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When someone on your team isn't performing, how do you know whether it's a leadership issue or an individual accountability issue? It's easy to label someone as difficult, disengaged or underperforming. It's equally easy for conscientious leaders to take responsibility for problems that aren't entirely theirs to solve. In this episode of Get Jasched, we're exploring h...

What does it actually take to make progress on a big goal when you're juggling work, study, business and everything else life throws at you? In this episode, I'm sharing a behind-the-scenes look at writing my first book, 'Leaders Who Thrive: A Mindful Antidote to Disconnected Teams', while completing my Master of Applied Positive Psychology and continuing to run my business. I&...

This week's guided meditation practice is one to help you unpack and offload tension at the end of a big day (or moment). Using a body scan as the anchor, you're guided through an awareness and invitational release practice, to help you feel more relaxed in your body. If you have limb or sensation differences, please adjust your practice as you require. Send us Fan Mail Support the show...

Why can communication feel so vulnerable, even in the workplace, and even when you know the conversation needs to happen? In this episode of Get Jasched, Jess explores the discomfort that can come with saying the thing, particularly when you’re unsure how someone else will respond. Whether it’s a difficult workplace conversation, giving feedback, addressing something that didn’t sit right, checkin...

What if emotional intelligence goes beyond leadership competency, and extends well into cultural capability? We often tell leaders they need to develop emotional intelligence: self-awareness, empathy, emotional regulation, communication, and the ability to navigate difficult conversations. Which is all well and great, but there's a problem with treating emotional intelligence as an individual...

What do the organisations recognised as the best places to work have in common? According to insights from the Australian Financial Review's 2025 Best Places to Work report, visible leadership was a common theme among the top-performing organisations. But what does “visible leadership” actually mean? It's not simply being seen around the office, sending regular CEO updates or appearing a...

What if mindfulness isn't actually about feeling calm? Mindfulness is often presented as a way to become more peaceful, relaxed and emotionally unbothered. But that's not what mindfulness really requires, and it's certainly not what effective mindful leadership looks like. In this episode of Get Jasched, Jess explores why you don't have to be calm to be mindful. You can be frus...

What if your workplace culture isn't what you think it is? Many organisations proudly describe themselves as people-first, values-led or committed to employee wellbeing. But workplace culture is defined by what your people experience every day, not by what's written on your website, your values statement, or the posters on the office wall. In this episode of Get Jasched, Jess Jasch explo...

Your organisation has rising stress, disengagement, burnout or communication challenges... so someone suggests booking a wellbeing workshop. But will a single workshop actually improve workplace culture? In this episode of Get Jasched, we one of the biggest misconceptions in workplace wellbeing: expecting a workshop to solve systemic organisational challenges. You'll learn: When wellbeing wor...

Most leaders know how to push harder, because we're constantly told to. Far fewer have figured out how to recover well. In this episode, I'm exploring one of the most overlooked leadership skills: recovery. Not just taking time off, but intentionally creating the mental, emotional and physical space that allows you to think clearly, lead effectively and sustain high performance over time...

Have we become so obsessed with self-improvement that we've forgotten how to simply enjoy life? In this episode of Get Jasched, Jess reflects on finishing her Master's in Applied Positive Psychology, finalising her upcoming book, and the unexpected lesson that emerged from years of intense learning and development: growth isn't the only thing that matters. From productivity culture...

Ever finish a workday feeling exhausted, despite not making meaningful progress on the things that matter most? The problem might not be your workload. In this episode of Get Jasched, Jess explores the concept of attention residue - a phenomenon identified by researcher Sophie Leroy that explains why constantly switching between emails, meetings, messages, and projects can leave us feeling mentall...

We live in a world that rewards immediacy. Instant messages. Instant updates. Instant feedback. So what happens when the things that matter most take months - or even years - to come to life? In this episode, Jess reflects on completing her Master's degree, finalising her upcoming book, and navigating the reality of long-term projects that require faith, patience, and persistence long before...

What if movement wasn’t about perfection, aesthetics, or “gym culture”, but about improving someone’s quality of life? In this episode, Jess sits down with Sam Godbold, senior exercise physiologist and clinic manager at Hiya Health, to talk about disability, chronic illness, exercise, communication, and the importance of removing barriers to movement. Together, they unpack: Why exercise looks diff...

If you’ve ever felt like you’re constantly trying to catch up, squeeze more in, or somehow “optimise” every second of your day… this episode is for you. In this conversation, Jess unpacks the pressure business owners and leaders place on themselves around productivity, time management, and hustle culture - and why the idea that “we all have the same 24 hours” is simply not true. After navigating a...

Your brain is doing exactly what it’s designed to do, even when it sometimes feels a little broken. In this episode, I’m unpacking something that affects all of us: negative bias - why one awkward moment, one piece of feedback, or one “off” interaction can feel louder than everything that went right. We’ll talk about: Why your brain naturally focuses on the negative How this shows up at work, in l...

In this episode of Get Jasched, Jess sits down with HR consultant Karen Kirton to unpack one of the biggest challenges facing workplaces today: communication. From employee engagement surveys and leadership blind spots to gossip, trust, neurodivergence, and the difference between talking at people versus truly listening, this conversation dives deep into what actually creates healthy workplace cul...

What does it take to turn personal loss into a national movement for change? In this episode of Get Jasched, Jess is joined by Casey Lyons, CEO and co-founder of LIVIN - a mental health education charity on a mission to create a future where suicide is no longer the leading cause of death for young Australians. Founded in memory of Casey’s best mate, LIVIN has now impacted over 340,000 people acro...

What kind of culture are you creating when someone asks a question? In this episode of Get Jasched, Jess Jasch explores a critical (and often overlooked) leadership skill: creating a workplace culture where questions are welcomed, not judged, dismissed, or punished. Because when people don’t feel safe to ask questions, they stay silent… and they also second-guess, make avoidable mistakes, lose con...

200 episodes. Nearly 6 years. And a whole lot of lessons in between. In this milestone episode of Get Jasched, Jess reflects on what it really takes to build something meaningful over time, without burning out, overthinking, or chasing the “perfect” strategy. From starting a podcast during COVID-19 to evolving it into a platform for real, honest conversations, this episode unpacks 6 powerful lesso...

Most leaders only turn to mindfulness when stress is already overwhelming. But what if the real power of mindfulness isn’t reactive, but more in a preventative approach? In this episode of Get Jasched, Jess explores the science and lived experience behind proactive mindfulness, and why practicing before stress hits can fundamentally change how you lead, decide, and respond under pressure. Drawing...

We talk a lot about stress, overwhelm, and “having too much on”… but rarely do we talk about the small, practical systems that actually reduce the mental load behind it all. In this episode, I’m breaking down one simple shift that can create more ease in your day—without needing more time, more money, or more productivity hacks. From creating repeatable routines (yes, even something as basic as la...

Most leaders know workplace wellbeing matters. They talk about it. They believe in it. They want better resilience, healthier teams, and less stress at work. But when it comes to actually implementing wellbeing practices, many leaders feel stuck. The goal feels clear, but the path there can feel overwhelming. In this episode of Get Jasched, Jess Jasch explores why wellbeing initiatives in leadersh...

Struggle to find mindfulness in your busy life?  I've worked my entire career helping business owners, Defence members, and athletes find ways to practice mindfulness and meditation in ways that felt accessible to them.  Because of this, I'm so excited to announce the podcast subscription side of Get Jasched - Get Jasched Meditation+, a monthly subscription to a library of guided meditat...

Modern workplaces are full of noise, urgency, and constant information. And when people feel overwhelmed, communication is often the first thing to break down. In this episode of Get Jasched, Jess Jasch explores how leaders can communicate with greater clarity and calm when teams are stressed, distracted, or operating at cognitive overload. Drawing on research from Cognitive Load Theory and studie...