Episodes

The more you impress leaders & executives when you speak, the more it benefits your career. Many people think that impressing executives when you speak is super hard, but when you know exactly what they need to hear to feel SOLD on you and the work you do - it actually becomes quite easy. In this week’s episode I’m cutting through ALL the fluff and helping you laser in on one small, bite-sized tweak that will make your communication wildly compelling to an executive audience. I want you speak...

If you want to create BIG success in a leadership role, this week’s episode is for you. So many of my clients have a false belief that in order to succeed in a high-level leadership role, they need to 1) give up their values and be tougher on people, and 2) be more skilled at their job. I disagree. In fact, I think that who you are, right NOW, with your current values, personality, and imperfect skillset is MORE than enough for you to thrive as a leader. And in today’s episode, I’m determined ...

If you’ve ever felt consumed by feelings of unworthiness & self-doubt, today’s episode is for you. This episode is a vulnerable share where I’ll be telling you a story about how I learned to navigate debilitating self-doubt in my corporate career. This week I’m reading a personal essay I wrote about my struggle to answer this one very common job interview question: “So, tell me about yourself.” This question used to send me into a tailspin of panic, overwhelm, and insecurity. This week’s epi...

If you want to build an upwardly mobile career, getting good at influencing is essential. Whether you’re pitching yourself for a leadership role or trying to get buy-in for your next big project, knowing how to influence your stakeholders so you get a YES is an essential communication skill. In today’s episode, I’m teaching you how to make an ask in a way that maximizes your chances of getting an enthusiastic “yes” AND in a way that positions you as a confident, visionary leader. Ready to lea...

If you want to find a voice that’s confident but also super authentic - this week’s episode is for you. I know how hard it can be to express yourself authentically (ESPECIALLY at work). In this week’s episode I want to not only help you do that, but also give you permission to let it be MESSY as you figure it out. I believe if you’re willing to be openminded, playful, and experiment outside your comfort zone - then finding your authentic voice becomes inevitable. Tune into this week’s episode t...

This week’s episode is for you if you want to elevate into leadership roles AND thrive once you’re in them. Success in a leadership role requires a change in your mindset. You have to let go of habits like keeping quiet, being a perfectionist, and being afraid to step on peoples’ toes if you want to perform at your highest potential. I believe you’re totally capable of doing these things, and in this week’s episode, I’m going to help you make some critical shifts that will help you thrive as y...

This week’s episode is about a topic I’m personally very familiar with: underearning. Underearning is about more than just money. It’s about how confident you feel inside, how honest you’re willing to be with yourself, and how brave you’re willing to be when it comes to asking for the salary you actually desire. So often, breaking the cycle of underearning is a crucial step in your confidence-building journey. In this week’s episode, I’m diving DEEP into the link between self-confidence and u...

Do you want to SOUND confident when you speak? If so, you’re gonna love today’s episode. I’m diving deep into the mindset shifts that’ll help you grow your confidence, and learn to project certainty when you speak. And best of all, you don’t need to be perfect for these tips to work for you. You can start practicing these tips EVEN IF you feel like a beginner, cuz they're going to take you from beginner to badass. I know you can do it and I wanna help you learn now - so let’s dive in! P.S. To ...

If you want to develop a voice that gets you NOTICED, this episode is for you! In this final installment of the Unstoppable Voice series, I’m walking you through the #1 mindset shift you have to make to develop a powerful voice at work. In this episode, you’ll hear me chat about what the individual contributor mindset is, how it shows up in meetings, and how to RELEASE it so you can speak up powerfully and make an IMPACT. I hope you feel super inspired by this episode! P.S. To enroll in The A...

If you want to develop a confident voice, today’s bonus episode is a MUST listen. Today I’m walking you through one of the most important mindset skills I’ve personally ever encountered: The skill of releasing self-criticism. If you struggle with internal negativity and it gets in the way of your confidence and your voice, you’re going to LOVE this episode and you’re probably going to have some major breakthroughs as you’re listening. I can’t wait for you to tune in and I hope you enjoy it! ...

Today’s episode kicks off a bonus mini-series designed to help you develop an unstoppable voice at work! In this bonus episode, I’m going to help you strengthen your voice by releasing PERFECTIONISM. First, I’ll share examples of the sneaky ways perfectionism keeps you from sharing your brilliance in meetings. Then, I’ll explain why you should release the need to sound perfect, and I’ll tell you exactly what to focus on INSTEAD to be a strong voice in the room. Let’s dive in! P.S. To enroll...

Doors are OFFICIALLY open to my signature program, The Art of Speaking Up Academy. This program is a 6 month immersive journey where you’ll build confidence and learn to communicate effectively AND assertively. Doors are now open from May 1 - May 12th. I’m hopping on the podcast today to share some very important updates about enrollment. There have been some UNEXPECTED twists and turns that I need to update you on - so let's dive in! P.S. To enroll in The Art of Speaking Up Academy, head to:...

If you want to go from being quiet & timid to speaking up and getting noticed, this week’s episode is for you. Tune in to hear me share a simple 2-part roadmap that’ll help you become super effective AND super memorable when you speak in meetings. And best of all? This roadmap doesn’t require you to be inauthentic or totally free of self-doubt. All you need is determination, open mindedness, and a bit of courage and you’ll be well on your way to finding a confident, unstoppable voice. If you’r...

If you want to become more confident thinking on your feet, you’re going to love this week’s episode. I know how stressful it can be to be put on the spot in a meeting, or asked a question you don’t know the answer to. But the good news is, thinking on the spot is a SKILL you can master just like any other. In this week’s episode, I’m sharing my top 3 tips for effectively communicating when you’re put on the spot. These tips will be a game-changer for you in meetings. P.S. To grab 3 Steps to a...

When your communication is high quality, people assume your work is high-quality, too. This is why communication skills are often MORE important than your actual execution (crazy, I know, but it’s true). Luckily, communicating effectively is something you can learn to do. In this week’s episode, I’m walking you through the #1 most important thing that’ll elevate the quality of your communication. I want you speaking in a way that gets you noticed, respected, and promoted upwards - so let’s di...

If you want to succeed in your role and advance into leadership, you have to be able to navigate the disagreements that arise at work. The good news? Navigating disagreement doesn’t have to feel aggressive or icky, and it is totally possible to do it respectfully WHILE still commanding respect from those around you. In this week’s episode, my goal is to help you learn to ENJOY disagreement (for real!) and understand how to navigate it in a way that’s highly collaborative while also commanding re...

This week I have a VERY special podcast episode. I’m doing a super transparent, wisdom-packed interview with two alums of The Art of Speaking Up Academy. I’ve watched these women grow and thrive, and today they’re bringing their best wisdom to you, so you can grow and thrive, too. You’ll learn what was most helpful to them in building lasting confidence, and how they channel confidence even during the challenging moments. This episode will inspire you to see that even if things feel hard, yo...

If you want to feel more confident at work, this week’s podcast episode is for you. As someone who has lots of experience helping my clients (and myself) build deep confidence, I’ve learned what works and what doesn’t when it comes to building confidence that lasts. In this week’s episode I’m spilling the tea on my #1 most powerful hack for building lasting confidence so that YOU too can transform your career from the inside out. Let’s dive in, shall we? P.S. To join the waitlist & see the cur...

If you want to advance quickly in your career, knowing how to have strategic professional development conversations is essential. You might be thinking that this sounds intimidating, or that you’re not sure how to go about having these conversations. If so - I’ve got you. Tune into today’s episode to learn exactly how to approach professional development conversations AND how to start feeling way more confident about having them. I believe you are absolutely capable of showing up for those con...

If you ever keep quiet in meetings because you’re afraid of asking a stupid question, this week’s podcast episode is for you. Not only do I want you to feel unburdened by the fear of sounding stupid - but I also want you to realize how incredibly valuable the skill of asking questions actually is. Often, what you think is a “stupid” question is actually an enormously valuable act of courage and leadership. And the sooner you truly see this, the easier it’ll be for you to stop hiding and start ...

If you want to learn to be more direct and assertive WITHOUT alienating your audience, this week’s episode is for you. I know how hard it can be to find an assertive voice without feeling like you’re being overly aggressive - but I want to assure that it’s totally possible. And not only that - but you can learn to do this in a way that feels 100% authentic to you. Tune into this week’s episode to learn how. To download the assertiveness mini workbook: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/freeresources...

Tune in to hear me share an exciting announcement about The Art of Speaking Up Academy, along with an in-depth, vulnerable, uncut version of my full career story. This week, I’m sharing it all: my failures, struggles, insecurities, and triumphs. My goal in sharing my story is to inspire YOU to see that even you feel like you’re a hot-ass mess (like I often do!), truly, anything is possible for you. Ready? Let’s dive in! To watch my “Academy Makeover” series on instagram: https://www.instagram....

Do you ever find yourself sitting in a meeting, feeling like an outsider and wondering if you’re supposed to be participating? When you’re not the most experienced person in the room, it can be tricky to figure out whether you’re supposed to be joining in the conversation, and what you’re supposed to say. So you end up keeping quiet and being more of an observer, but then later you get feedback that you need to be more vocal in meetings. If you feel stuck on how you’re supposed to have a voice...

If you want to advance upwards in your career, learning how to speak about your accomplishments (and take credit for them!) is super important. It’s how you make sure you’re getting credit for all the stuff you do behind the scenes that your boss doesn’t always get to see you doing. If the idea of speaking about your accomplishments makes you feel a little nervous - this week’s podcast episode is designed to help you take the edge off! Tune in to hear me walk you through the 3 foundational ingr...