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What if your leadership challenges are just as much physiological as they are strategic? In this episode of Get Jasched, Jess Jasch explores how somatic awareness — your ability to notice what’s happening in your body — directly impacts leadership presence, stress regulation, and decision-making. Drawing on research in embodied cognition and interoception, Jess breaks down why leadership skills re...

Can leaders delegate wellbeing? Many organisations invest in mindfulness programs, wellbeing initiatives, and culture-building workshops for their teams. But there’s one critical mistake that quietly undermines all of it: Leaders who outsource wellbeing… without practicing it themselves. In this episode of Get Jasched, Jess Jasch explores why workplace wellbeing efforts fall flat when leaders don’...

Are you unintentionally moving the goalposts on your team? Many leaders are visionary — full of ideas, strategy, and momentum. But without clear communication, even the strongest vision can create confusion, disengagement, and burnout. In this episode of Get Jasched, Jess Jasch explores one of the most overlooked leadership skills: clearly communicating what you need so your team can actually supp...

At the beginning of a new year, it’s easy to feel pressure to have everything planned, mapped, and moving already. But what if how you are being matters just as much — if not more — than what you’re doing? In this solo episode of Get Jasched, Jess Jasch explores the tension between strategy and embodiment, and why relying solely on plans, frameworks, and lists can leave us feeling disconnected fro...

In this solo episode of Get Jasched, Jess Jasch explores the emotional economy of leadership — the invisible emotional labour many leaders carry as they support teams, manage uncertainty, and hold space for others. Drawing on emotional labour theory (Hochschild), emotion regulation research, and insights from wellbeing science, this episode unpacks why empathy has become a core leadership currency...

Psychological safety is now written into workplace legislation — but what does that actually mean for leaders, managers, and teams in practice? In this episode of Get Jasched, Jess is joined by Ebony Dignan, Director of EJD Advisory, for a grounded, practical conversation about psychological safety, leadership responsibility, and workplace culture — and why compliance alone is never enough. Ebony...

What happens when women stop giving themselves away — and start making themselves the priority? In this powerful and deeply grounded conversation, I’m joined by Nancy Griffin, CEO and Founder of Women, Worth and Wellness, a pioneering organisation supporting women’s financial wellbeing, health, and leadership since the early 1990s. Together, we explore what it truly means for women to step up and...

As the year draws to a close, many of us feel caught in a push–pull: wanting to wrap things up, while also desperately needing rest. In this final episode of Get Jasched for the year, Jess offers a gentle, grounded reflection on navigating the end-of-year period with more self-trust, clarity, and compassion — especially after what has been a heavy year for so many. This episode explores: - Why end...

In this deeply honest and necessary conversation, I’m joined by former lawyer turned sustainable fashion founder and brand strategist Katey Harris to unpack what’s really happening beneath the surface for small business owners right now. We dive into: - Why small businesses are burning out at record levels - The real impact of comparison with big corporations - Why price and convenience are killin...

In this episode of Get Jasched, Jess speaks with Rhianna Jade – an astrologer and holistic psychotherapist with 10 years’ experience as a registered psychologist in Australia – about how astrology and psychology can work together to support our mental health, emotional wellbeing and leadership. Rhianna has spent years helping people move through anxiety, burnout, grief, shame and identity loss. In...

In this episode of Get Jasched, Jess is joined by Chelsea Quint – Business Whisperer, messaging strategist, copywriter, and host of The Resonance Effect – for a deep dive into what she calls the “trust recession.” Together, Jess and Chelsea explore: What the trust recession actually is, and how it’s showing up in online business, leadership, and everyday relationships Why people are more risk-aver...

Calm is often sold to leaders as “don’t be emotional” — especially to women and marginalised folks. But real calm isn’t about shutting down how you feel. It’s about choosing when calm serves, and when your emotion needs to be fully present in the room. In this episode of Get Jasched , Jess unpacks The Calm Advantage as a leadership skill: not permanent zen, but regulated presence. The kind that le...

In this throwback episode (in a video from February 2020! - before the pod even existed!) we get right to the point of misunderstandings and why what MANY people do isn't helpful (and potentially even harmful).  The answer is this... Open communication invites deeper understanding & dissolves unnecessary conflict, but you've got to lead by example. Listen to episode 182 of the Get Ja...

In a world where speed is celebrated and stillness feels impossible, presence has become a leadership advantage. In this episode, we explore what presence actually means - beyond mindfulness buzzwords - and why it’s the single most stabilising skill in fast-paced, high-pressure environments. You’ll learn how presence shapes clarity, communication, and emotional regulation, and how a leader’s state...

What if your greatest performance edge isn’t about doing more, but being more aware? In this episode of Get Jasched, Jess explores how mindfulness strengthens resilience — not by eliminating stress, but by transforming how we respond to it. You’ll learn: - The science behind mindfulness and resilience (and why awareness is the foundation of adaptability) - How mindful leaders create calmer, higher...

What does it really take to lead with care and integrity inside high-performance environments? In this episode of Get Jasched, Jess is joined by Morgan Te Oka, a wellbeing professional working with women in NRL teams, to explore what true leadership and wellbeing look like behind the scenes of elite sport. Together they discuss: The invisible load women carry in high-performance systems How leader...

You can learn, train, reflect and grow—but if you don’t integrate, nothing sticks. In this episode, I talk about what integration really looks like, how to apply it to your emotional and leadership growth, and why it’s the missing link in most coaching and workplace systems. Listen to or watch episode 178 of the Get Jasched podcast now. #leadership #wellbeing #integration #authenticity #leadership...

Comfort zones feel safe... but they also keep you small. Comfort isn't always safe, and expansion isn’t always easy. This episode is a challenge and an invitation to step beyond what’s familiar, explore new edges, and stop letting fear dress up as "being realistic." Send us Fan Mail Support the show Enjoying the podcast? Don’t forget to follow for more episodes packed with insights...

“Embodiment” isn’t just yoga speak. It’s a leadership skill. It’s a nervous system tool. It’s a practice of presence that changes the way you communicate, decide, and relate. This episode breaks it all down—no fluff, all truth. Listen to episode 176 of Get Jasched on Apple Podcasts + Spotify, and watch the episode in full on YouTube. #EmbodiedLeadership #WhatIsEmbodiment #PodcastForGrowth Send us...

If you’re over-planning your way out of trusting yourself... this episode is a must. Structure isn’t bad. But when planning becomes a coping mechanism, you lose the magic of self-trust. 🎧 In episode 175 of the Get Jasched podcast, I’m sharing: — The difference between control and clarity — Why over-preparing blocks embodiment — How to rebuild internal trust (without losing momentum) You don’t nee...

Burnout, reactivity, overwhelm are not just about workload. And they don't just happen to adults. It’s a nervous system response, and there are plenty of environments where this work is so helpful in order to navigate fear. In this guest conversation with Stacey Louise, owner of Calm Fairies and a yoga therapist in children's hospital wards, we hear about her experiences helping children...

If you’re exhausted from trying to be liked, this is your wake-up call. We break down how people-pleasing shows up in your leadership voice, why it’s rooted in safety strategies, and how to shift into authentic authority. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Enjoying the podcast? Don’t forget to follow for more episodes packed with insights on growth, change, and living a more fulfilling life. Got a...

We hear “set boundaries” all the time—but what does that actually mean when you lead people, hold responsibility, and want to stay connected? This episode gets into the nuance of setting strong, flexible boundaries without shutting down or selling out. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Enjoying the podcast? Don’t forget to follow for more episodes packed with insights on growth, change, and living...

Neurodivergent women in leadership face unique burnout challenges due to masking. Symptoms like emotional flatness, decision fatigue, & hyperawareness are often missed, leading to shame.  It's time to reframe leadership standards. Is performative leadership impacting your wellbeing? It doesn’t always look like collapsing—it often looks like coping. In this episode, I unpack how burnout sh...

Leadership isn’t linear - and getting it “wrong” is part of the path, including how we learn and shift our understanding of what has always been 'how we've taught it'.  In this episode, I talk with Susan Pickering about her experience as a Uniting Church Minister, where she navigated exploring her own understanding of theology, how some things have been taught more to control than t...