Episodes

151 | Confidence and mindset mastery from the inside out with Bryn Drescher
Oct. 5, 2021

151 | Confidence and mindset mastery from the inside out with Bryn Drescher

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 ...
150 | The single most important thing for advancing in your career (part 3)
Sept. 30, 2021

150 | The single most important thing for advancing in your career (part 3)

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 radical...
149 | The single most important thing for advancing in your career (part 2)
Sept. 28, 2021

149 | The single most important thing for advancing in your career (part 2)

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/professionalrepu...
148 | The single most important thing for advancing your career (part 1)
Sept. 21, 2021

148 | The single most important thing for advancing your career (part 1)

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 ab...
147 | How to deal with difficult coworkers
Sept. 14, 2021

147 | How to deal with difficult coworkers

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...
146 | Small talk, advocating for a promotion, impostor syndrome, and believing you deserve it with Whitney Walters
Sept. 7, 2021

146 | Small talk, advocating for a promotion, impostor syndrome, and believing you deserve it with Whitney Walters

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’r...
145 | Waiting for a promotion vs. asking for a promotion
Aug. 31, 2021

145 | Waiting for a promotion vs. asking for a promotion

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. Lin...
144 | Are you stuck or can you change? (diving deeper into mindset)
Aug. 24, 2021

144 | Are you stuck or can you change? (diving deeper into mindset)

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 care...
143 | Taking control of your calendar, strengthening your voice, salary negotiation, and staying confident when things get hard with Heather Hernandez
Aug. 17, 2021

143 | Taking control of your calendar, strengthening your voice, salary negotiation, and staying confident when things get hard with Heather Hernandez

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...
142 | How to position yourself as the #1 candidate for your dream role + an important mistake to avoid when advocating for yourself
Aug. 10, 2021

142 | How to position yourself as the #1 candidate for your dream role + an important mistake to avoid when advocating for yourself

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 pit...
141 | Public speaking, failure, losing it all: podcast guests open up about their biggest fears
Aug. 3, 2021

141 | Public speaking, failure, losing it all: podcast guests open up about their biggest fears

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 (episo...
140 | Alienation, getting support in your confidence building journey, and the differences between coaching and mentorship (Confidence part 6)
July 28, 2021

140 | Alienation, getting support in your confidence building journey, and the differences between coaching and mentorship (Confidence part 6)

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...
139 | Myths about building confidence (Confidence part 5)
July 27, 2021

139 | Myths about building confidence (Confidence part 5)

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 sess...
138 | The Confidence Cycle (Confidence part 4)
July 25, 2021

138 | The Confidence Cycle (Confidence part 4)

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 pri...
137 | Confidence 1.0 vs. Confidence 2.0 (Confidence part 3)
July 22, 2021

137 | Confidence 1.0 vs. Confidence 2.0 (Confidence part 3)

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 be...
136 | Building confidence when you’re feeling awful (Confidence part 2)
July 21, 2021

136 | Building confidence when you’re feeling awful (Confidence part 2)

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 u...
135 | Confidence: the key to becoming an unstoppable leader (Confidence part 1)
July 20, 2021

135 | Confidence: the key to becoming an unstoppable leader (Confidence part 1)

Welcome to the show! Today’s episode kicks off a 6 part series all about CONFIDENCE. In this foundational episode, I’m walking you through my definition of confidence and how to define confidence in an empowering, encouraging, growth oriented way. I’m also explaining why confidence is a key component of your growth as a leader, and what it means to act and show up as a confident, powerful leader. I hope you love this episode and series! To sign up for 1:1 coaching before prices go up in Augu...
134 | 3 advanced communication skills to help you jump into the conversation during meetings
July 13, 2021

134 | 3 advanced communication skills to help you jump into the conversation during meetings

If you struggle to speak up when you’re in big meetings OR if you find yourself stuck in your head trying to script what you’re going to say, today’s episode was created for you. Today I’m teaching you 3 advanced skills that will help you speak up in big messy meetings, even if you are feeling nervous. This will be a gamechanger in not only helping you be more vocal, but also in helping you communicate in a super sophisticated way that WILL get you noticed if you consistently practice this ove...
133 | Navigating stress, finding inner stability amidst chaos, the magic of going slow, confidence, and the inner critic with Richelle Ludwig
July 6, 2021

133 | Navigating stress, finding inner stability amidst chaos, the magic of going slow, confidence, and the inner critic with Richelle Ludwig

One of the most important steps in your journey of becoming a leader is learning how to build resilience so that you can navigate tough situations and challenging emotions. Today’s interview with Richelle Ludwig is all about the stress cycle, and how to support yourself when you are noticing that you feel stressed out or overwhelmed. We also chat about learning to navigate your own inner experiences and build greater self-awareness through the lens of Parts Work, which is one of Richelle’s are...
132 | Work less, accomplish MORE, and get the role you really want (the art of influencing, part 2)
June 30, 2021

132 | Work less, accomplish MORE, and get the role you really want (the art of influencing, part 2)

This week I’m walking you through part 2 of how to be a powerful influencer. I’m explaining to you what matters MOST when it comes to influencing, and what most people forget to do when they are advocating for something they want. Tune in to learn exactly how to get others to be a genuine YES to support your career goals and ambitions so you can claim the roles, projects, and opportunities you truly want. To get in touch, check out the links below: Free Executive Presence course and ebook: htt...
131 | Work less, accomplish MORE, and get the role you really want (the art of influencing, part 1)
June 29, 2021

131 | Work less, accomplish MORE, and get the role you really want (the art of influencing, part 1)

I am so pumped about this week’s topic! This skill has been a game changer for my career, and when you master it, it will also be a gamechanger for you. This week I’m walking you through the art of INFLUENCING. You have to know how to ask for the role, projects, and opportunities you want if you want to progress quickly in your work environment. Influencing is simpler than you think, and in part 1 I’m giving you the foundational pieces you need to know to begin applying this skill in your day...
130 | Six steps to running powerful meetings
June 22, 2021

130 | Six steps to running powerful meetings

Meetings play a huge role in your professional reputation, and when you learn to run them powerfully, your career begins to soar. In this week’s episode, I’m walking you through six action steps that will help you get into the energy of OWNING the room when you’re running a meeting. When you bring this energy to your meetings, it shows everyone around you that you’re a powerful leader who is capable of handling even MORE. Put these steps into practice and watch your energy shift and your conf...
129 | The pressure to fit in, how confidence gets built, the discomfort of growth, and proving to yourself you can do it with Marjanna Barber-Dubois
June 15, 2021

129 | The pressure to fit in, how confidence gets built, the discomfort of growth, and proving to yourself you can do it with Marjanna Barber-Dubois

This week I’m chatting with Marjanna Barber-Dubois all about her journey of building confidence and learning to be true to herself at work. This interview blew me away – Marjanna’s story of building confidence and showing up for herself even in super difficult situations gave me chills. Tune into our conversation to hear her talk all about: Managing the pressure to fit in Being queer and how that’s impacted her professional experience How she’s worked through and managed stage fright Her journ...
128 | The most important skill for accelerating your career and becoming a wildly powerful leader
June 8, 2021

128 | The most important skill for accelerating your career and becoming a wildly powerful leader

Ooooooh, this is a good one! I’m always asking myself how I can give you the tools to accomplish, quite literally, ANYTHING. And in this week’s episode, I’m sharing the foundational skills for becoming an unstoppable leader. The concept I’m sharing this week has the potential to change the trajectory of your entire career, and put you on a powerful path to leadership – all while feeling amazing about the work that you do and inspiring the people around you. Tune in if you’re feeling ready to fe...