How to Become a Bold, ASSERTIVE Communicator | Ivna Curi (ep. 198)
Talk About Talk - Executive & Leadership Communication Skills · 2025-10-13 · 43 min
Episode notes
How do you speak up with confidence without sounding aggressive? Leadership coach and TEDx speaker Ivna Curi shares how to find the balance between boldness and respect so your message lands with influence. In this episode, you will learn: ️ The important difference between aggression and assertiveness (hint: you want to be assertive!) ️ How the DESO framework helps you handle hard conversations ️ When apologetic language undermines credibility and when it builds trust ️ Ivna’s personal story of moving from people-pleaser to confident communicator Whether you lead teams, pitch clients, or want to be taken seriously in meetings, these strategies will help you speak boldly and be heard.