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: [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   ✅ 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