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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.
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.
Episodes

Tuesday Dec 02, 2025
Tuesday Dec 02, 2025
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:
Listen in Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5CWIvFKvyA8qSENgX2Yw2w?si=5pFZ3NOdSnOof_1_w1in8g

Tuesday Nov 25, 2025
Tuesday Nov 25, 2025
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

Tuesday Nov 18, 2025
Tuesday Nov 18, 2025
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:
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How self-doubt shows up for high-achieving women (and why it’s not a sign that anything is “wrong” with you)
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What it looks like to build real confidence from the inside out
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How Christin and Julia learned to trust their ideas, advocate for themselves, and take up more space at work
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The surprising mindset shifts that helped them step into leadership with more pride, courage, and ease
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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/

Tuesday Nov 11, 2025
Tuesday Nov 11, 2025
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/

Tuesday Nov 04, 2025
388 | How to stop holding yourself back & start speaking up fearlessly
Tuesday Nov 04, 2025
Tuesday Nov 04, 2025
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

Tuesday Oct 28, 2025
Tuesday Oct 28, 2025
If you want to be able to confidently participate in those high stakes conversations and push PAST the overwhelm that's keeping you stuck and quiet, today's episode is for you.
It's totally normal to feel overwhelmed when you're in high-stakes rooms with leaders, but you can absolutely overcome your fears and learn to speak with authentic confidence in these situations.
In today's episode, you'll learn why you get so stuck in there situations, and you'll also be learning my two part framework for finding your confidence in these situations.
If you're ready to go from overwhelmed to unstoppable, you don't want to miss this episode.
Want to work with me? Join the waitlist for The Art of Speaking Up Academy here:
https://jessguzikcoaching.com/academy/

Tuesday Oct 21, 2025
386 | 9 beginner-friendly ways to be more concise when you speak
Tuesday Oct 21, 2025
Tuesday Oct 21, 2025
If you ever ramble or lose people when you speak, today's episode is for you. Today I’m breaking down nine simple, practical ways to get your message across clearly and crisply - even if you feel like a beginner. My hope is this episode will make you see that you absolutely DO have the ability to be a super effective communicator. Let's dive in!
Links mentioned in today’s episode:
Free Five Phrases Worksheet: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/phrases/
The Art of Speaking Up Academy waitlist: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/academy/

Tuesday Oct 14, 2025
385 | 3 communication skills that fast-track your path to leadership
Tuesday Oct 14, 2025
Tuesday Oct 14, 2025
Want to get promoted faster?
The way you speak offers your boss and leadership a window into how you think and how you lead. Which means—if you want to get noticed and promoted, excellent communication is a must.
But here's the thing: most people communicate like individual contributors, not leaders. They focus on sharing information instead of driving action. They explain what they did instead of the impact it created. They defer to senior voices instead of contributing their own.
Leaders communicate differently. And when you shift how you speak, everything changes.
Tune into today's episode to learn the exact phrases and mindset shifts that'll help you show up like the leader you're ready to become.
I think you're going to love this one.
Grab the free Bias to Action worksheet here: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/biastoaction/
Join the waitlist for The Art of Speaking Up Academy:
https://jessguzikcoaching.com/academy/

Tuesday Oct 07, 2025
Tuesday Oct 07, 2025
Do you ever wonder why some people command the room while others fade into the background? In this episode, I’m breaking down the subtle ways we keep ourselves small and I'm revealing the simple shift that transforms your executive presence. Once you understand this framework, you’ll see exactly what it takes to stand out and get noticed as a leader.
To grab the bias to action worksheet, click here: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/biastoaction/
To join the waitlist for The Art of Speaking Up Academy, click here: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/academy/

Tuesday Sep 30, 2025
383 | Phrases executives love — and don’t love — to hear
Tuesday Sep 30, 2025
Tuesday Sep 30, 2025
The #1 thing that'll accelerate your path to leadership?
Great communication.
The way you speak offers your boss & leaders a window into how you think and how you lead. Which means -- if you want to get noticed and promoted, excellent communication is a must. Tune into today's episode to learn how to pivot away from phrases that are flat and unmemorable, and towards phrases that are potent and powerful.
I think you're going to love this one.
Grab the free 5 phrases worksheet here: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/phrases/
Join the waitlist for The Art of Speakng Up Academy:
https://jessguzikcoaching.com/academy/
To listen to the episode on disagreeing: Listen in Apple | Listen in Spotify
