The Art of Speaking Up

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409 | BONUS: The Art of Speaking Up Academy is open for enrollment (April 6th-13th) Apr 05, 2026

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The Art of Speaking Up Academy is officially open for enrollment from 4/6-4/13!

I am SO excited to welcome you into this program and help you uncover just how powerful your voice truly is.

In this bonus episode, I'm giving you a deep dive into the program: who it's for, what you get inside, and how it'll help you develop a confident voice as a leader.

Enrollment is open - click here to apply:

https://jessguzikcoaching.com/academy/

If you have questions, feel free to reach out to me at jessica@theartofspeakingup.com

I cannot WAIT to meet you inside!

-Jess

Own the room, part 1: you decide your role in the room Apr 02, 2026

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If you’re wanting to have a bigger, bolder voice in the room at work - welcome to the own the room mini series!

In this mini series, I’m sharing powerful mindset shifts that will help you go from quiet & overthinking, to taking up space fearlessly.

Today’s installment of the series will help you walk into that room as the strongest, most determined version of yourself. This episode is designed to be a potent jolt of motivation, so you don’t want to skip it.

Enrollment for The Art of Speaking Up Academy opens Monday, April 6th. Click here to learn more and apply: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/academy/

408 | Speak with confidence: 7 lessons to make your voice unstoppable Mar 30, 2026

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That confident voice you desire won’t come from getting the words perfect, or being perfectly prepped for your next meeting - instead, it’ll come from being so internally strong that those high-pressure moments can’t shake you.

Today, I’m sharing 7 lessons to help you build the internal strength you need to develop a voice that’s unstoppable. If you’ve been wanting to speak up more and grow your impact in the room - you don’t want to skip this one.

Enrollment for The Art of Speaking Up Academy opens Monday, April 6th! Join the waitlist here:

https://jessguzikcoaching.com/academy/

407 | The leadership voice you already have (and how to access it) feat. Christine Graves & Stephanie Serraino Mar 24, 2026

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Have you ever felt like you need to change who you are and show up different in order to have a strong leadership voice at work?

Today’s episode will turn that idea on its head, and show you why your authentic voice is also the most effective one. Today, I’m interviewing two alums of my program - Christine and Stephanie - and they’re sharing the process that helped them stop overthinking and start trusting their instinct and their authentic voices as leaders.

You’ll meet Christine - Christine is a Regulatory Specialist whose work focuses on environmental permitting for mining and infrastructure projects in Yukon, Canada

And you’ll meet Stephanie - Stephanie is the Director of Marketing at a network of pet urgent cares, where she is passionate about using insights and education to improve the client journey, lead initiatives that support both pet families and veterinary teams, and turn strategy into meaningful impact through thoughtful planning and execution.

If you’re ready to ignite the belief that you’re already capable of speaking up powerfully - this is the episode for you.

Links:

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

The Unleash Your Voice Challenge: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/challenge/

Invitation: The Unleash Your Voice Challenge Mar 19, 2026

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Ready to amplify your voice at work? We start March 25th. Join by heading here:

https://jessguzikcoaching.com/challenge/

406 | How to speak up confidently by changing your internal self-talk Mar 17, 2026

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We often think speaking up with confidence comes from knowing the right words to say - but what if I told you there's a far more powerful way?

In this episode - I'm teaching a much more potent way to find your voice at work: pivoting your internal dialogue.

If you're a high-achiever who's sometimes hard on yourself - this episode is a must-listen.

405 | The 3 methods of building confidence at work, ranked from least to most effective Mar 09, 2026

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Join the free challenge: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/challenge/

Want to feel more confident in your job so you can speak up more and grow your impact?

In this episode, I'm breaking down the three approaches to building confidence. The approaches we’re taught don’t always work (and can leave you stuck), and I’m going to explain why and help you pivot to a method that will help you achieve meaningful growth in your self confidence.

You'll learn:

Why achieving more accomplishments doesn’t result in lasting confidence (the Junk Food approach)
Why self-help resources often leave you feeling stuck, and why that's not your fault (the Health Food approach)
The one approach that actually builds deep, durable confidence that holds up even in your most intimidating moments at work (the Home Cooked Meal approach)

If you've ever walked out of a hard meeting feeling like your confidence evaporated, this episode will explain why AND help you build confidence strong enough to weather through those tricky moments.

Subscribe for weekly episodes on confidence and communication at work.

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

The Unleash Your Voice Challenge opens for registration on March 16th!

404 | The easiest way to articulate yourself clearly & concisely at work Mar 02, 2026

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Ever struggle to articulate your thoughts clearly and concisely at work? In this episode, I'm teaching you the 4S Framework - a simple, step-by-step method for organizing your thoughts so you always sound crisp, polished, and confident when you speak.

You'll learn:

Why concise communication isn't about using fewer words (and what it's actually about)
How to instantly capture your audience's attention with the ‘Spark’ technique
The secret sauce that makes everything you say sound more polished
How to use storytelling to make even the most mundane updates feel compelling
How to stick the landing so you leave a strong, lasting impression

Whether you're presenting to senior leadership, giving a project update, or speaking up in a meeting, the 4S Framework will help you communicate with more confidence and executive presence.

LINKS:

Grab the free Five Phrases worksheet here:

Do you ever struggle to articulate your thoughts clearly and concisely at work? In this episode, I'm teaching you the 4S Framework - a simple, step-by-step method for organizing your thoughts so you always sound crisp, polished, and confident when you speak.

You'll learn:

Why concise communication isn't about using fewer words (and what it's actually about)
How to instantly capture your audience's attention with the ‘Spark’ technique
The secret sauce that makes everything you say sound more polished
How to use storytelling to make even the most mundane updates feel compelling
How to stick the landing so you leave a strong, lasting impression

Whether you're presenting to senior leadership, giving a project update, or speaking up in a meeting, the 4S Framework will help you communicate with more confidence and executive presence.

LINKS:

Grab the free Five Phrases worksheet here:

https://jessguzikcoaching.com/phrases/

Work with me inside the Art of Speaking Up Academy:

https://jessguzikcoaching.com/academy/

403 | How to be assertive without being an a-hole Feb 23, 2026

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Being assertive doesn't mean being pushy, aggressive, or domineering - but many corporate environments only show you that one style of leadership.

In this episode, I teach you the two opposing styles of assertiveness: Pushing Down vs. Lifting Up. One erodes trust and damages your reputation over time. The other builds respect, inspires teams, and gets people to genuinely want to follow your lead - this is what I’m teaching you to do.

You'll learn:

Why "assertive" doesn't have to mean "aggressive"
The Push Down vs. Lift Up framework for assertive leadership
Why the aggressive style backfires (even for geniuses like Steve Jobs)
3 practical tactics to be assertive in a way that lifts others up
How to inspire buy-in without forcing your ideas on people
Why this style of assertiveness feels better for you AND your stakeholders

Links:

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

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

402 | Executive presence explained: the mindset shift that transforms you from wallflower to leader Feb 17, 2026

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Executive presence is arguably the #1 skill that gets you promoted in your corporate job - but no one explains what it actually means or how to build it.

In this video, I break down the Leadership Identity Triangle: the 3 mindsets that either shrink or amplify your executive presence in the room. If you're tired of being overlooked despite doing great work, this framework will help you develop the presence that gets you noticed, respected, and promoted.

You'll learn:

Why executive presence has nothing to do with saying the right words
The 3 mindsets you can adopt in meetings (and which one gets you promoted)
The psychological shift that transforms you from wallflower to leader

Want my help building this confidence? Join the waitlist for The Art of Speaking Up Academy: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/academy/

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