The Art of Speaking Up

The dream scenario is you walk into that next meeting feeling totally ready.  You’re prepped with talking points, you share them seamlessly, and you leave feeling amazing.
But real life is usually much messier than that.  You don’t have time to prepare.  You’re the least experienced person in the room.  The conversation takes a messy turn you weren’t expecting.
These moments can feel like uphill battles.  But - what if I told you that these uphill battle moments are the most valuable thing that can happen to you professionally?  
When you prove to yourself you can navigate those tough moments and speak with confidence - even though it felt hard - you build a deep sense of confidence that makes you feel unshakable as a leader.
Today’s episode is all about how to do that.  Today I’m talking with 3 women who I worked with in The Art of Speaking Up Academy.  You’re going to meet  Maya, Danya, and Liz
Danya Tesarski is an experienced energy industry leader whose career spans engineering, project development, and asset management.
Maya Phillips is a strategy, growth, and transformation consultant who specializes in technology implementations at hospitals.
Elizabeth (Liz) Everett is a strategic healthcare leader passionate about developing talent, building meaningful partnerships, and creating innovative solutions that advance the future of pharmacy
Each of these women have gone on their own journey of building confidence so they can lead effectively in those challenging moments.  You’ll hear the stories of how they grew their confidence, and their advice on how to push past the self-doubt so your voice as a leader.
Let’s dive in.  
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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/