Think on Purpose
This podcast is focused on helping leaders learn to lead themselves effectively so they can lead others. Most leaders think they have business and people problems, when they actually have mindset issues! Through interviews and personal reflection, we will untangle socialized and conditioned patterns, and move away from operating on outdated and unquestioned thoughts. We will teach the tools your brain needs in order to think on purpose.
Episodes
101 episodes
Nothing to Prove
Jen looks ahead to 2025 with a focus on intentionally choosing both goals and how she is going to experience them. Jen shares her powerful mantra for the new year, “There is nothing to prove,” and considers how this mindset might chang...
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Season 1
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Episode 100
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11:03
Are You Showing Up Intentionally?
Are you running through your workday on autopilot, feeling like you’re busy but not productive? In this episode, Jen explores how to show up with intention by setting clear priorities, creating supportive systems, and building habits that stick...
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Season 1
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Episode 99
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21:33
Lead Yourself First
This episode explores the foundation of effective leadership: learning to lead yourself first. Jen asks three key questions to assess your self-leadership:1. Are you taking 100% responsibility?2. Can you trust your word to yourself?...
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Season 1
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Episode 98
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21:12
Managing Political Differences Over the Holidays
Navigating tough conversations with family during the holidays can be challenging, but it’s also an opportunity to show up as the person you want to be. In this episode, Jen shares reflections, stories, and a simple three-step game plan to appr...
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Season 1
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Episode 97
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15:38
Breaking Limiting Beliefs
In this episode, we’re tackling the sneaky limiting beliefs that hold us back and why, as your coach and leader, I can’t let you fight for them. You’ll learn why it’s so easy to defend your limits, how to challenge and reframe them, and w...
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Season 1
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Episode 96
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19:34
Better Sleep Strategies
We all know the importance of getting good sleep, but most adults continue to struggle to get the recommended amount of 7 - 8 hours of sleep each night. Small changes in mindset and routine can make a big difference in how you rest and feel.&nb...
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Season 1
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Episode 95
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18:40
Election Day
I promise, this episode is not about politics, but rather a reminder that the people you are working with (and the people you serve) may be experiencing heightened emotions around today's election. It may not be your most productive work week a...
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Season 1
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Episode 94
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14:16
Human First, Leader Second
So many leaders are taking better care of their vehicles than they are of themselves! We know we need to fuel our cars in order for them to run and we know we need regular maintenance in order for better performance - but most of us do not do t...
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Season 1
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Episode 93
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15:22
Staying Positive When Things Get Difficult
Every leader goes through challenging situations - it's part of the job description! Jen discusses how leaders can stay positive in order to keep their teams moving forward.Staying positive as a leader means focusing on what y...
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Season 1
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Episode 92
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18:28
Two Types of Challenges
Are you solving the right challenge with the right solution? Many of us—and our teams—are actually facing adaptive challenges, but we are using technical solutions to solve them, resulting in frustration and ineffective teams. Key takeaways:&nb...
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Season 1
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Episode 91
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15:22
Immunity to Change
Jen considers Kegan and Lahey’s Immunity to Change, a concept that reveals how hidden commitments and outdated beliefs keep us from making progress, even when we truly want to change. By identifying our unconscious assumptions and chal...
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Season 1
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Episode 90
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18:48
Line of Choice
Jen explores the powerful concept of above the line and below the line mindsets, and how they shape our leadership and personal growth. Learn how to recognize when you're stuck in a fear-based mindset and how to shift toward curiosity, openness...
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Season 1
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Episode 89
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14:41
Being Liked At Work
Jen explores the shift from trying to be liked to focusing on liking others more. By genuinely finding what’s likeable in others, we create stronger relationships, foster trust, and make it easier to drive change. Key benefits of f...
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Season 1
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Episode 88
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13:54
Create a Culture of Learning
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 situatio...
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Season 1
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Episode 87
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17:59
Soft Skills Matter
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 c...
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Season 1
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Episode 86
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16:35
Managing Through Obstacles
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.
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Season 1
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Episode 85
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19:22
The Messy Middle
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 84
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15:08
Soiling the Nest
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 n...
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Season 1
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Episode 83
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10:53
Double Down On Appreciation
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 recogn...
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Season 1
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Episode 82
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9:10
What Your Brain Really Wants
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 le...
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Season 1
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Episode 81
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13:52
Becoming a Wiser Leader
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 sym...
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Season 1
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Episode 80
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18:39
Navigating Fallback in Leadership
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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 79
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14:25
Skills Aren't Enough
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 Devel...
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Season 1
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Episode 78
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18:01
Solving Other People's Problems
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 i...
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Season 1
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Episode 77
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12:04
Wanting Things to be Different
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 po...
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Season 1
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Episode 76
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14:46