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The Art of Speaking Up

Jessica Guzik

300 episodes

The Art of Speaking Up is a podcast that empowers professional women to achieve their wildest career goals by helping them strengthen their voices and find their inner power. The show aims to motivate, entertain, and remind working women that no matter what they might be struggling with, anything is possible for them in their careers. In addition to providing strengths-based professional empowerment, the show curates practical career advice on topics like career advancement, goal setting, job searching, stress management, salary negotiation and more.

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  1. 441 | Why am I not seen as a leader? 8 habits holding you back (part 2)

    · 26 min

    Welcome to part 2 of my episode series where I’m helping you be seen as a leader in your corporate job. If you’re working hard but something’s blocking your reputation as a leader - this episode series will demystify…

  2. 440 | Why am I not seen as a leader? 8 habits holding you back (part 1)

    · 22 min

    Do you want be known as a leader in your corporate job? When you have that rock-solid leadership reputation, it’s easier to break into executive roles. The respect you command creates momentum in your day to day work…

  3. 439 | Executive presence: 4 simple ways to boost your leadership credibility in meetings

    · 21 min

    Executive presence can be a bit loaded. On the one hand - it’s super important for you professional growth in your corporate job. It’s how you show people you have great communication skills and leadership skills. On…

  4. 438 | How to speak strategically when presenting to senior leadership

    · 14 min

    Sounding strategic when you speak at work is easier than most people think. You don’t need to be perfectly polished or scripted to wow leaders with your executive communication - you simply need to learn how to speak…

  5. 437 | 10 Meeting habits that make you look like a leader

    · 22 min

    Running meetings strategically and confidently is one of the best ways to demonstrate your leadership chops. In today's episode, I'm teaching you 10 simple behaviors that will strengthen your reputation as a highly…

  6. 436 | How to lead confidently - even when things don’t go perfectly feat. Rosine Uwineza & Ritu Chhabriya

    · 39 min

    What if confidence isn’t about doing it perfectly, but instead about trusting yourself to handle what happens when things don’t go perfectly? In today’s episode, I’m joined by two past Academy clients, Rosine and…

  7. 435 | From quiet to confident: wisdom for bringing your dreams to life (part 3: the power of GRIT)

    · 28 min

    What if no meeting, no tough stakeholder, and no hard question could shake your confidence? That's the power of GRIT. In this final episode of my series on bringing your dreams to life, I break down what grit is, why…

  8. 434 | From quiet to confident: wisdom for bringing your dreams to life (part 2: you don’t need to rush)

    · 25 min

    Welcome to part two in my Wisdom for Bringing Your Dreams to Life series. Today’s episode is counterintuitive: I’m going to argue that the best way to develop a confident voice is to do it slowly. It’s totally normal…

  9. 433 | From quiet to confident: wisdom for bringing your dreams to life (part 1: dreaming big)

    · 19 min

    If you’ve ever dreamed of having a more confident voice - only to have a voice inside your head say: “Don’t be silly - you’re not capable” Then today’s episode is for you. The truth is - if you struggle to DREAM…

  10. Ready to speak like a powerful leader? Enrollment for The Art of Speaking Up Academy is open!

    · 24 min

    I'm so pumped - enrollment for The Art of Speaking Up Academy is officially open! If you're ready to develop a fearless and powerful voice as a leader - you don't want to miss this bonus announcement episode. I'm…

  11. 432 | How to stay confident when the room feels intimidating: the 5 layer model of building confidence

    · 31 min

    If you want to feel more confident speaking up at work so you can boldly share your voice as a leader - today’s episode is for you. If your confidence disappears the moment the room feels intimidating - it’s not…

  12. 431 | How to make speaking feel effortless: getting into a flow state

    · 29 min

    If you struggle to speak confidently at work and want to be able to express yourself more effectively, today's episode is for you. You may have heard of the concept of a flow state — a state in which you're so…

  13. 430 | Speak confidently at work by mastering this one underrated skill

    · 29 min

    Ever walked out of a meeting thinking "that did not go well"? Maybe you talked in circles. Maybe you didn't sound confident. Maybe a tough question caught you off guard and you froze. If this sounds familiar - you…

  14. 429 | The subtle but critical reputational shifts that get you ahead in corporate

    · 25 min

    If you want to have a successful corporate career - your reputation is the #1 most powerful asset you need to build. But here’s the catch - a good reputation isn’t always enough to propel you into leadership. In fact -…

  15. 428 | How to show up confident – even when the room feels challenging (feat. Danya Tesarski, Maya Phillips & Liz Everett)

    · 46 min

    The dream scenario is you walk into that next meeting feeling totally ready. You’re prepped with talking points, you share them seamlessly, and you leave feeling amazing. But real life is usually much messier than…

  16. 427 | 4 meeting habits that grow your reputation as a capable, strategic leader

    · 23 min

    The meeting habits you bring into the room at work determine whether you’re seen as a leader (and not just a hard worker). In this episode, I teach you four meeting habits that grow your reputation and get you seen as…

  17. 426 | Why it’s hard to share your expertise in the room

    · 31 min

    Do you struggle to speak up and share your expertise in the room? If you feel like there’s a gap between your skills in your role and the skills you show people in meetings - today’s episode is for you. Today I’m…

  18. 425 | Will AI take your job? The 2 communication skills that make you AI-proof

    · 24 min

    With AI proliferating at a rapid pace - it has professionals wondering: will AI take my job? Today I want to help quell the fear of AI job displacement by highlighting the leadership communication skills that AI can…

  19. 424 | Stop overworking: 4 ways to decline extra work without hurting your reputation

    · 21 min

    If you’re overworking in your 9-5 job - you’re probably wondering how you’re supposed to decline extra work without risking your reputation. Getting asked to do extra work creates an inherent tension - say yes, and you…

  20. 423 | Why comparing yourself to coworkers who *seem* more confident stifles your true potential

    · 25 min

    Stop comparing yourself to others who seem more confident - it's stifling your potential Have you ever watched a coworker speak up in a meeting – calm, poised, totally composed – and immediately felt your own…

  21. 422 | How to disagree with senior leaders without being confrontational

    · 18 min

    Have you ever stayed quiet in a meeting because disagreeing with a senior leader felt too confrontational? In this episode, I'm teaching you the TATER Framework — a simple, four-step approach to disagreeing with your…

  22. 421 | How to feel confident no matter what room you're in

    · 23 min

    If you want to feel more confident at work, today's episode is for you. People often think that confidence at work comes from having knowledge, expertise, and perfect communication. But in today's episode, I'm going…

  23. 420 | Executive presence: 3 beliefs that’ll make you unstoppable in the room

    · 19 min

    A confident executive presence is one of your biggest differentiators at work - it’s what helps you stand out as a leader and build a reputation as an impact maker. If you’re ready to develop an executive presence…

  24. 419 | How to speak with confidence (and why it can be hard)

    · 21 min

    Do you struggle to speak confidently at work? In this episode, you'll learn exactly why speaking with confidence is so much harder than it looks, and what to do about it. Most people focus on learning the foundations…

  25. 418 | Corporate is hard right now - how to feel alive and motivated despite the chaos

    · 20 min

    Corporate is hard right now - and if you're feeling burnt out, discouraged, or disconnected from your motivation, you are not alone. In this episode, I'm sharing three perspectives to help you reconnect with your inner…

  26. 417 | How great leaders handle questions they can’t answer

    · 13 min

    You're in a meeting. Someone asks you a question you don't know the answer to. What do you do? In this episode, I'm teaching you 4 "time-stopping techniques" — communication tactics that buy you time, protect your…

  27. 416 | You're not broken: how to build confidence without trying to fix yourself

    · 26 min

    Are you trying to build confidence at work but feel like you're stuck in a cycle of never being good enough? In this episode, I'm breaking down two very different approaches to building confidence — the Fixing Method…

  28. 415 | Executive communication: a step-by-step guide to impressing senior leaders when you speak

    · 18 min

    You don't need to speak perfectly to impress senior leaders. You just need to know how to engage them emotionally. In this episode, I'm teaching you the Theater Framework – my 3-part system for inspiring and impressing…

  29. 414 | The hidden key to confidence (that most high-achievers struggle with)

    · 21 min

    If you've been working hard to build confidence at work – studying, preparing, accumulating wins — but still feel like something is missing, this episode is for you. The real foundation of confidence isn't skills or…

  30. 413 | 3 ways to instantly sound more authoritative when you speak

    · 14 min

    Want to sound more confident, credible, and authoritative when you speak at work? In this episode, I’m breaking down a simple but powerful communication framework called the three-party triangle - a tool that will…

  31. 412 | How to respond when someone talks over you at work

    · 10 min

    Getting talked over at work puts you in a lose-lose situation – stay quiet and lose your chance to speak, or talk back over them and risk looking difficult. In this episode, I'm teaching you a three-step approach that…

  32. 411 | How to stop rambling and speak clearly (the sandwich method)

    · 11 min

    Rambling when you speak can feel frustrating. You start talking, you lose your train of thought, and suddenly you’re going in circles. In this episode, I’m going to show you exactly how to stop rambling and start…

  33. Own the room, part 3: the bigger impact you’re meant to be making

    · 14 min

    Are you working hard but not getting the recognition you deserve? Do you feel like you could be making a bigger impact? If so - today’s episode is for you. Today, I’m sharing an empowering framework to help you grow…

  34. Own the room, part 2: when you’re asked to lead rooms you don’t feel ready for – and it rattles your confidence

    · 12 min

    If you’ve ever stepped into a bigger project or new role that required you to lead in bigger rooms - today’s episode is for you. These situations can cause you to spiral - you feel out of your element, you struggle to…

  35. 410 | The one overlooked pivot that helps you speak up powerfully at work

    · 23 min

    Do you want to stop holding yourself back and start speaking up more frequently (and confidently) at work? If you’ve been prepping what to say and learning communication frameworks - only to continue feeling…

  36. 409 | BONUS: The Art of Speaking Up Academy is open for enrollment (April 6th-13th)

    · 42 min

    The Art of Speaking Up Academy is officially open for enrollment from 4/6-4/13! I am SO excited to welcome you into this program and help you uncover just how powerful your voice truly is. In this bonus episode, I'm…

  37. Own the room, part 1: you decide your role in the room

    · 9:16

    If you’re wanting to have a bigger, bolder voice in the room at work - welcome to the own the room mini series! In this mini series, I’m sharing powerful mindset shifts that will help you go from quiet & overthinking,…

  38. 408 | Speak with confidence: 7 lessons to make your voice unstoppable

    · 27 min

    That confident voice you desire won’t come from getting the words perfect, or being perfectly prepped for your next meeting - instead, it’ll come from being so internally strong that those high-pressure moments can’t…

  39. 407 | The leadership voice you already have (and how to access it) feat. Christine Graves & Stephanie Serraino

    · 42 min

    Have you ever felt like you need to change who you are and show up different in order to have a strong leadership voice at work? Today’s episode will turn that idea on its head, and show you why your authentic voice…

  40. Invitation: The Unleash Your Voice Challenge

    · 3:10

    Ready to amplify your voice at work? We start March 25th. Join by heading here: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/challenge/

  41. 406 | How to speak up confidently by changing your internal self-talk

    · 28 min

    Sign up for the free challenge: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/challenge/ We often think speaking up with confidence comes from knowing the right words to say - but what if I told you there's a far more powerful way?…

  42. 405 | The 3 methods of building confidence at work, ranked from least to most effective

    · 24 min

    Join the free challenge: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/challenge/ Want to feel more confident in your job so you can speak up more and grow your impact? In this episode, I'm breaking down the three approaches to…

  43. 404 | The easiest way to articulate yourself clearly & concisely at work

    · 13 min

    Ever struggle to articulate your thoughts clearly and concisely at work? In this episode, I'm teaching you the 4S Framework - a simple, step-by-step method for organizing your thoughts so you always sound crisp,…

  44. 403 | How to be assertive without being an a-hole

    · 20 min

    Being assertive doesn't mean being pushy, aggressive, or domineering - but many corporate environments only show you that one style of leadership. In this episode, I teach you the two opposing styles of assertiveness:…

  45. 402 | Executive presence explained: the mindset shift that transforms you from wallflower to leader

    · 25 min

    Executive presence is arguably the #1 skill that gets you promoted in your corporate job - but no one explains what it actually means or how to build it. In this video, I break down the Leadership Identity Triangle:…

  46. 402 | Executive presence explained: the mindset shift that transforms you from wallflower to leader

    · 25 min

    Executive presence is arguably the #1 skill that gets you promoted in your corporate job - but no one explains what it actually means or how to build it. In this video, I break down the Leadership Identity Triangle:…

  47. 401 | The inner work that unlocks real confidence feat. Alice Njoroge & Jenny Penner

    · 35 min

    What if building confidence isn't about changing what you do, but instead about changing what's happening inside your head? In this episode, I'm talking with two Academy graduates, Alice and Jenny, about the inner…

  48. 400 | How to start speaking up in high-stakes meetings

    · 27 min

    If you've been trying to speak up more in meetings but it's just not happening - this episode will show you why. I'm breaking down the psychology behind why you stay quiet (even when you have something valuable to…

  49. 399 | Escape the overpreparing trap: feel confident without endless prep

    · 30 min

    In this episode, I’m breaking down one of the biggest misconceptions about confidence at work: the idea that if you just prepare enough, you’ll finally feel ready to speak up. Today I’m teaching you why overpreparing…

  50. 398 | The confidence equation: 4 Ingredients that shape your confidence

    · 26 min

    Have you ever wondered why some people seem naturally confident while others struggle with self-doubt? In this episode, I'm breaking down what I call the confidence equation - a framework that explains exactly what…

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