The Work of You

Send some fan mail Click Here to Support: **If you’re able and willing to support this free independently produced podcast it would mean so much to me * To kick off season 2 of the podcast, I am beyond grateful to introduce this community my first guest, my own coach, Eileen Joyce.  When I created this podcast, part of its inspiration was to help people learn how to better understand themselves an...

Send some fan mail Welcome to Season 2 of The Work of You —the podcast about the leadership that matters most, the kind that starts from within. In Season 2, we’re expanding the conversation. Alongside solo reflections, I’m also sitting down with leaders, coaches, and change agents who are doing the real work—inside themselves and in the world—to explore what growth, self-awareness, and leadership...

Send some fan mail What has this podcast brought me AND you in 2025? In this milestone episode, I pause to reflect on what this podcast became in 2025. What started as a curiosity-led experiment grew into a consistent practice of inquiry, meaning-making, and conversation around how we understand ourselves. I share how the podcast AND I have grown and of course, ask you to reflect on the same. I lo...

Send some fan mail What is it like to be an Enneagram Head Type living in a mind seeking certainty and security?   In this episode we explore the Head Center of the Enneagram—Types 5, 6, and 7—who each in their own way seek certainty and create a sense of safety and security. We'll breakdown the core fear, primary motivation and core emotion to be managed for each type as well as how these tr...

Send some fan mail What is it like to be an Enneagram Heart Type moving through the world seeking connection and attention?  In this episode we explore the Heart Center of the Enneagram—Types 2, 3, and 4—whose core drive is to be in connection and to feel seen. We'll breakdown the core fear, primary motivation and core emotion to be managed for each type as well as how these translates in per...

Send some fan mail What is it like to be an Enneagram Body Type processing the world somatically and through instinct? Kicking off our 3-part series on diving deeper into all 9 Enneagram types, in this episode we explore the Body Center of the Enneagram—Types 8, 9, and 1—whose core drive is to have agency and autonomy over their world. We'll breakdown the core fear, primary motivation and cor...

Send some fan mail Play isn’t just something fun — it’s a core part of resilience, creativity, and healthy leadership.  In this episode, we explore why play matters for adults, how it expands your capacity to handle stress (hello, Broaden-and-Build Theory), and simple ways to bring more lightness and joy into your daily life. A gentle reminder that doing “the work of you” doesn’t always have to be...

Send some fan mail Milestone moment reaching episode 25 and perfect timing as it's falling over the week of Thanksgiving. I hold so much gratitude for my listeners and that's why this week I focus on what you want to hear! I've asked what you're curious to learn more about, questions you have, or resources you're looking for. Tune into this episode to hear all the answers...

Send some fan mail What if our "mess" is not a detour to be taken and instead a doorway to welcome?  Fresh off facilitating Enneagram work at the Soul Reset retreat I share themes that surfaced again and again: the power of community, what renewal actually looks like in real time, and why resilience is less about pushing through and more about softening into what’s true. I also open up a...

Send some fan mail What does trust mean to you? What does it look like in practice?  Trust is the foundation of every relationship — and every breakdown. But what “trust” means can look very different depending on your Enneagram type. In this episode, Jen unpacks what each type needs to feel safe and grounded in trust — and what may erode that trust without you even realizing it. You’ll also explo...

Send some fan mail Self awareness is essential yet without system awareness you can still be stuck in patterns.   In this episode, we explore how the Enneagram can be used not just for self awareness and growth but also for system awareness -- to understand and support the dynamics of your team. We’ll look at how different core motivations, communication patterns, and instinctual priorities shape...

Send some fan mail What if the key to leading change wasn’t fixing what’s broken, but amplifying what’s already working? In this episode Jen explores how leaders can create a culture of growth by focusing on what’s already working — not just what’s broken. Using the Appreciative Inquiry framework , she walks through the 4D process: Discover, Dream, Design, and Destiny/Deliver , showing how each ph...

Send some fan mail What if the most powerful thing a leader could do wasn't to have all the answers -- but to stay deeply human and authentic in the process?  Leadership isn’t about being perfect—it’s about being real . In this heartfelt conversation, Jen shares stories and lessons on how to lead with empathy, curiosity, and courage, even when the world feels uncertain. Learn how human-center...

Send some fan mail What if the way back to connection isn’t out there – but in here, in how we choose to show up to one another?  The world feels fractured and more divided than ever before. AND, the technology and algorithms are actually keeping us in separate sandboxes instead of bringing us back together through perspectives and forums of shared connection. This episode explores how we can redi...

Send some fan mail We are about four months into the podcast and this feels like a great time to check in with what the listeners are wondering about. I've asked what you're curious to learn more about, questions you have, or resources you're looking for. Tune into this episode to hear all the answers and a special announcement for an upcoming Season 2 plan.  Resources | Links:  Web...

Send some fan mail What if we looked at our life in full chapters instead of by age or decade? How might that shift how we see our current chapter or ready us for our next?  In this episode I discuss a model that's near and dear to my heart, created by the Hudson Institute of Coaching, and it's called The Cycle of Renewal. Understanding that this cycle is a full life chapter and it'...

Send some fan mail What if you knew how to travel along the Enneagram map to manage your stress and to integrate new ways of being?  Picking up where we left off in Ep 15 - Part 1, we are talking about looking at the Enneagram map and learning how to leverage both your Lines for growth and stress management. Your main type is only a prison if you choose not to grow and leverage the pathways of the...

Send some fan mail What if you knew how to travel along the Enneagram map to manage your stress and to integrate new ways of being?  Today is about looking at the Enneagram map and learning how to leverage both your Wings and your Lines for growth and stress management. Your main type is only a prison if you choose not to grow and leverage the pathways of the map. The entire model is designed to h...

Send some fan mail Have you ever been in a meeting and suddenly felt tense, misunderstood, or even shut down without really knowing why? This will make sense of that moment.  When uncertainty or conflict puts us in “threat mode,” our brains can sabotage trust and connection. In this episode, we’ll explore the SCARF model and learn simple strategies to shift out of threat and into reward—so you can...

Send some fan mail What if the way we speak, listen, and interpret has less to do with intention and more to do with our wiring?  This episode is an invitation to become more dialed in to how you move through communication, how you listen, and what your tendencies are for interpreting others words or actions. Understanding your own communication lens is part of building that awareness and doing th...

Send some fan mail Why building your leadership brand is an inside-out job.  Think about a brand you absolutely love — maybe it’s a coffee shop, a clothing label, or even your favorite airline. Got it? Now… why do you love it? Is it the quality? The way they treat you? The way you feel when you interact with them? This information is helpful to understand because it works the same for your brand -...

Send some fan mail What if a story you told yourself wasn’t true? What impact are the stories you tell yourself having on how you live and lead?  In this episode Jen explores how the stories we tell ourselves shape our reality—and often get in the way of truth, trust, and connection. She dives into what are stories, a framework called Ladder of Inference, real-life examples, and self-coaching prom...

Send some fan mail Unpack the hidden drives that shape how your Enneagram type shows up in life and leadership.  Have you ever met someone who shares your Enneagram type but acts nothing like you? You might have thought, ‘Wait — are we even the same type?’ That’s the magic of instincts. Instincts explain why two people of the same type can have totally different priorities, fears, and energy. This...

Send some fan mail How's it going for you -- doing the work of you?  As we approach a milestone of 10 episodes coming up this week; I felt called to drop an "off the cuff" bonus episode. In it I share what came up for me after hearing Oprah interview the co-founder of the Hoffman Process, Raz Ingrasci. And this notion of substituting vibrancy and happiness with success. I also check...

Send some fan mail Today’s episode is all about connecting with the Enneagram in a fresh and engaging way that sticks while helping you do the work of you by understanding yourself on a deeper level. Jen taps into the best qualities of each Enneagram type by bringing to light some of the most soulful, intuitive and lovable creatures: DOGS. As a passionate dog lover, Jen shares two breeds per type...