Episodes
Feb. 9, 2021
111 | Working through fear and old patterns, finding the courage to speak up, burnout + more with Brenda Baird
On today's episode we have special guest Brenda Baird (Executive Leadership Coach) on to discuss fear in the workplace. In particular, where it stems from, how it can affect us at work, and what you can do to overcome it. She also talks about what makes a good leader, dealing with burnout, and how to be more self reflective in general. Learning how to dig deeper in our self reflection process and challenging the patterns we uncover is vital in continuing to grow, being a better leader, and feeli...
Feb. 2, 2021
110 | Finding your voice in a meeting full of more senior people
Today’s episode is for you if you find yourself struggling to speak up in meetings with more senior people. Listen in to hear me share a powerful perspective that will change the way you see these meetings and inspire you to take the powerful but scary step of sharing your voice even when you feel afraid and even when you’re one of the less tenured people in the room. To get in touch with me, shoot me an email (jessica@theartofspeakingup.com) or a DM, and to learn about private coaching, check ...
Jan. 26, 2021
109 | Relearning to trust yourself, being an empath, micromanagers, joy, relaxation + more with Rayla Bailey
Welcome to the show! Today is my favorite kind of interview: long, honest, winding, and a little bit of an escape from the real world. I had so much fun chatting with executive coach, Rayla Bailey, on what it means not only to lead with confidence, but to create joy and fulfillment in one’s life. We cover so much in this episode – some things you’ll hear us talk about are: -Mindset -Being a private/sensitive person -Building trust with yourself -Leading -Separating from the need for extern...
Jan. 19, 2021
108 | Becoming the strongest most confident version of you - no matter your struggles
Welcome to another solo episode! Today, I’m talking about how you can take control of your professional trajectory & pave the way for a career path that is truly remarkable. I think that women in the corporate & professional world deserve best-in-class career development advice. That’s really what was missing for me in my career, and was why I started this show. As women – we need career guidance that is truly inspirational and allows us to tap into the strongest, most powerful version of ours...
Jan. 12, 2021
107 | Trust & surrender, following signs, vulnerability with mentors, & the mindset of a leader with Hamidah Thanawala
This conversation is magical and wonderful. Today’s guest Hamidah is a seasoned professional in the finance industry, and the wisdom that she shares in this conversation gave me chills! We talk about finding confidence and learning to lead at work, but the conversation goes so much deeper than that. Hamidah shares priceless wisdom of how we can learn to trust ourselves and our intuition in a way that helps us succeed and feel confident and strong along the way. Hamidah hosts a wonderful podcast...
Jan. 5, 2021
106 | Your best year ever, part 3: the ONLY thing you need to do to become confident
Time to round out this 3 part series – this episode is my favorite! I’m walking you through how to become confident and how to stick with the process long enough that you begin to experience lasting change. It’s simple – but not easy. This episode will give you the freedom to grow imperfectly and will empower you to start using your voice and building confidence TODAY (there is literally no reason to wait). If you’re interested in applying for 1:1 coaching, you can find everything you need at m...
Jan. 4, 2021
105 | Your best year ever, part 2: becoming a powerful presence in meetings
Welcome to part 2 of this special series! Today I’m deep diving into the skill of advocacy, also known as speaking up. In this episode I’m going to share: -A simple tip you can implement to begin coming out of your shell in meetings -What is happening in your mind that might be keeping you from speaking up -What leadership skills you need to develop in order to use your voice powerfully If you’re interested in applying for 1:1 coaching, you can find everything you need at my new website: ht...
Jan. 3, 2021
104 | Your best year ever, part 1: the 4 skills that will make you unstoppable
Welcome to the show! It’s wonderful to be back with Season 5 at the start of 2021, and I hope you’re doing absolutely amazing. In today’s episode, I’m outlining the four skills that you need to become a super high performer at work. This is part of a 3 part series where I’m giving you some powerful (but challenging!) steps you can take to make 2021 a year where your career really starts to take off. Today you’ll hear me describe the four skills you need to make that happen, why each one is so ...
Dec. 22, 2020
103 | Aggressiveness vs. assertiveness, what to put on your resume, my career regrets + more (ask me anything)
Happy end of 2020. Holy cow – I can’t believe we’re already at the end of the year. This year has been wonderful, and hard, and painful, and transformational, and so many things in between. During today’s bonus episode, I’m answering YOUR questions! Today you’ll hear me talk about -How to be assertive without being aggressive -What to put on your resume -My career regrets, and -My transition to becoming a coach I hope you enjoy this casual episode – I’d love to know what you think (you can...
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Dec. 15, 2020
102 | Things I’m afraid of at work (season 4 finale)
Welcome to the Season 4 finale! It feels so good to be here, and I can’t wait for you to listen to today’s episode. Today I’m reading a piece that I wrote about things I’m afraid of at work. I had a lot of troubles writing this piece for some reason! Usually my writing pours out pretty seamlessly, but this one was a labor of love. But either way, I hope you love it and find it inspirational. For the most up to date information on private coaching, head to: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/ And......
Dec. 8, 2020
101 | How to be captivating and powerful without sacrificing your authenticity
I am in love with the topic of today’s episode, because it’s all about how to be captivating and powerful at work without sacrificing your authenticity. This was a huge struggle area for me, and if you relate to it, my hope is that today’s episode will inspire you to be true to who you really are as you strengthen your voice at work. If you enjoy today’s episode I would absolutely love to know what you think – feel free to send me a note (jessica@theartofspeakingup.com) or message me on Instagra...
Dec. 1, 2020
100 | Confidence, authenticity, career advancement, job changes, growing your salary + more with Rasheeda Williams
Today’s episode is LOADED with career advice and inspiration. I found today’s guest, Rasheeda, to be infectious with her confidence and energy. In today’s episode you’ll hear a ton of advice on: -Finding confidence -Staying committed to your goals -Career advancement and development -Job transitions -Salary negotiations -Becoming fearless And so much more. You can get in touch with Rasheeda at www.randomlyrasheeda.com and follow her on Instagram at @randmlyrasheeda, and be sure to check ...
Nov. 24, 2020
99 | A warm hug of gratitude (special Thanksgiving episode)
Today’s episode is a very special gratitude themed episode in honor of the holiday. If you want to shift into an energy of gratitude and feel warm and fuzzy, then this one will be perfect for you. You’re going to hear some of my season 4 guests open up about what they’re grateful for in their careers. The women you’re hearing from are: Amelia Anderson (Episode 71) Kara Diane (Episode 79) Erin Foley (Episodes 73 and 74) Meg Duffy (Episode 90) Jeanette Jordan (Episode 80) Ashlee Leppert (Ep...
Nov. 17, 2020
98 | How to project confidence when you’re not feeling confident at all
Today’s episode is for anyone who wants to project confidence at work, but struggles to feel confident deep down inside. In today’s episode, I share my struggle with this topic and one of my greatest learnings that took me way too long to figure out. I also share a framework you can use to move from feeling unconfident, to feeling confident. To download the worksheet that goes with today’s episode, click here: https://bit.ly/2U3vDLH For the most up to date information on private coaching, head ...
Nov. 10, 2020
97 | A powerful tip to elevate your communication to an executive level
Today’s episode is perfect for anyone who wants to communicate with greater impact and authority at work. Sometimes we think that speaking up with credibility is difficult – but in this episode, I’m showing you that it’s actually really easy. Get ready to use your imagination in this episode! I hope you love it. For the most up to date information on private coaching, head to: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/ And check out these free resources! Ebook: The Smart Ambitious Woman’s Guide to Asser...
Nov. 3, 2020
96 | How mindset can make you unstoppable with Bryn Drescher
Today’s interview is SO good. If you like mindset, you will love this conversation. Today’s guest Bryn is a mindset coach and she is sharing her best advice for leveraging your inner world to achieve your peak performance. This conversation will not only motivate you to show up way bigger at work, it’ll also give you a gentle and loving reminder that struggle is part of the process, and not a sign that anything has gone wrong. Remember – you can do this! To connect with Bryn: www.BrynDrescher...
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Oct. 27, 2020
95 | A letter to my inner critic
Welcome to the show! This week, I’m sharing a letter I wrote to my inner critic. If you struggle with impostor syndrome and that voice inside your head that tells you that you aren’t good enough, then this episode was made for you. I also share an exciting new announcement at the end of the episode. For the most up to date information on private coaching, head to: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/ And below – you’ll find some awesome free resources: Ebook: The Smart Ambitious Woman’s Guide to A...
Oct. 13, 2020
94 | Let’s talk about money
Today’s episode is all about MONEY! It’s time for some raw, unfiltered dialogue about getting past the fears that prevent you from owning your desire for more money and asking for more money in your career. If you have a hard time admitting to yourself you want more money, or you feel unworthy of negotiating your salary, this episode is a must-listen. Let me know what you think by messaging me on Instagram! (@theartofspeakingup) And of course, be sure to check out these free resources: Ebook:...
Oct. 6, 2020
93 | Stage fright, small talk, awkwardness, & how to speak so people listen with Margot Leitman
Welcome to the show! Today’s episode is perfect for those of you who want to improve your communication skills and become a more confident & compelling communicator at work. Today’s guest Margot is a professional storyteller, a Moth Grandslam champion, and travels the world teaching others how to tell stories. In this interview, you’ll hear us chat about: The struggle to show your true self at work Feeling awkward in the workplace How to get better at small talk (even when it feels annoying ...
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Sept. 30, 2020
92 | Finding your voice at work
Today’s episode is a mini episode with some advice on how to get past your fear and speak more freely in meetings. This took me a long time to do, and I’m hoping the advice in the episode can help you as you continue your journey of finding your voice at work. If you would like to sign up for the newsletter, you can sign up here: https://theartofspeakingup.activehosted.com/f/4 And here’s the private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theartofspeakingup/ Thank you so much for tu...
Sept. 29, 2020
91 | Building the confidence to speak up at work – even when you doubt yourself
Today’s episode is about two of my favorite topics: feeling confident and speaking up at work. If you are wanting to feel more bold and powerful, and less afraid of speaking up, then this episode was created for you. It is intended to inspire to you believe that you have EVERYTHING it takes to find and share your voice at work. In this episode you’ll hear about: -The unexpected thing that helped me build confidence over the past year -Why speaking up is about more than just sharing your voice...
Sept. 22, 2020
90 | Managing your inner critic and getting out of the self-doubt spiral with Meg Duffy
Welcome to the show! Today I am chatting with Meg Duffy, who specializes in helping women build careers in tech. Meg’s insights and work run deep, and in this conversation she shares so much deep wisdom and encouragement on the topic of self-doubt. This is the second time I’ve had Meg on the show – the first time we chatted (episode 19), and I enjoyed this conversation even more than the first one. To get in touch with Meg and learn about her book, go to www.megduffy.com and you can also reach ...
Sept. 15, 2020
89 | How to feel less debilitated by impostor syndrome
Welcome to the show! Today I’m sharing advice on what to do when you find yourself struggling with impostor syndrome, and questioning whether you belong in your job. I will help you see that your fears of not being good enough are either untrue, or are simply signs that you are growing. Impostor syndrome is real and it sucks – BUT – I promise that there’s a light at the end of this tunnel, and this episode will help you see it. I hope you enjoy this episode, and I would love to hear what you t...
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Sept. 11, 2020
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