Episodes

Want to make sure you're doing everything you can to speed up your path to promotion? Today's episode is a masterclass in exactly how to do this. I'm walking you through the #1 mistake that I see slowing people down when it comes to getting promoted, and I'm sharing a powerful four part framework that'll help you get yourself on the fast path to that next executive title and pay bump. You don't want to miss this episode. Here are the resources mentioned in the episode: For even more detail on ho...

If you want to build a reputation that gets you promoted, knowing how to get executives to listen to you is a must. Lots of people think the way you get executives to listen to you is through corporate jargon or being domineering - this is UNTRUE! In fact, the techniques I'm teaching in this episode will help you feel more authentic, rather than less authentic when you speak. If you're ready to captivate your executive audience while being authentically YOU, you're going to love this episode! To...

If you're ready to experience permanent breakthroughs in your self-confidence, today's episode is for you. Today I'm sharing 3 game-changing tips to help you navigate through the messy-middle of building confidence so you can feel and become truly unstoppable in your corporate career. To apply for The Art of Speaking Up Academy, click here: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/academy/ To view the curriculum, click here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/18WgX5pIbiZEhH6gMT3sgzViG6xsFjdPd/view?usp=sharing...

Get excited - my signature program, The Art of Speaking Up Academy, is open for enrollment March 10th through March 17th. The Art of Speaking Up Academy is my signature program where I help you build genuine, lasting confidence and learn to speak like a leader. If you're ready to feel unstoppable inside and exude a powerful executive presence on the outside, this is the program for you. I'll help you tap into your fullest capabilities as a leader and learn to be impressive & polished when you s...

Do you ever feel stuck in your confidence-building process? If you have this deeper sense that you have way more potential inside you, but you struggle to tap into it - today's episode is for you. Today I'm talking about why it can feel so hard to reach your full potential, and why we often get stuck & give up on our dreams even though we're showing signs of progress & growth. In this episode, I'm sharing valuable insights to help you avoid self-sabotage and cross that finish line when it comes ...

Do you beat yourself up when you're in the room with coworkers & bosses who seem smarter and more capable than you? Do you wish you could feel strong and confident in the room even when surrounded by highly experienced and capable people? If so, today's episode is for you. Today I'm breaking down why being surrounded by smarter more experienced colleagues can feel so challenging, and how you can build the internal strength to feel powerful and capable EVEN WHEN you are surrounded by powerful cap...

If you want to get off the emotional rollercoaster and build confidence that is lasting and steady, today's episode is for you. In this episode, I'm breaking down the difference between confidence that's unreliable and fleeting (little confidence) and confidence that's durable and long-lasting (big confidence). I'm walking you through how to shift from little confidence to BIG confidence so you feel capable and powerful no matter what gets thrown at you. If you want to feel strong and unstoppa...

The Art of Speaking Up Academy has been selling out fast behind the scenes! This bonus episode contains an update on when the next openings are, and how you can secure your spot, AND how you can qualify for a bonus 1:1 session with me. To add yourself to the waitlist, head here: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/academy/ If you've got questions about The Art of Speaking Up Academy, shoot me an email at jessica@theartofspeakingup.com I can't wait to welcome you into the program!

Being introverted can make it difficult to speak up at work - us introverts require time, space, and QUIET in order to process and make sense of our thoughts. When you're in dynamic work conversations with lots of louder voices - this can pose a real challenge. BUT It's a challenge you can overcome - and in today's episode I'm sharing how. You'll hear me deep dive into why being an introvert makes communication so hard, and I'm sharing a long list of tips to help you find your voice in the room ...

Today I'm teaching you 12 tools to help you sound more confident when you speak. These tools will help you even if sounding confident feels difficult for you. As you'll learn in the episode, it's not about being perfect, it's just about making small tweaks that help you strengthen the sound of your voice. You're going to learn 3 types of tools in this episode: 1. Tools to make your voice sound physically stronger 2. Tools to help you re-center yourself when you're nervous 3. Tools to help you ...

Strong communication skills have the power to massively accelerate your path towards leadership. When you demonstrate solid executive communication skills, it highlights not just the quality of your work- but the quality of your leadership. In today’s episode, I’m teaching you a fundamental executive communication skill that’ll help you impress your stakeholders, grow your reputation as a leader, and speed up your path to promotion. To grab the CEO Vibes course, join the free resource library: h...

Concise communication is SO much more than just sharing information simply. When you speak concisely, you facilitate DEEPER more productive conversations with key leaders, which grows your reputation and speeds up your path towards leadership. In today's episode, I'm busting a BIG myth about concise communication and I'm teaching you 2 simple tools that'll help you speak with finesse & polish. Let's dive in! To grab the assertiveness ebook, click here: https://www.assertivenessebook.com/ To say ...

If you feel like you have MORE to give at work but you just can't seem to access it - today's episode is for you. It's actually super common to feel like you're struggling to access your full potential - I see this with my clients all the time. In today's episode, I'm breaking down why this happens and offering you some powerful next steps to help you EMBRACE the fullest extent of your potential and what you have to offer. PREPARE to be fired up - and enjoy! (-: P.S. To grab the 3 Minute Meetin...

In part 2 of my listener Q&A mini-series, I'm answering two listener-submitted questions. First you'll hear me talk about how to handle antagonistic stakeholders and how to walk the line between defending your work but still remaining likable. Then, I'll deep dive into how to become less afraid of being direct and assertive so you can break long-held patterns of people pleasing. To submit a question for me to answer on a future episode, click here: https://forms.gle/7hQfHLngapTXsWDV7 To grab t...

In part 1 of my listener Q&A mini-series, I'm answering two listener-submitted questions. First you'll hear me talk about how to handle critical feedback around your communication style. Then, I'll deep dive into how to strategically position yourself for a promotion EVEN IF you don't 100% fit the qualifications for the role. To submit a question for me to answer on a future episode, click here: https://forms.gle/7hQfHLngapTXsWDV7 Have an amazing end to 2024, and I'll catch you on the other si...

If you want to uplevel your leadership skills, today's episode will help you kick-start that process. Today I'm sharing the ONE skill that is the most important for your professional success, but also the LEAST talked about in corporate. If you want to develop a rock-solid skillset that puts you on the fast path to promotion, you're going to want to listen to today's episode. To access CEO Vibes, join the free resource library: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/freeresources/ To join the waitlist fo...

If you want to uplevel your leadership skills, today's episode will help you kick-start that process. Today I'm sharing the four categories of leadership skills that'll help you thrive in your existing roles AND in bigger roles. If you want to develop a rock-solid skillset that puts you on the fast path to promotion, you're going to want to listen to today's episode. To grab the free resource library, head to: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/freeresources/ I'd love to hear what you learned from th...

Today's episode is a powerful reminder of just how capable you truly are. We often forget the extent of our true talents and capabilities - we get lost in the negative mind chatter and self-doubt, and we fail to bring our most potent & powerful selves to work. Today's episode is all about breaking that pattern. Today I'm talking to two alums of my program - The Art of Speaking Up Academy. Join me and Zahra Al Hajri and Abby Sprague in a conversation about deepening your self confidence AND your ...

If you want to elevate into a leadership role and thrive once you're in it - today's episode is for you. In this episode, I'm distinguishing between the very obvious leadership skills that are talked about in corporate, versus the ones that aren't talked about but are equally (or possibly more) important. If you want to go beyond the obvious, and hear some of the behind-the-scenes lessons that often stay behind closed doors, you're going to want to tune into this episode. To grab the Narrative B...

If you're feeling a little bit stuck or exhausted when it comes to your personal growth, today's episode is for you. Today I'm sharing my thoughts on how the pandemic and post-pandemic years have contributed to women feeling even more overextended, so you can forgive yourself for any feelings of exhaustion you might be experiencing. I'm also sharing 3 tips that'll help you pursue your personal growth while also meeting your need for rest & rejuvenation. I hope you enjoy this episode, and come sa...

If you're wanting to feel more confident and less stuck in self-doubt - today's episode is for you. Today I'm chatting with Christelle and Jodie, two alums of my group program, The Art of Speaking Up Academy. In this episode, we chat about: -The real definition of confidence -Releasing the pressure to have all the answers -The idea that anyone can build confidence -How to navigate self-doubt -How to have a stronger energy in the room ...and so much more. This conversation lit me up and I hope it...

Executive communication can feel like a tricky topic to learn - but in today's episode, I'm demystifying it and making it simple. If you want to get great at communicating with executives in a way that's super impressive, tune in to learn the foundations you need to know to get great at it. To access Speak Like a CEO, join my free resource library: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/freeresources/ To join the waitlist for my signature program, The Art of Speaking Up Academy, click here: https://jessg...

Asking for a promotion is tricky - but it can feel even trickier to ask for one when your company is going through a period of restructuring, stagnation, or layoffs. How are you supposed to advocate for your growth when there seemingly is no growth inside your company? The answer to this question is probably going to surprise you. In today's episode, I'm explaining why periods of stagnation are actually the best time to initiate promotion discussions and I'm walking you through how to approach t...

Does the idea of getting asked a question that you don't know the answer give you anxiety? If so, today's episode is for you. I want to help you RELEASE that anxiety by sharing some tools that'll help you powerfully answer even the toughest questions. My hope is that you'll leave this episode feeling inspired and empowered to tackle whatever scary question gets thrown at you. Want to grab my free course, CEO Vibes? Join my free resource library to access it: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/freeres...