The Art of Speaking Up
Episodes
316 | Workplace conflict, part 2: navigating conflict like a CEO
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you struggle to navigate conflict in the workplace, today’s episode is for you. In this episode, I’m breaking down some of the reasons why co...
315 | Workplace conflict, part 1: the deeper stuff no one talks about
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you struggle to navigate conflict in the workplace, today’s episode is for you. In this episode, I’m breaking down some of the reasons why co...
314 | CEO Mindset, CEO Voice (part 2: distinguishing yourself through leadership and *not* through overworking)
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to stand out and make a powerful impression in meetings, today’s episode is for you. In this new series, I’m walking you through som...
313 | CEO Mindset, CEO Voice (part 1: speaking up when you’re not an expert)
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to stand out and make a powerful impression in meetings, today’s episode is for you. In this new series, I’m walking you through som...
312 | A powerful shift to help you build deep-seated confidence
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve been trying to build confidence but feel like you’re stuck on an emotional rollercoaster, today’s episode is for you. In this episod...
311 | How to speak in a way that’s confident, compelling, & super impressive
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to get noticed and promoted in your corporate career, verbal communication is an essential skill to master. People think that developing...
310 | Becoming fearless so you can speak up and take up SPACE
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to become a more confident, vocal participant in meetings then today’s episode is for you. I know speaking up and using your voice can...
309 | How to speak up more in meetings (part 2)
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you struggling to find your voice in work meetings? It’s totally, 100% normal to struggle to find your voice when you’re in the room with lead...
308 | How to speak up more in meetings (part 1)
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you struggling to find your voice in work meetings? It’s totally, 100% normal to struggle to find your voice when you’re in the room with lead...
307 | How to get buy-in from your stakeholders (persuasive assertiveness 101)
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As you transition into leadership, you’ll be expected to get things done without necessarily doing them yourself. This means your persuasion skill...
306 | What is executive communication, and how do I get good at it?
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to develop a reputation that helps you advance into leadership positions, executive communication is an essential skill to develop. In t...
305 | Knowing what makes you exceptional
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling down, frustrated, or in need of a pick-me-up? Today’s episode is PERFECT for you. It’s all about how to identify, and truly connect with...
304 | How to get credit for your work so you can get recognized + promoted
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Success in Corporate America is NOT just about hard work - it’s also about being strategic in the way you communicate the value of the work you do. ...
303 | Getting past the fear of doing your job “wrong”
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re someone who cares deeply about doing your job right, today’s episode is for you. Sometimes in our quest to do our job “correctly,”...
302 | Assertiveness vs. aggressiveness: how to communicate in a way that’s assertive but not adversarial
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Assertive communication is a non-negotiable skill for success in your corporate career - it’s how you establish a reputation as a thought leader and...
301 | How to navigate conflict + how to work with difficult stakeholders
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you work in a corporate environment in a role that requires you to interface with other teams, running into challenging coworkers and stakeholders ...
300 | Shift your mindset from doubting yourself to believing you’re fully capable
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to feel more confident about your capabilities at work, today’s episode is for you. In today’s episode, I’m sharing a powerful min...
299 | 3 steps that’ll help you develop unstoppable, un-messwithable confidence
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Growing your self-confidence is hands down one of the single most powerful things you can do to further your career. When you feel more confident, ...
298 | Things people get wrong about assertive communication (part 2)
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Assertive communication is an essential skill for elevating into leadership positions, and yet, it’s one of the top things I see my clients struggle...
297 | Things people get wrong about assertive communication (part 1)
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Assertive communication is an essential skill for elevating into leadership positions, and yet, it’s one of the top things I see my clients struggle...
296 | How to be more concise when you speak
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to be crisp, concise and super polished when you speak - today’s episode is for you. In this episode, I’m breaking down why it can ...
295 | 2 simple tweaks that’ll make your verbal communication more impressive & executive friendly
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Your verbal communication is one of your most powerful assets when it comes to furthering your career. Strong executive communication will not only...
294 | The #1 most important ingredient for confident, compelling verbal communication
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to be super confident and compelling when you speak, today’s episode is for you. In this episode, I’m revealing the #1 ingredient wh...
BONUS: A quick update + 3 rapidfire tips to improve your verbal commmunication
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week's full length episode is delayed due to some really bad luck (and bad decisions...#oops), so today I'm publishing a BONUS minisode, both to ...
293 | 2 simple ingredients to help you achieve lasting confidence & professional success (part 2)
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In part 2 of this episode series, I’m deep diving into the #1 key ingredient that will help you thrive in your 9-5 career. Tune in to hear me expl...
292 | 2 simple ingredients to help you achieve lasting confidence & professional success (part 1)
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s episode is a JUICY one! If you want to create big success and build big confidence along the way - you’re going to love this epis...
291 | How to be highly compelling when speaking to executives
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most powerful ingredients that’ll accelerate your career path is the skill of executive communication. When you master the art of speak...
290 | Building a successful corporate career that includes LOTS of rest and time off with Katrina McGhee
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to have a thriving 9-5 career AND a super high quality of life outside of your career, you’re going to love today’s episode. I’m ...
289 | No more impostor syndrome: learning to feel confident with the exact, imperfect skillset you already have
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you struggle with impostor syndrome, aka the persistent feeling that you’re lacking the skills you need to succeed in your role - then today’s ...
288 | What to do when your mind goes blank while you’re speaking (how to stay confident + in control)
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you afraid of your mind going blank when you’re speaking? If so, you’re not alone. The fear of going blank when you’re talking is one of...
287 | Obstacles to assertiveness, part 4: why it’s worth facing your fears
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this final episode of the assertive communication series, I’m diving into all the incredible positive changes you’ll experience when you start ...
286 | Overcoming obstacles to assertiveness, part 3: overcoming the fear of saying something stupid/wrong
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re trying to find your voice and become more assertive at work, you’ve very likely confronted the fear of saying the wrong thing. The mor...
285 | Overcoming obstacles to assertiveness, part 2: overcoming the fear of being judged
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One of the biggest things that prevents people from being more assertive is the fear of being judged. As soon as you anticipate shifting to a more a...
284 | Overcoming obstacles to assertiveness, part 1: overcoming the fear of being aggressive / inauthentic
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you struggle to communicate assertively, you’re not alone. I’ve coached over 100 women and assertiveness is one of the most common struggles ...
283 | How to reignite your belief in yourself when you’re feeling stuck
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you ever find yourself feeling stuck in your quest for growth – I want to normalize this experience and remind you that building self-confidence ...
282 | 10 professional struggles that are super common & how they’ll make you stronger
26 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode is all about inspiring you to STICK with your career goals & dreams, even when things get difficult. In this episode, I’m s...
281 | How to create highly impressive, executive-friendly slide presentations that position you as an authority
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Crisp, compelling slide presentations have enormous power when it comes to your career progression - when you consistently impress executives with com...
280 | How to become unstoppable in your role (even if you don’t have all the answers, knowledge, or expertise)
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ever feel like you’d do way better in your role if you just had more expertise, more knowledge, and more answers? Ever feel like you need to have...
279 | How to face your fears and take the first step towards your professional goals & aspirations with Sofie Gustafsson
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today I’m interviewing Sofie G., an ambitious, driven female leader and prior alum of The Art of Speaking Up Academy. In this episode, we’re di...
278 | How to navigate the transition from individual contributor/middle manager into a leadership/executive role
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve recently transitioned into a leadership role or you’re in process of doing more leadership-oriented projects, today’s episode is for y...
277 | How to recover when you make a mistake at work
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode is all about mistakes. When it comes to making mistakes, here’s what I DON’T suggest you do: -Beat yourself up -Demand perf...
276 | Overthinking, the pressure to have all the answers, and why messy is better than perfect with Ivna Curi
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, I’m putting myself in the hotseat and I’m being interviewed by fellow career coach, Ivna Curi. Tune in to hear us dive DE...
275 | You can be imperfect, messy, & struggling…and still be a wildly effective leader
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you feel like you’re a mess some days and you worry you’ll never feel confident or ‘together’ enough to succeed professionally - I have an ...
274 | Releasing the grip of impostor syndrome so you can perform at your fullest potential
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you ever find yourself caught in the fear that you aren’t skilled enough to succeed in your role, then today’s episode is for you. Impostor ...
273 | How to build confidence in yourself and your capabilities
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to feel more confident about yourself and your capabilities at work, this week’s episode is for you. You don’t need to be perfect, ...
BONUS: Time-sensitive update on enrolling in the next cohort of The Art of Speaking Up Academy
22 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
To add yourself to the waitlist, head to: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/academy/ Have questions about The Art of Speaking Up Academy? Shoot...
272 | Compelling verbal communication & the art of staying confident when doubt pops up
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Compelling verbal communication is a necessary skill for an upwardly mobile career - it helps you make a powerful impression on your audience and buil...
271 | How to develop a stronger voice in rooms with leaders & executives who intimidate you
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Being a visible and vocal participant in meetings with leaders & execs present is hugely important when it comes to advancing your career - but I ...
270 | 3 Simple tweaks to help you convey authority, leadership & credibility when you speak
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Strong, effective verbal communication is a non-negotiable if you want to thrive in a corporate setting. The good news is, you don’t need to be the...
269 | How to push past negative self-talk
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you struggle with negative thoughts and negative self-talk, today’s episode is for you. Today I’m walking you through some common psychologic...
BONUS: Can I get your input?
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today I'm doing something different.... Instead of sharing a tip or lesson with you, I wanted to ask you what YOU most want to hear about. I...
268 | How to be an excellent verbal communicator without having to be 100% perfect
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to be a highly effective verbal communicator, today’s episode is for you. You might think you need to always sound super crisp and sup...
267 | 3 simple tips to help you feel more confident speaking off the cuff
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If the idea of speaking off the cuff stresses you out, today’s episode will hopefully be a breath of fresh air! I used to struggle big time when ...
266 | Overdeliver without overworking: The art of managing up (part 2)
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to thrive in your corporate career without overworking, managing up is an essential skill to master. In this week’s 2-part episode serie...
265 | Overdeliver without overworking: The art of managing up (part 1)
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to thrive in your corporate career without overworking, managing up is an essential skill to master. In this week’s 2-part episode serie...
264 | Being yourself at work, self-acceptance vs. complacency, human centered leadership + more with Betty Chan
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast I’m honored to welcome Betty Chan - authenticity coach, prior 9-5er, and all around amazing and thoughtful human. Join u...
263 | Assertiveness: the ultimate guide for people pleasers, empaths, and the highly sensitive
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to advance into leadership roles (and thrive once you’re in them), you have to master the skill of assertiveness. I see lots of women...
262 | Mindset: the most powerful path to building confidence that LASTS
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You’re capable of SO much more than you think you are. I know that when things are feeling tough or you’re in a rough patch, you mind start...
261 | The nuances in speaking up with Felicia Enuha
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast I’m interviewing Felicia Ann Rose Enuha, host and creator of The Trill MBA show podcast. During this in-person conversatio...
260 | Why change is so hard and how to keep going on the days you’re feeling down
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Building confidence and growing as a leader is HARD work. Your confidence-building journey will require you to say goodbye to old habits and identit...
259 | The #1 most effective way to exude confidence even when you feel nervous or insecure
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to sound more confident when you speak EVEN if you feel nervous or insecure, today’s episode is for you. I want to free you of any per...
258 | How to elevate your communication & speak like a leader
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I want your communication to be so good that it gets you on a fast path to leadership - and in today’s episode, I’m teaching you how to achieve th...
257 | How to make a powerful impression even if you speak IMperfectly
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You don’t need to be 100% perfect in order to make a powerful impression on your audience when you speak. In fact, you’ll get way more bang for yo...
256 | How to impress higher-ups in meetings (hint: you DON’T need to be the smartest person in the room)
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to make a powerful impression on leaders when you speak up in meetings, today’s episode is for you. You might think that you need to ...
255 | The magic in mindset, part 2: becoming the version of you who can accomplish anything
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode is fiiiiiiire! If you’re trying to grow your confidence and become more effective in your role, you’re going to love this...
254 | The magic in mindset, part 1: your secret superpower that’ll make you unstoppable
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to feel confident and carve a powerful career path for yourself, mindset work is an absolute must. Confidence and success are created fr...
253 | How to make a strong impression on executives when you speak
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The more you impress leaders & executives when you speak, the more it benefits your career. Many people think that impressing executives when you s...
252 | How to THRIVE in a leadership role (without having to be perfect or compromise your values)
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to create BIG success in a leadership role, this week’s episode is for you. So many of my clients have a false belief that in order t...
251 | “So, tell me about yourself” phobia (reflections on facing your fears & finding real confidence)
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve ever felt consumed by feelings of unworthiness & self-doubt, today’s episode is for you. This episode is a vulnerable share where I’...
250 | The art of stakeholder influence (aka, how to get an enthusiastic YES to your next big ask)
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to build an upwardly mobile career, getting good at influencing is essential. Whether you’re pitching yourself for a leadership rol...
249 | How to speak in a way that’s confident AND authentic (and why it’s OK if that’s hard for you)
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to find a voice that’s confident but also super authentic - this week’s episode is for you. I know how hard it can be to expres...
248 | The one mindset shift that’ll help you thrive in leadership roles
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s episode is for you if you want to elevate into leadership roles AND thrive once you’re in them. Success in a leadership role requir...
247 | Underearning: what it looks like and how to break your pattern of underearning
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s episode is about a topic I’m personally very familiar with: underearning. Underearning is about more than just money. It’s abou...
246 | 3 simple shifts that’ll help you exude confidence when you speak
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want to SOUND confident when you speak? If so, you’re gonna love today’s episode. I’m diving deep into the mindset shifts that’ll h...
245 | Unstoppable voice, part 3: releasing the individual contributor mindset
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to develop a voice that gets you NOTICED, this episode is for you! In this final installment of the Unstoppable Voice series, I’m walkin...
244 | Unstoppable voice, part 2: releasing self-criticism
06 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to develop a confident voice, today’s bonus episode is a MUST listen. Today I’m walking you through one of the most important minds...
243 | Unstoppable voice, part 1: releasing perfectionism
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode kicks off a bonus mini-series designed to help you develop an unstoppable voice at work! In this bonus episode, I’m going to he...
The Art of Speaking Up Academy: Doors are open + Unexpected news & updates
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Doors are OFFICIALLY open to my signature program, The Art of Speaking Up Academy. This program is a 6 month immersive journey where you’ll build...
242 | How to develop a voice that’s confident, effective, and fully authentic to you
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to go from being quiet & timid to speaking up and getting noticed, this week’s episode is for you. Tune in to hear me share a simple 2...
241 | How to communicate confidently when you’re put on the spot
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to become more confident thinking on your feet, you’re going to love this week’s episode. I know how stressful it can be to be put ...
240 | The #1 thing that’ll elevate the quality of your communication
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When your communication is high quality, people assume your work is high-quality, too. This is why communication skills are often MORE important th...
239 | Advanced assertiveness: how to disagree in a way feels collaborative AND commands respect
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to succeed in your role and advance into leadership, you have to be able to navigate the disagreements that arise at work. The good news...
238 | How to build confidence, find your voice, and THRIVE as an ambitious female professional
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week I have a VERY special podcast episode. I’m doing a super transparent, wisdom-packed interview with two alums of The Art of Speaking Up ...
237 | My #1 most powerful hack for building lasting confidence
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to feel more confident at work, this week’s podcast episode is for you. As someone who has lots of experience helping my clients (and ...
236 | How to have strategic professional development conversations that help you advance
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to advance quickly in your career, knowing how to have strategic professional development conversations is essential. You might be ...
235 | Why you should ask lots of stupid questions
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you ever keep quiet in meetings because you’re afraid of asking a stupid question, this week’s podcast episode is for you. Not only do I wan...
234 | How to be direct and assertive without being an a-hole
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to learn to be more direct and assertive WITHOUT alienating your audience, this week’s episode is for you. I know how hard it can be t...
233 | Bonus: behind the scenes of The Art of Speaking Up Academy + my career story, raw & unfiltered
02 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in to hear me share an exciting announcement about The Art of Speaking Up Academy, along with an in-depth, vulnerable, uncut version of my ful...
232 | How to find your voice when you feel like the least competent person in the room
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever find yourself sitting in a meeting, feeling like an outsider and wondering if you’re supposed to be participating? When you’re not ...
231 | Self advocacy 101: how to take credit for your accomplishments in an honest & authentic way
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to advance upwards in your career, learning how to speak about your accomplishments (and take credit for them!) is super important. It’...
230 | Why you DON’T need to work harder or be more skilled to thrive in an executive role
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you worry that becoming an executive means you’ll have to work like crazy? Do you feel like you need to build more skills before you’re ready...
229 | How to sound more confident and authoritative when you speak (even if you’re feeling nervous)
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to have a more powerful sounding voice and a super impactful executive presence, this week’s podcast episode is for you. Whether you ...
228 | Executive presence: why the old-school corporate approach makes me mad + how to find a voice that’s AUTHENTIC
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s podcast episode is my fieriest one yet. Here’s why: corporate america is sometimes really bad at helping women develop a stronger e...
227 | How impostor syndrome impacts your struggle with assertiveness + how to disagree with higher-ups
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re trying to become more assertive at work, it’s super important to remember this: Impostor syndrome and assertiveness are *intimately* ...
226 | Assertiveness: what it is, why it’s hard, and how to get really good at it
17 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to succeed in your role, assertiveness is an essential skill to master. I know it can feel super challenging to assert yourself, particu...
225 | Evolving past impostor syndrome and towards powerful, high-impact leadership
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you struggle with impostor syndrome but want to succeed and advance in your career, today’s episode was made for you. I know how confusing and...
224 | The key to building unshakable, CEO-level confidence
03 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to feel more confident in your role at work, you’ve set a super wise goal for yourself. When you have unshakable trust and belief in y...
223 | When you’re feeling frustrated or disappointed with yourself
27 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you have big goals for your career and your professional evolution, there’s a really high likelihood that you’ll face lots of disappointment as...
222 | How to show people that you can lead
20 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve ever been told that you’re doing amazing work, but that you need to demonstrate more leadership skills, today’s episode is for you. ...
221 | Executive communication: what it is, why it matters, and how to wow your audience every time
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Strong executive communication skills can be the difference maker between rapid advancement versus plateauing in your career. Even if you struggle t...