The Art of Speaking Up

Today’s episode is for you if you struggle to speak up in meetings and want to have a stronger voice in the room.  In this solo episode, I’m walking you through how speaking up in meetings fits into your confidence-building process, and how to find the motivation to push yourself outside your comfort zone, even when it feels super edgy or scary to do so.  After listening to this episode, you proba...

This week I’m talking to confidence coach, podcaster, and bestselling author Sheena Yap Chan all about the growth process, building confidence, finding your voice, and best of all – Sheena’s new book, Asian Women Who Boss Up.   This is one of those wonderful winding conversations - in it you’ll hear us talk about:   -Sheena’s definition of confidence -How to navigate rejection and not be afraid to...

Today’s episode is for you if getting promoted is important to you, and if you’re ready to learn what steps you can take to speed up your path to promotion.  So often, it can feel like getting promoted is outside of your control – but this isn’t true.  In today’s episode I’m sharing some actionable advice that will help speed up your path to promotion and explaining to you why you have way more po...

In today’s bonus episode, I’m answering some questions I’ve been receiving about The Art of Speaking Up Academy.  If you’re trying to decide if this program is right for you or if you’re wanting to join but you’re feeling nervous or worried about whether it’s a fit, this episode will help you figure out if this program is right for you.    Doors to enrollment close on Monday, November 22nd at 9pm...

If you want to build BIG confidence and become a powerful leader, there are certain mindset shifts you have to make.  You’ll have to let go of old, limited ways of thinking and make room for more expansive thinking and much greater emotional resilience.  Today’s episode is all about making the shift from being risk-averse and keeping yourself and your goals small, to being courageous and taking th...

Grab the free assertiveness ebook here: https://www.assertivenessebook.com/   Assertiveness is an essential skill for excelling in your role and becoming a leader in your industry – but it’s also one of the most challenging communication skills to develop.  How do you respond when someone tells you that your thinking is wrong?  How do you defend your work without sounding defensive?  These situati...

Today’s episode is for anyone who is struggling with finding a confident & assertive voice at work.  Speaking assertively can bring a ton of fears and insecurities to the surface, and this is what makes it one of the most challenging forms of communication.  The good news is, once you begin to understand why it can feel so hard, you’ll feel much better equipped to navigate it.  Tune into today’s e...

Today’s episode is for you if you want to stop hiding and shrinking away in meetings during moments where you’re lacking knowledge or expertise.  Even though these moments can sometimes feel overwhelming or disorienting, they are actually really important opportunities to grow and flex your leadership muscles.  Tune into today’s episode to find out how to navigate these moments, and to understand...

Today’s episode is for you if you want to advance in your career AND become a powerful presence in meetings.  Your actions and choices in meetings will impact how much the leaders around you feel ready to advocate for you to move into bigger projects and roles.  Meetings have the power to become the single most effective driver of your career advancement – if you have the proper tools to show up i...

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...