Episodes

140 | Alienation, getting support in your confidence building journey, and the differences between coaching and mentorship (Confidence part 6)
July 28, 2021

140 | Alienation, getting support in your confidence building journey, and the differences between coaching and mentorship (Confidence part 6)

Welcome to the show! Today I’m wrapping up the confidence series, and I’m talking about why it’s so important to seek out support and community along your confidence building journey. You’ll hear me talk about isolation/alienation, emotional resilience, and some of the differences between coaching and mentorship. This episode will be perfect if you’re wondering whether it’s time to get support on your confidence building journey. To sign up for 1:1 coaching before prices go up in August, book...
139 | Myths about building confidence (Confidence part 5)
July 27, 2021

139 | Myths about building confidence (Confidence part 5)

Welcome to the show! Today I’m walking you through a short list of myths that often get in the way of the confidence building journey. We often make assumptions about what confidence building “should” look like, and these assumptions can keep us feeling frustrated and stuck. This episode will help you see that you’re not as stuck as you think you are – even on the days that things feel hard. I hope you love it! To sign up for 1:1 coaching before prices go up in August, book a free intro sess...
138 | The Confidence Cycle (Confidence part 4)
July 25, 2021

138 | The Confidence Cycle (Confidence part 4)

Welcome to the show! Today I’m walking you through the Confidence Cycle, which is a simple blueprint to help you conceptualize your confidence building journey. This episode will help you understand what is required to shift from feeling doubtful and hesitant, to feeling strong and powerful. I’m SO excited to begin linking all the puzzle pieces together in this episode to help you see the bigger picture of what it actually looks like to build confidence. To sign up for 1:1 coaching before pri...
137 | Confidence 1.0 vs. Confidence 2.0 (Confidence part 3)
July 22, 2021

137 | Confidence 1.0 vs. Confidence 2.0 (Confidence part 3)

Welcome to the show! Today I’m walking you through an important topic called Confidence 1.0 versus Confidence 2.0. If you feel stuck in your confidence building journey or you’re feeling like you don’t know where to start, today’s episode will give you a simple roadmap to help you in your confidence building journey. If you’re ready to step up your performance and show up as a powerful leader, tune into this solo episode for some simple steps to get you started. To sign up for 1:1 coaching be...
136 | Building confidence when you’re feeling awful (Confidence part 2)
July 21, 2021

136 | Building confidence when you’re feeling awful (Confidence part 2)

Welcome to part 2 of my SIX part series on confidence! Today I’m addressing something that comes up very frequently in my coaching work – how to build confidence and show up with confidence when you’re feeling bad or struggling. Feeling bad is challenging, but it may not be as big of a problem as your mind thinks it is. Tune into today’s episode to learn how to navigate your confidence building journey during the moments when things feel difficult. To sign up for 1:1 coaching before prices go u...
135 | Confidence: the key to becoming an unstoppable leader (Confidence part 1)
July 20, 2021

135 | Confidence: the key to becoming an unstoppable leader (Confidence part 1)

Welcome to the show! Today’s episode kicks off a 6 part series all about CONFIDENCE. In this foundational episode, I’m walking you through my definition of confidence and how to define confidence in an empowering, encouraging, growth oriented way. I’m also explaining why confidence is a key component of your growth as a leader, and what it means to act and show up as a confident, powerful leader. I hope you love this episode and series! To sign up for 1:1 coaching before prices go up in Augu...
134 | 3 advanced communication skills to help you jump into the conversation during meetings
July 13, 2021

134 | 3 advanced communication skills to help you jump into the conversation during meetings

If you struggle to speak up when you’re in big meetings OR if you find yourself stuck in your head trying to script what you’re going to say, today’s episode was created for you. Today I’m teaching you 3 advanced skills that will help you speak up in big messy meetings, even if you are feeling nervous. This will be a gamechanger in not only helping you be more vocal, but also in helping you communicate in a super sophisticated way that WILL get you noticed if you consistently practice this ove...
133 | Navigating stress, finding inner stability amidst chaos, the magic of going slow, confidence, and the inner critic with Richelle Ludwig
July 6, 2021

133 | Navigating stress, finding inner stability amidst chaos, the magic of going slow, confidence, and the inner critic with Richelle Ludwig

One of the most important steps in your journey of becoming a leader is learning how to build resilience so that you can navigate tough situations and challenging emotions. Today’s interview with Richelle Ludwig is all about the stress cycle, and how to support yourself when you are noticing that you feel stressed out or overwhelmed. We also chat about learning to navigate your own inner experiences and build greater self-awareness through the lens of Parts Work, which is one of Richelle’s are...
132 | Work less, accomplish MORE, and get the role you really want (the art of influencing, part 2)
June 30, 2021

132 | Work less, accomplish MORE, and get the role you really want (the art of influencing, part 2)

This week I’m walking you through part 2 of how to be a powerful influencer. I’m explaining to you what matters MOST when it comes to influencing, and what most people forget to do when they are advocating for something they want. Tune in to learn exactly how to get others to be a genuine YES to support your career goals and ambitions so you can claim the roles, projects, and opportunities you truly want. To get in touch, check out the links below: Free Executive Presence course and ebook: htt...
131 | Work less, accomplish MORE, and get the role you really want (the art of influencing, part 1)
June 29, 2021

131 | Work less, accomplish MORE, and get the role you really want (the art of influencing, part 1)

I am so pumped about this week’s topic! This skill has been a game changer for my career, and when you master it, it will also be a gamechanger for you. This week I’m walking you through the art of INFLUENCING. You have to know how to ask for the role, projects, and opportunities you want if you want to progress quickly in your work environment. Influencing is simpler than you think, and in part 1 I’m giving you the foundational pieces you need to know to begin applying this skill in your day...
130 | Six steps to running powerful meetings
June 22, 2021

130 | Six steps to running powerful meetings

Meetings play a huge role in your professional reputation, and when you learn to run them powerfully, your career begins to soar. In this week’s episode, I’m walking you through six action steps that will help you get into the energy of OWNING the room when you’re running a meeting. When you bring this energy to your meetings, it shows everyone around you that you’re a powerful leader who is capable of handling even MORE. Put these steps into practice and watch your energy shift and your conf...
129 | The pressure to fit in, how confidence gets built, the discomfort of growth, and proving to yourself you can do it with Marjanna Barber-Dubois
June 15, 2021

129 | The pressure to fit in, how confidence gets built, the discomfort of growth, and proving to yourself you can do it with Marjanna Barber-Dubois

This week I’m chatting with Marjanna Barber-Dubois all about her journey of building confidence and learning to be true to herself at work. This interview blew me away – Marjanna’s story of building confidence and showing up for herself even in super difficult situations gave me chills. Tune into our conversation to hear her talk all about: Managing the pressure to fit in Being queer and how that’s impacted her professional experience How she’s worked through and managed stage fright Her journ...
128 | The most important skill for accelerating your career and becoming a wildly powerful leader
June 8, 2021

128 | The most important skill for accelerating your career and becoming a wildly powerful leader

Ooooooh, this is a good one! I’m always asking myself how I can give you the tools to accomplish, quite literally, ANYTHING. And in this week’s episode, I’m sharing the foundational skills for becoming an unstoppable leader. The concept I’m sharing this week has the potential to change the trajectory of your entire career, and put you on a powerful path to leadership – all while feeling amazing about the work that you do and inspiring the people around you. Tune in if you’re feeling ready to fe...
127 | From shy & quiet to confident and commanding (speaking BIG vs. speaking small)
June 1, 2021

127 | From shy & quiet to confident and commanding (speaking BIG vs. speaking small)

This week I’m giving you a roadmap to help you on your journey from feeling shy and quiet to speaking with confidence & conviction. There are few things more important for your career than your voice in a room, and in this week’s episode I’m sharing a simple roadmap you can use to evolve your voice from one that is shy and timid, to one that feels strong, authentic, and confident. I hope you love this one and I’d love to know what you think! To get in touch. reach out on IG (@theartofspeakingu...
126 | Speaking with confidence even when you’re scared with Amy Cassandra Martinez
May 25, 2021

126 | Speaking with confidence even when you’re scared with Amy Cassandra Martinez

Welcome! In today’s episode, I’m chatting with Actress and professional Entertainment host Amy Cassandra Martinez all about confidence, your voice, and speaking up even when you feel scared. Amy shares such vulnerable and deeply insightful wisdom on how to show up boldly when you feel like you’re right at your edge of discomfort. In this episode you’ll hear us chat about: Speaking with confidence when you’re nervous Harnessing nervous energy Pushing yourself to do the scary thing Having the c...
125 | How to build confidence & strengthen your voice in meetings
May 18, 2021

125 | How to build confidence & strengthen your voice in meetings

This week, I’m chatting about one of my favorite topics: speaking confidently in meetings. I’m sharing a simple framework you can use to get crystal clear on how to approach building confidence no matter the type of meeting or situation. I’ll help you get clear on how to break down your goal of confidence into smaller, simpler steps that you can start to implement right away, and I’ll share some tools that will help you build momentum if you’re feeling stuck. You can find my free executive pre...
124 | How to shatter your impostor syndrome fueled beliefs and show up as a powerful leader
May 11, 2021

124 | How to shatter your impostor syndrome fueled beliefs and show up as a powerful leader

If you struggle with impostor syndrome and notice that fear and doubt are holding you back in your career, this week’s episode is perfect for you. Listen in as I dive deep into the limiting beliefs that so often fuel impostor syndrome, and help you reframe your thinking so that you can learn to show up as a strong, empowered leader even when things get tough. By the end of this episode, you’ll have a new perspective and a potent mindset tool that will help you feel strong even when you find yo...
123 | Boundaries, people pleasing, crying at work, mental health, worthiness, self-compassion + more with Siria Gutierrez
May 4, 2021

123 | Boundaries, people pleasing, crying at work, mental health, worthiness, self-compassion + more with Siria Gutierrez

This week’s episode is a wonderfully long, winding conversation about mental health, confidence, and learning to feel stronger inside and outside of work. This week’s guest Siria is a successful attorney and mental health advocate and the host of two podcasts (Pivotal Moments and Lawyered with Siria, both linked below). She opens up about her journey of setting boundaries, processing emotions, dealing with personal struggles, mental health, being her authentic self at work, and SO much more. ...
122 | The single most important thing for speaking up with strength and power
April 27, 2021

122 | The single most important thing for speaking up with strength and power

This week’s episode is perfect for you if you want to sound stronger and more confident when you speak, but are struggling to figure out how. A lot of people misunderstand what is truly required to speak with strength, conviction, and confidence. In this episode I’ll give you permission to drop the communication advice that doesn’t work for you, and strengthen your voice in a way that feels genuine to who you truly are. And…I’m sharing some exciting news – my free executive presence course is ...
121 | Myths about executive presence + where your power REALLY comes from
April 20, 2021

121 | Myths about executive presence + where your power REALLY comes from

Welcome to the show! I’m SO pumped about today’s episode. I created this episode for anyone who is trying to figure out how to convey power in a room without being fake or overly dominant. So many pockets of Corporate America tell you that in order to exude power, you need to be gruff and hypermasculine, but this isn’t true. And in fact, when you do those things, it actually dilutes your power. Listen in to hear me explain why and to hear me guide you towards a more authentic, sustainable ap...
120 | The audacity to believe that you can accomplish anything with Angela Duckworth
April 13, 2021

120 | The audacity to believe that you can accomplish anything with Angela Duckworth

Today’s interview is jam-packed with wisdom on how to get out of your comfort zone and speak up powerfully! Today’s guest, Angela Duckworth, is a researcher and psychologist who focuses on the topic of grit and resilience. She drops so many juicy nuggets on how to exit your comfort zone and prove to yourself that you’re so much more capable than you may realize. To check out The Character Lab click here: https://characterlab.org/ And I highly recommend Angela’s book, Grit: https://angeladuckwo...
119 | How your brain tricks you out of having a powerful voice in meetings
April 6, 2021

119 | How your brain tricks you out of having a powerful voice in meetings

Welcome to the show! Today’s episode is so much fun, and it’s one that will help you shift your perspective on what it means to be confident in meetings. In this episode I’m breaking down two excuses your brain might give you when it comes to speaking up in meetings, that are keeping you from speaking up with confidence (and what to do about them). I’d love to hear what you think about this episode! To get in touch, you can message me on Instagram at @theartofspeakingup. To join the private f...
118 | Motherhood, body image, the inner critic, being kind to yourself, and having enough time with Hannah Rudnick
March 30, 2021

118 | Motherhood, body image, the inner critic, being kind to yourself, and having enough time with Hannah Rudnick

Welcome to the show! Today’s episode is such a gem of a conversation. Today I’m chatting with Parent Coach Hannah Rudnick about the challenges of being a woman and being a mom. This episode is perfect for you if you feel like you’re struggling to fit everything in, or if you find yourself being overly harsh on yourself when things get tough. In this conversation you’ll hear us chat about: -The identity challenges that come with becoming a mom -Trusting one’s intuition -The inner critic -Body...