Episodes

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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Sept. 26, 2023

268 | How to be an excellent verbal communicator without having to be…

If you want to be a highly effective verbal communicator, today’s episode is for you. You might think you need to always sound super crisp and super polished in order to communicate effectively - but in this episode I’m goin...

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Sept. 19, 2023

267 | 3 simple tips to help you feel more confident speaking off the …

If the idea of speaking off the cuff stresses you out, today’s episode will hopefully be a breath of fresh air! I used to struggle big time when it comes to speaking off the cuff, but eventually I hit my stride and became sup...

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Sept. 13, 2023

266 | Overdeliver without overworking: The art of managing up (part 2)

If you want to thrive in your corporate career without overworking, managing up is an essential skill to master. In this week’s 2-part episode series, I’m demystifying what it looks like to manage up and showing you exactly h...

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Sept. 12, 2023

265 | Overdeliver without overworking: The art of managing up (part 1)

If you want to thrive in your corporate career without overworking, managing up is an essential skill to master. In this week’s 2-part episode series, I’m demystifying what it looks like to manage up and showing you exactly h...

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Sept. 5, 2023

264 | Being yourself at work, self-acceptance vs. complacency, human …

This week on the podcast I’m honored to welcome Betty Chan - authenticity coach, prior 9-5er, and all around amazing and thoughtful human. Join us for a wisdom-packed conversation where Betty shares advice on being more of yo...

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Aug. 29, 2023

263 | Assertiveness: the ultimate guide for people pleasers, empaths,…

If you want to advance into leadership roles (and thrive once you’re in them), you have to master the skill of assertiveness. I see lots of women get stuck when it comes to assertiveness because they think they need to be mor...

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Aug. 22, 2023

262 | Mindset: the most powerful path to building confidence that LAS…

You’re capable of SO much more than you think you are. I know that when things are feeling tough or you’re in a rough patch, you mind start doubting yourself and your capabilities. But the truth is, the rough patches you’re e...

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Aug. 15, 2023

261 | The nuances in speaking up with Felicia Enuha

This week on the podcast I’m interviewing Felicia Ann Rose Enuha, host and creator of The Trill MBA show podcast. During this in-person conversation that we had in Felicia’s studio, she shares wisdom to help you navigate some...

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Aug. 8, 2023

260 | Why change is so hard and how to keep going on the days you’re …

Building confidence and growing as a leader is HARD work. Your confidence-building journey will require you to say goodbye to old habits and identities, and take new actions that feel exposing, vulnerable, and scary. You ma...

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Aug. 1, 2023

259 | The #1 most effective way to exude confidence even when you fee…

If you want to sound more confident when you speak EVEN if you feel nervous or insecure, today’s episode is for you. I want to free you of any perfectionist expectations that you might have around needing to feel 100% confid...

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July 25, 2023

258 | How to elevate your communication & speak like a leader

I want your communication to be so good that it gets you on a fast path to leadership - and in today’s episode, I’m teaching you how to achieve that. Strong communication sends a signal of competence to your audience, which i...

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July 18, 2023

257 | How to make a powerful impression even if you speak IMperfectly

You don’t need to be 100% perfect in order to make a powerful impression on your audience when you speak. In fact, you’ll get way more bang for your buck if you focus your attention away from trying to be perfect, and onto th...

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July 11, 2023

256 | How to impress higher-ups in meetings (hint: you DON’T need to …

If you want to make a powerful impression on leaders when you speak up in meetings, today’s episode is for you. You might think that you need to be super smart, super polished, and super experienced to be an impressive voice ...

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July 6, 2023

255 | The magic in mindset, part 2: becoming the version of you who c…

Today’s episode is fiiiiiiire! If you’re trying to grow your confidence and become more effective in your role, you’re going to love this episode. In this second part of my 2-part series on mindset, I’m walking you through s...

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July 4, 2023

254 | The magic in mindset, part 1: your secret superpower that’ll ma…

If you want to feel confident and carve a powerful career path for yourself, mindset work is an absolute must. Confidence and success are created from the inside out - the stronger your mindset is on the inside, the faster y...

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