The Art of Speaking Up

Stop comparing yourself to others who seem more confident - it's stifling your potential

Have you ever watched a coworker speak up in a meeting – calm, poised, totally composed – and immediately felt your own confidence deflate? If comparing yourself to other people leaves you feeling like you're behind, or like everyone else has something you don't, this episode is for you.

Here's the truth: constantly comparing yourself to others who seem more confident is one of the most damaging things you can do to your self confidence and the comparison you're making probably isn't even accurate.

In this episode, I explain why people who look calm and self-assured on the outside often don't feel that way inside, how your brain invents "evidence" that everyone else is more confident than you, and how to stop comparing yourself to other people so you can build real, unshakable confidence.

In this episode, you'll learn:

The difference between visible comparison and blind comparison – and why one is far more dangerous to your self confidence

How confirmation bias makes you imagine that everyone around you feels calm and confident (even when they don't)

Why chasing a perfectly calm emotional state keeps your confidence stuck

Two powerful mindset shifts to help you stop comparing yourself to other people for good

It's time to stop letting comparison shrink your voice, and start building the psychological stamina that makes you unstoppable at work.

 

Work with me:

If you're ready to build that stamina, there are two ways to work together:

1:1 Private Coaching — individualized sessions tailored to your exact situation: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/coaching/ 

The Art of Speaking Up Academy — my group program with a step-by-step curriculum for building unshakable confidence and learning to speak like a true leader:

https://jessguzikcoaching.com/academy/

Have you ever stayed quiet in a meeting because disagreeing with a senior leader felt too confrontational? In this episode, I'm teaching you the TATER Framework — a simple, four-step approach to disagreeing with your boss (or executive leaders) in a way that feels collaborative and not at all confrontational. This will help you manage up effectively and get credit for the leadership skills you bring to the room.

In this episode you'll learn:

-How to disagree with senior leaders without being adversarial

-A simple framework for pushing back at work with confidence

-How to speak up and be assertive even in high pressure rooms

-Why managing conflict at work doesn't have to feel aggressive or confrontational

-How to manage up effectively and get recognized for your expertise

-Communication strategies that build your executive presence and leadership credibility

 

Links:

Free 5 Phrases Worksheet: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/phrases/ 

 

The Art of Speaking Up Academy: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/academy/ 

 

1:1 Coaching:

https://jessguzikcoaching.com/coaching/ 

Episode 412 (what to do when someone talks over you):
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/412-how-to-respond-when-someone-talks-over-you-at-work/id1436888741?i=1000762487583

If you want to feel more confident at work, today's episode is for you.

People often think that confidence at work comes from having knowledge, expertise, and perfect communication. But in today's episode, I'm going to show you why that isn't true. I'll teach you what variables actually matter when it comes to building confidence, and share a blueprint you can use to grow your confidence at work.

By the end of this episode, you'll understand exactly why the most confident leaders aren't necessarily the smartest or most hardworking ones in the bunch — and you'll be equipped to become one of them.

Join the waitlist for the Art of Speaking Up Academy by clicking here:

https://jessguzikcoaching.com/academy/

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/

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/