Episodes

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 being perfect and keeping it together all of the time. It comes from you knowing how to navigate the ups and downs that leaders inevitably face. The way you’ll get good at this is by giving yourself permission to navigate YOUR OWN internal ups and downs. This is why when i...

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) is a super common mindset challenge that might be preventing you from feeling confident and performing at your full potential. Luckily - impostor syndrome DOESN’T have to sabotage your career. In today’s episode, I’m sharing a shift in perspective that’ll help you free yo...

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 need to learn to become more mentally flexible so you can show up powerfully when you’re faced with obstacles. Tune into today’s episode to learn how to take powerful action when challenges arise (and grow your confidence big-time as a result). You can do this. Enjoy! P.S. ...

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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 episode, I’m walking you through the #1 foundation of compelling verbal communication so you can get better at making a powerful impression on your audience and standing out when you speak. This is something that even a total beginner can get good at - and I’m here to teach ...

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 you work on your communication skills, sometimes the experience of being surrounded by influential leaders can feel downright overwhelming. The good news is - you can get better at showing up powerfully DESPITE the intimidating and overwhelm as you develop a more resilient m...

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 communicate effectively. All you need are a few simple foundational communication skills that even a total beginner can get good at. Tune into today’s episode to hear me walk you through a few key communication skills that you can start applying right away. P.S. To join the waitl...

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 suggestions to help make sure these negative thoughts don’t get in the way of you making bold choices that help you stand out in your workplace. I know negative thoughts and negative self-talk can be hard to manage, but you’re absolutely capable of showing up super powerfully for yo...

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 struggling with is… It would mean the world to me, and It’ll help me shape my upcoming podcast episodes around the topics you want to hear about most To access the survey, click here: https://forms.gle/Nscq1kZtiJR9fDLA6 If you prefer to take the survey on your desktop...

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 going to show you why that isn’t true, and help you see that releasing the pressure to sound perfect will actually help you be MORE effective in the long run. If you’re ready to elevate your verbal communication *without* being a perfectionist about it, then I think you’re gonna...

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 super confident and comfortable speaking without a pre-planned script or agenda. I believe it’s a skill that anyone can develop, and in this week’s episode I’m sharing 3 tips to help you get better at speaking off the cuff so you can make a powerful impression whether you’ve ...

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 how to do it when you’re faced with a new or challenging project at work. Tune in to learn why managing up is so important and how to get really good at it. P.S. To access the free template that goes with this episode, head to the link below and then join the “Free Resour...

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 how to do it when you’re faced with a new or challenging project at work. Tune in to learn why managing up is so important and how to get really good at it. P.S. To access the free template that goes with this episode, head to the link below and then join the “Free Resour...

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 your authentic self, being more self-accepting, embracing the challenges inherent in the change process, and so much more. Be sure to check out Betty’s work and follow her on socials: Betty’s website: https://www.heybettychan.com/ Conquering Criticism Program: https://www....

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 more aggressive & domineering in order to be assertive (and they *hate* doing this). But what if I told you that your natural kindness and empathy are your greatest superpowers when it comes to assertiveness? It’s true - effective assertiveness isn’t about being the most dom...

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 encountering are the perfect time to double down, strengthen your mindset, and prove to yourself that even the toughest obstacle isn’t going to get between you and your career goals. In this week’s episode, I’m diving into some foundational mindset work to help you deepen ...

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 of the landmines that pop in the corporate space. She also shares what it’s been like for her being a Black woman in corporate, and walks through how advice like “be your authentic self” and “be more assertive” often applies differently to Black women. This conversation w...

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 may have days where you’re totally doubting yourself and wanting to give up, and in today’s episode I want to remind you just how normal this is and why it’s totally worth it to keep going EVEN WHEN the journey feels a little rough. My goal is to help you see that you can absol...

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% confident in order to exude confidence when you speak. The truth is, strong communicators know how to sound confident even when nervousness, fear, or doubt pops up inside of them. These things do NOT have to get in the way of you sounding confident, and with the right tools, you c...

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 is why I want to make sure you know exactly how to communicate in a way that positions you as a highly effective (and highly competent) leader. Tune into today’s episode to learn exactly what communication skills you need (both foundational and advanced) to make this happen...

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 the things that actually matter.. In today’s episode, I’m walking you through the 1 key ingredient that’ll help you be compelling when you speak. Spoiler: it does NOT require you to be, feel, or sound perfect (like, at all.) I can’t wait for you to let go of the high-pressur...

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 in the room – but this isn’t actually true. And in fact, you can take a BIG exhale…because in today’s episode I’m showing you why you can be super impressive AND effective in meetings without having to know as much as the leaders around you. If you think that sounds backw...

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 some of the specific areas you need to focus on in order to develop a resilient, unstoppable mindset. If you love this episode, send me a note to let me know! My email is jessica@theartofspeakingup.com I’d love to hear from you!! P.S. Want to work with me to cultivate an ...

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 you’ll bring your professional dreams to life. In today’s episode, I’m kicking off a 2-part set of episodes designed to help you kick-start your mindset growth so you can expand your confidence and create BIG success in your career. Tune in to hear me explain what mindset wor...