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Getting talked over at work puts you in a lose-lose situation – stay quiet and lose your chance to speak, or talk back over them and risk looking difficult.  In this episode, I'm teaching you a three-step approach that helps you take back the floor after someone interrupts you, without coming across as aggressive or confrontational. You'll learn: How to use persuasion techniques to take back the floor The exact pivot phrase to use when redirecting the conversation back to your topic How to re-engage the room emotionally so your return to the floor feels seamless (& not awkward) The one question to ask yourself before any meeting where you'll be presenting or giving an update Free resource: Grab my free PDF — Five Phrases to Help You Sound Like a Leader: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/phrases/

Rambling when you speak can feel frustrating. You start talking, you lose your train of thought, and suddenly you’re going in circles. In this episode, I’m going to show you exactly how to stop rambling and start articulating your thoughts clearly using a simple structure I call the sandwich method. This is one of the easiest ways to sound more confident, more organized, and more polished when you speak – especially in meetings, presentations, or high-stakes conversations at work. Inside this video, you’ll learn: How to use the sandwich method for clear, structured communication How to organize your thoughts quickly so you sound confident A simple trick to make your ideas sound more compelling and polished How to give clear, concise updates without over-explaining If you’ve ever struggled with overexplaining or feeling like you’re not coming across clearly – this episode is for you. And the best part is: you don’t need to be perfectly prepared. This method works in real time, even when you’re thinking on your feet.     Free resource: I created a free worksheet: 5 Phrases That Will Help You Sound Like a Leader Download it here → https://jessguzikcoaching.com/phrases/

Are you working hard but not getting the recognition you deserve? Do you feel like you could be making a bigger impact?  If so - today’s episode is for you.  Today, I’m sharing an empowering framework to help you grow your impact and get recognized for the talents you bring as a leader.    Enrollment for The Art of Speaking Up Academy is open through Monday April 13th, apply here: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/academy/   Have questions?  Feel free to shoot me a note at [email protected]

If you’ve ever stepped into a bigger project or new role that required you to lead in bigger rooms - today’s episode is for you.  These situations can cause you to spiral - you feel out of your element, you struggle to show up confidently, and you leave wondering if you even have that leadership capability in you.   The good news?  You’re absolutely not stuck, and in today’s episode I’m explaining how to thrive in these challenging, transitional situations.  If you’re ready to go from feeling stuck to feeling empowered - you don’t want to miss this one.   Apply to The Art of Speaking Up Academy: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/academy/    Have a question or two?  Feel free to email me at [email protected]

Do you want to stop holding yourself back and start speaking up more frequently (and confidently) at work?   If you’ve been prepping what to say and learning communication frameworks - only to continue feeling intimidated when the spotlight’s on you - then you must listen to today’s episode.   Today I’m explaining why you keep getting stuck, and teaching you one subtle but wildly effective shift to help you develop a confident voice that grows your impact and furthers your career path.     Enrollment for The Art of Speaking Up Academy is open - click here to apply: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/academy/  

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 [email protected]   I cannot WAIT to meet you inside!   -Jess

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/

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/ 

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/

Ready to amplify your voice at work? We start March 25th.  Join by heading here:   https://jessguzikcoaching.com/challenge/   

Sign up for the free challenge: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/challenge/    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.       Sign up for the free challenge here:  https://jessguzikcoaching.com/challenge/ 

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!

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/   

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/ 

What if building confidence isn't about changing what you do, but instead about changing what's happening inside your head? In this episode, I'm talking with two Academy graduates, Alice and Jenny, about the inner work that actually creates lasting confidence. They share how learning to work with (not against) their inner critic changed everything, why perfectionism was holding them back, and how they went from overthinking to showing up as confident leaders. If you've ever felt like you need to have everything figured out before you speak up, or wondered if confidence is even possible for you - this conversation will fire you up.      Links: Join the next cohort of The Art of Speaking Up Academy: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/academy/   Alice's favorite episode on building momentum: Listen in Apple | Listen in Spotify