Episodes

Commanding a room has WAY less to do with having all the answers than you might think it does. It’s easy to get caught up in thinking that you need to have all the answers to exude a powerful presence, but the truth is, being the expert in the room is NOT what makes you powerful. True power comes from seeing yourself, and acting as a leader – and that’s what I’m explaining how to do in this episode. If you’re looking to be a more commanding presence in meetings, this episode will be perfect for ...

Today’s episode is perfect for those of you who are ready for BIG growth and change. Today I’m walking you through the 3 pillars that underlie the growth process. Whether you’re trying to find your voice, grow your confidence, or uplevel in your career – these pillars are the key ingredients that will help you make that happen. So often, I see people get stuck because they’re missing one or more of these ingredients, and I want to make sure that doesn’t happen to you. Tune in to learn what’s sta...

If you struggle with stage fright, worry, or anxiety when it comes to speaking up at work – today’s episode is for you. Today I’m sharing some simple mindset tools that will help you navigate those scary moments just before you kick off a meeting or presentation. Even if you experience big anxiety and big fear – you have everything you need inside you to learn to speak powerfully even during those really challenging moments. Listen in to learn how. To listen to The Moment of Dread of Before You...

Today I’m walking you through the foundational knowledge you need to write a powerful resume. In this episode, you’ll hear me walk through the biggest mistake I see people making with resumes, and what to do instead. I want to make sure you know how to write a resume that gets you an interview AND helps you grow your confidence and feel on fire – tune in to start learning how 😊 Here are all the links I mention in the episode: Apply to work with me 1:1: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/coaching/ ...

If you struggle with overthinking what you’re going to share in meetings and find yourself falling behind in the conversation or staying quiet because you’re so stuck in your head – this episode is for you. Being afraid of being put on the spot and struggling to keep up in fast-paced work conversations is not only totally normal, but it’s a challenge that you can absolutely overcome with time and focus. Tune into today’s episode to learn the foundational communication skill you want to develop t...

If you struggle with feeling unworthy, incapable, or out of place at work – this episode was created for you. Impostor syndrome is a silent struggle that so many women experience, and while it can feel insurmountable at times – I fully believe that you have everything you need inside you to navigate it. In today’s episode, I’m walking you through my struggle with impostor syndrome, and explaining how to spot it and how to grapple with it in your own career. This episode will help you see that YO...

This week I’m helping you DREAM up what might be possible for you this year. So often, we overestimate how much we can grow in a short time frame, and underestimate how much we can grow in a longer time frame. One year is enough time to transform your confidence, get promoted, and find your voice – IF you are willing to stick with your process and see it through until the very end. In this season 6 kickoff episode, I’m giving you the roadmap for exactly how to do that. My hope is that this epis...

Welcome to the show – today I’m doing a very special episode that will hopefully become a yearly tradition – I’m recapping my 10 biggest learnings on confidence from 2021. I had so much to share that I decided to split this piece into two episodes, and in this week’s episode you’ll hear items 6-10 on my list of 10 learnings. This episode is perfect if you’re looking to get motivated and inspired for the year ahead and if you’re ready to say goodbye to smallness so you can step into a brand new p...

Welcome to the show – today I’m doing a very special episode that will hopefully become a yearly tradition – I’m recapping my 10 biggest learnings on confidence from 2021. I had so much to share that I decided to split this piece into two episodes, and in this week’s episode you’ll hear items 1-5 on my list of 10 learnings. This episode is perfect if you’re looking to get motivated and inspired for the year ahead and if you’re ready to say goodbye to smallness so you can step into a brand new ph...

Today’s episode is for you if you struggle to speak up in meetings and want to have a stronger voice in the room. In this solo episode, I’m walking you through how speaking up in meetings fits into your confidence-building process, and how to find the motivation to push yourself outside your comfort zone, even when it feels super edgy or scary to do so. After listening to this episode, you probably won’t view meetings the same way again (in a good way 😊) I hope you enjoy this week’s episode, an...

This week I’m talking to confidence coach, podcaster, and bestselling author Sheena Yap Chan all about the growth process, building confidence, finding your voice, and best of all – Sheena’s new book, Asian Women Who Boss Up. This is one of those wonderful winding conversations - in it you’ll hear us talk about: -Sheena’s definition of confidence -How to navigate rejection and not be afraid to hear no -Sheena’s book, Asian Women Who Boss Up -The model minority myth -Vulnerability and overc...

Today’s episode is for you if getting promoted is important to you, and if you’re ready to learn what steps you can take to speed up your path to promotion. So often, it can feel like getting promoted is outside of your control – but this isn’t true. In today’s episode I’m sharing some actionable advice that will help speed up your path to promotion and explaining to you why you have way more power than you think when it comes to positioning yourself for that next big uplevel. I hope you enjoy t...

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...