Episodes

If you’ve ever tried to express an idea at work but it came out long-winded or rambly, learn how to speak without stumbling on your words using the 4B Framework. Master taking complex ideas and explaining them simply when speaking to senior leadership. FREE DOWNLOAD: Grab your printable PDF guide "5 Phrases That Will Help You Sound Like a Leader": https://jessguzikcoaching.com/phrases WHAT YOU'LL LEARN (THE 4B FRAMEWORK): • Big Idea: How to frame your core topic upfront (The Grocery Store Sig...

Executive communication is essential if you want to be seen as a leader in your corporate job. When your executive communication is strong, senior leadership respects and far more likely to support your path towards leadership and buy into the work you’re doing. Today I’m teaching you the 4 foundational skills you need to master executive communication. You’ll learn how to sound strategic, how to earn respect, and how communicate in a way that makes people see you as a leader. I cannot wait fo...

Welcome to part 2 of my episode series where I’m helping you be seen as a leader in your corporate job. If you’re working hard but something’s blocking your reputation as a leader - this episode series will demystify what’s going on and help you figure out how to build a leadership reputation that helps you get ahead. If you found this episode helpful, make sure to also listen to part 1. Links: Book a private coaching session (new client special): https://calendly.com/jguz/private-coaching-s...

Do you want be known as a leader in your corporate job? When you have that rock-solid leadership reputation, it’s easier to break into executive roles. The respect you command creates momentum in your day to day work and your long term trajectory within your company. Today I’m sharing 4 out of the 8 habits that get in the way of being seen as a leader in your corporate job. You’ll learn why working too hard can actually be detrimental, and how to adjust your communication styl...

Executive presence can be a bit loaded. On the one hand - it’s super important for you professional growth in your corporate job. It’s how you show people you have great communication skills and leadership skills. On the other hand - executive presence can be quite confusing. People will tell you to develop it, without explaining what it is, which can lead to a lot of confusion. Today, I’m pulling back the curtain on executive presence. I’m going to teach you exactly what executive presence is...

Sounding strategic when you speak at work is easier than most people think. You don’t need to be perfectly polished or scripted to wow leaders with your executive communication - you simply need to learn how to speak about your work in a way that highlights your impact. Today, I’m teaching you how to do that. You’ll learn a powerful tool for speaking strategically so your executive presence can elevate to the level of a senior leader. The tool I’m teaching will help you earn respect, credibilit...

Running meetings strategically and confidently is one of the best ways to demonstrate your leadership chops. In today's episode, I'm teaching you 10 simple behaviors that will strengthen your reputation as a highly impactful leader. I'm covering everything from pre-meeting prep, to kicking off your meeting strategically, to closing in a way that highlights the strategic value of your work. If you're ready to grow your reputation and feel way more powerful walking into your next meeting, you don'...

What if confidence isn’t about doing it perfectly, but instead about trusting yourself to handle what happens when things don’t go perfectly? In today’s episode, I’m joined by two past Academy clients, Rosine and Ritu, for an honest conversation about perfectionism, the inner critic, and what it really takes to become a confident leader while being true to yourself. We explore how to stop relying on external validation, recover more quickly when things don’t go perfectly, navigate conflict wit...

What if no meeting, no tough stakeholder, and no hard question could shake your confidence? That's the power of GRIT. In this final episode of my series on bringing your dreams to life, I break down what grit is, why it's the key to the confident voice you desire, and how it turns the situations that used to rattle you into proof of how POWERFUL you are. Let’s dive in! Apply to The Art of Speaking Up Academy: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/academy/ Email me: jessica@theartofspeakingup.com Lis...

Welcome to part two in my Wisdom for Bringing Your Dreams to Life series. Today’s episode is counterintuitive: I’m going to argue that the best way to develop a confident voice is to do it slowly. It’s totally normal to want to make progress quickly, but what we don’t realize is that rushing can sneakily sabotage us. The end result is ironic. Being in a rush causes you to grow more slowly. In this episode, I’m breaking down why this happens and I’m suggesting a different approach to gro...

If you’ve ever dreamed of having a more confident voice - only to have a voice inside your head say: “Don’t be silly - you’re not capable” Then today’s episode is for you. The truth is - if you struggle to DREAM big, you’ll struggle to ACHIEVE big. Being brave enough to own & declare your dreams is an un-skippable step in creating the change you desire. In part 1 of this 3 part series, I’m teaching you how to get really good at dreaming big so you can create the results you want in your caree...

I'm so pumped - enrollment for The Art of Speaking Up Academy is officially open! If you're ready to develop a fearless and powerful voice as a leader - you don't want to miss this bonus announcement episode. I'm teaching you how The Academy can help you develop a confident voice so you can grow your impact (and reputation) as a leader. I'll walk you through The Academy curriculum, teach you how the program helps you transform in a deeper way than just listening to the podcast, and how ...

If you want to feel more confident speaking up at work so you can boldly share your voice as a leader - today’s episode is for you. If your confidence disappears the moment the room feels intimidating - it’s not because you inherently lack confidence. It’s because building real confidence is a 5 layer process - and most people are missing one or two key layers. In this episode you’ll learn: • The 5 layer model of confidence and why not all layers are created equal when it comes to building real,...

If you struggle to speak confidently at work and want to be able to express yourself more effectively, today's episode is for you. You may have heard of the concept of a flow state — a state in which you're so absorbed in the task at hand that your sense of self-consciousness disappears. A flow state can happen when you're speaking, and it's one of the most powerful ways to express yourself both effectively and effortlessly. If you're struggling to speak up, it could be because you're blocked ...

Ever walked out of a meeting thinking "that did not go well"? Maybe you talked in circles. Maybe you didn't sound confident. Maybe a tough question caught you off guard and you froze. If this sounds familiar - you are not alone, and most importantly, you can 100% overcome thi. In this episode, I teach the one skill you need to thrive during those high pressure moments. Most professional development advice ignores what I’m covering in today’s episode - and yet, it’s the most impor...

If you want to have a successful corporate career - your reputation is the #1 most powerful asset you need to build. But here’s the catch - a good reputation isn’t always enough to propel you into leadership. In fact - certain kinds of GOOD reputations can actually slow down your path towards corporate leadership roles. In today’s episode, I’m breaking down these mechanics in detail. I’m teaching you the 4 types of “good” reputations, how to know which one(s) you have, and I’m explaining which ...

The dream scenario is you walk into that next meeting feeling totally ready. You’re prepped with talking points, you share them seamlessly, and you leave feeling amazing. But real life is usually much messier than that. You don’t have time to prepare. You’re the least experienced person in the room. The conversation takes a messy turn you weren’t expecting. These moments can feel like uphill battles. But - what if I told you that these uphill battle moments are the most valuable thing that can h...

The meeting habits you bring into the room at work determine whether you’re seen as a leader (and not just a hard worker). In this episode, I teach you four meeting habits that grow your reputation and get you seen as the capable, strategic leader you know you can be. Most ambitious women are doing great work. But great work isn't enough to get you promoted - you have to show up in meetings as someone who leads, who creates impact, and who knows how to be strategic. I'm breaking down the four ...

Do you struggle to speak up and share your expertise in the room? If you feel like there’s a gap between your skills in your role and the skills you show people in meetings - today’s episode is for you. Today I’m explaining why it can be hard to feel confident speaking up in meetings, even when you have solid expertise you want to share. I’m teaching you the 3 bridge skills that’ll help you bridge the gap between the knowledge you possess, and your ability to speak up and share it in meetings. I...

With AI proliferating at a rapid pace - it has professionals wondering: will AI take my job? Today I want to help quell the fear of AI job displacement by highlighting the leadership communication skills that AI can never replace. When you know how to speak effectively and persuasively - it becomes hard for AI to take your job, because AI is incredibly limited in this area. In this episode you’ll learn: -The 3 types of communication that companies value -Why AI can only do 1 out of 3 well ...

If you’re overworking in your 9-5 job - you’re probably wondering how you’re supposed to decline extra work without risking your reputation. Getting asked to do extra work creates an inherent tension - say yes, and you end up overworking and risking burnout. Say no, and you risk looking like you’re not a team player. In today’s episode, I’m teaching you a third, better option to help you stop overworking. I’m teaching you how to decline extra work strategically, in a way that makes you look tho...

Stop comparing yourself to others who seem more confident - it's stifling your potential Have you ever watched a coworker speak up in a meeting – calm, poised, totally composed – and immediately felt your own confidence deflate? If comparing yourself to other people leaves you feeling like you're behind, or like everyone else has something you don't, this episode is for you. Here's the truth: constantly comparing yourself to others who seem more confident is one of the most damaging things you...

Have you ever stayed quiet in a meeting because disagreeing with a senior leader felt too confrontational? In this episode, I'm teaching you the TATER Framework — a simple, four-step approach to disagreeing with your boss (or executive leaders) in a way that feels collaborative and not at all confrontational. This will help you manage up effectively and get credit for the leadership skills you bring to the room. In this episode you'll learn: -How to disagree with senior leaders without being a...

If you want to feel more confident at work, today's episode is for you. People often think that confidence at work comes from having knowledge, expertise, and perfect communication. But in today's episode, I'm going to show you why that isn't true. I'll teach you what variables actually matter when it comes to building confidence, and share a blueprint you can use to grow your confidence at work. By the end of this episode, you'll understand exactly why the most confident leaders aren't necess...