The Art of Speaking Up

What if no meeting, no tough stakeholder, and no hard question could shake your confidence? That's the power of GRIT. In this final episode of my series on bringing your dreams to life, I break down what grit is, why it's the key to the confident voice you desire, and how it turns the situations that used to rattle you into proof of how POWERFUL you are.

Let’s dive in!

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Welcome to part two in my Wisdom for Bringing Your Dreams to Life series.

Today’s episode is counterintuitive: I’m going to argue that the best way to develop a confident voice is to do it slowly.

It’s totally normal to want to make progress quickly, but what we don’t realize is that rushing can sneakily sabotage us. The end result is ironic. Being in a rush causes you to grow more slowly.

In this episode, I&rs...

If you’ve ever dreamed of having a more confident voice - only to have a voice inside your head say: 

“Don’t be silly - you’re not capable”

Then today’s episode is for you.

The truth is - if you struggle to DREAM big, you’ll struggle to ACHIEVE big.  Being brave enough to own & declare your dreams is an un-skippable step in creating the change you desire.  In part 1 of this ...

I'm so pumped - enrollment for The Art of Speaking Up Academy is officially open!

If you're ready to develop a fearless and powerful voice as a leader - you don't want to miss this bonus announcement episode.

I'm teaching you how The Academy can help you develop a confident voice so you can grow your impact (and reputation) as a leader.  I'll walk you through The Academy curriculum, teach you how the program helps you transform ...

If you want to feel more confident speaking up at work so you can boldly share your voice as a leader - today’s episode is for you.  If your confidence disappears the moment the room feels intimidating - it’s not because you inherently lack confidence.  It’s because building real confidence is a 5 layer process - and most people are missing one or two key layers. In this episode you’ll learn:

• The ...

If you struggle to speak confidently at work and want to be able to express yourself more effectively, today's episode is for you.

You may have heard of the concept of a flow state — a state in which you're so absorbed in the task at hand that your sense of self-consciousness disappears. A flow state can happen when you're speaking, and it's one of the most powerful ways to express yourself both effectively and effortlessly.

If...

Ever walked out of a meeting thinking "that did not go well"?

Maybe you talked in circles. Maybe you didn't sound confident. Maybe a tough question caught you off guard and you froze.

If this sounds familiar - you are not alone, and most importantly, you can 100% overcome thi.  

In this episode, I teach the one skill you need to thrive during those high pressure moments.  Most professional development advice ignores what I&r...

If you want to have a successful corporate career - your reputation is the #1 most powerful asset you need to build.  But here’s the catch - a good reputation isn’t always enough to propel you into leadership.  In fact - certain kinds of GOOD reputations can actually slow down your path towards corporate leadership roles.

In today’s episode, I’m breaking down these mechanics in detail.  I&rsquo...

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 u...

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 im...

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 he...

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 communicat...

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 ...

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 yourse...

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 episo...

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 i...

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 thi...

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 mas...

Corporate is hard right now - and if you're feeling burnt out, discouraged, or disconnected from your motivation, you are not alone. In this episode, I'm sharing three perspectives to help you reconnect with your inner spark during one of the most challenging seasons the corporate world has seen in years.

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