
The Art of Speaking Up
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442 | Executive communication foundations: 4 ways to impress leadership when you speak
441 | Why am I not seen as a leader? 8 habits holding you back (part 2)
440 | Why am I not seen as a leader? 8 habits holding you back (part 1)
439 | Executive presence: 4 simple ways to boost your leadership credibility in meetings
438 | How to speak strategically when presenting to senior leadership
437 | 10 Meeting habits that make you look like a leader
436 | How to lead confidently - even when things don’t go perfectly feat. Rosine Uwineza & Ritu Chhabriya
435 | From quiet to confident: wisdom for bringing your dreams to life (part 3: the power of GRIT)
434 | From quiet to confident: wisdom for bringing your dreams to life (part 2: you don’t need to rush)
From quiet to confident: wisdom for bringing your dreams to life (part 1: dreaming big)
Ready to speak like a powerful leader? Enrollment for The Art of Speaking Up Academy is open!
432 | How to stay confident when the room feels intimidating: the 5 layer model of building confidence
431 | How to make speaking feel effortless: getting into a flow state
430 | Speak confidently at work by mastering this one underrated skill
429 | The subtle but critical reputational shifts that get you ahead in corporate
428 | How to show up confident – even when the room feels challenging (feat. Danya Tesarski, Maya Phillips & Liz Everett)
427 | 4 meeting habits that grow your reputation as a capable, strategic leader
426 | Why it’s hard to share your expertise in the room
425 | Will AI take your job? The 2 communication skills that make you AI-proof
424 | Stop overworking: 4 ways to decline extra work without hurting your reputation
423 | Why comparing yourself to coworkers who *seem* more confident stifles your true potential
422 | How to disagree with senior leaders without being confrontational
421 | How to feel confident no matter what room you're in
420 | Executive presence: 3 beliefs that’ll make you unstoppable in the room
419 | How to speak with confidence (and why it can be hard)
418 | Corporate is hard right now - how to feel alive and motivated despite the chaos
417 | How great leaders handle questions they can’t answer
416 | You're not broken: how to build confidence without trying to fix yourself
415 | Executive communication: a step-by-step guide to impressing senior leaders when you speak
414 | The hidden key to confidence (that most high-achievers struggle with)
413 | 3 ways to instantly sound more authoritative when you speak
412 | How to respond when someone talks over you at work
411 | How to stop rambling and speak clearly (the sandwich method)
Own the room, part 3: the bigger impact you’re meant to be making
Are you working hard but not getting the recognition you deserve? Do you feel like you could be making a bigger impact? If so - today’s episode is for you. Today, I’m sharing an empowering framework to help you grow your impact and get recognized for the talents you bring as a leader. Enrollment for The Art of Speaking Up Academy is open through Monday April 13th, apply here: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/academy/ Have questions? Feel free to shoot me a note at [email protected]
Own the room, part 2: when you’re asked to lead rooms you don’t feel ready for – and it rattles your confidence
If you’ve ever stepped into a bigger project or new role that required you to lead in bigger rooms - today’s episode is for you. These situations can cause you to spiral - you feel out of your element, you struggle to show up confidently, and you leave wondering if you even have that leadership capability in you. The good news? You’re absolutely not stuck, and in today’s episode I’m explaining how to thrive in these challenging, transitional situations. If you’re ready to go from feeling stuck to feeling empowered - you don’t want to miss this one. Apply to The Art of Speaking Up Academy: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/academy/ Have a question or two? Feel free to email me at [email protected]
410 | The one overlooked pivot that helps you speak up powerfully at work
Do you want to stop holding yourself back and start speaking up more frequently (and confidently) at work? If you’ve been prepping what to say and learning communication frameworks - only to continue feeling intimidated when the spotlight’s on you - then you must listen to today’s episode. Today I’m explaining why you keep getting stuck, and teaching you one subtle but wildly effective shift to help you develop a confident voice that grows your impact and furthers your career path. Enrollment for The Art of Speaking Up Academy is open - click here to apply: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/academy/
409 | BONUS: The Art of Speaking Up Academy is open for enrollment (April 6th-13th)
The Art of Speaking Up Academy is officially open for enrollment from 4/6-4/13! I am SO excited to welcome you into this program and help you uncover just how powerful your voice truly is. In this bonus episode, I'm giving you a deep dive into the program: who it's for, what you get inside, and how it'll help you develop a confident voice as a leader. Enrollment is open - click here to apply: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/academy/ If you have questions, feel free to reach out to me at [email protected] I cannot WAIT to meet you inside! -Jess
Own the room, part 1: you decide your role in the room
If you’re wanting to have a bigger, bolder voice in the room at work - welcome to the own the room mini series! In this mini series, I’m sharing powerful mindset shifts that will help you go from quiet & overthinking, to taking up space fearlessly. Today’s installment of the series will help you walk into that room as the strongest, most determined version of yourself. This episode is designed to be a potent jolt of motivation, so you don’t want to skip it. Enrollment for The Art of Speaking Up Academy opens Monday, April 6th. Click here to learn more and apply: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/academy/
408 | Speak with confidence: 7 lessons to make your voice unstoppable
That confident voice you desire won’t come from getting the words perfect, or being perfectly prepped for your next meeting - instead, it’ll come from being so internally strong that those high-pressure moments can’t shake you. Today, I’m sharing 7 lessons to help you build the internal strength you need to develop a voice that’s unstoppable. If you’ve been wanting to speak up more and grow your impact in the room - you don’t want to skip this one. Enrollment for The Art of Speaking Up Academy opens Monday, April 6th! Join the waitlist here: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/academy/
407 | The leadership voice you already have (and how to access it) feat. Christine Graves & Stephanie Serraino
Have you ever felt like you need to change who you are and show up different in order to have a strong leadership voice at work? Today’s episode will turn that idea on its head, and show you why your authentic voice is also the most effective one. Today, I’m interviewing two alums of my program - Christine and Stephanie - and they’re sharing the process that helped them stop overthinking and start trusting their instinct and their authentic voices as leaders. You’ll meet Christine - Christine is a Regulatory Specialist whose work focuses on environmental permitting for mining and infrastructure projects in Yukon, Canada And you’ll meet Stephanie - Stephanie is the Director of Marketing at a network of pet urgent cares, where she is passionate about using insights and education to improve the client journey, lead initiatives that support both pet families and veterinary teams, and turn strategy into meaningful impact through thoughtful planning and execution. If you’re ready to ignite the belief that you’re already capable of speaking up powerfully - this is the episode for you. Links: The Art of Speaking Up Academy: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/academy/ The Unleash Your Voice Challenge: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/challenge/
Invitation: The Unleash Your Voice Challenge
bonusReady to amplify your voice at work? We start March 25th. Join by heading here: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/challenge/
406 | How to speak up confidently by changing your internal self-talk
Sign up for the free challenge: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/challenge/ We often think speaking up with confidence comes from knowing the right words to say - but what if I told you there's a far more powerful way? In this episode - I'm teaching a much more potent way to find your voice at work: pivoting your internal dialogue. If you're a high-achiever who's sometimes hard on yourself - this episode is a must-listen. Sign up for the free challenge here: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/challenge/
405 | The 3 methods of building confidence at work, ranked from least to most effective
Join the free challenge: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/challenge/ Want to feel more confident in your job so you can speak up more and grow your impact? In this episode, I'm breaking down the three approaches to building confidence. The approaches we’re taught don’t always work (and can leave you stuck), and I’m going to explain why and help you pivot to a method that will help you achieve meaningful growth in your self confidence. You'll learn: Why achieving more accomplishments doesn’t result in lasting confidence (the Junk Food approach) Why self-help resources often leave you feeling stuck, and why that's not your fault (the Health Food approach) The one approach that actually builds deep, durable confidence that holds up even in your most intimidating moments at work (the Home Cooked Meal approach) If you've ever walked out of a hard meeting feeling like your confidence evaporated, this episode will explain why AND help you build confidence strong enough to weather through those tricky moments. Subscribe for weekly episodes on confidence and communication at work. Join the waitlist for The Art of Speaking Up Academy: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/academy/ The Unleash Your Voice Challenge opens for registration on March 16th!
404 | The easiest way to articulate yourself clearly & concisely at work
Ever struggle to articulate your thoughts clearly and concisely at work? In this episode, I'm teaching you the 4S Framework - a simple, step-by-step method for organizing your thoughts so you always sound crisp, polished, and confident when you speak. You'll learn: Why concise communication isn't about using fewer words (and what it's actually about) How to instantly capture your audience's attention with the ‘Spark’ technique The secret sauce that makes everything you say sound more polished How to use storytelling to make even the most mundane updates feel compelling How to stick the landing so you leave a strong, lasting impression Whether you're presenting to senior leadership, giving a project update, or speaking up in a meeting, the 4S Framework will help you communicate with more confidence and executive presence. LINKS: Grab the free Five Phrases worksheet here: Do you ever struggle to articulate your thoughts clearly and concisely at work? In this episode, I'm teaching you the 4S Framework - a simple, step-by-step method for organizing your thoughts so you always sound crisp, polished, and confident when you speak. You'll learn: Why concise communication isn't about using fewer words (and what it's actually about) How to instantly capture your audience's attention with the ‘Spark’ technique The secret sauce that makes everything you say sound more polished How to use storytelling to make even the most mundane updates feel compelling How to stick the landing so you leave a strong, lasting impression Whether you're presenting to senior leadership, giving a project update, or speaking up in a meeting, the 4S Framework will help you communicate with more confidence and executive presence. LINKS: Grab the free Five Phrases worksheet here: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/phrases/ Work with me inside the Art of Speaking Up Academy: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/academy/
403 | How to be assertive without being an a-hole
Being assertive doesn't mean being pushy, aggressive, or domineering - but many corporate environments only show you that one style of leadership. In this episode, I teach you the two opposing styles of assertiveness: Pushing Down vs. Lifting Up. One erodes trust and damages your reputation over time. The other builds respect, inspires teams, and gets people to genuinely want to follow your lead - this is what I’m teaching you to do. You'll learn: Why "assertive" doesn't have to mean "aggressive" The Push Down vs. Lift Up framework for assertive leadership Why the aggressive style backfires (even for geniuses like Steve Jobs) 3 practical tactics to be assertive in a way that lifts others up How to inspire buy-in without forcing your ideas on people Why this style of assertiveness feels better for you AND your stakeholders Links: Free Assertiveness ebook: https://www.assertivenessebook.com/ Art of Speaking Up Academy waitlist: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/academy/
402 | Executive presence explained: the mindset shift that transforms you from wallflower to leader
402 | Executive presence explained: the mindset shift that transforms you from wallflower to leader
Executive presence is arguably the #1 skill that gets you promoted in your corporate job - but no one explains what it actually means or how to build it. In this video, I break down the Leadership Identity Triangle: the 3 mindsets that either shrink or amplify your executive presence in the room. If you're tired of being overlooked despite doing great work, this framework will help you develop the presence that gets you noticed, respected, and promoted. You'll learn: Why executive presence has nothing to do with saying the right words The 3 mindsets you can adopt in meetings (and which one gets you promoted) The psychological shift that transforms you from wallflower to leader Want my help building this confidence? Join the waitlist for The Art of Speaking Up Academy: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/academy/
401 | The inner work that unlocks real confidence feat. Alice Njoroge & Jenny Penner
What if building confidence isn't about changing what you do, but instead about changing what's happening inside your head? In this episode, I'm talking with two Academy graduates, Alice and Jenny, about the inner work that actually creates lasting confidence. They share how learning to work with (not against) their inner critic changed everything, why perfectionism was holding them back, and how they went from overthinking to showing up as confident leaders. If you've ever felt like you need to have everything figured out before you speak up, or wondered if confidence is even possible for you - this conversation will fire you up. Links: Join the next cohort of The Art of Speaking Up Academy: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/academy/ Alice's favorite episode on building momentum: Listen in Apple | Listen in Spotify
400 | How to start speaking up in high-stakes meetings
If you've been trying to speak up more in meetings but it's just not happening - this episode will show you why. I'm breaking down the psychology behind why you stay quiet (even when you have something valuable to say) and what actually needs to shift for you to start speaking up with confidence. You'll learn the difference between permission-based speaking and value-based speaking - and why understanding this distinction changes everything about how you show up in meetings. This episode will help you see that forcing yourself to "just talk more" isn't the answer - and I'll show you what IS. LINKS: Grab the free bias to action worksheet: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/biastoaction/ Join the waitlist for The Art of Speaking Up Academy here: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/waitlist/ I’d love to hear from you! My email is [email protected]
399 | Escape the overpreparing trap: feel confident without endless prep
In this episode, I’m breaking down one of the biggest misconceptions about confidence at work: the idea that if you just prepare enough, you’ll finally feel ready to speak up. Today I’m teaching you why overpreparing doesn’t actually help you feel stronger in the room, and what does. You’ll leave the episode with a deeper understanding of what genuine confidence is made of, and how to access it without having to overprepare every time. Join the waitlist for The Art of Speaking Up Academy: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/academy/