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

5 | Olivia Mitchell explains how to get comfortable speaking in front of groups – even if you’re shy or afraid: Speaking in front of groups can be not only challenging – but for many of us, it can be extremely anxiety inducing. I know how frustrating and debilitating it can be to feel deeply uncomfortable at the thought of getting up in front of groups – I’v... by The Art of Speaking Up

50 min listen

23 | On building confidence and creating a fulfilling career - even when life gets in the way with Nicole Martins: This week I chat with Nicole Martins all about her career journey in the legal field. Nicole opens up about how some of her personal struggles impacted the course of her career, and we talk about how she remained strong and focused throughout her pr... by The Art of Speaking Up

78 min listen

20 | How to stop saying yes to everything + how top performers cultivate work life balance with Alexia Friend: This week, I’m talking with a childhood best friend of mine and landscape architect, Alexia Friend. In this episode, Alexia shares all about how she learned to manage her workload without sacrificing her dedication to her work and while still being ... by The Art of Speaking Up

43 min listen

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12 | Finding peace when work triggers negative emotions with Courtney Clifford: Whether it’s a frustrating project, a co-worker you don’t get along with, or just mental exhaustion – this conversation with Courtney dives into why we find ourselves feeling agitated and on edge some days at work. Courtney Clifford is a facilitat... by The Art of Speaking Up

47 min listen

4 | Navigating male dominated workplaces with Kaitlin Maud (Part 2): In part 2 of my conversation with Kaitlin, she talks about the struggles of navigating her early career days as a young woman in the male dominated ad vertical. Kaitlin also answers a listener question about how to build an interpersonal connection w... by The Art of Speaking Up

34 min listen

2 | “But what if my idea is stupid?” - why we keep quiet + how to build the courage to speak up with Rose Kirby: I would be overjoyed if you promised me this one thing: next time you’re debating whether you should share your idea out loud or not, DO IT. I really, really, really want you to do it. I want you to do it so badly that I started and named a podcast... by The Art of Speaking Up

37 min listen

18 | People pleasing, insecurities in the workplace, and processing negative emotions with Risha London Nathan: Today I’m chatting with licensed therapist, Risha London Nathan, about her work as a therapist and how she supports female clients through some of the professional challenges that they encounter. Risha share advice and practical insights based on he... by The Art of Speaking Up

52 min listen

6 | Why assertiveness can feel uncomfortable and how to ease into it with Kourtney Keaton: I remember getting feedback early on in my career that told me that I needed to learn to be more assertive. I also remember being confused and uncomfortable around the idea of assertiveness. What exactly did this mean? How and when was I supposed ... by The Art of Speaking Up

51 min listen

13 | Burnout, self-sabotage, the inner critic, and seeking external validation at work with Brenda Baird: CEO turned life coach Brenda Baird unpacks why we feel anxiety, stress, and unhappiness at work. She talks about how our internal monologue can make difficult situations feel even harder for us, and how our fears and insecurities can catabolize chal... by The Art of Speaking Up

59 min listen

54 | Finding the confidence to face & overcome your professional struggles with Petal Modeste: Today I am talking with Petal Modeste, Associate Dean of Student Affairs Administration at Columbia Law School. In this conversation, she shares advice and reflections from her own career, as well as from her experience helping thousands of students... by The Art of Speaking Up

61 min listen

3 | Impostor syndrome, self-worth, & building soft skills with Kaitlin Maud (Part 1): This show was designed to do two things: share real stories about personal growth from real working women, and give young women honest, helpful career advice. Kaitlin Maud, digital brand strategist, seriously over delivered on both of these goals. ... by The Art of Speaking Up

33 min listen

1 | Welcome! What to expect + how this show will help you: In this episode, I share a little bit about my inspiration for creating the show. Spoiler: I was incredibly awkward, shy, and insecure in my early 20s. And I was alone, with no mentors to help me through it. And it was one of the most un-fun time... by The Art of Speaking Up

16 min listen

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25 | Step back and see the bigger picture of your career so you can go after what you want with Tasha Thomas: 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 challenge – because when your mindset is right, you can find the solution to virtually any problem. Today’s... by The Art of Speaking Up

52 min listen

10 | On dreaming big: permission to set your career goals ridiculously high: We need more female leaders in Corporate America, which means that as women, dreaming big for ourselves is not just fun, but actually critical to closing the corporate gender gap. In this episode, Jess discusses what it means to be ambitious and wh... by The Art of Speaking Up

31 min listen

8 | The mental & emotional challenges of job searching, interviewing, and salary negotiation with Shea Odell-Scott: ~~ Want to submit a listener question to be answered on the show? DM @theartofspeakingup on Instagram or email jessica@theartofspeakingup.com ~~ Job searching can be tough. It is time consuming, at times discouraging, and can often put our self-e... by The Art of Speaking Up

52 min listen

22 | How I’m dealing with my inner critic (Season 1 finale): Join the facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/theartofspeakingup/ This week’s episode is a solo episode, where I explore the emergence of my inner critic both in my career and in my creation of this very podcast. As part of this explor... by The Art of Speaking Up

44 min listen

37 | Shift your mindset and transform career uncertainty into a sense of possibility & adventure with Charissa Stowers: 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 to be professionally? It’s easy to get swept up in the uncertainty of not knowing exactly where w... by The Art of Speaking Up

47 min listen

15 | Overcoming shyness and tapping into your authentic voice with Lainey Crawford: This week, I talk with women’s empowerment coach Lainey Crawford about moving through feelings of shyness and letting more of yourself show at work. Like myself, Lainey knows like what it is like to get stuck in silence and struggle to bring one’s i... by The Art of Speaking Up

43 min listen

7 | How to cultivate inner peace and presence when work gets to be too much with Charlotte Myers: Once upon a time, before smartphones were the norm, my employer gave me a Blackberry phone so that I could check email on the go. Did you know that Blackberries have a tiny little light that blinks red every time an email comes in? And remember, thi... by The Art of Speaking Up

49 min listen

32 | Uncover your strengths and let them spill out into every element of your career: 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 be your strengths. Your strengths will get you farther than anything else, because they are truly ... by The Art of Speaking Up

35 min listen

14 | Mental drama & getting out of the overwhelm spiral with Samantha Siffring: Samantha Siffring is a business coach who works with working moms who are growing their online businesses. Overwhelm and mental drama is an area she is deeply familiar with, and in this conversation, Samantha shares the tools and tactics that she use... by The Art of Speaking Up

48 min listen

9 | How to get unstuck from the Monday-Friday grind and bring positivity and playfulness into your career with Carrie Clarke: ~~ Want to submit a listener question to be answered on the show? DM @theartofspeakingup on Instagram or email jessica@theartofspeakingup.com ~~ In this conversation, Carrie covers some of the key tenets behind achieving happiness and productivity... by The Art of Speaking Up

49 min listen

21 | Salary negotiation 101 and why it’s totally normal to be scared to ask for more with Regina Romeo: This week I chatted with Regina Romeo about her career in HR and everything she’s learned along the way about salary negotiation. Regina and I talked about the mental side of negotiation in addition to the tools and tactics of salary negotiation. I... by The Art of Speaking Up

69 min listen

11 | Landing a dream job without the ‘right’ experience + the freedom to ask ‘dumb’ questions with Britt Olson: This episode is all about pursuing your career goals without hesitation. Britt’s story of landing a coveted tech role without an engineering degree or prior experience is proof that opportunities that might seem out of reach are often more attainabl... by The Art of Speaking Up

52 min listen

27 | My struggle with self-confidence and what I wish I had known sooner: 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 to feel strong, powerful, and at ease each day in our jobs. We’ve tried the power poses and the tip... by The Art of Speaking Up

38 min listen

24 | The BENEFITS of being introverted at work: why you’re uniquely suited to speak up with impact (really!): 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 - your introversion can serve you well in the workplace - you just need to learn to harness it! In this episo... by The Art of Speaking Up

19 min listen

31 | The science behind visualization and how to use it to speak up at work (Bonus with Geeta Chaudhry): In this week's bonus episode, Geeta explains why visualization works from a scientific perspective, and explains how we can use visualization to build confidence and speak up at work. by The Art of Speaking Up

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