The Art of Speaking Up
The Art of Speaking Up is a podcast that empowers professional women to achieve their wildest career goals by helping them strengthen their voices and find their inner power. The show aims to motivate, entertain, and remind working women that no matter what they might be struggling with, anything is possible for them in their careers. In addition to providing strengths-based professional empowerment, the show curates practical career advice on topics like career advancement, goal setting, job searching, stress management, salary negotiation and more.
442 | Executive communication foundations: 4 ways to impress leadership when you speak
Executive communication is essential if you want to be seen as a leader in your corporate job. When your executive communication is strong, senior leadership respects and far more likely to support your path towards leadership and buy into the work you’re doing.
Today I’m teaching you the 4 foundational skills you need to master executive communication. You’ll learn how to sound strategic, how to earn respect, and how communicate in a way that makes people see you as a leader.
I cannot w...
441 | Why am I not seen as a leader? 8 habits holding you back (part 2)
Welcome to part 2 of my episode series where I’m helping you be seen as a leader in your corporate job. If you’re working hard but something’s blocking your reputation as a leader - this episode series will demystify what’s going on and help you figure out how to build a leadership reputation that helps you get ahead.
If you found this episode helpful, make sure to also listen to part 1.
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440 | Why am I not seen as a leader? 8 habits holding you back (part 1)
Do you want be known as a leader in your corporate job?
When you have that rock-solid leadership reputation, it’s easier to break into executive roles. The respect you command creates momentum in your day to day work and your long term trajectory within your company.
Today I’m sharing 4 out of the 8 habits that get in the way of being seen as a leader in your corporate job. You’ll learn why working too hard can actually be detrimental, and how to adjust your communication style so you comm...
439 | Executive presence: 4 simple ways to boost your leadership credibility in meetings
Executive presence can be a bit loaded. On the one hand - it’s super important for you professional growth in your corporate job. It’s how you show people you have great communication skills and leadership skills.
On the other hand - executive presence can be quite confusing. People will tell you to develop it, without explaining what it is, which can lead to a lot of confusion.
Today, I’m pulling back the curtain on executive presence. I’m going to teach you exactly what executive presence is, and the...
438 | How to speak strategically when presenting to senior leadership
Sounding strategic when you speak at work is easier than most people think. You don’t need to be perfectly polished or scripted to wow leaders with your executive communication - you simply need to learn how to speak about your work in a way that highlights your impact.
Today, I’m teaching you how to do that. You’ll learn a powerful tool for speaking strategically so your executive presence can elevate to the level of a senior leader. The tool I’m teaching will help you earn respect, credibility, and a reputation as a though...
437 | 10 Meeting habits that make you look like a leader
Running meetings strategically and confidently is one of the best ways to demonstrate your leadership chops. In today's episode, I'm teaching you 10 simple behaviors that will strengthen your reputation as a highly impactful leader. I'm covering everything from pre-meeting prep, to kicking off your meeting strategically, to closing in a way that highlights the strategic value of your work. If you're ready to grow your reputation and feel way more powerful walking into your next meeting, you don't want to miss this one.
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436 | How to lead confidently - even when things don’t go perfectly feat. Rosine Uwineza & Ritu Chhabriya
What if confidence isn’t about doing it perfectly, but instead about trusting yourself to handle what happens when things don’t go perfectly?
In today’s episode, I’m joined by two past Academy clients, Rosine and Ritu, for an honest conversation about perfectionism, the inner critic, and what it really takes to become a confident leader while being true to yourself.
We explore how to stop relying on external validation, recover more quickly when things don’t go perfectly, navigate conflict with greater confidence, and communicate from a place of clarity and self-trust.
If yo...
435 | From quiet to confident: wisdom for bringing your dreams to life (part 3: the power of GRIT)
What if no meeting, no tough stakeholder, and no hard question could shake your confidence? That's the power of GRIT. In this final episode of my series on bringing your dreams to life, I break down what grit is, why it's the key to the confident voice you desire, and how it turns the situations that used to rattle you into proof of how POWERFUL you are.
Let’s dive in!
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434 | From quiet to confident: wisdom for bringing your dreams to life (part 2: you don’t need to rush)
Welcome to part two in my Wisdom for Bringing Your Dreams to Life series.
Today’s episode is counterintuitive: I’m going to argue that the best way to develop a confident voice is to do it slowly.
It’s totally normal to want to make progress quickly, but what we don’t realize is that rushing can sneakily sabotage us. The end result is ironic. Being in a rush causes you to grow more slowly.
In this episode, I’m breaking down why this happe...
433 | From quiet to confident: wisdom for bringing your dreams to life (part 1: dreaming big)
If you’ve ever dreamed of having a more confident voice - only to have a voice inside your head say:
“Don’t be silly - you’re not capable”
Then today’s episode is for you.
The truth is - if you struggle to DREAM big, you’ll struggle to ACHIEVE big. Being brave enough to own & declare your dreams is an un-skippable step in creating the change you desire. In part 1 of this 3 part series, I’m teaching you how to get really good at drea...
Ready to speak like a powerful leader? Enrollment for The Art of Speaking Up Academy is open!
I'm so pumped - enrollment for The Art of Speaking Up Academy is officially open!
If you're ready to develop a fearless and powerful voice as a leader - you don't want to miss this bonus announcement episode.
I'm teaching you how The Academy can help you develop a confident voice so you can grow your impact (and reputation) as a leader. I'll walk you through The Academy curriculum, teach you how the program helps you transform in a deeper way than just listening to the podcast, and how to know if this is the r...
432 | How to stay confident when the room feels intimidating: the 5 layer model of building confidence
If you want to feel more confident speaking up at work so you can boldly share your voice as a leader - today’s episode is for you. If your confidence disappears the moment the room feels intimidating - it’s not because you inherently lack confidence. It’s because building real confidence is a 5 layer process - and most people are missing one or two key layers. In this episode you’ll learn:
• The 5 layer model of confidence and why not all layers are created equal when it comes to building real, lasting confidence<...
431 | How to make speaking feel effortless: getting into a flow state
If you struggle to speak confidently at work and want to be able to express yourself more effectively, today's episode is for you.
You may have heard of the concept of a flow state — a state in which you're so absorbed in the task at hand that your sense of self-consciousness disappears. A flow state can happen when you're speaking, and it's one of the most powerful ways to express yourself both effectively and effortlessly.
If you're struggling to speak up, it could be because you're blocked from attaining that flow state. In today's episode, I...
430 | Speak confidently at work by mastering this one underrated skill
Ever walked out of a meeting thinking "that did not go well"?
Maybe you talked in circles. Maybe you didn't sound confident. Maybe a tough question caught you off guard and you froze.
If this sounds familiar - you are not alone, and most importantly, you can 100% overcome thi.
In this episode, I teach the one skill you need to thrive during those high pressure moments. Most professional development advice ignores what I’m covering in today’s episode - and yet, it’s the most important thing you need. .
In this epis...
429 | The subtle but critical reputational shifts that get you ahead in corporate
If you want to have a successful corporate career - your reputation is the #1 most powerful asset you need to build. But here’s the catch - a good reputation isn’t always enough to propel you into leadership. In fact - certain kinds of GOOD reputations can actually slow down your path towards corporate leadership roles.
In today’s episode, I’m breaking down these mechanics in detail. I’m teaching you the 4 types of “good” reputations, how to know which one(s) you have, and I’m explaining which ones get you ahead and which one...
428 | How to show up confident – even when the room feels challenging (feat. Danya Tesarski, Maya Phillips & Liz Everett)
The dream scenario is you walk into that next meeting feeling totally ready. You’re prepped with talking points, you share them seamlessly, and you leave feeling amazing.
But real life is usually much messier than that. You don’t have time to prepare. You’re the least experienced person in the room. The conversation takes a messy turn you weren’t expecting.
These moments can feel like uphill battles. But - what if I told you that these uphill battle moments are the most valuable thing that can happen to you profes...
427 | 4 meeting habits that grow your reputation as a capable, strategic leader
The meeting habits you bring into the room at work determine whether you’re seen as a leader (and not just a hard worker). In this episode, I teach you four meeting habits that grow your reputation and get you seen as the capable, strategic leader you know you can be.
Most ambitious women are doing great work. But great work isn't enough to get you promoted - you have to show up in meetings as someone who leads, who creates impact, and who knows how to be strategic.
I'm breaking down the four habits th...
426 | Why it’s hard to share your expertise in the room
Do you struggle to speak up and share your expertise in the room? If you feel like there’s a gap between your skills in your role and the skills you show people in meetings - today’s episode is for you. Today I’m explaining why it can be hard to feel confident speaking up in meetings, even when you have solid expertise you want to share. I’m teaching you the 3 bridge skills that’ll help you bridge the gap between the knowledge you possess, and your ability to speak up and share it in meetings. If you’re read...
425 | Will AI take your job? The 2 communication skills that make you AI-proof
With AI proliferating at a rapid pace - it has professionals wondering: will AI take my job?
Today I want to help quell the fear of AI job displacement by highlighting the leadership communication skills that AI can never replace.
When you know how to speak effectively and persuasively - it becomes hard for AI to take your job, because AI is incredibly limited in this area.
In this episode you’ll learn:
-The 3 types of communication that companies value
-Why AI can...
424 | Stop overworking: 4 ways to decline extra work without hurting your reputation
If you’re overworking in your 9-5 job - you’re probably wondering how you’re supposed to decline extra work without risking your reputation. Getting asked to do extra work creates an inherent tension - say yes, and you end up overworking and risking burnout. Say no, and you risk looking like you’re not a team player.
In today’s episode, I’m teaching you a third, better option to help you stop overworking. I’m teaching you how to decline extra work strategically, in a way that makes you look thoughtful, strategic, and trustworthy. ...
423 | Why comparing yourself to coworkers who *seem* more confident stifles your true potential
Stop comparing yourself to others who seem more confident - it's stifling your potential
Have you ever watched a coworker speak up in a meeting – calm, poised, totally composed – and immediately felt your own confidence deflate? If comparing yourself to other people leaves you feeling like you're behind, or like everyone else has something you don't, this episode is for you.
Here's the truth: constantly comparing yourself to others who seem more confident is one of the most damaging things you can do to your self confidence and the comparison you're making probably isn't even accu...
422 | How to disagree with senior leaders without being confrontational
Have you ever stayed quiet in a meeting because disagreeing with a senior leader felt too confrontational? In this episode, I'm teaching you the TATER Framework — a simple, four-step approach to disagreeing with your boss (or executive leaders) in a way that feels collaborative and not at all confrontational. This will help you manage up effectively and get credit for the leadership skills you bring to the room.
In this episode you'll learn:
-How to disagree with senior leaders without being adversarial
-A simple framework for pushing back at work with confidence
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421 | How to feel confident no matter what room you're in
If you want to feel more confident at work, today's episode is for you.
People often think that confidence at work comes from having knowledge, expertise, and perfect communication. But in today's episode, I'm going to show you why that isn't true. I'll teach you what variables actually matter when it comes to building confidence, and share a blueprint you can use to grow your confidence at work.
By the end of this episode, you'll understand exactly why the most confident leaders aren't necessarily the smartest or most hardworking ones in the bunch — and you'll be...
420 | Executive presence: 3 beliefs that’ll make you unstoppable in the room
A confident executive presence is one of your biggest differentiators at work - it’s what helps you stand out as a leader and build a reputation as an impact maker. If you’re ready to develop an executive presence that’s truly unstoppable - you must tune into this episode. I’m teaching you the 3 beliefs that’ll help you skyrocket your executive presence in the room - and I think they’ll surprise you.
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419 | How to speak with confidence (and why it can be hard)
Do you struggle to speak confidently at work? In this episode, you'll learn exactly why speaking with confidence is so much harder than it looks, and what to do about it.
Most people focus on learning the foundations of executive communication - how to articulate your thoughts clearly, how to sound polished. But confident speaking isn’t just about articulating your thoughts clearly. It requires mastering three separate sets of skills: technical skills, performance skills, and pressure skills. In today’s episode, I’m teaching you the difference between these three sets of skills and sharing my best t...
418 | Corporate is hard right now - how to feel alive and motivated despite the chaos
Corporate is hard right now - and if you're feeling burnt out, discouraged, or disconnected from your motivation, you are not alone. In this episode, I'm sharing three perspectives to help you reconnect with your inner spark during one of the most challenging seasons the corporate world has seen in years.
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417 | How great leaders handle questions they can’t answer
You're in a meeting. Someone asks you a question you don't know the answer to. What do you do?
In this episode, I'm teaching you 4 "time-stopping techniques" — communication tactics that buy you time, protect your credibility, and help you respond with confidence when you're put on the spot at work.
You'll learn:
The Validation technique The Open-Ended Probe The Closed-Ended Probe The Future Over-Deliver
These are the exact tactics leaders use to handle tough questions while maintaining their credibility.
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416 | You're not broken: how to build confidence without trying to fix yourself
Are you trying to build confidence at work but feel like you're stuck in a cycle of never being good enough?
In this episode, I'm breaking down two very different approaches to building confidence — the Fixing Method and the Expansion Method — and explaining why one of them works while the other one sabotages growth.
If you struggle with perfectionist standards, crushing pressure, and a lose-lose cycle where no amount of progress ever feels like enough - this is the episode for you.
I’ll help you see that youre already capable, and that building...
415 | Executive communication: a step-by-step guide to impressing senior leaders when you speak
You don't need to speak perfectly to impress senior leaders. You just need to know how to engage them emotionally. In this episode, I'm teaching you the Theater Framework – my 3-part system for inspiring and impressing an executive audience when you speak.
Most advice about executive communication focuses on what to say. But the leaders who leave the strongest impression know it's really about how you make people feel - and that’s what I’m helping you with today.
You'll learn:
Why executive audiences aren't there for the information (and what they actually want) ...414 | The hidden key to confidence (that most high-achievers struggle with)
If you've been working hard to build confidence at work – studying, preparing, accumulating wins — but still feel like something is missing, this episode is for you.
The real foundation of confidence isn't skills or accomplishments - it’s something much deeper. In today’s episode, I’m explaining what this missing ingredient is, and why high achievers often struggle with it.
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413 | 3 ways to instantly sound more authoritative when you speak
Want to sound more confident, credible, and authoritative when you speak at work?
In this episode, I’m breaking down a simple but powerful communication framework called the three-party triangle - a tool that will instantly elevate how you come across in meetings, presentations, and high-stakes conversations.
Most professionals focus only on the topic they’re speaking about. But if you want to build executive presence and be seen as a leader, you need to do more than just share information.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
How to communicate with more author...412 | How to respond when someone talks over you at work
Getting talked over at work puts you in a lose-lose situation – stay quiet and lose your chance to speak, or talk back over them and risk looking difficult.
In this episode, I'm teaching you a three-step approach that helps you take back the floor after someone interrupts you, without coming across as aggressive or confrontational.
You'll learn:
How to use persuasion techniques to take back the floor The exact pivot phrase to use when redirecting the conversation back to your topic How to re-engage the room emotionally so your return to the floor feels sea...411 | How to stop rambling and speak clearly (the sandwich method)
Rambling when you speak can feel frustrating. You start talking, you lose your train of thought, and suddenly you’re going in circles.
In this episode, I’m going to show you exactly how to stop rambling and start articulating your thoughts clearly using a simple structure I call the sandwich method.
This is one of the easiest ways to sound more confident, more organized, and more polished when you speak – especially in meetings, presentations, or high-stakes conversations at work.
Inside this video, you’ll learn:
How to use the sandwich method for clea...Own the room, part 3: the bigger impact you’re meant to be making
Are you working hard but not getting the recognition you deserve? Do you feel like you could be making a bigger impact? If so - today’s episode is for you. Today, I’m sharing an empowering framework to help you grow your impact and get recognized for the talents you bring as a leader.
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Own the room, part 2: when you’re asked to lead rooms you don’t feel ready for – and it rattles your confidence
If you’ve ever stepped into a bigger project or new role that required you to lead in bigger rooms - today’s episode is for you. These situations can cause you to spiral - you feel out of your element, you struggle to show up confidently, and you leave wondering if you even have that leadership capability in you.
The good news? You’re absolutely not stuck, and in today’s episode I’m explaining how to thrive in these challenging, transitional situations. If you’re ready to go from feeling stuck to feeling empowered - you...
410 | The one overlooked pivot that helps you speak up powerfully at work
Do you want to stop holding yourself back and start speaking up more frequently (and confidently) at work?
If you’ve been prepping what to say and learning communication frameworks - only to continue feeling intimidated when the spotlight’s on you - then you must listen to today’s episode.
Today I’m explaining why you keep getting stuck, and teaching you one subtle but wildly effective shift to help you develop a confident voice that grows your impact and furthers your career path.
Enrollment f...
409 | BONUS: The Art of Speaking Up Academy is open for enrollment (April 6th-13th)
The Art of Speaking Up Academy is officially open for enrollment from 4/6-4/13!
I am SO excited to welcome you into this program and help you uncover just how powerful your voice truly is.
In this bonus episode, I'm giving you a deep dive into the program: who it's for, what you get inside, and how it'll help you develop a confident voice as a leader.
Enrollment is open - click here to apply:
https://jessguzikcoaching.com/academy/
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Own the room, part 1: you decide your role in the room
If you’re wanting to have a bigger, bolder voice in the room at work - welcome to the own the room mini series!
In this mini series, I’m sharing powerful mindset shifts that will help you go from quiet & overthinking, to taking up space fearlessly.
Today’s installment of the series will help you walk into that room as the strongest, most determined version of yourself. This episode is designed to be a potent jolt of motivation, so you don’t want to skip it.
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408 | Speak with confidence: 7 lessons to make your voice unstoppable
That confident voice you desire won’t come from getting the words perfect, or being perfectly prepped for your next meeting - instead, it’ll come from being so internally strong that those high-pressure moments can’t shake you.
Today, I’m sharing 7 lessons to help you build the internal strength you need to develop a voice that’s unstoppable. If you’ve been wanting to speak up more and grow your impact in the room - you don’t want to skip this one.
Enrollment for The Art of Speaking Up Academy opens M...
407 | The leadership voice you already have (and how to access it) feat. Christine Graves & Stephanie Serraino
Have you ever felt like you need to change who you are and show up different in order to have a strong leadership voice at work?
Today’s episode will turn that idea on its head, and show you why your authentic voice is also the most effective one. Today, I’m interviewing two alums of my program - Christine and Stephanie - and they’re sharing the process that helped them stop overthinking and start trusting their instinct and their authentic voices as leaders.
You’ll meet Christine - Christine is a Regula...
