Episodes

312 | A powerful shift to help you build deep-seated confidence
June 18, 2024

312 | A powerful shift to help you build deep-seated confidence

If you’ve been trying to build confidence but feel like you’re stuck on an emotional rollercoaster, today’s episode is for you. In this episode I’m breaking down the #1 thing I see getting in the way of women building confidence, and I’m sharing my unique process for eliminating this mindset barrier so you can feel strong & solid about yourself once and for all. I hope you love this one! To access my new free training, … head here: jessguzikcoaching.com/freetraining
311 | How to speak in a way that’s confident, compelling, & super impressive
June 11, 2024

311 | How to speak in a way that’s confident, compelling, & super impressive

If you want to get noticed and promoted in your corporate career, verbal communication is an essential skill to master. People think that developing a powerful verbal communication style is super hard, and in today’s episode, I want to demystify it and show you how it can be easy. If you’re ready to uplevel the way you communicate, today’s episode is for you. To make sure you don’t miss the latest updates on joining The Art of Speaking Up Academy, head here: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/acade...
310 | Becoming fearless so you can speak up and take up SPACE
June 4, 2024

310 | Becoming fearless so you can speak up and take up SPACE

If you want to become a more confident, vocal participant in meetings then today’s episode is for you. I know speaking up and using your voice can feel intimidating, but with focus and determination, you CAN develop the confidence to take up space and be a thought leader in the room. If you’re ready to make that transformation - today’s episode will offer you powerful mindset tools to jump-start your development. I hope you enjoy! To make sure you don’t miss the latest updates on joining The ...
309 | How to speak up more in meetings (part 2)
May 28, 2024

309 | How to speak up more in meetings (part 2)

Are you struggling to find your voice in work meetings? It’s totally, 100% normal to struggle to find your voice when you’re in the room with leaders, and if you find yourself in a pattern of TRYING to speak up but struggling to do so, you are not alone. In today’s episode, which is part 2 of a 2-part series, I’m breaking down why this happens and demystifying the process of finding your voice so you can push past the psychological resistance that’s keeping you stuck . Beware - this week’s epis...
308 | How to speak up more in meetings (part 1)
May 21, 2024

308 | How to speak up more in meetings (part 1)

Are you struggling to find your voice in work meetings? It’s totally, 100% normal to struggle to find your voice when you’re in the room with leaders, and if you find yourself in a pattern of TRYING to speak up but struggling to do so, you are not alone. In today’s episode, I’m breaking down why this happens and demystifying the process of finding your voice so you can push past the psychological resistance that’s keeping you stuck . Beware - this week’s episode packs a punch! (but I think you’...
307 | How to get buy-in from your stakeholders (persuasive assertiveness 101)
May 14, 2024

307 | How to get buy-in from your stakeholders (persuasive assertiveness 101)

As you transition into leadership, you’ll be expected to get things done without necessarily doing them yourself. This means your persuasion skills will have to be really top-notch so you can create impact by influencing others to support and buy into your ideas. The good news is, you don’t need to be super aggressive or inauthentic to get good at this, and in today’s episode, I’m showing you how to get buy-in for your ideas WITHOUT being forceful or domineering. In this episode, I’ll teach y...
306 | What is executive communication, and how do I get good at it?
May 7, 2024

306 | What is executive communication, and how do I get good at it?

If you want to develop a reputation that helps you advance into leadership positions, executive communication is an essential skill to develop. In today’s episode, we’re going back to basics and I’m explaining what executive communication actually is, & walking you through the fundamental ideas you need to grasp in order to get really good at it. You’ll walk away from this episode with a clear understanding of what you need to do to be really impressive when you speak to executives as well as ...
305 | Knowing what makes you exceptional
April 30, 2024

305 | Knowing what makes you exceptional

Feeling down, frustrated, or in need of a pick-me-up? Today’s episode is PERFECT for you. It’s all about how to identify, and truly connect with the things about you that make you exceptional. If you have troubles believing you’re talented, and if you tend to fixate on the negative things about yourself (vs. the positive), you absolutely must listen to today’s episode. Learning what makes you exceptional, and truly owning your gifts will change not just your career, but your life. I hope you ...
304 | How to get credit for your work so you can get recognized + promoted
April 23, 2024

304 | How to get credit for your work so you can get recognized + promoted

Success in Corporate America is NOT just about hard work - it’s also about being strategic in the way you communicate the value of the work you do. The more skilled you are at selling yourself, your work, and the impact you’re creating, the more people will see you as a leader. If you feel like you’re at a plateau and people aren’t recognizing the impact you’re having, today’s episode is for you. I’ll help you understand why this is happening, and most importantly, what steps you can take to ...
303 | Getting past the fear of doing your job “wrong”
April 16, 2024

303 | Getting past the fear of doing your job “wrong”

If you’re someone who cares deeply about doing your job right, today’s episode is for you. Sometimes in our quest to do our job “correctly,” we unintentionally spend a lot of time overthinking every little decision. This can slow down our execution and make it difficult for us to lead effectively. In today’s episode, I’m sharing a powerful reframe that’ll help you stop trying to do things the “correct” way, and start focusing instead on being a LEADER (which is much less about doing it “right...
302 | Assertiveness vs. aggressiveness: how to communicate in a way that’s assertive but not adversarial
April 9, 2024

302 | Assertiveness vs. aggressiveness: how to communicate in a way that’s assertive but not adversarial

Assertive communication is a non-negotiable skill for success in your corporate career - it’s how you establish a reputation as a thought leader and it’s how you make a big impact in the work you do. If you’re anything like my clients - you might struggle to communicate assertively. You may be afraid of stepping on peoples’ toes and you may struggle to figure out how to be assertive without crossing the line into being aggressive. Today’s episode will help you figure out how to be assertive wit...
301 | How to navigate conflict + how to work with difficult stakeholders
April 2, 2024

301 | How to navigate conflict + how to work with difficult stakeholders

If you work in a corporate environment in a role that requires you to interface with other teams, running into challenging coworkers and stakeholders is inevitable. While I know it can feel super frustrating, working with challenging stakeholders is a super important leadership skill to build. In this week’s episode, I’m walking you through a key mindset shift that’ll empower you to navigate these tricky dynamics with grace and effectiveness. My goal is to help you see that you are fully capa...
300 | Shift your mindset from doubting yourself to believing you’re fully capable
March 26, 2024

300 | Shift your mindset from doubting yourself to believing you’re fully capable

If you want to feel more confident about your capabilities at work, today’s episode is for you. In today’s episode, I’m sharing a powerful mindset reframe to help you stop thinking you aren’t talented enough, and start proving to yourself that you can create any result you want with the exact skills and talents that you have. If you are ready to STOP getting sucked into the self-doubt and start feeling confident and capable, I think you’re going to LOVE today’s episode. Enjoy! P.S. To access t...
299 | 3 steps that’ll help you develop unstoppable, un-messwithable confidence
March 19, 2024

299 | 3 steps that’ll help you develop unstoppable, un-messwithable confidence

Growing your self-confidence is hands down one of the single most powerful things you can do to further your career. When you feel more confident, your leadership and execution gets stronger. You start to have a bigger impact, and seeing this impacts helps you grow your confidence even MORE. You start to enter into an upward spiral where you confidence improves your execution, and your execution improves your confidence. In today’s episode I’m sharing 3 steps that’ll help you get into this upw...
298 | Things people get wrong about assertive communication (part 2)
March 15, 2024

298 | Things people get wrong about assertive communication (part 2)

Assertive communication is an essential skill for elevating into leadership positions, and yet, it’s one of the top things I see my clients struggle with. In today’s episode, I’m sharing the #1 thing I see people get wrong about assertive communication, and showing you why assertiveness isn’t about being aggressive. If you’re someone who wants to figure out how to be assertive without being overly forceful, this episode will help you breath a sigh of relief and show you that it is indeed possib...
297 | Things people get wrong about assertive communication (part 1)
March 13, 2024

297 | Things people get wrong about assertive communication (part 1)

Assertive communication is an essential skill for elevating into leadership positions, and yet, it’s one of the top things I see my clients struggle with. In today’s episode, I’m sharing the #1 thing I see people get wrong about assertive communication, and showing you why assertiveness isn’t about being aggressive. If you’re someone who wants to figure out how to be assertive without being overly forceful, this episode will help you breath a sigh of relief and show you that it is indeed possib...
296 | How to be more concise when you speak
March 11, 2024

296 | How to be more concise when you speak

If you want to be crisp, concise and super polished when you speak - today’s episode is for you. In this episode, I’m breaking down why it can feel so hard to be concise (spoiler: it’s not the reason you think). I’m also teaching you foolproof, beginner level tools that anyone can use to help achieve a more crisp, concise verbal communication. My goal is for you to leave this episode with one simple thought: Being concise can be EASY. Let’s dive in! To access my free audio training, 3 Steps to ...
295 | 2 simple tweaks that’ll make your verbal communication more impressive & executive friendly
March 4, 2024

295 | 2 simple tweaks that’ll make your verbal communication more impressive & executive friendly

Your verbal communication is one of your most powerful assets when it comes to furthering your career. Strong executive communication will not only strengthen the outcomes you get in meetings, but it’ll solidify your reputation as a leader and help you advance more quickly within your company. In today’s episode, I’m sharing two simple tweaks that’ll help you make your communication more powerful and executive friendly. These tweaks have the power to positively impact not just your communicat...
294 | The #1 most important ingredient for confident, compelling verbal communication
Feb. 29, 2024

294 | The #1 most important ingredient for confident, compelling verbal communication

If you want to be super confident and compelling when you speak, today’s episode is for you. In this episode, I’m revealing the #1 ingredient when it comes to compelling verbal communication - and it might not be what you think it is (or you might know EXACTLY what it is if you’ve been listening to my show for awhile ;) If you’re ready to uplevel the way you speak so you can impress leaders and make a big impact - this is the episode for you. Enjoy! To access my free audio training, 3 Steps to ...
BONUS: A quick update + 3 rapidfire tips to improve your verbal commmunication
Feb. 27, 2024

BONUS: A quick update + 3 rapidfire tips to improve your verbal commmunication

This week's full length episode is delayed due to some really bad luck (and bad decisions...#oops), so today I'm publishing a BONUS minisode, both to update you on the delay, and to share 3 quickfire communication tips to help you elevate your executive communication. I hope you enjoy this episode and be sure to sit tight...because I've got a regular, FULL length episode coming this week.
293 | 2 simple ingredients to help you achieve lasting confidence & professional success (part 2)
Feb. 22, 2024

293 | 2 simple ingredients to help you achieve lasting confidence & professional success (part 2)

In part 2 of this episode series, I’m deep diving into the #1 key ingredient that will help you thrive in your 9-5 career. Tune in to hear me explain what this powerful ingredient is, and how to go about building it so you can achieve big success in your corporate career. Enjoy! P.S. To access the free resource library, head to https://jessguzikcoaching.com/freeresources/
292 | 2 simple ingredients to help you achieve lasting confidence & professional success (part 1)
Feb. 20, 2024

292 | 2 simple ingredients to help you achieve lasting confidence & professional success (part 1)

This week’s episode is a JUICY one! If you want to create big success and build big confidence along the way - you’re going to love this episode. Today I’m walking you through the 2-part framework I use to help my coaching clients achieve standout results in their careers AND build lasting, genuine self-confidence to go with it. This episode will help you understand why you might be feeling stuck, and more importantly, exactly how to get yourself unstuck so you can make a big impact and achieve...
291 | How to be highly compelling when speaking to executives
Feb. 13, 2024

291 | How to be highly compelling when speaking to executives

One of the most powerful ingredients that’ll accelerate your career path is the skill of executive communication. When you master the art of speaking to executives in a way that’s compelling, persuasive, and crisp - you stand out in a BIG way and are able to facilitate deeper, more productive meetings that enhance your work outputs AND your reputation. In today’s episode, I’m walking you through one simple shift that’ll make your verbal communication much more executive friendly. What I’m shar...
290 | Building a successful corporate career that includes LOTS of rest and time off with Katrina McGhee
Feb. 6, 2024

290 | Building a successful corporate career that includes LOTS of rest and time off with Katrina McGhee

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 taking care of your wellbeing as you make big moves in your corporate career. We live in a world that tells us that we need to sacrifice our personal time (and joy) in order to thrive professionally, and in today’s episode Katrina is debunking that myth and helping you find...