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Power Skills with Janna

Welcome to Power Skills with Janna, a podcast where we dive into the nitty-gritty of leadership development, behavioural change, and cultural transformation. I"m Janna Jones, and I"m thrilled to have you here! I know that as a leader, you have a lot on your plate. You"re juggling competing priorities, managing a team - plus the one at home and humans are hard work! and don"t forget you! you"re also trying to achieve your goals. It can be tough, and it"s okay to admit that you need support, a

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42. AI to Amplify Your Leadership

Power Skills with Janna ·

2026/02/02

In this future-proofing episode of Power Skills with Janna, Janna Jones explores how AI can enhance—not replace—your leadership. From faster insights (40% per McKinsey) to reducing cognitive load, AI frees you for empathy, creativity, and connection. Janna shares neuroscience insights (dopamine for innovation, oxytocin for trust), stories of leaders gaining hours for strategic work, and practical ways to use AI for data trends, decision-making, team development, and brainstorming—always

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41. Seeking a Mentor

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2026/01/19

In this episode of Power Skills with Janna, We work through how to take charge of your career growth by seeking out and building your own mentoring relationships—no formal program required. Janna shares why mentoring accelerates success (5x more likely promotions, 20% higher satisfaction), unpacks the neuroscience of trust and learning (mirror neurons, oxytocin), and offers practical steps to identify mentors, make thoughtful asks, nurture the relationship, and know when to evolve. With

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40. Influence: Leading Without Authority

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2026/01/05

In this episode of Power Skills with Janna, we explore the leadership superpower that matters most in today’s matrix world: Influence Without Authority. With 67% of work happening outside formal reporting lines (Harvard Business Review, 2022), Janna unpacks Robert Cialdini’s 7 Principles of Persuasion—the gold standard of ethical influence. From reciprocity and social proof to scarcity, authority, consistency, liking, and unity, she shares neuroscience insights (amygdala resistance vs

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39. New Years Practice (My Gift to You!)

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2025/12/22

Your New Year’s Practice – Getting Complete and IntentionalIn this personal, heartfelt episode of Power Skills with Janna, Janna Jones shares her annual New Year’s ritual—a powerful practice for closure, gratitude, and intentional living. Before midnight, release what didn’t work in the past year. Then celebrate successes, micro-moments, and the people who mattered most. Finally, set flexible, value-aligned intentions for the year ahead—sharing them with a trusted partner to invite

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38. Cultivating Psychological Safety

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2025/11/10

In this deeply personal episode of Power Skills with Janna, Janna Jones—former safety practitioner turned leadership coach—dives into the quiet engine of thriving teams: Psychological Safety. Drawing on Amy Edmondson’s groundbreaking research (Google’s Project Aristotle, four-stage model, fearless organizations), Janna unpacks how safety isn’t “fluffy”—it’s the #1 driver of performance. When people feel safe, they speak up, innovate, and learn. When they don’t, they hide, disengage, and

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37. Developing Your People

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2025/10/27

In this episode of Power Skills with Janna, we dive into the heart of leadership: Developing Your People. Growing your team isn’t just about skills—it’s about empowering them to own their progress and thrive. We unpack the 70-20-10 model—70% workplace experiences, 20% coaching and relationships, 10% formal training—with a focus on real-world challenges that spark growth. Through stories like a junior employee’s client project boosting retention, she shares tools to assign stretch

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36. Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

Power Skills with Janna ·

2025/10/20

In this episode of Power Skills with Janna, we tackle a challenge every leader faces: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome. That niggling inner voice whispering “you’re a fraud” is just a fleeting feeling—not a diagnosis. Janna reframes imposterism as a sign of growth, unpacking neuroscience (amygdala vs. prefrontal cortex) to explain why self-doubt feels so sticky. Through stories like a director’s journey from self-sabotage to empowerment, she shares practical tools to name, challenge, and

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35. Motivation

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2025/10/13

In this episode of Power Skills with Janna, we tackle a universal leadership challenge: Motivation – Managing the Ups and Downs. Motivation isn’t a constant—it ebbs and flows, and as leaders, we must manage our own while sparking it in others. Janna unpacks the science of dopamine-driven motivation, shares stories like a sales leader’s shift from burnout to purpose, and offers practical tools to balance intrinsic (purpose, joy) and extrinsic (rewards, recognition) motivators. From auditing

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34. Embracing Adaptive Leadership

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2025/10/06

In this dynamic episode of Power Skills with Janna, we dive into a critical leadership skill for today’s whirlwind of change: Embracing Adaptive Leadership. Change is messy, complex, and sometimes exhausting, but it’s where growth thrives. Drawing on Ronald Heifetz’s framework, Janna unpacks how to navigate uncertainty with curiosity, empathy, and collaboration, not control. With neuroscience insights (think amygdala vs. prefrontal cortex), stories of leaders turning chaos into opportunity,

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33. Your Network Is Your Net Worth

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2025/09/29

In this episode of Power Skills with Janna, Janna Jones dives into the game-changing advice: Your Network is Your Net Worth. Forget schmoozing for promotions—networking is about authentic connection, shared ideas, and cross-pollination across teams, organizations, or industries. Janna unpacks the neuroscience behind why connection fuels trust (hello, oxytocin and dopamine!), shares stories like a marketing director’s culture-shifting ideas from diverse connections, and offers practical

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32. Up-Skilling and Re-Skilling

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2025/09/15

In this dynamic episode of Power Skills with Janna, we dive into the critical topic of upskilling and reskilling—essential for leaders in a workforce transformed by AI, automation, and rapid change. With 44% of skills facing disruption by 2028 (World Economic Forum), Janna explores how to embrace adaptability as a leadership superpower. Drawing on neuroscience (hello, neuroplasticity!) and Carol Dweck’s growth mindset research, she shares stories like a tech manager’s pivot to data

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31. Unconscious Bias

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2025/09/08

In this episode of Power Skills with Janna, She tackles a topic close to her heart: unconscious bias. It’s not about being wrong—it’s about being human. Drawing on Stephen Covey’s Franklin Covey Institute work, Janna explores how our biases stem from our identity—our upbringing, values, and experiences. We can’t erase who we are, but we can become aware to make better choices. Backed by neuroscience (hello again, Reticular Activating System!), Janna shares stories like a healthcare leader’s

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30. Courageous Conversations

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2025/08/18

In this empowering episode of Power Skills with Janna, Janna Jones reframes courageous conversations as essential, trust-building moments, not “difficult” showdowns. These authentic exchanges—whether giving feedback, setting boundaries, or advocating for a psychologically safe culture—shape your leadership impact. With neuroscience insights, like how empathy aligns your prefrontal cortex and limbic system to foster trust, and stories of leaders transforming teams through clarity and

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29. Your Personal Brand

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2025/08/11

In this empowering episode of Power Skills with Janna, Janna Jones unpacks the art of building a strategic personal brand to elevate your leadership and step up in the workplace. Your personal brand isn’t just for influencers—it’s the authentic mark you leave, shaping how others see your value and readiness. With neuroscience insights, like how your Reticular Activating System amplifies consistent signals, leadership stories and strategies this episode is your guide to leading with

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28. Work/ Life Balance

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2025/08/04

In this heartfelt episode of Power Skills with Janna, Janna Jones dives into the oh-so-tricky topic of work/life balance—and it’s not your typical 50/50 split advice. Balance is as unique as you are, shaped by your purpose, vision, and values. Janna unpacks the neuroscience behind why alignment feels so good (thanks, prefrontal cortex!), shares stories like a finance leader reclaiming family time, and offers practical strategies to define your balance. From setting boundaries to making

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27. Goal Setting for Success

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2025/07/28

In this transformative episode of Power Skills with Janna, we unlock the ultimate life hack for success: goal setting that works. Janna Jones, your leadership development specialist, dives into the art and science of setting goals that don’t just sit on a to-do list but propel you toward the life and leadership you want. Because when you focus on clear, intentional goals, you amplify your impact.We explore: • The SMARTER framework—a game-changing approach to setting Specific, Measurable,

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26. What you Focus on you Amplify

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2025/07/21

In this empowering episode of Power Skills with Janna, we dive deep into what might just be the ultimate life hack: 👉 What you focus on, you amplify.Sounds simple, right? But this deceptively powerful truth has deep roots in neuroscience, psychology, and leadership development. Whether you're a people leader, a parent, a coach—or simply human—your focus shapes not only your experience, but the energy, mindset, and culture you create around you. We explore: • Why your Reticular Activating

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25. Leading Culture

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2025/07/14

I’m so glad you’ve joined me—because in today’s episode, we’re getting real about a truth that shapes every team, every workplace, and every leader’s legacy: Culture isn’t built in workshops. It’s built in what you tolerate. Too often, leaders assume that culture lives in vision statements or training programs—but the real culture is forged in the micro-moments: the silences, the sidelines, and the standards we quietly accept. Whether we realise it or not, we are shaping culture every

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24. Overcoming the Barrier of Busy

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2025/07/07

I’m so glad you’re here—because today’s episode is all about something we all wrestle with at some stage: the barrier of busy.In our fast-paced, high-expectation world, being “busy” has become a default state—and, for some, even a badge of honour. But when we unpack it, we often find that constant busyness is masking something deeper: a lack of clarity, overcommitment, or even a disconnection from what really matters.In this episode, we’ll explore how the barrier of busy shows up in our

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23. Performance and Development Conversations

Power Skills with Janna ·

2025/06/23

Power Skills with Janna – Episode 23: Leading Performance & Development Conversations Welcome back to Power Skills with Janna! After a refreshing break, I’m so excited to be back with you—and we’re kicking things off with one of the most important yet often misunderstood conversations in the workplace: Performance and Development conversations. In this episode, I explore how we can turn these conversations from tick-box tasks into meaningful, motivating, and growth-focused

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