hongyi Xing)

✅ Request A Customized Workshop For Your Team And Company:  http://assertiveway.com/workshops Ever wondered how some people manage to go from being shy and intimidated to outspoken, building successful alliances, and attracting sponsors while creating immense value? In this insightful episode of the 'Speak Your Mind Unapologetically Podcast', we're joined by Helen Hongyi Xing, Head of Data Analytics Partner GTM at Amazon Web Services. She shares her inspiring journey of overcoming inhibitions, empowering herself to voice her thoughts, and evolving into a powerful, value-focused communicator. Tune in to this episode to discover: ✔️ The significance of seeking feedback on your communication skills from seasoned leaders early in your journey. ✔️ Strategies for leveraging your drive and eagerness to add value, enabling you to effectively curate, refine, and communicate your ideas while fostering alliances. ✔️ Insights on how presenting your ideas with conviction and clarity can secure sponsors for your vision, and eventually, for your professional growth. ✔️ The value of proactively coming up with and sharing ideas instead of waiting to be asked.   ✅ Follow Ivna Curi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivna-curi-mba-67083b2/     ✅ Other Episodes You’ll Like 10 Negotiation Tactics to Make You More Assertive And Have More Influence From Rambling To Articulate: How To Communicate Your Ideas Concisely and Persuasively, Even On The Spot Exuding Confidence: The Secret Language of Nonverbal Communication Mastering Mentor & Sponsor Connections: Insider Advice from 5 Trailblazing Professionals (Compilation) How To Build Professional Relationships With Executives As A Non-Executive - Tips from a Sr. Director of Engineering in Tech (With Bao Chau) Overcoming 6 Common Thoughts Holding You Back from Staying Connected With People From Your Past 9 Ways To Maintain Your Professional Network Without Being Awkward How to Build Strong Connections With People: 4 Strategies Revealed How To Overcome Impostor Syndrome and Foster Partnerships in Leadership With Tiffany Ford) 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 Podcast Summaries & More Email Newsletter: https://assertiveway.com/newsletter Our Linkedin Blog Articles:  https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/6863880009879306240/   Women in Tech Leaders Podcast Interviews: https://assertiveway.com/womenintechpodcastguests/ 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   Services: https://assertiveway.com/offerings Contact me: info@assertiveway.com or ivnacuri@assertiveway.com 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   ✅ Podcast Topic Compilations 8 Real Life Examples On How To Deal With Difficult Coworkers (Compilation): https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/8-examples-on-how-to-deal-with-difficult-coworkers Mastering Mentor & Sponsor Connections: Insider Advice from 5 Trailblazing Professionals (Compilation): https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/mastering-mentor-sponsor-connections-insider-advice-from-5-trailblazing-professionals How To Find Courage To Speak Up (Compilation): https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/how-to-find-courage-to-speak-up-4-examples 4 Examples On How To Get The Promotion You Want (Compilation): https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/4-examples-on-how-to-get-the-promotion-you-want 4 Tips On How To Successfully Share Your Ideas At Work (Compilation): https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/4-tips-on-how-to-successfully-share-your-ideas-at-work-compilation How To Cope With Stress At Work (Compilation): https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/how-to-cope-with-stress-at-work-compilation      #SpeakYourMindUnapologeticallyPodcast #HongyiXing #OvercomingInhibitions #BuildingAlliances #AttractingSponsors #CreatingValue #EffectiveCommunication #BusinessStrategist #ProfessionalDevelopment #Leadership

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Reclaim your voice and use it to confidently advance your career, impact, and leadership potential with The Speak Your Mind Unapologetically Podcast stories and tips. The podcast serves leaders seeking to amplify their voice and master assertive communication to better advocate for themselves and for others. Embrace your unique voice and learn how to express your thoughts confidently, authentically, and without fear of coming across as aggressive or of backlash. The Speak Your Mind Unapologetically Podcast equips you with the tools to influence, be heard, outsmart biases, and foster a harmonious work environment. Elevate your communication skills with actionable strategies to tackle workplace challenges assertively. Listen, share, and transform your professional journey with The Speak Your Mind Unapologetically Podcast. THE HOST Join Ivna Curi, the accomplished Managing Director of Assertive Way Institute, Forbes contributor, and MBA graduate from the prestigious INSEAD, as she shares invaluable insights, strategies, and real-life examples to help you overcome biases and navigate complex workplace dynamics. With a decade of experience leading teams at Fortune 500 companies and training over 20,000 students, Ivna is dedicated to empowering underrepresented voices to become influential and persuasive communicators. Drawing from her global experience and TEDx talk on "How To Speak Up Safely When It’s Psychologically Unsafe," Ivna's expertise spans four continents, making her a sought-after speaker at conferences, events, and podcasts. THE COMPANY Assertive Way Institute, the premier organization committed to nurturing assertive communication and promoting a strong speak-up culture in the workplace, offers interactive virtual and in-person talks and workshops to inspire and engage teams.