40 episodes

A podcast to help #2’s become #1’s in life and work. Meet your host, Jenny Mitchell, an executive coach, and professional fundraiser. Jenny believes in the power of the underdog - the person who has overcome hardship, stereotyping, typecasting, or debilitating self-doubt to step into the best version of themselves. Underdogs lead with compassion and kindness. These leaders are hard-wired to make the world a better place for everyone. Join Jenny in this podcast to grow your skills, step into who you were always meant to be, and expand into your best version of yourself. Because right now, the world needs more underdog leadership.

Underdog Leadership Podcast Jenny Mitchell

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A podcast to help #2’s become #1’s in life and work. Meet your host, Jenny Mitchell, an executive coach, and professional fundraiser. Jenny believes in the power of the underdog - the person who has overcome hardship, stereotyping, typecasting, or debilitating self-doubt to step into the best version of themselves. Underdogs lead with compassion and kindness. These leaders are hard-wired to make the world a better place for everyone. Join Jenny in this podcast to grow your skills, step into who you were always meant to be, and expand into your best version of yourself. Because right now, the world needs more underdog leadership.

    How to Leverage the Enneagram for Crucial Conversations

    How to Leverage the Enneagram for Crucial Conversations

    I was on the hunt for a tool that I could use to support my coaching clients to help them figure out how they want to show up in the world and to better understand themselves.

    And that’s when I came across the Enneagram.

    The Enneagram focuses in on core motivations: what drives people’s actions and why they choose their behaviours. Knowing your Enneagram profile helps inform your conversations around conflict in your teams and how you show up at your workplace.
     
    It’s a gamechanger for team dynamics.
     
    But to get all the juicy details, and key takeaways, you’ll need to tune into this episode. 

    “The more you know yourself, the more self-aware you are and the more effective leader you will be” - Jenny Mitchell



    ✨Buy the Embracing Ambition Book: https://chavender.com/embracing-ambition-the-book/
     
    Book a discovery call: https://calendly.com/jennychavender/30min?back=1&month=2022-09


    Lean into Meaningful Conversations with this complimentary 20 minute video all about the tools and techniques for moving conversations forward: https://youtu.be/zv1N_ZsDEAs


    Don't miss an episode by joining my Podcast VIP Email List: https://chavender.activehosted.com/f/27


    Catch me on email: jenny@chavender.com


    Check out my website: chavender.com


    Hop on over to Instagram: @jennychavender


    Let's connect on LinkedIn: Jenny Mitchell, CFRE, CEC, DMA
     
    "See" me on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0Q97-c98aPUmfhzlpswfsw

    • 26 min
    How to Brag About Your Accomplishments Without Feeling Icky with Lisa Bragg

    How to Brag About Your Accomplishments Without Feeling Icky with Lisa Bragg

    It’s the hardest thing for women leaders to do: to talk about their wins in a way that doesn’t feel icky. Lisa Bragg, the author of "Bragging Rights," joins us for this not-to-be-missed conversation to help women (re)claim their narrative and assert their personal self-worth in both personal and professional spaces.

    Lisa’s story began as a journalist where she learned how to “stay behind the camera” and keep her brand out of the story. Fast forward to her current role as a business owner and author where Lisa had to learn how to step in front of the camera and own her success. She learned so much about this journey into the limelight, that she wrote an entire book about it!
     
    Tune in to this episode to learn strategies to own your space, articulate your strengths in a way that is genuine, and make your own mark in this noisy world ✨

    “Own your brags. Own your success” - Lisa Braggs



    ✨Buy the Embracing Ambition Book: https://chavender.com/embracing-ambition-the-book/
     
    Book a discovery call: https://calendly.com/jennychavender/30min?back=1&month=2022-09


    Lean into Meaningful Conversations with this complimentary 20 minute video all about the tools and techniques for moving conversations forward: https://youtu.be/zv1N_ZsDEAs


    Don't miss an episode by joining my Podcast VIP Email List: https://chavender.activehosted.com/f/27


    Catch me on email: jenny@chavender.com


    Check out my website: chavender.com


    Hop on over to Instagram: @jennychavender


    Let's connect on LinkedIn: Jenny Mitchell, CFRE, CEC, DMA
     
    "See" me on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0Q97-c98aPUmfhzlpswfsw

    • 51 min
    How to Bring Magic to Your Work with Amy Lynn Durham

    How to Bring Magic to Your Work with Amy Lynn Durham

    It all started when Amy went into a knick knack store and saw a magnet that said, “Leap and the net will appear.”

    This led Amy to leave the corporate world, and reimagine her future with a different perspective and a new guiding compass: a mission to Create Magic At Work. Amy Durham is a seasoned business leader and Executive Coach, with the vision of transforming workplaces into vibrant hubs of creativity, productivity, and fulfillment.

    Her journey is not linear, it has a lot of twists and turns and bumps in the road and she learned a lot of lessons along the way.

    This episode is magic ✨

    Tune in to listen to our conversation about spiritual intelligence for leaders in the workplace and how you can bring magic to work with you.

    “If you’re an underdog leader and you’re looking to move into that top space, my wish is that you do that from a quantum leader perspective and that you’re looking to reshape the systems that we have been placed in rather than follow what has been taught before ” - Amy Durham



    ✨Buy the Embracing Ambition Book: https://chavender.com/embracing-ambition-the-book/
     
    Book a discovery call: https://calendly.com/jennychavender/30min?back=1&month=2022-09


    Lean into Meaningful Conversations with this complimentary 20 minute video all about the tools and techniques for moving conversations forward: https://youtu.be/zv1N_ZsDEAs


    Don't miss an episode by joining my Podcast VIP Email List: https://chavender.activehosted.com/f/27


    Catch me on email: jenny@chavender.com


    Check out my website: chavender.com


    Hop on over to Instagram: @jennychavender


    Let's connect on LinkedIn: Jenny Mitchell, CFRE, CEC, DMA
     
    "See" me on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0Q97-c98aPUmfhzlpswfsw

    • 38 min
    How to Get (More) Comfortable Doing New Things

    How to Get (More) Comfortable Doing New Things

    Listen up and loosen up those tight shoulders! Today, we're diving deep into the art of stepping out of your comfort zone and embracing new experiences. Jenny’s got seven powerful techniques, from both her personal experience and her years of executive coaching, designed to help you break free from the confines of your comfort zone.

    This episode is a reminder that success isn't just about achieving big milestones; it's about continuous improvement. You’ll learn how to reframe situations, normalize imperfection, and find a balance between familiarity and challenge.

    Tune in for a dose of motivation and practical strategies to help you become a little better than you were yesterday. 

    ✨ Special Announcement: You can now buy your copy of my collaborative book on Amazon and on my website! How exciting?!✨

    “People who get to experience life in the way they most want to experience it, have to get comfortable with new things” - Jenny Mitchell



    ✨Buy the Embracing Ambition Book: https://chavender.com/embracing-ambition-the-book/
     
    Book a discovery call: https://calendly.com/jennychavender/30min?back=1&month=2022-09


    Lean into Meaningful Conversations with this complimentary 20 minute video all about the tools and techniques for moving conversations forward: https://youtu.be/zv1N_ZsDEAs


    Don't miss an episode by joining my Podcast VIP Email List: https://chavender.activehosted.com/f/27


    Catch me on email: jenny@chavender.com


    Check out my website: chavender.com


    Hop on over to Instagram: @jennychavender


    Let's connect on LinkedIn: Jenny Mitchell, CFRE, CEC, DMA
     
    "See" me on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0Q97-c98aPUmfhzlpswfsw

    • 21 min
    How Mentorship Can Fix your Talent Retention Challenge with Sherry Schaefer

    How Mentorship Can Fix your Talent Retention Challenge with Sherry Schaefer

    It’s every leader’s worst nightmare: the moment when their best talent signs a contract with someone else. Or worse: the competition.
     
    Why did they leave? One of two reasons: they hated their boss, or they didn’t see a path forward for professional advancement. 
     
    Both of these challenges can be addressed by bringing in a solid mentorship program to your organization. If you haven’t figured it out yet, let me spell it out to you. People are your organization’s most valuable asset. If people don’t feel like the organization has your back, they will leave. And the ironic thing is, it wouldn’t have taken much to get them to stay. All they wanted  was for someone to invest in them, both financially and professionally. Mentorship is a simple and dynamic way to drive staff retention in your organization. Today on the podcast, my guest and co-coach in Chavender is Sherry Schaefer. Sherry has a wealth of experience and wisdom around the subjects of mentorship and talent development. She builds mentorship programs for organizations and people across many sectors. 
     
    If you desire a culture of excellence at your organization, but don’t know where to start, this podcast is a great fit for you. Mentorship and succession planning are not a “nice to have” anymore. They are a must-have. Mentorship isn't just a professional nicety; it's a vitally strategic necessity.

    In this episode you’ll get  actionable strategies and insights that will empower you to invest in the success of others. Whether you're a seasoned leader or an aspiring professional, this episode promises to inspire, inform, and elevate your journey.

    “If you want to build and organization that’s sustainable, that’s going to grow and keep excelling, you’ve got to have a mentorship program” - Sherry Schaefer



    Buy the Embracing Ambition Book: https://chavender.com/embracing-ambition-the-book/
     
    Book a discovery call: https://calendly.com/jennychavender/30min?back=1&month=2022-09


    Lean into Meaningful Conversations with this complimentary 20 minute video all about the tools and techniques for moving conversations forward: https://youtu.be/zv1N_ZsDEAs


    Don't miss an episode by joining my Podcast VIP Email List: https://chavender.activehosted.com/f/27


    Catch me on email: jenny@chavender.com


    Check out my website: chavender.com


    Hop on over to Instagram: @jennychavender


    Let's connect on LinkedIn: Jenny Mitchell, CFRE, CEC, DMA
     
    "See" me on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0Q97-c98aPUmfhzlpswfsw

    • 34 min
    For The Love of God, Will You Please Lead!

    For The Love of God, Will You Please Lead!

    Leadership Vacuums. It’s when everyone is polite, doesn’t say the hard things that need to be said, and meetings start to look like merry-go-arounds. Is this you? Are you leading from behind, afraid to step out and say what needs to be said? From personal decisions to workplace dynamics, being unclear in your leadership role can lead to a host of problems.

    This podcast is all about stepping up and taking charge in your life and at work. There are consequences for avoiding leadership responsibilities, believe me!

    It's crucial to lead with purpose. It’s time to break free from the leadership vacuum, say goodbye to uncertainty and embrace the path of decisive leadership!

    “We have to let go of leading to be liked. We have to start getting comfortable talking about difficult things.”  - Jenny Mitchell



    Buy the Embracing Ambition Book: https://chavender.com/embracing-ambition-the-book/
     
    Book a discovery call: https://calendly.com/jennychavender/30min?back=1&month=2022-09


    Lean into Meaningful Conversations with this complimentary 20 minute video all about the tools and techniques for moving conversations forward: https://youtu.be/zv1N_ZsDEAs


    Don't miss an episode by joining my Podcast VIP Email List: https://chavender.activehosted.com/f/27


    Catch me on email: jenny@chavender.com


    Check out my website: chavender.com


    Hop on over to Instagram: @jennychavender


    Let's connect on LinkedIn: Jenny Mitchell, CFRE, CEC, DMA
     
    "See" me on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0Q97-c98aPUmfhzlpswfsw

    • 24 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
21 Ratings

21 Ratings

DGourlayOttaes ,

My Go To !

I never miss an episode of this must listen podcast on the fundraising/non profit sector and insights into how we can thrive and accelerate our opportunities to maximize impact. Grateful to Jenny for putting together interesting guests who share their stories and provide us inspiration.

Sdt1972 ,

Thank you

Up lifting, inspiring and honest - I appreciate the length of the podcast as well - it fits perfectly into my day and life - I look forward to listening further!

Leslie Listens ,

Thoughtful, uplifting and helpful start to your day

I’m looking forward to the next episode! It is a great way to start your day. She’s my new morning dog walking podcast.

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