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JoyosityEp. 118, Leadership Requires Joy in Community, Disney & the March Girls Part 2Grit isn't it. You need joy in community. In this second half of our Disneyland conversation, we shift from rides and rain ponchos to something deeper: how community and belonging make joy stick when life is brutal. My friends and I talk about what it really looks like to have people who’ve got your back—through job changes, grief, divorce, parenting, and the everyday “I cannot do one more hard thing” moments. From a weekly group that’s met for 15 years, to long-distance friendships sustained by Marco Polo, to a monthly “Food Club” that became a lifeline, we unpack how joy a...
2025-12-2427 minJoyosityEp. 117, Leadership Playbook: How Curiosity, Wonder, and Rest Improve Performance, Disney & the March Girls Part 1 Real leaders. In the rain. Still celebrating.
In this behind-the-scenes joy experiment, I take you to Disneyland with three of my closest friends—including one who witnessed the birth of the Joyosity book idea… from a raft.
We talk about why celebration matters, why leaders resist it, how play actually works in real adult life (hint: it’s not all spontaneous whimsy), and the real fear we have of joy.
Sprinkled throughout: a Star Wars ride, soaked clothes, a debate about cringe, deep laughter, and research-backed insights you can use tomorrow.
Here’s What’s in th...
2025-12-1721 minJoyosityEp. 116, You Asked. Jenn Answered. (And It Got Real.) Part 2What if the very thing you were told was “too much” is actually your greatest gift? In this Q&A episode, Jenn Whitmer continues the conversation from last week with listener questions about speaking, writing, and what it feels like to launch her first book, Joyosity: How to Cultivate Intense Happiness in Work & Life (Even If Things Are What They Are). From hearing the old “Jenn Show” story, to finding freedom on stage, Jenn shares how embodied learning creates real transformation, why editing is an act of courage, and how vulnerability and excitement coexist when you release something into the world...
2025-12-1019 minJoyosityEp. 115, You Asked. Jenn Answered. (And It Got Real.) Part 1 Questions aren’t just curiosity—they’re power.
In this special Q&A episode, Jenn Whitmer answers listener questions from Instagram about leadership, life, and the Joyosity™ framework. From how to rest in chaotic seasons to understanding what doesn’t quite fit about your Enneagram type, to why coaching transforms what you know into what you can do, this episode is full of practical wisdom and playful insight.
Most leaders quit right before growth clicks into place, simply because they don’t understand where they are in the process of change.
Here’s What’s in the Episode:
3:00 How do you rest in...
2025-12-0324 minJoyosityEp. 114, Information Isn’t Transformation. Start Doing. Most leaders quit right before growth clicks into place, simply because they don’t understand where they are in the process of change.
In this episode, Jenn Whitmer unpacks the four stages of change every leader experiences when learning a new skill — from “I don’t even know what I don’t know” to “I can do this without thinking.” Drawing from Joyosity: How to Cultivate Intense Happiness in Work & Life (Even If Things Are What They Are), Jenn reveals why information isn’t transformation—and what it really takes to move from stuck to thriving.
Here’s What’s in the Episode:
1...
2025-11-2616 minJoyosityEp. 113, All Work and No Play Makes Leaders Dangerous All work and no play doesn’t make you dull—it makes you dangerous.
When was the last time you truly played? Not performed, produced, or achieved—but actually played. Most leaders have forgotten how, and it’s quietly costing them creativity, energy, and connection.
In this solo episode, Jenn Whitmer unpacks why play isn’t childish—it’s strategic. Drawing from neuroscience, leadership studies, and real-world examples, Jenn shows how play powers mastery, problem-solving, and joyful productivity.
Without structures, joy gets swallowed by stress, disorganization, and reactivity.
Here’s What’s in the Episode:
1:12 The accreditation story that accidentally bec...
2025-11-1918 minJoyosityEp. 112, Chaos Costs You More Than Profit: Build Steady Structures That Last Chaos costs more than you think — not just in time or money, but in joy.
Without structures, joy gets swallowed by stress, disorganization, and reactivity
In this episode, Jenn Whitmer breaks down why steady systems, rhythms, and rituals are essential for sustaining joy in your leadership and life. Drawing inspiration from Elizabeth Gilbert’s wisdom and backed by behavioral science, Jenn reveals how creating repeatable, life-giving structures protects your energy, improves resilience, and helps you thrive—even when life is what it is.
Here’s What’s in the Episode:
1:30 Why go-with-the-flow quietly destroys your joy.
4:00 What Elizabeth Gilbert knows...
2025-11-1219 minJoyosityEp. 111, The Secret to Joyful, Sustainable Leadership. You can’t lead with resilience if your joy reservoir is empty.
Your leadership depends on one thing most leaders forget to refill — your joy reservoir.
This episode of The Joyosity™ Podcast dives into the essential truth that sustainable leadership isn’t about endless hustle — it’s about refilling your joy.
Jenn Whitmer unpacks why motivation and willpower alone will eventually fail, how stress chemicals keep leaders depleted, and the three daily practices that protect and restore your energy: space, safety, and support.
This is your permission slip to stop pouring from empty and lead from overflow instead.
Here’s What’s in the Epi...
2025-11-0517 minJoyosityEp. 110, Stress Won’t Break You—Unfinished Stress Cycles WillStress won’t take you out in one big blow—it’s the daily drip, drip, drip that erodes your joy. The problem isn’t stress itself. It’s getting stuck in unfinished stress cycles that bury leaders. In this episode of the Joyosity Podcast, Jenn shares a near-disastrous bus story, the science behind stress cycles, and one surprising practice most leaders ignore—creative expression. You’ll learn why you can’t think your way out of stress and the small actions that actually restore your capacity to lead with joy.
Here’s What’s in the Episode
0:50 An...
2025-10-2919 minJoyosityEp. 109, The Surprising Reason Great Leaders Avoid 'Best Decisions'Ever wonder why your team doesn’t trust your choices? Research shows it’s not about results. It’s about how you decide. Every day you make thousands of decisions, and chasing the “best” one only leads to stress and second-guessing. In this episode, Jenn reveals why your process matters more than your outcome and how leaders can shift from exhausting decision fatigue to resilient, joy-filled choices.
Here’s What’s in the Episode
3:30 Why "making the best decision" may steal your joy and what you can learn from gambling.
4:26 The bad decision habit that is everywhere in le...
2025-10-2214 minJoyosityEp. 108, From Fake Peace to Real Trust: Curiosity in Leadership Conflict If you avoid conflict, you manufacture fake peace.
In this episode of the Joyosity Podcast, Jenn shares how leaders who avoid conflict break trust, what a conflict really is, and why curiosity is the secret to transforming conflict into opportunity.
Here’s What’s in the Episode
00:34 The devastating (and true) story of avoided conflict in my career.
4:48 The numbers on how much unresolved conflict costs teams and businesses.
6:46 Why conflict is opportunity, not failure.
9:48 The definition of conflict that changes everything.
16:01 What you can do to show curiosity in conflict.
Key Takeaway
Curiosity transf...
2025-10-1518 minJoyosityEp. 107, The Hidden Crisis Behind 80% of Team Failures The noisiest silent killer of trust and productivity: unclear communication. And miscommunication costs you far more than money.
In this episode of the Joyosity Podcast, Jenn shows you how to move beyond noise and cultivate real clarity, so your team doesn’t simply hear you—you create shared meaning. Through a story about a high-heeled shoe, packed with data, you’ll learn how to stop assumptions from derailing progress and turn conversations into engines of trust, alignment, and joy.
Here’s What’s in the Episode
0:31 80% of workplace failures trace back to this issue.
2:25 The high-heeled shoe experiment: a surprising...
2025-10-0814 minJoyosityEp 106, Emotions at Work: Are You Risking Your Leadership?Your emotional intelligence is either your edge or your exit risk.
Many leaders still believe “no emotions at work,” is the gold standard. In this episode, Jenn shows how that myth quietly drives turnover, mistrust, and reactivity—and why emotional intelligence is not optional for effective leadership or a joyful culture. You’ll learn what actually happens in the brain and body, the real cost of repressing or recycling feelings, and a practical first-step framework to lead emotions without letting them takeover.
Here’s What’s You'll Learn in the Episode
2:22 What happens when l...
2025-10-0116 minJoyosityEp 105, Why Values Fail at Work and How to Fix ThemIf your values don’t show up in your decisions, they’re just marketing. Too many organizations have glossy posters with words like integrity and excellence — but when the team gathers, those values vanish. And when values are decorations instead of direction, trust erodes, frustration builds, and joy disappears. In this episode of the Joyosity™ Podcast, Jenn unpacks the gap between values on the wall and values in action. You’ll learn why most leaders struggle to articulate their own values, how that disconnect sabotages culture, and what it takes to turn values into the everyday fuel for joy, trust, and c...
2025-09-2415 minJoyosityEp. 104, Rewrite the Soundtrack: How Leaders Break Free from the Stories That Sabotage SuccessWho's holding the mic in your head?
Most leaders are stuck in outdated stories that feel safe but quietly sabotage influence, confidence, and joy. In this episode, Jenn shows you how to recognize the narrative loops holding you back and gives you the first step to rewrite them into stories that create resilience, trust, and thriving teams.
Here’s What’s in the Episode
2:01 How one offhanded comment became a career-defining soundtrack.
6:32 What brain science calls “lay stories”—and why they shape your leadership and resilience.
09:47 The power of noticing what’s on repeat in your head...
2025-09-1715 minJoyosityEp 103, Why Leaders Fail: The Blind Spots That Sabotage Success Do you ever think, “Why do I keep doing this?”
You know it’s not working, but you’re stuck on autopilot. Here’s the truth: most leaders don’t fail because of lack of skill or knowledge. They get derailed by lack of self-awareness.
In this episode, Jenn shares a story of how laughter in the wrong moment nearly sabotaged her leadership, and what it took to see the blind spot. You’ll discover why self-awareness isn’t about beating yourself up but about ruthless honesty and radical compassion. Plus, how the Enneagram helps reveal the hidden motivations that keep you repeating...
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JoyosityEp 102, The Joy Ratio: How Leaders Reduce Stress, Build Trust, and Boost RetentionWe are literally dying without joy at work. Every year, 120,000 deaths in the U.S. (Zippia 2023) are linked to workplace stress, yet most leaders believe the answer is more hustle, more grit, more resilience. That’s not the solution. In this episode, we're pulling back the curtain on why joy isn’t fluff, it’s the center of everything. You’ll discover the surprising data, a grounded metaphor to rethink joy, and the practical Joy Ratio that can transform how you lead and live.
Here’s What’s in the Episode
2:06 How the pain of a toxic workplac...
2025-09-0317 minJoyosityEp. 101, Thank Them Now, Not Later, Joyosity™ Summer SipsThank you is fine. Gratitude is joyful. In this final Summer Sip (for now!), Jenn and Shelby reflect on the gentle but potent wisdom of Kevin Monroe — “the gratitude guy” himself. Kevin makes the case for real-time, specific gratitude as a leadership practice, not just a feel-good afterthought. They explore how pausing to name the invisible work behind visible wins changes the tone of your team and your own inner narrative. From podcast production to parenting to just staying afloat, Jenn and Shelby show how noticing what we couldn’t do alone leads to more joy, more connection, and way bett...
2025-08-0707 minJoyosityEp. 100, Purpose Mad Libs and the Power of Alignment, Joyosity™ Summer SipsIf you’re still in the same spot next year… how’s that feel? Jenn and Shelby revisit their laugh-out-loud conversation with Ron Tite—author, speaker, ad agency founder, and walking truth bomb. Ron doesn’t just preach purpose—he activates it. This episode dives into what it actually means to align your values, actions, and impact (and why declaring purpose without doing anything is just fancy corporate wallpaper). They also unpack one of Jenn’s favorite coaching questions: “If you were still the same a year from now, how would that feel?” Combine that with Ron’s purpose Mad Lib framework and...
2025-07-3005 minJoyosityEp. 99, Urgency Addiction Is Not a Superpower, Joyosity™ Summer SipYou can’t lead if you’re burned out and brittle. In this episode, Jenn and Shelby revisit their powerful conversation with leadership expert Jo Saxton. As the world shifts and the demands on leaders intensify, Jo drops a truth bomb we all need: stop playing checkers in a chess world. And in a leadership crisis like this one, playing the long game means starting with yourself. They unpack why leaders who sacrifice themselves for the cause end up helping no one, and how asking “What is mine to do?” becomes a compass when the world feels too heavy. Jo challenges...
2025-07-2304 minJoyosityEp. 98, Play as Performance? YES, Joyosity™ Summer SipsForced fun is not play. And your team knows the difference.
Episode Summary:
In this Summer Sip, Jenn and Shelby revisit the playful wisdom of Jeff Harry—top HR voice, bow-tie enthusiast, and workplace play evangelist. This episode isn’t about ping pong tables or mandatory karaoke. It’s about how real play fuels real performance. Jeff dismantles the myth of “fun-at-work” by reminding us that true play requires psychological safety, freedom, and connection to purpose. He shares how following his love for toys didn’t lead to the joy he expected — and how discovering his own play st...
2025-07-1606 minJoyosityEp. 97, Nothing is Wasted, Joyosity™ Summer SipsYour purpose isn’t in your title. It’s your rippled-out impact.
In this mini-sip of January joy, Jenn and Shelby revisit their electric conversation with Jade Simmons—concert pianist, rockstar keynote speaker, and all-around purpose powerhouse. Jade doesn’t just drop truth bombs; she remixes your entire perspective on what purpose actually is.
Right now, when so many leaders are wrestling with identity shifts, career questions, and “what am I even doing here?” vibes, Jade reminds us: Your purpose isn’t what you do — it’s what happens in others when you do what you do. In this qu...
2025-07-0907 minJoyosityEp. 96, You Can Disagree Without Being a Jerk, Joyosity™ Summer SipsWhat if conflict wasn’t a sign of failure… but an invitation to lead?
In this December Summer Sip, Jenn and Shelby revisit their powerful conversation with author and leadership speaker Justin Jones-Fosu. Together, they explore how to handle disagreement without dehumanization, the subtle difference between respect and agreement, and how leaders can thank their teams for dissent — yes, really.
This is the episode for when you’re heading into hard conversations (or a family reunion) and want to keep your soul and your sanity intact.
Key Takeaway
You don’t have to ag...
2025-07-0207 minJoyosityEp. 95, The Word that Shrinks You, Joyosity™ Summer SipsIn this Summer Sip, Jenn and Shelby revisit their conversation with former Cirque du Soleil creative director Krista Monson. From reclaiming the word just to literally lying in a vineyard to watch bees, Krista shares how slowing down, restoring creativity, and honoring your voice are essential survival tools — not luxuries — for leaders and creators alike.
Key Takeaway
When you minimize your words, you minimize your work. Language shapes the world — so speak with intention, not apology.
Guest: Krista Monson
Krista Monson is a renowned creative director, speaker, and former Artistic Director with Ci...
2025-06-2506 minJoyosityEp. 94, Your Leadership’s Hidden GPS: Values, Joyosity™ Summer SipsWhat do you want people to see when they look at your leadership?
In this mini-episode, Jenn and Shelby reflects on the conversation with former Nike executive Kenx Black, who brings serious depth to the idea of values — not as brand buzzwords, but as the way you move through the world.
From design to decision-making, Ken reminds us that personal values don’t stay put—they follow you through every role, every pivot, every big “what’s next.”
Whether you're building a team or choosing clients, knowing your values helps you say “yes” with purpose and...
2025-06-1808 minJoyosityEp. 93, Fit is out. Culture add is in. Joyosity™ Summer SipsYou’re already creating culture.
Yes, even if it’s just you and your cat.
Culture isn’t some corporate memo or office ping-pong table. It’s how you flow together. In this episode, Jenn and Shelby revisits the conversation with leadership expert Moe Carrick to explore what culture actually means, why it exists even in teams of one, and how hiring for “fit” might be holding you back.
Key Takeaway
The question isn’t if you have culture — it’s what kind you’re creating, and if it supports the way you w...
2025-06-1110 minJoyosityEp. 92, The Story Isn’t Over Yet, Joyosity™ Summer SipsThink you’re at the end of your story? You’re probably just in the messy middle.
Episode Summary:
In this Summer Sips episode, Jenn and Shelby revisit their August conversation with keynote speaker and storytelling powerhouse Kindra Hall. From Appalachian tales to leadership truths, this episode reminds us that storytelling isn’t just a communication tactic—it’s a lifeline. Whether you’re leading a team, coaching your kids, or just trying to survive Tuesday, stories shape how we connect, grow, and lead. Kindra’s insight that *“when there’s a problem, there’s a story”* reshapes h...
2025-06-0411 minJoyosityEp. 91, ICYMI: The Gratitude Clown Car: Who’s in Your Joy Ride?What if your checklist is killing connection?
You can show intentional appreciation without making people feel like a task.
This month on the Joyosity™ Podcast, we’ve been getting cozy with gratitude. Far beyond the generic “thanks!” you reflexively say cause you were raised with manners.
We’re talking personalized, purposeful, and strategic appreciation that actually fuels connection and trust at work (and home).
In this In Case You Missed It episode, Jenn Whitmer and producer Shelby Merryweather reflect on May’s big takeaways — from...
2025-05-2832 minJoyosityEp. 90 Deploying Gratitude: Energizing Your Team with Kevin MonroeGratitude isn’t a garnish! It’s the main dish. In Part 2 of our conversation with “The Gratitude Guy” Kevin Monroe, we roll up our sleeves and get practical. This episode is all about turning appreciation into action — without falling into the traps of toxic positivity or meaningless thanks.
You’ll learn how to deploy gratitude as a leadership strategy, how to make it part of your workplace rhythms, and why it transforms not just your team culture but your people’s *entire lives*. (And honestly, yours too.) If Part 1 was the “why,” this one is the “how.”
2025-05-2126 minJoyosityEp. 89 Stop Saying Thank You: Lead with Connection with Kevin MonroeGratitude isn’t just a warm fuzzy feeling — it’s a leadership superpower. But most of us are doing it wrong… or at least, doing it on autopilot.
Ready to learn how real gratitude can transform your team, your culture, and your own leadership mindset? Let’s dive in.
In this episode of The Joyosity™ Podcast, Jenn Whitmer welcomes Kevin Monroe — globally known as "The Gratitude Guy" — to explore how gratitude isn't just nice-to-have, it’s a game-changer at work. Kevin shares his personal story of accidentally becoming a gratitude expert, the difference betwe...
2025-05-1431 minJoyosityEp. 88 Can the Enneagram Rip Open Plastic Gratitude? with Jenn WhitmerWhen is a cookie a giant letdown?
(Nope, not a joke setup.)
When the cookie is a crumb compared to the work you do. Because a one-size-fits-all thank-you is just another way to say you don’t really see me.
In this episode of the Joyosity Podcast, Jenn gets fired up about the difference between generic appreciation and the kind that actually builds culture, boosts performance, and keeps your best people from walking out the door.
You’ll also discover how the Enneagram can be a power...
2025-05-0728 minJoyosityEp. 87 ICYMI: Stop Hiding Stress—Why It’s Killing Trust on Your TeamTurns out, shielding your team from stress doesn’t protect them—it breaks trust.
And if you’ve ever found yourself trying to carry it all alone? You’re not the only one.
There’s a swirl every modern leader experiences. So we’re going there.
Keynote speaker for joy at work Jenn Whitmer and podcast and livestream producer Shelby Merryweather are digging into what actually builds trust, especially when the pressure’s on and you’re figuring out how to lead through change. We’re talking team culture and hone...
2025-04-3034 minJoyosityEp. 85 The Leadership Trap: What’s Distracting You from Real Impact? with Ron TiteTitles. Egos. Positions. We can do with a few less of those and far more actual leaders.
In this episode of The Joyosity Podcast, Ron Tite, speaker, author, and founder of Church & State, returns for a deeper conversation on leadership, purpose, and impact. Jenn Whitmer and Ron break down how leaders at any level—not just CEOs—can bring purpose to life in their organizations. From real-world examples to practical strategies, this episode is packed with insights to help you lead with clarity, confidence, and purpose.
What You’ll Hear:
3:22 H...
2025-04-1626 minJoyosityEp. 84 The Purpose Pivot: Aligning Values, Strategy, and Action with Ron Tite“When the world hints at change, most businesses hesitate. When the world demands change, they take the easy way out.” Ron Tite with the mic drop moments on the podcast this week.
We both agree real leadership isn’t about superficial strategies. Running a business and leading is far more than just giving lipservice to purpose. You must anchor action to purpose.
In this episode of The Joyosity Podcast, host Jenn Whitmer sits down with Ron Tite, speaker, author, and founder of Church & State, to discuss the truth about purpose-driven leadership. Ron’s ne...
2025-04-0925 minJoyosityEp. 83 Why Serious Leaders Fail (And What to Do Instead)Seriousness about destroyed me in 2nd grade. And unfortunately, it’s likely your path to failure as a full-grown adult human.
SO MANY messages about “professionalism” and “be serious.” It’s not shocking then that many leaders fall victim to the ideas that seriousness, discipline, and relentless productivity are the keys to success. But research — and real-world experience — prove otherwise. In this episode, Jenn Whitmer breaks down the hidden cost of “serious leadership” and why joy, play, and connection create stronger, more effective teams.
If this sounds delightful (and maybe untrue) tune in to learn:
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2025-04-0222 minJoyosityEp. 82 ICYMI: The Leadership Crisis We Need to Talk AboutLeaders, you running on empty? Exhaustion, overcommitment, and urgency culture are driving burnout (and you’re like tell me something new!). On this episode, Jenn Whitmer and Shelby Merryweather reflect on podcasts with Jo Saxton about why leaders keep pushing past their limits and how we can break the cycle.
Here’s the goods:
- How do you lead like a human? Use the HALT method
- The tyranny of urgency derails focus
- Overworking isn’t leading
- Diagnosing overwhelm is the key
- The Enn...
2025-03-2632 minJoyosityEp. 81 The Leadership Crisis is Real. Joy is the Answer with Joy SaxtonJoy isn’t light and fluffy. Joy has deep roots. And you desperately need that kind of leadership right now: for yourself.
How do leaders sustain joy, avoid burnout, and make strategic decisions in an overwhelming world?
In this episode of The Joyosity Podcast, leadership expert Jo Saxton returns to explore the long-term chess moves leaders need to make in their lives and organizations.
We discuss:
Why joy isn’t light and fluffy. Jenn talks about it like lavender, thriving in rocky soil.
How deep roots in lead...
2025-03-1930 minJoyosityEp. 80 Holding It Together: Leading Through Uncertainty with Jo SaxtonAre you leading or just surviving?
My Enneagram Seven self desperately wants to reframe and excuse and brush (shove) it all under a nice area rug. But that plunges us all deeper into barely hanging on.
In this episode of The Joyosity™ Podcast, leadership expert, and my mentor-from-afar, Jo Saxton joins me to unpack the overwhelming reality facing leaders today. Layoffs, rapid change, impossible demands? All if it means leadership as we knew it isn’t working anymore.
We’re not just in a cultural crisis—we’re in a leade...
2025-03-1228 minJoyosityEp. 79 The Leadership Crisis No One is Talking AboutAre we in a leadership crisis? The statistics scream yes. Burnout, turnover, and the weight of constant change are overwhelming leaders everywhere. But you already knew that…because you feel it too.
In this episode, Jenn Whitmer dives into the two biggest myths holding leaders back and how you can shift from exhaustion and overwhelm to effectiveness and joy.
Myth 1: Leading means doing it all alone.
Myth 2: Someone else makes you a leader.
Jenn breaks down why leadership is always a team sport and why self...
2025-03-0525 minJoyosityEp. 78 ICYMI Half-Play or Full-Play: Joy and Productivity at WorkYou don’t get to decide what feels like play for someone else. I see this all the time in team building exercises or team happy hours, the leaders walk away from it thinking, “Yes, we rocked that!” only to later find out others on the team felt drained or annoyed by the whole event. That’s where knowing your team members’ play styles really helps.
In this conversation, Shelby and I discussed how play shows up at work (and home) and how being able to fully engage boosts productivity and joy. We talked about those “forc...
2025-02-2632 minJoyosityEp. 76 Not Forced Fun: How Play Powers Productivity with Jeff HarryBig with Tom Hanks thrilled me. But Jeff Harry loved it so much, he wanted that to be his job! After he made that happen, he quickly realized the toy industry had no joy, no creativity and the most shocking of all… no play!
In this episode Jeff shared his story about following the fun and how he’s built a career around the concept of play at work. We spoke about the difference between forced fun and play at work, how to help your team feel seen and appreciated, and the real science behind how j...
2025-02-1231 minJoyosityEp. 75 Eight Ways to Overcome Team Struggles and Stop BurnoutBurnout rates among leaders range from 40% to a staggering 83%. So it's likely that you are feeling that crispy edge of overwhelm, exhaustion, or cycle of stuck, too.
Nobody wants it, and yet we're all living like this. The truth is we don't have to, but the solution isn't work harder or even maximize your time. One surprising part of the solution? Play.
In this episode of The Joyosity™ Podcast, we’re unpacking the surprising AND science-backed solution that will boost your productivity, creativity, and resilience. Listen for the real-life stories from leader...
2025-02-0530 minJoyosityEp. 74 ICYMI: Stop Worrying About ThemStop breaking yourself into tiny pieces. You know what I mean; when you’re one way at work, one at home, one at church. It feels safer, it feels more acceptable, but often times you’re depriving yourself and others of your full magic.
In this episode, Shelby and I recap the beautiful Jade Simmons’ wisdom and what we learned over the month. A few things that stood out to both of us was this idea of boldness and how being bold doesn’t come from trying to be bold — it comes from being who you are.
2025-01-2931 minJoyosityEp. 73. Grow as a Leader and Build an Engaged Team with Jade Simmons“What do you want to be when you grow up?” I wince a little when I hear adults ask kids that question because I know it’s laying a sandy foundation for their understanding of work and life.
This week, I continued our conversation with the incredible Jade Simmons who knows a thing or two about living with purpose and a few more things about thinking outside the box in her career.
Jade shared mic drops galore on the importance of self-discovery, staying true to yourself, and living in your purpose. She shar...
2025-01-2229 minJoyosityEp. 71 The Paradox of Profit or Purpose83% of American’s report having significant workplace anxiety. In 1990 that number was 30%.
How did we get here? And more importantly, how to restore? In this episode, we’ve got some compelling research and a few historical stories to really illustrate why centering people versus profit is what leads to long term success at work.
If you’ve followed me for any length of time, you know I believe that joy should be a mark of a successful business. I know that might sound a little too good to be true, but when joy...
2025-01-0822 minJoyosityEp. 70 The Myth of More Encouragement for Tired LeadersAs the new year begins, do you feel it? That relentless pull?
The questions shout at us, demanding answers. What’s your plan? Your word of the year? Your goals? Your resolutions? The messages are everywhere: Strive harder. Add more. Be perfect.
But what if the real question isn’t about more? What if, instead, we started with a different question: What creates joy?
In this special bonus episode of the Joyosity Podcast, Jenn Whitmer shares her own story of when limits came crashing down and how learnin...
2025-01-0109 minJoyosityEp. 68 Finding Common Ground in Complex Situations with Justin Jones-FosuOn The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air when Will goes to confront his birth father is emotional and beautiful. And in this episode of the podcast, Justin Jones-Fosu and Jenn Whitmer connect this episode not only to Justin’s journey, but also you as a leader.
The big idea Justin brings from his experience with his father is the power of conversation over a confrontation.
And he gives us his five pillars of respectful disagreement. Not only how they saved him from more anger and heartache, but also how you can use thes...
2024-12-1832 minJoyosityEp. 67 The Power of Respectful Disagreement with Justin Jones-FosuDo you thank someone for disagreeing with you? Not usually! But after this conversation with Justin, I hope you consider the benefits of respectful disagreement.
Justin’s most recent book, I Respectfully Disagree, takes readers on the journey to one of my favorite topics: conflict is a necessity in a functional workplace.
In this conversation, Justin shares how his mother challenged him to be open to new experiences growing up, we tackled the definition for what a disagreement really is, and we even dove into the touchy topic of an “open-door” policy.
2024-12-1128 minJoyosityEp. 66 How to Lead when People Disagree with Jenn WhitmerDisagreement is a part of leadership. It’s uncomfortable, it’s hard but it’s a skill that we need to cultivate in order to lead well. This week, we dove into the art of leading when everyone isn't on the same page.
As I sat down with a plate of eggs and hashbrowns, I noticed the table conversation revolved around lab-raised meat and a skeptic — not what I was expecting at a business networking breakfast before 8am!
How many times have you found yourself in the middle of a conversation that was...
2024-12-0428 minJoyosityEp. 65 ICYMI: The Art of Uncommon Leadership“Just”
My business is “just“ me.
I’m “just” a manager.
I’m “just” a stay-at-home mom.
I spoke to a room of “just” 20 people.
This seemingly innocent word can creep into our vocabulary and minimize our achievements. Both Shelby and I realized how impactful it is to shift away from minimizing language and embrace our full worth thanks to Krista this month.
Krista Monson reminded us of the importance of respecting ourselves, trusting our intuition, and holding others in high regard.
Shelby and I do...
2024-11-2733 minJoyosityEp. 64 Eight Survival Tips for Leaders with Krista MonsonBumblebees. That was the inspiration for one of Krista’s biggest shows at Cirque Du Soleil.
Creativity comes to us in moments we aren’t expecting. It’s rarely when we’re checking emails and sitting around a board table trying to force it.
In this episode, Krista shared her 8 survival skills for how to stay true to yourself and your creativity in high pressure situations and big transitions.
Krista’s years of creativity and work in the arts has seen both. She warns us to stay away from the...
2024-11-2041 minJoyosityEp. 63 How to Stop Burning Out Doing What You Love With Krista Monson“More”. I am guilty of wanting to add one more sentence, one more ornament to the tree, one more side to Thanksgiving dinner. How do we know when “more” is leading us to the right thing or distracting us from what matters?
This week Krista shared with us her journey through a VERY successful career and how she knew when to step back or when to add more— not more tasks but diving deeper into what's truly meaningful.
Anyone who knows me knows that I want my life to be a musical, so...
2024-11-1327 minJoyosityEp. 62 Connections are the Glue of a Healthy Leadership With Jenn WhitmerI had a coworker who was like sandpaper for me. Every time my slack would ding with their name, I would just feel a pang of “ugh”. Have you ever felt that? Truthfully, if you work with people long enough, someone will be this for you…and this might be inevitable at some point in any relationship.
I decided to start with donuts. I knew she obsessed over donuts, and I thought maybe some time outside of work talk would do us some good. So I asked her to go for donuts. After that donut shop me...
2024-11-0626 minJoyosityEp. 61 ICYMI - Joy in Chaos: How Values Guide You Through UncertaintyChaos. October brought more than its fair share! So how do you lead in the midst of it all? The short answer? Values. They operate as a North star for your behavior and decisions.
Shelby lives in a small mountain community and saw chaos and values play out right in front of her eyes all month in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. We spoke about how values impacted so many decisions in her own response and in her community at a larger scale. We spoke about leaders owning up to mistakes, and how values don’t h...
2024-10-3032 minJoyosityEp. 60 How to Develop your Team as a Leader with Ken BlackBeing seen by someone else is one of the best feelings in the world.
A dear friend gave me a necklace of three rows of clustered, bright wooden discs in every imaginable color. A necklace that she would never wear. But because she's seen my bubbly self, she knew jewelry in riotous color would not only be worn frequently, but treasured.
In this week's episode, Ken Black and I finish our conversation about the magic of values. We unpacked how knowing our core values can extend our leadership in surprising ways. No...
2024-10-2323 minJoyosityEp. 59 Values as a Compass in Business Leadership with Ken BlackMy son’s part-time job as a boy was running into walls. The phrase “face the way you’re walking” constantly came out of my mouth. One because I was tired of dirty walls, but mostly for his success.
Ken shared the same idea for leadership success. Focus on where you want to go and so difficulties and disruptions don’t sway you from the goal. Choosing how you want to shoe up in the world or the lens through which you choose to see the world, Understand Seeing the world will revolutionize your leadership success, yo...
2024-10-1622 minJoyosityEp. 58 How Values Build Your Leadership with Ken Black“What do you want to be when you grow up?”
How many times were you asked this as a kid? How many times have you asked that TO kids?
Is that the question we really should be asking them? Or does it tie their worth to their role at work?
I love how Ken and I dove into the idea of being vs doing in this episode. Some times work doesn’t align with our values, even when it’s what we’ve been saying we want to be (or not...
2024-10-0924 minJoyosityEp. 57 Values, Trust, and the Bottom LineYou’re already leading and living by your values. But the problem is… you might not know what they are and how they show up in your work.
What may surprise you is how much this impacts your success and your bottom line.
With a few stories of stuck in airports and stuck in the bosses office, Jenn shares real-life examples of how living by values (or not) and how that improved (or destroyed) experiences.
Bonus: a quick turn through the Joyosity model that helps you visualize how und...
2024-10-0224 minJoyosityEp. 56 ICYMI: Culture, Conflict, and Creating More Joy At WorkYou have a culture whether you’re aware of it or not. Pay attention to culture, even if you’re a one-(wo)man show. Here’s why: as you grow you want to make sure it’s what drives your hires, fires and business decisions. Whether you realize it or not, culture will create conflict ,and we want that conflict productive and repairing.
In this episode, Shelby and Jenn discussed some ah-ha moments we got from our wonderful guest Moe Carrick, and lessons we’ve seen in our own lives and business around culture. We talked a...
2024-09-2536 minJoyosityEp. 55 Cultivating Culture Starts with this Question with Moe CarrickNo leader is waking up thinking “I want to create a toxic workplace”, quite the opposite! But without self awareness, that’s exactly what you’ll create.
Every leader should be able to answer this one question: Why do you do what you do? Whether it’s a casting broken bones, serving a chai latte, or building aircrafts. That question —Why? — is so important because that is what shapes workplace culture.
In part two of our conversation, Moe Carrick shared a story about how her daughter’s workplace (a restaurant) and how every employee...
2024-09-1834 minJoyosityEp. 54 How Culture, Productivity, and Joy Go Hand In Hand With Moe Carrick“That’s how we do things here.” Sometimes that’s used as an excuse…at least in my experience! But at it’s best, it’s a wonderful definition of culture. Moe Carrick, workplace culture expert, defines the sometimes squishy term “culture” with “that’s how we do things here.” I love that definition for a few reasons. 1 - It implies that if ignored culture will still be there 2- It means you have to live out your values in order to influence the culture.
In this conversation we dove deep into the power of being seen by a strong le...
2024-09-1128 minJoyosityEp. 53 Great Workplaces Need ConflictIn order to have joy at work you must have conflict. I know that sounds absurd but stay with me here. It’s unrealistic to have a workplace that doesn’t experience conflict. It’s unrealistic to have any relationshipe without conflict.
Conflict is the struggle of limited resources and differing goals. And I hate to break it to you, but that shows up in every workplace, home, and friendship at some point.
Instead of running from the conflict, this episode invites you to lean into it. I share the four stages o...
2024-09-0425 minJoyosityEp. 52 ICYMI: Joy At Work And Storytelling With Jenn and ShelbyWhat do you do when someone tells you a story that isn’t true? Maybe you were there or you heard it from someone else differently. As a leader, knowing how to handle stories (true or not) is so important for the integrity of your team.
This month was all about the science behind why stories work and tricks for engaging others through story, thank you Kindra Hall! In this episode Shelby, who works behind the scenes in my company, and I dove into what we loved most about this month’s content. What we noticed in our...
2024-08-2831 minJoyosityEp. 51 Storytelling as a People Power Skill with Kindra HallHaving your values plastered on the office wall is not living by them. Wanting to know how to infuse them into your business so your team embodies them as well? That requires one of our people power skills — storytelling.
The best way to showcase your values is to live by them and tell your personal story around them. Storytelling is an essential skill in leadership.
Last week Kindra shared the science behind storytelling and it led us right into this episode where she breaks down the “how to” of storytelling. If you stay...
2024-08-2122 minJoyosityEp. 50 The Biological Power of Stories for Leaders with Kindra Hall“The shortest distance between two people is a story.” My coach Harris says this frequently, and I find it true over and over. In person, in an email, a LinkedIn post, a TikTok…stories change us AND shape our leadership.
I‘ve watched Kindra Hall for a long-time as a mentor from afar. Someone who’s doing what I want to do. Author, speaker, and storytelling expert, her stories have impacted me in profound ways (that she didn’t even realize!).
I was thrilled she joined me for another podcast episode. We really got i...
2024-08-1428 min
Winning In Business65: Leading From Joy and Freedom with Jenn WhitmerHighlights:Jenn shares how a painful work environment led her to where she is today.You can’t lead others until you are leading yourself.Everyone is a leader.Asking yourself, “Where am I leading/influencing now?”Jen explains the Enneagram.The definition of personality.Investing in your business.Learn to stand in your freedom and rewire your brain.What a TedEx experience is like.About Jenn:Jenn, a self-proclaimed recovering conflict-avoider, has 20+ years of experience leading groups from classrooms and schools to volunteer groups and — hardest of all — herself. International speaker, consultant, and joy-bringer...
2024-01-1240 minJoyosityWhy People are the Heart of Your Profits with Jenn WhitmerRemember when you were a kid and you went to the swimming pool or the beach and you swam your heart out? You’d come home that happy kind of exhausted. The kind of exhausted that left a smile on your face.
A positive culture should feel like that.
You should be doing meaningful work, creating an impact, and coming home feeling thrilled and content.
Does that sound impossible?
In this episode I give you the blueprint to creating the positive work environment of your dreams.
No, it’s not...
2023-11-0226 minJoyosityThe Compass You Need As A Leader With Jenn WhitmerWhen’s the last time you felt that sticky feeling of “I’m uncomfortable, and I’m not sure what’s next”? Did you jump into a story about how you should have done something differently? Or maybe they should have?!
Before you know it, you might be doing something you regret, like snapping at a coworker or maybe yelling at your kid. Did you act in line with your values? How do you make sure you do better next time?
Managing unexpected situations is part of life. Whether it’s a broken-down car or a tech slip-up...
2023-09-2823 minJoyosityWhy Joy at Work is Profitable with Jenn WhitmerIs joy a work extra? When joy is absent, there are high costs — actual dollar bills (or pound notes or bitcoin…) are squandered when joy employees do not have joy at work. What exactly is joy and what in the world does it have to do with the workplace? In this week's Linkedin Live, we revealed some staggering statistics about the business outcomes of joy. We discuss the impact of joy in the workplace on productivity, employee retention, and profitability. We look even deeper into the “joy deficit” and experience a true coaching moment for you. Here’s what we talked...
2023-09-2123 minJoyosityHow To Grow Culture As A Leader with Jenn Whitmer & Jana GregorekBe as kind to yourself as you are to others. This is can be a struggle for me. But I continue to find when I demonstrate kindness to myself, creating a healthy culture is much easier. Jana Gregorek and I just scratched the surface of cultivating healthy cultures at work. Practical and inspirational, Jana offered so much for those in leadership and those who “lead without the title.” Time stamps: 1:40 Build a base of knowledge 2:30 The fallacy of work-life balance 3:55 Pitching yourself 5:45 Defining culture 7:00 Listening to your team 9:30 Welcoming dialogue and feedback 10:30 Inviting solutions 12:00 Advocating for yourself 15:20 Leading when you...
2023-09-2123 minJoyosityIdentify Your Values Increase Your Profit with Jenn WhitmerA floating petrie dish. That’s what I used to call cruise ships. Yet, we are on a Disney cruise voyage this week because of Disney’s values. (or a short illustration of how values create profit.) In January, I got to listen to a Disney executive speak about the organization in a 30-person retreat. We got to ask lots of questions. And without reviewing my notes, I can tell you how Disney uses its values as a filter for all decision-making. Disney’s four core values are safety, courtesy, show, and efficiency. They aren’t in any random order. W...
2023-09-2119 minJoyosityHow To Be The Go To Leader -with Jenn Whitmer & Marley MajcherWhat does it really take to be the one in demand? The person people not only call for advice, but the one who also gets the promotion, wins the client, and succeeds with the team. Marley Majcher is joining us on Monday Mentor to show us how. CEO of The Party Goddess! and author, Marley has planned events for A-list celebs such as Pierce Brosnan and Sofia Vergara. So she knows something about being the one people want and hire. She has become a sought-after expert and The Wall Street Journal, BusinessWeek, Entrepreneur magazine and others have cited her...
2023-09-2129 minJoyosityHow Systems Support Your Success with Jenn Whitmer & Diana Fang“Make money while you sleep.” I read that line in a book about 20 years ago, and I was skeptical to say the least. Too good to be true, indeed. Years later, I get it. The author was promoting systems and automations that save time, money, and energy. And today, I’m all “what can I automate!?” And at the same time, I’m a little scared of the tech and the process. Do you ever feel that way with your team? What if you miss something, so you create an overly cumbersome process? Or are there too many choices to automate...
2023-09-2125 minJoyosityHow To Have An Innovation Mindset with Jenn Whitmer & Leo Chan- Leo was a powerhouse of innovation! And how we build this skill that is accessible to everyone. - 3:00 How Leo found innovation and the beauty of it - 5:30 The definition of innovation and why it's for everyone - 8:00 How to have a mindset of innovation 8:45 The future is coming. How do we shape it? 10:30 The difference between innovation and invention 11:00 What's a prototype mindset and how to fight perfectionism 13:50 The beginners mindset 15:00 How to apply innovation to our whole lives 15:38 How innovation empowers your people 20:30 Some homework and vision casting. You can create the future you want.
2023-09-2123 minJoyosityWhy Play Maximizes Leadership with Jenn Whitmer & Gary Ware“The opposite of play is not work; it's depression.” Dr. Stuart Brown. So why do we think play doesn’t belong at work? Because I’m pretty interested in avoiding depression. For myself and those I lead! Gary Ware says, “Play is the cheat code to business success,” and great leaders find ways to develop play for themselves and their teams. How does this strike you? Do you get excited, or do you feel resistant? When I met Gary, I was thrilled to meet someone whose energy fills a room as mine does, and someone who is as passionate about whole...
2023-09-2126 minJoyosityThe Stories Leaders Tell Themselves with Jenn Whitmer & Kindra HallStories are everywhere. Literally. And the stories that show up the most are in our own minds. Kindra Hall, professional storyteller and best-selling author joins me to share tips on how self-storytelling can change your leadership. Order Kindra's book Choose Your Story, Change Your Life: Silence Your Inner Critic and Rewrite Your Life from the Inside Out. https://amzn.to/3cfoiBJ
2023-09-2128 minJoyosity5 Tips For End Of Year Conversations With Jenn WhitmerPerformance reviews, bonus discussions, Thanksgiving dinner conversations...the end of the year is full of communication that can easily become a challenge. Here are five tips to make your conversations more productive.
2023-09-2110 minJoyosityNavigating Leadership With Joyosity With Jenn WhitmerInspired employees not only make your workplace more enjoyable, but also more productive.
This week’s live show I revealed Joyosity, a podcast & live show yes…
And the PODCAST IS LIVE TODAY!
But really, Joyosity is a movement.
A way to lead that will inspire your employees and in turn help your organization to prosper.
I shared some fascinating recent studies on the power of a positive workplace and how right now more than ever our teams are needing something more.
2023-09-2119 minJoyosity3 Reasons To Have Hard Conversations With Jenn WhitmerWhat makes hard conversations hard for you? We all want to avoid discomfort and pain and angst. And still, there are important reasons to face the discomfort of hard conversations. Three practical and inspiring reasons that will help you face hard conversations... and a challenge to help you conquer them!
2023-09-2112 minJoyosityEnnea-What? Enneagram 101 With Jenn WhitmerWhat in the world is the Enneagram? And how does it help your leadership? I recently asked what Enneagram questions you had, and y’all had great ones!
Timestamps:
1:37 What does Enneagram mean?
2:37 What makes the Enneagram different?
3:07 Personality is the lens through which you see the world
4:20 Can an Enneagram number change?
10:00 Your gaps can help you grow!
12:07 The best leaders are self-aware leaders
12: 33 Get your leader personality layers and download the QR code!
2023-09-2118 min
The People PriorityConflict Resolution with Jenn WhitmerJenn Whitmer joins the podcast to discuss conflict resolution and effective communication in the workplace. She emphasizes the importance of understanding conflict as the struggle that arises from limited resources and differing goals. Jenn shares her personal experience as a recovering conflict avoider and provides tips for navigating difficult conversations. She introduces a framework for conflict resolution, which includes forgiveness, reconciliation, rebuilding, and reinstatement. Jenn also highlights the significance of self-awareness and understanding one's conflict resolution style based on the Enneagram personality framework.Jenn Whitmer is an expert on conflict resolution, communication, and leadership. She is an international keynote...
2023-09-1130 minJoyosityJoyosity Podcast Trailer With Jenn WhitmerWe believe true leadership requires more than just surface-level strategies — it requires a profound connection to everything that makes us human. Hear the story of Joyosity’s beginning and how this podcast will be your favorite leadership resource. Through live interviews with experts and leaders, Jenn Whitmer, keynote speaker, consultant, and joy-bringer, guides you on a path to developing as a person and honing your skills as a leader, for you, your team, your family, and your community. And we’re not just hanging in idea-land. We’re moving to action, embracing the challenges that come with leading in a dynami...
2023-09-1108 min
Negotiate AnythingUnlocking the Power of Hope and Self-Leadership in Conflict Resolution with Jenn WhitmerRequest A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/Join us as we explore the intersection of hope, valor, and conflict resolution with renowned speaker and consultant Jenn Whitmer. Learn how to harness the power of hope to envision a better future and overcome fear. Discover the keys to building togetherness, getting buy-in from diverse backgrounds, and fostering effective communication in your community. Gain valuable insights into self-leadership, connection, and creating a harmonious workplace culture. Don't miss this empowering episode that will equip you with the tools to navigate conflicts...
2023-06-0932 min
Speak Like It Matters Podcast026. The Enneagram and Your Speaking Style with Jenn WhitmerSend me a text!In this episode I had the privilege to chat with Enneagram and leadership expert, Jenn Whitmer who also happens to be a good friend of mine.If you are wondering what your natural speaking style is and how you can determine it by simply investigating your Enneagram number, then this episode is definitely for you.Jenn and I chatted about:1. What the Enneagram is2. What each numbers speaking style looks like3. What are the strengths and weaknesses to look out for 4. And s...
2022-10-0445 min
No Labels, No Limits podcast228 - Discovering Confidence Through the Enneagram with Jenn WhitmerWelcome to this week's episode of the No Labels, No Limits podcast where we interview Jenn Whitmer. Jenn's unique specialty is helping teams and leaders solve conflict and personality clashes. She speaks, writes, and coaches about hard topics with infectious joy. Through working with Jenn, you can expect to improve communication, work through conflict, and build self-awareness with the Enneagram. Be prepared! She asks big questions that lead to big dreams and big ideas and big living. Usually, that means laughing along the way.Specializing in interpersonal conflict resolution, leadership, and the Enneagram, Jenn helps others...
2022-03-171h 03
Simply SabbathSabbath & Your Enneagram Number with Jenn WhitmerHow do you know what your soul needs to rest? Is it having alone time? Is it taking a walk in nature? Is it meeting with a friend over coffee? My guest today, Jenn Whitmer, suggests three ways of resting, Stillness, Silence, and Solitude, and how we can evaluate which one we might need more of in our Sabbath practices.
About My Guest
Jenn Whitmer helps teams and leaders solve conflict and personality clashes. She speaks, writes, and coaches about hard topics with infectious joy. Through working with Jenn, people improve communication, work through conflict, an...
2022-01-1247 min
Holding Down the Fort by US VetWealth110: "Conflict is the way to peace." Emotional elasticity, inner work, and the enneagram with Jenn WhitmerHey there, listener! Thank you for checking out our older seasons! As of September 2025, we have revamped our website! So if any episodes or links seem to be missing, don't hesitate to contact Jen at jen@holdingdownthefortpodcast.com---110: "Conflict is the way to peace." Emotional elasticity, inner work, and the enneagram with Jenn WhitmerJenn Whitmer is a former military child, top keynote speaker and professional development consultant, writer, and enneagram coach. Jenn shares her family connection with Jenny Lynne, her experience growing up as a military child, how to create a...
2021-10-0452 min
Going Boldly, Entertainment, Information, Inspiration, & Transformation for Entrepreneurs!A Joy Bringer and an Enn-e-a-gram Expert, Jenn Whitmer.S1-E39 Jenn Whitmer is a Joy Bringer and an Enneagram Expert. She helps entrepreneurs, and business leaders improve communication, solve conflict and personality clashes, and build self-awareness. Jenn speaks, writes, and coaches about hard topics with infectious joy. She asks big questions that lead to big dreams and big ideas and big living. Usually, that means laughing as you will hear on this episode of Going Boldly. We had a lot of fun while we covered a lot of info that a lot of entrepreneurs and aspiring business owners need to hear and internalize! ...
2021-09-2742 min
Breaking Body BiasesMotivation & Enneagrams with Jenn Whitmer - Ep 30Send a text message to the show!Have you ever heard of Enneagrams? The Enneagram is a system of personality typing that describes patterns in how people interpret the world and manage their emotions. The Enneagram describes 9 personality types and maps each of these types on a nine-pointed diagram which helps to illustrate how the types relate to one another.In this week's episode, we learn about Enneagrams from Professional Speaker and certified Enneagram expert Jenn Whitmer.Learn how you are motivated and how that could be helpful or harmful.
2021-09-1350 min
You Need a Counselor PodcastWhat’s Your Motivation? Exploring the Enneagram with Jenn WhitmerJoining the podcast this week is Jenn Whitmer, a speaker, writer and coach. On a daily basis, Jenn helps teams and leaders solve conflict and personality clashes. Through working with Jenn, people improve communication, work through conflict, and build self-awareness with the Enneagram. She asks big questions that lead to big dreams and big ideas and big living.
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Free Resources: jennwhitmer.c...
2021-08-021h 02
Student Ministry ConversationsLet’s Talk Enneagram with Jenn Whitmer | SMC Podcast | Episode 014What is the Enneagram? Can it be used for ministry? How can it help me? Have you ever asked any of these questions?
Come join us as Russell sits down with Leadership Coach and Enneagram expert Jenn Whitmer and talks about the Enneagram.
You can listen to this episode in a variety of formats including Google Podcasts, Spotify, Pocket Casts, Radio Public and Apple Podcasts.
Show Notes
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2021-07-2952 min
You Me and MoneyThe Enneagram 7 with Jenn WhitmerJenn Whitmer is incredible at explaining the Enneagram 7 and we dive deep into the beautiful aspects of this complex type. In this episode, Jenn & Jordan talk about... The core Enneagram 7 type, their desires, fears, and drivers; How 7s can become more in touch with their emotions and move THROUGH them and not away from them; How 7s can interact with conflict; How others can interact with 7s in conflict; and more! About Jenn Whitmer Jenn Whitmer helps teams and leaders solve conflict and personality clashes. She speaks, writes, and coaches about hard topics with in...
2021-07-2750 min
Praise Through ItPraise Through It Together - Conflict Resolution with Jenn WhitmerJenn Whitmer helps teams and leaders solve conflict and personality clashes. She speaks, writes, and coaches about hard topics with infectious joy. Through working with Jenn, people improve communication, work through conflict, and build self-awareness with the Enneagram. She asks big questions that lead to big dreams and big ideas and big living. Usually, that means laughing.
Today it's all about...
Conflict resolution.
Human Connection.
Communication.
Boundaries.
TALKING on the phone (not just texting).
Leadership.
We go through it all with Jenn. She is so generous with her...
2021-06-2922 min
Business Not As Usual with Megan YelaneyWhat's the Meaning of the Different Enneagram Types and How Can You Use It for Your Business? with Jenn WhitmerIn this episode of the #PrettyAwkward Entrepreneur Podcast, I am so excited to be joined by special guest Jenn Whitmer! Jenn is a leadership speaker and an Enneagram coach. She helps leaders solve conflict and personality clashes. Through working with Jenn people are able to improve their communication, work through conflicts and build self-awareness with the use of the Enneagram. Her ability to approach hard topics and help people ask big questions that will help lead them to big dreams is so unique and special! Points we'll discuss include: How Jenn became a coach How digging de...
2021-06-2850 min
Grace In Real Life podcastThe Enneagram + Conflict || Part 2: Diving Deep Into Your Type with Jenn WhitmerHow does your Enneagram type handle conflict? Where does your type get stuck in conflict? What do you need to know about your Enneagram type when you find yourself in conflict? In this interview, speaker, writer, and Enneagram Coach Jenn Whitmer breaks down conflict and the Enneagram, going type-by-type about where each Enneagram type struggles, shines, and what would serve us well to remember. She tells us: what each Enneagram brings to the table in conflict where each type struggles and how each type can practically handle conflict and hard conversations better. Jenn re...
2021-04-0649 min
Better HealthThe Enneagram and Conflict Resolution with Jenn WhitmerKnowing how each person handles conflict can help incredibly when working with people, dating, marriage and more. Jenn dives into how each enneagram number handles conflict. Jenn Whitmer helps teams and leaders solve conflict and personality clashes. She speaks, writes, and coaches about hard topics with infectious joy. Through working with Jenn, people improve communication, work through conflict, and build self-awareness with the Enneagram. She asks big questions that lead to big dreams and big ideas and big living. Usually, that means laughing.Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/peacepowerlead/ j...
2021-03-3043 min
Grace In Real Life podcastThe Enneagram + Conflict: Part 1 The Essentials with Jenn WhitmerWhat is conflict exactly, and how do you know when it’s resolved? Are there specific ways each Enneagram type handles hard conversations and approaches conflict? In this episode, speaker, writer, and Enneagram Coach Jenn Whitmer joins the show. We go in-depth about how to handle hard conversations and conflict using the Enneagram. Jenn shares what conflict is, how you know when it’s resolved, the five steps of genuine reconciliation, and the three major buckets each Enneagram type uses to approach conflict. So y’all, this interview was so good that I split...
2021-03-2352 min
Ignite Your Confidence with Karen LaosWhy Being "Nice" is Counterproductive: Interview with Jenn WhitmerListen as we exchange stories from being raised in the midwest around conflict. Jenn shares a little about the Enneagram and three conflict styles to notice. We talk about the importance of vulnerability and how that affects culture and how everything comes back to what the real problem is.Listen to her story about a moment during a speaking engagement when she realized she's really able to help people.About Jenn:Jenn Whitmer helps teams and leaders solve conflict and personality clashes. She speaks, writes, and coaches about hard topics with infectious joy...
2021-02-1722 min
Hunger for the Hustle PodcastHunger For the Hustle Podcast 0060 - With Jenn Whitmer 🎙️🔴Professional Speaker Jenn Whitmere is a professional speaker and coach and will be joining me on the podcast today to talk about how their personality impacts their team, relationships, and businessEnneagram CoachConflict SpecialistProfessional SpeakerJoin us LIVE or watch back later across all platformsConnect With JennWebsite: https://jennwhitmer.comInsta: @jenn_whitmer https://www.instagram.com/jenn_whitmer/LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/jennwhitmerFacebook: @jennwhitmerspeaks https://www.facebook.com/jennwhitmerspeaks/Twitter: @jenn...
2020-11-2956 min
The Rainy Day Collective PodcastThe One with Jenn Whitmer... {82}Jenn Whitmer came to hang out with Misty for this week's episode. If you aren't familiar with Jenn, she is an speaker and enneagram coach with an absolute brilliance in Conflict Resolution. It was amazing for her to pop over and share some of her brilliance with us! We all have conflict and knowing more specifically how to utilize the knowledge of the enneagram can make a world of difference. (#conflictisopportunity #enneagram #womenempowerment #personalgrowth)
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2020-06-2449 min