Jen’s journey into the marketing world began in college, but her story takes an unexpected turn. At a young age, Jen experienced anxiety and depression and felt the stress of navigating a world where mental health wasn’t openly discussed. Her experiences of being alone in her struggles sparked a deep desire to break stigmas around mental health and help others find a balance between professional success and well-being.
Combining her passion with her experience in marketing and leadership, Jen found a way to help highly ambitious professionals navigate the challenges of their careers and leadership roles. But what does this mean for you, the reader? How can Jen’s approach improve your well-being and mental health?
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In this episode, you will be able to:
- Discover Jen’s essential practices for maintaining balance in mental health and well-being
- Learn mindset tips about the power of knowing yourself, self-compassion, and the ability for kind leadership to generate better team outcomes.
- Hear two strategies to break free from styles, patterns, and habits that might be getting in your way
The key moments in this episode are:
00:01:56 – Self Kindness and Mental Health Advocate,
00:07:23 – The Power of Self-Talk,
00:10:59 – Listening as a Leadership Skill,
00:13:26 – Emotional Regulation Tools,
00:14:51 – Overcoming Negativity Bias in Feedback,
00:19:43 – Common Leadership Habits that Limit Effective Communication,
00:22:21 – Passive Listening vs. Active Listening,
00:26:49 – Reactive vs. Creative Leadership,
00:28:06 – Building Relational and Collaborative Leadership Skills,
00:29:38 – Being able to identify and state what you need,
00:30:27 – Composure and balance through self-care,
00:31:54 – Mindset and come-from energy,
00:36:05 – Celebrating small accomplishments
Resources Mentioned:
Kristin Neff on Self-Compassion
The Secret Life of Self-Talk by Erica Barnhart
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