Send us a text Do you wear the title of 'perfectionist' like a badge of honor? If so, you are not alone. Jen refers to herself as a recovering perfectionist and shares the steps she has taken to recover from the desire to be perfect in order to make room for joy and laughter. 1. awareness 2. reset the standard 3. decide when to GETMO and communicate that to your team Click here to read about Craig Groeschel's GETMO Want more info on living and leading with intention and purpose? Click here for J...
Feb 20, 2024•15 min•Season 1Ep. 57
Send us a text Today's episode is all about something we don't talk about enough—Celebrating in Business. It's time to break out the metaphorical confetti because celebrating isn't just a party; it's a secret sauce for your success because celebrating creates the positive vibes that keep us moving forward. This week's challenge: Create your celebration protocol. Make it a habit, share it with your colleagues, and let me know how it changes the way you do business. Want more info on living and le...
Feb 13, 2024•12 min•Season 1Ep. 56
Send us a text What do you regret from your past? We all have things we wish we would have done different, but we don't have to continue to use these moments to cause suffering. Jen encourages listeners to view regrets as nudges guiding future decisions. She shares practical insights, urging bravery in decision-making and avoiding the pitfalls of glamorizing what could have been or catastrophizing what wasn't done. The episode wraps up with a heartfelt invitation for self-forgiveness and a relea...
Feb 06, 2024•13 min•Season 1Ep. 55
Send us a text In this week's episode, we challenge the habitual "no" in leadership and explore why saying "yes" can make you a more thought-full leader, encourage creativity, and create empowerment within your team. 1. More Thought-full: Explore the practice of saying "yes" and asking thoughtful questions. This approach doesn't commit you to ideas but enhances your thoughtfulness by considering potential success, suitable locations, and logical reasons. 2. Encourages Creativity: Challenge the d...
Jan 30, 2024•15 min•Season 1Ep. 54
Send us a text Susan Trumpler, is a sales coach, business strategist and the founder of Unstoppable Women in Business. You don't have to be an entrepreneur or coach to learn from this episode, because the truth is, all of us are in sales! Listen in as we discuss: - all of us are trying to influence others - having "it all" - how to give yourself permission to do things your way - your mind is your most precious asset and clearing space for your brain Susan shares the importance of setting an Imp...
Jan 23, 2024•38 min•Season 1Ep. 53
Send us a text We explore the opposite of Episode 49 (Over-Responsiblity) and look at what it looks like to be both an Under-Responsible leader and team member. Jen covers: 1. How to identify when you or a team member might be under-responsible 2. Why leaders might allow this to happen 3. Questions to consider before approaching a team member you believe is under responsible Under-Responsible leaders: 1. Do not reflect on their own thoughts and beliefs 2. Do not own the outcomes (for themselves ...
Jan 16, 2024•17 min•Season 1Ep. 52
Send us a text Celebrating one year of podcasting, Jen reflects on her 3 major lessons: 1. Stopped giving myself permission to be inconsistent and made a commitment to my own goals and became a person who is consistent 2. I was afraid of running out of ideas, but I have become a person who has plenty of things to say 3. I have always been good with time management, but I now know for sure that I get to decide how to spend my time Bonus lesson: Figuring all of this out without beating the crap ou...
Jan 09, 2024•8 min•Season 1Ep. 51
Send us a text In this episode, we're diving into a trait that can truly set leaders apart - Curiosity. Jen unravels the magic behind cultivating this habit and why it's an absolute game-changer for relationships (at home and at work!). This episode includes: Ever noticed how kids are always buzzing with curiosity and wonder? Let's talk about why, as adults, we often forget to prioritize this invaluable trait. What's holding leaders back from being curious? The truth is, it always makes sense, s...
Jan 02, 2024•18 min•Season 1Ep. 50
Send us a text If you have ever taken ownership of everything and everyone around you, neglecting yourself in the process, you might be over-responsible. If you resonate with this or know someone who does, you're in the right place! Over-responsibility is taking responsibility to the extreme, handling others' tasks, emotions, mistakes, and problems. A fascinating study from Harvard Business School sheds light on the impact of taking responsibility, even for things beyond our control. We'll dive ...
Dec 26, 2023•11 min•Season 1Ep. 49
Send us a text Have you ever felt like you were taking furious action, but not actually getting traction in your business? It's so common to feel like you are spinning your wheels, and there are many reasons why this is happening: 1. Distractions - did you know distractions at work cost businesses around 588 billion dollars yearly (Zippia)? 2. Too many tasks - when you are constantly task-switching, your brain suffers and it often leads to lots of started projects, but not many that are complete...
Dec 19, 2023•15 min•Season 1Ep. 48
Send us a text On today's episode, we're diving into a topic that every leader encounters: failures. As professionals in human services fields, we understand that setbacks are part of the journey, but what about those failures that hit a little harder? I've been there, and I bet you have too. In this episode, I share personal experiences from different aspects of my career, like selling fitness center memberships, project management decisions, introducing new programs, and navigating customer se...
Dec 12, 2023•21 min•Season 1Ep. 47
Send us a text If you don't love the phrase, "fake it 'til you make it", you're in good company. Jen offers a more strategic version of this phrase that helps you become the person you want to be, no faking required. Learn to embody this version of yourself by asking yourself these questions: - who do you have to be in order to make this dream come true? - what would be different if you acted "as if"? - what if you knew your dream was already done, how would you approach the goal? Just like comm...
Dec 04, 2023•15 min•Season 1Ep. 46
Send us a text Most people should on themselves all the time - but it's not helpful! In this episode, learn strategies to stop shoulding yourself: 1. Break out of Perfectionism by asking yourself 2 questions: why should I? what are you comparing yourself to/what's the benchmark? 2. Get curious instead of critical 3. Embrace the imperfection by reminding yourself, "how human of me" 4. Turn down the volume on the shoulds and move into wondering How many times do you should yourself every day? Want...
Nov 28, 2023•14 min•Season 1Ep. 45
Send us a text In this episode, we dive deep into the myth of "enough" time and how it might be holding you back from starting and completing projects. Join me on this journey where we explore my recent experience with buying furniture and how it triggered some uncomfortable feelings around incomplete tasks. **Key Takeaways:** 1. **The Discomfort of Unfinished Business:** - I share my personal struggle with discomfort and agitation when things are halfway done. From furniture purchases to big pr...
Nov 21, 2023•15 min•Season 1Ep. 44
Send us a text As leaders, work/life balance is a hot topic. But, do you have a clear definition of what this even means? Do you know what your team members think it means? Some definitions that I don't think are helpful: - work/life balance means equal time on professional and personal endeavors - work/life balance means I want the convenience of working at home - work/life balance means time away from work to take care of personal tasks I actually love the definition from Maura Thomas's Forbes...
Nov 14, 2023•17 min•Season 1Ep. 43
Send us a text So many leaders think they are afraid of the outcomes if they make a bad decision, fail, or make a mistake - but what most of us are REALLY afraid of is the voice in our own heads. We have become so used to beating ourselves up over every little thing that we have trained our brains to be afraid of ourselves. Listen to this really important message and learn how to stop this cycle by following the FEAR process: Face Embrace and Release Want more info on living and leading with int...
Nov 07, 2023•19 min•Season 1Ep. 42
Send us a text Since it is Halloween, it's the perfect time to explore the concept of fear! Sit back, unwrap your favorite Halloween candy and enjoy today's show. We will be discussing: what is fear and why do we both avoid it AND seek it? what might be possible if you expand your capacity for feeling fear? tips for allowing fear walk the path with someone/hold someone's hand - we don't have to do it alone! allow it, feel it, notice what it's close to (like excitement) - possibly enjoy it? remin...
Oct 31, 2023•19 min•Season 1Ep. 41
Send us a text In business, we talk about the KLT Factor (know, like, trust) because we are more likely to purchase goods/services from people with whom we have a relationship. But, have you ever considered if you know, like and trust YOU? Know - what are your values, your beliefs? what are your fears? Try this values exercise: 1. narrow this list of values down to 10 2. then take away 5 more 3. identify your top 3 - 5 core values Like - do you enjoy your own company? Trust - do you know you an ...
Oct 24, 2023•13 min•Season 1Ep. 40
Send us a text It would be weird to take a bubble bath in the middle of your office, so why do we keep telling people that the solution to feeling overwhelmed and stressed at work is to take a bath, get a pedicure or do a face mask? The truth is, the "self care" industry is worth trillions of dollars (yes, trillions) - but despite the huge amount of money we are paying out, we simply are not seeing the return. Instead of thinking of self care as something that is external, Jen invites you to con...
Oct 17, 2023•12 min•Season 1Ep. 39
Send us a text If you have ever planned to do something, but then not done it because you no longer "wanted" to - you have experienced resistance. It's super common, but it can be overcome! In this episode, Jen teaches the importance of becoming resistant to your own resistance so that you can go after your big dreams. Want more info on living and leading with intention and purpose? Click here for Jen's links....
Oct 10, 2023•9 min•Season 1Ep. 38
Send us a text We have all experienced big feelings, but most of us have no idea what to do when it happens. Even worse - what if you get big feelings at work?! Or, what if you are around someone who has big feelings - it can be so uncomfortable and awkward when you don't know how to help the person solve the problem. The good news is - there are only 2 things you actually need to do: 1. regulate yourself and your emotions 2. hold space Learn exactly what this means in today's episode. Book sugg...
Oct 03, 2023•15 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Send us a text Creativity and business go hand-in-hand for Kara Gott Warner is here to show us how one enhances the other. In this episode: - Explore how creativity can enhance your business/leadership - Creativity gives a contrast to the business side of your brain - Give yourself permission to play AND permission to be bad - Art is not about productivity - it's about the process - Try Kara's tip of "creative snacks" when it feels like you don't have time, or a bigger project feels overwhelming...
Sep 26, 2023•35 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Send us a text Jen talks about how she may haven taken her mindset of "doing hard things" too far, because she realizes embodying this mindset makes everything hard! She is working on embracing the things that feel good, which ironically, feels hard! - celebrate - anticipate - delight Want more info on living and leading with intention and purpose? Click here for Jen's links....
Sep 19, 2023•15 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Send us a text Dr. Rupal Upadhyay is a Board-Certified Pediatrician in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago where she lives with her husband, 3 children, and adorable puppy. In this episode, she encourages listeners to put "mind over matter" and to use mindset to create balance and self-care, and find optimism during challenging times. She completed her undergraduate studies at The University of Chicago, in Chicago, IL. She then went on to The University of Illinois in Chicago for medical school. Sh...
Sep 12, 2023•41 min
Send us a text Have you ever made a meaningful connection with a stranger? Today's episode discusses how these micro-connections can enrich our lives and leave us feeling grateful and connected, and might be part of the solution to addressing the loneliness epidemic in the US. I invite listeners to consider how they might start talking to strangers to feel the happiness boost that comes with connection. Click here to access the NPR article referenced in the podcast. Read about the loneliness epi...
Sep 05, 2023•15 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Send us a text Jen speaks with Master Coach Erin Aquin about how she has tapped into her intuition and used it to guide business and life decisions. Erin shares: * her definition of intuition * why it's actually brilliant (and not "too woo") to listen to that inner nudge * ways to hear your own intuition * why your intuition is never wrong - even when the outcome is unexpected Click here to learn more about what Erin and her co-founder Steve are up to at Superabound! Want more info on living and...
Aug 29, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Send us a text Have you ever experienced dread or worry the day before you have to go back to school or work? 80% of people have this experience! In this episode, Jen gives tips and tricks to overcome the Sunday Scaries. Want more info on living and leading with intention and purpose? Click here for Jen's links.
Aug 22, 2023•15 min
Send us a text Have you ever changed your mind on purpose? Maybe you received new information and then decided that you could use that new information to make a new decision? So often as leaders, we get stuck in the past and allow our prior decisions to inform our current choices. The problem is that we don't often see the cost in staying with the original decision. This week, I encourage you to reflect on how your past decisions are informing your current reality and give yourself permission to...
Aug 15, 2023•10 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Send us a text Have you ever thought that you know what to do, you just aren't doing it? The only reason is because the behavior hasn't become a habit yet. Most of us make creating a new habit very difficult, but gameifying can make it fun. In today's episode, we look at 3 steps to make new habits easier: 1. Define goals and benchmarks 2. Decide incentives 3. Make it fun and creative side note: it's totally ok to ask other people for help on how to gameify your goals! I'd love to help you set up...
Aug 08, 2023•14 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Send us a text Have you ever looked in the mirror and asked yourself, "who am I?". You feel unrecognizable to yourself because you have been a chameleon for so long, you don't actually know who you are outside of your roles (mother, daughter, partner, sibling, employee, boss). In this episode, Tynisha gives us permission to find our authentic selves, no matter how long we have been hiding. Find her on Linked In , ALCA or Facebook Tynisha D. Gardner, M.S. is the President and CEO of Affirm Leader...
Aug 01, 2023•34 min•Season 1Ep. 28
