Episodes

In today’s bonus episode, I’m answering some questions I’ve been receiving about The Art of Speaking Up Academy. If you’re trying to decide if this program is right for you or if you’re wanting to join but you’re feeling nervous or worried about whether it’s a fit, this episode will help you figure out if this program is right for you. Doors to enrollment close on Monday, November 22nd at 9pm PST. To grab your spot, head over to: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/academy/ I hope to see you inside...

If you want to build BIG confidence and become a powerful leader, there are certain mindset shifts you have to make. You’ll have to let go of old, limited ways of thinking and make room for more expansive thinking and much greater emotional resilience. Today’s episode is all about making the shift from being risk-averse and keeping yourself and your goals small, to being courageous and taking the scary steps that honor your heart’s true desires AND help you build a sustainable confidence that wi...

Grab the free assertiveness ebook here: https://www.assertivenessebook.com/ Assertiveness is an essential skill for excelling in your role and becoming a leader in your industry – but it’s also one of the most challenging communication skills to develop. How do you respond when someone tells you that your thinking is wrong? How do you defend your work without sounding defensive? These situations can activate all kinds of fears & insecurities, which is why having a process to navigate these tri...

Today’s episode is for anyone who is struggling with finding a confident & assertive voice at work. Speaking assertively can bring a ton of fears and insecurities to the surface, and this is what makes it one of the most challenging forms of communication. The good news is, once you begin to understand why it can feel so hard, you’ll feel much better equipped to navigate it. Tune into today’s episode to join me in a deep dive on why assertiveness might feel hard for you, and what next steps you ...

Today’s episode is for you if you want to stop hiding and shrinking away in meetings during moments where you’re lacking knowledge or expertise. Even though these moments can sometimes feel overwhelming or disorienting, they are actually really important opportunities to grow and flex your leadership muscles. Tune into today’s episode to find out how to navigate these moments, and to understand why they matter so much for your career. To download The Most Powerful Woman in the Room, click here:...

Today’s episode is for you if you want to advance in your career AND become a powerful presence in meetings. Your actions and choices in meetings will impact how much the leaders around you feel ready to advocate for you to move into bigger projects and roles. Meetings have the power to become the single most effective driver of your career advancement – if you have the proper tools to show up in them as a leader. Tune into today’s episode where I’ll walk you through these tools, and guide you s...

Most people misunderstand the art of harnessing and projecting confidence when you feel anxious or intimidated. Honestly, “fake it till you make it” never worked for me or resonated with me. When I was in corporate, I didn’t want to build confidence that was FAKE – I wanted to build confidence that was sustainable and the REAL deal. In this episode, I’m walking you through an alternative to “fake it till you make it” that will help you project TRUE confidence from the inside out. I’m explaining...

Welcome to the show! This week’s episode is for the woman who wants to feel bold and powerful when she speaks in meetings. No matter what your starting point is, there’s a powerful voice inside you and the first step to bringing it out is knowing what obstacles are blocking it. No matter what your specific situation is, the struggle to speak up is almost always caused by one of three different obstacles. In this episode I’ll walk you through what these obstacles are and help you identify which o...

Today’s episode is such a good one! Today I have on returning guest Bryn Drescher to talk about all things resilience, mindset, and staying committed to your goals. If you’re realizing that the inner game (confidence & mindset) might be holding you back from sharing your genius at work, you’re going to find this episode super helpful. Bryn will help you understand how to harness the power of mindset to evolve into the powerful leader that you are meant to be. I LOVED this conversation and I hope...

In this final part of the series, I walk through the #1 thing that will impact your professional evolution. I am so excited to open your eyes to some guidance and mentorship that I wish I had gotten sooner in my career. When you put what I share in this episode into practice, not only will your confidence grow, but you’ll be well positioned for the big roles, promotions, and projects that you’re aiming for in the future. If you put my suggestions into practice, it has the potential to radically ...

In part 2 of this 3 part series, I’m mapping out some concrete action steps that will help you advance your career and ensure you’re on a long term path to growth. If you are ambitious and you’ve got big dreams of rising up and becoming a powerful leader, part 2 is going to be incredibly important for you. Tune in to hear how you can take powerful action (starting today) to get yourself on the fast path to leadership. Grab your free workbook here: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/professionalreput...

Today’s episode is foundational if you are focused on moving up and advancing professionally. Sometimes, you get so focused on the day-to-day at work that you miss the bigger picture when it comes to setting yourself up to advance. In today’s episode, I’m zooming out and sharing the #1 driver of your professional advancement – and it may not be what you think! Tune in to part 1 of this multi-part series to learn what it is, and why it matters so much. Links to get in touch with Jess: Learn abo...

Today’s episode is perfect for anyone who is experiencing frictions with a challenging coworker(s). Trust me, I know how frustrating this can be – but I also want to help you understand how much it creates an opportunity for you to step into your next level as a leader. There will always be frictions and people conflicts in any workplace – so the question is – how might these challenges become places where you distinguish yourself as a leader? Tune in to hear all of my thoughts on this and to fi...

This week I’m chatting with corporate professional and PowerPoint Pro Whitney Walters. Today’s episode is a deep dive on Whitney’s journey of boldly advocating for the promotions she wanted, and tackling all the mindset obstacles that popped up along the way. Whitney’s story is such a beautiful example of what it looks like to go all-in on your growth, even if there are moments when it feels hard or scary. If you feel alone in wanting a promotion and being scared to finally go after it, you’re g...

Today I’m talking all about getting promoted. In today’s episode, I’m walking you through the difference between waiting for a promotion, and asking for one. I’m sharing some of the thoughts that might keep you from asking you for one, and why you might want to ask for one despite feeling fearful or uncertain. This episode will open your mind to the fact that YOU are in control of your career decisions and that feeling small and afraid never has to stop you from going after what you want. Links...

Welcome to the show! This week’s episode is perfect for you if you often worry that maybe you’re not good enough to succeed in your career. Your mind might have many reasons to justify this concern, but today I’m diving deep into a key mindset concept that will help you sort through the mental muck and take control of your career decisions so you don’t let fear and distorted thinking get in the way of your dreams. This one will leave you feeling fired up to make big things happen in your career ...

Today’s interview is just wonderful. Today’s guest Heather is an executive in the healthcare space, and in this conversation she opens up about the inner and outer growth that has helped her to get to where she’s at today. In this conversation we hit on everything from managing your calendar to learning to embrace your authentic voice. Heather also shares some super valuable advice on how she’s approached building confidence and how to build the courage to ask for the salary you desire. This con...

Grab your workshop ticket here (see you there!): https://jessguzikcoaching.com/events/ ~~~~~ Welcome to the show! Today I’m explaining to you how to position yourself as the top candidate for the role, promotion, or project that you want. In this episode, I’m walking you through a common mistake most people make when advocating for themselves, and what to do instead. This episode is perfect for anyone who has big ambitions to step into bigger or newer roles and wants to get really good at pitc...

Grab your workshop ticket here (see you there!): https://jessguzikcoaching.com/events/ ~~~~~ Welcome to the show! Today’s episode is super special – you’re going to hear some of my past podcast guests open up about things they feel afraid of and how they manage through some of their biggest, hairiest fears. Below are the guests you’ll hear from, and their episode numbers in case you want to go back and hear their full interviews: Leigha May (episode 82) Kara Diane (episode 79) Meg Duffy (ep...

Welcome to the show! Today I’m wrapping up the confidence series, and I’m talking about why it’s so important to seek out support and community along your confidence building journey. You’ll hear me talk about isolation/alienation, emotional resilience, and some of the differences between coaching and mentorship. This episode will be perfect if you’re wondering whether it’s time to get support on your confidence building journey. To sign up for 1:1 coaching before prices go up in August, book a...

Welcome to the show! Today I’m walking you through a short list of myths that often get in the way of the confidence building journey. We often make assumptions about what confidence building “should” look like, and these assumptions can keep us feeling frustrated and stuck. This episode will help you see that you’re not as stuck as you think you are – even on the days that things feel hard. I hope you love it! To sign up for 1:1 coaching before prices go up in August, book a free intro session...

Welcome to the show! Today I’m walking you through the Confidence Cycle, which is a simple blueprint to help you conceptualize your confidence building journey. This episode will help you understand what is required to shift from feeling doubtful and hesitant, to feeling strong and powerful. I’m SO excited to begin linking all the puzzle pieces together in this episode to help you see the bigger picture of what it actually looks like to build confidence. To sign up for 1:1 coaching before price...

Welcome to the show! Today I’m walking you through an important topic called Confidence 1.0 versus Confidence 2.0. If you feel stuck in your confidence building journey or you’re feeling like you don’t know where to start, today’s episode will give you a simple roadmap to help you in your confidence building journey. If you’re ready to step up your performance and show up as a powerful leader, tune into this solo episode for some simple steps to get you started. To sign up for 1:1 coaching befo...

Welcome to part 2 of my SIX part series on confidence! Today I’m addressing something that comes up very frequently in my coaching work – how to build confidence and show up with confidence when you’re feeling bad or struggling. Feeling bad is challenging, but it may not be as big of a problem as your mind thinks it is. Tune into today’s episode to learn how to navigate your confidence building journey during the moments when things feel difficult. To sign up for 1:1 coaching before prices go ...