Think on Purpose

Send us Fan Mail What do you regret from your past?  We all have things we wish we would have done different, but we don't have to continue to use these moments to cause suffering.  Jen encourages listeners to view regrets as nudges guiding future decisions. She shares practical insights, urging bravery in decision-making and avoiding the pitfalls of glamorizing what could have been or catast...

Send us Fan Mail In this week's episode, we challenge the habitual "no" in leadership and explore why saying "yes" can  make you a more thought-full leader, encourage creativity, and create empowerment within your team.  1. More Thought-full: Explore the practice of saying "yes" and asking thoughtful questions. This approach doesn't commit you to ideas but e...

Send us Fan Mail Susan Trumpler, is a sales coach, business strategist and the founder of Unstoppable Women in Business.  You don't have to be an entrepreneur or coach to learn from this episode, because the truth is, all of us are in sales!  Listen in as we discuss: - all of us are trying to influence others - having "it all" - how to give yourself permission to do things your way...

Send us Fan Mail We explore the opposite of Episode 49 (Over-Responsiblity) and look at what it looks like to be both an Under-Responsible leader and team member.  Jen covers: 1. How to identify when you or a team member might be under-responsible 2. Why leaders might allow this to happen 3. Questions to consider before approaching a team member you believe is under responsible Under-Responsible l...

Send us Fan Mail Celebrating one year of podcasting, Jen reflects on her 3 major lessons: 1.  Stopped giving myself permission to be inconsistent and made a commitment to my own goals and became a person who is consistent 2.  I was afraid of running out of ideas, but I have become a person who has plenty of things to say 3.  I have always been good with time management, but I now know for sure tha...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we're diving into a trait that can truly set leaders apart - Curiosity. Jen unravels the magic behind cultivating this habit and why it's an absolute game-changer for relationships (at home and at work!).  This episode includes: Ever noticed how kids are always buzzing with curiosity and wonder? Let's talk about why, as adults, we often forget to pr...

Send us Fan Mail If you have ever taken ownership of everything and everyone around you, neglecting yourself in the process, you might be over-responsible. If you resonate with this or know someone who does, you're in the right place! Over-responsibility is taking responsibility to the extreme, handling others' tasks, emotions, mistakes, and problems. A fascinating study from Harvard Bus...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt like you were taking furious action, but not actually getting traction in your business?  It's so common to feel like you are spinning your wheels, and there are many reasons why this is happening: 1. Distractions - did you know distractions at work cost businesses around 588 billion dollars yearly (Zippia)? 2.  Too many tasks - when you are constantly task...

Send us Fan Mail On today's episode, we're diving into a topic that every leader encounters: failures. As professionals in human services fields, we understand that setbacks are part of the journey, but what about those failures that hit a little harder? I've been there, and I bet you have too. In this episode, I share personal experiences from different aspects of my career, like s...

Send us Fan Mail If you don't love the phrase, "fake it 'til you make it",  you're in good company.  Jen offers a more strategic version of this phrase that helps you become the person you want to be, no faking required.  Learn to embody this version of yourself by asking yourself these questions: - who do you have to be in order to make this dream come true? - what would...

Send us Fan Mail Most people should on themselves all the time - but it's not helpful!  In this episode, learn strategies to stop shoulding yourself: 1. Break out of Perfectionism by asking yourself 2 questions: why should I? what are you comparing yourself to/what's the benchmark? 2.  Get curious instead of critical 3.   Embrace the imperfection by reminding yourself, "how human of...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we dive deep into the myth of "enough" time and how it might be holding you back from starting and completing projects. Join me on this journey where we explore my recent experience with buying furniture and how it triggered some uncomfortable feelings around incomplete tasks. **Key Takeaways:** 1. **The Discomfort of Unfinished Business:**    - I share...

Send us Fan Mail As leaders, work/life balance is a hot topic.  But, do you have a clear definition of what this even means?  Do you know what your team members think it means?  Some definitions that I don't think are helpful: - work/life balance means equal time on professional and personal endeavors - work/life balance means I want the convenience of working at home - work/life balance mean...

Send us Fan Mail So many leaders think they are afraid of the outcomes if they make a bad decision, fail, or make a mistake - but what most of us are REALLY afraid of is the voice in our own heads.  We have become so used to beating ourselves up over every little thing that we have trained our brains to be afraid of ourselves.  Listen to this really important message and learn how to stop this cyc...

Send us Fan Mail Since it is Halloween, it's the perfect time to explore the concept of fear!   Sit back, unwrap your favorite Halloween candy and enjoy today's show.  We will be discussing: what is fear and why do we both avoid it AND seek it? what might be possible if you expand your capacity for feeling fear? tips for allowing fear walk the path with someone/hold someone's hand -...

Send us Fan Mail In business, we talk about the KLT Factor (know, like, trust) because we are more likely to purchase goods/services from people with whom we have a relationship.  But, have you ever considered if you know, like and trust YOU? Know - what are your values, your beliefs?  what are your fears?  Try this values exercise: 1. narrow this list of values down to 10 2. then take away 5 more...

Send us Fan Mail It would be weird to take a bubble bath in the middle of your office, so why do we keep telling people that the solution to feeling overwhelmed and stressed at work is to take a bath, get a pedicure or do a face mask?  The truth is, the "self care" industry is worth trillions of dollars (yes, trillions) - but despite the huge amount of money we are paying out, we simply...

Send us Fan Mail If you have ever planned to do something, but then not done it because you no longer "wanted" to - you have experienced resistance.  It's super common, but it can be overcome!  In this episode, Jen teaches the importance of becoming resistant to your own resistance so that you can go after your big dreams. Want more info on living and leading with intention and purp...

Send us Fan Mail We have all experienced big feelings, but most of us have no idea what to do when it happens.  Even worse - what if you get big feelings at work?!  Or, what if you are around someone who has big feelings - it can be so uncomfortable and awkward when you don't know how to help the person solve the problem.  The good news is - there are only 2 things you actually need to do: 1....

Send us Fan Mail Creativity and business go hand-in-hand for Kara Gott Warner is here to show us how one enhances the other.  In this episode: - Explore how creativity can enhance your business/leadership - Creativity gives a contrast to the business side of your brain - Give yourself permission to play AND permission to be bad - Art is not about productivity - it's about the process - Try Ka...

Send us Fan Mail Jen talks about how she may haven taken her mindset of "doing hard things" too far, because she realizes embodying this mindset makes everything hard!  She is working on embracing the things that feel good, which ironically, feels hard! - celebrate - anticipate - delight Want more info on living and leading with intention and purpose? Click here for Jen's links.

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Rupal Upadhyay is a Board-Certified Pediatrician in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago where she lives with her husband, 3 children, and adorable puppy.   In this episode, she encourages listeners to put "mind over matter" and to use mindset to create balance and self-care, and find optimism during challenging times.   She completed her undergraduate studies at The Uni...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever made a meaningful connection with a stranger?  Today's episode discusses how these micro-connections can enrich our lives and leave us feeling grateful and connected, and might be part of the solution to addressing the loneliness epidemic in the US.  I invite listeners to consider how they might start talking to strangers to feel the happiness boost that comes w...

Send us Fan Mail Jen speaks with Master Coach Erin Aquin about how she has tapped into her intuition and used it to guide business and life decisions.  Erin shares: * her definition of intuition * why it's actually brilliant (and not "too woo") to listen to that inner nudge * ways to hear your own intuition *  why your intuition is never wrong - even when the outcome  is unexpected...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever experienced dread or worry the day before you have to go back to school or work?  80% of people have this experience!  In this episode, Jen gives tips and tricks to overcome the Sunday Scaries. Want more info on living and leading with intention and purpose? Click here for Jen's links.