The Art of Speaking Up

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...

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...