The Art of Speaking Up

122 | The single most important thing for speaking up with strength and power

27 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s episode is perfect for you if you want to sound stronger and more confident when you speak, but are struggling to figure out how.  A lo...

121 | Myths about executive presence + where your power REALLY comes from

20 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

  Welcome to the show!  I’m SO pumped about today’s episode.  I created this episode for anyone who is trying to figure out how to convey powe...

120 | The audacity to believe that you can accomplish anything with Angela Duckworth

13 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s interview is jam-packed with wisdom on how to get out of your comfort zone and speak up powerfully!  Today’s guest, Angela Duckworth, is ...

119 | How your brain tricks you out of having a powerful voice in meetings

06 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the show!  Today’s episode is so much fun, and it’s one that will help you shift your perspective on what it means to be confident in ...

118 | Motherhood, body image, the inner critic, being kind to yourself, and having enough time with Hannah Rudnick

30 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the show!  Today’s episode is such a gem of a conversation.  Today I’m chatting with Parent Coach Hannah Rudnick about the challenges...

117 | Executive presence: what is it and why does it matter so much?

23 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

EEEK! I am rather excited about this episode.  Executive presence is a topic that is so important for your career, and yet so many leaders in the cor...

116 | A deep dive on building confidence with Sheena Yap Chan

16 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s interview is just wonderful – Sheena, our guest, is the host of The Tao of Self-Confidence, a show that amplifies the stories of Asian wom...

115 | Big news, my story of finding my voice, and the best career advice I can give you

09 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the show!  Today’s episode is a little different than my usual solo episodes – I’m sharing an exciting personal update about my own ...

114 | How to grow sustainable confidence - even if you struggle to be in the spotlight

02 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the show!  Today’s episode is designed to help you build real, lasting confidence – even if you struggle to step into the spotlight. ...

113 | Fragile vs. deep confidence, messing up, difficult bosses/work environments, microaggressions + more with Cynthia Pong

23 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the show!  Today I’m chatting with feminist career coach, Cynthia Pong.  Cynthia is a career strategist for women of color, and today’...

112 | Mindset 101: Why you have so many negative thoughts + how to tame them (you are not broken)

16 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are you self-critical?  If so, this episode is for you.  Your brain, when left unchecked, can make you feel awful and convince you that you’re the...

111 | Working through fear and old patterns, finding the courage to speak up, burnout + more with Brenda Baird

09 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode we have special guest Brenda Baird (Executive Leadership Coach) on to discuss fear in the workplace. In particular, where it stems ...

110 | Finding your voice in a meeting full of more senior people

02 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode is for you if you find yourself struggling to speak up in meetings with more senior people.  Listen in to hear me share a powerful ...

109 | Relearning to trust yourself, being an empath, micromanagers, joy, relaxation + more with Rayla Bailey

26 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the show!  Today is my favorite kind of interview: long, honest, winding, and a little bit of an escape from the real world.  I had so mu...

108 | Becoming the strongest most confident version of you - no matter your struggles

19 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another solo episode!  Today, I’m talking about how you can take control of your professional trajectory & pave the way for a career pat...

107 | Trust & surrender, following signs, vulnerability with mentors, & the mindset of a leader with Hamidah Thanawala

12 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This conversation is magical and wonderful.  Today’s guest Hamidah is a seasoned professional in the finance industry, and the wisdom that she shar...

106 | Your best year ever, part 3: the ONLY thing you need to do to become confident

05 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Time to round out this 3 part series – this episode is my favorite!  I’m walking you through how to become confident and how to stick with the pr...

105 | Your best year ever, part 2: becoming a powerful presence in meetings

04 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to part 2 of this special series!  Today I’m deep diving into the skill of advocacy, also known as speaking up.   In this episode I’m ...

104 | Your best year ever, part 1: the 4 skills that will make you unstoppable

03 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the show!  It’s wonderful to be back with Season 5 at the start of 2021, and I hope you’re doing absolutely amazing.   In today’s...

103 | Aggressiveness vs. assertiveness, what to put on your resume, my career regrets + more (ask me anything)

22 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Happy end of 2020.  Holy cow – I can’t believe we’re already at the end of the year.  This year has been wonderful, and hard, and painful, and...

102 | Things I’m afraid of at work (season 4 finale)

15 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Season 4 finale!  It feels so good to be here, and I can’t wait for you to listen to today’s episode.   Today I’m reading a pie...

101 | How to be captivating and powerful without sacrificing your authenticity

08 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I am in love with the topic of today’s episode, because it’s all about how to be captivating and powerful at work without sacrificing your authent...

100 | Confidence, authenticity, career advancement, job changes, growing your salary + more with Rasheeda Williams

01 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode is LOADED with career advice and inspiration.  I found today’s guest, Rasheeda, to be infectious with her confidence and energy. ...

99 | A warm hug of gratitude (special Thanksgiving episode)

24 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode is a very special gratitude themed episode in honor of the holiday.  If you want to shift into an energy of gratitude and feel warm...

98 | How to project confidence when you’re not feeling confident at all

17 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode is for anyone who wants to project confidence at work, but struggles to feel confident deep down inside.  In today’s episode, I s...

97 | A powerful tip to elevate your communication to an executive level

10 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode is perfect for anyone who wants to communicate with greater impact and authority at work. Sometimes we think that speaking up with c...

96 | How mindset can make you unstoppable with Bryn Drescher

03 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s interview is SO good.  If you like mindset, you will love this conversation.  Today’s guest Bryn is a mindset coach and she is sharing h...

95 | A letter to my inner critic

27 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the show!  This week, I’m sharing a letter I wrote to my inner critic.  If you struggle with impostor syndrome and that voice inside yo...

94 | Let’s talk about money

13 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode is all about MONEY! It’s time for some raw, unfiltered dialogue about getting past the fears that prevent you from owning your des...

93 | Stage fright, small talk, awkwardness, & how to speak so people listen with Margot Leitman

06 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the show!  Today’s episode is perfect for those of you who want to improve your communication skills and become a more confident & c...

92 | Finding your voice at work

30 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode is a mini episode with some advice on how to get past your fear and speak more freely in meetings.  This took me a long time to do,...

91 | Building the confidence to speak up at work – even when you doubt yourself

29 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode is about two of my favorite topics: feeling confident and speaking up at work.  If you are wanting to feel more bold and powerful, ...

90 | Managing your inner critic and getting out of the self-doubt spiral with Meg Duffy

22 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the show!  Today I am chatting with Meg Duffy, who specializes in helping women build careers in tech.  Meg’s insights and work run dee...

89 | How to feel less debilitated by impostor syndrome

15 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the show!  Today I’m sharing advice on what to do when you find yourself struggling with impostor syndrome, and questioning whether you ...

ASK ME ANYTHING: submit your questions for an ask me anything episode

11 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Submit your anonymous question here: https://forms.gle/hMD9PkZtFQF7V2QW6    

88 | When your manager isn’t available to help you make decisions

08 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the show!  Today I’m sharing advice on what to do when you find yourself needing input from your manager, but also unable to reach them....

87 | Learning to trust in your abilities with Keisha Greaves

01 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the show!  Today’s guest really inspired me with her story about moving from fashion merchandising, to building her own clothing brand, ...

86 | Managing self-criticism, loving yourself, & creating your own definition of confidence with Leonela Vaccaro Padron

25 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the show!  In today’s episode, I’m talking with today’s guest Leonela all about her career journey.  In today’s conversation, you...

85 | An easy way to sound like an exec when you speak up at work

18 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the show!  Today’s episode is perfect for you if you want to sound more credible when you speak up at work.   The interesting thing ab...

84 | Cultivating limitless confidence, strength, and inner peace with Ashlee Leppert

11 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we invite special guest, Ashlee Leppert a recent veteran of the United States coast guard, and even more recent author of her memoir, "The Hurri...

83 | Breaking up with the exclamation point: reflections on letting go of “nice”

04 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode is another piece of my writing that I’m sharing with you.  It’s about what it means to build strength as a woman, and what it m...

82 | How to deal with “what if I’m not good enough?” with Leigha May

28 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the show!  If you’re interested in joining the August 9th event, you can find the link here: https://calendly.com/jguz/art-of-speaking-...

81 | Assertiveness: why it matters and why it can feel so hard

21 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome!  I’m so excited to announce the release of my new ebook “Speak Without Fear: The Smart Ambitious Woman’s Guide to Assertiveness in the...

80 | How to take control of your career advancement (even if you’re afraid) with Jeanette Jordan

14 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the show!  Today’s guest Jeanette is a triple threat: podcast host, marketing executive, and career coach.  This episode is jam packed ...

79 | Cultivating a strong sense of self at work with Kara Diane

07 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the show!  Today I’m talking with ex-engineer and current Coach/Consultant Kara.  This conversation is deep, honest, and full of femini...

78 | How to know when you should share your idea at work + anti-racism update

30 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Anti-racism resources: That’s Not How That Works Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thats-not-how-that-works/id1358150402   Weeze’...

77 | “What if my question is stupid?” - How smart people voice their questions

23 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the show!  Today’s episode is for you if you have ever found yourself feeling confused, but have been afraid to speak up and ask a quest...

76 | Resilience, inner strength, and overcoming workplace obstacles: 5 Black female perspectives

17 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the show, I’m highlighting the voices and perspectives of 5 interviewees who have opened up about challenges they’ve overcome as Blac...

75 | Checking in // Black Lives Matter

09 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Anti-racism,  racial justice, & diversity & inclusion resources:     The Trill MBA Show by Felicia Ann Rose Enuha Corporate America Hates Black...

74 | How to feel better by managing your thoughts with Erin Foley

26 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are back with PART 2 of my discussion with the incredible Erin Foley.  She’s a ninja-level mindset coach who has deep experience working w...

73 | Letting go of worry and choosing the path of confidence & inner peace with Erin Foley

19 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the show!  I am so pumped about today’s episode, because I am speaking with Erin Foley, a guest who has been a listener favorite!   Eri...

72 | How to speak up confidently at work

12 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the show!!!  Can you tell that I’m a bit overexcited about today’s episode?  Well, that’s because we’re combining two of my absol...

71 | From struggle to rock solid confidence, how to get noticed, compensation as an exec + more with Amelia Anderson

05 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the show and to Season 4!  It’s great to be back, and I’m so excited to kick off today’s episode with a very special conversation th...

70 | My first run-in with impostor syndrome + achieve your FULL potential & do not hold yourself back

19 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode is a dose of motivation for anyone who is struggling with self doubt.  I want you to know that you have the power to decide to show...

69 | How to speak to yourself kindly during moments of uncertainty and fear

26 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In light of the difficult global circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 crisis, I wanted to share an episode on how to speak to yourself kindly during...

68 | How do I confidently position myself for a role that doesn’t 100% match my experience? (Listener Q&A)

16 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the show!  In today’s bonus episode, you will be hearing from my Season 3 guests as they answer a listener question on how to pursue a r...

67 | The moment of dread before you introduce yourself to the room: a story of struggle (season 3 finale)

24 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the final episode of Season 3!  If you have struggled with fear, dread, or anxiety at the thought of confidently speaking up and introduci...

66 | Understanding what lights you up vs. drains you at work using Myers-Briggs with Caitlin Hawekotte

10 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We’re back again this week with Caitlin!  Perhaps the only thing I like more than strengths is Myers Briggs, also known as the MBTI.  This persona...

65 | The transformational power of discovering your unique strengths with Caitlin Hawekotte

03 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the show!  Today’s conversation is all about my favorite topic – STRENGTHS!  Today’s guest is a certified Clifton Strengths coach, ...

64 | The assertiveness struggle, managing overwhelm, work/life balance + more with Svetlana Carter

20 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the show!  In this week’s episode, I’m chatting with guest Svetlana Carter all about her career journey, where she has struggled, and ...

63 | Authenticity at work, genuine confidence vs. addiction to praise, career pivots + more with Amy Giddon

06 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the show!  This week, I'm chatting with Amy Giddon, founder of the Daily Haloha app.  This conversation is FILLED to the brim with career...

62 | How to effectively lead meetings, part 3: when the meeting goes off the rails

30 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I hope you enjoy part 3 in this mini bonus series on how to effectively lead meetings!

61 | How to effectively lead meetings, part 2: secret allies

27 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this bonus episode, I'm sharing part 2 of my favorite strategies for effectively leading productive meetings!

60 | How to effectively lead meetings, part 1: Getting the outcome you want + the power of WHY

26 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode was inspired by a listener who asked me for advice on how to effectively run big, messy, cross functional meetings.  In this bonus ...

59 | The neverending journey of building self-confidence with Daree Allen Nieves

16 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the show!  In this episode, we're talking about a favorite topic of mine: self confidence. Today the tables are turned as Daree, host of ...

58 | Job searching mindset/fear, salary negotiation discomfort, resume tips + more with Nikki aka @CorporateMelaninMillennial

09 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the show!  This week I’m chatting with Nikki, aka The CorporateMelaninMilleniall all about job searching, fear, salary negotiation, resu...

57 | Walk into the room with confidence, win over your coworkers, & handle rejection gracefully with Kirsten Clarkson

02 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the show!  Today’s conversation is all about creating and radiating confidence from the inside out.  So often, we want to feel and appe...

56 | Your next promotion, part 2: The lies your brain tells that make you too afraid to take action

11 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the show!  In today’s solo episode, I am continuing on the previous episode (part 1), where I shared a framework that you can use to put...

55 | Your next promotion, part 1: Get what you want by asking for what you want

04 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the show!  In today’s episode, I’m outlining why asking for what you want is the key to accelerating your journey to your next promoti...

54 | Finding the confidence to face & overcome your professional struggles with Petal Modeste

28 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today I am talking with Petal Modeste, Associate Dean of Student Affairs Administration at Columbia Law School.  In this conversation, she shares adv...

53 | When your career starts to take off in unexpected ways

21 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode is all about the light at the end of the tunnel – the positive things that start rolling in in your career once you begin showing ...

52 | Embracing the discomfort of professional growth and learning to trust that you belong with Marissa Germain

14 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the show, I'm talking with guest Marissa all about her professional growth and the challenges she's grown through as she has built up her...

51 | The Art of Speaking Up, Sitcom Edition: A special (comedic) episode celebrating the 1st BIRTHDAY of the podcast!!!

09 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are celebrating the podcast turning 1!!!   In honor of this birthday, I decided to stray from the typical episode format and bring you a s...

50 | The 3 most important steps towards your next promotion + the fears that get in the way

07 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the show!  In this solo episode, I’m walking through a simple 3-step map that you can use to pursue your next career move.  But even mo...

49 | Move past shyness & fear of judgment so you can show up powerfully + authentically at work with Sarah Ghattas

30 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

If you have ever worried that you’ll never be outgoing or bold enough to advance to higher levels of leadership in your career, today’s episode wi...

48 | Silence the noise of self-criticism so you can unleash your deepest strengths, powers, & ambitions

23 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Do you find yourself getting swept away by the negative chatter that permeates your mind?   Do you feel like sometimes you are struggling because y...

47 | Building unshakeable inner strength + refusing to compromise on your goals and dreams with Qaali Hussein

16 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

**Check out Qaali’s brand new podcast here!** https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/professional-muslim-women/id1477502689   And check out her ...

46 | Tap into your unique gifts & superpowers and finally stop worrying about what other people think with Tami Lyon

09 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, I’m talking with a listener of the podcast, Tami Lyons!  In this interview, she opens up about how her mindset got in her own...

45 | Let go of struggle and bring more joy, ease, and confidence into life & work with Charlotte Kaye

27 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to a summer bonus episode!  In this bonus episode I’m chatting with a good friend of mine and women’s empowerment coach Charlotte Kaye. ...

44 | You can 100% find the confidence to pursue your next promotion - even if you struggle with self-doubt

12 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Come join me on Instagram (@theartofspeakingup)! Today’s bonus episode is intended to help you build courage if you know you want something more fo...

43 | Leave fear behind and show up bigger than you ever have before (Season 2 finale)

15 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Finale of Season 2 of the show! Keeping consistent with Season 1’s theme, in today’s season Finale I’m recapping what I’ve bee...

42 | Letting go of inhibition, femininity in hypermasculine work environments, balance vs. burnout & more with Camila Mize

08 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We all want to feel strong and confident at work, no doubt.  But for women – it can be hard.  We often feel pressure to assimilate to the work cul...

41 | How to tap into confidence when you’re deep in struggle + the hidden value in uncomfortable situations with Erin Foley

01 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Feeling confident at work is pretty much a universal desire – I’ve never met anyone who wasn’t interested in feeling more confident professional...

40 | Afraid you’re not good enough for your job? How to stop fearing incompetence with Erin Foley

24 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Do you struggle to believe that you belong in, and are good enough for your job?  Do you feel like impostor syndrome has become a way of life for you...

39 | What to do when you can’t stop fixating on your flaws and perceived weaknesses

17 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Do you spend a lot of time and energy thinking about the areas where you struggle?  When you run into something that doesn’t come naturally to you,...

38 | The psychology of the voice + how to express authentic power through the sound of your voice with Tracy Goodwin

10 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Are you self-conscious about the sound of your own voice? Do you hesitate to speak up for fear that you won't sound confident?   If you struggle to...

37 | Shift your mindset and transform career uncertainty into a sense of possibility & adventure with Charissa Stowers

03 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever felt uncertain about your career path, wondering whether you're moving in the right direction and whether you are where you are supposed...

36 | Exploring the fears that lie beneath excessive niceness and people pleasing

27 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever find yourself being excessively nice or getting addicted to people pleasing in the workplace? If you answered yes, you are not alone. So m...

35 | Winding career paths, not caring what other people think, showing up as a leader + more with Trina Martin

20 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We're all trying to be more confident at work, which is why I love talking with women who exude an authentic sense of confidence and who fully embrace...

34 | Being confused at work doesn’t mean you’re dumb + why it’s ok to ask ‘stupid’ questions

15 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever found yourself feeling confused at work, having no idea what the people around you are saying? Does this make you feel uneasy or anxiou...

33 | What to do when your fears are getting in the way of showing up the way you truly want to with Jess Ratcliffe

13 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

If you discovered that you only had a decade left in your career, how might you begin to show up differently?   Perhaps you’d begin to speak up m...

32 | Uncover your strengths and let them spill out into every element of your career

29 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

If you've ever wondered, "how do I uncover my strengths?" then today's episode is for you! If you only ever focus on one thing in your career, let it...

31 | The science behind visualization and how to use it to speak up at work (Bonus with Geeta Chaudhry)

24 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's bonus episode, Geeta explains why visualization works from a scientific perspective, and explains how we can use visualization to build...

30 | Get past the fear of not being ‘smart enough’ and tap into your innate capabilities with Geeta Chaudhry

22 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

When things get tough at work, we have a tendency to blame ourselves.  We may wonder whether we lack the talent to do things properly, or whether the...

29 | Mentors, perfectionism, introvert-friendly networking, and feminine power with Asari Aniagolu

15 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I loved this week’s conversation with Asari so much.  Asari is an attorney who opens up about how she’s built a successful career and remained au...

28 | Why it’s so hard to say ‘no’ and how to create boundaries & stop people pleasing with Vicky S. Joseph

08 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I know very few women who don’t struggle with saying ‘no’ – especially in a professional environment.  It’s often instinctual for us to wan...

27 | My struggle with self-confidence and what I wish I had known sooner

01 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Self-confidence can be one of the most important, and also one of the most elusive feelings that we pursue in our lives and our careers.  We all want...

26 | Career advancement, confidence, and anxiety / depression / PTSD in the workplace with Rachel Snethen

25 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Life can be hard, and it’s nearly impossible for our careers not to feel the strain of the challenges that so often arise in our personal lives.  ...

25 | Step back and see the bigger picture of your career so you can go after what you want with Tasha Thomas

18 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

If I had to boil women’s empowerment down to just one thing, it would be mindset.  In my view, mindset is the swiss army knife of any career challe...

24 | The BENEFITS of being introverted at work: why you’re uniquely suited to speak up with impact (really!)

13 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s BONUS episode, I talk about why it is perfectly OK not to be the loudest, boldest, or most talkative person in the room.  In fact - you...