Episodes

One of the biggest things that stops women from pursuing leadership and executive positions is fear of the unknown. When you’re stepping into a newer, bigger role, there are SO many unknowns – and if you struggle with impostor syndrome in your current role, advancing upwards can sometimes feel undesirable and overwhelming. In this week’s episode, I’m sharing a perspective that I hope will normalize the fear AND encourage you to dream big and reach for more if professional growth and upwards pro...

Life as a working mom can be tough, and in this week’s episode I wanted to bring in a perspective to help those of you who are working moms build a career (and life) that honors your needs as both a mom AND a human. Today’s guest Hannah is a parent empowerment coach and dear friend of mine who supports moms in building lives that honor their goals alongside all they do as parents. Tune in to hear us chat about topics like: -Navigating the challenges involved in being a working mom -Navigating ...

Impostor syndrome and your experience in meetings are VERY tightly linked, and in today’s episode, I’m walking you through how these two things are connected. It’s super important to recognize where impostor syndrome might be keeping you stuck in meetings, so you aren’t missing opportunities to stand out and take the lead in those meeting rooms. If you’re ready to begin dismantling the impostor syndrome and self-doubt so you can stop hiding in meetings – this episode will be the perfect place f...

If you want to advance professionally, there are few things more important than thought leadership. In fact – I’d argue that thought leadership is MORE important than having strong communication skills. Tune into today’s episode to learn exactly what thought leadership, why it matters SO much for your career, and how to make sure fear and impostor syndrome don’t prevent you from contributing your unique genius in that meeting room. I hope this episode FIRES you up and encourages you to be just ...

Today’s episode continues the mini-series on standing out in meetings, and we’re covering one of the most essential communication skills: the ability to captivate your audience. Captivating your audience means using your words in a way that compels your audience to pay close attention to you. When you learn to do this, you become way more effective in the room – AND – your reputation as a powerful leader begins to grow. This may be one of the most important skills for your career – so definite...

This week officially kicks off the launch of my group program, The Art of Speaking Up Academy. In today’s episode, I’m sharing the key things you need to know to help you decide if this is the right program for you. Tune in to hear about: Who The Art of Speaking Up Academy is for What you’ll learn inside the program and how these learnings will impact your career My coaching tools and philosophy and what it’ll feel like to work with me inside the program Answers to commonly asked questions ...

Today’s episode continues my mini-series on standing out in meetings, and today we’re talking about one of the most important things for your career: authority. Authority means that when you speak, people quiet down and listen. They see you as being credible, and they actively tune in when you communicate because they trust that your perspective is important. In today’s episode, I’m walking you through what will help you convey authority when you speak, even if you are someone who identifies a...

If you want to be upwardly mobile in your career, you have to master visibility. Visibility means that you’re speaking up enough in meetings for your boss and the leaders around you to remember you and get to know you. The more visible you become, the more your reputation builds and the faster you accelerate in your career. In today’s episode, I’m walking you through why it’s so important to get more visible, and helping you begin to overcome some of the internal obstacles that might prevent you...

There is nothing that will propel your career forward more than having a powerful voice in that meeting room. In this week’s podcast episode, I’m walking you through exactly what you need to do to have a meeting presence that gets you noticed and makes you feel like a bold and powerful leader. And don’t worry – you do NOT need to be perfectly polished & confident 100% of the time – you just need to be willing to learn what it takes to show up as a true leader. And in this episode, I’ll show you ...

Do you pressure yourself to sound super smart when you speak up in meetings? If you do – I want you to know that this is totally normal, and something we ALL do. We’re messy humans who want people to think positive things about us – so naturally, we sometimes get preoccupied with sounding smart when we speak. But - the problem with trying to sound smart when you speak is that it ends up causing you to sound LESS smart. In fact, focusing on sounding smart can really get in the way of you becomi...

The solution to self-doubt and impostor syndrome is NOT to eliminate it, but simply to make sure it doesn’t unintentionally sabotage the growth of your career. You have so much talent to offer and SO much potential to do big things in your role, and learning to navigate impostor syndrome will help you do that much, much faster. In this week’s episode, I’m sharing my #1 most effective tool for navigating self-doubt and impostor syndrome. No matter how strongly you might believe that you’re the un...

Do you ever feel stressed and discouraged about the parts of your job that are hard for you? If so, you MUST listen to this week’s episode. I know it can feel really, really true that you’re bad at parts of your job – but – if you don’t learn to relate to these challenges in a new way, you may unintentionally sabotage your own professional success. I want to make sure that doesn’t happen to you – and in this episode, I’m sharing the foundational mindset work that will enable you to master even t...

When you feel and sound confident in meetings, it sets the stage for your entire career to take off. I know that when you experience a lot of meeting anxiety & worry, it can be hard to imagine having a powerful voice in those rooms. But I want to assure you that no matter what your starting point is – there is a path to feeling bold and confident when you speak up in meetings. The key is to sequence your growth thoughtfully and strategically, so that you don’t unintentionally set yourself up for...

One of the biggest fears I hear about from this community is the fear of fumbling your words during a meeting. And I totally get this –it can be pretty terrifying to speak before you know exactly what’s going to come out of your mouth. The good news is, fumbling your words is something that will happen less and less as you deepen your ability to speak off-the-cuff and as you learn to adopt a more confident mindset. In this episode, I’m walking you through how to do that, and hopefully, easing t...

Executive communication is a skill that ANYONE can master – even if you feel like speaking up isn’t necessarily your strong suit. I know that being in meetings with more senior leaders and executives can feel super scary – but the good news is – learning to speak in a way that impresses them is right within your reach. In this week’s episode, I walk you through the basics that you’re going to want to master when it comes to communicating with your boss, leaders, and higher-ups at your company. W...

Today’s topic FIRES me up because there are some very confused people out there in Corporate America telling women that in order to be more compelling, they need to be LOUD. Um – what?! This is beyond untrue – in fact, focusing on being loud dilutes your natural presence and power as a speaker. In today’s episode, I’m walking you through how to build a badass presence when you speak up in that meeting room WITHOUT having to speak in a weird, fake, loud, artificial voice. If anyone ever tells you...

Today’s episode is perfect for you if you dream of becoming a strong voice in the meeting room. Today I’m talking to performer and standup comedian Shay Dominguez all about what it takes to have a powerful presence when you speak to an audience. Tune in to hear us dive deep on: -The power of mindset -Why your thoughts matter so much -How to have a strong presence when you speak -The importance of passion -Self-acceptance -Authenticity -The balance between discipline & grace And so much m...

Questioning your competence is not only exhausting and emotionally draining – but it can prevent you from creating the career that you’re truly capable of. I’ve seen woman after woman get stuck in a pessimistic, inaccurate view of her own competence – wrongly believing that she just isn’t as good at her job as everyone else around her. While this sense of inadequacy can FEEL really real, it usually isn’t rooted in objective reality and it’s usually the symptom of some deeper mindset challenges w...

Today’s episode is for those of you who dream of becoming executives and leaders. It’s pretty common to feel some anxiety around the thought of elevating into bigger leadership positions, but the wonderful news is – there are steps you can take today to set yourself up for success when it’s time to step into that bigger role. Tune in to hear what they are and to start stepping into the version of you whose career is on the rise. For 1:1 coaching, head over to: Apply to work with me 1:1: https:/...

Commanding a room has WAY less to do with having all the answers than you might think it does. It’s easy to get caught up in thinking that you need to have all the answers to exude a powerful presence, but the truth is, being the expert in the room is NOT what makes you powerful. True power comes from seeing yourself, and acting as a leader – and that’s what I’m explaining how to do in this episode. If you’re looking to be a more commanding presence in meetings, this episode will be perfect for ...

Today’s episode is perfect for those of you who are ready for BIG growth and change. Today I’m walking you through the 3 pillars that underlie the growth process. Whether you’re trying to find your voice, grow your confidence, or uplevel in your career – these pillars are the key ingredients that will help you make that happen. So often, I see people get stuck because they’re missing one or more of these ingredients, and I want to make sure that doesn’t happen to you. Tune in to learn what’s sta...

If you struggle with stage fright, worry, or anxiety when it comes to speaking up at work – today’s episode is for you. Today I’m sharing some simple mindset tools that will help you navigate those scary moments just before you kick off a meeting or presentation. Even if you experience big anxiety and big fear – you have everything you need inside you to learn to speak powerfully even during those really challenging moments. Listen in to learn how. To listen to The Moment of Dread of Before You...

Today I’m walking you through the foundational knowledge you need to write a powerful resume. In this episode, you’ll hear me walk through the biggest mistake I see people making with resumes, and what to do instead. I want to make sure you know how to write a resume that gets you an interview AND helps you grow your confidence and feel on fire – tune in to start learning how 😊 Here are all the links I mention in the episode: Apply to work with me 1:1: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/coaching/ ...

If you struggle with overthinking what you’re going to share in meetings and find yourself falling behind in the conversation or staying quiet because you’re so stuck in your head – this episode is for you. Being afraid of being put on the spot and struggling to keep up in fast-paced work conversations is not only totally normal, but it’s a challenge that you can absolutely overcome with time and focus. Tune into today’s episode to learn the foundational communication skill you want to develop t...