The Art of Speaking Up (Jessica Guzik)

Welcome to the show!  In this week’s episode, I’m chatting with guest Svetlana Carter all about her career journey, where she has struggled, and what she has learned.  In this conversation, you’ll hear us chat about:

-Svetlana’s career story

-Career growth mindset

-The challenge of assertiveness

-What you can do to advance your career

-The power of mindfulness

-Recognizing your accomplishments

-Finding meaning in life when work isn’t always super profound

And lots more.

Svetlana’s reflections were truly profound for me, and I hope you enjoy them as much as I do. 

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As always, thank you for tuning in, and have a great day!

This week I chatted with Helen Foster about toxic masculinity in the workplace.  Our conversation was recorded back in September in the midst of the Brett Kavanaugh hearing, so toxic masculinity was thick in the air around us and fueled this conversation on a very important topic. 

In this conversation we talk about:

• What toxic male behavior in the workplace can look like
• How it can make us feel
• What to do if you are dealing with a toxic male coworker or work culture
• Why disrespectful coworkers make us feel bad even when we know we shouldn’t let it get to us
• The social pressures & timelines that women often face
• And so much more

Follow Helen on Instagram at @Helefab_ and check out her website at www.Helefab.com

I hope you enjoy this episode, and as always, Email jessica@theartofspeaking.com or DM @theartofspeakingup on Instagram to submit feedback or a listener question for the show!

Happy end of 2020.  Holy cow – I can’t believe we’re already at the end of the year.  This year has been wonderful, and hard, and painful, and transformational, and so many things in between.

During today’s bonus episode, I’m answering YOUR questions!  Today you’ll hear me talk about

-How to be assertive without being aggressive

-What to put on your resume

-My career regrets, and

-My transition to becoming a coach

I hope you enjoy this casual episode – I’d love to know what you think (you can email me anytime at jessica@theartofspeakingup.com)

For the most up to date information on private coaching, head to: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/

And…be sure to check out these free resources:

Ebook: The Smart Ambitious Woman’s Guide to Assertiveness in the Workplace: https://www.assertivenessebook.com/

Private Facebook Group:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/theartofspeakingup/

Art of Speaking Up newsletter: https://theartofspeakingup.activehosted.com/f/4 

Catch you next week (-;

-Jess

Today’s interview is SO good.  If you like mindset, you will love this conversation.  Today’s guest Bryn is a mindset coach and she is sharing her best advice for leveraging your inner world to achieve your peak performance.  This conversation will not only motivate you to show up way bigger at work, it’ll also give you a gentle and loving reminder that struggle is part of the process, and not a sign that anything has gone wrong.

Remember – you can do this!

To connect with Bryn:

www.BrynDrescher.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bryndrescher/?hl=en

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrynDrescher/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/bryndrescher?lang=en

Connect with Jess:

For the most up to date information on private coaching, head to: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theartofspeakingup/?hl=en

Free stuff:

Ebook: The Smart Ambitious Woman’s Guide to Assertiveness in the Workplace: https://www.assertivenessebook.com/

Private Facebook Group:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/theartofspeakingup/

Art of Speaking Up newsletter: https://theartofspeakingup.activehosted.com/f/4 

Thank you SO much for tuning in.  Reach out anytime at jessica@theartofspeakingup.com

Catch you next week (-;

-Jess

In this bonus episode, I'm sharing part 2 of my favorite strategies for effectively leading productive meetings!

I remember getting feedback early on in my career that told me that I needed to learn to be more assertive.  I also remember being confused and uncomfortable around the idea of assertiveness.  What exactly did this mean?  How and when was I supposed to do it?  And most importantly, why did it feel so foreign and uncomfortable for me?

Assertiveness is a complex, multi-layered topic – especially for many women.  In this conversation with Kourtney, we dive deep into a very important piece of the assertiveness puzzle: why it can feel uncomfortable for so many of us, and how we can learn to stay strong in our communication without feeling like we’re sacrificing our authenticity. 

Kourtney is an influential leader in Corporate America, and in this episode, she shares how her voice, her presence, and her assertiveness evolved as she grew her career.  Kourtney normalizes the fact that assertiveness can be very difficult – and in doing so, she enables us to breath a collective sigh of relief and know that we are not alone in our anxieties and discomfort around this topic.  

Kourtney provides valuable advice on how we can tap into a modality of assertiveness that feels right for us, and shares powerful information on the intersection between assertiveness, women’s empowerment, and the connection that we have with our voices and our inner authority.  

Kourtney was an inspiration to me.  When I spoke with her, I felt her passion for uplifting other women, and she inspired me to continue amplifying my own strength as well as the strength of other women.  I hope that she does the same for you! 

Want to get in touch?  Email jessica@theartofspeakingup.com & follow @theartofspeakingup on Instagram.

FREE RESOURCES

Free Ebook: https://www.assertivenessebook.com/

Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theartofspeakingup/

Art of Speaking Up email newsletter signup: https://mailchi.mp/e7735b5f8f83/aosu

Welcome to the show!  Today’s conversation is all about creating and radiating confidence from the inside out.  So often, we want to feel and appear confident, but it can be difficult to do this when we find ourselves stuck in self-criticism and feelings of smallness.

Today’s guest, Kirsten Clarkson, is an acting coach who helps her clients show up more bravely and authentically in their acting careers.  In this conversation, I explore how Kirsten’s work helping performers show up boldly can be leveraged by women in the workplace. I can say from personal experience, being bold at work often feels to me like I’m standing on a stage with the spotlight shining directly on me.  I wanted to learn how actors handle this pressure, so I can get better at handling it myself!

In this episode, you’ll hear us talk about:

-How to build confidence

-Centering yourself in your body when you feel nervous

-How to get unstuck from being focused on our flaws

-How to handle rejection

-Being afraid of what people think of us / other peoples’ opinions

-How to have presence

-What we can learn from George Clooney

-How to walk into the room with confidence, 

And so much more!

This is a seriously fun and insightful episode - and I hope you enjoy it!

 To get in touch with Kirsten, check out her email & website:

kc@kirstenclarkson.com

www.kirstenclarkson.com

www.screenactingschool.com

 As always, thanks for tuning in.

Love,

Jess

Life can be hard, and it’s nearly impossible for our careers not to feel the strain of the challenges that so often arise in our personal lives.

But the amazing thing is – we can choose how we want to move through personal challenges that impact our careers, and we can decide to focus our energy and efforts on finding professional success and fulfillment despite our struggles.

And if you want a playbook on how to do this, Rachel’s story has you covered.  Rachel tells the story of building a successful career from scratch, despite facing challenges with her health, her finances, and her personal life.

In this episode you’ll hear about: 

• Bootstrapping a career path without a financial cushion
• What it’s like to pursue an ambitious career path while managing anxiety, depression, PTSD
• What’s worked for Rachel to mentally center and ground herself when things get difficult
• How she’s learned to speak up and become more vocal in meetings
• How she’s advanced in her career and built confidence over time
• How being diagnosed with MS has changed her mindset
• How to deal with a manager who is micromanaging
• And more!

As always, you can submit your listener questions to jessica@theartofspeakingup.com or DM me on Instagram - @theartofspeakingup.

And feel free to join the free facebook group (facebook.com/groups/theartofspeakingup) for more intimate discussion following the show. 

Thank you, as always, for listening and being a part of this effort to amplify and uplift professional women. 

Life can be hard, and it’s nearly impossible for our careers not to feel the strain of the challenges that so often arise in our personal lives.

But the amazing thing is – we can choose how we want to move through personal challenges that impact our careers, and we can decide to focus our energy and efforts on finding professional success and fulfillment despite our struggles.

And if you want a playbook on how to do this, Rachel’s story has you covered.  Rachel tells the story of building a successful career from scratch, despite facing challenges with her health, her finances, and her personal life.

In this episode you’ll hear about: 

• Bootstrapping a career path without a financial cushion
• What it’s like to pursue an ambitious career path while managing anxiety, depression, PTSD
• What’s worked for Rachel to mentally center and ground herself when things get difficult
• How she’s learned to speak up and become more vocal in meetings
• How she’s advanced in her career and built confidence over time
• How being diagnosed with MS has changed her mindset
• How to deal with a manager who is micromanaging
• And more!

As always, you can submit your listener questions to jessica@theartofspeakingup.com or DM me on Instagram - @theartofspeakingup.

And feel free to join the free facebook group (facebook.com/groups/theartofspeakingup) for more intimate discussion following the show. 

Thank you, as always, for listening and being a part of this effort to amplify and uplift professional women. 

Welcome to the show!  If you’re interested in joining the August 9th event, you can find the link here:

https://calendly.com/jguz/art-of-speaking-up-book-club

And the assertiveness ebook here:

https://www.assertivenessebook.com/

And now – onto the focus of today’s show!

Today’s guest Leigha is not just an incredible leader in the corporate space and career and life coach, but also a wonderfully authentic and insightful human.  In this conversation we dive deep into the mindset challenges that many women cover at work.  You’ll hear us talk about:

-Impostor syndrome

-Difficult & shameful emotions & struggles at work

-Achieving success without giving up you truly are

-How to make fear feel less big & daunting

-How Leigha works with fear and helps clients explore the underlying thoughts

-One of Leigha’s favorite exercises for cultivating self-belief and self confidence

-The struggle to believe that change is possible

-How to belief in our abilities and cultivate self confidence

-The importance of allowing yourself to dream

-Leigha’s daily practice that helps her feel confident & chase (and achieve!) her biggest goals & dreams

-The importance of cultivating a healthy relationship with failure

-How to become less afraid of rejection

-The importance of letting go of control

-Leigha’s relationship with her femininity, and how her experience of her femininity changes/shows up in a professional setting

-Leigha’s process of re-learning how to be her authentic self at work

Get in touch with Leigha at:

www.leighamaycoaching.com

To join the facebook group, click here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theartofspeakingup/

As always, thank you for tuning in, and have a great day!

EEEK! I am rather excited about this episode.  Executive presence is a topic that is so important for your career, and yet so many leaders in the corporate world don’t really understand how to help women build it.

In today’s episode, I’m explaining to you exactly what executive presence is and why it matters.  I’m also sharing a super simple exercise you can do to start developing your own executive presence.

If you love this topic, keep on the lookout because next month I’m doing more episodes on executive presence and I’m also releasing a free video course to help you even more.

I hope you’re having a fantastic week.  If you want to get in touch with me – message me on IG!  I’m @theartofspeakingup.

To join the Facebook group, click here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theartofspeakingup

And to learn about coaching, visit my website: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/

Have a beautiful day!

-Jess

We need more female leaders in Corporate America, which means that as women, dreaming big for ourselves is not just fun, but actually critical to closing the corporate gender gap.

In this episode, Jess discusses what it means to be ambitious and why it’s so important for ambitious women to not sell themselves short in terms of what they want for their careers.  She discusses:

• Why it can feel scary and even uncomfortable to want something big for yourself
• Why we sometimes don’t allow ourselves to dream as big as we should
• Why dreaming big can be so powerful
• The relationship between female empowerment and career goals, and
• How you can start going after massive goals TODAY, no matter who you are or what you do

If you’re interested in diving deeper into the topic of female ambition and desire, check out Appetites by Caroline Knapp: https://amzn.to/2TdyOyJ 

As always, please reach out if you’re enjoying the show!  And feel free to submit a listener question

In this week's bonus episode, Geeta explains why visualization works from a scientific perspective, and explains how we can use visualization to build confidence and speak up at work.  

Today’s episode is a dose of motivation for anyone who is struggling with self doubt.  I want you to know that you have the power to decide to show up bigger in your career, should you desire something more.

To get a copy of my morning journaling exercise to help decrease stress & overwhelm in the morning before work, write a review for the show (or leave a rating) and email me at jessica@theartofspeakingup.com and just let me know you’ve rated the show.

If you enjoyed this episode, come say hi in the Facebook group!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/theartofspeakingup/

I cannot WAIT to catch you in Season 4!!!

Big love,

Jess

Welcome to the Finale of Season 2 of the show!

Keeping consistent with Season 1’s theme, in today’s season Finale I’m recapping what I’ve been learning throughout Season 2 in terms of personal and professional growth, and sharing my most meaningful lessons with you in the hopes of helping you through whatever you might be struggling with.  And today I’m talking about a favorite topic of mine: playing big, and making the brave and bold decision to show up in your career in ways you never have before.

Oftentimes, we play small.  We’re afraid of taking risks, we’re afraid we’re not good enough, and we’re afraid of making mistakes.  But just because we feel afraid, it doesn’t mean we can’t choose to push ourselves towards greatness.  This episode is all about stepping into a bigger, bolder, and more authentic version of yourself so that you can turbocharge you career trajectory and your professional fulfillment. 

If you are ready to uplevel in your career and begin bringing the absolute best of what you have to offer to work with you, then this episode is for you.  Whether you want to do this in big ways or small, I want to give you the tools, the push, and the encouragement to go after whatever it is you are wanting.

I hope you enjoy this episode, and as always, please reach out to me!

You can find me on Instagram at @theartofspeakingup, or join the Facebook group by searching for ‘The Art of Speaking Up’ on Facebook.

And don’t forget: you are a wildly gifted, talented, and passionate being and your biggest impact on the world happens when you begin to truly embrace this.

Thanks for tuning in! (:

I am in love with the topic of today’s episode, because it’s all about how to be captivating and powerful at work without sacrificing your authenticity.  This was a huge struggle area for me, and if you relate to it, my hope is that today’s episode will inspire you to be true to who you really are as you strengthen your voice at work.  If you enjoy today’s episode I would absolutely love to know what you think – feel free to send me a note (jessica@theartofspeakingup.com) or message me on Instagram (@theartofspeakingup)

For the most up to date information on private coaching, head to: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/

And of course – check out these free resources:

Ebook: The Smart Ambitious Woman’s Guide to Assertiveness in the Workplace: https://www.assertivenessebook.com/

Private Facebook Group:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/theartofspeakingup/

Art of Speaking Up newsletter: https://theartofspeakingup.activehosted.com/f/4 

Catch you next week (-;

-Jess

Today’s episode is perfect for anyone who wants to communicate with greater impact and authority at work. Sometimes we think that speaking up with credibility is difficult – but in this episode, I’m showing you that it’s actually really easy.

Get ready to use your imagination in this episode!  I hope you love it.

For the most up to date information on private coaching, head to: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/

And check out these free resources!

Ebook: The Smart Ambitious Woman’s Guide to Assertiveness in the Workplace: https://www.assertivenessebook.com/

Private Facebook Group:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/theartofspeakingup/

Art of Speaking Up email newsletter:

https://theartofspeakingup.activehosted.com/f/4 

Thank you so much for tuning in this week!  I’ll catch you next week. 

-Jess

Welcome to part 2 of this special series!  Today I’m deep diving into the skill of advocacy, also known as speaking up.

In this episode I’m going to share:

-A simple tip you can implement to begin coming out of your shell in meetings

-What is happening in your mind that might be keeping you from speaking up

-What leadership skills you need to develop in order to use your voice powerfully

If you’re interested in applying for 1:1 coaching, you can find everything you need at my new website: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/

And if you have any questions, you can DM me on Instagram (@theartofspeakingup) or email me at jessica@theartofspeakingup.com.

If you’re looking for my free ebook, you’ll find it here: https://www.assertivenessebook.com/

Hope you’re doing amazing,

Jess

Today’s episode is about two of my favorite topics: feeling confident and speaking up at work.  If you are wanting to feel more bold and powerful, and less afraid of speaking up, then this episode was created for you.  It is intended to inspire to you believe that you have EVERYTHING it takes to find and share your voice at work.

In this episode you’ll hear about:

-The unexpected thing that helped me build confidence over the past year

-Why speaking up is about more than just sharing your voice

-My best advice to you around the importance of speaking up

-How to harness massive courage during the moments when you want to speak up

And more!

To get in touch with Jess:

Email: jessica@theartofspeakingup.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theartofspeakingup/?hl=en

Free Resources:

Ebook: The Smart Ambitious Woman’s Guide to Assertiveness in the Workplace: https://www.assertivenessebook.com/

Private Facebook Group:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/theartofspeakingup/

To sign up for the Art of Speaking Up email newsletter, click here: https://theartofspeakingup.activehosted.com/f/4 

Thank you so much for tuning in this week!  I’ll catch you next week. 

-Jess

This week’s episode is a wonderfully long, winding conversation about mental health, confidence, and learning to feel stronger inside and outside of work.  This week’s guest Siria is a successful attorney and mental health advocate and the host of two podcasts (Pivotal Moments and Lawyered with Siria, both linked below).  She opens up about her journey of setting boundaries, processing emotions, dealing with personal struggles, mental health, being her authentic self at work, and SO much more.  It’s honestly hard to write a description for this episode because we covered so many juicy topics – this is a favorite conversation of mine.

To connect with Siria, follow her on IG: https://www.instagram.com/siria_gutierrez_esq/

And you can check out Pivotal Moments here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pivotal-moments/id1526966830

And Lawyered with Siria here:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lawyered-with-siria/id1561804406

To connect with Jess:

Free Executive Presence course: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/freeresources/

Private coaching: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/coaching/

And, sharing some anti-racism resources I’m currently reading & learning from:

Do Better by Rachel Ricketts: https://www.rachelricketts.com/my-book 

What If I Say The Wrong Thing? By Verna Myers: https://www.amazon.com/What-Say-Wrong-Thing-Culturally/dp/1614389713

Weeze Doran’s Instagram (I find her explanations so helpful): https://www.instagram.com/accordingtoweeze/?hl=en

Catch you next week!

Jess

In light of the difficult global circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 crisis, I wanted to share an episode on how to speak to yourself kindly during moments of uncertainty and fear.

If you're looking to give back or do a kind deed to help those who are impacted by COVID-19, please consider making a donation to Food on Foot, a local Los Angeles non-profit that helps provide housing and employment to the homeless population of Los Angeles.  Many of those who were previously homeless have lost their jobs and are at high risk of becoming homeless again.  These dollars can literally help change the trajectory of someone's life with just the click of a 'donate' button:

https://www.classy.org/give/193608/#!/donation/checkout

Please take extra good care of yourself during this time

Welcome to the show!  I am so pumped about today’s episode, because I am speaking with Erin Foley, a guest who has been a listener favorite!

Erin Foley is a mindset coach who specializes in helping women with their mindset at work.  If you struggle with confidence, worry, negative thoughts, and any sort of struggle – her advice will resonate with you on a deep level.

In this interview, you’ll hear us talk about:

• Erin’s advice and insights around fear and worry
• The brain’s bias towards negativity
• Why feedback can feel so scary
• Why new projects, jobs, & situations can trigger a crisis of confidence
• How we can feel better by becoming aware of and managing our thoughts
• Why mindset is just as important as career strategy
• How mindset issues evolve as we grow and develop
• Worrying about what other people think
• Getting unstuck from negative thought loops
• How mindset relates to burnout and exhaustion

And so much more!

Be sure to check out Erin’s website, where you can get her free guide: https://www.erinmfoley.com/

To join the facebook group, click here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theartofspeakingup/

To sign up for the Art of Speaking Up email newsletter, click here: https://theartofspeakingup.activehosted.com/f/4 , and

As always, thank you for tuning in, and have a great day!

When things get tough at work, we have a tendency to blame ourselves.  We may wonder whether we lack the talent to do things properly, or whether the struggle we’re running into is a result of our own lack of talent or intellect.

And unfortunately, when we go down this line of thinking, it can make these tough situations even tougher.  When we begin stressing about our own capabilities and tying our self-worth to the work that we’re doing, we make it difficult for our body to relax and rise to the occasion of the challenge that lies in front of us. 

Luckily, there are ways to get unstuck from this pattern, and today’s guest Geeta Chaudry tells us how.  Geeta coaches and guide some of the smartest engineers out there and helps them tackle very difficult algorithms and problems.  And in this episode she shares some of the techniques that she uses that can help us when we find ourselves feeling stuck or paralyzed by a difficult professional situation.  In this episode you will learn:

• Why we cause ourself to get stuck
• Why tying our self-worth to our work can be dangerous
• How to get unstuck when we’re hitting a wall
• How to handle ambiguity
• How to leverage the power of intention setting at work
• How to become a powerful problem solver
• And so much more!

You can find Geeta on linkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/geeta-chaudhry-a963411/

And please reach out to me on Instagram! 

@Theartofspeakingup

Feeling confident at work is pretty much a universal desire – I’ve never met anyone who wasn’t interested in feeling more confident professionally in some way, shape, or form.

That challenge with this, though, is that building confidence can often seem very elusive.  We know how we *want* to feel, but we aren’t quite sure how to get there.  This can lead us feeling stuck and frustrated, and not feeling empowered to move ourselves through whatever challenges we are experiencing.

I absolutely love today’s guest Erin Foley, because she turned the definition of self-confidence on its head (in a good way).  In this episode, I asked Erin what her definition of confidence is.  I was very curious to hear her perspective – after all, she’s a mindset coach who focuses on coaching working women like myself to trust themselves and their capabilities.

And her answer did not disappoint me.  Erin helped me see that confidence is not just about ‘feeling good,’ but rather, confidence a willingness to take courageous action in spite of feeling *not* good.  This blew my mind!  Not only was it incredibly liberating, but it also helped me see that confidence is not a feeling that we hope to feel.  Confidence is about the decisions that we choose to make.  This is incredibly empowering, because we can’t always choose to feel confident, but we *can* always choose to take the actions that we want to take, even if they seem intimidating or scary.

In this episode, you’ll also hear Erin talk about:

Contingent confidence vs. a growth mindset

Why successful people don’t need to be confident all the time

The relationship between mistakes and failure

The importance of playfulness

Impostor syndrome

Why it’s okay to feel awkward or uncomfortable at times

The importance of showing your true self at work

How to have patience with your professional goals

Tips to cultivate confidence

How to find value in hard things

To learn more about Erin, check out her website:  https://www.erinmfoley.com/

And to reach out to me or send a listener question in, you can reach me in Instagram (@theartofspeakingup) or via email (jessica@theartofspeakingup.com)

As always, thanks for tuning in, and catch you next week!

Today’s episode is a very special gratitude themed episode in honor of the holiday.  If you want to shift into an energy of gratitude and feel warm and fuzzy, then this one will be perfect for you.

You’re going to hear some of my season 4 guests open up about what they’re grateful for in their careers.  The women you’re hearing from are:

Amelia Anderson (Episode 71)

Kara Diane (Episode 79)

Erin Foley (Episodes 73 and 74)

Meg Duffy (Episode 90)

Jeanette Jordan (Episode 80)

Ashlee Leppert (Episode 84)

Margot Leitman (Episode 93)

Leonela Vaccaro Padron (Episode 86)

Rasheeda Williams (Episode 100, coming out next week)

Feel free to reach out to me anytime via email (jessica@theartofspeakingup.com) or Instagram (@theartofspeakingup).

For the most up to date information on private coaching, head to: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/

And check out this free stuff:

Ebook: The Smart Ambitious Woman’s Guide to Assertiveness in the Workplace: https://www.assertivenessebook.com/

Private Facebook Group:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/theartofspeakingup/

Art of Speaking Up newsletter: https://theartofspeakingup.activehosted.com/f/4 

Catch you next week (-;

-Jess

Do you find yourself getting swept away by the negative chatter that permeates your mind?

Do you feel like sometimes you are struggling because you’re getting in your own way?

Do you wish you could see yourself in a more positive, optimistic light?

If the answer is yes, this episode is for you!  In this solo episode, I walk you through a model that I use to help calm the noise of self-criticism, and be my own strongest supporter.

If you relate – let me know!  Come chat with me on Instagram - @theartofspeakingup

In the meantime – have a fabulous week!

I know very few women who don’t struggle with saying ‘no’ – especially in a professional environment.  It’s often instinctual for us to want to say and do the right thing so that we can preserve our reputations, do good work, and make the people around us happy.

But when does the tendency to always say yes bring us farther away from our goals?  The more we say yes on autopilot, the more we risk frustration, burnout, and feeling like we’re not embodying our full authenticity by speaking and sharing our opinions truthfully.

Luckily, today’s guest has dedicated her ow career to helping women say ‘no.’  Once dubbed ‘quiet Vicky’ by her classmates, today’s guest was extremely shy as a child and eventually found her own courage and voice by delving into the world of acting.

Today’s guest, Vicky S. Joseph, is the founder of The Art of Expression. As a communication consultant and acting coach, she helps women who are *way too nice* communicate with confidence on stage, in personal and professional relationships. She has a Bachelor's in Psychology and a Master’s in Public Relations and Corporate Communications. Her specialties include: conflict resolution, effective communication, boundary setting, emotional assessments and assertiveness training.

In this episode, Vicky shares key advice, tips, and tactics to help us say no and explains why this can be so hard. 

We also run through common work scenarios that arise that can make it challenging to say no, and Vicky help us craft language we can use at work to get through these tricky situations.

You can find Vicky online and on social media:

Vickysjoseph.com

@Vickyallday (Twitter and Insta)

Vicky S. Joseph (Facebook)

Books mentioned by Vicky:

Codependent no more

No more Christian nice girl

Boundaries by Henry Cloud

To submit a listener question to the show, DM me on Instargam!  @theartofspeakingup

This week, I’m talking with a childhood best friend of mine and landscape architect, Alexia Friend.  In this episode, Alexia shares all about how she learned to manage her workload without sacrificing her dedication to her work and while still being a top performer at the architecture firm that she works at.  In this episode we chat about:  

• Pushing back against too much work
• Work like balance
• Time management
• How to communicate with maturity and leadership
• How to strategically push back with your manager
• Why it’s scary to ask for help at work
• How to strategically ask for help at work
• Having the confidence to leave the office when your coworkers/manager are still working
• Balancing work and having a family
• And much more!

I hope you enjoy this episode, and as always, Email jessica@theartofspeaking.com or DM @theartofspeakingup on Instagram to submit feedback or a listener question for the show!

If I had to boil women’s empowerment down to just one thing, it would be mindset.  In my view, mindset is the swiss army knife of any career challenge – because when your mindset is right, you can find the solution to virtually any problem.

Today’s guest, Tasha Thomas, talks all about how mindset how propelled her through her career, starting out as an intern and now propelling her to the leadership position that she holds today.  

She talks about everything from building confidence to how to know when the time is right to move on from a job to how to build a tight relationship with your manager.  Whether you’re looking for tactical career tips or mindset advice – Tasha hits on pretty much anything. 

In this episode, you’ll hear about: 

• Finding one’s voice and personality in a professional context
• Why networking is worth it, even if you hate it
• How to get the most learning & development out of a job
• Figuring out when it’s time to move on from a job or uplevel
• Seeing challenges and negative experiences in a positive light
• Developing softer leadership skills
• How to manage up
• Tasha’s advice on building a solid rapport with your manager
• Tasha’s experience being the only black woman in the room
• How Tasha has built up her confidence over time

I hope you enjoy this episode, and as always, Email jessica@theartofspeaking.com or DM @theartofspeakingup on Instagram to submit feedback or a listener question for the show!

Today I am talking with Petal Modeste, Associate Dean of Student Affairs Administration at Columbia Law School.  In this conversation, she shares advice and reflections from her own career, as well as from her experience helping thousands of students at Columbia launch their legal careers.  This conversation centers around self-confidence and sense of self in our professional environments, and we hit on so many interesting topics, including:

-The challenge of dropping your mask at work to build connections

-Nurturing professional relationships authentically

-Being the only woman of color and wondering about her ability to thrive

-How where are at in life and how personal sense of self and how that impacts our career

-Why we struggle professionally even though we do really well in school

-How confidence can come from soothing and loving ourselves in the moment of struggle

-Knowing that being bad at something won’t ‘ruin’ your career

-When you’re struggling, accepting where you’re at and moving on

-Being hard on ourselves,

And more!

To listen to Parenting for the Future, click here:

 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/parenting-for-the-future/id1481728272

To submit an anonymous listener question, click here: https://forms.gle/3Xv7QHkR7MfnhQzQA

Thanks for tuning in!

This week’s episode is perfect for you if you want to sound stronger and more confident when you speak, but are struggling to figure out how.  A lot of people misunderstand what is truly required to speak with strength, conviction, and confidence.  In this episode I’ll give you permission to drop the communication advice that doesn’t work for you, and strengthen your voice in a way that feels genuine to who you truly are. 

And…I’m sharing some exciting news – my free executive presence course is here!  You can sign up for the course using this link: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/freeresources/

Lastly, to inquire about private coaching, check out: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/coaching/

Good luck this week with your confidence & your presence, and I’ll catch you next week for an interview!

XO

Jess

Samantha Siffring is a business coach who works with working moms who are growing their online businesses. Overwhelm and mental drama is an area she is deeply familiar with, and in this conversation, Samantha shares the tools and tactics that she uses with herself and with clients to help manage feelings of overwhelm, and to prevent overwhelm from spiraling into even deeper overwhelm and even panic (as it so often does for many of us)

In this conversation we talk about:

• The ‘mental drama’ side of overwhelm
• The relationship between boundaries, people pleasing, and overwhelm
• Self-worth and overwhelm
• How to neutralize some of the difficult feelings that overwhelm can trigger
• How to stay sane when working in an open-plan office
• And much more!

You can learn more about Samantha at www.TBHcoach.com and follow her on Instagram at @samanthahms

Want to submit a listener question to be answered on the show?  Email jessica@theartofspeaking.com or DM @theartofspeakingup in Instagram

Submit your anonymous question here:

https://forms.gle/hMD9PkZtFQF7V2QW6

Do you ever find yourself being excessively nice or getting addicted to people pleasing in the workplace? If you answered yes, you are not alone. So many women struggle with adopting niceness and people please as a front to cover up and conceal our true feelings, opinions, and emotions. And this is an unfortunate thing, because when we conceal what we want to say and who we are, we can't bring our strongest and best selves to the workplace.

We may have a tendency to blame ourselves for falling into this pattern, but it's important to remind ourselves but this is a cultural condition that goes hand in hand with being a woman. Our society has trained us to be nice by causing us to be very afraid of what might happen if we are “mean.” Women are so easily labeled, alienated, and torn down for being “angry” or “crazy,” and this makes us afraid of what might happen if we express disagreement. We want to be liked so that we can avoid these cruel and unnecessary labels, and often we do this by leaning on niceness and people pleasing to ensure that we're protected from this very real threat.  

And what an unfortunate thing this is. Not only are we struggling to express what we truly want to express, we are also often getting down on ourselves for falling into people pleasing. Today's episode is all about accepting that this is NOT our fault, and beginning to take back our power.

One of the most effective ways to begin to unpack and dismantle excessive niceness is to understand what drives us to do it. In this episode I suggest a three-step method that anyone can follow to try to get down to the root cause of their niceness.

Step 1 is to begin to notice what specific situations cause your niceness or people-pleasing to flare up. Are there:

-Specific people

-Specific environments, or

-Specific types of interactions

that really trigger you and send you down a spiral of being excessively nice? Once you identify these situations, pick just one and move on to Step 2. Step 2 entails getting really quiet and asking yourself:

‘In this situation, what am I afraid of?’

Be very honest with yourself, and dig deeper and deeper until you get to the root cause. You will know that you have reached the root cause because it will trigger a strong feeling within you. When we are afraid of something, there is deep fear embedded in our minds and our bodies. When you explore your fears and you reflect upon what it is you're so afraid of, you will know when you have hit on the ‘thing.’ And once you know what it is, you can step back and reflect ask yourself if your fear is really true. You can also ask yourself if the fear belongs to you, or if you have adopted and picked it up from society. And then you get to decide if you want to carry this fear with you, or if you want to let it go and move on.

I hope that you enjoyed this week's episode, and be sure to let me know if you relate to this topic and if you tried the method that I suggested. As always, you can find me on Instagram at @theartofspeakingup or you can email me at Jessica@the artofspeakingup.com.

As always, thank you for listening!

Welcome!  In today’s episode, I’m chatting with Actress and professional Entertainment host Amy Cassandra Martinez all about confidence, your voice, and speaking up even when you feel scared.  Amy shares such vulnerable and deeply insightful wisdom on how to show up boldly when you feel like you’re right at your edge of discomfort.  In this episode you’ll hear us chat about:

• Speaking with confidence when you’re nervous
• Harnessing nervous energy
• Pushing yourself to do the scary thing
• Having the courage to pursue the career path you desire
• Introducing yourself with confidence,
• And more!

One of my personal favorite quotes from Amy is: “Don’t let your head get in the way of what your heart is telling you.”

To follow Amy, check out her socials and website:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amycassandramtz/?hl=en

Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/amycassandramtz

Website: AmyCassandra.com

To get in touch with Jess, reach out on IG (@theartofspeakingup) or email me at jessica@theartofspeakingup.com) and here are my links:

Free Ebook and Courses: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/freeresources/

Private coaching: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/coaching/

Catch you next week!

Jess

This week I chatted with Regina Romeo about her career in HR and everything she’s learned along the way about salary negotiation.  Regina and I talked about the mental side of negotiation in addition to the tools and tactics of salary negotiation.  In this conversation we cover:

• How to prepare to negotiate salary
• How to collect information prior to discussing salary so that you are prepared and informed
• Why it’s normal to be nervous or stressed to negotiate salary
• How to frame salary negotiations and asks
• Why it’s okay (and not a deal-breaker) to be nervous during interviews
• How to mentally get through career setbacks and tough times
• And lots more!

Check our Regina’s podcast, office politics radio: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/office-politics-radio/id1358857631?mt=2

Join the Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/722566004802516/

I hope you enjoy this episode, and as always, Email jessica@theartofspeaking.com or DM @theartofspeakingup on Instagram to submit feedback or a listener question for the show!

Welcome to the show!  Today is my favorite kind of interview: long, honest, winding, and a little bit of an escape from the real world.  I had so much fun chatting with executive coach, Rayla Bailey, on what it means not only to lead with confidence, but to create joy and fulfillment in one’s life.

We cover so much in this episode – some things you’ll hear us talk about are:

-Mindset

-Being a private/sensitive person

-Building trust with yourself

-Leading

-Separating from the need for external validation

-Chasing joy and playfulness

-The importance of rest

-The pressure to change your physical appearance at work

Rayla was a delight to have on the show, and if you’re wanting to learn more about her, you can check out her website at: https://www.raylabailey.com/

If you’re interested in learning about working with me 1:1, you can check out https://jessguzikcoaching.com/

To join me in the free Facebook group, click here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theartofspeakingup

I hope you’re having a WONDERFUL January, and I’ll catch you next week for a solo episode!

Love,

Jess

I loved this week’s conversation with Asari so much.  Asari is an attorney who opens up about how she’s built a successful career and remained authentic to her true personality at the same time.   

We talk about how mentorships and professional relationships are often at the core of a successful career, but more importantly, Asari explains why you don’t have to be super extraverted or even 100% confident to begin building and cultivating professional relationships.

Asari reflects on how she’s settled into her own way of working and being in the workplace, making her authentic qualities of introversion and inner reflectiveness work for her in the world of litigation, which is often anything but introverted and inwardly reflective.

We also talk about many topics that women frequently struggle with professionally, and Asari offers a perspective that shifts these struggles into positives.  She helped reframe common things we might view as ‘problems’ into things that are neutral or positive.  For example, she explains:

• How perfectionism can simply be an invitation for us to open up and let go
• How introversion isn’t a negative thing, just a character trait
• How an ‘unfun’ networking event can be viewed as a chance to make genuine connections
• How being quiet or reflective can make relationship building easier
• And so much more!

As always, thank you for tuning in, and send your listener questions to me on Instagram at @theartofspeakingup

In this solo episode, I talk about why it can be so hard for us to be ourselves at work.  We often contort our personalities or expend large amounts of energy trying to be the perfect persona at work, and we blame ourselves and turn self-critical when we fail to live up to this standard.

In this episode I talk about why it’s not just okay to be and feel awkward and different at work – but why letting ALL aspects of your personality shine is critical to becoming the most powerful version of yourself. 

As mentioned on the show - here's a video of Steve Ballmer going crazy on stage:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I14b-C67EXY

I hope you enjoy this episode, and as always, Email jessica@theartofspeaking.com or DM @theartofspeakingup on Instagram to submit feedback or a listener question for the show!

This week, I talk with women’s empowerment coach Lainey Crawford about moving through feelings of shyness and letting more of yourself show at work.  Like myself, Lainey knows like what it is like to get stuck in silence and struggle to bring one’s ideas and uniqueness to the world around us.  In this episode we talk about:

• How shyness and feelings of smallness can manifest in work and life
• Techniques for moving through them
• Feminine styles of leadership and communication
• How to get comfortable being more vocal at work
• And much more!

If you would like to get in touch with Lainey, her website is www.laineycrawford.com

Want to submit a listener question to be answered on the show?  Email jessica@theartofspeaking.com or DM @theartofspeakingup on Instagram

Welcome to the show!  In today’s episode, I’m talking with today’s guest Leonela all about her career journey.  In today’s conversation, you’ll hear us talk about self-criticism, being in a high-pressure work environment, finding self love, building confidence, and cultivating greater inner strength and trust at work.

To get in touch with Leonela, you can email her at:

Leonela.vacarropadron@gmail.com

And be sure to check out these free resources:

Ebook: The Smart Ambitious Woman’s Guide to Assertiveness in the Workplace: https://www.assertivenessebook.com/

Private Facebook Group:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/theartofspeakingup/

To get in touch with me:

Email: jessica@theartofspeakingup.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theartofspeakingup/?hl=en

Thank you so much for tuning in this week!

-Jess

Today’s episode is for you if you find yourself struggling to speak up in meetings with more senior people.  Listen in to hear me share a powerful perspective that will change the way you see these meetings and inspire you to take the powerful but scary step of sharing your voice even when you feel afraid and even when you’re one of the less tenured people in the room.

To get in touch with me, shoot me an email (jessica@theartofspeakingup.com) or a DM, and to learn about private coaching, check out http://jessguzikcoaching.com

And come join me in the free Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theartofspeakingup/

Thank you so much for tuning in, and I’ll catch you next week!

-Jess

Welcome to the show!  In today’s solo episode, I am continuing on the previous episode (part 1), where I shared a framework that you can use to put a communication plan in place that enables YOU to control the conversation around your career development, and things like promotions & salary raises.

In part 2, I am sharing some of the lies your brain might try to tell you to keep you from taking action and to keep you staying small.

Today’s episode is intended to jump start you into action, and give you the courage to take matters into your own hands.  Yes, it can be scary – but I believe you can do it!

I hope you enjoy this week’s episode – please DM me on Instagram @theartofspeakingup and let me know what you think!

To submit an anonymous listener question, click here: https://forms.gle/3Xv7QHkR7MfnhQzQA

Thanks for tuning in!

Today’s episode is another piece of my writing that I’m sharing with you.  It’s about what it means to build strength as a woman, and what it means to let go of people pleasing and replace it with authenticity and truth.  It’s about the grief and struggle involved in saying goodbye to old pieces of ourselves, but also the glory of replacing those pieces with something strong and new.

Want to download my assertiveness ebook?  Grab it here: https://www.assertivenessebook.com/

And use the link below to reserve your spot in book club.  If you can click on August 9th, it means there are still spots: https://calendly.com/jguz/art-of-speaking-up-book-club

It would mean so much if you could share your feedback on this episode.  Please feel free to reach out on:

Instagram: @theartofspeakingup

Email: Jessica@theartofspeakingup.com

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theartofspeakingup/

Sending so much love,

Jess

CEO turned life coach Brenda Baird unpacks why we feel anxiety, stress, and unhappiness at work.  She talks about how our internal monologue can make difficult situations feel even harder for us, and how our fears and insecurities can catabolize challenges into stress and anxiety.  We also cover:

• What burnout looks like and why it happens
• How fear and our insecurities can amplify stress and anxiety
• How self-sabotage can show up at work
• Inner critics and how they impact our work
• Why we seek external validation

You can learn more about Brenda’s work at: www.brendabairdcoaching.com

Finding Your Own North Star by Martha Beck: https://amzn.to/2FHW1pQ

Want to get in touch or submit a listener question?  DM Jessica on Instagram at @theartofspeakingup or send an email to jessica@theartofspeakingup.com

Welcome to the show!  Today I’m chatting with feminist career coach, Cynthia Pong.  Cynthia is a career strategist for women of color, and today’s conversation goes deep into how to build the kind of inner strength that will help you whether some of the big challenges the workplace throws your way.  This conversation is super unfiltered, encouraging, and filled with nuggets of advice.

To follow Cynthia, check out her links below:

Website: https://embracechange.nyc/?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=AoSU&utm_campaign=Book

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/embracechangenyc/

Cynthia’s book: https://embracechange.nyc/book?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=AoSU&utm_campaign=Book

Twitter: https://twitter.com/EmbraceNYC

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/embracechangenyc/

If you want to get in touch with Jess:

Email: jessica@theartofspeakingup.com // Instagram: @theartofspeakingup

Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theartofspeakingup/

Private coaching at: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/coaching/ 

My Free Ebook: https://www.assertivenessebook.com/

Art of Speaking Up newsletter: https://theartofspeakingup.activehosted.com/f/4 

Thank you for tuning in – and I’ll catch you next week!

-Jess

Welcome to the show!  Today’s episode is perfect for you if you want to sound more credible when you speak up at work.   The interesting thing about speaking up is that in order to sound smart – it’s about making things as simple as possible for your audience (even if your audience is just 1 person!)

In this episode I’ll show you how.

If you want to grab a copy of my stress-reducing morning journal, just rate or review the show and email me to let me know at jessica@theartofspeaking.com – you’ll hear back from me and I’ll send it right over.  Easy peasy!

To get your free copy of my ebook, “The Smart Ambitious Woman’s Guide to Assertiveness in the Workplace,” use the link below:

https://www.assertivenessebook.com/

I’d love to hear what you thought of today’s episode – feel free to DM me on Instagram (@theartofspeakingup) or come say hi in the facebook group:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/theartofspeakingup/

I hope you have a magical week!

Love,

Jess

This week on the show, I'm talking with guest Marissa all about her professional growth and the challenges she's grown through as she has built up here career in international development.  In this conversation we dive deep into the struggles of questioning one's belonging and we also talk about:

-Learning to speak up and feel more FREE at work

-Imposter syndrome

-Wondering if you fit in

-The processof learning to believe in yourself, your ideas, and what you have to offer so that you're able to step into greater leadership roles

-Working in foreign aid / int'l development

-How life is a squiggly line, not a straight line

-Letting go of CONTROL

-Marissa's startup

and much more!

Check out Marissa's startup at www.reedoeapp.com, and as always, please reach out to me on instagram (@theartofspeakingup) and say hello!

To submit an anonymous listener question, click here: https://forms.gle/3Xv7QHkR7MfnhQzQA

Thanks for tuning in!

Do you struggle to believe that you belong in, and are good enough for your job?  Do you feel like impostor syndrome has become a way of life for you?  If you struggle to believe in yourself and your capabilities, then today’s episode with mindset coach Erin Foley will be perfect for you. 

While we may feel alone in our mindset struggles, Erin’s coaching work and expertise sheds light on just how common it is to get stuck in the fear that we aren’t truly good enough for the jobs that we hold.  As Erin explains, it is totally normal to feel this way in our jobs, particularly when we’re in new environments, or taking on new roles or projects.  Rather than get caught in the negative spiral that this type of thinking can send us down, Erin encourages us to step back from our thoughts and get perspective on the situation.  Often, what we are perceiving as the truth is not as closely connected to reality as we may think it is.  In this conversation, Erin offers insights, advice, and techniques to help us break free from this negative thought pattern.

Erin also explains the difference between perfectionism and healthy ambition, and explains how the need for external approval drives perfectionistic tendencies.  She also delves into impostor syndrome, breaking down what it looks like, the different types of impostor syndrome, and what to do if we are stuck in it. 

This episode is perfect for anyone who is having troubles trusting that they are good enough for their job.  I found Erin’s wisdom to be refreshing, honest, insightful…and a huge relief.  Knowing that these feelings are normal, and knowing that there are ways to move through them is encouraging and uplifting.  I felt this sense of possibility and optimism while learning from Erin, and I hope you do as well.

To get in touch with Erin, check out her website at https://www.erinmfoley.com/, and as always, feel free to reach out to me on Instagram @theartofspeakingup

Thanks for tuning in, and catch you next week for part 2 of my conversation with Erin!

Welcome to the show!  Today I am chatting with Meg Duffy, who specializes in helping women build careers in tech.  Meg’s insights and work run deep, and in this conversation she shares so much deep wisdom and encouragement on the topic of self-doubt.  This is the second time I’ve had Meg on the show – the first time we chatted (episode 19), and I enjoyed this conversation even more than the first one.

To get in touch with Meg and learn about her book, go to www.megduffy.com and you can also reach out to her on twitter and Instagram (@futureproofmeg)

To get in touch with Jess:

Email: jessica@theartofspeakingup.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theartofspeakingup/?hl=en

Free Resources:

Ebook: The Smart Ambitious Woman’s Guide to Assertiveness in the Workplace: https://www.assertivenessebook.com/

Private Facebook Group:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/theartofspeakingup/

To sign up for the Art of Speaking Up email newsletter, click here: https://theartofspeakingup.activehosted.com/f/4 

Thank you so much for tuning in this week!  I’ll catch you next week. 

-Jess

This week I chatted with career coach Meg Duffy about the work she does helping women make career transitions.  Meg specializes in helping women build and grow careers in tech, and supports her clients on a practical and an emotional level as they chart the next steps in their careers.  In this conversation we hit on:

• How to break down big career transitions into smaller steps
• How impostor syndrome, fear, and anxiety can make career growth challenging and how to build confidence over time
• How to figure out what you like and what you don’t like professionally
• How to gain clarity about the direction of your career
• How to figure out what you want and set career and life goals
• What to do if you’ve just started a new job and are realizing it might not be a good fit
• Resources to help you better understand potential employers when you interview

Get in touch with Meg:

• @Futureproofmeg on Instagram, https://meghan-duffy.com

Resources:

Creative morning job board: https://creativemornings.com/jobs

WORK job board: https://www.bwork.com/

Keyvalues.com

I hope you enjoy this episode, and as always, Email jessica@theartofspeaking.com or DM @theartofspeakingup on Instagram to submit feedback or a listener question for the show!

This week, I’m chatting about one of my favorite topics: speaking confidently in meetings.  I’m sharing a simple framework you can use to get crystal clear on how to approach building confidence no matter the type of meeting or situation.  I’ll help you get clear on how to break down your goal of confidence into smaller, simpler steps that you can start to implement right away, and I’ll share some tools that will help you build momentum if you’re feeling stuck.

You can find my free executive presence course AND my free ebook at this link: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/freeresources/

And you can learn more about working with me 1:1 here:  https://jessguzikcoaching.com/coaching/

And my speaking & corporate work here: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/corporate/

If you want to get in touch, reach out anytime at jessica@theartofspeakingup.com. 

Until next time,

Jess

Welcome to the show!  In this solo episode, I’m walking through a simple 3-step map that you can use to pursue your next career move.  But even more importantly, I’m covering the mindset blocks that might get in the way.  Because the truth is, it’s not really about knowing what to do.  I believe you likely already know more than you think.  I believe it’s about having the confidence to take those forward steps.  And this episode is all about that – I’m chatting about the three steps you’ll want to take, and how to keep your confidence high as you begin to take them.

I hope you enjoy this episode!  Come say hello on Instagram (@theartofspeakingup), I love to hear from you and receive your questions.

 Please feel free to submit an anonymous listener question here:

https://forms.gle/zH7oyyAwGBUMyFidA

As always, it’s a pleasure to have you tuning in (:

Welcome to the show!  In today’s bonus episode, you will be hearing from my Season 3 guests as they answer a listener question on how to pursue a role that isn’t a perfect fit with your existing skills.  You’ll hear us chat about confidence, inner and outer career narratives, resumes, and so much more!

Be sure to check out my full length interviews with the guests you’re hearing in this bonus episode – their interviews are linked below.

And, to submit a listener question anonymously, click here:  https://forms.gle/bBSku5XovS7VWLW49

Guest interviews:

Amy Giddon, Founder of The Daily Haloha: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/64-authenticity-at-work-genuine-confidence-vs-addiction/id1436888741?i=1000461654081

Nikki aka the Corporate Melanin Millennial: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/59-job-searching-mindset-fear-salary-negotiation-discomfort/id1436888741?i=1000459044656

Michelle Gomez, Career Coach: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/57-finding-courage-to-show-up-boldly-when-fear-self/id1436888741?i=1000457076717

As always, thanks for tuning in and have a wonderful day!

Today we invite special guest, Ashlee Leppert a recent veteran of the United States coast guard, and even more recent author of her memoir, "The Hurricane Within" to sit down and talk about her incredible experiences and journey of strength, compassion, and inspiration. She opens up about her intense Coast Gaurd search and rescue missions, learning the strength in asking for help, and what led her to write her incredible memoir. Ashlee is truly an inspiration and wonderful person who reminds us that strength is always available to us – even when things get really, really hard.

Ashlee’s Book & Contact Information:

Ashlee’s Book, The Hurricane Within:

https://www.amazon.com/Hurricane-Within-Ashlee-Leppert-ebook/dp/B07Y8RZLRP

Ashlee’s website: https://www.thehurricanewithin.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehurricanewithin/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_hurricane_within/

Jess’s contact information:

Email: jessica@theartofspeakingup.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theartofspeakingup/?hl=en

Free Resources:

Ebook: The Smart Ambitious Woman’s Guide to Assertiveness in the Workplace: https://www.assertivenessebook.com/

Private Facebook Group:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/theartofspeakingup/

Thank you so much for tuning in this week!

-Jess

Today’s episode was inspired by a listener who asked me for advice on how to effectively run big, messy, cross functional meetings.  In this bonus episode I’ll share a few tips on controlling the room and getting the outcome you desire.

I hope you enjoy! And please feel free to reach out to me on instagram (@theartofspeakingup) and say hello!

To submit an anonymous listener question, click here: https://forms.gle/3Xv7QHkR7MfnhQzQA

Thanks for tuning in!

In this episode, I share a little bit about my inspiration for creating the show.  Spoiler:  I was incredibly awkward, shy, and insecure in my early 20s.  And I was alone, with no mentors to help me through it.  And it was one of the most un-fun times in my career. 

I don’t want any woman to go through some of the struggles I encountered and feel like she’s alone.  Whatever someone’s career struggle may be – whether it relates to confidence, fear, anxiety, frustration  (or like me, all of the above) – I think it’s so important to have more voices out there unequivocally telling women this one very important thing:

The way that you are feeling is okay.

As women, we simply don’t hear this enough.  And in fact, we often hear the opposite – we’re not only told that we need to look, act, and behave perfectly – but we’re often subtly & sneakily told that if something is hard for us, we are somehow to blame.  And that we should quickly fix, or hide, whatever is wrong. 

I want to start a dialogue around professional women’s empowerment that tells women the opposite.  That they’re awesome, and that anything that’s a struggle for them is normal.  And I especially want to remind them how amazing and talented they are, because I think one of the most important ingredients in women’s empowerment is helping women see and understand their own power.

And that’s my goal for the show: to help you see how incredible you actually are, so that you can go after your career goals with reckless abandon. 

I hope you enjoy it!

FREE RESOURCES:

Free Ebook: https://www.assertivenessebook.com/

Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theartofspeakingup/

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Time to round out this 3 part series – this episode is my favorite!  I’m walking you through how to become confident and how to stick with the process long enough that you begin to experience lasting change.  It’s simple – but not easy.  This episode will give you the freedom to grow imperfectly and will empower you to start using your voice and building confidence TODAY (there is literally no reason to wait).

If you’re interested in applying for 1:1 coaching, you can find everything you need at my new website: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/

And if you have any questions, you can DM me on Instagram (@theartofspeakingup) or email me at jessica@theartofspeakingup.com.

Catch you soon,

-Jess

Welcome to the show!  This week, I'm chatting with Amy Giddon, founder of the Daily Haloha app.  This conversation is FILLED to the brim with career advice - you'll hear all about:

-Learnings from Amy’s corporate career   -Amy’s advice for career advancement   -Outer success vs inner fulfillment   -The challenge of being authentic at work   -Being uncomfortable in order to grow   -Constantly searching for praise   -Instrinsic confidence vs. proving yourself   -Having a deep sense of self worth   -Being unsure about career paths   -The value of lateral career moves,   and more!   Mentioned in this episode:   Daily Haloha   Sign up for Jessica’s newsletter   Brene Brown’s dare to lead   Brene Brown Ted Talk on vulnerability   Get in touch with Amy and her team   Submit a listener question   Thanks for tuning in, and I'll catch you in a couple of weeks!   Jess  

This week I’m giving you a roadmap to help you on your journey from feeling shy and quiet to speaking with confidence & conviction.  There are few things more important for your career than your voice in a room, and in this week’s episode I’m sharing a simple roadmap you can use to evolve your voice from one that is shy and timid, to one that feels strong, authentic, and confident.  I hope you love this one and I’d love to know what you think!

To get in touch. reach out on IG (@theartofspeakingup) or email me at jessica@theartofspeakingup.com) and here are my links:

Free Executive Presence course: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/freeresources/

Private coaching: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/coaching/

Catch you next week!

Jess

In today’s episode, I’m talking with a listener of the podcast, Tami Lyons!  In this interview, she opens up about how her mindset got in her own way professionally, and how she learned to let go of self-questioning and constant worrying about what other people think.

In this interview, you’ll hear Tami and I talk about:

• Tami’s evolution and mindset growth
• Tami’s early career struggle
• How to handle confusion, ambiguity, and struggle
• Self talk
• Self criticism vs. Self encouragement
• Uncovering strengths
• Using strengths to overcome challenges

And so much more!

In addition to running a ski school, Tami has spent much of her career in the corporate world. She currently works as a fractional CEO with How to Manage a Small Firm, where she provides CEO services to small and silo practitioner law firms. 

A HUGE thank you to Tami for coming on the show and sharing her story.  Please take a moment to let us know if you liked this conversation by rating and reviewing us in the Apple podcasts app!

As always, thanks for tuning in and I’ll catch you next week!

-Jess

Welcome to the show!  Today I’m sharing advice on what to do when you find yourself struggling with impostor syndrome, and questioning whether you belong in your job.  I will help you see that your fears of not being good enough are either untrue, or are simply signs that you are growing.

Impostor syndrome is real and it sucks – BUT – I promise that there’s a light at the end of this tunnel, and this episode will help you see it. 

I hope you enjoy this episode, and I would love to hear what you think!

Want to get in touch?

Jess’s contact information:

Email: jessica@theartofspeakingup.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theartofspeakingup/?hl=en

Free Resources:

Ebook: The Smart Ambitious Woman’s Guide to Assertiveness in the Workplace: https://www.assertivenessebook.com/

Private Facebook Group:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/theartofspeakingup/

To sign up for the Art of Speaking Up email newsletter, click here: https://theartofspeakingup.activehosted.com/f/4 

Thank you so much for tuning in this week!  I’ll catch you next week. 

-Jess

Welcome to the show!!!  Can you tell that I’m a bit overexcited about today’s episode?  Well, that’s because we’re combining two of my absolute favorite topics: building confidence, and having FUN!

Today’s episode is perfect for anyone who wants to evolve into a CONFIDENT speaker at work.  In this episode, I walk you through how to determine your AUTHENTIC confident voice – what it sounds like & feels like – and then how to tap into it at work!

I also walk you through an exercise that you can do at home to start getting comfortable using your body to express confidence.  To see me doing the exercise, head to the facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theartofspeakingup/

And for reference, the exercise ‘walks’ (this will make sense after you listen) are:

1. Across the room
2. Across the room to a specific point
3. Happy
4. Eager
5. Confident

I hope you have fun playing around with this!  Let me know how it goes – the best way to reach out is via Instagram at @theartofspeakingup

Hope you’re doing so so well

Love,

Jess

If you struggle with impostor syndrome and notice that fear and doubt are holding you back in your career, this week’s episode is perfect for you.  Listen in as I dive deep into the limiting beliefs that so often fuel impostor syndrome, and help you reframe your thinking so that you can learn to show up as a strong, empowered leader even when things get tough.  By the end of this episode, you’ll have a new perspective and a potent mindset tool that will help you feel strong even when you find yourself struggling.

Free Executive Presence course: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/freeresources/

Private coaching: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/coaching/

Catch you next week!

Jess

Welcome to the show!  Today’s guest Jeanette is a triple threat: podcast host, marketing executive, and career coach.  This episode is jam packed with conversation and advice around taking control of your career and finding the confidence to show up at your best at work.  Listen through to hear us talk about:

-Stakeholder management

-Building soft skills

-Showing more of yourself at work

-Networking in a way that feels natural

-Impostor syndrome vs. being in an unsupportive work environment

-Jeanette’s experience of being the only Black woman in the room

-How to advocate for a promotion

-The importance of having balance

-Keeping your career in perspective

-Growing out of perfectionism

-Having the courage to share ideas

-Testing and learning

-The importance of allyship, and suggestions for how to be a strong ally

I hope you loved this conversation as much as I did.  Here are the resources & contact information mentioned in the episode:

The healthy mind platter: https://www.drdansiegel.com/resources/healthy_mind_platter/

Jeanette’s podcast, Market Ready: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/market-ready/id1506672287

Jeanette’s contact info:

IG: @jeanettecjordan Twitter: @jeanettecjordan

Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theartofspeakingup/

Get in touch with Jess:

Email: Jessica@theartofspeakingup.com

Instagram: @theartofspeakingup

Thank you so much for listening!

Love,

Jess

Today I’m chatting with licensed therapist, Risha London Nathan, about her work as a therapist and how she supports female clients through some of the professional challenges that they encounter.  Risha share advice and practical insights based on her years of training and experience, and in this episode we talk about:

• Why it can be difficult to ask for what we need and assert boundaries
• How fear of not being good enough can manifest professionally
• The importance self-acceptance and acknowledging our emotions
• How to release, process, and let go of strong negative emotions
• Being highly sensitive at work
• And much more!

Check out Risha’s site, www.WellwithRisha.com and follow her in Instagram at @wellwithRisha.

I hope you enjoy this episode, and as always, Email jessica@theartofspeaking.com or DM @theartofspeakingup on Instagram to submit feedback or a listener question for the show!

Welcome to the final episode of Season 3!  If you have struggled with fear, dread, or anxiety at the thought of confidently speaking up and introducing yourself to a room full of colleagues, then today’s episode is for you.

Today I am reading a personal essay that I wrote about my fear of introducing myself to large groups of people.  I am writing about my own experience in the hopes that my story can be used as a vehicle to help you find self-love in spite of your fear, and eventually find the courage to make peace with your fear and speak up boldly in any situation.

This episode was a vulnerable share for me, so if you enjoyed it, it would mean so much to me if you could share your feedback in Apple Podcasts.

I’d love to hear from you also – so please send me a DM on Instagram at @theartofspeakingup

If you’re looking for community, be sure to join the facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theartofspeakingup/

I hope you’re having a fabulous week.  And if you ever feel afraid to introduce yourself to a large group of people, please remember that your levels of courage are only limited by the decisions that you are willing to make, moment to moment to moment.

Be patient, because change takes time, but also be willing to believe in change and bet on yourself.

All my love,

Jess

Today’s episode is a mini episode with some advice on how to get past your fear and speak more freely in meetings.  This took me a long time to do, and I’m hoping the advice in the episode can help you as you continue your journey of finding your voice at work.

If you would like to sign up for the newsletter, you can sign up here:

https://theartofspeakingup.activehosted.com/f/4 

And here’s the private Facebook Group:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/theartofspeakingup/

Thank you so much for tuning in this week!  I’ll catch you next week. 

-Jess

Welcome to the show!  Today I’m sharing advice on what to do when you find yourself needing input from your manager, but also unable to reach them.  This situation can feel stressful, but it is also a really important opportunity to cultivate your leadership skills.  Listen in to learn how!

Want to get in touch?

Jess’s contact information:

Email: jessica@theartofspeakingup.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theartofspeakingup/?hl=en

Free Resources:

Ebook: The Smart Ambitious Woman’s Guide to Assertiveness in the Workplace: https://www.assertivenessebook.com/

Private Facebook Group:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/theartofspeakingup/

To sign up for the Art of Speaking Up email newsletter, click here: https://theartofspeakingup.activehosted.com/f/4 

Thank you so much for tuning in this week!  I’ll catch you next week. 

-Jess

Are you self-conscious about the sound of your own voice? Do you hesitate to speak up for fear that you won't sound confident?

If you struggle to accept the sound of your voice, then today's episode is for you. Today I'm speaking with Tracy Goodwin, voice coach and owner of Captivate the Room. Tracy has dedicated her career to helping people connect with their authentic voices.  In addition to working with performers and actors, Tracy also does extensive work with leaders and Professionals in the corporate space, helping them connect with the truest and most authentic version of their own voices.

One of my absolute favorite things about Tracy's work is that her method does not emphasize changing our voice, but rather, Tracy helps her clients uncover the voice that is most authentic to them. As Tracy will share, we often hide behind vocal mechanisms and ways of speaking that are not true to who we are. This can make it more challenging for us to have impact and for us to express ourselves and our ideas effectively.  

If you’ve listen to the show before, you know that authenticity is core value of the show, and Tracy's work is rooted in uncovering the authentic sound of each person’s voice. In this conversation, you will learn how to unpeel the layers of fear that may be keeping you from tapping into the most authentic version of your voice, and uncover how you can express confidence and authenticity through the sound of your voice.  

Tracy shares insights and advice on how to be more confident in our voices, and she explains the connection between how we feel and how our voice sounds.  She also shares the basic building blocks of vocal variety and explains how we can use these to have more impact when we speak.

I absolutely loved connecting with Tracy, and if you want to learn more about her I highly recommend checking out her work at https://captivatetheroom.com/.

Tracy also has a podcast called Captivate the room:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/getting-past-your-story-and-finding-your-voice-with-jessica/id1091333779?i=1000438941257

Thank you so much for listening, and as always, feel free to reach out or submit a listener question to me on Instagram at @theartofspeakingup

Welcome to the show and to Season 4!  It’s great to be back, and I’m so excited to kick off today’s episode with a very special conversation that features Amelia Anderson, who built a successful corporate career rising to exec levels, and later transitioned to focusing her career solely on helping other women advance professionally. 

In this conversation, Amelia shares very real & raw advice on how to advance professionally without losing touch with your authentic self.  In this conversation, we dive deep on a long list of topics, including:

• Amelia’s career, and how she successfully rose up to become the Managing Director, Assistant Treasurer of American Airlines
• Amelia’s journey to founding her non-profit, Advancing Women in Aviation Roundtable
• Why Amelia is passionate about supporting women professionally
• How Amelia built confidence after struggling with confidence early in her career
• The struggle between showing up powerfully vs. showing up authentically
• How to prepare for meetings & get noticed by those around you
• Why it’s important to ask questions (and not be afraid of stupid questions)
• How compensation changes at execute levels
• What Amelia sees many professional women struggling with

And so much more! 

Check out Amelia’s nonprofit here: https://www.awarglobal.com/about/

And be sure to leave a review of the show in Apple podcasts if you’ve been enjoying it. 

To join the facebook group, click here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theartofspeakingup/

To sign up for the Art of Speaking Up email newsletter, click here: https://theartofspeakingup.activehosted.com/f/4 , and

Submit a listener question here: https://forms.gle/bBSku5XovS7VWLW49

I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.  As always, thank you for tuning in, and have a great day!

Today we are celebrating the podcast turning 1!!!

In honor of this birthday, I decided to stray from the typical episode format and bring you a scripted mini-episode where I ask the podcast what gift it would like for its first birthday.

Listen in to find out the answer ;-)

Welcome to the show!  Today’s episode is such a gem of a conversation.  Today I’m chatting with Parent Coach Hannah Rudnick about the challenges of being a woman and being a mom.  This episode is perfect for you if you feel like you’re struggling to fit everything in, or if you find yourself being overly harsh on yourself when things get tough.  In this conversation you’ll hear us chat about:

-The identity challenges that come with becoming a mom

-Trusting one’s intuition

-The inner critic

-Body image

-Being kind to yourself

-Following your ambitions in a way that feels GOOD

-What to do when you feel like you don’t have enough time

And so much more.

To get in touch with Hannah, check out her website and IG:

Hannah’s website: https://www.hannahrudnickcoaching.com/

Hannah’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/hannah_rudnick_coaching/

To join the private facebook group for the show, go here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theartofspeakingup

And to inquire about private coaching with Jess, check out: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/coaching/

I hope you're having the most wonderful beautiful day.  Remember – it’s a Pandemic, so go easy on yourself!

Love,

Jess

Welcome to the show!  Today’s episode is for you if you have ever found yourself feeling confused, but have been afraid to speak up and ask a question to clarify the thing you’re confused about.

If this is you – don’t worry – this is completely normal (I’ve been there), and there is nothing wrong with you. 

However, I want to empower you to feel confident asking the questions you need to ask, because ultimately, this is a skill that will grow your confidence and prepare you to become a confident, powerful leader.

I hope you enjoy this episode!  Please reach out to me, and come say hi in the Facebook group!

Email: Jessica@theartofspeakingup.com

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theartofspeakingup/

Sending so much love,

Jess

**Check out Qaali’s brand new podcast here!**

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/professional-muslim-women/id1477502689

And check out her article here:

https://opmed.doximity.com/articles/youre-the-surgeon-56cb2f1fb6c8

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This week, I’m talking with trauma surgeon Qaali Hussein all about her medical career, and the challenges she’s faced at work and in life and she pursued her dream of being a mom and becoming a surgeon at the same time.

Qaali broke major barriers in her industry - being pregnant while training to become a surgeon is not widely accepted in the medical community, and her identity as a Muslim women subjected her to even greater scrutiny as she moved ahead and attempted to build a career while being true to who she is.

Through her journey, she built a core of unshakeable strength and confidence - and she shares this journey with us in today’s conversation.  

Be sure to check out her show, and as always, please reach out to me on instagram (@theartofspeakingup) and let me know what you think!

Have an amazing week (:

Anti-racism,  racial justice, & diversity & inclusion resources:

The Trill MBA Show by Felicia Ann Rose Enuha

Corporate America Hates Black Women: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/corporate-america-hates-black-women/id1361878040?i=1000408270366

Silence is Not an Option: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/silence-is-not-an-option-blm/id1361878040?i=1000477114854

NPR’s Code Switch, Hosted by Gene Demby and Shereen Marisol Meraji

A Decade of Watching Black People Die: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-decade-of-watching-black-people-die/id1112190608?i=1000476242095

Therapy for Black Girls by Joy Harden Bradford

The Impact of Racial Trauma: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/session-134-the-impact-of-racial-trauma/id1223803641?i=1000458623895

How to Be Anti-Racist by Ibram X. Kendi

https://www.amazon.com/How-Be-Antiracist-Ibram-Kendi/dp/0525509283

What If I Say the Wrong Thing?  By Vernã Myers

https://www.amazon.com/What-Say-Wrong-Thing-Culturally/dp/1614389713

Parenting For the Future by Petal Modeste

Overcoming Racial Bias: A conversation with Vernã Meyers: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/overcoming-racial-bias-a-conversation-with-vern%C3%A3-meyers/id1481728272?i=1000470348089

And to reach out to me:

Email: jessica@theartofspeakingup.com

Instagram: @theartofspeakingup

Sending so much love,

Jess

Welcome to the show!  Today’s episode is a little different than my usual solo episodes – I’m sharing an exciting personal update about my own career path, and taking you through some of my story of finding my voice and my confidence in my professional life.  I’m also sharing my own answer & reflections around the final closing question that I ask my guests at the very end of each interview. 

I hope you enjoy this episode and I’d love to hear what you think – please say hello to me!

Email: jessica@theartofspeakingup.com // Instagram: @theartofspeakingup

My career advice/closing question portion of the episode starts around the 43 minute mark if you want to go straight there.

And here are all of my links for you:

Coaching website: Private coaching at: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/

Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theartofspeakingup/

My Free Ebook: https://www.assertivenessebook.com/

Art of Speaking Up newsletter: https://theartofspeakingup.activehosted.com/f/4 

I hope you have a beautiful day.

Love,

Jess

Come join me on Instagram (@theartofspeakingup)!

Today’s bonus episode is intended to help you build courage if you know you want something more for your career, but find yourself questioning – “Am I actually good enough?”

Spoiler: the answer is YES!  You are.

But listen to this episode if you need a little bit of help to get there!

On today's episode we have special guest Brenda Baird (Executive Leadership Coach) on to discuss fear in the workplace. In particular, where it stems from, how it can affect us at work, and what you can do to overcome it. She also talks about what makes a good leader, dealing with burnout, and how to be more self reflective in general. Learning how to dig deeper in our self reflection process and challenging the patterns we uncover is vital in continuing to grow, being a better leader, and feeling more comfortable and confident in your voice and yourself!

Stay safe everyone and thank you for listening! Please subscribe, rate, and share if you enjoy!

Brenda's links:

Website: https://www.brendabairdcoaching.com

Email: Brenda@BrendaBairdCoaching.com

Previous episode with Brenda: https://theartofspeakingup.com/13-burnout-self-sabotage-the-inner-critic-and-seeking-external-validation-at-work-with-brenda-baird/

Jessica's links:

Email: jessica@theartofspeakingup.com

Instagram: @theartofspeakingup

Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theartofspeakingup/

Private coaching at: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/coaching/ 

Free Ebook: https://www.assertivenessebook.com/

Art of Speaking Up newsletter: https://theartofspeakingup.activehosted.com/f/4 

We're all trying to be more confident at work, which is why I love talking with women who exude an authentic sense of confidence and who fully embrace themselves and who they are. Today's guest, Trina Martin, has built an impressive career in STEM and in the Navy, pursuing her dreams and reaching her goals without a support system. In today's conversation I talk with Trina all about her key learnings from her career journey and we cover everything from how to walk into a room with confidence to what to do when you find yourself not knowing the answer to a question at work.

We also talk about the struggles of being who we are and accepting ourselves as women and why it can be hard to do so, especially in a professional environment.  Trina also chats about the importance of not caring what other people think about us and of owning who we are at work We also cover:

• Career regrets
• Trina’s experiences being the only woman of color in the room
• Her career in IT and becoming a naval officer
• Walking into a room with confidence
• What to do when you don’t know the answer
• The struggle of being yourself and accepting who you are (especially as a woman)
• How to speak up powerfully, persuasively, and confidently
• Not caring what other people think
• How to operate as a leader no matter your job title or position
• Turning 30, 40, 50, and caring less and less about what other people think
• Sitting at the back of the room
• Being a leader no matter your title
• Compassion / difficult coworkers
• Getting connected to your joy, and
• Speaking up when you have a better way to do something or something you want to share

If you are struggling to build confidence, find your voice at work, or you're just looking for some empowerment inspiration, today's episode pretty much runs the gamut!

Be sure to check out Trina's podcast Trina talk: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trina-talk/id1437583147

As well as her website: https://www.trinamartin.com/

To submit a listener question to the show just reach out to me on Instagram at @theartofspeakingup

As always, thank you for listening and I can't wait to catch you again next week!

Have you ever felt uncertain about your career path, wondering whether you're moving in the right direction and whether you are where you are supposed to be professionally?

It’s easy to get swept up in the uncertainty of not knowing exactly where we want to go professionally, and this uncertainty can transform enjoyment of our own careers into a sense of dread and anxiety.

But all it takes is a small shift in perspective to realize that not knowing exactly where we are going isn't necessarily a negative thing. In fact, if we can begin to view each step forward as an exercise in data-gathering, and an opportunity to learn more about what we like what we don't like, we can release the pressure of not having all the answers and simply enjoy the learning and exploration that happens as we move through our careers and try on different roles and projects.

Today's guest, Charissa Stowers, talks all about her own career path and the winding route that it took. In today's conversation you'll hear all about how Charissa began her career in a retail job working on the floor at the Apple Store and moved all the way up to a director-level position in the tech vertical specializing in Learning and Development.

Charissa talks about why it is okay not to have everything figured out all at once and how we can take small steps in our careers to explore our interests and learn what it is we want in our careers. We also talked about how it is normal to feel uncertain and even overwhelmed when you're first entering into a new job or work environment. I also asked Charissa what it's been like to transition into becoming a mom and how that has impacted her career. Her answers might surprise you!

And most exciting of all, because Charissa specializes in helping professionals grow in their jobs, in this episode she shares a goal setting in visioning exercise that we can do to help identify what we want our professional future to look like and what steps we can take today to get there.

I absolutely loved talking with Charissa. My conversation with her reminded me of the fact that when we treat our careers with lightness and a sense of adventure we can move through times of uncertainty with a sense of ease, wonder, and joy - rather than a sense of anxiety and overwhelm.

If you enjoyed today's episode, please leave a rating in the iTunes Store, and as always, feel free to get in touch with me and submit your listener questions on Instagram! (@theartofspeakingup)  As always, thanks for tuning in!

Today’s interview is jam-packed with wisdom on how to get out of your comfort zone and speak up powerfully!  Today’s guest, Angela Duckworth, is a researcher and psychologist who focuses on the topic of grit and resilience.  She drops so many juicy nuggets on how to exit your comfort zone and prove to yourself that you’re so much more capable than you may realize.

To check out The Character Lab click here: https://characterlab.org/

And I highly recommend Angela’s book, Grit: https://angeladuckworth.com/grit-book/

I’d love to hear what you think about this episode!  To get in touch, you can message me on Instagram at @theartofspeakingup.

To join the private facebook group for the show, go here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theartofspeakingup

And to inquire about private coaching, check out: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/coaching/

Free Assertiveness Ebook: https://www.assertivenessebook.com/

Remember to keep going.  Keep challenging yourself.  Keep being brave.

XOXO,

Jess

This conversation is magical and wonderful.  Today’s guest Hamidah is a seasoned professional in the finance industry, and the wisdom that she shares in this conversation gave me chills!  We talk about finding confidence and learning to lead at work, but the conversation goes so much deeper than that.  Hamidah shares priceless wisdom of how we can learn to trust  ourselves and our intuition in a way that helps us succeed and feel confident and strong along the way.

Hamidah hosts a wonderful podcast called Sharing Life Lessons, which I have been a guest on!  Check out her show over here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sharing-life-lessons/id1495248815

If you’re interested in applying for 1:1 coaching, you can find everything you need at my new website: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/

And if you have any questions or want to say hi (please do!), you can DM me on Instagram (@theartofspeakingup) or email me at jessica@theartofspeakingup.com.

Catch you soon,

-Jess

Welcome to the show!  It’s wonderful to be back with Season 5 at the start of 2021, and I hope you’re doing absolutely amazing.

In today’s episode, I’m outlining the four skills that you need to become a super high performer at work.  This is part of a 3 part series where I’m giving you some powerful (but challenging!) steps you can take to make 2021 a year where your career really starts to take off.

Today you’ll hear me describe the four skills you need to make that happen, why each one is so important, and which ones you may find challenging.  In parts 2 and 3, I’ll deep dive into the skill of advocacy (also known as speaking up) so you can start using your voice more powerfully!

If you’re interested in applying for 1:1 coaching, you can find everything you need at my new website: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/

And if you have any questions, you can DM me on Instagram (@theartofspeakingup) or email me at jessica@theartofspeakingup.com.

Sending you ALL of the good vibes!

-Jess

Welcome to the Season 4 finale!  It feels so good to be here, and I can’t wait for you to listen to today’s episode.

Today I’m reading a piece that I wrote about things I’m afraid of at work.  I had a lot of troubles writing this piece for some reason!  Usually my writing pours out pretty seamlessly, but this one was a labor of love.  But either way, I hope you love it and find it inspirational.

For the most up to date information on private coaching, head to: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/

And...be sure to check out these free resources:

Ebook: The Smart Ambitious Woman’s Guide to Assertiveness in the Workplace: https://www.assertivenessebook.com/

Private Facebook Group:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/theartofspeakingup/

Art of Speaking Up newsletter: https://theartofspeakingup.activehosted.com/f/4 

You can reach out to me anytime at jessica@theartofspeakingup.com – I’d LOVE to hear from you!

-Jess

This week I chat with Nicole Martins all about her career journey in the legal field.  Nicole opens up about how some of her personal struggles impacted the course of her career, and we talk about how she remained strong and focused throughout her professional journey, even as she encountered major roadblocks and barriers.

You’ll also hear us talk about:

• How to manage personal challenges that spill over into work
• Getting through work while grieving the loss of parents
• Seeing that career and financial success is possible despite personal struggle
• Landing a high paying law gig without a fancy school, connections, or high GPA
• Getting a resume to the top of the pile without the perfect grades & experience
• Building confidence
• Getting over the fear of talking to very senior colleagues
• And so much more!

This episode is perfect for anyone who is feeling stuck and wanting to get inspired to reach higher in their careers.  It is also perfect for anyone who is on the journey of building confidence and trying to understand how to have a powerful and authentic presence in workplace, even when it feels difficult. 

I hope you enjoy this episode, and as always, Email jessica@theartofspeaking.com or DM @theartofspeakingup on Instagram to submit feedback or a listener question for the show!

Today’s episode is all about MONEY! It’s time for some raw, unfiltered dialogue about getting past the fears that prevent you from owning your desire for more money and asking for more money in your career. If you have a hard time admitting to yourself you want more money, or you feel unworthy of negotiating your salary, this episode is a must-listen.

Let me know what you think by messaging me on Instagram! (@theartofspeakingup)

And of course, be sure to check out these free resources:

Ebook: The Smart Ambitious Woman’s Guide to Assertiveness in the Workplace: https://www.assertivenessebook.com/

Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theartofspeakingup/

Email newsletter: https://theartofspeakingup.activehosted.com/f/4 

Wishing you a joyful, $$ filled week at work!

Love,

-Jess

We’re back again this week with Caitlin!  Perhaps the only thing I like more than strengths is Myers Briggs, also known as the MBTI.  This personality test has helped me understand myself so much better – and I’m so excited to share it with you!

A couple places where you can learn your MBTI type for free:

http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/jtypes2.asp

https://www.16personalities.com/free-personality-test

Other links & resources:

Get in touch with Caitlin:

https://www.caitlinhawekotte.com/

https://www.pinterest.com/caitlinhawekotte/

To join the facebook group, click here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theartofspeakingup/

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Submit a listener question here: https://forms.gle/bBSku5XovS7VWLW49

As always, thank you for tuning in, and have a great day!

Today’s interview is just wonderful – Sheena, our guest, is the host of The Tao of Self-Confidence, a show that amplifies the stories of Asian women and dives deep into the topic of building confidence.

In this episode we dive deep into the topic of confidence – talking about how the journey of building confidence looks different for everyone, and how it isn’t about getting it perfect – it’s just about making small, sustainable steps and being willing to face your fears.

Check out Sheena’s work, and her podcast below:

Sheena’s website: https://sheenayapchan.com/

Sheena’s podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-tao-of-self-confidence/id1035011998

Sheena’s book!  https://thetaoofselfconfidence.com/product/asian-women-who-boss-up-book/

If you’re interested in learning about working with me 1:1, you can check out https://jessguzikcoaching.com/

And, to join me in the free Facebook group, click here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theartofspeakingup

I hope you’re having a WONDERFUL start to Spring, and I’ll catch you next week for a solo episode!

Love,

Jess

Once upon a time, before smartphones were the norm, my employer gave me a Blackberry phone so that I could check email on the go. 

Did you know that Blackberries have a tiny little light that blinks red every time an email comes in?

And remember, this was my work phone, so in my case - the little light blinked red every time a work email came in.

My job was high-pressure, rapid-fire, and very demanding - which meant that the red blinky light blinked often, and with a distinct aura of urgency.  

Over time, the red blinky light became my master and I its slave, in a bizarre Pavlovian tango in which I’d constantly check to see if it was blinking.  But that wasn’t the weirdest part of things. The weirdest part is what would happen when I wasn’t checking the phone to see if the light was blinking.

Somehow, someway, by some crazy malfunction of my brain - the red blinky light began following me.

I saw it in the shower, I saw it in the subway train - I even saw it one time in a breadbasket when I was on a date with my boyfriend at an Italian Restaurant.

My mind had become completely consumed.  And I felt stuck, because getting away from the red blinky light itself was not enough.  The red blinky light was following me!

If I could go back and advice my 25 year old self, I’d encourage her to try something that I was unfamiliar with at the time: meditation. 

Simply stated, meditation is strengthening our ability to observe our own thoughts.  When we do so, we are able to identify unwanted thought patterns and disengage with them - even when we’re not meditating.

In this episode, Charlotte Myers talks about how to meditate, and shares similar stories from her own career of times when her mind became consumed with negative thoughts and stress, and when she turned to mindfulness and meditation to feel better despite her difficult work circumstances.  

If you want to connect with Charlotte, her Instagram handle is @airyfairyfeminist and she hosts The Airy Fairy Feminist podcast.

Shawn Achor’s podcast on positive psychology:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLJsdqxnZb0  

Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod:https://amzn.to/2R5SvGF

10% Happier by Dan Harris:https://amzn.to/2D2JJX4

The Happiness Advantage by Shawn Achor: https://amzn.to/2q5hfU7

Want to get in touch?  Follow @theartofspeakingup on Instagram or email jessica@theartofspeakingup.com.  

I hope you enjoy part 3 in this mini bonus series on how to effectively lead meetings!

If you have ever worried that you’ll never be outgoing or bold enough to advance to higher levels of leadership in your career, today’s episode will prove you wrong.  Today’s guest, Sarah Ghattas, has reached VP level at a major organization.  She boldly leads teams and pushes forward her company’s vision, but her leadership & boldness was something she grew into over time.  As a kid and during her early career years, she was incredibly quiet and shy, and throughout her career she did the inner work necessary to help her show up with greater courage in her career.  Today she leads with power, empathy, and confidence and serves as an incredible role model to us all!

If you are trying to figure out how to show up with greater presence, but you struggle to do so authentically or you find it scary to speak up, then Sarah’s advice and story is sure to touch you and leave you feeling like anything is possible for you (which is true!)

Check out Sarah on Instagram at @sarahjghattas, and check out her blog at https://sarahghattas.com/

Welcome to the show!  Today’s episode is perfect for those of you who want to improve your communication skills and become a more confident & compelling communicator at work.  Today’s guest Margot is a professional storyteller, a Moth Grandslam champion, and travels the world teaching others how to tell stories. 

In this interview, you’ll hear us chat about:

• The struggle to show your true self at work
• Feeling awkward in the workplace
• How to get better at small talk (even when it feels annoying or hard)
• How to manage stage fright
• How to communicate in a more compelling way
• The power of stories and how to use them in our communications at work
• How to make a compelling case for why you’re perfect for the role or promotion

And so much more.  To get in touch with Margot, check out her website at: https://www.margotleitman.com/ where you can learn more about her and get her books.

Follow Margot on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/margotleitman/?hl=en

Check out Margot’s books: https://www.margotleitman.com/books

Be sure to come say hi to me in the Facebook group and download my free assertiveness ebook – links below:

Free assertiveness Ebook: https://www.assertivenessebook.com/

Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theartofspeakingup/

Art of Speaking Up email newsletter signup: https://theartofspeakingup.activehosted.com/f/4 ,

As always, it’s a joy to have you listening, and I’ll catch you next week!

Hugs,

Jess

This week on the show, I’m highlighting the voices and perspectives of 5 interviewees who have opened up about challenges they’ve overcome as Black women in the workplace.

You’ll hear about what they’ve encountered professionally, how they’ve tapped into their inner wisdom and resilience to show up powerfully, and what they’ve learned along the way. 

I encourage you to check out their full episodes, and support their work – check out the links for each interviewee below:

Petal Modeste

Parenting for the Future Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/parenting-for-the-future/id1481728272

Full Interview: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/54-finding-confidence-to-face-overcome-your-professional/id1436888741?i=1000455254536

Nikki, found of The Corporate Melanin Millenial

Nikki’s Website: https://corporatemelaninmillennial.com/

Nikki's article on microaggressions: https://corporatemelaninmillennial.com/microaggressions/

Full Interview: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/59-job-searching-mindset-fear-salary-negotiation-discomfort/id1436888741?i=1000459044656

Marissa Germain, Founder of Reedoe

Marissa’s Website: https://reedoeapp.com/

Full Interview: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/52-embracing-discomfort-professional-growth-learning/id1436888741?i=1000453417605

Asari Aniagolu

Full Interview: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/29-mentors-perfectionism-introvert-friendly-networking/id1436888741?i=1000434931440

Lotasha Thomas

Lotasha’s Website: https://myfinancesmatter.com/

Full Interview: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/25-step-back-see-bigger-picture-your-career-so-you/id1436888741?i=1000432142024

Want to reach out?  Just email me at jessica@theartofspeakingup.com

Thank you so much for tuning in.  Sending love to all, and of course, Black Lives Matter.

Love,

Jess

This episode is all about pursuing your career goals without hesitation.  Britt’s story of landing a coveted tech role without an engineering degree or prior experience is proof that opportunities that might seem out of reach are often more attainable than we might think.

In this episode, Britt and I chat about:

• How Britt landed a role in tech without an engineering degree or any prior tech experience
• How Britt ramped up and built confidence in her new role, despite being less experienced than everyone else on her team
• Britt’s advice for what to do if you feel like you need to ask a ‘dumb’ question (sidenote: I don’t believe that dumb questions are a real thing)
• How Britt approaches goal-setting and how she goes after big goals and works through failure or missed opportunities
• The challenges in building the courage to speak up and believe in our own ideas, goals, and ambitions
• And LOTS more

This conversation is jam packed with honest advice and insights, as well as an answer to a listener question about what to do when you find yourself shrinking away in the presence of more senior coworkers or bosses.

I hope you enjoy – and if you’re having any challenges at work, I want to hear from you!! Submit your listener questions to jessica@theartofspeakingup.com or DM @theartofspeakingup on Instagram.

Thank you for listening! J

This episode is all about pursuing your career goals without hesitation.  Britt’s story of landing a coveted tech role without an engineering degree or prior experience is proof that opportunities that might seem out of reach are often more attainable than we might think.

In this episode, Britt and I chat about:

• How Britt landed a role in tech without an engineering degree or any prior tech experience
• How Britt ramped up and built confidence in her new role, despite being less experienced than everyone else on her team
• Britt’s advice for what to do if you feel like you need to ask a ‘dumb’ question (sidenote: I don’t believe that dumb questions are a real thing)
• How Britt approaches goal-setting and how she goes after big goals and works through failure or missed opportunities
• The challenges in building the courage to speak up and believe in our own ideas, goals, and ambitions
• And LOTS more

This conversation is jam packed with honest advice and insights, as well as an answer to a listener question about what to do when you find yourself shrinking away in the presence of more senior coworkers or bosses.

I hope you enjoy – and if you’re having any challenges at work, I want to hear from you!! Submit your listener questions to jessica@theartofspeakingup.com or DM @theartofspeakingup on Instagram.

Thank you for listening! 

We all want to feel strong and confident at work, no doubt.  But for women – it can be hard.  We often feel pressure to assimilate to the work culture that surrounds us, and this often means turning off our femininity and dulling our true personality in order to fit in with our environment.

And yet – our identity is the strongest foundation we have.  When we are able to come into ourselves and show up just as we are, we can begin to tap into our deepest source of power and self-confidence.

In today’s conversation, you’ll hear all about Camila’s journey through this very process.  As someone who identifies as being creative and feminine, it took Camila some time to come into her own and find a sense of strength and identity in the male dominated finance industry.

Camila’s story reminds us of an important truth that we should hold onto closely if we’re trying to build confidence.  She reminds us that true confidence is never about impressing the people around us.  In fact, it has very little to do with what people around us think.  Instead, it’s about those moments where we impress *ourselves.*  Whether it’s by doing something that feels scary or taking a big risk, the strongest form of confidence comes when we cheer ourselves on through those moments of intense vulnerability and fear.

You’ll also hear Camila talk about:

• Dropping perfectionism and detail orientation in order to grow as a leader
• The discomfort involved in growing and developing
• The struggle to set boundaries at work
• Career twists and turns and the challenges of finding one’s path
• The challenges of embracing femininity in masculine environments
• How Camila built confidence in unconventional ways by exploring her creative passions outside the workplace
• The importance of expressing yourself creatively outside of your job, and how following your curiosities outside work can help you grow at work
• The social and cultural challenges of being a woman
• What to do when you’re feeling stuck

If you are looking to build your confidence or find your voice in the workplace, then you will find today’s conversation rich with insights and nuggets that will serve you on your personal and professional path.

As always, thank you for tuning in, and be sure to get in touch!  You can reach me in Instagram at @theartofspeakingup – and do not hesitate to reach out.  I’d love to hear from you!

Anti-racism resources:

That’s Not How That Works Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thats-not-how-that-works/id1358150402

Weeze’s Justice, Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion Course: https://www.accordingtoweeze.com/crashcourse

Weeze’s monthly programs (lower price point): https://accordingtoweeze.podia.com/weeze

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Welcome to the show!  Today’s episode is all about when to speak up, and the advice I’m sharing is intended to help you:

• Know how to decide if you should share your ideas at work
• Step up as a leader
• Catalyze change in your organization or across your team, and
• Build your confidence & effectiveness at work.

The skills I’m explaining in this episode will benefit you for the rest of your career if you are courageous enough to apply them. 

It would mean so much if you could share your feedback on this episode.  Please feel free to reach out on:

Instagram: @theartofspeakingup

Email: Jessica@theartofspeakingup.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theartofspeakingup/

Sending so much love,

Jess

Today’s episode is for anyone who wants to project confidence at work, but struggles to feel confident deep down inside.  In today’s episode, I share my struggle with this topic and one of my greatest learnings that took me way too long to figure out.  I also share a framework you can use to move from feeling unconfident, to feeling confident.

To download the worksheet that goes with today’s episode, click here: https://bit.ly/2U3vDLH

For the most up to date information on private coaching, head to: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/

And, check out these amazing resources I’ve created:

Ebook: The Smart Ambitious Woman’s Guide to Assertiveness in the Workplace: https://www.assertivenessebook.com/

Private Facebook Group:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/theartofspeakingup/

Art of Speaking Up newsletter: https://theartofspeakingup.activehosted.com/f/4 

Thank you SO much for tuning in.  Reach out anytime at jessica@theartofspeakingup.com

Catch you next week (-;

-Jess

Today we are back with PART 2 of my discussion with the incredible Erin Foley.  She’s a ninja-level mindset coach who has deep experience working with women who are struggling with mindset at work.  If you are looking to shed your insecurities and build confidence, this conversation will be perfect for you.

In this conversation, you’ll hear us chat about:

• How our thoughts influence our behaviors
• How to feel better by managing our own thoughts
• Sitting at the back of the room in meetings
• Negotiating for a raise with a scarcity vs. an abundance mindset
• Building courage
• How to approach taking risks
• How to push yourself to do scary things
• Feeling like you’re behind in your career
• Why negative career experiences aren’t 100% bad
• Tactical steps for advancing your career

And much more!

Be sure to check out Erin’s website, where you can get her free guide: https://www.erinmfoley.com/

To join the facebook group, click here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theartofspeakingup/

To sign up for the Art of Speaking Up email newsletter, click here: https://theartofspeakingup.activehosted.com/f/4 , and

As always, thank you for tuning in, and have a great day!

If you've ever wondered, "how do I uncover my strengths?" then today's episode is for you!

If you only ever focus on one thing in your career, let it be your strengths.  

Your strengths will get you farther than anything else, because they are truly the place where your natural born gifts intersect with your joy.  Once you learn what they are and begin to unleash them across your career, everything will begin to change.

In this episode, I explain how to go about uncovering your strengths, why this is so important, and how to incorporate them into your day-to-day.

Even if you think you're not good at anything at all, I can almost guarantee you that you're wrong.  Almost anything that you enjoy, whether it is inside or outside of work, is connected to a strength.

In today's episode, you'll learn all about how to uncover your strengths and how to unleash them in your career.