PodcastsBusinessThe Art of Speaking Up

The Art of Speaking Up

Jessica Guzik
The Art of Speaking Up
Latest episode

432 episodes

  • The Art of Speaking Up

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

    09/05/2026 | 17 mins.
    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/
  • The Art of Speaking Up

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

    05/05/2026 | 21 mins.
    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/
  • The Art of Speaking Up

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

    28/04/2026 | 14 mins.
    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/
  • The Art of Speaking Up

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

    20/04/2026 | 10 mins.
    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/
  • The Art of Speaking Up

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

    13/04/2026 | 10 mins.
    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/

More Business podcasts

About The Art of Speaking Up

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.
Podcast website

Listen to The Art of Speaking Up, The Other Hand and many other podcasts from around the world with the radio.net app

Get the free radio.net app

  • Stations and podcasts to bookmark
  • Stream via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth
  • Supports Carplay & Android Auto
  • Many other app features