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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.
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4 days ago
4 days ago
If you put insane amounts of pressure on yourself, then today’s episode is for you. The ability to gracefully handle pressure is a leadership trait that will help you get ahead in your corporate career, and luckily, it’s something you can learn. In this episode, I’m teaching a simple mindset framework to help you stay calm under pressure so you can grow your confidence and impact as a leader. If you’re ready to feel truly unstoppable no matter what hard or scary thing gets thrown at you, this is the episode for you.
To work with me, join the waitlist for The Art of Speaking Up Academy:
https://jessguzikcoaching.com/academy/

Tuesday Jun 24, 2025
Tuesday Jun 24, 2025
Want to be assertive without being aggressive or stepping on people’s toes?
Today’s episode will show you how.
I’m sharing a powerful epiphany I had during my corporate career that helped me develop an assertive voice without sacrificing my warm, collaborative personality. If you’re someone who leads with empathy and cares deeply about being a positive force in the room, the insights I’m sharing today will resonate with you—and help you step into leadership in a way that feels fully authentic.
Thank you so much for tuning in!
Links mentioned:
Grab the free ebook:
https://www.assertivenessebook.com/
Join the waitlist for The Art of Speaking Up Academy:
https://jessguzikcoaching.com/academy/
Reach out: jessica@theartofspeakingup.com
Catch you next week!

Tuesday Jun 17, 2025
368 | Building real confidence: why is it harder than it looks?
Tuesday Jun 17, 2025
Tuesday Jun 17, 2025
If you’re feeling stuck in your confidence journey, this episode is for you.
Today, I’m revealing the number one hidden obstacle that makes it hard to build true, lasting confidence. And more importantly, I’m walking you through three powerful shifts that will help you move past it.
As your confidence grows, you’ll find your voice at work, step into thought leadership, and begin carving the career path you truly desire.
I’m so excited for you to uncover the tools that will help you get there, so let's dive in!
To join the waitlist for The Art of Speaking Up Academy, head here:
https://jessguzikcoaching.com/academy
And as always—thank you so much for listening ❤️

Tuesday Jun 10, 2025
367 | How to present your work to executives: a simple framework for beginners
Tuesday Jun 10, 2025
Tuesday Jun 10, 2025
If you’ve ever been asked to present your work to an executive audience and thought, “where do I even start?”- this episode is for you. Today I’m teaching you a simple, easy-to-use framework for structuring your message so it’s clear, compelling, and executive-friendly. If you're ready to wow your audience and seize that next visibility opportunity you get - then let's dive in. To join the waitlist for The Art of Speaking Up Academy, head here:

Tuesday Jun 03, 2025
Tuesday Jun 03, 2025
If you’ve ever doubted yourself in a meeting, struggled to speak up, or questioned whether you’re really leadership material…then today's episode is for you.
Today I’m talking with three incredible alumsof The Art of Speaking Up Academy: Colette Moss, Sarah Robbins, and Jane Chan. In this honest yet inspirational conversation, they're opening up about how they’ve built deep, lasting confidence from the inside out (without requiring themselves to be perfect or holding unrealistic standards).
In this episode, we explore what it actually looks like to shed self-doubt and build the kind of confidence that sticks. You’ll hear us talk about:
-What to do when your inner critic takes over at work
-How to sound confident (even if you feel intimidated)
-The surprising truth about executive presence
-How to build confidence in small, sustainable steps
-How to be seen as leadership materials
...and so much more.
These are real stories from real women—and I’m so excited to share them with you.
A huge thank you to Colette, Sarah, and Jane for being so open and bold in this conversation.
To join the waitlist for The Art of Speaking Up Academy, head here:
https://jessguzikcoaching.com/academy
And as always—thank you so much for listening ❤️

Tuesday May 27, 2025
365 | Assertiveness does NOT have to be aggressive (ever!!!) - here's why
Tuesday May 27, 2025
Tuesday May 27, 2025
So many people get stuck when it comes to assertive communication. They feel torn between their desire to be more assertive and their desire to remain true to their authentic personality.
The good news is, you can be assertive WITHOUT sacrificing your authenticity and WITHOUT being aggressive. In fact - being aggressive makes assertiveness far less effective.
In today's episode, I'm explaining why and teaching you a framework for assertiveness that will help you be firm and powerful but also super collaborative and authentic. I think you're going to love it.
To grab the free assertiveness ebook, click here:
https://www.assertivenessebook.com/
To work with me, join the waitlist for The Art of Speaking Up Academy:
https://jessguzikcoaching.com/academy/

Tuesday May 20, 2025
364 | 4 reasons you struggle to speak up (& how to evolve past them)
Tuesday May 20, 2025
Tuesday May 20, 2025
If you’ve ever wondered why speaking up feels so hard, today's episode will give you the answers you've been looking for. Today I’m breaking down the four root causes that keep so many brilliant women stuck, and showing you exactly what needs to shift so you can start using your voice with confidence, clarity, and power. If you’re ready for insight, motivation, and practical next steps, then this one's for you.
To join the waitlist for my signature program, The Art of Speaking Up Academy, click here:
https://jessguzikcoaching.com/academy/

Tuesday May 13, 2025
363 | 5 must-know phrases that'll help you command respect when you speak
Tuesday May 13, 2025
Tuesday May 13, 2025
To grab the free written guide that goes with this episode:
https://jessguzikcoaching.com/phrases/
If you're wanting to finally be respected and taken seriously as a leader - today's episode is for you. Today I'm sharing 5 phrases you can memorize and begin using right away to gain credibility when you speak at work. Think of these as magic phrases that'll create instant authority and position you as a capable leader when you speak. Best of all? These phrases are designed to feel easy, authentic, and natural to your unique personality.
If you loved today's episode, share it with a friend or coworker who's also working on their professional development. If you've shared the show please let me know (my IG is @theartofspeakingup.com) so I can personally thank you.
Wishing you an AMAZING day and week,
-Jess

Tuesday May 06, 2025
Tuesday May 06, 2025
If you've been battling impostor syndrome and wishing you felt more confident as a leader - I think you're going to love today's episode.
Today I'm interviewing two alums of my latest group program, The Leadership Lab, where I support my clients in overcoming impostor syndrome and building standout leadership capabilities.
In today's interview, you'll hear us talk about how to overcome impostor syndrome, how to build genuine confidence in your abilities as a leader, and how to uplevel your leadership game WITHOUT having to be perfect at everything (because truly, you don't have to be).
A BIG thank you to Kim and Leigh for so powerfully sharing their journeys in this interview.
To make sure you find out about the next cohort of The Leadership Lab, click here to join the waitlist:
https://jessguzikcoaching.com/leadership/
And thank you SO much for tuning in!

Tuesday Apr 29, 2025
361 | How to be seen as leadership-ready (& get the promotion you deserve)
Tuesday Apr 29, 2025
Tuesday Apr 29, 2025
Grab the free bias to action worksheet: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/biastoaction/
Join the waitlist for The Art of Speaking Up Academy: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/academy/
Do you wish your hard work was translating into real promotions and bigger leadership opportunities? In this episode, I’m teaching you how to shift from overworking to being seen as true leadership material so you can land the promotion of your dreams. If you're ready to stop stagnating and start stepping into your full potential - you don't want to miss this one.