Speak Up
A LIVE ASSERTIVE COMMUNICATION COURSE FOR WOMEN IN THE WORKPLACE
IT’s TIME TO MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD
Do you find it difficult to be heard - especially in the workplace? You're not alone.
In a recent study by McKinsey and Lean In, half of women surveyed experienced being interrupted at work and 38% said other people have taken credit for their ideas.
If you want to increase your off-the-cuff confidence and become a more assertive, authoritative speaker, this is the program for you!
communicate with confidence
here’s how SPEAK UP works:
WEEKLY VIDEO LESSONS
Every week, you’ll gain access to new video lessons that focus on one key skill to owning your voice.
INTERACTIVE ASSIGNMENTS
Each lesson includes an engagement activity that challenges you to apply that week’s key skills to your work or life in real time.
WEEKLY PRACTICE SESSIONS
Join live to practice what you’re learning in real time, receive insightful feedback, and ask questions!
BONUS interviews with 4 additional public speaking experts!
PLUS: You’ll have access to all the course curriculum for an entire year.
COURSE Details
Duration
8 Weeks
Weekly practice sessions:
Hour-long practice sessions are held weekly on Zoom.
Investment
Two monthly installments of $399
Billing period begins upon enrollment
OUR NEXT COHORT LAUNCH DATE IS TBA!
JOIN OUR WAITLIST TO BE THE FIRST TO KNOW:
“Speak Up really changed my life. The program wrapped two weeks ago and I’ve already received three compliments on how I’m speaking up - including from coworkers who didn’t even know I was working on this! They just noticed I’ve changed!”
“By far the best professional development decision I made in 2020 was taking part in Bossed Up’s Speak Up program. I can’t overstate how stressed out I used to get about public speaking - I would fully black out giving presentations!
This course got at the root causes of the anxiety so many of us - especially women - feel about speaking up, provided tactics for addressing this anxiety head-on, and taught me practical tips for making my voice heard in meetings and crafting powerful presentations.”
“The storytelling session was one of the most powerful for me. It applies to everything - a small talk with coworkers, or a large scale presentation. Understanding the power of storytelling and how to structure stories to cater to your audience was a key takeaway.”
“I learned how to build confidence during presentations - both in terms of preparation beforehand and managing my emotions during the delivery.”
“I feel more confident in my abilities to give formal presentations and to speak up in everyday life. I recently presented at a conference using the techniques I learned in the Speak Up program. Several people came up to me afterwards to compliment me on my presentation. It was an exciting milestone in my public-speaking journey!”
“I led a training for 80 people at work and used the skills we practiced to interrupt strategically to keep us on track - and it worked! My supervisor even complimented me afterwards! Building my confidence and practicing in our live sessions has helped me a lot.”
Want to talk through your options?
Email us with any questions to explore if Speak Up is right for you.
COURSE Curriculum
WEEK 01
TAME THE FEAR
Clarify the narratives keeping you quiet and combat the fears that make speaking up scary.
WEEK 02
READ THE ROOM & IMPRESS ANYONE
How to connect authentically with any group of people - both in person and virtually.
WEEK 03
SPEAK UP OFF-SCRIPT
Become more comfortable, assertive, and charismatic in everyday settings.
BONUS: How to strategically speak up in a virtual workplace.
WEEK 04
GIVE GREAT PRESENTATIONS
How to prepare a compelling talk to inform, persuade, or engage.
BONUS: How visuals can help – or hinder – your message
WEEK 05
STORYTELLING TO INSPIRE
Learn to leverage storytelling to establish trust & credibility and inspire any room.
WEEK 06
CALM NERVES & KEEP YOUR COMPOSURE
How to calm your nerves before a talk or presentation and increase your confidence on demand!
WEEK 07
DISAGREE WITHOUT BEING DISAGREEABLE
Why dissent is difficult, but necessary, and how to respond to challenge or critique with poise.
WEEK 08
INTEGRATION WEEK
This week we’ll synthesize everything learned in the program in a final capstone assignment, where you’ll get personalized feedback as you make your voice heard like a boss!
JOIN THE WAITLIST:
“SPEAK UP allows you not only to do the work at your own pace, it provides opportunity to dive in deeper with others and actually practice those skills!”
“I especially appreciate the psychology behind the curriculum and learning how to be diplomatic when disagreeing. Those were very powerful tools that I’ll definitely continue to reference moving forward!”
MEET YOUR SPEAK UP SQUAD
Emilie Aries
Bossed Up CEO + SPEAK UP Instructor
Irene Ziemba
Bossed Up Program MANAGER + SPEAK UP Coach
BONUS: Guest Interviews FEATURING…
Melody Wilding
Author & Executive Coach
Amanda Montell
Author & Linguist
Tiffany Ingram, PHD
Doctoral Scholar
Valerie Gordon
Communications Strategist
SPEAK UP is for the Boss who wants to…
“… think on my feet.”
The wordy professional who tends to ramble when speaking on the fly.
“… be less flustered!”
The tongue-tied professional who wants to be more at ease and comfortable navigating ambiguity.
“… be less nervous.”
The anxious professional who wants to overcome the jitters before a big presentation or meeting.
“… be taken seriously.”
The boss who wants to lead others with confidence and inspire trust.
“… get to the point.”
The professional who wants to exude authentic confidence while being concise.
“… contribute meaningfully.”
The professional who wants to add substance to conversations with colleagues.
You’ll Gain
Confidence
to crush any conversation.
Presence
to power through presentations.
Clarity
on how to make yourself heard.
Composure
to navigate sticky situations with grace.
Power
to amplify your voice.
Charisma
to connect with anyone.
Join the waitlist:
“I just LOVED the Speak Up Program. Really. The format was absolutely great and manageable with my busy agenda. And I really learned techniques to Speak Up that are changing my personal and professional life!”
“In those situations where you know you might need to interrupt or disagree, having the tools from Speak Up to use in the heat of the moment has been really helpful.”
Wanna try before you buy?
Download this quick audio lesson for Emilie’s top 3 strategies for concise communication:
Want to talk through your options?
Email us with any questions to explore if Speak Up is right for you.
FAQs
Who’s best served by speak up?
Speak Up is ideal for the career professional who wants to feel more confident with speaking up in both everyday conversation and while giving more formal talks at work.
IS THIS FOR PROFESSIONAL SPEAKERS?
Nope! While Emilie has provided training for professional public speakers in the past, this is not that program.
WHAT'S THE INVESTMENT?
We offer a flexible monthly payment plan of $399 a month for two months.
We also have nonprofit discounts available upon request. Email info@bossedup.org to learn more.
WHAT'S THE CANCELLATION POLICY?
We are happy to offer a risk-free 7-day money back guarantee. If within the first week of the program you’ve watched all available video lessons, done the skill-building assignments, participated in the group accountability call, and don’t feel it’s a good fit for you, email us at info@bossedup.org for a 100% immediate refund.
If you do decide to cancel, you will lose access to the online curriculum, group calls, and all related materials immediately.
I STILL HAVE QUESTIONS. WHO CAN I CONTACT?
No problem, boss! Email us at info@bossedup.org for support.
SPEAK UP, GIVE BACK
By enrolling in Speak Up, you’re supporting Bossed Up’s charitable giving to organizations fighting for justice and equity, with a focus on communities of color.
You can read more in our Diversity, Inclusion, and Active Anti-Racism Justice Plan.