The Art of Speaking Up

As you transition into leadership, you’ll be expected to get things done without necessarily doing them yourself.  This means your persuasion skills will have to be really top-notch so you can create impact by influencing others to support and buy into your ideas.  The good news is, you don’t need to be super aggressive or inauthentic to get good at this, and in today’s episode, I’m showing you ho...

If you want to develop a reputation that helps you advance into leadership positions, executive communication is an essential skill to develop.  In today’s episode, we’re going back to basics and I’m explaining what executive communication actually is, & walking you through the fundamental ideas you need to grasp in order to get really good at it.  You’ll walk away from this episode with a cle...

Feeling down, frustrated, or in need of a pick-me-up? Today’s episode is PERFECT for you.  It’s all about how to identify, and truly connect with the things about you that make you exceptional.  If you have troubles believing you’re talented, and if you tend to fixate on the negative things about yourself (vs. the positive), you absolutely must listen to today’s episode.  Learning what makes you e...

Success in Corporate America is NOT just about hard work - it’s also about being strategic in the way you communicate the value of the work you do.  The more skilled you are at selling yourself, your work, and the impact you’re creating, the more people will see you as a leader.  If you feel like you’re at a plateau and people aren’t recognizing the impact you’re having, today’s episode is for you...

If you’re someone who cares deeply about doing your job right, today’s episode is for you.  Sometimes in our quest to do our job “correctly,” we unintentionally spend a lot of time overthinking every little decision.  This can slow down our execution and make it difficult for us to lead effectively.  In today’s episode, I’m sharing a powerful reframe that’ll help you stop trying to do things the “...

Assertive communication is a non-negotiable skill for success in your corporate career - it’s how you establish a reputation as a thought leader and it’s how you make a big impact in the work you do.   If you’re anything like my clients - you might struggle to communicate assertively.  You may be afraid of stepping on peoples’ toes and you may struggle to figure out how to be assertive without cro...

If you work in a corporate environment in a role that requires you to interface with other teams, running into challenging coworkers and stakeholders is inevitable.  While I know it can feel super frustrating, working with challenging stakeholders is a super important leadership skill to build.  In this week’s episode, I’m walking you through a key mindset shift that’ll empower you to navigate the...

If you want to feel more confident about your capabilities at work, today’s episode is for you.  In today’s episode, I’m sharing a powerful mindset reframe to help you stop thinking you aren’t talented enough, and start proving to yourself that you can create any result you want with the exact skills and talents that you have.  If you are ready to STOP getting sucked into the self-doubt and start...

Growing your self-confidence is hands down one of the single most powerful things you can do to further your career.   When you feel more confident, your leadership and execution gets stronger.  You start to have a bigger impact, and seeing this impacts helps you grow your confidence even MORE.  You start to enter into an upward spiral where you confidence improves your execution, and your executi...

Assertive communication is an essential skill for elevating into leadership positions, and yet, it’s one of the top things I see my clients struggle with.   In today’s episode, I’m sharing the #1 thing I see people get wrong about assertive communication, and showing you why assertiveness isn’t about being aggressive.  If you’re someone who wants to figure out how to be assertive without being ove...

Assertive communication is an essential skill for elevating into leadership positions, and yet, it’s one of the top things I see my clients struggle with.   In today’s episode, I’m sharing the #1 thing I see people get wrong about assertive communication, and showing you why assertiveness isn’t about being aggressive.  If you’re someone who wants to figure out how to be assertive without being ove...

If you want to be crisp, concise and super polished when you speak - today’s episode is for you.   In this episode, I’m breaking down why it can feel so hard to be concise (spoiler: it’s not the reason you think).  I’m also teaching you foolproof, beginner level tools that anyone can use to help achieve a more crisp, concise verbal communication.   My goal is for you to leave this episode with one...

Your verbal communication is one of your most powerful assets when it comes to furthering your career.   Strong executive communication will not only strengthen the outcomes you get in meetings, but it’ll solidify your reputation as a leader and help you advance more quickly within your company.   In today’s episode, I’m sharing two simple tweaks that’ll help you make your communication more power...

If you want to be super confident and compelling when you speak, today’s episode is for you.  In this episode, I’m revealing the #1 ingredient when it comes to compelling verbal communication - and it might not be what you think it is (or you might know EXACTLY what it is if you’ve been listening to my show for awhile ;)   If you’re ready to uplevel the way you speak so you can impress leaders and...

This week's full length episode is delayed due to some really bad luck (and bad decisions...#oops), so today I'm publishing a BONUS minisode, both to update you on the delay, and to share 3 quickfire communication tips to help you elevate your executive communication.   I hope you enjoy this episode and be sure to sit tight...because I've got a regular, FULL length episode coming this week.  

In part 2 of this episode series, I’m deep diving into the #1 key ingredient that will help you thrive in your 9-5 career.  Tune in to hear me explain what this powerful ingredient is, and how to go about building it so you can achieve big success in your corporate career.   Enjoy! P.S. To access the free resource library, head to https://jessguzikcoaching.com/freeresources/

This week’s episode is a JUICY one!    If you want to create big success and build big confidence along the way - you’re going to love this episode.  Today I’m walking you through the 2-part framework I use to help my coaching clients achieve standout results in their careers AND build lasting, genuine self-confidence to go with it.   This episode will help you understand why you might be feeling...

One of the most powerful ingredients that’ll accelerate your career path is the skill of executive communication.  When you master the art of speaking to executives in a way that’s compelling, persuasive, and crisp - you stand out in a BIG way and are able to facilitate deeper, more productive meetings that enhance your work outputs AND your reputation.   In today’s episode, I’m walking you throug...

If you want to have a thriving 9-5 career AND a super high quality of life outside of your career, you’re going to love today’s episode.   I’m chatting with fellow coach Katrina McGhee about all things rest, taking breaks, and taking care of your wellbeing as you make big moves in your corporate career.  We live in a world that tells us that we need to sacrifice our personal time (and joy) in orde...

If you struggle with impostor syndrome, aka the persistent feeling that you’re lacking the skills you need to succeed in your role - then today’s episode is for you.   You might feel like you need to quick acquire new skills so you can stop feeling inadequate in your role, but the truth is - chasing skills can become a never ending task where no matter how many new skills you build, you STILL feel...

Are you afraid of your mind going blank when you’re speaking?  If so, you’re not alone.  The fear of going blank when you’re talking is one of the biggest things I see preventing ambitious professionals from speaking up more and having a stronger voice at work. The good news?  It’s a fear you can work through, and in today’s episode I’m breaking down the mindset AND tactics you’ll need to become u...

In this final episode of the assertive communication series, I’m diving into all the incredible positive changes you’ll experience when you start communicating more assertively.   The truth is - assertive communication is challenging.  It requires you to step up and face your fears in ways you haven’t before, and it’s SO important that you’re tapped into the benefits of assertiveness so that you h...

If you’re trying to find your voice and become more assertive at work, you’ve very likely confronted the fear of saying the wrong thing.  The more assertive you are, the more ideas you’re contributing, which increases the likelihood of making a faux-pas when you’re contributing. If you fear contributing something that turns out to be incorrect, you are not alone.  And even better - this fear does...

One of the biggest things that prevents people from being more assertive is the fear of being judged.  As soon as you anticipate shifting to a more assertive communication style, you may experience a ton of fears, like:   -What if people judge me? -What if people think I sound stupid? -What if people think I’m overstepping? -What if people are unimpressed by me?   If the fear of judgment is preven...

If you struggle to communicate assertively, you’re not alone.  I’ve coached over 100 women and assertiveness is one of the most common struggles I’ve seen as a coach. The good news is, there IS a way to become more assertive and there’s a way to do it that can feel GOOD and AUTHENTIC to you.  So many women worry that in order to be assertive, they have to act rude, aggressive, or inauthentic.  Thi...