Welcome to the show!  Today’s episode is perfect for you if you want to sound more credible when you speak up at work.   The interesting thing about speaking up is that in order to sound smart – it’s about making things as simple as possible for your audience (even if your audience is just 1 person!)

In this episode I’ll show you how.

If you want to grab a copy of my stress-reducing morning journal, just rate or review the show and email me to let me know at [email protected] – you’ll hear back from me and I’ll send it right over.  Easy peasy!

To get your free copy of my ebook, “The Smart Ambitious Woman’s Guide to Assertiveness in the Workplace,” use the link below:

https://www.assertivenessebook.com/

I’d love to hear what you thought of today’s episode – feel free to DM me on Instagram (@theartofspeakingup) or come say hi in the facebook group:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/theartofspeakingup/

I hope you have a magical week!

Love,

Jess

Today we invite special guest, Ashlee Leppert a recent veteran of the United States coast guard, and even more recent author of her memoir, "The Hurricane Within" to sit down and talk about her incredible experiences and journey of strength, compassion, and inspiration. She opens up about her intense Coast Gaurd search and rescue missions, learning the strength in asking for help, and what led her to write her incredible memoir. Ashlee is truly an inspiration and wonderful person who reminds us that strength is always available to us – even when things get really, really hard.

Ashlee’s Book & Contact Information:

Ashlee’s Book, The Hurricane Within:

https://www.amazon.com/Hurricane-Within-Ashlee-Leppert-ebook/dp/B07Y8RZLRP

Ashlee’s website: https://www.thehurricanewithin.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehurricanewithin/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_hurricane_within/

Jess’s contact information:

Email: [email protected]

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theartofspeakingup/?hl=en

Free Resources:

Ebook: The Smart Ambitious Woman’s Guide to Assertiveness in the Workplace: https://www.assertivenessebook.com/

Private Facebook Group:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/theartofspeakingup/

Thank you so much for tuning in this week!

-Jess

Today’s episode is another piece of my writing that I’m sharing with you.  It’s about what it means to build strength as a woman, and what it means to let go of people pleasing and replace it with authenticity and truth.  It’s about the grief and struggle involved in saying goodbye to old pieces of ourselves, but also the glory of replacing those pieces with something strong and new.

Want to download my assertiveness ebook?  Grab it here: https://www.assertivenessebook.com/

And use the link below to reserve your spot in book club.  If you can click on August 9th, it means there are still spots: https://calendly.com/jguz/art-of-speaking-up-book-club

It would mean so much if you could share your feedback on this episode.  Please feel free to reach out on:

Instagram: @theartofspeakingup

Email: [email protected]

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theartofspeakingup/

Sending so much love,

Jess

Welcome to the show!  If you’re interested in joining the August 9th event, you can find the link here:

https://calendly.com/jguz/art-of-speaking-up-book-club

And the assertiveness ebook here:

https://www.assertivenessebook.com/

And now – onto the focus of today’s show!

Today’s guest Leigha is not just an incredible leader in the corporate space and career and life coach, but also a wonderfully authentic and insightful human.  In this conversation we dive deep into the mindset challenges that many women cover at work.  You’ll hear us talk about:

-Impostor syndrome

-Difficult & shameful emotions & struggles at work

-Achieving success without giving up you truly are

-How to make fear feel less big & daunting

-How Leigha works with fear and helps clients explore the underlying thoughts

-One of Leigha’s favorite exercises for cultivating self-belief and self confidence

-The struggle to believe that change is possible

-How to belief in our abilities and cultivate self confidence

-The importance of allowing yourself to dream

-Leigha’s daily practice that helps her feel confident & chase (and achieve!) her biggest goals & dreams

-The importance of cultivating a healthy relationship with failure

-How to become less afraid of rejection

-The importance of letting go of control

-Leigha’s relationship with her femininity, and how her experience of her femininity changes/shows up in a professional setting

-Leigha’s process of re-learning how to be her authentic self at work

Get in touch with Leigha at:

www.leighamaycoaching.com

To join the facebook group, click here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theartofspeakingup/

As always, thank you for tuning in, and have a great day!

Welcome!  I’m so excited to announce the release of my new ebook “Speak Without Fear: The Smart Ambitious Woman’s Guide to Assertiveness in the Workplace.” 

You can grab your free copy at https://www.assertivenessebook.com/

Once you receive your ebook, you’ll receive a link to reserve your spot in the August 9th book club.  We’ll be meeting at 10am PST via zoom and I can’t wait to see you there!

And a bit more on today’s episode, which is all about learning to be assertive at work.  I spent a lot of time feeling totally afraid and paralyzed at the thought of being more vocal and outspoken, and this became a problem, because assertiveness is extremely important for one’s professional growth.

This is what inspired me to write my ebook.  Tune into today’s episode to learn more about why assertiveness matters so much, and why it doesn’t have to feel awful, weird, or agro. 

Sending love,

Jess

Welcome to the show!  Today’s guest Jeanette is a triple threat: podcast host, marketing executive, and career coach.  This episode is jam packed with conversation and advice around taking control of your career and finding the confidence to show up at your best at work.  Listen through to hear us talk about:

-Stakeholder management

-Building soft skills

-Showing more of yourself at work

-Networking in a way that feels natural

-Impostor syndrome vs. being in an unsupportive work environment

-Jeanette’s experience of being the only Black woman in the room

-How to advocate for a promotion

-The importance of having balance

-Keeping your career in perspective

-Growing out of perfectionism

-Having the courage to share ideas

-Testing and learning

-The importance of allyship, and suggestions for how to be a strong ally

I hope you loved this conversation as much as I did.  Here are the resources & contact information mentioned in the episode:

The healthy mind platter: https://www.drdansiegel.com/resources/healthy_mind_platter/

Jeanette’s podcast, Market Ready: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/market-ready/id1506672287

Jeanette’s contact info:

IG: @jeanettecjordan Twitter: @jeanettecjordan

Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theartofspeakingup/

Get in touch with Jess:

Email: [email protected]

Instagram: @theartofspeakingup

Thank you so much for listening!

Love,

Jess

Welcome to the show!  Today I’m talking with ex-engineer and current Coach/Consultant Kara.  This conversation is deep, honest, and full of femininity and soul.  I personally loved it, and I hope you enjoy it just as much.

Listen in and you’ll hear us talk all about:

• Kara’s definition of confidence

Kara’s website & blog: https://karadiane.com/about/

To join the facebook group, click here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theartofspeakingup/

I’d love to hear what part of this conversation resonated most.  Shoot me a DM or tag me on Instagram @theartofspeakingup so I can say hi.

Big hugs,

Jess

Anti-racism resources:

That’s Not How That Works Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thats-not-how-that-works/id1358150402

Weeze’s Justice, Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion Course: https://www.accordingtoweeze.com/crashcourse

Weeze’s monthly programs (lower price point): https://accordingtoweeze.podia.com/weeze

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Welcome to the show!  Today’s episode is all about when to speak up, and the advice I’m sharing is intended to help you:

• Know how to decide if you should share your ideas at work

The skills I’m explaining in this episode will benefit you for the rest of your career if you are courageous enough to apply them. 

It would mean so much if you could share your feedback on this episode.  Please feel free to reach out on:

Instagram: @theartofspeakingup

Email: [email protected]

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theartofspeakingup/

Sending so much love,

Jess

Welcome to the show!  Today’s episode is for you if you have ever found yourself feeling confused, but have been afraid to speak up and ask a question to clarify the thing you’re confused about.

If this is you – don’t worry – this is completely normal (I’ve been there), and there is nothing wrong with you. 

However, I want to empower you to feel confident asking the questions you need to ask, because ultimately, this is a skill that will grow your confidence and prepare you to become a confident, powerful leader.

I hope you enjoy this episode!  Please reach out to me, and come say hi in the Facebook group!

Email: [email protected]

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theartofspeakingup/

Sending so much love,

Jess

This week on the show, I’m highlighting the voices and perspectives of 5 interviewees who have opened up about challenges they’ve overcome as Black women in the workplace.

You’ll hear about what they’ve encountered professionally, how they’ve tapped into their inner wisdom and resilience to show up powerfully, and what they’ve learned along the way. 

I encourage you to check out their full episodes, and support their work – check out the links for each interviewee below:

Petal Modeste

Parenting for the Future Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/parenting-for-the-future/id1481728272

Full Interview: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/54-finding-confidence-to-face-overcome-your-professional/id1436888741?i=1000455254536

Nikki, found of The Corporate Melanin Millenial

Nikki’s Website: https://corporatemelaninmillennial.com/

Nikki's article on microaggressions: https://corporatemelaninmillennial.com/microaggressions/

Full Interview: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/59-job-searching-mindset-fear-salary-negotiation-discomfort/id1436888741?i=1000459044656

Marissa Germain, Founder of Reedoe

Marissa’s Website: https://reedoeapp.com/

Full Interview: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/52-embracing-discomfort-professional-growth-learning/id1436888741?i=1000453417605

Asari Aniagolu

Full Interview: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/29-mentors-perfectionism-introvert-friendly-networking/id1436888741?i=1000434931440

Lotasha Thomas

Lotasha’s Website: https://myfinancesmatter.com/

Full Interview: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/25-step-back-see-bigger-picture-your-career-so-you/id1436888741?i=1000432142024

Want to reach out?  Just email me at [email protected]

Thank you so much for tuning in.  Sending love to all, and of course, Black Lives Matter.

Love,

Jess