Gathered Glow

Gathered Glow
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Gathered Glow 💫 is your weekly dose of connection, ideas, and inspiration. Stories, reflections, and tips to shine brighter, live bolder, and maybe laugh a little along the way. Come glow with us! gatheredglow.substack.com

  1. 1d ago

    “No” Was Not in My Plan

    No Was Not in My Plan: Rejection, Persistence, and Knowing When to Walk Away Have you ever received a no and spent the next three days building your mental appeal? A friend recently told me rejection might be my Achilles heel. I disagreed. Then I started thinking about how much energy I sometimes spend trying to change an answer, even before deciding whether I actually want the yes. In this episode, I explore the tension between “don’t take no for an answer” and respecting someone’s boundaries. We talk about sales training, relationships, leadership, and what happens when one person’s decision becomes a story about our worth. Along the way, I share research on rejection sensitivity and self-distancing, plus four questions to ask before sending that next message: • What did they actually say?• What am I hoping this next message will accomplish?• Is another conversation welcome?• Where can my energy go now? We also explore why being misunderstood can be so uncomfortable, whether people feel free to tell us no, and what accepting an answer can make room for. Something to try today:Finish these two sentences: “What happened was…” and “What I made it mean was…” Then choose one action you can take without needing someone else to change their mind. WORK WITH JACKIE Through Gathered Glow, I facilitate leadership workshops, team development, and speaking experiences that help people access clearer thinking, their real voice, and more deliberate choices. Inner Power is one of those workshops, where we practice recognizing what drives our reactions and choosing how to respond. Explore workshops, speaking, and contact options: https://gatheredglow.com STAY CONNECTED Follow or subscribe wherever you’re listening, and share this episode with someone you can have an honest conversation with. I’d love to hear: What has accepting a no made room for in your life? RESEARCH REFERENCED Downey, G., & Feldman, S. I. (1996). Implications of rejection sensitivity for intimate relationships.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8667172/ Ayduk, Ö., & Kross, E. (2010). From a distance: Implications of spontaneous self-distancing for adaptive self-reflection.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20438226/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit gatheredglow.substack.com

    “No” Was Not in My Plan

  2. Nov 3

    A Personal Story of Love, Loss, and Connection

    In this episode of Gathered Glow, Jackie shares her experience of being present when someone she loved passed, including a moment of connection she still carries. She reflects on Día de Muertos, the ordinary details that keep someone close, and what it means to feel their presence while still wishing they were here. An intimate conversation about grief, spiritual experience, and making room for the whole relationship beyond the final goodbye. Content note: This episode includes a personal account of a loved one’s death and reflections on grief. Listen at your own pace. In this episode: * A personal experience of connection at the end of a loved one’s life * Día de Muertos and the practice of welcoming loved ones through remembrance * The meals, sayings, and everyday details we carry forward * Feeling connected to someone while deeply missing their physical presence You don’t have to turn their life into a lesson. You don’t have to find a reason for losing them. Explore Gathered Glow at gatheredglow.com. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit gatheredglow.substack.com

    A Personal Story of Love, Loss, and Connection

  3. Oct 20

    Your Time Is Precious

    What has your attention, and what is it shaping in you? In this episode, Jackie Price honors her friend Suzanne E. Harrill while exploring the connection between our time, our minds, and how we live. Beneath our thoughts, titles, roles, and fears, who are we? Through personal reflections on faith, identity, and consciousness, Jackie considers what it means to love God with all your mind, heart, and soul, and to love your neighbor as yourself. How does that love show up in our thoughts, our relationships, and something as ordinary as washing the dishes? In this episode: * “Whatever has your time has your mind. And whatever has your mind has your time.” * Exploring who you are beyond achievement, labels, and thoughts * The pull of distraction, fear, and the attention economy * A personal understanding of God, consciousness, and interconnectedness * Practicing love toward yourself and the people you find hardest to love This episode is dedicated to Suzanne E. Harrill and her family. An author, counselor, teacher, and dear friend, Suzanne helped people know and accept themselves, explore their own answers, and build more loving relationships. Her life and work helped inspire this conversation. Explore Suzanne’s writing and work at Innerworks Publishing. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit gatheredglow.substack.com

    Your Time Is Precious

  4. Oct 13

    AI Is Changing Work. Your Relationships Still Matter. | Hope Dunleavy

    A new system promises efficiency. The person learning it wonders, “What does this mean for my job?” That’s where the human side of technology begins. In Part 2 of this Gathered Glow conversation, Jackie Price and Hope Dunleavy explore how trust, relationships, and curiosity help us navigate AI and change at work. With 30 years of experience spanning accounting, IT, operations, training, and technology implementation, Hope explains why even the best system and strategy depend on people feeling comfortable enough to ask questions, express uncertainty, and learn something new. They also discuss how your network can support you through career transitions, why reaching out matters as much as making the initial connection, and how curiosity helped Hope make the leap from accounting to IT. In this episode:• Why technology implementations are really people projects• The fears behind “this will make your work more efficient”• How honest conversations and personal stories build trust• Keeping relationships alive with one simple habit• Learning your way into a new career opportunity• What Hope is excited to see as AI changes real estate and property management CHAPTERS00:29 Trust and relationships during technology change00:51 Why technology projects are people projects02:03 AI, uncertainty, and “Will I lose my job?”03:26 How your network helps you navigate change04:20 One habit for keeping relationships alive05:20 Reaching out when the timing is inconvenient06:37 The career value of curiosity08:02 Making the leap from accounting to IT09:41 Learning, relationships, and unexpected opportunities10:12 What AI could change in the next five years11:45 Your human advantage in a changing workplace What has helped you most during a change at work: a trusted person, a new skill, or the willingness to ask questions? Share your experience in the comments. Subscribe to Gathered Glow for conversations about leadership, relationships, and the power we bring to our work and lives. Share this episode with someone navigating a change. #GatheredGlow #AIAtWork #ChangeManagement This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit gatheredglow.substack.com

    AI Is Changing Work. Your Relationships Still Matter. | Hope Dunleavy

  5. Oct 6

    In an AI World, Human Connection Is Still the Real Advantage

    Jackie Price sits down with Hope Dunleavy for a conversation about what makes relationships matter at work and how genuine networking can create long-term career value. They explore introversion, self-awareness, advocacy, trust, and how staying curious about people can strengthen both teams and entire industries.Hope brings 30 years of experience across accounting, IT, operations, training, and technology implementation, and she shares practical advice on building connections authentically, supporting others, and navigating change as AI reshapes the workplace. Key topics * In this episode, Jackie and Hope talk about why networking is less about “working the room” and more about building a few real conversations that matter. * Hope shares that she is naturally introverted, so she focuses on quality over quantity when meeting people. * They discuss how curiosity about people, biographies, and personal stories helps create stronger professional relationships. * Hope explains that authentic relationship building often pays off later through job opportunities, introductions, and trusted advice. * The conversation explores the difference between in-person networking and digital connection, especially as webinars and social platforms replace many face-to-face interactions. * Jackie and Hope unpack the challenge of self-advocacy without feeling boastful, and how common ground makes sharing feel more natural. * Hope talks about the importance of stepping outside comfort zones while still listening to your own energy and knowing when you need to recharge. * They discuss advocacy for others as a form of leadership, including saying someone’s name, recommending them for panels, and opening doors they may not open themselves. * Hope explains why technology projects are really people projects, especially during change management and AI adoption. * The episode closes with advice to stay curious, reach out when someone is on your mind, and keep relationships alive over time. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit gatheredglow.substack.com

    In an AI World, Human Connection Is Still the Real Advantage

  6. Sep 29

    You Aren't Powerless. You're Disconnected.

    Most high-performing leaders don’t lose power in a single catastrophic choice. They leak it through hundreds of small, unexamined surrenders—giving someone else’s preference, fear, or expectation higher authority than their own internal signal. In this foundational episode of Gathered Glow, Jackie Price breaks down what human power actually is, how human systems influence your agency, and why you can reach the peak of professional achievement while systematically starving your own core. * 🌿 Tools & Diagnostics: Explore leadership capacity frameworks and diagnostic tools at gatheredglow.com * 📩 Get in Touch: Email us at jackie@gatheredglow.com * 👍 Support the Show: If this episode brought clarity to your leadership, please like, subscribe, and share it with a colleague or team navigating high-stakes dynamics. ABOUT GATHERED GLOW Gathered Glow is an executive leadership development firm focused on capacity, clarity, and command. Hosted by executive developer and coach Jackie Price, Gathered Glow delivers rigorous frameworks designed to help leaders navigate complex systems without losing their center. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit gatheredglow.substack.com

    You Aren't Powerless. You're Disconnected.

  7. Jul 21

    Do It Anyway

    Visibility isn’t just about posting on LinkedIn or building a personal brand. It’s about making sure your work, your ideas, and your voice have the opportunity to create the impact they’re capable of creating. In this conversation, Rachel Bolton and I talk about something we’ve both had to work through ourselves: the discomfort of being seen. We talk about perfectionism, self-doubt, the stories we tell ourselves, and why waiting until we feel “ready” often keeps us exactly where we are. Rachel shares the PIE Framework, a powerful way to think about career growth through Performance, Image, and Exposure, along with practical ways to become more visible inside your organization without feeling like you’re constantly promoting yourself. This conversation reminded me that courage isn’t the absence of fear. Sometimes it’s simply deciding to do the thing anyway. If you’ve been sitting on an idea, waiting to share your voice, or wondering whether your work is enough, I hope this episode gives you the nudge you’ve been looking for. In This Episode * Why visibility is about more than social media * The hidden cost of perfectionism * Rachel’s PIE Framework: Performance, Image & Exposure * Four practical ways to increase your visibility at work * Building advocates who speak your name in rooms you’re not in * The difference between self-promotion and thought leadership * Why confidence often comes after action, not before About Rachel Rachel Bolton is an Executive Leadership Advisor, keynote speaker, executive coach, and host of Rachel’s Leadership Lounge. With more than 20 years of leadership development experience, she helps leaders elevate their influence, communicate with confidence, and lead through change. Connect with Rachel 🌐 Website: https://www.therachelbolton.com 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelbolton88/ 🎙️ Rachel’s Leadership Lounge: https://www.youtube.com/@LeadershipUnlockedwithRachel If this conversation resonated with you, I’d love for you to share it with someone who needs to hear it. And if you haven’t already, subscribe so you don’t miss future conversations about leadership, organizational performance, and creating the conditions where people and organizations thrive. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit gatheredglow.substack.com

    Do It Anyway

  8. Jul 14

    Why Great Onboarding Isn't About Training

    What if onboarding isn’t really about teaching tasks? After years of designing onboarding programs, coaching leaders, and watching thousands of employees transition into new roles, I’ve become convinced that organizations aren’t just hiring people; they’re hiring thousands of future decisions. In this episode, we explore why orientation is only the beginning, why completion doesn’t equal competence, and what it actually takes to build confident employees who make sound decisions, solve problems, and take ownership from day one. If you’re a leader, HR professional, learning leader, or manager responsible for helping people succeed, this episode will challenge the way you think about onboarding. Because the goal isn’t simply to get people through training. It’s to prepare them to think. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit gatheredglow.substack.com

    Why Great Onboarding Isn't About Training
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    Gathered Glow
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
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