How To Normalize Speaking Up: What Individuals And Organizations Can Do (With Helen Afford)

We still hear about many scandals, bribery, and corruption in organizations. Often there are some people in the organization that know about it, yet stay quiet. The cost of silence can be very high. Both individuals and organizations play a role in moving from bystanders to outspoken to report problems and wrong-doing. In this episode we hear from Helen Afford, General Counsel for IMI Critical Engineering. Her vision is a world where people do the right thing even when no-one is looking. In this episode, Helen shares: ✔️Why it is so hard to speak up in the workplace. ✔️How people can more easily speak up when they see something wrong. ✔️What leaders can do to help their team speak up more. ✔️One core action organizations can take to support speaking up.   Helen’s talk “Silence can be deadly. Why speaking up matters”: https://youtu.be/eaOQll8zIFM   Other Episodes You’ll Like: How Boeing Created a Speaking Up Culture after Two Fatal Accidents: https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/how-boeing-created-a-speaking-up-culture-after-two-fatal-accidents 20 Reasons Why Successful Leaders Have Assertive Teams: https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/20-reasons-why-successful-leaders-have-assertive-teams 4 Reasons Why It Is Important For Leaders To Speak Up: https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/4-reasons-why-it-is-important-for-leaders-to-speak-up Women's Great Resignation: How To Avoid Losing Talent: https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/womens-great-resignation-how-to-avoid-losing-talent   Free Resources: Ask me your question for the next episode here: https://www.speakpipe.com/speakyourmindquestion Sign up for 10 Day free Assertive And Liked Challenge: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/beassertiveandliked Free resources: https://assertiveway.com/free/ Assertiveness free training: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/getahead Assertive Communication Newsletter: https://assertiveway.com/newsletter   Talk or Workshop on Speaking Up With Assertive Communication Podcast page: https://assertiveway.com/podcast-speak-your-mind-unapologetically/ Contact me info@assertiveway.com Or via Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivna-curi-mba-67083b2/   About Assertive Way: Website: https://assertiveway.com Rate the podcast on apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speak-your-mind-unapologetically-podcast/id1623647915

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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.