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The Room PodcastCreate Your Resilience PlanIn this compelling episode of "The Room - Where Leaders Talk," Jenny DuFresne engages with Dr. Marie-Helene Pelletier, unraveling the intricacies of leadership and mental well-being. Dr. Pelletier's rich journey from a corporate environment to a psychologist and executive coach brings forth invaluable insights. The conversation delves into the impact of workplace culture on mental health and the imperative for leaders to create space for reflection. It highlights the interconnectedness of individual and organizational resilience, emphasizing the need for a strategic approach to mental well-being. Listeners are treated to a profound exploration of the challenges leaders face, the power...2023-12-1347 min
The Room PodcastKick Some Glass: Unleash the Power of Women LeadersIn this compelling episode of The Room - Where Leaders Talk, Jenny DuFresne engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Pattie Grimm, CEO of Advantage Performance & Training, Ltd. Pattie's journey from banking to tech giants like Microsoft unveils pivotal crossroads and leadership revelations. From embracing challenges to crafting a growth mindset, Pattie shares profound insights into her leadership philosophy. The discussion delves into Pattie's bold decisions, leaving the security of a corporate job to start her own company. Their exchange explores the essence of authenticity and the transformative power of embracing opportunities. The episode navigates through Pattie's experiences in male-dominated...2023-12-0642 min
The Room PodcastHow to Harness Intuition to Transform TeamsIn this illuminating episode of The Room - Where Leaders Talk, host Jenny DuFresne engages in a riveting conversation with Helen Nibs, CEO of Helen Nibs Consulting, and a trailblazing corporate alchemist. Nibs' journey from leading multimillion-dollar corporations to integrating intuitive and healing practices into her work unveils a transformative approach to leadership. The discussion explores breaking through conventional corporate mindsets, emphasizing collaboration, and leveraging intuition for holistic decision-making. Nibs' unique perspective challenges the dichotomy of personal and professional selves, offering profound insights for leaders seeking harmony and authenticity in their leadership journey. Tune in to unravel the alchemy...2023-11-2943 min
The Room PodcastTurning Problems into Power: Overcome Challenges and Thrive!In this insightful episode of "The Room - Where Leaders Talk," Jenny DuFresne sits down with Tonisha Stalnaker, CEO of SVS Agency. They delve into Tonisha's diverse career, spanning healthcare, IT, and recruiting, revealing the vital role of resilience and adaptability. She shares her experiences tackling organizational challenges, from transforming recruiting processes to handling difficult personnel situations. One notable story involves managing a large group of employees and the impact it had on her leadership journey. Tonisha's ability to identify problems and take bold action, even in uncomfortable situations, highlights the importance of strong communication and resilience in leadership...2023-11-2252 min
The Room PodcastFrom Burnout to Liberation: A Mom's Path to Well-BeingMelissa Rohlfs, CEO of Free 2 B Coaching, delves into the profound connection between leadership, motherhood, and personal well-being. Melissa's journey as a leader and a mother highlights the common struggles of balancing these roles while dealing with stress, childhood trauma, and inner turmoil. Her transformation is an inspiring testament to the power of healing, introspection, and recognizing that leadership isn't limited to corporate titles. Melissa gives valuable insights on how addressing the root causes of stress and self-doubt can lead to more effective leadership and a happier, healthier life.
Why Leaders Should Listen
Through this p...2023-11-0733 min
The Room PodcastLet Me Finish! How to Navigate Being the "Only" in the RoomIn this episode of "The Room - Where Leaders Talk," Sheryl Mays, CEO of Rise and Shine Consulting and Coaching, discusses her leadership journey and the pivotal lessons she learned along the way. Sheryl emphasizes the importance of understanding that not everyone on your team aspires to be a leader like you and the significance of building alliances. She also highlights the power of mentorship and how her mentor helped her gain confidence as a leader. Sheryl shares her experience breaking into the "boys' club" and finding her voice, a journey many women leaders can relate to. Now, as...2023-11-0236 min
The Room PodcastHow Healthy Leaders Create Great TeamsIn this eye-opening interview, Candice Ludwig, Founder, Appetite for Awesome, offers valuable insights into the nexus of leadership, well-being, and corporate success. Drawing from her extensive background in talent management and health coaching, she underscores the significance of leaders establishing genuine connections with their teams. Candice advocates for a workplace culture that prioritizes support and empathy. Furthermore, she highlights the substantial advantages of investing in employee well-being, detailing how it can yield substantial returns for organizations. Her holistic approach to being a healthy leader encompasses nutrition, physical activity, and mindset. This interview explores various leadership styles, the profound impact...2023-10-3146 min
The Room PodcastHarnessing Your True Leadership Voice: A Journey from MIT to Global EmpowermentIn this inspiring interview, Maria Kellis, CEO, Maria Kellis International, shares her remarkable journey from earning multiple degrees at the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology to experiencing devastating health challenges to redefining success and leadership. She emphasizes the message of hope, highlighting that no one is fundamentally broken, and everyone has the potential for transformation. Maria's story unveils the damaging impact of a belief system rooted in self-doubt, leading her to relentless striving for perfection. Her transformation began when she recognized the need to embrace her true self and let go of the victim mentality. She emphasizes the importance...2023-10-2650 min
The Room PodcastFrom School Principal to CEO: Mastering the Art of Leadership ShiftFrom School Principal to CEO: Mastering the Art of Leadership Shift | Cheri Dixon, CEO, Cheri Dixon Consulting
Cheri's story highlights the importance of the "leadership shift." It's not merely about climbing the corporate ladder; it's about adapting and evolving as a leader. In the podcast, she shares the pivotal moments and lessons that shaped her into the successful CEO she is today. From managing a school to overseeing an entire organization, Cheri's insights are a goldmine for aspiring leaders.
Why should leaders listen to this interview?
Leaders should listen to this interview because it...2023-10-2446 min
The Room PodcastWhy Boldly Inclusive Leadership MattersWhy Boldly Inclusive Leadership Matters | Minette Norman, CEO, Minette Norman Consulting; Author, Boldly Inclusive Leader
In this thought-provoking interview, Minette Norman, a 30-year software industry veteran, shares her journey through the tech world's evolving landscape. She highlights the importance of authenticity and forging one's unique leadership path, emphasizing the need for leaders to speak up, challenge the status quo, and create inclusive environments. Minette also discusses her own experiences with bullying and how it led her to embark on a new path as a consultant, author, and speaker. Her insights on the significance of diversity, equity, inclusion...2023-10-1840 min
The Room PodcastReady to Lead Like a Lioness?Ready to Lead Like a Lioness? | Kimberly Parry, CEO, Emergence Life Coaching
In this enlightening episode of "The Room - Where Leaders Talk," host Jenny DuFresne engages with Kimberly Parry, a life stylist, former professor, and leadership coach, in a profound conversation about leadership and the transformative power of embracing a feminine model of leadership. Kimberly shares her personal journey, from burnout and illness to rediscovering her inner voice and intuition. Together, they explore the shift from a dominant, competitive leadership style to a collaborative, intuitive approach. They emphasize the importance of core values, intention, and self-trust...2023-10-1150 min
The Room PodcastProtect Your People: Your Actions Speak Volumes!Protect Your People: Your Actions Speak Volumes! | Danielle Meadows-Stinnett, CEO & Creative Director, Octane Design Studios
In this enlightening interview, Jenny DuFresne, host of "The Room - Where Leaders Talk," welcomes Danielle Meadows-Stinnett, the CEO and Creative Director of Octane Design Studios. The conversation dives deep into leadership, creativity, and the intersection of values and action. Danielle shares her personal journey from humble beginnings to leading a global team, emphasizing the importance of creativity in leadership. She narrates a pivotal moment when she had to make a courageous decision to protect her team's dignity and values during a...2023-10-0434 min
The Room PodcastWe Celebrate A MilestoneWe're celebrating a big milestone! This is Episode 50! What is the formula to keep going even when it is tough?
Join Jenny DuFresne, Host of The Room Podcast, leadership expert, and CEO of Leaders Transform, a business growth training firm, in this 50th episode of The Room where Jenny shares where the podcast has been and the exciting news about where the podcast is going.
As a leader with over two decades of leadership experience, Jenny shares her journey and interviews leaders who are willing to be vulnerable with their stories.
Do you...2023-09-2010 min
The Room PodcastWhy Leaders Must Get Buy-inHave you ever experienced the consequences of a leader's "decide and announce" approach to change, leaving team members frustrated and uncertain about the future? Have you ever experienced the consequences of a leader's "decide and announce" approach to change, leaving team members frustrated and uncertain about the future?Join Jenny DuFresne, Host of The Room Podcast, leadership expert, and CEO of Leaders Transform, a business growth training firm, in this episode of The Room where Jenny recounts the struggles of a leader, whose ineffective communication led to a team being divided into three groups: those embracing change...2023-08-3017 min
The Room PodcastHow Much Should Loyalty Cost?Have you ever considered the true cost of loyalty in both personal and professional relationships? Loyalty can shape lives, decisions, and even destinies. But when is loyalty worth the price, and when does it become detrimental? Join Jenny DuFresne, Host of The Room Podcast, leadership expert, and CEO of Leaders Transform, a business growth training firm, in this episode of The Room. In this episode, Jenny explores the thought-provoking theme of loyalty's cost. Drawing from personal experiences and contemporary events, she delves into loyalty's impact on individuals, leadership, and even politics. Reflecting on a story of loyalty fr...2023-08-2318 min
The Room PodcastWho Will You Lead in 4 Years?Will your team look more diverse, less diverse, or the same in four year’s time? What is your responsibility as a leader to ensure you are attracting candidates from different backgrounds and different environments? Should you start thinking about non-traditional candidates and non-traditional opportunities? Should this even be a concern for you?
Join Jenny DuFresne, Host of The Room Podcast, leadership expert, and CEO of Leaders Transform, a business growth training firm, in this episode of The Room, as she reflects on the Supreme Court’s decision to repeal the affirmative action ruling and what that mean...2023-07-2618 min
The Room PodcastWanna Know Why You're StuckDo you know why you are stuck as a leader? Are you a middle manager who’s stuck? An executive level or C-Suite level leader who’s stuck? How do you get unstuck? Do you just want to scream in frustration, “Why am I stuck?”
Join Jenny DuFresne, Host of The Room Podcast, leadership expert, and CEO of Leaders Transform, a business growth training firm, in this episode of The Room, as she discusses how leaders should invest in themselves, stop asking for permission, and move their mission forward so they can get unstuck and get out of the c...2023-07-1916 min
The Room PodcastAre You Glorifying Dysfunction?What are the top five attributes that you glorify as a leader? Do you validate the team member who works long hours? Are you proud that you have made yourself accessible 24 hours a day 7 days a week to your team members? Are these characteristics actually healthy or unhealthy for an organization (and for you)?
Join Jenny DuFresne, Host of The Room Podcast, leadership expert, and CEO of Leaders Transform, a business growth training firm, in this episode of The Room, as she explores five different “glorifications” that not only hurt her leadership but also negatively affected her pers...2023-07-0516 min
The Room PodcastAre You Failing to Lead?What happens when you need to be a leader outside of the workplace? Have you ever had to be a leader for your family? For your partner? What happens when you need to be a leader for those who you most care about outside of work? How do you talk to your children?
Join Jenny DuFresne, Host of The Room Podcast, leadership expert, and CEO of Leaders Transform, a business growth training firm, in this deeply personal episode of The Room, as she shares her most recent experience of racism not in the workplace, and not directly...2023-06-2826 min
The Room PodcastIf You Don't Say NoWhat kind of culture have you curated for your team? Do you have a culture of no when it comes to prioritizing work? Or does the culture enable people to say yes, become more stressed, and become overloaded with tasks? Is your team overextended?
Join Jenny DuFresne, Host of The Room Podcast, leadership expert, and CEO of Leaders Transform, a business growth training firm, in this episode of The Room, as she discusses the importance of setting a healthy culture where it’s ok to say “no” and how setting boundaries will increase the quality of work for yo...2023-06-2113 min
The Room PodcastI Want to Give UpDoes your leadership journey ever feel like a marathon? Do the goals you’ve set for yourself, your team, or your company just seem unachievable at times? Or do you sometimes just lack the motivation to go after them? Spoiler alert: this happens to most leaders!
Join Jenny DuFresne, Host of The Room Podcast, leadership expert, and CEO of Leaders Transform, a business growth training firm, in this episode of The Room, as she compares her challenges with preparing for the Marine Corps Marathon with the daily struggles of being a leader. Jenny will discuss how consistency pl...2023-06-1416 min
The Room PodcastI'm Crazy to Do This!Do you have an internal voice that consistently questions you? Do you hear it telling you, “You’re crazy, you’ll never get it done?” Or maybe it whispers, “You don’t have the skills to accomplish that big a goal!” What does your voice of doubt nag you about? What does your negative voice hold you back from?
Join Jenny DuFresne, Host of The Room Podcast, leadership expert, and CEO of Leaders Transform, a business growth training firm, in this episode of The Room, as she translates her crazy new goal to valuable leadership lessons and how she “minds...2023-05-1019 min
The Room PodcastI'm Burned Out, Now What?So you’ve realized you’re burned out. Now what do you do? You’ve tried counseling and other coping mechanisms to deal with burnout, but somehow are you still left feeling mentally, emotionally, and physically exhausted.
Join Jenny DuFresne, Host of The Room Podcast, leadership expert, and CEO of Leaders Transform, a business growth training firm, in this episode of The Room, as she shares her story of burnout and four different tools she used to bring her back to center. She shares how you can bring back your inner spark…in other words, how to combat b...2023-05-0323 min
The Room PodcastAre You Headed for Burnout?How are your people showing up at work if 86% of remote employees report experiencing burnout? What is happening to the quality of services if 70% of in-person employees report experiencing burnout? There is a deafening silence around the impacts of burnout for our teams. And few people are addressing the leader experiencing burnout.
Join Jenny DuFresne, Host of The Room Podcast, leadership expert, and CEO of Leaders Transform, a business growth training firm, in this episode of The Room, as she explores the data around burnout and offers a few signs of burnout to become aware of in yo...2023-04-0518 min
The Room PodcastWhy is Selfcare so Hard?We hear over and over the importance of self-care. With so much talk about self-care, too many leaders struggle to prioritize self-care. What happens when four critical domains of our lives are out of alignment?
Join Jenny DuFresne, Host of The Room Podcast, leadership expert, and CEO of Leaders Transform, a business growth training firm, in this episode of The Room, as she explores the idea of self-care and how a person's perception of their value and worth may be a critical area to address when it comes to the challenges of caring for self.
As...2023-03-2920 min
The Room PodcastI've Lost My Edge, Now What?Know any high performing people? You know those people who must have body doubles for all the accomplishments and successes they've racked up. Do we ever stop to wonder if high performing people ever experience themselves differently? Is it possible for a high performer to become a less-than-average performer?
Join Jenny DuFresne, Host of The Room Podcast, leadership expert, and CEO of Leaders Transform, a business growth training firm, in this episode of The Room, as she shares her experience of going from a high performing person to asking the question, “how did my edge get so du...2023-03-2226 min
The Room PodcastI'm Breaking My SilenceChange is constant. We’ll all agree that change isn’t something we can contain or even stop. Anyone in a leadership role is faced with navigating change daily. But what happens when it’s too much? What impact does ambiguity, rapid change, and constant tough choices have on us?
Join Jenny DuFresne, Host of The Room Podcast, leadership expert, and CEO of Leaders Transform, a business growth training firm, in this episode of The Room, as she shares her personal insight on the impacts of change in her leadership role as an entrepreneur. This episode is not on...2023-03-1532 min
The Room PodcastI Failed at My Goals in the PastHave you lost faith in your ability to achieve the goals that you set out to achieve? Or perhaps you don’t even know where you should start? Or perhaps you’re a leader whose been successful in the past but now struggles with setting and finishing goals?
Join Jenny DuFresne, Host of The Room Podcast, leadership expert, and CEO of Leaders Transform, a business growth training firm, in this episode of The Room, the fifth episode in a series of Change Proof Goals. Jenny will look back at her failed goals and share how she processed those...2022-12-2816 min
The Room PodcastHow to Create Change Proof GoalsHave you set goals for yourself only to have someone impose limitations on you just because of your gender, your race, your sexuality, or your background? What if you were to change your mindset on how to set your goals so that you can achieve them? No limitations, just an inspired life with no limits and no boundaries.
Join Jenny DuFresne, Host of The Room Podcast, leadership expert, and CEO of Leaders Transform, a business growth training firm, in this episode of The Room, in this fourth epdies in a series of Change Proof Goals. Jenny will d...2022-12-2122 min
The Room PodcastPowerful Levers Ignite Your 2023 GoalsAsk yourself: What has gotten in the way of achieving results? Is it lack of commitment? Or perhaps it’s because you failed to have specific outcomes for those results? Or maybe did it just come down to desire for those goals?
Join Jenny DuFresne, Host of The Room Podcast, leadership expert, and CEO of Leaders Transform, a business growth training firm, in this episode of The Room, in this third episode in a series of Change Proof Goals. She will share three powerful levels that will help you reach your 2023 goals. Jenny will help you unpack what...2022-12-1416 min
The Room Podcast5 Reasons We Don't Achieve GoalsWhat gets in the way of your success? Do you fall short of your goals? Have you ever stopped and took a moment to think about why you didn’t achieve you goal? Like really, deeply thought about it?
Join Jenny DuFresne, Host of The Room Podcast, leadership expert, and CEO of Leaders Transform, a business growth training firm, in this episode of The Room, in this second episode in a series of Change Proof Goals. She will explain five reasons why leaders so often fall short of achieving their goals—and how to change that. Get started...2022-12-0716 min
The Room PodcastYou Gotta Look Back to Go ForwardWith 2023 just around the corner, have you started thinking about your New Year’s Resolutions? Or maybe you’ve been thinking about the New Year’s Resolutions that you didn’t keep this year. Want some advice? Stop thinking about the resolutions, they just don’t work!
Join Jenny DuFresne, Host of The Room Podcast, leadership expert, and CEO of Leaders Transform, a business growth training firm, in this episode of The Room, in this second episode in a series of Change Proof Goals. She will explain five reasons why leaders so often fall short of achieving their goals—...2022-11-3017 min
The Room PodcastYou Can't Do the Same Sh*tAs we edge closer to the end of 2022, how will you walk into 2023? What will you do that is different? As leaders, we can’t be stuck in a 20th century leadership style because it simply doesn’t work anymore. We have to take the time to challenge ourselves. What is your vision or new idea for how to lead? If you don’t take the time to challenge yourself, you’ll be doing the same thing over and over. And as a leader, you can’t keep doing the same sh-t!
Join Jenny DuFresne, Host of The Room P...2022-10-1916 min
The Room PodcastWho Has Your Back?You might’ve heard the phrase, “leadership is inherently lonely.” As the stress increases for a leader, the more challenged our communication gets, and then more we’re having to deal with even more complex problems. Who do you turn to when this happens? Who has your back when this happens? Who is actively investing in you?
Join Jenny DuFresne, Host of The Room Podcast, leadership expert, and CEO of Leaders Transform, a business growth training firm, in this episode of The Room, as she explores the importance of not being alone on one’s leadership journey and how to...2022-10-1214 min
The Room PodcastCan I Get A Break?The global pandemic. Supply chain issues. Economic uncertainty. The great resignation. Extreme weather events. And the list goes on…as leaders we are expected to thrive in spite of the turbulence, the uncertainty, and the constant change when in reality most of us just want to scream, “can I get a break?!”
Join Jenny DuFresne, Host of The Room Podcast, leadership expert, and CEO of Leaders Transform, a business growth training firm, in this episode of The Room, as she discusses how leaders can get the help that they need to be as effective as possible so they c...2022-10-0515 min
The Room PodcastI'm Being Undermined at WorkIt starts subtly. You feel that your authority is decreasing. You begin to doubt every single initiative you’ve started. You feel micromanaged. Your achievements are minimized. You’re constantly interrupted and your ideas are not supported. You feel isolated. Then you realize and ask: is my boss undermining me?
Join Jenny DuFresne, Host of The Room Podcast, leadership expert, and CEO of Leaders Transform, a business growth training firm, in this episode of The Room, as she discusses the impacts of a boss who undermines their people. She shares ideas and helpful tips for how to take...2022-09-2119 min
The Room PodcastDo You Lead Like the Queen?What is your leadership style? Does your leadership reflect someone who is stiff, showing no emotions and reserve? Or are you more approachable, relatable, and connectable? In other words, are you a HM King Charles III or HM Queen Elizabeth II?
Join Jenny DuFresne, Host of The Room Podcast, leadership expert, and CEO of Leaders Transform, a business growth training firm, in this episode of The Room, as she reflects on HM Queen Elizabeth II’s leadership journey and how it evolved over her 70 years as Queen of England. Did Queen Elizabeth II feel confident and ready wh...2022-09-1420 min
The Room PodcastI Have to Get an AbortionWhat would you do if an employee comes into your office and says, "I need to have an abortion." How do you respond? Do we moralize them and say it's God's will you're pregnant? Or, if you're pro-life, do you allow your personal convictions to be revealed? Or do you take some sort of balanced position? The bigger question is: should leaders assert our personal convictions in the work environment?
Join Jenny DuFresne, Host of The Room Podcast, leadership expert, and CEO of Leaders Transform, a business growth training firm, in this episode of The Room, as...2022-08-3119 min
The Room PodcastI Couldn't Stand to Be Around HerWhat is a leader's role when it comes to social and political issues at work? How do you manage when employees' have conversations about what is affecting them—from social justice movements, to political beliefs, to controversial theories, or books? Can you afford to ignore these conversations? What happens when it starts negatively affecting the culture of the workplace?
Join Jenny DuFresne, Host of The Room Podcast, leadership expert, and CEO of Leaders Transform, a business growth training firm, in this episode of The Room, as she explains how one book completely changed the atmosphere of a bu...2022-08-2422 min
The Room PodcastI'm HIV PositiveWhat would you do if an employee walked into your office first thing Monday morning and shared life-altering news? News that would affect them for the rest of their lives? Would you maintain your role and separate yourself from the employee and only offer professional advice? Or would you see your employee as a human being whose suffering and empathize with them while possibly crossing the professional boundary in order to comfort them?
Join Jenny DuFresne, Host of The Room Podcast, leadership expert, and CEO of Leaders Transform, a business growth training firm, in this episode of...2022-08-1719 min
The Room PodcastIs Courage in Short Supply?What does it mean to be a courageous leader? Is it the same thing as being a hero? What is the difference? How can leaders stand up and use their voice when it’s the least convenient and has the potential to be the greatest cost? What does it mean to have the ability to persevere despite the circumstances?
Join Jenny DuFresne, Host of The Room Podcast, leadership expert, and CEO of Leaders Transform, a business growth training firm, in this episode of The Room, as she discusses recent national headlines and the lack of courage displayed by...2022-08-1022 min
The Room PodcastAre You a Courageous Leader?Are you a leader who leads with your heart? Do you lead with empathy? Do you take the time to look at multiple sides, get information from all sides of an issue? Do you make studied and reflective decisions? Are you a leader who acts against group think group think is really beginning to destroy our communities?
Join Jenny DuFresne, Host of The Room Podcast, leadership expert, and CEO of Leaders Transform, a business growth training firm, in this episode of The Room, as she reflects on the hearings of the Jan 6th committee and challenges leaders...2022-08-0316 min
The Room PodcastWhat Would You Do If Your Boss Broke the Law?There is one question for leaders that is seemingly simple to answer on the surface, but when you think about it, it's not as easy to answer as one might think. The question is: Is it easy to be courageous? Think about it. Would you be courageous in the face of losing your job, your reputation, your basic needs? Would anybody be courageous?
Join Jenny DuFresne, Host of The Room Podcast, leadership expert, and CEO of Leaders Transform, a business growth training firm, in this episode of The Room, as she reflects on what it means to b...2022-07-2715 min
The Room PodcastYour Best Employee is Leaving YouWhat is the true cost for not valuing your people? What if your best employee asks to double her salary, would you give it to her? Would you even recognize that maybe she deserves it? Or will you let her go because you can just find someone else—someone cheaper—to fill her shoes?
Join Jenny DuFresne, Host of The Room Podcast, leadership expert, and CEO of Leaders Transform, a business growth training firm, in this episode of The Room, as she describes the true cost of not valuing your team. Jenny talks through all the costs of uni...2022-07-2014 min
The Room PodcastWhen the Going Gets RoughWhat’s the most difficult thing about your leadership role? Do you ever feel like you are the only one who has experienced the challenges and difficulties you face day in and day out? What do you do when you can't make head or tails of what's going on around you?
Join Jenny DuFresne, Host of The Room Podcast, leadership expert, and CEO of Leaders Transform, a business growth training firm, in this episode of The Room, as she explains how all the challenges a leader faces are all normal. Yes, all normal. During these tough times, le...2022-07-1314 min
The Room PodcastDo You Have this Powerful Leadership Tool?What would you do if you had access to one of the most powerful leadership tools? A tool that doesn’t cost anything, doesn’t require additional degrees, a tool that has helped leaders build multimillion dollar companies and has guided world leaders through chaotic times? Would you grab it? Would you use it?
Join Jenny DuFresne, Host of The Room Podcast, leadership expert, and CEO of Leaders Transform, a business growth training firm, in this episode of The Room, as she shares the tool that has changed the game for thousands of leaders all over the world...2022-07-0619 min
The Room PodcastAre You Stressed Out?So many leaders take on the triumphs of a job well done, yet at the same time absorb all the impacts of disappointment. Many successful leaders work long hours…long days…long weeks…long years. And in the process of their upward successes, they lose themselves. They sacrifice everything they have and often find themselves unbalanced and burned out. Sound familiar?
Join Jenny DuFresne, Host of The Room Podcast, leadership expert, and CEO of Leaders Transform, a business growth training firm, in this episode of The Room as she talks about the importance of radical self-c...2022-06-2914 min
The Room PodcastMy $20,000 MistakeWhat is the biggest mistake you’ve made in your career? What caused the mistake? Was it because you got caught up in a hype? Or perhaps you sold yourself short? Sometimes when an opportunity presents itself, we need to take a step back and breath, otherwise we might make a $20,000 mistake.
Join Jenny DuFresne, Host of The Room Podcast, leadership expert, and CEO of Leaders Transform, a business growth training firm, in this episode of The Room, as she continues to share her story from Episode 14 when she worked with a civil rights icon… and the $20,000 mist...2022-06-2214 min
The Room PodcastIs the Hype Blinding You?It is important for leaders to stay clearheaded and take a step back to look at the situation. But what happens when you meet your hero? Or when you get really caught up in an experience? Or an opportunity presents itself that you just cannot pass up?
Join Jenny DuFresne, Host of The Room Podcast, leadership expert, and CEO of Leaders Transform, a business growth training firm, in this episode of The Room, as she shares her experience of working with a civil rights icon, who had changed thousands of lives, and how she became starstruck during t...2022-06-1513 min
The Room PodcastWhy People Leave LeadersWhen was the last time you received feedback? Last week? Last month? Never? Nearly 65% of employees say they would appreciate acknowledgement and understand where they are and how they can do better from their leaders. If feedback is so important for leaders and employees, why don’t we do it more? How can we get better?
Join Jenny DuFresne, Host of The Room Podcast, leadership expert, and CEO of Leaders Transform, a business growth training firm, in this episode of The Room, as she discusses the importance of feedback and the cost to companies who don’t give f...2022-06-0820 min
The Room PodcastAre You Confusing People?With hundreds of business and leadership books on effective communication, why are leaders still so bad about communicating? Because it's more than just communication—its about ensuring lines of authority and responsibility are clear. It's recognizing the impact of lack of clarity and communication can have in organizations and knowing we must take into consideration the listener and what they understand about our vision.
Join Jenny DuFresne, Host of The Room Podcast, leadership expert, and CEO of Leaders Transform, a business growth training firm, in this episode of The Room, as she shares her story of when she...2022-06-0118 min
The Room PodcastIs Doubt Running You?Did you know that 70% of leaders experience what’s known as imposter syndrome? Imposter syndrome is a pattern of self-doubt that most leaders experience in their lifetime. Self-doubt is not a fact, its an emotion and it has the ability to sidetrack even the best leaders.
Join Jenny DuFresne, Host of The Room Podcast, leadership expert, and CEO of Leaders Transform, a business growth training firm, in this episode of The Room, as she discusses how self-doubt can negatively affect a leader and how leaders can recognize and respond to the imposter syndrome.
As a leade...2022-05-2519 min
The Room PodcastLeaders Can't Be SilentWhy are leaders willing to talk about some topics…but not others? Do we sometimes decide to avoid to hard topics and not say anything because it “might be easier” or we’re afraid of saying the wrong thing? As leaders we can not afford to be silent when traumatic things happen that affect our team and our people.
Join Jenny DuFresne, Host of The Room Podcast, leadership expert, and CEO of Leaders Transform, a business growth training firm, in this BONUS episode of The Room, where she reflects on why leaders were willing to share social media post...2022-05-2018 min
The Room PodcastWhen You're Not ValuedHave you ever worked in an environment where you just weren't valued, where your contributions weren't valued, where your observations weren't valued, just you just weren't valued at all?
Join Jenny DuFresne, Host of The Room Podcast, leadership expert, and CEO of Leaders Transform, a business growth training firm, in this episode of The Room, as she discusses the impact and influence leaders have on people…both the good and the bad. She reflects on her experiences in the Marine Corps and how they have formed and shaped the ways she works with leaders in companies tod...2022-05-1816 min
The Room PodcastHe Didn't Believe I Could...Have you ever changed someone’s idea of what you were capable of? How did you do it? How did it make you feel? Or, are you currently trying to change someone’s preconceived notion of your capabilities?
Join Jenny DuFresne, Host of The Room Podcast, leadership expert, and CEO of Leaders Transform, a business growth training firm, in this episode of The Room, as she reflects on leadership lessons from the Marine Corps that shaped how she built organizations, gave her purpose, and the day where she changed one senior leader’s mind about the capability of wom...2022-05-1117 min
The Room PodcastDon't Let Limitations Stop YouHave you ever experienced someone telling you, “you can’t do that because you’re too old, too young, a woman, a man, (or you fill in the blank)?” How did you overcome other peoples’ expectations of you? Or...have you unintentionally set standards for different departments or different groups of people?
Join Jenny DuFresne, Host of The Room Podcast, leadership expert, and CEO of Leaders Transform, a business growth training firm, in this episode of The Room, as she shares her early leadership journey in the Marine Corps when she was told “you cannot do that” and how she ov...2022-05-0416 min
The Room PodcastAre You The Reason They Leave?Think about the people that really excelled under your leadership. Think about the people who did not flourish under your leadership. Sometimes knowingly and sometimes unknowingly, leaders strip away important things that have made employees or team members feel very valued. How do you handle that? Are you the reason why your team members leave?
Join Jenny DuFresne, Host of The Room Podcast, leadership expert, and CEO of Leaders Transform, a business growth training firm, in this episode of The Room, as she shares her story about two very different bosses—one who created a high culture of...2022-04-2715 min
The Room PodcastHow Trust Brings the MagicWhy are leaders reluctant to invest in people? They often spend more time putting out fires instead of figuring out the next big step. However, if a leader trusts their team members more can get accomplished. Do you trust your team?
Join Jenny DuFresne, Host of The Room Podcast, leadership expert, and CEO of Leaders Transform, a business growth training firm, in this episode of The Room, as she shares her leadership story about her first boss who mentored her, challenged her, and trusted her to get some of the toughest responsibilities in the office…including some as...2022-04-2011 min
The Room PodcastWhen Fear Takes OverWhat happens when fear seizes a leader? Who can they turn to? Are leaders allowed to be vulnerable to connect and open their heart to those around them?
Join Jenny DuFresne, Host of The Room Podcast, leadership expert, and CEO of Leaders Transform, a business growth training firm, in this episode of The Room, as she concludes her leadership lessons from Marine Corps bootcamp. Listen as she shares the story of an amazing leader who championed her when she was fired from her leadership role when she suffered baseless accusations and the leader who picked her back...2022-04-1315 min
The Room PodcastWill Smith's $600 Million SlapAs a leader, have you ever wanted to slap someone the way Will Smith slapped Chris Rock? Or maybe not physically slap someone, but do something that’s so out of character for you it might as well be a slap seen around the world? How does a leader come back from that? Or are there ways in which we can avoid the proverbial slap altogether?
Join Jenny DuFresne, Host of The Room Podcast, leadership expert, and CEO of Leaders Transform, a business growth training firm, in this BONUS episode of The Room, as she shares her le...2022-04-0812 min
The Room PodcastTo Accuse a LeaderWhat happens when a leader’s credibility is destroyed? How does that leader recover from a destroyed career? You are grinding really hard and moving forward, when someone pulls the rug from underneath you. What next? Were you humiliated? Did you hide your emotions? Did it kill your enthusiasm and drive?
Join Jenny DuFresne, Host of The Room Podcast, leadership expert, and CEO of Leaders Transform, a business growth training firm, in this episode of The Room, as she shares her compelling story from Marine Corps bootcamp about being accused as a racist and fired from her le...2022-04-0614 min
The Room PodcastWhen People Don’t Like YouAs leaders, our job is to connect with people no matter their background or beliefs. But what happens with someone you’re trying to connect with doesn’t believe in you? Or is jealous of your success? Or worse—tries to stab you in the back to bring you down?
Join Jenny DuFresne, Host of The Room Podcast, leadership expert, and CEO of Leaders Transform, a business growth training firm, in this episode of The Room, as she shares her betrayal from another recruit during Marine Corps boot camp and what she learned from it.
As a l...2022-03-3011 min
The Room PodcastMy Early Leadership JourneyLeadership is a whole lot more than getting people to follow you. Sure, we hear about inspirational and motivational stories, but what about the fact that leadership is sometimes the grind of making really difficult decisions?
Join Jenny DuFresne, Host of The Room Podcast, leadership expert, and CEO of Leaders Transform, a business growth training firm, in this episode of The Room, as she shares her early leadership journey from childhood until the grind of Marine Corps bootcamp.
As a leader with over two decades of leadership experience, Jenny shares her journey and interviews leaders...2022-03-2411 min
The Room PodcastWelcome to The RoomHave you ever wondered how successful leaders navigated tough situations? And how did they come out on the other side with seemingly little to no bumps or bruises? Join Jenny DuFresne, Host of The Room Podcast, leadership expert, and CEO of Leaders Transform, a business growth training firm, in this inaugural episode of The Room, as she explores and asks the questions that many people want to know about leadership, but never ask. As a leader with over two decades of leadership experience, Jenny shares her journey and interviews leaders who are willing to be vu...2022-03-2110 min
E3 Podcast with Melissa Johnson5 Radical Actions for Women Leaders ft. Jenny DufresneJenny DuFresne is the CEO/Founder, Leaders Transform, a leadership training platform with the purpose to build Better Leaders for a Better World. Jenny and her team support senior executives and mid-level managers to build great teams, reduce employee turnover, and build vibrant company culture. Jenny’s 10-year service as a United States Marine forms her leadership foundation. As a trailblazing leader, she applied these leadership lessons to found the only all-male public charter elementary school in Washington, DC and the only all-male early childhood program in the Nation. She is the international bestselling author of the book, From Emp...2021-12-2333 min
The Exploring Leadership ShowEP41: The Exploring Leadership Show with Special Guest Jenny DuFresneThis was an incredibly fun and powerful conversation with Jenny. We cover a range of topics, all packed with powerful potential to positively change the way you approach life and leadership. Yes, that was a lot of P’s all together but hopefully that increases the chance that you’ll listen in! 😊Jenny DuFresne is a transformational leader, serial entrepreneur, international bestselling author, and leadership speaker. As CEO, DuFresne Solutions Group, a leadership development and training company, Jenny and her team trained more than 3,000 mid-level leaders and managers to increase impact, improve communication, and build great teams. DSG is...2021-07-0743 min
The Ambitious Entrepreneur Podcast Network[Ep 135] Setback? Bounce Back! Chart Your Path to SuccessSetback? Bounce Back! Chart Your Path to Success My guest today says, “Leadership is an inside job. A leader’s inner relationship is the most important competency to develop.” Joining me today is Jenny DuFresne. Jenny is the CEO, DuFresne Solutions Group, a leadership development and training firm. The DSG team has trained over 3,000 mid-level [...]
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Women In Leadership[Ep 135] Setback? Bounce Back! Chart Your Path to SuccessSetback? Bounce Back! Chart Your Path to Success My guest today says, “Leadership is an inside job. A leader’s inner relationship is the most important competency to develop.” Joining me today is Jenny DuFresne. Jenny is the CEO, DuFresne Solutions Group, a leadership development and training firm. The DSG team has trained over 3,000 mid-level [...]
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The Truth About Things That Suck"From Empty to Overflow," with Jenny DuFresneJenny DuFresne is the CEO of the DuFresne Solutions Group, a leadership development and training firm. As a result of working with her firm, mid-level managers build great teams, reduce employee turnover, and build vibrant company culture. Jenny’s 10-year service as a United States Marine forms her leadership foundation. As a trailblazing leader, she applied these leadership lessons to found the only all-male public charter elementary school in Washington, DC, and the only all-male early childhood program in the Nation. She is the international bestselling author of the book, From Empty to Overflow. In the...2021-01-111h 00
Stellar FirmaStellar Firma Season 2 Outtakes (Part 2)Stellar Firma Season 2 Outtakes (Part 2) Gosh darns and fiddlesticks CLIENT - They can’t all be winners Consultant recommendation: I’ll be in my trailer... also, can someone please buy me a trailer.Content warnings:Overtly sexual noisesReferences to medical conditions and procedures.This edition contains repeated loud beeps.Special thanks to this week's Patrons: Rudy Urroz, Stacy Falcon, Ariana, Eleanor Smith-Dufresne, Ken Yuen, Bruna R. Scheuer, Ben Nothing, Sandro Ortega, Quinn, cecil with a cool...2020-09-2522 min
From Empty to OverflowJoin us on Women Lead Radio as Michelle Bergquist, your host of Women Who Lead, has a conversation with Jenny DuFresne, Chief Executive Officer of DuFresne Solutions Group LLC on how women leaders can lead without sacrifice or compromise to their well-being.2017-08-2534 min
SimulcastSimulcast Journal Club Podcast 4
In our April journal club podcast Ben and Vic discuss the paper of the month – a classic debriefing article.
Jenny W. Rudolph, PhD, Robert Simon, EdD, Ronald L. Dufresne, MS, and Daniel B. Raemer, PhD There’s No Such Thing as “Nonjudgmental” Debriefing: A Theory and Method for Debriefing with Good Judgment. Simulation in Healthcare • Volume 1, Number 1, Spring 2006
We then reviewed some recent papers
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In our March journal club podcast Ben and Vic discuss the paper of the month Marshall, S. D. (2017) “Helping experts and expert teams perform under duress: an agenda for cognitive aid research.” Anaesthesia, 72: 289–295. doi:10.1111/anae.13707. We shared some highlights from the online discussion, and Ben’s pdf summary is also included here. There’s more to a good checklist thean we realise.
We then reviewed 3 recent papers (links below)
Greig PR, Darbyshire JL, Richards E ‘The most useful exercise of medical school’: simulated death can be successfully incorporated into unde...2017-04-0228 min
Thriving EntrepreneurThriving Entrepreneur – How to Lead Powerfully with Jenny DufresneOften, most of us are so busy working that we tend to forget about the important things in life such as family, relationships, and most importantly ourselves. This is more evident to leaders because they tend to be workaholics. They carry the biggest responsibilities because how they act inside and outside the workplace has a significant impact on their employees. As a leader, you need to know how to draw the line between working for a living and living for your work.Five things that most leaders glorify:1. Glorification of sacrifice2. Glorification of excessive hours3...2017-01-2359 min
HOW TO LEAD POWERFULLY WITH JENNY DUFRESNEOften, most of us are so busy working that we tend to forget about the important things in life such as family, relationships, and most importantly ourselves. This is more evident to leaders because they tend to be workaholics. They carry the biggest responsibilities because how they act inside and outside the workplace has a significant impact on their employees. As a leader, you need to know how to draw the line between working for a living and living for your work.
Five things that most leaders glorify:
1. Glorification of sacrifice
2. Glorification of excessive hours
3. Glorification pf physical illness
4. Glorification o...2017-01-1700 min
Thriving EntrepreneurHOW TO LEAD POWERFULLY WITH JENNY DUFRESNEOften, most of us are so busy working that we tend to forget about the important things in life such as family, relationships, and most importantly ourselves. This is more evident to leaders because they tend to be workaholics. They carry the biggest responsibilities because how they act inside and outside the workplace has a significant impact on their employees. As a leader, you need to know how to draw the line between working for a living and living for your work. Five things that most leaders glorify: 1. Glorification of sacrifice 2. Glorification of excessive hours 3. Glorification pf physical illness 4. Glorification o...2017-01-1759 min