Get Jasched

Jess Jasch
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Get Jasched is where bold, emotionally intelligent leaders come to hear the conversations that others shy away from. Hosted by leadership and wellbeing consultant Jess Jasch, this weekly podcast dives into the real stories, practices, and challenges of modern leadership - with a focus on emotional depth, embodied presence, mental wellbeing, and powerful communication. Whether you lead teams, movements, clients, or just yourself, these conversations will expand your thinking and support your growth. Expect interviews, solo deep dives, and unexpected insights that connect the personal with the professional - because how you lead yourself is how you lead everything. Visit www.j-leigh.com.au for more on Jess’s work in coaching, consulting and wellbeing leadership.

  1. 5d ago

    Ep 218 - Is it a Leadership Problem, or a People Problem?

    When someone on your team isn't performing, how do you know whether it's a leadership issue or an individual accountability issue? It's easy to label someone as difficult, disengaged or underperforming. It's equally easy for conscientious leaders to take responsibility for problems that aren't entirely theirs to solve. In this episode of Get Jasched, we're exploring how to distinguish leadership problems from people problems, why the answer is often both, and five practical questions to help you respond with greater clarity, fairness and confidence. Drawing on positive psychology, emotional intelligence and real-world leadership challenges, we unpack how to balance compassion with accountability, without falling into the blame game. 📖 My first book, 'Leaders Who Thrive: A Mindful Antidote to Disconnected Teams', is available now. Head to: https://jessicajasch.com/ to find your preferred online retailer. 🧘 Want to put some of these ideas into practice? Get Jasched Meditation+ offers accessible guided meditations and mindfulness practices, with a new practice released every Thursday. It's designed especially for people who spend a lot of their day in their heads. Head here to subscribe and get immediate access: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1215566/subscribe Send us Fan Mail Support the show Enjoying the podcast? Don’t forget to follow for more episodes packed with insights on growth, change, and living a more fulfilling life. Got a thought or story to share? Reach out via Instagram at @j_.leigh , on LinkedIn at Jess Jasch, or https://j-leigh.com.au/ - I’d love to hear from you! Interested in booking a free consult to discuss wellbeing consulting, or embodied leadership coaching for you or your team? Book your time here: https://calendly.com/jess-jasch/book-zoom-now

  2. Oct 12

    Ep 217 - How to Make Progress on Big Goals (Without Doing Everything in Order)

    What does it actually take to make progress on a big goal when you're juggling work, study, business and everything else life throws at you? In this episode, I'm sharing a behind-the-scenes look at writing my first book, 'Leaders Who Thrive: A Mindful Antidote to Disconnected Teams', while completing my Master of Applied Positive Psychology and continuing to run my business. I'm not here to pretend I've discovered some magical productivity formula or that I somehow did it all perfectly. Instead, I'm reflecting on what I learnt about working with my brain, creating structure that supports rather than restricts me, and making progress even when the finish line feels a long way off. Whether you're working towards a big business goal, building something of your own, studying, creating a project or simply trying to move forward with something that matters to you, there are some useful lessons in this conversation. In this episode, I explore: Why there's no single right way to achieve a goal, and why your approach needs to work for youHow to create a framework for big projects without turning your plans into rigid rules you have to followWhy you don't have to do everything in order to make meaningful progress.How to stop perfectionism from getting in the way and give yourself something to work with, even when it's not polished yetUsing small milestones and visual rewards to recognise progress when the bigger goal still feels far awayWhy research, preparation and planning count as progress, even when they don't produce an immediately visible resultWhat big projects can teach you about yourself, including how your needs, working style and capacity can change along the way. My biggest reminder throughout this process? The work people see is rarely the only work that matters. Sometimes the most valuable thing you can do is build the foundations that will help you get where you want to go. If you're working towards something that feels big right now, I hope this episode gives you a different way to think about progress, and permission to find an approach that works with you, rather than against you. 📖 My first book, 'Leaders Who Thrive: A Mindful Antidote to Disconnected Teams', is available now. Head to: https://jessicajasch.com/ to find your preferred online retailer. 🧘 Want to put some of these ideas into practice? Get Jasched Meditation+ offers accessible guided meditations and mindfulness practices, with a new practice released every Thursday. It's designed especially for people who spend a lot of their day in their heads. Head here to subscribe and get immediate access: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1215566/subscribe #GetJasched #Productivity #GoalSetting #BusinessOwners #PersonalGrowth Send us Fan Mail Support the show Enjoying the podcast? Don’t forget to follow for more episodes packed with insights on growth, change, and living a more fulfilling life. Got a thought or story to share? Reach out via Instagram at @j_.leigh , on LinkedIn at Jess Jasch, or https://j-leigh.com.au/ - I’d love to hear from you! Interested in booking a free consult to discuss wellbeing consulting, or embodied leadership coaching for you or your team? Book your time here: https://calendly.com/jess-jasch/book-zoom-now

  3. Sep 30

    32. Tension release to end the day

    This week's guided meditation practice is one to help you unpack and offload tension at the end of a big day (or moment). Using a body scan as the anchor, you're guided through an awareness and invitational release practice, to help you feel more relaxed in your body. If you have limb or sensation differences, please adjust your practice as you require. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Enjoying the podcast? Don’t forget to follow for more episodes packed with insights on growth, change, and living a more fulfilling life. Got a thought or story to share? Reach out via Instagram at @j_.leigh , on LinkedIn at Jess Jasch, or https://j-leigh.com.au/ - I’d love to hear from you! Interested in booking a free consult to discuss wellbeing consulting, or embodied leadership coaching for you or your team? Book your time here: https://calendly.com/jess-jasch/book-zoom-now

    32. Tension release to end the day

  4. Sep 28

    Ep 216 - Why Communication Feels Vulnerable (and How to Have the Conversation Anyway)

    Why can communication feel so vulnerable, even in the workplace, and even when you know the conversation needs to happen? In this episode of Get Jasched, Jess explores the discomfort that can come with saying the thing, particularly when you’re unsure how someone else will respond. Whether it’s a difficult workplace conversation, giving feedback, addressing something that didn’t sit right, checking in with someone, or simply saying what you actually think and feel, the vulnerability isn't always caused simply by sharing something vulnerable. Much of the time, people find that vulnerability comes from not knowing how the other person will receive it. Jess unpacks why uncertainty can make communication feel harder, why we need to become more comfortable with discomfort, and why trying to control someone else’s response can keep us stuck. She also explores: Why discomfort doesn’t necessarily mean something is wrongHow emotional intelligence and mindfulness can help us navigate difficult conversationsWhy you don’t always need to have the solution before you speakHow avoiding the conversation can create resentment or make the situation more complicatedWhy communication is ultimately relational, not just an individual skillThe importance of showing up respectfully without trying to control how someone else feels or respondsHow to recognise your own signals that you’re avoiding something that needs to be saidBecause communication isn’t about getting it perfect. It’s a skill we practise.And sometimes, the most emotionally intelligent thing you can do is be willing to be uncomfortable enough to say the thing.This episode is for leaders, business owners, professionals and anyone who wants to develop more mindful, emotionally intelligent communication, without expecting themselves to handle every conversation perfectly. Resources mentioned: 📘 Leaders Who Thrive: A Mindful Antidote to Disconnected Teams (out now!). Head to: https://jessicajasch.com/ to find your preferred online retailer. 🧘 Get Jasched Meditation+ : a growing library of guided mindfulness and meditation practices designed to support sustainable leadership and wellbeing. Head here to subscribe and get immediate access: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1215566/subscribe #Leadership #OrganisationalCulture #LeadershipDevelopment #HighPerformingTeams #PsychologicalSafety #Communication Send us Fan Mail Support the show Enjoying the podcast? Don’t forget to follow for more episodes packed with insights on growth, change, and living a more fulfilling life. Got a thought or story to share? Reach out via Instagram at @j_.leigh , on LinkedIn at Jess Jasch, or https://j-leigh.com.au/ - I’d love to hear from you! Interested in booking a free consult to discuss wellbeing consulting, or embodied leadership coaching for you or your team? Book your time here: https://calendly.com/jess-jasch/book-zoom-now

  5. Sep 14

    Ep 215 - How to Build an Emotionally Intelligent Workplace Culture That Creates Stronger Leaders

    What if emotional intelligence goes beyond leadership competency, and extends well into cultural capability? We often tell leaders they need to develop emotional intelligence: self-awareness, empathy, emotional regulation, communication, and the ability to navigate difficult conversations. Which is all well and great, but there's a problem with treating emotional intelligence as an individual skill. You can teach someone how to regulate their emotions, listen more effectively, and have better conversations - but if the culture around them rewards reactivity, punishes vulnerability, avoids conflict, or doesn't model accountability, those skills can only take them so far. In this episode of Get Jasched, we explore why organisations need to intentionally cultivate workplace cultures where emotional intelligence is modelled, practised, reinforced, and rewarded. We'll unpack what an emotionally intelligent workplace actually looks like, why psychological safety isn't the same as avoiding difficult conversations, and how organisations can use culture to develop stronger, more self-aware and more effective leaders at every level. In this episode, we'll explore: Why emotional intelligence is more than an individual leadership skillHow workplace culture influences the way leaders respond under pressureWhy leadership development can't happen effectively in an emotionally unintelligent environmentWhat emotionally intelligent workplace cultures actually look likeHow organisations can intentionally cultivate emotional intelligenceThe role of modelling, psychological safety, accountability, and feedbackWhy emotional intelligence can strengthen leadership capability across an entire organisation.If you're a leader, founder, HR professional or people leader thinking about how to build stronger leadership capability and a healthier, higher-performing workplace culture, this episode is for you. Resources mentioned: 📘 Leaders Who Thrive: A Mindful Antidote to Disconnected Teams (available for wishlisting or pre-order now). Head to: https://jessicajasch.com/ to find your preferred online retailer. 🧘 Get Jasched Meditation+ : a growing library of guided mindfulness and meditation practices designed to support sustainable leadership and wellbeing. Head here to subscribe and get immediate access: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1215566/subscribe #Leadership #VisibleLeadership #OrganisationalCulture #EmployeeEngagement #WorkplaceWellbeing #LeadershipDevelopment #HighPerformingTeams #PsychologicalSafety Send us Fan Mail Support the show Enjoying the podcast? Don’t forget to follow for more episodes packed with insights on growth, change, and living a more fulfilling life. Got a thought or story to share? Reach out via Instagram at @j_.leigh , on LinkedIn at Jess Jasch, or https://j-leigh.com.au/ - I’d love to hear from you! Interested in booking a free consult to discuss wellbeing consulting, or embodied leadership coaching for you or your team? Book your time here: https://calendly.com/jess-jasch/book-zoom-now

  6. Aug 31

    Ep 214 - Why Visible Leadership Is a Hallmark of High-Performing Organisations

    What do the organisations recognised as the best places to work have in common? According to insights from the Australian Financial Review's 2025 Best Places to Work report, visible leadership was a common theme among the top-performing organisations. But what does “visible leadership” actually mean? It's not simply being seen around the office, sending regular CEO updates or appearing at the occasional town hall. True leadership visibility is about creating a sense of connection, accessibility, context and trust, so employees understand who is leading, what matters to them, why decisions are being made, and how their own voices are being heard. In this episode of Get Jasched, Jess explores why visible leadership matters for employee engagement, psychological safety, workplace wellbeing, organisational culture and performance, particularly as organisations grow and layers of hierarchy create greater distance between leaders and their people. We'll unpack: What visible leadership actually looks like in practiceWhy leadership communication isn't necessarily the same as leadership visibilityWhy visibility becomes more important as organisations growHow leaders can create genuine proximity without micromanagingWhy explaining decisions can build trust — even when people disagree with themThe connection between visible leadership, wellbeing and psychological safetyWhy employees don't just need to see their leaders — they need to know their leaders can see themPractical ways leaders can become more visible, accessible and responsiveYour people need you to be a leader they can actually experience. And if culture is what people experience every day, leadership visibility might be one of the most important - and most overlooked - ways leaders shape organisational culture. Resources mentioned: 📘 Leaders Who Thrive: A Mindful Antidote to Disconnected Teams (available for wishlisting or pre-order now). Head to: https://jessicajasch.com/ to find your preferred online retailer. 🧘 Get Jasched Meditation+ : a growing library of guided mindfulness and meditation practices designed to support sustainable leadership and wellbeing. Head here to subscribe and get immediate access: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1215566/subscribe #Leadership #VisibleLeadership #OrganisationalCulture #EmployeeEngagement #WorkplaceWellbeing #LeadershipDevelopment #HighPerformingTeams #PsychologicalSafety Send us Fan Mail Support the show Enjoying the podcast? Don’t forget to follow for more episodes packed with insights on growth, change, and living a more fulfilling life. Got a thought or story to share? Reach out via Instagram at @j_.leigh , on LinkedIn at Jess Jasch, or https://j-leigh.com.au/ - I’d love to hear from you! Interested in booking a free consult to discuss wellbeing consulting, or embodied leadership coaching for you or your team? Book your time here: https://calendly.com/jess-jasch/book-zoom-now

  7. Aug 17

    Ep 213 - Mindfulness Doesn't Mean Staying Calm All the Time: How Mindful Leadership Helps You Respond Instead of React

    What if mindfulness isn't actually about feeling calm? Mindfulness is often presented as a way to become more peaceful, relaxed and emotionally unbothered. But that's not what mindfulness really requires, and it's certainly not what effective mindful leadership looks like. In this episode of Get Jasched, Jess explores why you don't have to be calm to be mindful. You can be frustrated, anxious, angry, overwhelmed or under pressure and still practise mindfulness. The difference is what happens next. Rather than trying to eliminate uncomfortable emotions, mindfulness can help you notice what's happening in your thoughts, emotions and body before automatically reacting. That awareness creates a valuable choice point between what you experience and how you respond. Jess explores: What mindfulness actually means beyond "being calm"The difference between emotional regulation and emotional suppressionWhy leaders don't need to appear calm and unbothered all the timeHow mindfulness can help you respond rather than react under pressureThe role of embodied awareness in mindful leadershipWhy difficult emotions can contain useful informationHow to recognise when you're becoming emotionally activatedWhy mindfulness sometimes makes you more aware before it makes things feel easierA simple Notice → Name → Choose practice you can use in moments of pressure. Mindful leadership isn't about becoming the calmest person in the room. It's about developing the awareness and capacity to choose how you show up, even when you're not calm. You don't have to control your emotional experience to lead intentionally. You have to become aware enough to work with it. Resources mentioned: 📘 Leaders Who Thrive: A Mindful Antidote to Disconnected Teams (available for wishlisting or pre-order now). Head to: https://jessicajasch.com/ to find your preferred online retailer. 🧘 Get Jasched Meditation+ : a growing library of guided mindfulness and meditation practices designed to support sustainable leadership and wellbeing. Head here to subscribe and get immediate access: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1215566/subscribe Send us Fan Mail Support the show Enjoying the podcast? Don’t forget to follow for more episodes packed with insights on growth, change, and living a more fulfilling life. Got a thought or story to share? Reach out via Instagram at @j_.leigh , on LinkedIn at Jess Jasch, or https://j-leigh.com.au/ - I’d love to hear from you! Interested in booking a free consult to discuss wellbeing consulting, or embodied leadership coaching for you or your team? Book your time here: https://calendly.com/jess-jasch/book-zoom-now

  8. Aug 3

    Ep 212 - Your Workplace Culture Isn't What You Say It Is (It's What Your Team Experiences)

    What if your workplace culture isn't what you think it is? Many organisations proudly describe themselves as people-first, values-led or committed to employee wellbeing. But workplace culture is defined by what your people experience every day, not by what's written on your website, your values statement, or the posters on the office wall. In this episode of Get Jasched, Jess Jasch explores why workplace culture is built through behaviours rather than branding, how leadership actions shape organisational culture, and why the moments that matter most often happen when things don't go to plan. You'll discover: Why culture is created through everyday leadership behaviours.The difference between organisational values and lived employee experience.How promotions, feedback, conflict and recognition reinforce workplace culture.Why leaders should focus less on what they say and more on what they consistently do.Practical questions to help assess whether your culture is intentional—or simply happening by default.If you're a business owner, executive, HR leader or people manager looking to create a healthier, higher-performing workplace, this episode will challenge the way you think about culture and provide practical insights you can start applying immediately. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Enjoying the podcast? Don’t forget to follow for more episodes packed with insights on growth, change, and living a more fulfilling life. Got a thought or story to share? Reach out via Instagram at @j_.leigh , on LinkedIn at Jess Jasch, or https://j-leigh.com.au/ - I’d love to hear from you! Interested in booking a free consult to discuss wellbeing consulting, or embodied leadership coaching for you or your team? Book your time here: https://calendly.com/jess-jasch/book-zoom-now

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Get Jasched is where bold, emotionally intelligent leaders come to hear the conversations that others shy away from. Hosted by leadership and wellbeing consultant Jess Jasch, this weekly podcast dives into the real stories, practices, and challenges of modern leadership - with a focus on emotional depth, embodied presence, mental wellbeing, and powerful communication. Whether you lead teams, movements, clients, or just yourself, these conversations will expand your thinking and support your growth. Expect interviews, solo deep dives, and unexpected insights that connect the personal with the professional - because how you lead yourself is how you lead everything. Visit www.j-leigh.com.au for more on Jess’s work in coaching, consulting and wellbeing leadership.

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  • Creator
    Jess Jasch
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    221
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Jessica Jasch
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