Think on Purpose
by Jen Frey
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Things change - and that's ok!
Things change - and that's ok!
About this podcast
This podcast is focused on helping leaders learn to lead themselves effectively so they can lead others. Most leaders think they have business and people problems, when they actually have mindset issues! Through interviews and personal reflection, we will untangle socialized and conditioned patterns, and move away from operating on outdated and unquestioned thoughts. We will teach the tools your brain needs in order to think on purpose.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 132 episodes
- Things change - and that's ok! · 13 min · Season 3 Episode 128Send us Fan Mail Change is constant and even though we don't always love the discomfort of change, the truth is that we are wired for it! In this episode, I reflect on what…
- No one knows what they are doing · 7 min · Season 3 Episode 130Send us Fan Mail In this last episode of 2025, I am thinking about how none of us actually know what we are doing - maybe that bursts your bubble, or maybe that helps you feel a…
- What if it could be better than you imagined? · 12 min · Season 3 Episode 129Send us Fan Mail This week, I’m exploring a question that’s been on my mind lately: What if the outcome is better than you can imagine? I share how fear and over-preparing can…
- Too tired to give direction: leading on empty · 19 min · Season 3 Episode 127Send us Fan Mail When you’re tired, even simple decisions can feel impossible. In this episode, I talk about what happens when leaders are depleted and start giving unclear or…
- Feeling disappointed as a leader · 11 min · Season 3 Episode 126Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I talk about what it really means to feel disappointed as a leader—and why avoiding that emotion can actually hold us back from our biggest…
- Don't stop too soon! · 15 min · Season 3 Episode 125Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I share a story about getting lost after cheering on a friend’s marathon—and realizing I had turned around just three blocks too soon. It…
- Fall break reset · 13 min · Season 3 Episode 124Send us Fan Mail Fall is the perfect time to reset—this episode shares why reflection matters, how to re-envision who you want to be, and an invitation to join me for a retreat…
- Three tips to reduce stress in the moment · 14 min · Season 3 Episode 123Send us Fan Mail We all experience stress, but sometimes we need new tools to deal with it. Here are the 3 tips that bring me out of feeling overwhelmed so I can be productive…
- Your value isn't your performance · 12 min · Season 3 Episode 122Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I talk about the trap so many leaders fall into—tying our self-worth to our performance. I share stories and metaphors to show why our value as…
- You probably aren't paying enough attention to this! · 17 min · Season 3 Episode 121Send us Fan Mail I explore how our environments quietly shape the way we think, act, and lead—often more than we realize. From popcorn studies to hospital huddles, I’ll show you…
- Your Leadership Umbrella: How to Stay Calm in Any Storm · 12 min · Season 3 Episode 120Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt like you’re walking through a storm without any protection? In this episode, I share how I use the umbrella metaphor to stay grounded during…
- Obstacles are the Job of Leadership · 16 min · Season 3 Episode 119Send us Fan Mail I share how obstacles aren’t roadblocks—they’re opportunities to grow as a leader. I’ll show you how to tackle challenges with confidence, build team resilience…
- Rehearsing for Success · 15 min · Season 3 Episode 118Send us Fan Mail Mental rehearsal isn’t just for athletes—it’s a powerful tool leaders can use to prepare for success. Studies show that visualization activates the same neural…
- Does it count? Why we seek validation (and how to stop!). · 13 min · Season 3 Episode 117Send us Fan Mail After months of training and mental rehearsal, I finally hit a big gym goal: a chin-up. But instead of celebrating, the first words out of my mouth were, “Does…
- How do I have a difficult conversation? · 25 min · Season 2 Episode 116Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we’re diving into why difficult conversations at work feel so hard—and how leaders can get better at having them. Using insights from…
- How do you stop the comparison trap? · 12 min · Season 2 Episode 115Send us Fan Mail As a leader, it’s easy to fall into the comparison trap — measuring your success against other people, jobs, or roles instead of staying focused on what matters…
- Why am I still so stressed? · 15 min · Season 2 Episode 114Send us Fan Mail If you’ve ever ended the day with a glass of wine, a bag of chips, or a doom-scroll session and still felt stressed — you’re not alone. In this episode, we’re…
- How do I stop believing my brain? · 14 min · Season 2 Episode 113Send us Fan Mail Jen shares a real-life story about how her brain jumped to the wrong conclusion and what she did to stay grounded in the moment. She offers practical tools to…
- How do I get over imposter syndrome? · 16 min · Season 2 Episode 112Send us Fan Mail Jen normalizes imposter syndrome by sharing common thoughts high-achievers struggle with and why it’s so prevalent—even among the most successful. She offers…
- Should I stay or should I go? · 17 min · Season 2 Episode 111Send us Fan Mail Jen explores a question so many people are struggling with - should I stay or should I go? Learn why it feels difficult to make a decision, 3 important questions…
