Think on Purpose

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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. S...

Send us Fan Mail 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 inten...

Send us Fan Mail 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 se...

Send us Fan Mail 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 turn...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 lik...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 info...

Send us Fan Mail 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!) ac...

Send us Fan Mail 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 an...

Send us Fan Mail 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,&q...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 pu...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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.

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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&apo...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail  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...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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.

Send us Fan Mail Do you wear the title of 'perfectionist' like a badge of honor?  If so, you are not alone.  Jen refers to herself as a recovering perfectionist and shares the steps she has taken to recover from the desire to be perfect in order to make room for joy and laughter. 1. awareness 2. reset the standard 3. decide when to GETMO and communicate that to your team Click here to re...

Send us Fan Mail Today's episode is all about something we don't talk about enough—Celebrating in Business. It's time to break out the metaphorical confetti because celebrating isn't just a party; it's a secret sauce for your success because celebrating creates the positive vibes that keep us moving forward.   This week's challenge: Create your celebration protocol. M...