The Art of Speaking Up

Feeling down, frustrated, or in need of a pick-me-up? Today’s episode is PERFECT for you. It’s all about how to identify, and truly connect with the things about you that make you exceptional. If you have troubles believing you’re talented, and if you tend to fixate on the negative things about yourself (vs. the positive), you absolutely must listen to today’s episode. Learning what makes you exceptional, and truly owning your gifts will change not just your career, but your life. I hope you enjoy. P.S. Wanna get in touch? Follow me on Instagram - @theartofspeakingup Come say hi on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-guzik-32428239/ Check out my website: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/

Success in Corporate America is NOT just about hard work - it’s also about being strategic in the way you communicate the value of the work you do. The more skilled you are at selling yourself, your work, and the impact you’re creating, the more people will see you as a leader. If you feel like you’re at a plateau and people aren’t recognizing the impact you’re having, today’s episode is for you. I’ll help you understand why this is happening, and most importantly, what steps you can take to undo this pattern and build a powerful reputation that gets you noticed and promoted. Let’s dive in! To enroll in The Art of Speaking Up Academy, click here: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/academy/

If you’re someone who cares deeply about doing your job right, today’s episode is for you. Sometimes in our quest to do our job “correctly,” we unintentionally spend a lot of time overthinking every little decision. This can slow down our execution and make it difficult for us to lead effectively. In today’s episode, I’m sharing a powerful reframe that’ll help you stop trying to do things the “correct” way, and start focusing instead on being a LEADER (which is much less about doing it “right” and much more about just having the courage to DO it, period!) My hope is that this episode will inspire to leave behind perfectionism and replace it with unapologetic confidence in your leadership, execution, & decision-making. Let’s dive in! To learn more about The Leadership Lab, add yourself to the waitlist by heading to https://jessguzikcoaching.com/leadership/

Assertive communication is a non-negotiable skill for success in your corporate career - it’s how you establish a reputation as a thought leader and it’s how you make a big impact in the work you do. If you’re anything like my clients - you might struggle to communicate assertively. You may be afraid of stepping on peoples’ toes and you may struggle to figure out how to be assertive without crossing the line into being aggressive. Today’s episode will help you figure out how to be assertive without being aggressive, and how to walk that fine line between being assertive and being adversarial. You’ll leave this episode with clarity on WHY you’re stuck in this area, and what to do about it. I hope you love this episode. To access the links mentioned in today’s episode, head here: Assertiveness Ebook: https://www.assertivenessebook.com/ Join the waitlist for The Art of Speaking Up Academy: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/academy/

If you work in a corporate environment in a role that requires you to interface with other teams, running into challenging coworkers and stakeholders is inevitable. While I know it can feel super frustrating, working with challenging stakeholders is a super important leadership skill to build. In this week’s episode, I’m walking you through a key mindset shift that’ll empower you to navigate these tricky dynamics with grace and effectiveness. My goal is to help you see that you are fully capable of thriving, EVEN WHEN it requires you to navigate conflict and sticky situations. Enjoy! P.S. To access the free resource library, head to https://jessguzikcoaching.com/freeresources/

If you want to feel more confident about your capabilities at work, today’s episode is for you. In today’s episode, I’m sharing a powerful mindset reframe to help you stop thinking you aren’t talented enough, and start proving to yourself that you can create any result you want with the exact skills and talents that you have. If you are ready to STOP getting sucked into the self-doubt and start feeling confident and capable, I think you’re going to LOVE today’s episode. Enjoy! P.S. To access the free resource library, head to https://jessguzikcoaching.com/freeresources/ P.P.S. Come say hi to me! Here’s where you can find me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theartofspeakingup/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-guzik-32428239/

Growing your self-confidence is hands down one of the single most powerful things you can do to further your career. When you feel more confident, your leadership and execution gets stronger. You start to have a bigger impact, and seeing this impacts helps you grow your confidence even MORE. You start to enter into an upward spiral where you confidence improves your execution, and your execution improves your confidence. In today’s episode I’m sharing 3 steps that’ll help you get into this upward spiral. This is powerful stuf - and I truly hope you love it. To enroll in The Art of Speaking Up Academy, click here: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/academy/

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 overly forceful, this episode will help you breath a sigh of relief and show you that it is indeed possible to be assertive in a way that’s totally authentic. To enroll in The Art of Speaking Up Academy, click here: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/academy/

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 overly forceful, this episode will help you breath a sigh of relief and show you that it is indeed possible to be assertive in a way that’s totally authentic. To enroll in The Art of Speaking Up Academy, click here: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/academy/

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 simple thought: Being concise can be EASY. Let’s dive in! To access my free audio training, 3 Steps to an Unstoppable Meeting Presence, click here: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/freeresources/ To learn about The Art of Speaking Up Academy, click here: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/academy

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 powerful and executive friendly. These tweaks have the power to positively impact not just your communication, but your entire career path. So be sure to listen in - and maybe even take a couple of notes. Enjoy! To access my free audio training, 3 Steps to an Unstoppable Meeting Presence, click here: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/freeresources/ To learn about The Art of Speaking Up Academy, click here: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/academy/

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 make a big impact - this is the episode for you. Enjoy! To access my free audio training, 3 Steps to an Unstoppable Meeting Presence, click here: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/freeresources/ To learn about The Art of Speaking Up Academy, click here: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/academy/

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 stuck, and more importantly, exactly how to get yourself unstuck so you can make a big impact and achieve big success in your career. Enjoy! P.S. To join the newsletter, head here: https://theartofspeakingup.activehosted.com/f/4

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 through one simple shift that’ll make your verbal communication much more executive friendly. What I’m sharing in today’s episode will help you feel more confident, speak more effectively, and make a powerful impression on even the most sophisticated audience. The best part? It’s stupid simple and something literally anyone can learn to do. Ready to learn how? Let’s dive in! P.S. Join the waitlist for The Art of Speaking Up Academy: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/academy/

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 order to thrive professionally, and in today’s episode Katrina is debunking that myth and helping you find space for big professional success AND plenty of downtime, rejuvenation, and rest. To get in touch with Katrina, check out her website and LinkedIn below: www.thecareerbreakbook.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/katrinamcghee222/

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 that nagging sense of impostor syndrome. I want to show you that there’s a better way, and that impostor syndrome can stop limiting your career the limit you decide you want it to. Tune into today’s episode to shift your mindset around impostor syndrome and learn to feel un-freaking-stoppable with the exact, imperfect skillset you already have. To grab my free Impostor Syndrome course and access ALL my free courses, click here and sign up for my free resource library: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/freeresources/ Did you love this episode?? Send me a note! My email is jessica@theartofspeakingup.com and my IG handle is @theartofspeakingup

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 unstoppable in the face of this fear. Tune in to learn the exact mindset shift that’ll help you stop being so afraid of your mind going blank AND to learn four simple tactics that’ll help you play it totally cool if your mind DOES go blank while you’re speaking. With these tips and tricks, your audience isn’t going to know that you’re stuck. Even if your mind goes blank, they’ll experience you as confident & sure of yourself (for real). Tune in to learn how to do this! P.S. To grab the free worksheet that goes with today’s episode, click below: jessguzikcoaching.com/peer/

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 have a ton of motivation to face your fears and do it anyway. Tune in to hear why it’s totally, 100% worth facing your fears and how your life will change for the better as you master the art of assertiveness. Enjoy! P.S. To grab the free assertiveness ebook, head here: https://www.assertivenessebook.com/ To join the waitlist for The Art of Speaking Up Academy and get immediate tips & bonus trainings, head here: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/academy/