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The Messy Middle MattersEp 06: People Management: Not Just a Step Up, A Career ShiftBeing good at your job doesn’t automatically mean you’ll be good at managing people. So why do so many companies treat management as the default next step?
In this episode, Indra and Amanda dig into the myths and realities of people management—why some folks are promoted before they’re ready, what actually makes a great leader, and why management isn’t just a promotion but an entirely different job. They explore the essential skills needed to succeed, the emotional labor of leadership, and alternative career paths for those who want to grow without managing people.2025-04-0928 min
You Betcha She Did! Life Advice, Business Tips for Rad Women Entrepreneurs, Leaders, Coaches63 | Nurturing Leadership and Overcoming Adversity: Crucial Insights from Coach Jen DaryWhat if the challenges you encounter in life were the stepping stones to your greatest personal and professional triumphs? That's precisely the inspiring reality of our remarkable guest, Jen Dary, the guiding light behind Plucky. As a leadership coach to professionals from the world's leading companies, including Google and the New York Times, Jen's insights into the work culture, remote work, and relationship-building in a remote environment are unparalleled.The conversation takes a heartfelt turn as we delve into the personal side of our formidable guest. Jen graciously invites us into her world, shedding light on her...2023-11-1429 min
People and Projects Podcast: Project Management PodcastPPP 390 | From Brain Tumor Survivor To Leadership Expert: The Inspiring Journey Of Jen DaryIntroducing Jen Dary In most of our episodes, I’m introducing you to an author of a new book, looking for ways to apply key ideas from what they’ve written. But every once in a while, I come across someone who I just think is interesting--someone who brings a fresh perspective to the discussion that would help all of us who want to get better at leading teams and delivering projects. Today, I’m excited to introduce you to Jen Dary. Jen is the founder of a company that champions the concept that a...2023-08-2652 min
HIRED! The Podcast With Travis MillerLeading With Confidence & Authenticity (Ft. Jen Dary) | Ep. #32Welcome to another episode of HIRED! The Podcast! Join your host Travis Miller in an engaging conversation with the incredible Jen Dary – writer, visionary Plucky founder, and host of the "Be Plucky Podcast".In this episode, Travis and Jen explore the fascinating world of embracing unique career backgrounds and the impactful art of storytelling. Discover the significance of acknowledging individual skills and understanding the distinctive contributions that each person brings to their journey. And that's not all – get ready for an exclusive peek into the realm of successful leadership coaching. Jen's expertise shines through as she unveils the...2023-08-0938 min
Chatting with Christine: Tech Careers & Badass WomenJEN DARY: Asking The Right Questions, Handling Layoffs, & Career Decisions | WOMEN OF INSPIRATIONJen Dary is a highly sought-after leadership coach, entrepreneur, brain tumor survivor, mom, podcast host, and founder of Plucky where she coaches CEOs, entrepreneurs, and leaders at every level to create healthy work dynamics and a better work life for all humans.
Jen had a lot of golden advice on the types of questions we should ask in informational interviews and in mentorships! She even has products that can help you with that! In the midst of all the layoffs, Jen also had pointers and tips for mid-level managers that have to deal with the layoffs and communicate them...2023-07-1855 min
Warrior MindsetJen Dary: Leadership Coaching, Legacy and Dealing with LifeIn 2016, Jen was faced with a life-changing event when she discovered a brain tumor. Determined to beat the odds, she underwent a craniotomy and took a break from her business for six months to recover. During this time, she wrote a book about her experience, "I Believe in Everything", which took her six years to complete. However, despite her efforts, the book faced rejection and Jen took a pause for her mental health. She is now considering starting her own independent press.Jen's journey is not just about overcoming a health challenge but also...2023-02-1059 min
Giant Robots Smashing Into Other Giant Robots395: Energy, Perspective, Priorities, and Intention with Jen Dary of PluckyChad talks to Leadership Coach and Founder of Plucky, Jen Dary, about working with individuals and companies to create healthy dynamics at work.
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Elevate PodcastJen Dary is Here to Support YouDeep breaths, y'all. What a time to be alive. Don't you wish you had a mentor or coach who you could vent to and process with? That's why we invited Jen Dary on to talk about what managers can be doing to help their teams through troubling times. We just love Jen Dary. We know you will, too.
Be sure to check out her One-On-One packs (https://shop.beplucky.com/) and her workshops and training courses for new managers at BePlucky.com.2020-04-2136 min
Mom Deconstructed PodcastEP42: Are Social Norms Stifling My Child's Creativity?This week we are deconstructing last week's episode with Jen Dary of Beplucky.com. If you haven't listened, be sure to download Episode 41, which is chock full of inspiring insights and positive perspectives despite facing an insane life challenge. Join us this week as we discuss our highs and lows, our words of the year and our hopes for the future. Listen as Liz and Kate discuss:High: February break bliss.Low: Imposing social norms on your children, is this stifling their creativity?Children being heartbroken by opinions of their peers.Books that we re-read over and...2019-03-0700 min
Progression Podcast#3: Jen Dary on Becoming a Manager and Taking a BreakThis episode, I'm chatting to Jen Dary, a leadership coach, workshop organiser, writer and card-maker from California. Jen runs Plucky, a company focused on helping companies and their people create happier workplaces. We like that!
We talk about the strange need for managers and leaders to spend time creating physical things, the challenges of moving into management and how much it can help to chat things over with someone who can't fire you.
Jen is wicked fun, and a great guest. I hope you enjoy the chat as much as I did!
Any thoughts, feedback or questions - just email...2018-10-1039 min
SimpleLeadership PodcastManaging Former Peers with Jen DaryJen Dary is the founder of Plucky, an organization that works with companies and individuals to create healthy dynamics at work. She is a leadership coach and speaker; she travels across the US teaching workshops, including her popular course, So Now You’re a Manager, which trains new managers across the country for the complex work of herding humans. Jen lives in Berkeley, CA with her husband and two young sons. On today's episode we discuss one of the tricky challenges of being a first time manager - managing your former peers and friends. We also discuss Pluc...2018-07-0957 min