Joyosity

Chaos costs more than you think — not just in time or money, but in joy.   Without structures, joy gets swallowed by stress, disorganization, and reactivity   In this episode, Jenn Whitmer breaks down why steady systems, rhythms, and rituals are essential for sustaining joy in your leadership and life. Drawing inspiration from Elizabeth Gilbert’s wisdom and backed by behavioral science, Jenn reveals how creating repeatable, life-giving structures protects your energy, improves resilience, and helps you thrive—even when life is what it is.   Here’s What’s in the Episode: 1:30 Why go-with-the-flow quietly destroys your joy. 4:00 What Elizabeth Gilbert knows about creativity and suffering. 7:45 How leaders accidentally normalize anxiety and burnout. 10:50 The three steady structures that sustain joy. 18:50 How to identify what structure you need most.   Key Takeaway Joy doesn’t grow from scattered steps. Joy grows from steady structures.   About the Host: Jenn Whitmer Jenn is an international keynote speaker, leadership consultant, and the founder of Joyosity™, helping leaders create positive, profitable cultures through connection, curiosity, and joy. With a background in communication, conflict resolution, and team dynamics, Jenn helps leaders and organizations navigate complex people challenges, reduce burnout, and build flourishing workplaces. Her insights have resonated with audiences worldwide, blending real-world leadership expertise, engaging storytelling, and a dash of humor to make the hard stuff easier. Whether on stage, in workshops, or with coaching clients, Jenn equips leaders with the tools they need to solve conflict, cultivate communication, and lead with purpose. Her upcoming book Joyosity hits shelves December 9, 2025, offering leaders a fresh approach to joy at work that builds real results.   Resources & Links: Preorder Joyosity: Joyosity: How to Cultivate Intense Happiness in Work & Life (Even If Things Are What They Are) Joy isn’t fluff — it’s fierce strategy. This book gives leaders the tools to turn exhaustion into resilience and build cultures where work is a joy, people are whole, and organizations flourish. Ready to Make a Plan: Joyosity™ Jumpstart → Get crystal clear on what you want, what’s in the way, and how to move forward with traction. Starting the Journey: Enneagram Navigator → Stop guessing your type. In this 1:1 session, get clarity on your motivations and blind spots. Ready to Dive In: Joyosity™ Intensive → A one-day transformative experience to realign with your values and build a practical plan for joyful leadership. A Party for More: Bring Jenn & the Joy to Speak → Bring the spark (not just the spark notes!) to your whole team with contagious joy, practical tools, and plenty of laughter. Loved this episode? Rate, review, and share with a fellow leader who’s ready to ditch the drama and lead with more joy, curiosity, and clarity.

You can’t lead with resilience if your joy reservoir is empty.   Your leadership depends on one thing most leaders forget to refill — your joy reservoir.   This episode of The Joyosity™ Podcast dives into the essential truth that sustainable leadership isn’t about endless hustle — it’s about refilling your joy.   Jenn Whitmer unpacks why motivation and willpower alone will eventually fail, how stress chemicals keep leaders depleted, and the three daily practices that protect and restore your energy: space, safety, and support.   This is your permission slip to stop pouring from empty and lead from overflow instead.   Here’s What’s in the Episode: 1:15 Burnout happens when leaders give more than they refill. 5:22 Neuroscience shows consistent, tiny leadership practices lower anxiety, improve sleep, and increase team engagement. And more joyful leadership for you. 9:45 How to judge where you are as a leader. 10:30 Three practices to cultivate resilient joy.   Key Takeaway You can’t pour joy from dust—refill your reservoir so your leadership flows from overflow, not exhaustion.   About the Host: Jenn Whitmer Jenn is an international keynote speaker, leadership consultant, and the founder of Joyosity™, helping leaders create positive, profitable cultures through connection, curiosity, and joy. With a background in communication, conflict resolution, and team dynamics, Jenn helps leaders and organizations navigate complex people challenges, reduce burnout, and build flourishing workplaces. Her insights have resonated with audiences worldwide, blending real-world leadership expertise, engaging storytelling, and a dash of humor to make the hard stuff easier. Whether on stage, in workshops, or with coaching clients, Jenn equips leaders with the tools they need to solve conflict, cultivate communication, and lead with purpose. Her upcoming book Joyosity hits shelves December 9, 2025, offering leaders a fresh approach to joy at work that builds real results.     Resources & Links: Preorder Joyosity: Joyosity: How to Cultivate Intense Happiness in Work & Life (Even If Things Are What They Are) Joy isn’t fluff — it’s fierce strategy. This book gives leaders the tools to turn exhaustion into resilience and build cultures where work is a joy, people are whole, and organizations flourish.   Ready to Make a Plan: Joyosity™ Jumpstart → Get crystal clear on what you want, what’s in the way, and how to move forward with traction. Starting the Journey: Enneagram Navigator → Stop guessing your type. In this 1:1 session, get clarity on your motivations and blind spots. Ready to Dive In: Joyosity™ Intensive → A one-day transformative experience to realign with your values and build a practical plan for joyful leadership. A Party for More: Bring Jenn & the Joy to Speak → Bring the spark (not just the spark notes!) to your whole team with contagious joy, practical tools, and plenty of laughter. Loved this episode? Rate, review, and share with a fellow leader who’s ready to ditch the drama and lead with more joy, curiosity, and clarity.

Stress won’t take you out in one big blow—it’s the daily drip, drip, drip that erodes your joy. The problem isn’t stress itself. It’s getting stuck in unfinished stress cycles that bury leaders.   In this episode of the Joyosity Podcast, Jenn shares a near-disastrous bus story, the science behind stress cycles, and one surprising practice most leaders ignore—creative expression. You’ll learn why you can’t think your way out of stress and the small actions that actually restore your capacity to lead with joy.   Here’s What’s in the Episode 0:50 An unlikely story that shows why unresolved stress keeps you stuck. 4:40 The science of stress cycles and why most leaders never close them. 8:05 The serious health and leadership costs of chronic stress. 12:10 Stressor vs. stress vs. stress cycle (and why the difference matters). 17:08 Practical ways to build stress-closing habits into daily life.   Key Takeaway You can’t think your way out of stress—you must practice your way through.   About the Host: Jenn Whitmer Jenn is an international keynote speaker, leadership consultant, and the founder of Joyosity™, helping leaders create positive, profitable cultures through connection, curiosity, and joy. With a background in communication, conflict resolution, and team dynamics, Jenn helps leaders and organizations navigate complex people challenges, reduce burnout, and build flourishing workplaces. Her insights have resonated with audiences worldwide, blending real-world leadership expertise, engaging storytelling, and a dash of humor to make the hard stuff easier. Whether on stage, in workshops, or with coaching clients, Jenn equips leaders with the tools they need to solve conflict, cultivate communication, and lead with purpose. Her upcoming book Joyosity hits shelves fall 2025, offering leaders a fresh approach to joy at work that builds real results.   Resources & Links: Preorder Joyosity: Joyosity: How to Cultivate Intense Happiness in Work & Life (Even If Things Are What They Are) Joy isn’t extra — it’s fierce strategy. This book gives leaders the tools to turn exhaustion into resilience and build cultures where work is a joy, people are whole, and organizations flourish. Ready to Make a Plan: Joyosity™ Jumpstart → Get crystal clear on what you want, what’s in the way, and how to move forward with traction. Starting the Journey: Enneagram Navigator → Stop guessing your type. In this 1:1 session, get clarity on your motivations and blind spots. Ready to Dive In: Joyosity™ Intensive → A one-day transformative experience to realign with your values and build a practical plan for joyful leadership. A Party for More: Bring Jenn & the Joy to Speak → Bring the spark (not just the spark notes!) to your whole team with contagious joy, practical tools, and plenty of laughter. Loved this episode? Rate, review, and share with a fellow leader who’s ready to ditch the drama and lead with more joy, curiosity, and clarity.

Ever wonder why your team doesn’t trust your choices? Research shows it’s not about results. It’s about how you decide.   Every day you make thousands of decisions, and chasing the “best” one only leads to stress and second-guessing. In this episode, Jenn reveals why your process matters more than your outcome and how leaders can shift from exhausting decision fatigue to resilient, joy-filled choices.   Here’s What’s in the Episode 3:30 Why "making the best decision" may steal your joy and what you can learn from gambling. 4:26 The bad decision habit that is everywhere in leadership circles. 6:01 What you actually need to make make decisions as a leader. 9:38 The practical process for making decisions that restore joy.   Key Takeaway Wisdom plays a stronger game of joy than knowledge ever could.   About the Host: Jenn Whitmer Jenn is an international keynote speaker, leadership consultant, and the founder of Joyosity™, helping leaders create positive, profitable cultures through connection, curiosity, and joy. With a background in communication, conflict resolution, and team dynamics, Jenn helps leaders and organizations navigate complex people challenges, reduce burnout, and build flourishing workplaces. Her insights have resonated with audiences worldwide, blending real-world leadership expertise, engaging storytelling, and a dash of humor to make the hard stuff easier. Whether on stage, in workshops, or with coaching clients, Jenn equips leaders with the tools they need to solve conflict, cultivate communication, and lead with purpose. Her upcoming book Joyosity hits shelves fall 2025, offering leaders a fresh approach to joy at work that builds real results.   Resources & Links: Preorder Joyosity: Joyosity: How to Cultivate Intense Happiness in Work & Life (Even If Things Are What They Are) Joy isn’t extra — it’s fierce strategy. This book gives leaders the tools to turn exhaustion into resilience and build cultures where work is a joy, people are whole, and organizations flourish. Ready to Make a Plan: Joyosity™ Jumpstart → Get crystal clear on what you want, what’s in the way, and how to move forward with traction. Starting the Journey: Enneagram Navigator → Stop guessing your type. In this 1:1 session, get clarity on your motivations and blind spots. Ready to Dive In: Joyosity™ Intensive → A one-day transformative experience to realign with your values and build a practical plan for joyful leadership. A Party for More: Bring Jenn & the Joy to Speak → Bring the spark (not just the spark notes!) to your whole team with contagious joy, practical tools, and plenty of laughter. Loved this episode? Rate, review, and share with a fellow leader who’s ready to ditch the drama and lead with more joy, curiosity, and clarity.

If you avoid conflict, you manufacture fake peace.   In this episode of the Joyosity Podcast, Jenn shares how leaders who avoid conflict break trust, what a conflict really is, and why curiosity is the secret to transforming conflict into opportunity.   Here’s What’s in the Episode 00:34 The devastating (and true) story of avoided conflict in my career. 4:48 The numbers on how much unresolved conflict costs teams and businesses. 6:46 Why conflict is opportunity, not failure. 9:48 The definition of conflict that changes everything. 16:01 What you can do to show curiosity in conflict. Key Takeaway Curiosity transforms conflict from threat into trust.   About the Host: Jenn Whitmer Jenn is an international keynote speaker, leadership consultant, and the founder of Joyosity™, helping leaders create positive, profitable cultures through connection, curiosity, and joy. With a background in communication, conflict resolution, and team dynamics, Jenn helps leaders and organizations navigate complex people challenges, reduce burnout, and build flourishing workplaces. Her insights have resonated with audiences worldwide, blending real-world leadership expertise, engaging storytelling, and a dash of humor to make the hard stuff easier. Whether on stage, in workshops, or with coaching clients, Jenn equips leaders with the tools they need to solve conflict, cultivate communication, and lead with purpose. Her upcoming book Joyosity hits shelves fall 2025, offering leaders a fresh approach to joy at work that builds real results.   Resources & Links: Preorder Joyosity: Joyosity: How to Cultivate Intense Happiness in Work & Life (Even If Things Are What They Are) Joy isn’t fluff — it’s fierce strategy. This book gives leaders the tools to turn exhaustion into resilience and build cultures where work is a joy, people are whole, and organizations flourish. Ready to Make a Plan: Joyosity™ Jumpstart → Get crystal clear on what you want, what’s in the way, and how to move forward with traction. Starting the Journey: Enneagram Navigator → Stop guessing your type. In this 1:1 session, get clarity on your motivations and blind spots. Ready to Dive In: Joyosity™ Intensive → A one-day transformative experience to realign with your values and build a practical plan for joyful leadership. A Party for More: Bring Jenn & the Joy to Speak → Bring the spark (not just the spark notes!) to your whole team with contagious joy, practical tools, and plenty of laughter. Loved this episode? Rate, review, and share with a fellow leader who’s ready to ditch the drama and lead with more joy, curiosity, and clarity.

The noisiest silent killer of trust and productivity: unclear communication. And miscommunication costs you far more than money.   In this episode of the Joyosity Podcast, Jenn shows you how to move beyond noise and cultivate real clarity, so your team doesn’t simply hear you—you create shared meaning. Through a story about a high-heeled shoe, packed with data, you’ll learn how to stop assumptions from derailing progress and turn conversations into engines of trust, alignment, and joy.   Here’s What’s in the Episode 0:31 80% of workplace failures trace back to this issue. 2:25 The high-heeled shoe experiment: a surprising lesson in why miscommunication happens. 4:16 The data about the real costs of miscommunication. 7:40 Two proven keys to clear communication. 10:40 The one question every leader should ask and what to do right after you ask. Key Takeaway The goal of communication is shared meaning.   About the Host: Jenn Whitmer Jenn is an international keynote speaker, leadership consultant, and the founder of Joyosity™, helping leaders create positive, profitable cultures through connection, curiosity, and joy. With a background in communication, conflict resolution, and team dynamics, Jenn helps leaders and organizations navigate complex people challenges, reduce burnout, and build flourishing workplaces. Her insights have resonated with audiences worldwide, blending real-world leadership expertise, engaging storytelling, and a dash of humor to make the hard stuff easier. Whether on stage, in workshops, or with coaching clients, Jenn equips leaders with the tools they need to solve conflict, cultivate communication, and lead with purpose. Her upcoming book Joyosity hits shelves fall 2025, offering leaders a fresh approach to joy at work that builds real results.   Resources & Links: Preorder Joyosity: Joyosity: How to Cultivate Intense Happiness in Work & Life (Even If Things Are What They Are) Joy isn’t fluff — it’s fierce strategy. This book gives leaders the tools to turn exhaustion into resilience and build cultures where work is a joy, people are whole, and organizations flourish. Ready to Make a Plan: Joyosity™ Jumpstart → Get crystal clear on what you want, what’s in the way, and how to move forward with traction. Starting the Journey: Enneagram Navigator → Stop guessing your type. In this 1:1 session, get clarity on your motivations and blind spots. Ready to Dive In: Joyosity™ Intensive → A one-day transformative experience to realign with your values and build a practical plan for joyful leadership. A Party for More: Bring Jenn & the Joy to Speak → Bring the spark (not just the spark notes!) to your whole team with contagious joy, practical tools, and plenty of laughter. Loved this episode? Rate, review, and share with a fellow leader who’s ready to ditch the drama and lead with more joy, curiosity, and clarity.

Your emotional intelligence is either your edge or your exit risk. Many leaders still believe “no emotions at work,” is the gold standard. In this episode, Jenn shows how that myth quietly drives turnover, mistrust, and reactivity—and why emotional intelligence is not optional for effective leadership or a joyful culture. You’ll learn what actually happens in the brain and body, the real cost of repressing or recycling feelings, and a practical first-step framework to lead emotions without letting them takeover.     Here’s What’s You'll Learn in the Episode 2:22 What happens when leaders ignore emotions. 5:45 The brain research behind emotions at work. 9:03 The emotional traps for leaders at work. 12:30 A simple emotional intelligence tool. Key Takeaway Leaders who ignore emotions aren’t rational—they’re reckless. Emotional intelligence is the path to better trust, better decisions, and a truly joyful culture. About the Host: Jenn Whitmer Jenn is an international keynote speaker, leadership consultant, and the founder of Joyosity™, helping leaders create positive, profitable cultures through connection, curiosity, and joy. With a background in communication, conflict resolution, and team dynamics, Jenn helps leaders and organizations navigate complex people challenges, reduce burnout, and build flourishing workplaces. Her insights have resonated with audiences worldwide, blending real-world leadership expertise, engaging storytelling, and a dash of humor to make the hard stuff easier. Whether on stage, in workshops, or with coaching clients, Jenn equips leaders with the tools they need to solve conflict, cultivate communication, and lead with purpose. Her upcoming book Joyosity hits shelves fall 2025, offering leaders a fresh approach to joy at work that builds real results.     Resources & Links: Preorder Joyosity: Joyosity: How to Cultivate Intense Happiness in Work & Life (Even If Things Are What They Are) Joy isn’t fluff — it’s fierce strategy. This book gives leaders the tools to turn exhaustion into resilience and build cultures where work is a joy, people are whole, and organizations flourish. Ready to Make a Plan: Joyosity™ Jumpstart → Get crystal clear on what you want, what’s in the way, and how to move forward with traction. Starting the Journey: Enneagram Navigator → Stop guessing your type. In this 1:1 session, get clarity on your motivations and blind spots. Ready to Dive In: Joyosity™ Intensive → A one-day transformative experience to realign with your values and build a practical plan for joyful leadership. A Party for More: Bring Jenn & the Joy to Speak → Bring the spark (not just the spark notes!) to your whole team with contagious joy, practical tools, and plenty of laughter. Loved this episode? Rate, review, and share with a fellow leader who’s ready to ditch the drama and lead with more joy, curiosity, and clarity.

If your values don’t show up in your decisions, they’re just marketing.   Too many organizations have glossy posters with words like integrity and excellence — but when the team gathers, those values vanish. And when values are decorations instead of direction, trust erodes, frustration builds, and joy disappears.   In this episode of the Joyosity™ Podcast, Jenn unpacks the gap between values on the wall and values in action. You’ll learn why most leaders struggle to articulate their own values, how that disconnect sabotages culture, and what it takes to turn values into the everyday fuel for joy, trust, and clarity.   Here’s What’s in the Episode 2:36 The disconnect between organizational values and daily behavior will devastate trust. 4:41 The data on why teams with clear values retain customers and employees. 7:50 Where your values actually come from (and why some may not be yours). 9:21 The difference between nice-sounding words and actionable values. 13:15 The real test of your values. Key Takeaway Values aren’t what you frame on the wall. They’re what you choose in the moment, or they’re not values at all. About the Host: Jenn Whitmer Jenn is an international keynote speaker, leadership consultant, and the founder of Joyosity™, helping leaders create positive, profitable cultures through connection, curiosity, and joy. With a background in communication, conflict resolution, and team dynamics, Jenn helps leaders and organizations navigate complex people challenges, reduce burnout, and build flourishing workplaces. Her insights have resonated with audiences worldwide, blending real-world leadership expertise, engaging storytelling, and a dash of humor to make the hard stuff easier. Whether on stage, in workshops, or with coaching clients, Jenn equips leaders with the tools they need to solve conflict, cultivate communication, and lead with purpose. Her upcoming book Joyosity hits shelves fall 2025, offering leaders a fresh approach to joy at work that builds real results.   Resources & Links: Preorder Joyosity: Joyosity: How to Cultivate Intense Happiness in Work & Life (Even If Things Are What They Are) Joy isn’t fluff — it’s fierce strategy. This book gives leaders the tools to turn exhaustion into resilience and build cultures where work is a joy, people are whole, and organizations flourish. Free 99: Get started with your "Values Identifier Guide." Put those values down on paper so you can align your actions to living as your best self which reduces decision fatigue and improves decision quality. Get your Values Identifier Guide now! Ready to Make a Plan: Joyosity™ Jumpstart → Get crystal clear on what you want, what’s in the way, and how to move forward with traction. Starting the Journey: Enneagram Navigator → Stop guessing your type. In this 1:1 session, get clarity on your motivations and blind spots. Ready to Dive In: Joyosity™ Intensive → A one-day transformative experience to realign with your values and build a practical plan for joyful leadership. A Party for More: Bring Jenn & the Joy to Speak → Bring the spark (not just the spark notes!) to your whole team with contagious joy, practical tools, and plenty of laughter. Loved this episode? Rate, review, and share with a fellow leader who’s ready to ditch the drama and lead with more joy, curiosity, and clarity.

Who's holding the mic in your head? Most leaders are stuck in outdated stories that feel safe but quietly sabotage influence, confidence, and joy. In this episode, Jenn shows you how to recognize the narrative loops holding you back and gives you the first step to rewrite them into stories that create resilience, trust, and thriving teams.   Here’s What’s in the Episode 2:01 How one offhanded comment became a career-defining soundtrack. 6:32 What brain science calls “lay stories”—and why they shape your leadership and resilience. 09:47 The power of noticing what’s on repeat in your head. 12:33 Why your story becomes the team's culture. Key Takeaway If you don’t own your story, your story will own you. About the Host: Jenn Whitmer Jenn is an international keynote speaker, leadership consultant, and the founder of Joyosity™, helping leaders create positive, profitable cultures through connection, curiosity, and joy. With a background in communication, conflict resolution, and team dynamics, Jenn helps leaders and organizations navigate complex people challenges, reduce burnout, and build flourishing workplaces. Her insights have resonated with audiences worldwide, blending real-world leadership expertise, engaging storytelling, and a dash of humor to make the hard stuff easier. Whether on stage, in workshops, or with coaching clients, Jenn equips leaders with the tools they need to solve conflict, cultivate communication, and lead with purpose. Her upcoming book Joyosity hits shelves fall 2025, offering leaders a fresh approach to joy at work that builds real results.   Resources & Links: Preorder Joyosity: Joyosity: How to Cultivate Intense Happiness in Work & Life (Even If Things Are What They Are) Joy isn’t fluff — it’s fierce strategy. This book gives leaders the tools to turn exhaustion into resilience and build cultures where work is a joy, people are whole, and organizations flourish. Ready to Make a Plan: Joyosity™ Jumpstart → Get crystal clear on what you want, what’s in the way, and how to move forward with traction. Starting the Journey: Enneagram Navigator → Stop guessing your type. In this 1:1 session, get clarity on your motivations and blind spots. Ready to Dive In: Joyosity™ Intensive → A one-day transformative experience to realign with your values and build a practical plan for joyful leadership. A Party for More: Bring Jenn & the Joy to Speak → Bring the spark (not just the spark notes!) to your whole team with contagious joy, practical tools, and plenty of laughter. Loved this episode? Rate, review, and share with a fellow leader who’s ready to ditch the drama and lead with more joy, curiosity, and clarity.

Do you ever think, “Why do I keep doing this?”   You know it’s not working, but you’re stuck on autopilot. Here’s the truth: most leaders don’t fail because of lack of skill or knowledge. They get derailed by lack of self-awareness.   In this episode, Jenn shares a story of how laughter in the wrong moment nearly sabotaged her leadership, and what it took to see the blind spot. You’ll discover why self-awareness isn’t about beating yourself up but about ruthless honesty and radical compassion. Plus, how the Enneagram helps reveal the hidden motivations that keep you repeating patterns you can’t see.   Because without self-awareness, trust unravels, communication falters, and joy erodes. But when you uncover your blind spots, you can lead with clarity and choose joy on purpose.   Here’s What’s in the Episode 2:09 The feedback that changed Jenn’s leadership. 05:11 The surprising research on how few leaders are truly self-aware. 07:15 Why your personality can, “drive the bus” if you’re not paying attention. 08:49 How the Enneagram reveals your hidden motivations and blind spots. 13:45 The difference between using personality tools for growth versus excuses. 14:48 A free resource to start uncovering your motivations: Why Do I Keep Doing This?    Key Takeaway Self-awareness in leadership is the #1 predictor of success, and the Enneagram helps uncover blind spots that sabotage communication and culture.   About the Host: Jenn Whitmer Jenn is an international keynote speaker, leadership consultant, and the founder of Joyosity™, helping leaders create positive, profitable cultures through connection, curiosity, and joy. With a background in communication, conflict resolution, and team dynamics, Jenn helps leaders and organizations navigate complex people challenges, reduce burnout, and build flourishing workplaces. Her insights have resonated with audiences worldwide, blending real-world leadership expertise, engaging storytelling, and a dash of humor to make the hard stuff easier. Whether on stage, in workshops, or with coaching clients, Jenn equips leaders with the tools they need to solve conflict, cultivate communication, and lead with purpose. Her upcoming book Joyosity hits shelves fall 2025, offering leaders a fresh approach to joy at work that builds real results.   Resources & Links: Preorder Joyosity: Joyosity: How to Cultivate Intense Happiness in Work & Life (Even If Things Are What They Are) Joy isn’t fluff — it’s fierce strategy. This book gives leaders the tools to turn exhaustion into resilience and build cultures where work is a joy, people are whole, and organizations flourish. Free 99 Steps: Why Do I Keep Doing This? Enneagram Motivations → A quick guide to the five motivations that drive your quirks — and how to flip the script. Ready to Make a Plan: Joyosity™ Jumpstart → Get crystal clear on what you want, what’s in the way, and how to move forward with traction. Starting the Journey: Enneagram Navigator → Stop guessing your type. In this 1:1 session, get clarity on your motivations and blind spots. Ready to Dive In: Joyosity™ Intensive → A one-day transformative experience to realign with your values and build a practical plan for joyful leadership. A Party for More: Bring Jenn & the Joy to Speak → Bring the spark (not just the spark notes!) to your whole team with contagious joy, practical tools, and plenty of laughter. Loved this episode? Rate, review, and share with a fellow leader who’s ready to ditch the drama and lead with more joy, curiosity, and clarity.

We are literally dying without joy at work.   Every year, 120,000 deaths in the U.S. (Zippia 2023) are linked to workplace stress, yet most leaders believe the answer is more hustle, more grit, more resilience. That’s not the solution. In this episode, we're pulling back the curtain on why joy isn’t fluff, it’s the center of everything. You’ll discover the surprising data, a grounded metaphor to rethink joy, and the practical Joy Ratio that can transform how you lead and live.   Here’s What’s in the Episode 2:06 How the pain of a toxic workplace nearly broke Jenn. 04:45 Shocking stats on stress, disengagement, and the measurable boost when joy is at the center. 06:01 About the book Joyosity and how you can join the Joyosity Works Very Important Party for behind-the-scenes access. 07:17 The difference between toxic positivity and joy. 09:12 Introducing the Joy Ratio: how to balance joy, toil, and the messy middle to build resilience and results. 15:31 The question to start applying in your leadership.   Key Takeaway Exhaustion, distrust, and turnover are symptoms of missing joy.   About the Host: Jenn Whitmer Jenn is an international keynote speaker, leadership consultant, and the founder of Joyosity™, helping leaders create positive, profitable cultures through connection, curiosity, and joy. With a background in communication, conflict resolution, and team dynamics, Jenn helps leaders and organizations navigate complex people challenges, reduce burnout, and build flourishing workplaces. Her insights have resonated with audiences worldwide, blending real-world leadership expertise, engaging storytelling, and a dash of humor to make the hard stuff easier. Whether on stage, in workshops, or with coaching clients, Jenn equips leaders with the tools they need to solve conflict, cultivate communication, and lead with purpose. Her upcoming book Joyosity hits shelves fall 2025, offering leaders a fresh approach to joy at work that builds real results.   Resources & Links: Preorder Joyosity: Joyosity: How to Cultivate Intense Happiness in Work & Life (Even If Things Are What They Are) Joy isn’t fluff — it’s fierce strategy. This book gives leaders the tools to turn exhaustion into resilience and build cultures where work is a joy, people are whole, and organizations flourish. Free 99 Steps: Joyosity Explorer Map → Discover your deeper purpose and story. Joy is linked to purpose, and productivity increases by 20% when your purpose connects to your work. Ready to Make a Plan: Joyosity™ Jumpstart → Get crystal clear on what you want, what’s in the way, and how to move forward with traction. Starting the Journey: Enneagram Navigator → Stop guessing your type. In this 1:1 session, get clarity on your motivations and blind spots. Ready to Dive In: Joyosity™ Intensive → A one-day transformative experience to realign with your values and build a practical plan for joyful leadership. A Party for More: Bring Jenn & the Joy to Speak → Bring the spark (not just the spark notes!) to your whole team with contagious joy, practical tools, and plenty of laughter. Loved this episode? Rate, review, and share with a fellow leader who’s ready to ditch the drama and lead with more joy, curiosity, and clarity.

Thank you is fine. Gratitude is joyful. In this final Summer Sip (for now!), Jenn and Shelby reflect on the gentle but potent wisdom of Kevin Monroe — “the gratitude guy” himself. Kevin makes the case for real-time, specific gratitude as a leadership practice, not just a feel-good afterthought. They explore how pausing to name the invisible work behind visible wins changes the tone of your team and your own inner narrative. From podcast production to parenting to just staying afloat, Jenn and Shelby show how noticing what we couldn’t do alone leads to more joy, more connection, and way better leadership. Key Takeaway Gratitude isn’t about being nice. It’s about being aware of what you couldn’t do alone. Guest: Kevin Monroe Kevin Monroe is a leading voice on purpose-driven leadership. Through his Gratitude Challenge, retreats, and coaching, he helps leaders tap into the transformative power of thankfulness in work and life. He believes gratitude isn’t an add-on. It’s a way of being.   Host: Jenn Whitmer Jenn is an international keynote speaker, leadership consultant, and the founder of Joyosity™, helping leaders create positive, profitable cultures through connection, curiosity, and joy. With a background in communication, conflict resolution, and team dynamics, Jenn helps leaders and organizations navigate complex people challenges, reduce burnout, and build flourishing workplaces. Her insights have resonated with audiences worldwide, blending real-world leadership expertise, engaging storytelling, and a dash of humor to make the hard stuff easier. Whether on stage, in workshops, or with coaching clients, Jenn equips leaders with the tools they need to solve conflict, cultivate communication, and lead with purpose. Her upcoming book, Joyosity, hits shelves on October 21, 2025, offering leaders a fresh approach to joy at work that builds real results.   Co-Host: Shelby Merryweather Shelby produces many live streaming shows and podcasts, including Joyosity™. She is also founder and CEO of Sunshine Lane, where she helps creative entrepreneurs lead with clarity and calm. Connect with Shelby at shelbymerryweather.com.   Pour Yourself a Full Glass: May 2025 Episodes Episode 88: Gratitude is a Leadership Strategy Apple | Spotify | YouTube Episode 89: The Gratitude Shift: Seeing What You Couldn't Do Alone with Kevin Monroe Apple | Spotify | YouTube Episode 90: Leading with Thankfulness: Why Joy Follows Awareness with Kevin Monroe Apple | Spotify | YouTube Episode 91: ICYMI: The Joy of Noticing—How Gratitude Changes Everything Apple | Spotify | YouTube Grab Kevin’s latest book, *The Ripple Effect Journal: 31 Days of Gratitude with Don't Wait To Thank*   Joyosity Book Coming this Fall: Join the Joyosity™ Works Very Important Party and get: Early sneak peeks of the book with real tools to help you in your life, your work, and in your leadership. An exclusive chance to shape this message, including cover art, and help other leaders create positive culture with complex people. Behind-the-scenes updates and bonuses. Get in here: Joyosity: How to Cultivate Intense Happiness in Work & Life jennwhitmer.com/books     Resources & Links: Free 99 Steps: Why Do I Keep Doing This? Enneagram Motivations. You’re not broken. You’re just being run by a well-meaning but slightly unhinged internal script. Meet the five motivations behind your leadership quirks and learn how to flip the script with this quick guide.   Joyosity Explorer Map will guide you to understanding the deeper purpose and story you tell yourself about your work. Joy is linked to purpose and productivity increases by 20% or more when you directly link your purpose to your work.   Ready to Make a Plan: Joyosity™ Jumpstart Get crystal clear on what you want, what’s in the way, and what’s actually working. In this powerful strategy session, we’ll use the Joyosity™ Compass to name your roadblocks and map a leadership plan you can actually follow. No fluff, just traction. Schedule your session here.\   Starting the Journey: Enneagram Navigator Tired of trying to figure out your Enneagram type from freebie quizzes that leave you more confused than a group text with no context? In this 1:1 session, I’ll help you decode your motivations and blind spots so you can finally lead (and live) with clarity, not guesswork. Book your Navigator session here.   Ready to Dive In: Joyosity™ Intensive What if you could clear the fog, realign with your values, and build a practical plan for joyful leadership — in just one transformative day? This personalized experience combines deep self-awareness, strategic clarity, and honest-to-goodness joy to help you lead with purpose and still like your life. Start the process here.   A Party for More: Book Jenn to Speak When your whole team needs the spark — not just the spark notes — I bring the energy, expertise, and real talk that shifts culture. With contagious joy, practical tools, and plenty of laughter, I help leaders connect, communicate, and make Loved this episode? Rate, review, and share with a fellow leader who’s ready to ditch the drama and lead with more joy, curiosity, and clarity — in a quick sip.

If you’re still in the same spot next year… how’s that feel?   Jenn and Shelby revisit their laugh-out-loud conversation with Ron Tite—author, speaker, ad agency founder, and walking truth bomb. Ron doesn’t just preach purpose—he activates it. This episode dives into what it actually means to align your values, actions, and impact (and why declaring purpose without doing anything is just fancy corporate wallpaper). They also unpack one of Jenn’s favorite coaching questions: “If you were still the same a year from now, how would that feel?” Combine that with Ron’s purpose Mad Lib framework and you’ve got a mini episode packed with clarity, nudges, and a firm-but-friendly kick toward meaningful change. Key Takeaway Declaring purpose is easy. Activating it is leadership. Guest: Ron Tite Ron Tite is the founder of Church+State, a top Canadian ad agency, and the author of The Purpose of Purpose. A former comedian and current creative powerhouse, Ron helps leaders and brands cut through noise, align with purpose, and make strategy actually matter. His new book launched in May 2025 — grab your copy and get ready to laugh and rethink everything.   Host: Jenn Whitmer Jenn is an international keynote speaker, leadership consultant, and the founder of Joyosity™, helping leaders create positive, profitable cultures through connection, curiosity, and joy. With a background in communication, conflict resolution, and team dynamics, Jenn helps leaders and organizations navigate complex people challenges, reduce burnout, and build flourishing workplaces. Her insights have resonated with audiences worldwide, blending real-world leadership expertise, engaging storytelling, and a dash of humor to make the hard stuff easier. Whether on stage, in workshops, or with coaching clients, Jenn equips leaders with the tools they need to solve conflict, cultivate communication, and lead with purpose. Her upcoming book, Joyosity, hits shelves on October 21, 2025, offering leaders a fresh approach to joy at work that builds real results.   Co-Host: Shelby Merryweather Shelby produces many live streaming shows and podcasts, including Joyosity™ ™. She is also founder and CEO of Sunshine Lane, where she helps creative entrepreneurs lead with clarity and calm. Connect with Shelby at shelbymerryweather.com.   Pour Yourself a Full Glass: April 2025 Episodes Episode 83: Why Serious Leaders Fail (And What to Do Instead) Apple| Spotify | YouTube Episode 84: The Purpose Pivot: Aligning Values, Strategy, and Action with Ron Tite Apple | Spotify | YouTube Episode 85: The Leadership Trap: What’s Distracting You from Real Impact? with Ron Tite Apple | Spotify | YouTube Episode 86: Work Not Working? An Invite to Disruption (and Joy) Apple | Spotify | YouTube Episode 87: ICYMI: Stop Hiding Stress — Why It’s Killing Trust on Your Team Apple | Spotify | YouTube Grab Ron’s latest book, The Purpose of Purpose.   Joyosity Book Coming this Fall: Join the Joyosity™ Works Very Important Party and get: Early sneak peeks of the book with real tools to help you in your life, your work, and in your leadership. An exclusive chance to shape this message, including cover art, and help other leaders create positive culture with complex people. Behind-the-scenes updates and bonuses. Get in here: Joyosity: How to Cultivate Intense Happiness in Work & Life jennwhitmer.com/books     Resources & Links: Free 99 Steps: Why Do I Keep Doing This? Enneagram Motivations. You’re not broken. You’re just being run by a well-meaning but slightly unhinged internal script. Meet the five motivations behind your leadership quirks and learn how to flip the script with this quick guide.   Joyosity Explorer Map will guide you to understanding the deeper purpose and story you tell yourself about your work. Joy is linked to purpose and productivity increases by 20% or more when you directly link your purpose to your work.   Ready to Make a Plan: Joyosity™ Jumpstart Get crystal clear on what you want, what’s in the way, and what’s actually working. In this powerful strategy session, we’ll use the Joyosity™ Compass to name your roadblocks and map a leadership plan you can actually follow. No fluff, just traction. Schedule your session here.   Starting the Journey: Enneagram Navigator Tired of trying to figure out your Enneagram type from freebie quizzes that leave you more confused than a group text with no context? In this 1:1 session, I’ll help you decode your motivations and blind spots so you can finally lead (and live) with clarity, not guesswork. Book your Navigator session here.   Ready to Dive In: Joyosity™ Intensive What if you could clear the fog, realign with your values, and build a practical plan for joyful leadership — in just one transformative day? This personalized experience combines deep self-awareness, strategic clarity, and honest-to-goodness joy to help you lead with purpose and still like your life. Start the process here.   A Party for More: Book Jenn to Speak When your whole team needs the spark — not just the spark notes — I bring the energy, expertise, and real talk that shifts culture. With contagious joy, practical tools, and plenty of laughter, I help leaders connect, communicate, and make Loved this episode? Rate, review, and share with a fellow leader who’s ready to ditch the drama and lead with more joy, curiosity, and clarity — in a quick sip.

You can’t lead if you’re burned out and brittle.   In this episode, Jenn and Shelby revisit their powerful conversation with leadership expert Jo Saxton. As the world shifts and the demands on leaders intensify, Jo drops a truth bomb we all need: stop playing checkers in a chess world. And in a leadership crisis like this one, playing the long game means starting with yourself. They unpack why leaders who sacrifice themselves for the cause end up helping no one, and how asking “What is mine to do?” becomes a compass when the world feels too heavy. Jo challenges leaders to show up centered, not strung out — to lead with calm resilience rather than urgency addiction. This is your invitation to recalibrate and reclaim your own leadership energy. Key Takeaway Joyful leadership starts with knowing what’s yours to carry — and what isn’t. Guest: Jo Saxton Jo Saxton is a leadership expert, speaker, author, and podcast host known for helping women and organizations lead with strength and clarity. She’s spoken on stages around the world and teaches at the university level, blending practical wisdom with empowering encouragement. Subscribe to her Lead Stories Podcast or grab her book to keep the fire lit.   Host: Jenn Whitmer Jenn is an international keynote speaker, leadership consultant, and the founder of Joyosity™, helping leaders create positive, profitable cultures through connection, curiosity, and joy. With a background in communication, conflict resolution, and team dynamics, Jenn helps leaders and organizations navigate complex people challenges, reduce burnout, and build flourishing workplaces. Her insights have resonated with audiences worldwide, blending real-world leadership expertise, engaging storytelling, and a dash of humor to make the hard stuff easier. Whether on stage, in workshops, or with coaching clients, Jenn equips leaders with the tools they need to solve conflict, cultivate communication, and lead with purpose. Her upcoming book, Joyosity, hits shelves on October 21, 2025, offering leaders a fresh approach to joy at work that builds real results.   Co-Host: Shelby Merryweather Shelby produces many live streaming shows and podcasts, including Joyosity™ ™. She is also founder and CEO of Sunshine Lane, where she helps creative entrepreneurs lead with clarity and calm. Connect with Shelby at shelbymerryweather.com.   Pour Yourself a Full Glass: March 2025 Episodes Episode 79: The Leadership Crisis No One Is Talking About **** Apple | Spotify | YouTube Episode 80: Holding It Together: Leading Through Uncertainty with Jo Saxton Apple | Spotify | YouTube Episode 81: The Leadership Crisis Is Real. Joy Is the Answer with Jo Saxton Apple | Spotify | YouTube Episode 82: ICYMI: Joy at Work and Storytelling with Jenn and Shelby Apple | Spotify | YouTube Grab Jo’s latest book, Ready to Rise.   Joyosity Book Coming this Fall: Join the Joyosity™ Works Very Important Party and get: Early sneak peeks of the book with real tools to help you in your life, your work, and in your leadership. An exclusive chance to shape this message, including cover art, and help other leaders create positive culture with complex people. Behind-the-scenes updates and bonuses. Get in here: Joyosity: How to Cultivate Intense Happiness in Work & Life jennwhitmer.com/books     Resources & Links: Free 99 Steps: Why Do I Keep Doing This? Enneagram Motivations. You’re not broken. You’re just being run by a well-meaning but slightly unhinged internal script. Meet the five motivations behind your leadership quirks and learn how to flip the script with this quick guide.   Joyosity Explorer Map will guide you to understanding the deeper purpose and story you tell yourself about your work. Joy is linked to purpose and productivity increases by 20% or more when you directly link your purpose to your work.   Ready to Make a Plan: Joyosity™ Jumpstart Get crystal clear on what you want, what’s in the way, and what’s actually working. In this powerful strategy session, we’ll use the Joyosity™ Compass to name your roadblocks and map a leadership plan you can actually follow. No fluff, just traction. Schedule your session here.   Starting the Journey: Enneagram Navigator Tired of trying to figure out your Enneagram type from freebie quizzes that leave you more confused than a group text with no context? In this 1:1 session, I’ll help you decode your motivations and blind spots so you can finally lead (and live) with clarity, not guesswork. Book your Navigator session here.   Ready to Dive In: Joyosity™ Intensive What if you could clear the fog, realign with your values, and build a practical plan for joyful leadership — in just one transformative day? This personalized experience combines deep self-awareness, strategic clarity, and honest-to-goodness joy to help you lead with purpose and still like your life. Start the process here.   A Party for More: Book Jenn to Speak When your whole team needs the spark — not just the spark notes — I bring the energy, expertise, and real talk that shifts culture. With contagious joy, practical tools, and plenty of laughter, I help leaders connect, communicate, and make Loved this episode? Rate, review, and share with a fellow leader who’s ready to ditch the drama and lead with more joy, curiosity, and clarity — in a quick sip.

Forced fun is not play. And your team knows the difference.   Episode Summary: In this Summer Sip, Jenn and Shelby revisit the playful wisdom of Jeff Harry—top HR voice, bow-tie enthusiast, and workplace play evangelist. This episode isn’t about ping pong tables or mandatory karaoke. It’s about how real play fuels real performance. Jeff dismantles the myth of “fun-at-work” by reminding us that true play requires psychological safety, freedom, and connection to purpose. He shares how following his love for toys didn’t lead to the joy he expected — and how discovering his own play style did. Whether you're trying to beat burnout, build braver teams, or rediscover what lights you up, this sip is a nudge to find your own flavor of play. (Bonus: it might just be where your best work is hiding.) Key Takeaway Your brilliance is in your blind spot. Play is how you find it. Guest: Jeff Harry Named a top HR voice by SHRM and a featured speaker at the NFL and NPR, Jeff Harry helps teams rediscover joy through play. With equal parts research, whimsy, and real talk, he teaches leaders how to build psychologically safe workplaces where innovation and humanity thrive.   Host: Jenn Whitmer Jenn is an international keynote speaker, leadership consultant, and the founder of Joyosity™, helping leaders create positive, profitable cultures through connection, curiosity, and joy. With a background in communication, conflict resolution, and team dynamics, Jenn helps leaders and organizations navigate complex people challenges, reduce burnout, and build flourishing workplaces. Her insights have resonated with audiences worldwide, blending real-world leadership expertise, engaging storytelling, and a dash of humor to make the hard stuff easier. Whether on stage, in workshops, or with coaching clients, Jenn equips leaders with the tools they need to solve conflict, cultivate communication, and lead with purpose. Her upcoming book, Joyosity, hits shelves on October 21, 2025, offering leaders a fresh approach to joy at work that builds real results.   Co-Host: Shelby Merryweather Shelby produces many live streaming shows and podcasts, including Joyosity™. She is also founder and CEO of Sunshine Lane, where she helps creative entrepreneurs lead with clarity and calm. Connect with Shelby at shelbymerryweather.com.   Pour Yourself a Full Glass: February 2025 Episodes Episode 75: Eight Ways to Overcome Team Struggles and Stop Burnout Apple | Spotify | YouTube Episode 76: Not Forced Fun: How Play Powers Productivity, Part 1 with Jeff Harry Apple | Spotify | YouTube Episode 77: Tackling Toxic Work Environments with Play and Psychological Safety, Part 2 with Jeff Harry Apple | Spotify | YouTube Episode 78: ICYMI: Half-Play or Full Play: Joy and Productivity at Work with Jenn and Shelby Apple | Spotify | YouTube Want to know your play style? Take this quiz! jennwhitmer.com/play-quiz   Joyosity Book Coming this Fall: Join the Joyosity™ Works Very Important Party and get: Early sneak peeks of the book with real tools to help you in your life, your work, and in your leadership. An exclusive chance to shape this message, including cover art, and help other leaders create positive culture with complex people. Behind-the-scenes updates and bonuses. Get in here: Joyosity: How to Cultivate Intense Happiness in Work & Life jennwhitmer.com/books   Resources & Links: Free 99 Steps: Why Do I Keep Doing This? Enneagram Motivations. You’re not broken. You’re just being run by a well-meaning but slightly unhinged internal script. Meet the five motivations behind your leadership quirks and learn how to flip the script with this quick guide.   Joyosity Explorer Map will guide you to understanding the deeper purpose and story you tell yourself about your work. Joy is linked to purpose and productivity increases by 20% or more when you directly link your purpose to your work.   Ready to Make a Plan: Joyosity™ Jumpstart Get crystal clear on what you want, what’s in the way, and what’s actually working. In this powerful strategy session, we’ll use the Joyosity™ Compass to name your roadblocks and map a leadership plan you can actually follow. No fluff, just traction. Schedule your session here.   Starting the Journey: Enneagram Navigator Tired of trying to figure out your Enneagram type from freebie quizzes that leave you more confused than a group text with no context? In this 1:1 session, I’ll help you decode your motivations and blind spots so you can finally lead (and live) with clarity, not guesswork. Book your Navigator session here.   Ready to Dive In: Joyosity™ Intensive What if you could clear the fog, realign with your values, and build a practical plan for joyful leadership — in just one transformative day? This personalized experience combines deep self-awareness, strategic clarity, and honest-to-goodness joy to help you lead with purpose and still like your life. Start the process here.   A Party for More: Book Jenn to Speak When your whole team needs the spark — not just the spark notes — I bring the energy, expertise, and real talk that shifts culture. With contagious joy, practical tools, and plenty of laughter, I help leaders connect, communicate, and make Loved this episode? Rate, review, and share with a fellow leader who’s ready to ditch the drama and lead with more joy, curiosity, and clarity — in a quick sip.

Your purpose isn’t in your title. It’s your rippled-out impact. In this mini-sip of January joy, Jenn and Shelby revisit their electric conversation with Jade Simmons—concert pianist, rockstar keynote speaker, and all-around purpose powerhouse. Jade doesn’t just drop truth bombs; she remixes your entire perspective on what purpose actually is. Right now, when so many leaders are wrestling with identity shifts, career questions, and “what am I even doing here?” vibes, Jade reminds us: Your purpose isn’t what you do — it’s what happens in others when you do what you do. In this quick hit, we unpack how exploration, failure, and even three-week job stints all play a role in your impact story. Key Takeaway Purpose fuels you, especially when life is unstable. Guest: Jade Simmons A boundary-breaking concert pianist turned world-class keynote speaker, Jade Simmons delivers transformational experiences on and off the stage. She’s the author of Purpose: The Remix, known for blending classical brilliance with beat-dropping truth, and helping leaders unlock lives of greater purpose and power. Host: Jenn Whitmer Jenn is an international keynote speaker, leadership consultant, and the founder of Joyosity™, helping leaders create positive, profitable cultures through connection, curiosity, and joy. With a background in communication, conflict resolution, and team dynamics, Jenn helps leaders and organizations navigate complex people challenges, reduce burnout, and build flourishing workplaces. Her insights have resonated with audiences worldwide, blending real-world leadership expertise, engaging storytelling, and a dash of humor to make the hard stuff easier. Whether on stage, in workshops, or with coaching clients, Jenn equips leaders with the tools they need to solve conflict, cultivate communication, and lead with purpose. Her upcoming book, Joyosity, hits shelves on October 21, 2025, offering leaders a fresh approach to joy at work that builds real results. Co-Host: Shelby Merryweather Shelby produces many live streaming shows and podcasts, including Joyosity™. She is also founder and CEO of Sunshine Lane, where she helps creative entrepreneurs lead with clarity and calm. Connect with Shelby at shelbymerryweather.com. Pour Yourself a Full Glass: January 2025 Episodes Episode 71: The Paradox of Profit or Purpose Apple, Spotify, YouTube Episode 72: Purpose Unleashed: Successful Leadership, Part 1 with Jade Simmons Apple, Spotify, YouTube Episode 73: Grow as a Leader and Build an Engaged Team, Part 2 with Jade Simmons Apple, Spotify, YouTube Episode 74: ICYMI: Stop Worrying About Them with Jenn and Shelby Apple, Spotify, YouTube Grab Jade’s book, Purpose the Remix Joyosity Book Coming this Fall: Join the Joyosity™ Works Very Important Party and get: Early sneak peeks of the book with real tools to help you in your life, your work, and in your leadership. An exclusive chance to shape this message, including cover art, and help other leaders create positive culture with complex people. Behind-the-scenes updates and bonuses. Get in here: https://jennwhitmer.com/books Resources & Links: Free 99 Steps: Start here for purpose! Joyosity Explorer Map will guide you to understanding the deeper purpose and story you tell yourself about your work. Joy is linked to purpose and productivity increases by 20% or more when you directly link your purpose to your work. Why Do I Keep Doing This? Enneagram Motivations. You’re not broken. You’re just being run by a well-meaning but slightly unhinged internal script. Meet the five motivations behind your leadership quirks and learn how to flip the script with this quick guide. Ready to Make a Plan: Joyosity™ Jumpstart Get crystal clear on what you want, what’s in the way, and what’s actually working. In this powerful strategy session, we’ll use the Joyosity™ Compass to name your roadblocks and map a leadership plan you can actually follow. No fluff, just traction. Schedule your session here. Starting the Journey: Enneagram Navigator Tired of trying to figure out your Enneagram type from freebie quizzes that leave you more confused than a group text with no context? In this 1:1 session, I’ll help you decode your motivations and blind spots so you can finally lead (and live) with clarity, not guesswork. Book your Navigator session here. Ready to Dive In: Joyosity™ Intensive What if you could clear the fog, realign with your values, and build a practical plan for joyful leadership — in just one transformative day? This personalized experience combines deep self-awareness, strategic clarity, and honest-to-goodness joy to help you lead with purpose and still like your life. Start the process here. A Party for More: Book Jenn to Speak When your whole team needs the spark — not just the spark notes — I bring the energy, expertise, and real talk that shifts culture. With contagious joy, practical tools, and plenty of laughter, I help leaders connect, communicate, and make Loved this episode? Rate, review, and share with a fellow leader who’s ready to ditch the drama and lead with more joy, curiosity, and clarity — in a quick sip.

What if conflict wasn’t a sign of failure… but an invitation to lead? In this December Summer Sip, Jenn and Shelby revisit their powerful conversation with author and leadership speaker Justin Jones-Fosu. Together, they explore how to handle disagreement without dehumanization, the subtle difference between respect and agreement, and how leaders can thank their teams for dissent — yes, really. This is the episode for when you’re heading into hard conversations (or a family reunion) and want to keep your soul and your sanity intact. Key Takeaway You don’t have to agree with someone to honor their humanity. Respect starts with how you listen. Guest: Justin Jones-Fosu Justin Jones-Fosu is a global speaker, author, and CEO of Work. Meaningful. He helps organizations and individuals transform how they work by connecting their values to their everyday actions. His latest book, I Respectfully Disagree, equips leaders with practical tools to navigate conflict with clarity and character. Connect with Justin: justinjonesfosu.com Host: Jenn Whitmer Jenn is an international keynote speaker, leadership consultant, and the founder of Joyosity™, helping leaders create positive, profitable cultures through connection, curiosity, and joy. With a background in communication, conflict resolution, and team dynamics, Jenn helps leaders and organizations navigate complex people challenges, reduce burnout, and build flourishing workplaces. Her insights have resonated with audiences worldwide, blending real-world leadership expertise, engaging storytelling, and a dash of humor to make the hard stuff easier. Whether on stage, in workshops, or with coaching clients, Jenn equips leaders with the tools they need to solve conflict, cultivate communication, and lead with purpose. Her upcoming book, Joyosity, hits shelves this fall, offering leaders a fresh approach to joy at work that builds real results. More with Jenn: jennwhitmer.com Co-Host: Shelby Merryweather Shelby produces many live streaming shows and podcasts, including Joyosity™ ™. She is also founder and CEO of Sunshine Lane, where she helps creative entrepreneurs lead with clarity and calm. Connect with Shelby at shelbymerryweather.com. Pour Yourself a Full Glass: December 2024 Episodes Ep. 66: How to Lead When People Disagree Apple, Spotify, or YouTube Ep. 67: The Power of Respectful Disagreement (Part 1 with Justin Jones-Fosu) Apple, Spotify, or YouTube Ep. 68: Finding Common Ground in Complex Situations (Part 2 with Justin Jones-Fosu) Apple, Spotify, or YouTube Ep. 69: ICYMI: Turning Disagreements into Dialogue (with Jenn & Shelby) Apple, Spotify, or YouTube Grab Justin’s latest book, *I Respectfully Disagree.* Joyosity Book Coming this Fall: Join the Joyosity™ Works Very Important Party and get: Early sneak peeks of the book with real tools to help you in your life, your work, and in your leadership. An exclusive chance to shape this message, including cover art, and help other leaders create positive culture with complex people. Behind-the-scenes updates and bonuses. Get in here: https://jennwhitmer.com/books Resources & Links: Free 99 Steps: Why Do I Keep Doing This? Enneagram Motivations. You’re not broken. You’re just being run by a well-meaning but slightly unhinged internal script. Meet the five motivations behind your leadership quirks and learn how to flip the script with this quick guide. Joyosity Explorer Map will guide you to understanding the deeper purpose and story you tell yourself about your work. Joy is linked to purpose and productivity increases by 20% or more when you directly link your purpose to your work. Ready to Make a Plan: Joyosity™ Jumpstart Get crystal clear on what you want, what’s in the way, and what’s actually working. In this powerful strategy session, we’ll use the Joyosity™ Compass to name your roadblocks and map a leadership plan you can actually follow. No fluff, just traction. Schedule your session here. Starting the Journey: Enneagram Navigator Tired of trying to figure out your Enneagram type from freebie quizzes that leave you more confused than a group text with no context? In this 1:1 session, I’ll help you decode your motivations and blind spots so you can finally lead (and live) with clarity, not guesswork. Book your Navigator session here. Ready to Dive In: Joyosity™ Intensive What if you could clear the fog, realign with your values, and build a practical plan for joyful leadership — in just one transformative day? This personalized experience combines deep self-awareness, strategic clarity, and honest-to-goodness joy to help you lead with purpose and still like your life. Start the process here. A Party for More: Book Jenn to Speak When your whole team needs the spark — not just the spark notes — I bring the energy, expertise, and real talk that shifts culture. With contagious joy, practical tools, and plenty of laughter, I help leaders connect, communicate, and make Loved this episode? Rate, review, and share with a fellow leader who’s ready to ditch the drama and lead with more joy, curiosity, and clarity — in a quick sip.  

In this Summer Sip, Jenn and Shelby revisit their conversation with former Cirque du Soleil creative director Krista Monson. From reclaiming the word just to literally lying in a vineyard to watch bees, Krista shares how slowing down, restoring creativity, and honoring your voice are essential survival tools — not luxuries — for leaders and creators alike. Key Takeaway When you minimize your words, you minimize your work. Language shapes the world — so speak with intention, not apology. Guest: Krista Monson Krista Monson is a renowned creative director, speaker, and former Artistic Director with Cirque du Soleil. Over 13 years, she led casting and directed performances for some of the company’s most iconic shows, including O in Las Vegas. Krista has choreographed and produced global events — from the UN’s World Humanitarian Summit to global athletic games opening ceremonies. Today, she helps families reconnect with creativity, purpose, and presence through storytelling and artistic insight. Find more about Krista here: https://sincerelyyoursmemoirs.com/ Host: Jenn Whitmer Jenn is an international keynote speaker, leadership consultant, and the founder of Joyosity™, helping leaders create positive, profitable cultures through connection, curiosity, and joy. With a background in communication, conflict resolution, and team dynamics, Jenn helps leaders and organizations navigate complex people challenges, reduce burnout, and build flourishing workplaces. Her insights have resonated with audiences worldwide, blending real-world leadership expertise, engaging storytelling, and a dash of humor to make the hard stuff easier. Whether on stage, in workshops, or with coaching clients, Jenn equips leaders with the tools they need to solve conflict, cultivate communication, and lead with purpose. Her upcoming book, Joyosity, hits shelves on October 21, 2025, offering leaders a fresh approach to joy at work that builds real results. Co-Host: Shelby Merryweather Shelby produces many live streaming shows and podcasts, including Joyosity™. She is also founder and CEO of Sunshine Lane, where she helps creative entrepreneurs lead with clarity and calm. Connect with Shelby at shelbymerryweather.com. Pour Yourself a Full Glass: November 2024 Episodes Episode 62: Connections are the Glue of Healthy Leadership with Jenn Whitmer Apple, Spotify, or YouTube Episode 63: How to Stop Burning Out Doing What You Love with Krista Monson Apple, Spotify, or YouTube Episode 64: Eight Survival Tips for Leaders with Krista Monson Apple, Spotify, or YouTube Episode 65: ICYMI: The Art of Uncommon Leadership with Jenn Whitmer & Shelby Merryweather Apple, Spotify, or YouTube Joyosity Book Coming this Fall: Join the Joyosity™ Works Very Important Party and get: Early sneak peeks of the book with real tools to help you in your life, your work, and in your leadership. An exclusive chance to shape this message, including cover art, and help other leaders create positive culture with complex people. Behind-the-scenes updates and bonuses. Get in here: https://jennwhitmer.com/books Resources & Links: Free 99 Steps: Why Do I Keep Doing This? Enneagram Motivations. You’re not broken. You’re just being run by a well-meaning but slightly unhinged internal script. Meet the five motivations behind your leadership quirks and learn how to flip the script with this quick guide. Joyosity Explorer Map will guide you to understanding the deeper purpose and story you tell yourself about your work. Joy is linked to purpose and productivity increases by 20% or more when you directly link your purpose to your work. Ready to Make a Plan: Joyosity™ Jumpstart Get crystal clear on what you want, what’s in the way, and what’s actually working. In this powerful strategy session, we’ll use the Joyosity™ Compass to name your roadblocks and map a leadership plan you can actually follow. No fluff, just traction. Schedule your session here. Starting the Journey: Enneagram Navigator Tired of trying to figure out your Enneagram type from freebie quizzes that leave you more confused than a group text with no context? In this 1:1 session, I’ll help you decode your motivations and blind spots so you can finally lead (and live) with clarity, not guesswork. Book your Navigator session here. Ready to Dive In: Joyosity™ Intensive What if you could clear the fog, realign with your values, and build a practical plan for joyful leadership — in just one transformative day? This personalized experience combines deep self-awareness, strategic clarity, and honest-to-goodness joy to help you lead with purpose *and* still like your life. Start the process here. A Party for More: Book Jenn to Speak When your whole team needs the spark — not just the spark notes — I bring the energy, expertise, and real talk that shifts culture. With contagious joy, practical tools, and plenty of laughter, I help leaders connect, communicate, and make. Loved this episode? Rate, review, and share with a fellow leader who’s ready to ditch the drama and lead with more joy, curiosity, and clarity — in a quick sip.

What do you want people to see when they look at your leadership? In this mini-episode, Jenn and Shelby reflects on the conversation with former Nike executive Kenx Black, who brings serious depth to the idea of values — not as brand buzzwords, but as the way you move through the world. From design to decision-making, Ken reminds us that personal values don’t stay put—they follow you through every role, every pivot, every big “what’s next.” Whether you're building a team or choosing clients, knowing your values helps you say “yes” with purpose and “no” without guilt. Key Takeaway Your values aren’t just about how you see the world. They’re how you want the world to see *you*. Guest: Ken Black Former Nike exec, SPARQ, design thinker, and strategic advisor coach who believes in leading with purpose. Connect with Ken at: linkedin.com/in/ken-black-5336a64/ Host: Jenn Whitmer Jenn is an international keynote speaker, leadership consultant, and the founder of Joyosity™, helping leaders create positive, profitable cultures through connection, curiosity, and joy. With a background in communication, conflict resolution, and team dynamics, Jenn helps leaders and organizations navigate complex people challenges, reduce burnout, and build flourishing workplaces. Her insights have resonated with audiences worldwide, blending real-world leadership expertise, engaging storytelling, and a dash of humor to make the hard stuff easier. Whether on stage, in workshops, or with coaching clients, Jenn equips leaders with the tools they need to solve conflict, cultivate communication, and lead with purpose. Her upcoming book, Joyosity, hits shelves on October 21, 2025, offering leaders a fresh approach to joy at work that builds real results. Find more with Jenn at: jennwhitmer.com. Co-Host: Shelby Merryweather Shelby produces many live streaming shows and podcasts, including Joyosity™. She is also founder and CEO of Sunshine Lane, where she helps creative entrepreneurs lead with clarity and calm. Connect with Shelby at shelbymerryweather.com. Pour Yourself a Full Glass: October 2024 Episodes Episode 57: Values, Trust and the Bottom Line Apple, Spotify , or YouTube. Episode 58: How Values Build Your Leadership, part 1 with Ken Black Apple, Spotify, or YouTube. Episode 59: Values as a Compass in Business Leadership, part 2 with Ken Black Apple, Spotify, or YouTube. Episode 60: How to Develop Your Team as a Leader, part 3 with Ken Black Apple, Spotify, or YouTube. Episode 61: ICYMI: How Values Guide You Through Uncertainty with Jenn and Shelby Apple, Spotify, or YouTube. Joyosity Book Coming this Fall: Join the Joyosity™ Works Very Important Party and get: Early sneak peeks of the book with real tools to help you in your life, your work, and in your leadership. An exclusive chance to shape this message, including cover art, and help other leaders create positive culture with complex people. Behind-the-scenes updates and bonuses. Get in here: https://jennwhitmer.com/books  Resources & Links: Free 99 Steps: Values Identifier Guide will give your direction and more. You can’t lead with confidence if you’re unclear on what matters. This free guide helps you identify and define your top five values — so your choices stop feeling like darts in the dark. Joyosity Explorer Map will guide you to understanding the deeper purpose and story you tell yourself about your work. Joy is linked to purpose and productivity increases by 20% or more when you directly link your purpose to your work. Ready to Make a Plan: Joyosity™ Jumpstart Get crystal clear on what you want, what’s in the way, and what’s actually working. In this powerful strategy session, we’ll use the Joyosity™ Compass to name your roadblocks and map a leadership plan you can actually follow. No fluff, just traction. Schedule your session here. Starting the Journey: Enneagram Navigator Tired of trying to figure out your Enneagram type from freebie quizzes that leave you more confused than a group text with no context? In this 1:1 session, I’ll help you decode your motivations and blind spots so you can finally lead (and live) with clarity, not guesswork. Book your Navigator session here. Ready to Dive In: Joyosity™ Intensive  What if you could clear the fog, realign with your values, and build a practical plan for joyful leadership — in just one transformative day? This personalized experience combines deep self-awareness, strategic clarity, and honest-to-goodness joy to help you lead with purpose *and* still like your life. Start the process here. A Party for More: Book Jenn to Speak When your whole team needs the spark — not just the spark notes — I bring the energy, expertise, and real talk that shifts culture. With contagious joy, practical tools, and plenty of laughter, I help leaders connect, communicate, and make. Loved this episode? Rate, review, and share with a fellow leader who’s ready to ditch the drama and lead with more joy, curiosity, and clarity — in a quick sip.

You’re already creating culture. Yes, even if it’s just you and your cat.   Culture isn’t some corporate memo or office ping-pong table. It’s how you flow together. In this episode, Jenn and Shelby revisits the conversation with leadership expert Moe Carrick to explore what culture actually means, why it exists even in teams of one, and how hiring for “fit” might be holding you back. Key Takeaway The question isn’t if you have culture — it’s what kind you’re creating, and if it supports the way you want to work and lead. Guest: Moe Carrick Leadership expert, author, and founder of Moementum, Inc., Mo helps humans thrive at work. Connect with Moe at linkedin.com/in/moecarrick. Host: Jenn Whitmer Jenn is an international keynote speaker, leadership consultant, and the founder of Joyosity™, helping leaders create positive, profitable cultures through connection, curiosity, and joy. With a background in communication, conflict resolution, and team dynamics, Jenn helps leaders and organizations navigate complex people challenges, reduce burnout, and build flourishing workplaces. Her insights have resonated with audiences worldwide, blending real-world leadership expertise, engaging storytelling, and a dash of humor to make the hard stuff easier. Whether on stage, in workshops, or with coaching clients, Jenn equips leaders with the tools they need to solve conflict, cultivate communication, and lead with purpose. Her upcoming book, Joyosity, hits shelves on October 21, 2025, offering leaders a fresh approach to joy at work that builds real results. More from Jenn at jennwhitmer.com Co-Host: Shelby Merryweather Shelby produces many live streaming shows and podcasts, including Joyosity™. She is also founder and CEO of Sunshine Lane, where she helps creative entrepreneurs lead with clarity and calm. Connect with Shelby at shelbymerryweather.com. Pour Yourself a Full Glass: September 2024 Episodes Ep. 53: Great Workplaces Need Conflict Apple, Spotify, or YouTube Ep. 54: Culture, Productivity, and Joy with Mo Carrick – Part 1 Apple, Spotify, or YouTube Ep. 55: Cultivating Culture Starts with This Question – Part 2 Apple, Spotify, or YouTube Ep. 56: ICYMI: Culture, Conflict, and Creating Joy with Jenn + Shelby Apple, Spotify, or YouTube Grab Moe’s book When Work is Good: What it Means, Why it Drives Results, How You Can Build a Workplace People Love. Joyosity Book Coming this Fall: Join the Joyosity™ Works Very Important Party and get: Early sneak peeks of the book with real tools to help you in your life, your work, and in your leadership. An exclusive chance to shape this message, including cover art, and help other leaders create positive culture with complex people. Behind-the-scenes updates and bonuses. Get in here: jennwhitmer.com/books Resources & Links: Free 99 Steps: Why Do I Keep Doing This? Enneagram Motivations. You’re not broken. You’re just being run by a well-meaning but slightly unhinged internal script. Meet the five motivations behind your leadership quirks and learn how to flip the script with this quick guide. Joyosity Explorer Map will guide you to understanding the deeper purpose and story you tell yourself about your work. Joy is linked to purpose and productivity increases by 20% or more when you directly link your purpose to your work. Ready to Make a Plan: Joyosity™ Jumpstart Get crystal clear on what you want, what’s in the way, and what’s actually working. In this powerful strategy session, we’ll use the Joyosity™ Compass to name your roadblocks and map a leadership plan you can actually follow. No fluff, just traction. Schedule your session here. Starting the Journey: Enneagram Navigator Tired of trying to figure out your Enneagram type from freebie quizzes that leave you more confused than a group text with no context? In this 1:1 session, I’ll help you decode your motivations and blind spots so you can finally lead (and live) with clarity, not guesswork. Book your Navigator session here. Ready to Dive In: Joyosity™ Intensive What if you could clear the fog, realign with your values, and build a practical plan for joyful leadership — in just one transformative day? This personalized experience combines deep self-awareness, strategic clarity, and honest-to-goodness joy to help you lead with purpose and still like your life. Start the process here. A Party for More: Book Jenn to Speak When your whole team needs the spark — not just the spark notes — I bring the energy, expertise, and real talk that shifts culture. With contagious joy, practical tools, and plenty of laughter, I help leaders connect, communicate, and make. Loved this episode? Rate, review, and share with a fellow leader who’s ready to ditch the drama and lead with more joy, curiosity, and clarity — in a quick sip.