Send us a text Jen explores how to create a culture of learning within your team, emphasizing the importance of continuous growth both at work and in life. She shares practical strategies for fostering curiosity, encouraging development, and handling situations where team members might be resistant to change. Key Takeaways: 1. As a leader, demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning to inspire your team to do the same. 2. Make learning a natural part of your team’s workflow through regular deb...
Sep 17, 2024•18 min•Season 1Ep. 87
Send us a text Jen explores the critical role soft skills play in effective leadership, highlighting how these interpersonal abilities, like communication and empathy, often separate good leaders from great ones. Key Takeaways: 1. Soft skills like communication, empathy, and adaptability are essential for effective leadership. 2. Many leaders focus on hard skills but often overlook the value of soft skills in driving success. 3. Soft skills can be developed and refined over time, making them acc...
Sep 10, 2024•17 min•Season 1Ep. 86
Send us a text Jen explores how labeling obstacles as Level 1, 2, or 3 can help leaders manage challenges more effectively, using the traffic light metaphor to illustrate how different levels of obstacles require varying degrees of attention and resources. 1. Categorizing challenges as Level 1, 2, or 3 helps leaders prioritize resources and maintain focus on what truly matters. 2. A leader who believes "everything is figureoutable" can have a positive impact on the mental health of those she lea...
Sep 03, 2024•19 min•Season 1Ep. 85
Send us a text Jen explores the often-overlooked "messy middle"—the transitional phase where one door has closed, but the next hasn't yet opened. Instead of rushing through this uncomfortable space, we discuss the importance of embracing it as a critical part of our personal growth and transformation. Key Takeaways: 1. Acceptance: Embrace the liminal space you're in. By accepting your current situation instead of resisting it, you conserve energy for the real work of growth and transformation. 2...
Aug 27, 2024•15 min•Season 1Ep. 84
Send us a text Jen's soon-to-be college student has been "soiling the nest" and it's not unlike how some of us show up at work when we want to avoid certain types of tasks or decisions. Key Takeaways: 1. Just as children assert independence, teams need space to grow and learn from their mistakes, which sometimes means leaders must let go of control. 2. Reflect on your leadership actions—are you creating a supportive environment, or might you be "soiling your own nest" through micromanagement or ...
Aug 20, 2024•11 min•Season 1Ep. 83
Send us a text Jen explores an idea from Craig Groeschel about the importance of appreciating your team - to the point where it actually feels uncomfortable. Key takeaways: 1) Push beyond your comfort zone in showing appreciation. 2) Make recognition personal and specific. 3) Remember that your team is giving work their best Want more info on living and leading with intention and purpose? Click here for Jen's links....
Aug 13, 2024•9 min•Season 1Ep. 82
Send us a text In this episode, Jen explores the Motivational Triad—seeking pleasure, avoiding pain, and conserving energy—and how it affects our efficiency as leaders. We discuss how these principles, while essential for survival, can sometimes hinder our leadership effectiveness. By recognizing and addressing these natural tendencies, you can significantly improve your leadership skills and overall effectiveness. Want more info on living and leading with intention and purpose? Click here for J...
Aug 06, 2024•14 min•Season 1Ep. 81
Send us a text Jen explores the concept of vertical development and how it can help leaders become wiser and more effective. Addressing the widespread issues of burnout, stress, and mental health challenges, Jen emphasizes the need to move beyond treating symptoms and focus on stretching our capacity to think in new and different ways. She highlights the critical role of coaches in the vertical development process and provides practical strategies for leaders to access higher stages of thinking,...
Jul 30, 2024•19 min•Season 1Ep. 80
Send us a text Jen explores the concept of fallback in leadership development, discussing its similarities with the shadow side and emotional childhood. She provides a clear definition of fallback, explains why it’s a normal part of the human experience, and identifies when it tends to occur. Jen also shares practical strategies for leaders to manage and grow from these challenging moments. 1. Self-Awareness is Key: Recognizing when you're experiencing fallback is the first step. Pay attention t...
Jul 23, 2024•14 min•Season 1Ep. 79
Send us a text Many leaders struggle with the same problems (or their team members do!) - and of course we need leadership skills, but that's not enough in an ambiguous, complicated and ever-changing world. Jen introduces the framework of Vertical Development and demonstrates how the same skill is executed very differently based on mindset. Want more info on living and leading with intention and purpose? Click here for Jen's links....
Jul 16, 2024•18 min•Season 1Ep. 78
Send us a text In this episode, we discuss why leaders shouldn't always solve their team's problems and the importance of mastering our own emotions to empower others. Key takeaways: Recognize and address your own emotional blocks to improve delegation. Allow your team to face challenges and learn from their mistakes. Use a three-step process: notice the urge to jump in, allow it to settle, and get curious about your need to control. Want more info on living and leading with intention and purpos...
Jul 09, 2024•12 min•Season 1Ep. 77
Send us a text Jen discusses how leaders can navigate situations where they wish circumstances were different, but can't change them. By shifting their mindset and responding purposefully, leaders can turn challenges into opportunities for growth and set a positive tone for their teams. 1. Shift from asking "why" to "how" you can navigate the challenge and focus on turning it into an opportunity. 2. Acknowledge and accept unchangeable circumstances to free yourself from the mental burden of resi...
Jul 02, 2024•15 min•Season 1Ep. 76
Send us a text Jen tells listeners about her recent experience of an unwanted pest in the house that led to a reflection on perspectives. She explores why it's so important for leaders to be able to see things from different perspectives, highlighting how it enhances empathy, improves problem-solving, and improves results. Key takeaways include: - stay curious and ask your peers/teams for their opinions - listen for how they are feeling - listen without judgement If you find this to do, hire Jen...
Jun 25, 2024•14 min•Season 1Ep. 75
Send us a text When someone else acknowledges your hard work, it feels amazing - but what if you could also give the same gift to yourself? Jen tells her story of hitting 150 workouts and the gym and how another member helped her access pride in herself. Jen suggests the following ways to cultivate pride in yourself: - Celebrate your wins (and you get to decide what a "win" looks like) - Practice self-compassion - Reflect through journaling, with a coach, with a bestie What does pride feel like ...
Jun 18, 2024•15 min•Season 1Ep. 74
Send us a text In this episode, Jen and Dr. Shannon have a candid conversation around the significance of pronouns and their impact on our understanding of gender. Dr. Shannon, a retired OB-GYN and gender education expert, shares insights on the basics of gender, pronouns, and how to respectfully navigate these topics in everyday interactions. Whether you can't quite wrap your head around using "they/them" pronouns, or you are comfortable with topics on gender identity and gender expression, Dr....
Jun 11, 2024•43 min•Season 1Ep. 73
Send us a text In this episode, Jen explores the concept of cultivating your internal and external board of directors to enhance your leadership journey. Your internal board consists of the different aspects of your personality and inner wisdom, while your external board includes trusted individuals who provide diverse perspectives and expertise. By leveraging both boards, you can make more informed, authentic decisions and navigate the complexities of leadership with greater confidence. Tune in...
Jun 04, 2024•16 min•Season 1Ep. 72
Send us a text In this episode, Jen chats with her mentor and friend, Katie Pulsifer on what it means to live authentically. Katie shares her inspiring journey from a challenging period in her life to discovering life coaching. Through a transformative experience with her own coach, she learned the power of being in charge of her own destiny. Katie now helps others (especially Gen X women!) achieve similar breakthroughs. We dive deep into the importance of presence, the myth of multitasking, and...
May 28, 2024•43 min•Season 1Ep. 71
Send us a text Jen explores the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) at work. Through personal anecdotes and practical examples, she illustrates how AI can amplify impact, streamline processes, and unlock new insights. She offers actionable strategies for incorporating AI into leadership tasks, including data-driven decision-making, personalized engagement, and efficiency and automation. Emphasizing the importance of discernment and critical thinking, Jen encourages listeners...
May 21, 2024•27 min•Season 1Ep. 70
Send us a text Join us for the final installment of our Procrastination Series, where we challenge the notion of procrastination as an identity. Jen looks at the complexities of procrastination, urging listeners to move beyond labeling themselves and instead embrace the multifaceted nature of human behavior. In this episode: Jen challenges the notion of identifying as a "procrastinator," highlighting how it oversimplifies our behavior and limits our understanding of ourselves. Listeners are prom...
May 14, 2024•14 min•Season 1Ep. 69
Send us a text Based on how many comments we received after last week's episode, here's part 2 - what if there is actually a benefit to procrastinating? When procrastination pops up, Jen encourages you to question if it's actually there to tell you: 1. to make space for creativity and thinking 2. this thing actually is not important and it's time to let it go 3. it's a great idea/task/project, but it needs to go in the "parking lot" and not on the "to do" list Want more info on living and leadin...
May 07, 2024•15 min•Season 1Ep. 68
Send us a text Jen admits that she has struggled with procrastination over the past week - examples include meal prepping, her weekly newsletter and recording her business finances. Jen shares three tips that (sometimes) help her overcome the blocks that stop her from getting ish done: 1. start small 2. try B- work 3. just start writing Want more info on living and leading with intention and purpose? Click here for Jen's links....
Apr 30, 2024•10 min•Season 1Ep. 67
Send us a text Jen shares her recent resistance to self-reflection and makes a case for why it's so important to: - focus on learning vs outcomes - give honest feedback on performance - value the growth of the leader She goes one step further to say that lack of self-reflection costs the leader important growth opportunities in the areas of self-compassion and curiosity. Want more info on living and leading with intention and purpose? Click here for Jen's links....
Apr 23, 2024•16 min•Season 1Ep. 66
Send us a text In today's conversation, Jen and Erika discuss the profound significance of discomfort in leadership. They shed light on the common oversight among leaders: failing to recognize their own comfort while those they lead often experience discomfort. Erika opens up about her journey transitioning from a lawyer to a life coach, revealing pivotal moments of personal discomfort she encountered along the path. They conclude the episode by urging listeners to reflect on the idea that effec...
Apr 16, 2024•43 min•Season 1Ep. 65
Send us a text How are you feeling this spring? Jen talks about resetting her goals this spring now. - Our beginnings don't need to be time bound - Every beginning starts with an ending - The growth only happens when we get through the muddy places Want more info on living and leading with intention and purpose? Click here for Jen's links....
Apr 09, 2024•9 min•Season 1Ep. 64
Send us a text Jen explores the topic of self-leadership and says there are at least 3 main components: 1. self trust - do you do what you say you will do? 2. self awareness - do you know what you are thinking? 3. self regulation - do you know how you are feeling and do you know how to express it? These are the qualities that not only help us lead ourselves, but also help us be better leaders to others. A beautiful example of this is Cole Brauer , who sailed around the world and came in 2nd in t...
Apr 02, 2024•11 min•Season 1Ep. 63
Send us a text Life's twists and turns have a way of keeping us on our toes, don't they? Whether it's a career setback, a relationship hiccup, or a curveball we never saw coming, we've all been there. Jen talks about a recent career shift and how she's using this as a way to uncover and practice new patterns, as well as an opportunity for increased self-trust. She's learning: - sitting with the feelings - not shoulding herself - acknowledging reality - unconditional self-love Want more info on l...
Mar 26, 2024•11 min•Season 1Ep. 62
Send us a text In this episode, we're diving deep into something we often take for granted – our breath. Jen explains the role intentional breathing plays in turning on the parasympathetic nervous system to create calm and reduce anxiety. Actionable Steps: - Play with Bee Breath , or humming on your exhale - Try a 5-minute box breathing exercise provided in the episode. You Tube video if you want to check out box breathing. - Experiment with incorporating intentional breathwork into your daily r...
Mar 19, 2024•13 min•Season 1Ep. 61
Send us a text As a life coach, Jen has discovered the ability to ask impactful questions can transform your leadership style and the results that you and your team are able to create. Episode Highlights: The Questioning Dilemma: While we may think we're great at asking questions, there's more to it than meets the eye. The types of questions we ask can either empower or disempower those around us. Intent Matters: Unpacking the importance of intent behind our questions, especially for leaders. Ar...
Mar 12, 2024•17 min•Season 1Ep. 60
Send us a text In this episode, Jen explores the liberating concept of allowing others to be wrong about you. She shares a personal story about her trip to Zion National Park to illustrate the theme of allowing people to be wrong about you. The episode emphasizes the freedom that comes from releasing the need to defend your image and offers practical tips on embracing this mindset. 1. Perception vs. Reality: - Jen highlights the rarity of changing someone's mind through logic. - Encourages liste...
Mar 05, 2024•17 min•Season 1Ep. 59
Send us a text You have probably heard that setting boundaries is important, but few people actually know what that means. Join Jen as she explores: - what is a boundary - why they are so important - her 3-step framework for creating effective boundaries Want more info on living and leading with intention and purpose? Click here for Jen's links....
Feb 27, 2024•15 min•Season 1Ep. 58
