The Art of Speaking Up

377 | 3 essential speaking skills to help you stand out & thrive at work

Want to rise in your corporate career and build a reputation as someone who’s ready for leadership? The fastest way to make this happen is to build rock-solid communication skills.

In today’s episode, I’m breaking down 3 essential speaking skills that will help you stand out, get noticed, and thrive in your career. Whether you’re giving a presentation, speaking off the cuff, or leading a meeting - these are the skills that’ll set you apart.

This episode is packed with tips, mindset shifts, and simple strategies to help you build your confidence and speak like the leader you are.

Tune in and let’s get you speaking with more power, presence, and impact. I hope you love this one.

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376 | Worried you'll be put on the spot & won't have the answer? Here's how to handle it.

Worried you’ll be put on the spot and won’t have the answer?

This fear is SO common - especially if you’re someone who cares deeply about showing up prepared and making a strong impression. But here’s the thing: expecting yourself to always have the answers creates an insane amount of pressure.

In today’s episode, I’m sharing a powerful mindset shift to help you let go of the pressure. You’ll learn how to stay grounded, show leadership, and communicate with confidence even when you don’t have the perfect answer in the moment.

This one’s all about helping you feel more powerful, empowered, and unstoppable - even when circumstances around you go imperfectly. You can totally handle it, and I can't wait to teach you how.

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375 | How to stop sounding scripted and start speaking with natural confidence

Do you ever feel awkward, scripted, or robotic when you speak?
Do you find yourself overthinking every word and rehearsing what you're going to say before speaking up at work?

If you're ready to break out of those patterns and learn to speak with natural confidence, you're going to love today’s episode.

I’m diving into why you get stuck in scripting and overplanning, and more importantly, how to shift out of it. By the end of this episode, you’ll have a powerful toolkit for tapping into a deeper sense of confidence that helps you speak in a way that’s clear, compelling, and authentically you.

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374 | Making the shift from self-critical to self-confident feat. Nicole Zabel, Jenny Johnson, & Edyie Seibert

If you’ve ever wondered, “can I really change?” then you MUST listen to today's episode.

Today I'm interviewing three incredible women who I worked with inside my program, The Art of Speaking Up Academy. Today's conversation is an honest and transparent look at what actually happens when you do the inner work to build confidence and develop your voice as a leader.

You'll hear us talk about:

-How to build confidence even when you feel stuck

-Habits that quietly hold you back from speaking up

-Letting go of perfectionism so you can actually grow

-Leveraging small, strategic steps to create sustainable change

And so much more.

You'll meet Nicole, a global marketing exec with 15+ years scaling $100M+ brand portfolios, Jenny, a data leader helping nonprofits use data strategy to drive meaningful impact, and Edyie, a CPG sales strategist with 20+ years of experience in the cookie/chocolate space.

My hope is that you'll come away from this interviewing feeling inspired about that change that's possible for you.

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373 | How to sound more confident at work: 3 tweaks to uplevel how you speak

When it comes to sounding confident at work, the words you use matter.

 

In today’s episode, you’ll learn exactly how to adjust your verbal communication so you can exude confidence and impress your stakeholders when you speak.

 

If you’re looking to up-level both your communication skills and the way your coworkers perceive you, this episode is for you.

 

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To listen to the other episode I referenced on how to sound confident:

 

Click here to listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/349-12-ways-to-sound-more-confident-when-you-speak/id1436888741?i=1000688796920

 

Click here to listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0xSRltrshPlfopDsHJRRRY?si=5GW6H8fKSqK3RlKLABoyEA

372 | A 3-step process to build unshakable confidence at work

If you’ve been trying to build confidence but still feel stuck, this episode will change the game for you. I’m walking you through a 3-step confidence-building process that most people completely overlook, and I'm helping you figure out exactly which step you need to take next. This is one of those episodes you’ll want to come back to again and again along your professional journey.

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371 | 16 tips to get promoted faster (without exhausting yourself)

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If you’ve got your eye on a promotion (even one that’s farther out into the future), this episode is for you.

Today I’m sharing 16 actionable steps to help you get promoted faster.

The truth is, getting promoted in corporate isn’t just about working hard—it’s about taking strategic steps that boost your visibility and build your reputation as a leader.

If you’re ready to challenge yourself and pursue the growth you desire, you’re going to love this episode.

To listen to the episode I mentioned on setting direction-

Listen in Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/361-how-to-be-seen-as-leadership-ready-get-the/id1436888741?i=1000705371718

Listen in Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4SJK0UJlLdTQqxsaN6WiOn?si=qWbC8_URQT2Xip0zalr6gQ

370 | My #1 tip for thriving (instead of crumbling) under pressure

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.

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369 | How to be assertive without being aggressive: 3 approaches you haven't heard before

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:

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https://www.assertivenessebook.com/

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Reach out: jessica@theartofspeakingup.com

Catch you next week!

368 | Building real confidence: why is it harder than it looks?

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!

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And as always—thank you so much for listening ❤️