The Art of Speaking Up

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 thought leader who knows how to drive impact in her corporate job.

Book a private session with me (new client special): https://calendly.com/jguz/private-coaching-session-new 

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.

Links:

Bias to action worksheet: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/biastoaction/ 

Private Coaching: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/coaching/ 

The Art of Speaking Up Academy: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/academy/

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 you’re ready to loosen your grip on perfection and feel more powerful in the high-stakes moments, this episode is for you.

Apply to The Art of Speaking Up Academy: 

https://jessguzikcoaching.com/academy/

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!

Apply to The Art of Speaking Up Academy: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/academy/ 

Email me: [email protected]

Listen to the deep dive episode on The Academy:

SPOTIFY:

 https://open.spotify.com/episode/4J3Bi0ifmuImurHMAPQtMr?si=e65GBtlsQNi6Wz_-XC1ukg 

APPLE:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ready-to-speak-like-a-powerful-leader-enrollment/id1436888741?i=1000789222606 

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 happens and I’m suggesting a different approach to growth that involves less pressure and is way more effective.

I am so excited to walk you through this.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Apply to The Art of Speaking Up Academy: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/academy/ 

Email me: [email protected]

Listen to the deep dive episode on The Academy:

SPOTIFY:

 https://open.spotify.com/episode/4J3Bi0ifmuImurHMAPQtMr?si=e65GBtlsQNi6Wz_-XC1ukg 

APPLE:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ready-to-speak-like-a-powerful-leader-enrollment/id1436888741?i=1000789222606 

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 dreaming big so you can create the results you want in your career and life.

Apply to The Art of Speaking Up Academy: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/academy/ 

Email me: [email protected]

Listen to the deep dive episode on The Academy:

SPOTIFY:

 https://open.spotify.com/episode/4J3Bi0ifmuImurHMAPQtMr?si=e65GBtlsQNi6Wz_-XC1ukg 

APPLE:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ready-to-speak-like-a-powerful-leader-enrollment/id1436888741?i=1000789222606 

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 right next step for you.

To submit your application, go to:

https://jessguzikcoaching.com/academy/

If you have questions about the program, email me at [email protected] and I'll circle back with you right away.

I can't wait to meet you inside the program!

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

• Why your confidence disappears under pressure and the missing layers that are keeping you stuck

• How to speak with confidence in intimidating rooms by building the three foundational layers most people overlook

• The #1 most powerful layer for feeling more confident at work — and why it unlocks everything else

If you’re ready to build those deeper layers of confidence - stay tuned to hear more details about The Art of Speaking Up Academy coming later this week

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'm breaking down the three things that will help you get into a flow state when you're speaking — so that speaking feels as natural and effortless as driving a car or brushing your teeth.

To grab the free training, click here: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/ft-2026/ 

Learn about Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mihaly_Csikszentmihalyi 

Work with me:

The Art of Speaking Up Academy:https://jessguzikcoaching.com/academy/ 

Private coaching: Email [email protected]

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 episode, you'll learn:

• Why working on your speaking skills alone won't fix your confidence at work
• The two-skill framework behind confident communication (and the one skill they forget to teach you)
• The real reason you feel like you're "back at square one" after every hard meeting
• How to speak confidently and feel unshakable even during the tough meetings

If you’re ready to unleash your biggest possible voice as a leader - this one’s for you.

Grab the free training - 

Speak Like a Leader: 3 Steps to Communicating With Confidence, Clarity & Influence

https://jessguzikcoaching.com/ft-2026/