The Art of Speaking Up

Most people misunderstand the art of harnessing and projecting confidence when you feel anxious or intimidated.  Honestly, “fake it till you make it” never worked for me or resonated with me.  When I was in corporate, I didn’t want to build confidence that was FAKE – I wanted to build confidence that was sustainable and the REAL deal.   In this episode, I’m walking you through an alternative to “f...

Welcome to the show!  This week’s episode is for the woman who wants to feel bold and powerful when she speaks in meetings.  No matter what your starting point is, there’s a powerful voice inside you and the first step to bringing it out is knowing what obstacles are blocking it.  No matter what your specific situation is, the struggle to speak up is almost always caused by one of three different...

Today’s episode is such a good one!  Today I have on returning guest Bryn Drescher to talk about all things resilience, mindset, and staying committed to your goals.  If you’re realizing that the inner game (confidence & mindset) might be holding you back from sharing your genius at work, you’re going to find this episode super helpful.  Bryn will help you understand how to harness the power of mi...

In this final part of the series, I walk through the #1 thing that will impact your professional evolution.  I am so excited to open your eyes to some guidance and mentorship that I wish I had gotten sooner in my career.  When you put what I share in this episode into practice, not only will your confidence grow, but you’ll be well positioned for the big roles, promotions, and projects that you’re...

In part 2 of this 3 part series, I’m mapping out some concrete action steps that will help you advance your career and ensure you’re on a long term path to growth.  If you are ambitious and you’ve got big dreams of rising up and becoming a powerful leader, part 2 is going to be incredibly important for you.  Tune in to hear how you can take powerful action (starting today) to get yourself on the f...

Today’s episode is foundational if you are focused on moving up and advancing professionally.  Sometimes, you get so focused on the day-to-day at work that you miss the bigger picture when it comes to setting yourself up to advance.  In today’s episode, I’m zooming out and sharing the #1 driver of your professional advancement – and it may not be what you think!  Tune in to part 1 of this multi-pa...

Today’s episode is perfect for anyone who is experiencing frictions with a challenging coworker(s).  Trust me, I know how frustrating this can be – but I also want to help you understand how much it creates an opportunity for you to step into your next level as a leader.  There will always be frictions and people conflicts in any workplace – so the question is – how might these challenges become p...

This week I’m chatting with corporate professional and PowerPoint Pro Whitney Walters.  Today’s episode is a deep dive on Whitney’s journey of boldly advocating for the promotions she wanted, and tackling all the mindset obstacles that popped up along the way.  Whitney’s story is such a beautiful example of what it looks like to go all-in on your growth, even if there are moments when it feels har...

Today I’m talking all about getting promoted.  In today’s episode, I’m walking you through the difference between waiting for a promotion, and asking for one.  I’m sharing some of the thoughts that might keep you from asking you for one, and why you might want to ask for one despite feeling fearful or uncertain.  This episode will open your mind to the fact that YOU are in control of your career d...

Welcome to the show!  This week’s episode is perfect for you if you often worry that maybe you’re not good enough to succeed in your career.  Your mind might have many reasons to justify this concern, but today I’m diving deep into a key mindset concept that will help you sort through the mental muck and take control of your career decisions so you don’t let fear and distorted thinking get in the...

Today’s interview is just wonderful.  Today’s guest Heather is an executive in the healthcare space, and in this conversation she opens up about the inner and outer growth that has helped her to get to where she’s at today.  In this conversation we hit on everything from managing your calendar to learning to embrace your authentic voice.  Heather also shares some super valuable advice on how she’s...

Grab your workshop ticket here (see you there!): https://jessguzikcoaching.com/events/   ~~~~~   Welcome to the show!  Today I’m explaining to you how to position yourself as the top candidate for the role, promotion, or project that you want.  In this episode, I’m walking you through a common mistake most people make when advocating for themselves, and what to do instead.  This episode is perfect...

Grab your workshop ticket here (see you there!): https://jessguzikcoaching.com/events/   ~~~~~   Welcome to the show!  Today’s episode is super special – you’re going to hear some of my past podcast guests open up about things they feel afraid of and how they manage through some of their biggest, hairiest fears.  Below are the guests you’ll hear from, and their episode numbers in case you want to...

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...

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...

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 bigge...

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,...

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...

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 leade...

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 comm...

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 experie...

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 t...

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 p...

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 cap...

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 t...