The Art of Speaking Up

If you ever find yourself feeling stuck in your quest for growth – I want to normalize this experience and remind you that building self-confidence takes TIME.  If you’re anything like my clients, you want to achieve change quickly, and you’re putting a TON of pressure on yourself to make fast progress. And while it’s totally normal to want to achieve fast results, I’m here to remind you of someth...

Today’s episode is all about inspiring you to STICK with your career goals & dreams, even when things get difficult.   In this episode, I’m sharing some reflections on the tough moments many of us experienced in 2023, and also - how those tough moments have the potential to make you STRONGER.   Tune in to hear me start by reflecting on how 2023 has been, and then transition into a list of supe...

Crisp, compelling slide presentations have enormous power when it comes to your career progression - when you consistently impress executives with compelling, high-impact presentations - they’ll be quick to put you on their list of employees to nurture, develop, promote, and watch.   The good news is, become a masterful slide creator is totally possible for you, and in this episode, I’m going to t...

Ever feel like you’d do way better in your role if you just had more expertise, more knowledge, and more answers?   Ever feel like you need to have all the degrees and years of experience in order to have a big impact in your role?   Ever think that success is about having all the answers?   If so, get ready for a radical change in perspective.  In today’s episode, we’re going to examine the fault...

Today I’m interviewing Sofie G., an ambitious, driven female leader and prior alum of The Art of Speaking Up Academy.   In this episode, we’re diving deep into Sofie’s journey of building the confidence and clarity necessary to follow her professional ambitions and step up into a more challenging & more visible role within her company.   You’ll hear us talk about the internal mindset shifts th...

If you’ve recently transitioned into a leadership role or you’re in process of doing more leadership-oriented projects, today’s episode is for you.   In today’s episode, I’m explaining why it is totally normal to struggle during this transition.  Leadership skills are typically learned and built as you go, which means you might be experiencing some growing pains as you transition away from the ind...

Today’s episode is all about mistakes.  When it comes to making mistakes, here’s what I DON’T suggest you do:   -Beat yourself up -Demand perfection of yourself -Use the mistake as evidence that you just can’t get it right.   Instead - I want you to have an empowering relationship with mistakes.  I want you to build confidence in spite of your mistakes, and even become a better leader as a result...

In today’s episode, I’m putting myself in the hotseat and I’m being interviewed by fellow career coach, Ivna Curi. Tune in to hear us dive DEEP into why expertise is overrated when it comes to being an effective voice in the room, and what to focus on instead.  You’ll also hear us share vulnerable stories about our own experiences finding the confidence to share our voices more publicly, and our b...

If you feel like you’re a mess some days and you worry you’ll never feel confident or ‘together’ enough to succeed professionally - I have an important message to share with you.   Being a powerful leader does NOT come from you being perfect and keeping it together all of the time.  It comes from you knowing how to navigate the ups and downs that leaders inevitably face.  The way you’ll get good a...

If you ever find yourself caught in the fear that you aren’t skilled enough to succeed in your role, then today’s episode is for you.   Impostor syndrome (aka, the persistent feeling that you’re unqualified for the work you do) is a super common mindset challenge that might be preventing you from feeling confident and performing at your full potential.   Luckily - impostor syndrome DOESN’T have to...

If you want to feel more confident about yourself and your capabilities at work, this week’s episode is for you.   You don’t need to be perfect, free from self-doubt, or superhuman to grow your belief in yourself.  You just need to learn to become more mentally flexible so you can show up powerfully when you’re faced with obstacles.    Tune into today’s episode to learn how to take powerful action...

To add yourself to the waitlist, head to:   https://jessguzikcoaching.com/academy/     Have questions about The Art of Speaking Up Academy?  Shoot me a note at:   jessica@theartofspeakingup.com   Hope to see you inside!

Compelling verbal communication is a necessary skill for an upwardly mobile career - it helps you make a powerful impression on your audience and build a reputation that’ll help you advance upwards in your company.   In this episode, I’m walking you through the #1 foundation of compelling verbal communication so you can get better at making a powerful impression on your audience and standing out w...

Being a visible and vocal participant in meetings with leaders & execs present is hugely important when it comes to advancing your career - but I also know it can be incredibly intimidating and difficult.  No matter how much you work on your communication skills, sometimes the experience of being surrounded by influential leaders can feel downright overwhelming.   The good news is - you can ge...

Strong, effective verbal communication is a non-negotiable if you want to thrive in a corporate setting. The good news is, you don’t need to be the smartest, most charming, or most experienced person in the room to communicate effectively. All you need are a few simple foundational communication skills that even a total beginner can get good at.  Tune into today’s episode to hear me walk you throu...

If you struggle with negative thoughts and negative self-talk, today’s episode is for you.  Today I’m walking you through some common psychological habits that can amplify negative thinking, and offering you tools and suggestions to help make sure these negative thoughts don’t get in the way of you making bold choices that help you stand out in your workplace.  I know negative thoughts and negativ...

Today I'm doing something different....   Instead of sharing a tip or lesson with you, I wanted to ask you what YOU most want to hear about.     If you could take 2 or 3 minutes and tell me what the single biggest challenge you’re struggling with is…   It would mean the world to me, and It’ll help me shape my upcoming podcast episodes around the topics you want to hear about most   To access the s...

If you want to be a highly effective verbal communicator, today’s episode is for you.  You might think you need to always sound super crisp and super polished in order to communicate effectively - but in this episode I’m going to show you why that isn’t true, and help you see that releasing the pressure to sound perfect will actually help you be MORE effective in the long run.   If you’re ready to...

If the idea of speaking off the cuff stresses you out, today’s episode will hopefully be a breath of fresh air!   I used to struggle big time when it comes to speaking off the cuff, but eventually I hit my stride and became super confident and comfortable speaking without a pre-planned script or agenda.   I believe it’s a skill that anyone can develop, and in this week’s episode I’m sharing 3 tips...

If you want to thrive in your corporate career without overworking, managing up is an essential skill to master. In this week’s 2-part episode series, I’m demystifying what it looks like to manage up and showing you exactly how to do it when you’re faced with a new or challenging project at work.   Tune in to learn why managing up is so important and how to get really good at it.   P.S. To access...

If you want to thrive in your corporate career without overworking, managing up is an essential skill to master. In this week’s 2-part episode series, I’m demystifying what it looks like to manage up and showing you exactly how to do it when you’re faced with a new or challenging project at work.   Tune in to learn why managing up is so important and how to get really good at it.   P.S. To access...

This week on the podcast I’m honored to welcome Betty Chan - authenticity coach, prior 9-5er, and all around amazing and thoughtful human.   Join us for a wisdom-packed conversation where Betty shares advice on being more of your authentic self, being more self-accepting, embracing the challenges inherent in the change process, and so much more.     Be sure to check out Betty’s work and follow her...

If you want to advance into leadership roles (and thrive once you’re in them), you have to master the skill of assertiveness.   I see lots of women get stuck when it comes to assertiveness because they think they need to be more aggressive & domineering in order to be assertive (and they *hate* doing this).   But what if I told you that your natural kindness and empathy are your greatest super...

You’re capable of SO much more than you think you are.     I know that when things are feeling tough or you’re in a rough patch, you mind start doubting yourself and your capabilities.     But the truth is, the rough patches you’re encountering are the perfect time to double down, strengthen your mindset, and prove to yourself that even the toughest obstacle isn’t going to get between you and your...

This week on the podcast I’m interviewing Felicia Ann Rose Enuha, host and creator of The Trill MBA show podcast. During this in-person conversation that we had in Felicia’s studio, she shares wisdom to help you navigate some of the landmines that pop in the corporate space.  She also shares what it’s been like for her being a Black woman in corporate, and walks through how advice like “be your au...