The Art of Speaking Up

424 | Stop overworking: 4 ways to decline extra work without hurting your reputation

If you’re overworking in your 9-5 job - you’re probably wondering how you’re supposed to decline extra work without risking your reputation.  Getting asked to do extra work creates an inherent tension - say yes, and you end up overworking and risking burnout.  Say no, and you risk looking like you’re not a team player.

 

In today’s episode, I’m teaching you a third, better option to help you stop overworking.  I’m teaching you how to decline extra work strategically, in a way that makes you look thoughtful, strategic, and trustworthy.  You’ll learn:

 

The 4 situations that cause overworking (so you can spot them before they sabotage you)

Specific phrases to use to decline extra work without looking bad

How to decline extra work given by senior leadership without eroding trust

Why saying yes to extra work isn’t the thing that makes you look good

 

If you’re ready to feel way more in control of how much you work - this is the episode for you.

 

 

LINKS:

 

Grab the free No Overworking Worksheet here:

https://jessguzikcoaching.com/no-overworking-worksheet/

423 | Why comparing yourself to coworkers who *seem* more confident stifles your true potential

Stop comparing yourself to others who seem more confident - it's stifling your potential

Have you ever watched a coworker speak up in a meeting – calm, poised, totally composed – and immediately felt your own confidence deflate? If comparing yourself to other people leaves you feeling like you're behind, or like everyone else has something you don't, this episode is for you.

Here's the truth: constantly comparing yourself to others who seem more confident is one of the most damaging things you can do to your self confidence and the comparison you're making probably isn't even accurate.

In this episode, I explain why people who look calm and self-assured on the outside often don't feel that way inside, how your brain invents "evidence" that everyone else is more confident than you, and how to stop comparing yourself to other people so you can build real, unshakable confidence.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• The difference between visible comparison and blind comparison – and why one is far more dangerous to your self confidence
• How confirmation bias makes you imagine that everyone around you feels calm and confident (even when they don't)
• Why chasing a perfectly calm emotional state keeps your confidence stuck
• Two powerful mindset shifts to help you stop comparing yourself to other people for good

It's time to stop letting comparison shrink your voice, and start building the psychological stamina that makes you unstoppable at work.

 

Work with me:

If you're ready to build that stamina, there are two ways to work together:

1:1 Private Coaching — individualized sessions tailored to your exact situation: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/coaching/ 

The Art of Speaking Up Academy — my group program with a step-by-step curriculum for building unshakable confidence and learning to speak like a true leader:

https://jessguzikcoaching.com/academy/ 

422 | How to disagree with senior leaders without being confrontational

Have you ever stayed quiet in a meeting because disagreeing with a senior leader felt too confrontational? In this episode, I'm teaching you the TATER Framework — a simple, four-step approach to disagreeing with your boss (or executive leaders) in a way that feels collaborative and not at all confrontational. This will help you manage up effectively and get credit for the leadership skills you bring to the room.

In this episode you'll learn:

-How to disagree with senior leaders without being adversarial

-A simple framework for pushing back at work with confidence

-How to speak up and be assertive even in high pressure rooms

-Why managing conflict at work doesn't have to feel aggressive or confrontational

-How to manage up effectively and get recognized for your expertise

-Communication strategies that build your executive presence and leadership credibility

 

Links:

Free 5 Phrases Worksheet: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/phrases/ 

 

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

 

1:1 Coaching:

https://jessguzikcoaching.com/coaching/ 

Episode 412 (what to do when someone talks over you):
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/412-how-to-respond-when-someone-talks-over-you-at-work/id1436888741?i=1000762487583

421 | How to feel confident no matter what room you're in

If you want to feel more confident at work, today's episode is for you.

People often think that confidence at work comes from having knowledge, expertise, and perfect communication. But in today's episode, I'm going to show you why that isn't true. I'll teach you what variables actually matter when it comes to building confidence, and share a blueprint you can use to grow your confidence at work.

By the end of this episode, you'll understand exactly why the most confident leaders aren't necessarily the smartest or most hardworking ones in the bunch — and you'll be equipped to become one of them.

Join the waitlist for the Art of Speaking Up Academy by clicking here:

https://jessguzikcoaching.com/academy/ 

420 | Executive presence: 3 beliefs that’ll make you unstoppable in the room

A confident executive presence is one of your biggest differentiators at work - it’s what helps you stand out as a leader and build a reputation as an impact maker.  If you’re ready to develop an executive presence that’s truly unstoppable - you must tune into this episode.  I’m teaching you the 3 beliefs that’ll help you skyrocket your executive presence in the room - and I think they’ll surprise you. 

 

Join the waitlist for The Art of Speaking Up Academy:

https://jessguzikcoaching.com/freeresources/

419 | How to speak with confidence (and why it can be hard)

Do you struggle to speak confidently at work? In this episode, you'll learn exactly why speaking with confidence is so much harder than it looks, and what to do about it.

Most people focus on learning the foundations of executive communication - how to articulate your thoughts clearly, how to sound polished. But confident speaking isn’t just about articulating your thoughts clearly. It requires mastering three separate sets of skills: technical skills, performance skills, and pressure skills. In today’s episode, I’m teaching you the difference between these three sets of skills and sharing my best tips for getting strong across them.

You'll learn how to speak with confidence even when you're nervous, how to manage negative self-talk in real time, and how to bounce back after fumbling your words.

If you want to become a confident speaker who can handle high-stakes meetings, tough questions, and pressure-filled rooms, this is the episode for you.

 

Ready to develop a confident voice? Join the Art of Speaking Up Academy waitlist:

https://jessguzikcoaching.com/academy/

418 | Corporate is hard right now - how to feel alive and motivated despite the chaos

Corporate is hard right now - and if you're feeling burnt out, discouraged, or disconnected from your motivation, you are not alone. In this episode, I'm sharing three perspectives to help you reconnect with your inner spark during one of the most challenging seasons the corporate world has seen in years.

 

I'd love to say hi!  Feel free to reach out to me...

 

Via email: jessica@theartofspeakingup.com

Via Instagram: @theartofspeakingup

417 | How great leaders handle questions they can’t answer

You're in a meeting. Someone asks you a question you don't know the answer to. What do you do?

In this episode, I'm teaching you 4 "time-stopping techniques" — communication tactics that buy you time, protect your credibility, and help you respond with confidence when you're put on the spot at work.

You'll learn:

• The Validation technique
• The Open-Ended Probe
• The Closed-Ended Probe
• The Future Over-Deliver

 

These are the exact tactics leaders use to handle tough questions while maintaining their credibility.

Grab the free Bias to Action Worksheet: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/biastoaction/ 

416 | You're not broken: how to build confidence without trying to fix yourself

Are you trying to build confidence at work but feel like you're stuck in a cycle of never being good enough? 

In this episode, I'm breaking down two very different approaches to building confidence — the Fixing Method and the Expansion Method — and explaining why one of them works while the other one sabotages growth.

If you struggle with perfectionist standards, crushing pressure, and a lose-lose cycle where no amount of progress ever feels like enough - this is the episode for you.  

I’ll help you see that youre already capable, and that building confidence at work is about amplifying your true self, not correcting your flaws. If you’re ready to build genuine, lasting confidence without the self-punishment - you must listen to this one.

 

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

415 | Executive communication: a step-by-step guide to impressing senior leaders when you speak

You don't need to speak perfectly to impress senior leaders. You just need to know how to engage them emotionally. In this episode, I'm teaching you the Theater Framework – my 3-part system for inspiring and impressing an executive audience when you speak.

Most advice about executive communication focuses on what to say. But the leaders who leave the strongest impression know it's really about how you make people feel - and that’s what I’m helping you with today.

You'll learn:

• Why executive audiences aren't there for the information (and what they actually want)
• How to bring the right energy into the room so leaders feel bought into your work
• A simple question that turns any boring slide into a compelling story
• How to close your presentation in a way that builds your reputation as a strategic leader

Whether you're presenting a project update, leading a meeting, or speaking up in a high-stakes room – this framework has you covered.

 

Links:

Download my free worksheet — 5 Phrases That Will Help You Sound Like a Leader:

https://jessguzikcoaching.com/phrases/ 

 

Work With Me:

Group Program Waitlist: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/academy/ 

1:1 Executive Coaching: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/coaching/