Episodes

So many people get stuck when it comes to assertive communication. They feel torn between their desire to be more assertive and their desire to remain true to their authentic personality. The good news is, you can be assertive WITHOUT sacrificing your authenticity and WITHOUT being aggressive. In fact - being aggressive makes assertiveness far less effective. In today's episode, I'm explaining why and teaching you a framework for assertiveness that will help you be firm and powerful but also s...

If you’ve ever wondered why speaking up feels so hard, today's episode will give you the answers you've been looking for. Today I’m breaking down the four root causes that keep so many brilliant women stuck, and showing you exactly what needs to shift so you can start using your voice with confidence, clarity, and power. If you’re ready for insight, motivation, and practical next steps, then this one's for you. To join the waitlist for my signature program, The Art of Speaking Up Academy, click...

To grab the free written guide that goes with this episode: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/phrases/ If you're wanting to finally be respected and taken seriously as a leader - today's episode is for you. Today I'm sharing 5 phrases you can memorize and begin using right away to gain credibility when you speak at work. Think of these as magic phrases that'll create instant authority and position you as a capable leader when you speak. Best of all? These phrases are designed to feel easy, authent...

If you've been battling impostor syndrome and wishing you felt more confident as a leader - I think you're going to love today's episode.Today I'm interviewing two alums of my latest group program, The Leadership Lab, where I support my clients in overcoming impostor syndrome and building standout leadership capabilities. In today's interview, you'll hear us talk about how to overcome impostor syndrome, how to build genuine confidence in your abilities as a leader, and how to uplevel your leadership game WITHOUT having to be perfect at everything (because truly, you don't have to be).A BIG thank you to Kim and Leigh for so powerfully sharing their journeys in this interview.To make sure you find out about the next cohort of The Leadership Lab, click here to join the waitlist:https://jessguzikcoaching.com/leadership/ And thank you SO much for tuning in!

Grab the free bias to action worksheet: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/biastoaction/ Join the waitlist for The Art of Speaking Up Academy: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/academy/ Do you wish your hard work was translating into real promotions and bigger leadership opportunities? In this episode, I’m teaching you how to shift from overworking to being seen as true leadership material so you can land the promotion of your dreams. If you're ready to stop stagnating and start stepping into your full...

If you’ve ever felt frustrated because it seems like people aren’t listening when you speak, this episode is for you. Whether you’re sharing an idea, giving an update, or making a recommendation — the way you speak sends tiny signals to your audience about how credible and trustworthy you are as a leader. When you send the right signals, your audience starts listening more closely, respecting your voice, and taking you more seriously. The good news? You don’t need to be a super advanced or po...

Want to sound like a leader in the room... but feel like a total beginner? I’ve got you. In this episode, I’m walking you through the exact framework I teach my clients to help them speak with clarity, confidence, and executive presence. Join the newsletter: https://theartofspeakingup.activehosted.com/f/91 Learn about The Art of Speaking Up Academy: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/academy/ Links to the episodes I mentioned in today's episode: Episode 322 – How to run meetings that impress exec...

If you're trying to figure out how to be more crisp, assertive, persuasive, and authoritative - today's episode is for you. Today I'm teaching you 5 key lessons on how to communicate like a leader. Best of all - all of the lessons in this episode are inspired by the thoughts, lyrics and perspectives of Taylor Swift! If you want to be seen as that strong, assertive leader but you ALSO want to be authentic and inspirational, this is the episode for you. I hope you love it. Please let me know wh...

What do Taylor Swift lyrics and building lasting confidence have in common? EVERYTHING! In today's episode, I'm sharing practical tips on building unshakable confidence, all inspired by the thoughts, perspectives, and lyrics of Taylor Swift. Whether you're a Swiftie or not, you'll leave this episode with renewed clarity on how to finally meet the most powerful version of yourself. If you loved this episode, share it with a friend. To listen to my Taylor Swift playlist: https://open.spotify...

In this short bonus episode, I'm reading a quick sample of my weekly newsletter. To join the newsletter, click here: https://theartofspeakingup.activehosted.com/f/91

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 ...

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! ...

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=shari...

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 ...

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 c...

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 unstoppab...

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 roo...

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 yo...

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...

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...

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 Mee...

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...