Episodes

Feb. 6, 2024

290 | Building a successful corporate career that includes LOTS of re…

If you want to have a thriving 9-5 career AND a super high quality of life outside of your career, you’re going to love today’s episode. I’m chatting with fellow coach Katrina McGhee about all things rest, taking breaks, and ...

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Jan. 30, 2024

289 | No more impostor syndrome: learning to feel confident with the …

If you struggle with impostor syndrome, aka the persistent feeling that you’re lacking the skills you need to succeed in your role - then today’s episode is for you. You might feel like you need to quick acquire new skills so...

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Jan. 23, 2024

288 | What to do when your mind goes blank while you’re speaking (how…

Are you afraid of your mind going blank when you’re speaking? If so, you’re not alone. The fear of going blank when you’re talking is one of the biggest things I see preventing ambitious professionals from speaking up more ...

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Jan. 18, 2024

287 | Obstacles to assertiveness, part 4: why it’s worth facing your …

In this final episode of the assertive communication series, I’m diving into all the incredible positive changes you’ll experience when you start communicating more assertively. The truth is - assertive communication is chall...

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Jan. 16, 2024

286 | Overcoming obstacles to assertiveness, part 3: overcoming the f…

If you’re trying to find your voice and become more assertive at work, you’ve very likely confronted the fear of saying the wrong thing. The more assertive you are, the more ideas you’re contributing, which increases the lik...

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Jan. 11, 2024

285 | Overcoming obstacles to assertiveness, part 2: overcoming the f…

One of the biggest things that prevents people from being more assertive is the fear of being judged. As soon as you anticipate shifting to a more assertive communication style, you may experience a ton of fears, like: -What...

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Jan. 9, 2024

284 | Overcoming obstacles to assertiveness, part 1: overcoming the f…

If you struggle to communicate assertively, you’re not alone. I’ve coached over 100 women and assertiveness is one of the most common struggles I’ve seen as a coach. The good news is, there IS a way to become more assertive ...

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Jan. 2, 2024

283 | How to reignite your belief in yourself when you’re feeling stu…

If you ever find yourself feeling stuck in your quest for growth – I want to normalize this experience and remind you that building self-confidence takes TIME. If you’re anything like my clients, you want to achieve change q...

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Dec. 26, 2023

282 | 10 professional struggles that are super common & how they’ll m…

Today’s episode is all about inspiring you to STICK with your career goals & dreams, even when things get difficult. In this episode, I’m sharing some reflections on the tough moments many of us experienced in 2023, and also ...

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Dec. 19, 2023

281 | How to create highly impressive, executive-friendly slide prese…

Crisp, compelling slide presentations have enormous power when it comes to your career progression - when you consistently impress executives with compelling, high-impact presentations - they’ll be quick to put you on their l...

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Dec. 12, 2023

280 | How to become unstoppable in your role (even if you don’t have …

Ever feel like you’d do way better in your role if you just had more expertise, more knowledge, and more answers? Ever feel like you need to have all the degrees and years of experience in order to have a big impact in your r...

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Dec. 5, 2023

279 | How to face your fears and take the first step towards your pro…

Today I’m interviewing Sofie G., an ambitious, driven female leader and prior alum of The Art of Speaking Up Academy. In this episode, we’re diving deep into Sofie’s journey of building the confidence and clarity necessary to...

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Nov. 28, 2023

278 | How to navigate the transition from individual contributor/midd…

If you’ve recently transitioned into a leadership role or you’re in process of doing more leadership-oriented projects, today’s episode is for you. In today’s episode, I’m explaining why it is totally normal to struggle durin...

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Nov. 21, 2023

277 | How to recover when you make a mistake at work

Today’s episode is all about mistakes. When it comes to making mistakes, here’s what I DON’T suggest you do: -Beat yourself up -Demand perfection of yourself -Use the mistake as evidence that you just can’t get it right. Ins...

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Nov. 14, 2023

276 | Overthinking, the pressure to have all the answers, and why mes…

In today’s episode, I’m putting myself in the hotseat and I’m being interviewed by fellow career coach, Ivna Curi. Tune in to hear us dive DEEP into why expertise is overrated when it comes to being an effective voice in the ...

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Nov. 7, 2023

275 | You can be imperfect, messy, & struggling…and still be a wildly…

If you feel like you’re a mess some days and you worry you’ll never feel confident or ‘together’ enough to succeed professionally - I have an important message to share with you. Being a powerful leader does NOT come from you...

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Oct. 31, 2023

274 | Releasing the grip of impostor syndrome so you can perform at y…

If you ever find yourself caught in the fear that you aren’t skilled enough to succeed in your role, then today’s episode is for you. Impostor syndrome (aka, the persistent feeling that you’re unqualified for the work you do)...

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Oct. 24, 2023

273 | How to build confidence in yourself and your capabilities

If you want to feel more confident about yourself and your capabilities at work, this week’s episode is for you. You don’t need to be perfect, free from self-doubt, or superhuman to grow your belief in yourself. You just nee...

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Oct. 22, 2023

BONUS: Time-sensitive update on enrolling in the next cohort of The A…

To add yourself to the waitlist, head to: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/academy/ Have questions about The Art of Speaking Up Academy? Shoot me a note at: jessica@theartofspeakingup.com Hope to see you inside!

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Oct. 19, 2023

272 | Compelling verbal communication & the art of staying confident …

Compelling verbal communication is a necessary skill for an upwardly mobile career - it helps you make a powerful impression on your audience and build a reputation that’ll help you advance upwards in your company. In this ep...

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Oct. 17, 2023

271 | How to develop a stronger voice in rooms with leaders & executi…

Being a visible and vocal participant in meetings with leaders & execs present is hugely important when it comes to advancing your career - but I also know it can be incredibly intimidating and difficult. No matter how much ...

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Oct. 10, 2023

270 | 3 Simple tweaks to help you convey authority, leadership & cred…

Strong, effective verbal communication is a non-negotiable if you want to thrive in a corporate setting. The good news is, you don’t need to be the smartest, most charming, or most experienced person in the room to communicat...

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Oct. 3, 2023

269 | How to push past negative self-talk

If you struggle with negative thoughts and negative self-talk, today’s episode is for you. Today I’m walking you through some common psychological habits that can amplify negative thinking, and offering you tools and suggest...

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Sept. 27, 2023

BONUS: Can I get your input?

Today I'm doing something different.... Instead of sharing a tip or lesson with you, I wanted to ask you what YOU most want to hear about. If you could take 2 or 3 minutes and tell me what the single biggest challenge you’re ...

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