Jenna Heath:
In this episode of 'The Story of Her,' Jenna and Aleesha talk about the importance of defining success yourself, rather than relying on the expectations of society, and about the challenges of navigating career paths and evaluating where we receive our validation.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Jenna Heath's Journey
02:19 Defining Success on Your Own Terms
05:50 Navigating Career Paths and Personal Values
09:12 The Importance of Identifying Non-Negotiables
12:43 Redefining Failure and Embracing Change
18:17 Communication and Validation in Relationships
33:33 Finding Self-Validation and Personal Mission Statements
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Jenna Heath, M.Ed. is a talented communicator, educator and professional connector of people! She is deeply committed to training the next generation of leaders utilizing a wide variety of mediums. Her leadership extends to teaching, as she is an adjunct faculty member at both University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Nevada State University and the University of Denver, where she instructs courses on leadership development and career readiness. She has been teaching collegiate level courses since 2015 and has expertise in traditional college aged students, and non-traditional and adult learners.
In 2024 she launched a podcast titled “Tearin’ Up My Heart: Emotional Leadership Lessons”, with the goal being to help listeners understand the emotional side of leadership, and make education accessible to those that might not be able to afford traditional schooling.
Her dedication to education is reflected in her professional development, including certifications as a Global Career Development Facilitator and Career Coach and training in career development methodologies such as Life Design Studio from Stanford University. Jenna has also contributed to the field through research, publications, and presentations at national conferences. Her most recent research manuscript focuses on “Educating the Educators: Preparing Faculty to Teach Career Readiness”, this article is openly available to readers.
Jenna has served in many volunteer roles primarily working with Gamma Phi Beta Sorority and The Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation, she has extensive experience in public speaking nationally and internationally, and enjoys perfecting the art of networking and connecting with others. She also actively works in career development consulting and leadership coaching. Outside of her professional life you can find Jenna enjoying spending time with her husband and fur babies, enjoying health, fitness, and sunshine. She will never pass up the opportunity to read a good book in the sun.
