The Art of Speaking Up

Hosted by Jessica Guzik

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Jun 2026

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The Art of Speaking Up is a podcast that empowers professional women to achieve their wildest career goals by helping them strengthen their voices and find their inner power. The show aims to motivate, entertain, and remind working women that no matter what they might be struggling with, anything is possible for them in their careers. In addition to providing strengths-based professional empowerment, the show curates practical career advice on topics like career advancement, goal setting, job searching, stress management, salary negotiation and more.

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June 16, 202618 min

420 | Executive presence: 3 beliefs that’ll make you unstoppable in the room

A confident executive presence is one of your biggest differentiators at work - it’s what helps you stand out as a leader and build a reputation as an impact maker. If you’re ready to develop an executive presence that’s truly unstoppable - you must tune into this episode. I’m teaching you the 3 beliefs that’ll help you skyrocket your executive presence in the room - and I think they’ll surprise you. Join the waitlist for The Art of Speaking Up Academy: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/freeresources/

June 8, 202621 min

419 | How to speak with confidence (and why it can be hard)

Do you struggle to speak confidently at work? In this episode, you'll learn exactly why speaking with confidence is so much harder than it looks, and what to do about it. Most people focus on learning the foundations of executive communication - how to articulate your thoughts clearly, how to sound polished. But confident speaking isn’t just about articulating your thoughts clearly. It requires mastering three separate sets of skills: technical skills, performance skills, and pressure skills. In today’s episode, I’m teaching you the difference between these three sets of skills and sharing my best tips for getting strong across them. You'll learn how to speak with confidence even when you're nervous, how to manage negative self-talk in real time, and how to bounce back after fumbling your words. If you want to become a confident speaker who can handle high-stakes meetings, tough questions, and pressure-filled rooms, this is the episode for you. Ready to develop a confident voice? Join the Art of Speaking Up Academy waitlist: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/academy/

June 1, 202620 min

418 | Corporate is hard right now - how to feel alive and motivated despite the chaos

Corporate is hard right now - and if you're feeling burnt out, discouraged, or disconnected from your motivation, you are not alone. In this episode, I'm sharing three perspectives to help you reconnect with your inner spark during one of the most challenging seasons the corporate world has seen in years. I'd love to say hi! Feel free to reach out to me... Via email: jessica@theartofspeakingup.com Via Instagram: @theartofspeakingup

May 26, 202613 min

417 | How great leaders handle questions they can’t answer

You're in a meeting. Someone asks you a question you don't know the answer to. What do you do? In this episode, I'm teaching you 4 "time-stopping techniques" — communication tactics that buy you time, protect your credibility, and help you respond with confidence when you're put on the spot at work. You'll learn: The Validation technique The Open-Ended Probe The Closed-Ended Probe The Future Over-Deliver These are the exact tactics leaders use to handle tough questions while maintaining their credibility. Grab the free Bias to Action Worksheet: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/biastoaction/

May 18, 202625 min

416 | You're not broken: how to build confidence without trying to fix yourself

Are you trying to build confidence at work but feel like you're stuck in a cycle of never being good enough? In this episode, I'm breaking down two very different approaches to building confidence — the Fixing Method and the Expansion Method — and explaining why one of them works while the other one sabotages growth. If you struggle with perfectionist standards, crushing pressure, and a lose-lose cycle where no amount of progress ever feels like enough - this is the episode for you. I’ll help you see that youre already capable, and that building confidence at work is about amplifying your true self, not correcting your flaws. If you’re ready to build genuine, lasting confidence without the self-punishment - you must listen to this one. Join the waitlist for the Art of Speaking Up Academy: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/academy/

May 9, 202617 min

415 | Executive communication: a step-by-step guide to impressing senior leaders when you speak

You don't need to speak perfectly to impress senior leaders. You just need to know how to engage them emotionally. In this episode, I'm teaching you the Theater Framework – my 3-part system for inspiring and impressing an executive audience when you speak. Most advice about executive communication focuses on what to say. But the leaders who leave the strongest impression know it's really about how you make people feel - and that’s what I’m helping you with today. You'll learn: Why executive audiences aren't there for the information (and what they actually want) How to bring the right energy into the room so leaders feel bought into your work A simple question that turns any boring slide into a compelling story How to close your presentation in a way that builds your reputation as a strategic leader Whether you're presenting a project update, leading a meeting, or speaking up in a high-stakes room – this framework has you covered. Links: Download my free worksheet — 5 Phrases That Will Help You Sound Like a Leader: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/phrases/ Work With Me: Group Program Waitlist: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/academy/ 1:1 Executive Coaching: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/coaching/

May 5, 202621 min

414 | The hidden key to confidence (that most high-achievers struggle with)

If you've been working hard to build confidence at work – studying, preparing, accumulating wins — but still feel like something is missing, this episode is for you. The real foundation of confidence isn't skills or accomplishments - it’s something much deeper. In today’s episode, I’m explaining what this missing ingredient is, and why high achievers often struggle with it. If this episode resonated with you, learn more about working with me below: Private Coaching: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/coaching/ The Art of Speaking Up Academy: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/academy/

April 28, 202614 min

413 | 3 ways to instantly sound more authoritative when you speak

Want to sound more confident, credible, and authoritative when you speak at work? In this episode, I’m breaking down a simple but powerful communication framework called the three-party triangle - a tool that will instantly elevate how you come across in meetings, presentations, and high-stakes conversations. Most professionals focus only on the topic they’re speaking about. But if you want to build executive presence and be seen as a leader, you need to do more than just share information. In this episode, you’ll learn: How to communicate with more authority at work How to position your ideas strategically How to get recognition for your work (without feeling awkward or “braggy”) How to speak with confidence in meetings and leadership settings A simple framework to improve executive communication instantly If you’ve ever felt overlooked, struggled to speak up, or wanted to sound more confident and impactful in your role – this will give you a clear, practical way to do it. Download the free Bias to Action Worksheet (linked below) to start leading meetings more confidently: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/biastoaction/

April 20, 202610 min

412 | How to respond when someone talks over you at work

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/

April 13, 202610 min

411 | How to stop rambling and speak clearly (the sandwich method)

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/