Episodes

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 ...

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 August,...

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 over ...

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 areas...

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...

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 t...

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 confide...

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 jou...

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 ...

This week I’m giving you a roadmap to help you on your journey from feeling shy and quiet to speaking with confidence & conviction. There are few things more important for your career than your voice in a room, and in this week’s episode I’m sharing a simple roadmap you can use to evolve your voice from one that is shy and timid, to one that feels strong, authentic, and confident. I hope you love this one and I’d love to know what you think! To get in touch. reach out on IG (@theartofspeakingup...

Welcome! In today’s episode, I’m chatting with Actress and professional Entertainment host Amy Cassandra Martinez all about confidence, your voice, and speaking up even when you feel scared. Amy shares such vulnerable and deeply insightful wisdom on how to show up boldly when you feel like you’re right at your edge of discomfort. In this episode you’ll hear us chat about: Speaking with confidence when you’re nervous Harnessing nervous energy Pushing yourself to do the scary thing Having the ...

This week, I’m chatting about one of my favorite topics: speaking confidently in meetings. I’m sharing a simple framework you can use to get crystal clear on how to approach building confidence no matter the type of meeting or situation. I’ll help you get clear on how to break down your goal of confidence into smaller, simpler steps that you can start to implement right away, and I’ll share some tools that will help you build momentum if you’re feeling stuck. You can find my free executive pres...

If you struggle with impostor syndrome and notice that fear and doubt are holding you back in your career, this week’s episode is perfect for you. Listen in as I dive deep into the limiting beliefs that so often fuel impostor syndrome, and help you reframe your thinking so that you can learn to show up as a strong, empowered leader even when things get tough. By the end of this episode, you’ll have a new perspective and a potent mindset tool that will help you feel strong even when you find your...