The Art of Speaking Up

The meeting habits you bring into the room at work determine whether you’re seen as a leader (and not just a hard worker). In this episode, I teach you four meeting habits that grow your reputation and get you seen as the capable, strategic leader you know you can be.
Most ambitious women are doing great work. But great work isn't enough to get you promoted - you have to show up in meetings as someone who leads, who creates impact, and who knows how to be strategic.
I'm breaking down the four habits that make that happen: inspiring, directing, challenging, and resolving.
For each habit, I walk you through what it is, how to tell if it's a growth area for you, and how to get good at it — using one simple analogy. You'll learn how to share your work in a way that inspires trust, how to be direct without coming off as aggressive, how to challenge people (even senior ones) without fear, and how to resolve problems out loud so leadership sees how capable you truly are.
Ready to become the kind of leader people notice? Join the waitlist for The Art of Speaking Up Academy: 
https://jessguzikcoaching.com/academy/

Do you struggle to speak up and share your expertise in the room?  If you feel like there’s a gap between your skills in your role and the skills you show people in meetings - today’s episode is for you.  Today I’m explaining why it can be hard to feel confident speaking up in meetings, even when you have solid expertise you want to share.  I’m teaching you the 3 bridge skills that’ll help you bridge the gap between the knowledge you possess, and your ability to speak up and share it in meetings.  If you’re ready to start playing a bigger game and you want to show up big and bold in the room - you’re going to love this one.
Join the waitlist for The Art of Speaking Up Academy: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/academy/

With AI proliferating at a rapid pace - it has professionals wondering: will AI take my job?
 
Today I want to help quell the fear of AI job displacement by highlighting the leadership communication skills that AI can never replace.
 
When you know how to speak effectively and persuasively - it becomes hard for AI to take your job, because AI is incredibly limited in this area.
 
In this episode you’ll learn:
 
-The 3 types of communication that companies value
-Why AI can only do 1 out of 3 well
-The 2 communication skills that’ll help you become AI proof
 
If you are ready for peace of mind amidst the stress of the AI boom, my hope is that this episode will reassure you.  Because the truth is - AI can never quite be as powerful as you are.

Links:
 
Bias to Action free worksheet: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/biastoaction/ 
 
1:1 Coaching: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/coaching/ 
 
Group Program:https://jessguzikcoaching.com/academy/ 
 
An episode to help you dive deeper:  Listen to 402 in Apple | Listen to 402 in Spotify
 
I would love to hear what you thought of this episode!  DM me on Instagram or email me at jessica@theartofspeakingup.com

If you’re overworking in your 9-5 job - you’re probably wondering how you’re supposed to decline extra work without risking your reputation.  Getting asked to do extra work creates an inherent tension - say yes, and you end up overworking and risking burnout.  Say no, and you risk looking like you’re not a team player.

 

In today’s episode, I’m teaching you a third, better option to help you stop overworking.  I’m teaching you how to decline extra work strategically, in a way that makes you look thoughtful, strategic, and trustworthy.  You’ll learn:

 

The 4 situations that cause overworking (so you can spot them before they sabotage you)

Specific phrases to use to decline extra work without looking bad

How to decline extra work given by senior leadership without eroding trust

Why saying yes to extra work isn’t the thing that makes you look good

 

If you’re ready to feel way more in control of how much you work - this is the episode for you.

 

 

LINKS:

 

Grab the free No Overworking Worksheet here:

https://jessguzikcoaching.com/no-overworking-worksheet/

Stop comparing yourself to others who seem more confident - it's stifling your potential

Have you ever watched a coworker speak up in a meeting – calm, poised, totally composed – and immediately felt your own confidence deflate? If comparing yourself to other people leaves you feeling like you're behind, or like everyone else has something you don't, this episode is for you.

Here's the truth: constantly comparing yourself to others who seem more confident is one of the most damaging things you can do to your self confidence and the comparison you're making probably isn't even accurate.

In this episode, I explain why people who look calm and self-assured on the outside often don't feel that way inside, how your brain invents "evidence" that everyone else is more confident than you, and how to stop comparing yourself to other people so you can build real, unshakable confidence.

In this episode, you'll learn:

The difference between visible comparison and blind comparison – and why one is far more dangerous to your self confidence

How confirmation bias makes you imagine that everyone around you feels calm and confident (even when they don't)

Why chasing a perfectly calm emotional state keeps your confidence stuck

Two powerful mindset shifts to help you stop comparing yourself to other people for good

It's time to stop letting comparison shrink your voice, and start building the psychological stamina that makes you unstoppable at work.

 

Work with me:

If you're ready to build that stamina, there are two ways to work together:

1:1 Private Coaching — individualized sessions tailored to your exact situation: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/coaching/ 

The Art of Speaking Up Academy — my group program with a step-by-step curriculum for building unshakable confidence and learning to speak like a true leader:

https://jessguzikcoaching.com/academy/