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Joyosity

We believe true leadership requires more than just surface-level strategies — it requires a profound connection to everything that makes us human. 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

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Ep. 110, Stress Won’t Break You—Unfinished Stress...

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2025/10/29

Stress 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

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Ep. 109, The Surprising Reason Great Leaders Avoid...

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2025/10/22

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

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Ep. 108, From Fake Peace to Real Trust: Curiosity in...

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2025/10/15

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

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Ep. 107, The Hidden Crisis Behind 80% of Team Failures

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2025/10/08

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

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Ep 106, Emotions at Work: Are You Risking Your...

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2025/10/01

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

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Ep 105, Why Values Fail at Work and How to Fix Them

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2025/09/24

If 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

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Ep. 104, Rewrite the Soundtrack: How Leaders Break...

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2025/09/17

Who'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

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Ep 103, Why Leaders Fail: The Blind Spots That...

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2025/09/10

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

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Ep 102, The Joy Ratio: How Leaders Reduce Stress,...

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2025/09/03

We 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

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Ep. 101, Thank Them Now, Not Later, Joyosity™ Summer...

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2025/08/07

Thank 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

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Ep. 100, Purpose Mad Libs and the Power of Alignment,...

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2025/07/30

If 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

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Ep. 99, Urgency Addiction Is Not a Superpower,...

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2025/07/23

You 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

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Ep. 98, Play as Performance? YES, Joyosity™ Summer Sips

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2025/07/16

Forced 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

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Ep. 97, Nothing is Wasted, Joyosity™ Summer Sips

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2025/07/09

Your 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

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Ep. 96, You Can Disagree Without Being a Jerk,...

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2025/07/02

What 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

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Ep. 95, The Word that Shrinks You, Joyosity™ Summer Sips

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2025/06/25

In this Summer Sip, Jenn and Shelby revisit their conversation with former Cirque du Soleil creative director Krista Monson. From reclaiming the wordjust 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

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Ep. 94, Your Leadership’s Hidden GPS: Values,...

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2025/06/18

What 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

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Ep. 93, Fit is out. Culture add is in. Joyosity™...

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2025/06/11

You’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 actuallymeans, 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

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Ep. 92, The Story Isn’t Over Yet, Joyosity™ Summer Sips

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2025/06/04

Think 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,

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Ep. 91, ICYMI: The Gratitude Clown Car: Who’s in Your...

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2025/05/28

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

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