The Uncommon Way: Power, Authority, and Scaling for Women Leaders

Jenna Harrison | Business and Leadership Coach for Women Entrepreneurs

If you're building something significant, your leadership has to evolve with it. The Uncommon Way is for women leaders who want to access more power and scale in a way that feels calm, sustainable, and fully in control. Hosted by business and leadership coach Jenna Harrison, this podcast explores how authority stabilizes growth, why high-level decisions reduce chaos, and what changes when your leadership structure finally matches the level you're operating at. This is not about hustle or doing more. It's about structural upgrades that allow your business to expand without consuming you. Inside each episode, you'll learn how to: Make high-stakes decisions with clarity Strengthen your executive presence as a founder Raise standards without destabilizing your team Scale without diffusing your authority Build momentum that feels steady, not reactive Whether you're a woman entrepreneur, founder, CEO, or emerging leader, The Uncommon Way helps you operate at higher levels — without sacrificing sustainability, self-trust, or your life outside the business. If you're ready for growth that feels powerful and regulated instead of urgent and overwhelming, you're exactly where you need to be.

  1. 2D AGO

    185: Feeling Behind? Stop Leaking Power and Regain Momentum

    What if feeling behind isn't a sign you're failing—but a signal that some structural pieces need to shift? If you're capable, moving forward, but still find yourself quietly questioning your pace, this episode speaks to that experience. You'll hear what's actually unfolding — and why the obvious moves won't resolve it. In this episode, you'll discover:  Why feeling behind isn't a competence issue—it's a power dispersion issue  The subtle signs you're reacting to discomfort instead of consolidating authority  Four shifts that bring power back in-house—without dramatic pivots or reinvention Press play to close the gap you're feeling and restore your momentum.   Episodes mentioned:   Ep 135: How Lisa Boosted Revenue & Work Life Balance Simultaneously, w/ Lisa Stryker   Work with Jenna Decisions on Demand — A practical mini-course designed to help you make cleaner, higher-quality choices — the kind that unlock momentum, authority, and follow-through. The framework mirrors decision-making principles used in high-stakes environments, adapted for real life and business. The Clarity Accelerator Mastermind — If you want to be surrounded by other visionary entrepreneurs while rapidly aligning your business to the conditions and strategies that let you thrive and excel naturally, this intimate mastermind will stretch you into your next level. Schedule your call today here or visit this page to find out more. Private Coaching — If you're craving the highest level of support, strategy, and partnership to create all the freedom, impact, and success you're designed for, this is the space for it. Schedule your call today here. Find Jenna on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/theuncommonway/  The Uncommon Way is a leadership and business podcast for ambitious women leaders who want to operate with more power, authority, and clarity as they scale. Hosted by business and leadership coach Jenna Harrison, this podcast focuses on high-level decision-making, clean authority, and structural leadership for women entrepreneurs and founders. Each episode explores how power stabilizes growth, how authority strengthens teams, and how scaling can become simpler — not more chaotic. If you are a woman leader navigating growth, expansion, increased responsibility, or higher-stakes decisions, The Uncommon Way offers practical tools and grounded insight into executive-level decision-making, leadership standards, and scaling without distortion. This is not a hustle culture podcast. It is a power and authority podcast. Topics include: Decision-making for women leaders Leadership development for founders Authority and team stability Scaling without overwhelm Founder leadership psychology Clean standards and structural growth Whether you're a woman entrepreneur, founder, CEO, or emerging leader, The Uncommon Way helps you operate at higher levels — without losing yourself in the process.

    13 min
  2. FEB 6

    184: How I Turned the Corner in My Business — and What 2025 Taught Me About Scaling

    What if the thing holding your business back isn't strategy, effort, or timing—but the way authority is actually landing inside you as the leader? If your business looks fine on paper but feels heavier, messier, or more unstable than it used to, this episode speaks directly to that gap. You'll hear what shifted behind the scenes when growth quietly demanded more internal authority, emotional capacity, and leadership steadiness—long before the external results had any chance to catch up. In this episode, you'll discover: The five shifts that actually turned the corner in my business (and why strategy wasn't the lever) How my attachments to peace, proximity, and "being more me" were unintentionally capping growth The internal shift that allowed my business to reorganize around me—rather than me constantly adapting to it Press play to hear the exact turning point that made the next phase of growth not just possible—but sustainable.   Episodes mentioned:  Ep 167: Disruption Is the New Normal—Do This to Lead and Live Well During Chaos and Difficult Times Ep 179: Why Smart, Capable Women Lose Power the Moment They Enter "Growth Mode"   Work with Jenna   Decisions on Demand — A practical mini-course designed to help you make cleaner, higher-quality choices — the kind that unlock momentum, authority, and follow-through. The framework mirrors decision-making principles used in high-stakes environments, adapted for real life and business. The Clarity Accelerator Mastermind — If you want to be surrounded by other visionary entrepreneurs while rapidly aligning your business to the conditions and strategies that let you thrive and excel naturally, this intimate mastermind will stretch you into your next level. Schedule your call today here or visit this page to find out more. Private Coaching — If you're craving the highest level of support, strategy, and partnership to create all the freedom, impact, and success you're designed for, this is the space for it. Schedule you call today here.   Find Jenna on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/theuncommonway/  The Uncommon Way is your go-to resource for mindset mastery, strategy, and power moves tailored to ambitious women entrepreneurs and leaders ready to break the mold and lead with confidence. This top female business coaches podcast covers leadership coaching for women, business growth strategies, and the female entrepreneur mindset to help you craft magnetic messaging, attract your ideal clients, clarify irresistible offers, and leverage your secret sauce to stand out authentically. Each episode from top-ranked women's business coach Jenna Harrison addresses common pain points like overwhelm, decision fatigue, entrepreneur burnout solutions, and the guilt of stepping back from hustle culture. Jenna shares tools to streamline your business systems, cultivate powerful habits, and delegate with intention—all designed to help you reclaim work-life balance and boost your freedom. Dive into transformational mindset shifts and energetic alignment that empower you to become the powerful force you were meant to be—creating aligned growth, breakthrough clarity, and unapologetic success. Whether you're a female entrepreneur building impact, a leader navigating change, a woman founder scaling your organization, or a business coach for women entrepreneurs, The Uncommon Way equips you to design a business and life that reflect your true vision. Leave behind imposter syndrome, overworking, and pleasing people. Embrace clarity, confidence, and unapologetic success.

    16 min
  3. JAN 28

    183. How to Tell If Discipline Is Quietly Limiting Your Business Growth

    How can you tell if your business is being held together by discipline… instead of driven by something more potent? If you're highly disciplined, consistent, and capable—but your business has been feeling heavy, fragile, or dependent on constant self-management—this episode unpacks why what's been keeping you productive may no longer be what's moving your business forward. In this episode, you'll discover: The telltale sign your business is running on discipline instead of power Why finishing things can feel relieving—but may be signaling something deeper How your ability to manage yourself and stay consistent might actually be holding you back Press play to learn how to recognize what's quietly slowing your growth—and how to lead your business in a way that expands your capacity instead of depleting it. The Uncommon Way is your go-to resource for mindset mastery, strategy, and power moves tailored to ambitious women entrepreneurs and leaders ready to break the mold and lead with confidence. This top female business coaches podcast covers leadership coaching for women, business growth strategies, and the female entrepreneur mindset to help you craft magnetic messaging, attract your ideal clients, clarify irresistible offers, and leverage your secret sauce to stand out authentically. Each episode from top-ranked women's business coach Jenna Harrison addresses common pain points like overwhelm, decision fatigue, entrepreneur burnout solutions, and the guilt of stepping back from hustle culture. Jenna shares tools to streamline your business systems, cultivate powerful habits, and delegate with intention—all designed to help you reclaim work-life balance and boost your freedom. Dive into transformational mindset shifts and energetic alignment that empower you to become the powerful force you were meant to be—creating aligned growth, breakthrough clarity, and unapologetic success. Whether you're a female entrepreneur building impact, a leader navigating change, a woman founder scaling your organization, or a business coach for women entrepreneurs, The Uncommon Way equips you to design a business and life that reflect your true vision. Leave behind imposter syndrome, overworking, and pleasing people. Embrace clarity, confidence, and unapologetic success.   Work with Jenna Decisions on Demand — A practical mini-course designed to help you make cleaner, higher-quality choices — the kind that unlock momentum, authority, and follow-through. The framework mirrors decision-making principles used in high-stakes environments, adapted for real life and business. The Clarity Accelerator Mastermind — If you want to be surrounded by other visionary entrepreneurs while rapidly aligning your business to the conditions and strategies that let you thrive and excel naturally, this intimate mastermind will stretch you into your next level. Schedule your call today here or visit this page to find out more. Private Coaching — If you're craving the highest level of support, strategy, and partnership to create all the freedom, impact, and success you're designed for, this is the space for it. Schedule you call today here. Find Jenna on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/theuncommonway/

    9 min
  4. JAN 20

    182. What Happens When You Stop Listening to Experts and Start Trusting The Full-Body Yes With Katie Pulsifer

    Have you ever wondered what might happen if you rejected expert advice and trusted an inner nudge about what to do in business — especially when the stakes feel high? If you've ever second-guessed your instincts, felt glued to outside opinions, or worried that what you're drawn to might be "too risky," this conversation with my guest Katie Pulsifer will show you what it's like when intuition takes the lead. Through a candid, behind-the-scenes look at real decisions — the scary ones, the messy ones, and the life-changing ones — you'll hear how tuning inward can quietly reorient everything from identity to business strategy… without abandoning logic or responsibility. In this episode, you'll discover: How trusting a full-body yes can completely redirect the course of your life — even when you can't yet explain why it feels right You'll learn specific ways Katie has overridden expert advice in her business, including transforming her business strategy, The raw and real inner dialogue that blocks women from harnessing the power of their intuition, as well as the inner dialogue that supports it. Press play to hear how Katie learned to honor the instincts that reshaped her business, her confidence, and her future — and get inspired to start trusting the yeses that are already calling you forward.   The Uncommon Way is your go-to resource for mindset mastery, strategy, and power moves tailored to ambitious women entrepreneurs and leaders ready to break the mold and lead with confidence. This top female business coaches podcast covers leadership coaching for women, business growth strategies, and the female entrepreneur mindset to help you craft magnetic messaging, attract your ideal clients, clarify irresistible offers, and leverage your secret sauce to stand out authentically. Each episode from top-ranked women's business coach Jenna Harrison addresses common pain points like overwhelm, decision fatigue, entrepreneur burnout solutions, and the guilt of stepping back from hustle culture. Jenna shares tools to streamline your business systems, cultivate powerful habits, and delegate with intention—all designed to help you reclaim work-life balance and boost your freedom. Dive into transformational mindset shifts and energetic alignment that empower you to become the powerful force you were meant to be—creating aligned growth, breakthrough clarity, and unapologetic success. Whether you're a female entrepreneur building impact, a leader navigating change, a woman founder scaling your organization, or a business coach for women entrepreneurs, The Uncommon Way equips you to design a business and life that reflect your true vision. Leave behind imposter syndrome, overworking, and pleasing people. Embrace clarity, confidence, and unapologetic success. Link up with Katie: www.katiepulsifercoaching.com  https://katiepulsifercoaching.substack.com/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiepulsifer/  https://www.instagram.com/katiepulsifer/  https://www.facebook.com/katie.p.martin.31  Work with Jenna The Clarity Accelerator Mastermind — If you want to be surrounded by other visionary entrepreneurs while rapidly aligning your business to the conditions and strategies that let you thrive and excel naturally, this intimate mastermind will stretch you into your next level. Schedule your call today here or visit this page to find out more. Private Coaching — If you're craving the highest level of support, strategy, and partnership to create all the freedom, impact, and success you're designed for, this is the space for it. Schedule you call today here. Find Jenna on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/theuncommonway/

    28 min
  5. JAN 13

    181. The Real Reason You Second-Guess Decisions (Even When You're "Good at What You Do")

    Have you ever made a decision—only to unravel it later by replaying it, questioning it, or beating yourself up about it? If you're someone who's competent, experienced, and capable of deciding—but still feel a lingering drag after you choose—this episode speaks directly to the hidden forces driving post-decision self-punishment, how it impacts momentum and power, and what to do about it.  In this episode, you'll discover: Why second-guessing isn't actually a decision problem The hidden way that high achievers leak power without realizing it How staying with yourself post-decision changes the speed and ease of everything you build Press play to learn how to stop leaking power after decisions and move forward with greater speed, ease, and authority. Snag Decisions on Demand https://www.theuncommonway.com/decisions-on-demand  The Uncommon Way is your go-to resource for mindset mastery, strategy, and power moves tailored to ambitious women entrepreneurs and leaders ready to break the mold and lead with confidence. This top female business coaches podcast covers leadership coaching for women, business growth strategies, and the female entrepreneur mindset to help you craft magnetic messaging, attract your ideal clients, clarify irresistible offers, and leverage your secret sauce to stand out authentically. Each episode from top-ranked women's business coach Jenna Harrison addresses common pain points like overwhelm, decision fatigue, entrepreneur burnout solutions, and the guilt of stepping back from hustle culture. Jenna shares tools to streamline your business systems, cultivate powerful habits, and delegate with intention—all designed to help you reclaim work-life balance and boost your freedom. Dive into transformational mindset shifts and energetic alignment that empower you to become the powerful force you were meant to be—creating aligned growth, breakthrough clarity, and unapologetic success. Whether you're a female entrepreneur building impact, a leader navigating change, a woman founder scaling your organization, or a business coach for women entrepreneurs, The Uncommon Way equips you to design a business and life that reflect your true vision. Leave behind imposter syndrome, overworking, and pleasing people. Embrace clarity, confidence, and unapologetic success. Work with Jenna The Clarity Accelerator Mastermind — If you want to be surrounded by other visionary entrepreneurs while rapidly aligning your business to the conditions and strategies that let you thrive and excel naturally, this intimate mastermind will stretch you into your next level. Schedule your call today here or visit this page to find out more. Private Coaching — If you're craving the highest level of support, strategy, and partnership to create all the freedom, impact, and success you're designed for, this is the space for it. Schedule you call today here. Social Media Find Jenna on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/theuncommonway/

    11 min
  6. JAN 6

    180. How to Make Decisions You Trust Quickly So You Can Move On and Feel Like a Boss

    Are your decisions taking longer than they should and quietly draining your time, confidence, and momentum? If you've ever found yourself stuck in the pros and cons, second-guessing choices, or delaying action because the stakes feel high, this episode shows why that happens and why the "responsible" way most of us were taught to decide actually makes clarity harder instead of easier. In this episode, you'll discover: Why highly capable entrepreneurs get stuck in analysis even when they know it's slowing them down and what's really happening in the brain when decisions start to feel heavy A different way to approach decisions that removes the mental wrestling match and helps you move forward without revisiting or beating yourself up afterward How one simple framework can do the heavy lifting for you so choices feel calmer, cleaner, and more aligned with the results you want to create Press play to learn about the decision-making framework that helps you make smart decisions in minutes or seconds without pros and cons spreadsheets, spirals, or impulsivity.   Snag Decisions on Demand  https://www.theuncommonway.com/decisions-on-demand   The Uncommon Way is your go-to resource for mindset mastery, strategy, and power moves tailored to ambitious women entrepreneurs and leaders ready to break the mold and lead with confidence. This top female business coaches podcast covers leadership coaching for women, business growth strategies, and the female entrepreneur mindset to help you craft magnetic messaging, attract your ideal clients, clarify irresistible offers, and leverage your secret sauce to stand out authentically. Each episode from top-ranked women's business coach Jenna Harrison addresses common pain points like overwhelm, decision fatigue, entrepreneur burnout solutions, and the guilt of stepping back from hustle culture. Jenna shares tools to streamline your business systems, cultivate powerful habits, and delegate with intention—all designed to help you reclaim work-life balance and boost your freedom. Dive into transformational mindset shifts and energetic alignment that empower you to become the powerful force you were meant to be—creating aligned growth, breakthrough clarity, and unapologetic success. Whether you're a female entrepreneur building impact, a leader navigating change, a woman founder scaling your organization, or a business coach for women entrepreneurs, The Uncommon Way equips you to design a business and life that reflect your true vision. Leave behind imposter syndrome, overworking, and pleasing people. Embrace clarity, confidence, and unapologetic success.   Work with Jenna The Clarity Accelerator Mastermind — If you want to be surrounded by other visionary entrepreneurs while rapidly aligning your business to the conditions and strategies that let you thrive and excel naturally, this intimate mastermind will stretch you into your next level. Schedule your call today here or visit this page to find out more. Private Coaching — If you're craving the highest level of support, strategy, and partnership to create all the freedom, impact, and success you're designed for, this is the space for it. Schedule you call today here. Social Media   Find Jenna on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/theuncommonway/

    12 min
  7. 12/16/2025

    179. Why Smart, Capable Women Start to Feel Like They've 'Lost It' When They Enter Growth Mode

    Why is it that right when you're ready to tackle a new level of revenue, visibility or leadership, it can feel like you're taking two steps back, instead of moving forward steadily? If you're a smart, capable woman stepping into a new level of business or leadership, this episode names the subtle power shift that often happens right when growth begins—and why it can leave you feeling unmoored, overly focused on outside opinions, and disconnected from your own authority. You'll hear why this isn't a confidence or strategy problem, how it quietly shows up as effort increases and results slow down, and what actually restores momentum when nothing seems "wrong" on the surface. In this episode, you'll gain: Insight into why entering a new level of growth often feels disorienting for high-achieving women—and how to recognize the exact moment your power starts subtly shifting Awareness of the early signs that you're in "growth mode," so you can course-correct before effort increases and momentum slows A simple lens you can use immediately to reclaim authority, make decisions faster, and feel potent again—without adding more to your plate Press play to understand why this phase of growth isn't a failure—and how learning to wield your power differently is what allows expansion to feel expansive again, not heavier. The Uncommon Way is your go-to resource for mindset mastery, strategy, and power moves tailored to ambitious women entrepreneurs and leaders ready to break the mold and lead with confidence. This top female business coaches podcast covers leadership coaching for women, business growth strategies, and the female entrepreneur mindset to help you craft magnetic messaging, attract your ideal clients, clarify irresistible offers, and leverage your secret sauce to stand out authentically. Each episode from top-ranked women's business coach Jenna Harrison addresses common pain points like overwhelm, decision fatigue, entrepreneur burnout solutions, and the guilt of stepping back from hustle culture. Jenna shares tools to streamline your business systems, cultivate powerful habits, and delegate with intention—all designed to help you reclaim work-life balance and boost your freedom. Dive into transformational mindset shifts and energetic alignment that empower you to become the powerful force you were meant to be—creating aligned growth, breakthrough clarity, and unapologetic success. Whether you're a female entrepreneur building impact, a leader navigating change, a woman founder scaling your organization, or a business coach for women entrepreneurs, The Uncommon Way equips you to design a business and life that reflect your true vision. Leave behind imposter syndrome, overworking, and pleasing people. Embrace clarity, confidence, and unapologetic success.   Work with Jenna The Clarity Accelerator Mastermind — If you want to be surrounded by other visionary entrepreneurs while rapidly aligning your business to the conditions and strategies that let you thrive and excel naturally, this intimate mastermind will stretch you into your next level. Schedule your call today here or visit this page to find out more. Private Coaching — If you're craving the highest level of support, strategy, and partnership to create all the freedom, impact, and success you're designed for, this is the space for it. Schedule you call today here. Social Media   Find Jenna on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/theuncommonway/

    17 min
  8. 12/09/2025

    178. The No-Offer Offer: The Counterintuitive Way to Delight Your Clients and Help Them Before You've Helped Them

    In today's AI-driven information overload, helping your clients get actual wins is more important than ever. Many entrepreneurs assume their offers have to be neatly packaged with specific features—but this episode reveals a counterintuitive strategy that delights clients, accelerates clarity, and dramatically shifts the way you show up in your business. You'll hear how something as simple as choosing differently can reorganize your entire business, and why this overlooked but common situation keeps so many women waiting for direction instead of creating what they truly want. In this episode you'll: Hear the details of the no-offer offer Discover the subtle habit that keeps women entrepreneurs waiting for direction instead of creating what they truly want—and why it's far more common (and costly) than you think. Learn how to shift into the "active energy" that reorganizes your entire business, and why it's one of the most strategic business moves you can make. Press play now to learn the unconventional strategy that elevates your autonomy and your audience's clarity and agency—starting today.   The Uncommon Way is your go-to resource for mindset mastery, strategy, and power moves tailored to ambitious women entrepreneurs and leaders ready to break the mold and lead with confidence. This top female business coaches podcast covers leadership coaching for women, business growth strategies, and the female entrepreneur mindset to help you craft magnetic messaging, attract your ideal clients, clarify irresistible offers, and leverage your secret sauce to stand out authentically. Each episode from top-ranked women's business coach Jenna Harrison addresses common pain points like overwhelm, decision fatigue, entrepreneur burnout solutions, and the guilt of stepping back from hustle culture. Jenna shares tools to streamline your business systems, cultivate powerful habits, and delegate with intention—all designed to help you reclaim work-life balance and boost your freedom. Dive into transformational mindset shifts and energetic alignment that empower you to become the powerful force you were meant to be—creating aligned growth, breakthrough clarity, and unapologetic success. Whether you're a female entrepreneur building impact, a leader navigating change, a woman founder scaling your organization, or a business coach for women entrepreneurs, The Uncommon Way equips you to design a business and life that reflect your true vision. Leave behind imposter syndrome, overworking, and people pleasing. Embrace clarity, confidence, and unapologetic success.   Work with Jenna The Clarity Accelerator Mastermind — If you want to be surrounded by other visionary entrepreneurs while rapidly aligning your business to the conditions and strategies that let you thrive and excel naturally, this intimate mastermind will stretch you into your next level. Schedule your call today here or visit this page to find out more. Private Coaching — If you're craving the highest level of support, strategy, and partnership to create all the freedom, impact, and success you're designed for, this is the space for it. Schedule you call today here. Social Media   Find Jenna on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/theuncommonway/

    15 min
5
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31 Ratings

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If you're building something significant, your leadership has to evolve with it. The Uncommon Way is for women leaders who want to access more power and scale in a way that feels calm, sustainable, and fully in control. Hosted by business and leadership coach Jenna Harrison, this podcast explores how authority stabilizes growth, why high-level decisions reduce chaos, and what changes when your leadership structure finally matches the level you're operating at. This is not about hustle or doing more. It's about structural upgrades that allow your business to expand without consuming you. Inside each episode, you'll learn how to: Make high-stakes decisions with clarity Strengthen your executive presence as a founder Raise standards without destabilizing your team Scale without diffusing your authority Build momentum that feels steady, not reactive Whether you're a woman entrepreneur, founder, CEO, or emerging leader, The Uncommon Way helps you operate at higher levels — without sacrificing sustainability, self-trust, or your life outside the business. If you're ready for growth that feels powerful and regulated instead of urgent and overwhelming, you're exactly where you need to be.

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