Ivna
Curi
Managing Director at Assertive Way Institute
"Career Amplified: Harnessing the Power of a Bold, Unapologetic Voice in Tech"
"Career Amplified: Harnessing the Power of a Bold, Unapologetic Voice in Tech"
25 - 5:40 PM EDT/New York (See in local time)
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"Career Amplified: Harnessing the Power of a Bold, Unapologetic Voice in Tech"
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"Career Amplified: Harnessing the Power of a Bold, Unapologetic Voice in Tech"
"Career Amplified: Harnessing the Power of a Bold, Unapologetic Voice in Tech"
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Session: Career Amplified: Harnessing the Power of a Bold, Unapologetic Voice in Tech
Uncover the stories of career-advancing conversations of several women leaders in tech who succeeded despite all the challenges of the tech industry. These stories, selected from the ‘Unapologetic Voice: 101 Real-World Strategies for Brave Self Advocacy & Bold Leadership’ book, reveal how they courageously spoke up to grow and shape their careers.These tech women mastered the art of assertive communication, effectively advocating for themselves to secure sponsorships, promotions, substantial raises, vital resources, significant opportunities, and even career pivots.
You'll be inspired by how these women found the courage to voice their opinions and needs in an environment that often unfairly labels outspoken women as aggressive or difficult. The talk will highlight strategies and techniques they used to present their ideas and aspirations in a way that is both assertive and thoughtful, avoiding common stereotypes while achieving their goals.
Leave this session inspired by real-life examples and actionable insights. You'll feel empowered to use your voice for career advancement and self-advocacy, without compromising your authenticity. It’s time to empower your tech career trajectory in a bold and unapologetic way.
Whether you're seeking a raise, a new role, or simply recognition in your current position, this session is your guide to leveraging the power of your voice in the tech industry. Join us to discover how you can turn your words into career milestones.
Key Takeaways
- Negotiating Advancement: Hear inspiring accounts of women who have effectively negotiated for promotions and raises.
- Motherhood & Momentum: Delve into real-life narratives of women advocating for their career advancement with motherhood.
- Outsmarting Gender Bias: Learn from stories of women who've navigated and challenged gender biases in tech, using assertive dialogue to grow in male-dominated spaces.
- Building Alliances: Explore stories that highlight how to build and leverage networks and allies in the tech industry to propel your career growth.
- Courageous Conversations: Find the courage to boldly speak up to open doors to new opportunities with these real examples.
Bio
Ivna Curi is the creator and host of the 'Speak Your Mind Unapologetically' podcast with over 300 episodes, and the author of the book ‘Unapologetic Voices: 101 Real-World Strategies for Brave Self Advocacy & Bold Leadership’ featuring speaking up stories of women in male dominated fields like Engineering and Tech.Her insights as a Forbes contributor and TEDx speaker on “How to Speak Up Safely When It’s Psychologically Unsafe,” combined with a Engineering / Analytics background, international experience, and an MBA from INSEAD, provide a foundation for her teachings. With her 20 thousand students and millions of views on social media, she’s on her way to elevate 100 million voices by 2030.
Once a shy individual who struggled with making herself heard, people-pleasing tendencies, and asserting her authority, Ivna Curi found her voice through the mentorship of a Chief Commercial Officer. Under his guidance, she mastered the art of speaking up in a manner that is influential, respectful, and professional. As a minority introvert, she understands the intrinsic risks of speaking up and is committed to helping people minimize those risks and speak up effectively in the face of potential backlash.
Now, through her Assertive Way Institute, she offers practical workshops and trainings that blend psychological safety, advocacy for self and others, and assertive communication skills, ensuring that every level of an organization can benefit from amplified voices. Her approach is both practical and inspirational, providing communication frameworks, success stories, and mindset strategies for effective execution.
Join Ivna in elevating and celebrating voices within or around you. "Unapologetic Voices" offers a collection of inspiring speaking up stories, while her podcast "Speak Your Mind Unapologetically" extends interviews and examples of assertive communication in action. Explore the Assertive Way for complimentary resources on assertive communication and advocacy.
