The Art of Speaking Up

396 | The most underrated (yet effective) way to grow your confidence

If you want to feel more confident at work so you can speak up, take up space, and have a bigger impact as a leader, today’s episode is for you.

In this episode, I’m sharing the single most important ingredient for growing real confidence - and I have a feeling it’s not what you’re expecting.

After five years of coaching, I’ve seen this one thing make a profound difference over and over again. It’s the reason some people move from constantly questioning themselves to feeling solid, powerful, and deeply capable.

If confidence has felt elusive or fragile for you, this episode will help you understand what actually creates lasting confidence, and how to start building it in a way that actually sticks.

 

To access the free training, Three Steps to an Unstoppable Meeting Presence, click here:

https://jessguzikcoaching.com/unstoppable/ 

 

To join the waitlist for The Art of Speaking Up Academy, click here:

https://jessguzikcoaching.com/academy/ 

395 | How to highlight your wins in corporate without sounding like you're bragging

Want to learn how to highlight your wins at work WITHOUT sounding like an a-hole?

In this episode, I’ll teach you how to highlight your wins WHILE still coming across as collaborative and likeable.

You’ll learn how to walk the fine line between being confident yet humble, plus how to talk about your accomplishments so your audience instantly sees the value you bring.

This episode is quick, practical, and jam-packed with learnings.

Grab the free 5 phrases worksheet here:
https://jessguzikcoaching.com/phrases/

394 | Confidence, communication, & visibility: a playbook for speaking like a leader with Felicia Enuha

Feeling invisible at work? Struggling to speak up or promote yourself without feeling awkward? In this episode, I’m joined by the brilliant Felicia Enuha of The Trill MBA Show for a bold, honest, and empowering conversation about confidence, communication, and showing up like a leader in corporate spaces. We talk about letting go of perfection, building visibility on your own terms, and the tactical skills that help you sound smart, clear, and powerful (even when you’re nervous).

We cover:

How to stop overthinking and start sounding confident, even when you’re scared (8:55)

The emotional toll of not being seen or valued at work (12:45)

Why your work alone isn’t enough, and how to self-promote without feeling gross (24:00)

Practical frameworks that make you sound smart and clear on the spot (31:30)

The link between visibility and leadership (42:35)

How to push back without being labeled difficult (48:00)

One simple phrase that builds trust and executive presence (54:10)


Make sure to check out Felicia's work:

Trill MBA podcast: Apple | Spotify
Felicia's Website: https://trillmba.com/

393 | "Why is this so hard for me?" (how to find your voice if you're feeling stuck)

If you've been struggling to speak up confidently and you're starting to think: "why is this so hard for me?"  today's episode will answer that very question.  

 

I know it can FEEL like something is wrong with you, but there's more to the story - and when you actually understand why you're stuck, you'll feel motivated to stay with it and keep going.  

 

Today, I'm going to clear up the confusion and help you see that you're not stuck because you're incapable, and that with the right next steps, you can get unstuck and develop that powerful voice you've been dreaming of.

 

Apply to join The Art of Speaking Up Academy by clicking here: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/academy/

To learn more about The Art of Speaking Up Academy, listen to episode 391.

Announcement: Enrollment for The Art of Speaking Up Academy is Open!

Enrollment for my signature program, The Art of Speaking Up Academy, is finally OPEN!

If you're ready to build confidence and learn to speak up powerfully so you can grow your impact at work, this is the program for you.

In this curriculum-based small group program, I guide you through the 3 foundations that'll help you develop a strong voice: 1) confidence, 2) executive presence, and 3) executive communication.

If you're ready to transform from hesitant and quiet to fearless & unstoppabe (even in difficult rooms), this is the program for you.

To apply, head over to https://jessguzikcoaching.com/academy/ 

If you have questions, email me anytime at jessica@theartofspeakingup.com.

I can't WAIT to read your application!

Jess

392 | Struggling to believe you're capable? How great leaders blaze past the self-doubt

Do you find yourself falling into self-doubt and wondering if growth is actually possible for you?

 

If so, you MUST listen to this week’s episode.  I’m teaching you why we swing from self-belief to self-doubt, and how to make your belief in yourself unconditional and unshakable so you can make ALL of your career dreams a reality.

 

If you’re craving real transformation and confidence that lasts, you don’t want to miss this episode.

 

 

Apply to join The Art of Speaking Up Academy:

https://jessguzikcoaching.com/academy/

 

 

Listen to Episode 391 (Academy Deep Dive):

 

Listen in Apple:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/391-build-unshakable-confidence-the-art-of-speaking/id1436888741?i=1000738231888 

 

Listen in Spotify: 

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5CWIvFKvyA8qSENgX2Yw2w?si=5pFZ3NOdSnOof_1_w1in8g

391 | Build unshakable confidence: The Art of Speaking Up Academy opens 12/5 (everything you need to know)

Enrollment for The Art of Speaking Up Academy opens Friday, December 5th.

 

In this episode, I'm doing a deep dive into the program: who it's for, how it works, and the two key pieces most people are missing when they try to build confidence.

If you've been struggling to speak up powerfully in meetings - this episode will show you why, and what to do about it.

Timestamps:

1:01: Intro and who the program is for

4:56: Why it’s hard to build confidence on your own

5:36: How to build confidence that sticks

14:59: Expanding your psychological capacity as a leader 

20:05: Overview of The Art of Speaking Up Academy curriculum 

28:18: Everything you get when you enroll (+what the live sessions are like)

 

38:26: FAQs

38:32: What if I have to miss a session?

38:39: Is this program appropriate for my specific level/industry?

39:32: How much feedback will I get inside the program?

40:15: Should I join the program or try to do it on my own?

41:47: Will I be forced to speak in the sessions?

42:46: What is the weekly time commitment? 

43:51: I’m scared to make the investment - how do I know this is right for me?

Links:

Join the waitlist for a bonus 1:1 session: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/academy/ 

Applications open December 5th: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/academy/ 

Questions? Email me: jessica@theartofspeakingup.com

390 | From overthinking to confidence that's real & lasting feat. Julia Latacka & Christin Tate

If you want to let go of self-doubt and start trusting in your capabilities as a leader, you must listen to today’s episode.

I’m interviewing two incredible clients of mine — Christin Tate and Julia Latacka — and they’re opening up about how they let go of limiting beliefs and built genuine confidence and pride in their voices and capabilities as leaders.

In this episode, you’ll hear us discuss:

• How self-doubt shows up for high-achieving women (and why it’s not a sign that anything is “wrong” with you)

• What it looks like to build real confidence from the inside out

• How Christin and Julia learned to trust their ideas, advocate for themselves, and take up more space at work

• The surprising mindset shifts that helped them step into leadership with more pride, courage, and ease

• How community and support accelerated their growth

If you’re looking for a surge of motivation, this is the perfect episode for you.

Applications for The Art of Speaking Up Academy open December 5th.

Join the waitlist by clicking here:
https://jessguzikcoaching.com/academy/ 

389 | The #1 way to sound confident when you speak (after 5 years of coaching on this)

Are you struggling to sound confident when you speak?  Today, we're solving that together in this episode.

The reason you're stuck is likely because instead of trying to sound confident, you're actually trying to sound perfect.

In this episode, I'll show you the difference between the two, why one keeps you stuck and the other sets you free, and how to finally stop hiding and start amplifying who you really are & sounding genuinely confident when you speak.  Let's dive in.

 

Applications for The Art of Speaking Up Academy open December 5th.  Click here to add yourself to the waitlist:

 

https://jessguzikcoaching.com/academy/

388 | How to stop holding yourself back & start speaking up fearlessly

Want to speak up powerfully no matter the room or topic? Build an infinite mindset.

Here's the thing: your knowledge will always be finite. There will always be topics you don't know about, meetings where you're not the expert, conversations where you don't have all the answers.

But that doesn't mean your *voice* has to be finite.

The leaders who rise quickly? They don't let gaps in their knowledge stop them from speaking up powerfully. They've learned to contribute infinitely, regardless of what they do or don't know.

Tune into today's episode to learn how to pivot from a finite mindset (where you stay quiet unless you're the expert) to an infinite mindset (where you speak up and lead, no matter the topic).

This is the secret to finding your voice and getting promoted into leadership roles. And I think you're going to love it.

Join the waitlist for The Art of Speaking Up Academy:
https://jessguzikcoaching.com/academy/ 

 

Say hello to me via email: jessica@theartofspeakingup.com