Get Jasched

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

Ep 180 - Mindfulness & Resilience: The hidden drivers of high performance

Send us a text What if your greatest performance edge isn’t about doing more, but being more aware? In this episode of Get Jasched, Jess explores how mindfulness strengthens resilience — not by eliminating stress, but by transforming how we respond to it. You’ll learn: - The science behind mindfulness and resilience (and why awareness is the foundation of adaptability) - How mindful leaders create calmer, higher-performing teams - Simple, practical ways to build presence and recovery into you...

10-27
36:18

Ep 179 - Beyond the footy field: Leading women’s wellbeing in high-performance environments with Morgan Te Oka

Send us a text What does it really take to lead with care and integrity inside high-performance environments? In this episode of Get Jasched, Jess is joined by Morgan Te Oka, a wellbeing professional working with women in NRL teams, to explore what true leadership and wellbeing look like behind the scenes of elite sport. Together they discuss: The invisible load women carry in high-performance systems How leadership culture shapes wellbeing outcomes The power of advocacy, boundaries, and clea...

10-20
59:19

Ep 178 - Integration: THE skill for authentic leadership

Send us a text You can learn, train, reflect and grow—but if you don’t integrate, nothing sticks. In this episode, I talk about what integration really looks like, how to apply it to your emotional and leadership growth, and why it’s the missing link in most coaching and workplace systems. Listen to or watch episode 178 of the Get Jasched podcast now. #leadership #wellbeing #integration #authenticity #leadershipdevelopment Enjoying the podcast? Don’t forget to follow for more episodes packed ...

10-13
28:29

Ep 177 - How comfort zones can sabotage your goals

Send us a text Comfort zones feel safe... but they also keep you small. Comfort isn't always safe, and expansion isn’t always easy. This episode is a challenge and an invitation to step beyond what’s familiar, explore new edges, and stop letting fear dress up as "being realistic." Enjoying the podcast? Don’t forget to follow for more episodes packed with insights on growth, change, and living a more fulfilling life. Got a thought or story to share? Reach out via Instagram at @j_.leigh , on L...

10-06
39:22

Ep 176 - What does 'being embodied' actually mean, and why it matters in leadership

Send us a text “Embodiment” isn’t just yoga speak. It’s a leadership skill. It’s a nervous system tool. It’s a practice of presence that changes the way you communicate, decide, and relate. This episode breaks it all down—no fluff, all truth. Listen to episode 176 of Get Jasched on Apple Podcasts + Spotify, and watch the episode in full on YouTube. #EmbodiedLeadership #WhatIsEmbodiment #PodcastForGrowth Enjoying the podcast? Don’t forget to follow for more episodes packed with insights on gro...

09-29
31:33

Ep 175 - Over-Planning vs. Self-Trust: How to Lead Effectively

Send us a text If you’re over-planning your way out of trusting yourself... this episode is a must. Structure isn’t bad. But when planning becomes a coping mechanism, you lose the magic of self-trust. 🎧 In episode 175 of the Get Jasched podcast, I’m sharing: — The difference between control and clarity — Why over-preparing blocks embodiment — How to rebuild internal trust (without losing momentum) You don’t need another colour-coded plan (or not JUST that)... you need to learn to trust yourse...

09-22
40:53

Ep 174 - Somatics & Stress: Co-regulating nervous systems with Stacey Louise

Send us a text Burnout, reactivity, overwhelm are not just about workload. And they don't just happen to adults. It’s a nervous system response, and there are plenty of environments where this work is so helpful in order to navigate fear. In this guest conversation with Stacey Louise, owner of Calm Fairies and a yoga therapist in children's hospital wards, we hear about her experiences helping children navigate stress and fear in medical settings. With this information, we dive into how somat...

09-15
42:25

Ep 173 - The 'Nice Girl' Hangover: Leading without people-pleasing

Send us a text If you’re exhausted from trying to be liked, this is your wake-up call. We break down how people-pleasing shows up in your leadership voice, why it’s rooted in safety strategies, and how to shift into authentic authority. Enjoying the podcast? Don’t forget to follow for more episodes packed with insights on growth, change, and living a more fulfilling life. Got a thought or story to share? Reach out via Instagram at @j_.leigh , on LinkedIn at Jess Jasch, or https://j-leigh.com...

09-08
35:25

Ep 172 - Leadership Boundaries: Building community without the burnout

Send us a text We hear “set boundaries” all the time—but what does that actually mean when you lead people, hold responsibility, and want to stay connected? This episode gets into the nuance of setting strong, flexible boundaries without shutting down or selling out. Enjoying the podcast? Don’t forget to follow for more episodes packed with insights on growth, change, and living a more fulfilling life. Got a thought or story to share? Reach out via Instagram at @j_.leigh , on LinkedIn at Jes...

09-01
47:13

Ep 171 - Burnout and masking: Neurodivergent, 'high-performing' women in leadership

Send us a text Neurodivergent women in leadership face unique burnout challenges due to masking. Symptoms like emotional flatness, decision fatigue, & hyperawareness are often missed, leading to shame. It's time to reframe leadership standards. Is performative leadership impacting your wellbeing? It doesn’t always look like collapsing—it often looks like coping. In this episode, I unpack how burnout shows up subtly in high-functioning, emotional leaders—and what you can do to recove...

08-25
01:01:31

Ep 170 - How faith ministry can be used for education and empowerment: Susan Pickering takes us to real church

Send us a text Leadership isn’t linear - and getting it “wrong” is part of the path, including how we learn and shift our understanding of what has always been 'how we've taught it'. In this episode, I talk with Susan Pickering about her experience as a Uniting Church Minister, where she navigated exploring her own understanding of theology, how some things have been taught more to control than to inspire and empower, how she addressed bigotry and ministered in support of equal rights, ...

08-18
01:08:24

Ep 169 - Being the 'strong one' : Leadership, wellbeing, and asking for help

Send us a text If you're the one everyone leans on, this one’s for you. We explore the emotional labour and internal strain of being the ‘strong one’ - and why it’s time to reimagine what strength in leadership looks like, especially when you’re feeling stretched thin. Enjoying the podcast? Don’t forget to follow for more episodes packed with insights on growth, change, and living a more fulfilling life. Got a thought or story to share? Reach out via Instagram at @j_.leigh , on LinkedIn at J...

08-11
39:21

Ep 168 - Refugee advocacy, sport, & the power of speaking up against oppression with Roman Abasy

Send us a text What does it mean to lead when everything is at stake? In this powerful episode, Roman Abasy shares his story of fleeing Afghanistan with his family, standing against the Taliban regime, and using his voice to advocate for safety, freedom, and human rights. A former athlete and lifelong leader, he speaks with clarity, courage, and deep care for others navigating oppression and injustice. We talk about the circumstances of his advocacy leading to him needing to get out of Afgh...

08-11
39:10

Ep 167 - Why emotional leadership is a competitive advantage

Send us a text We’ve been taught to leave our feelings at the door in leadership, but what if your emotional depth is actually your biggest strength? In this episode, I break down what emotional leadership really means, why it’s your superpower (not your weakness), and how to start integrating it without being seen as “too much.” Enjoying the podcast? Don’t forget to follow for more episodes packed with insights on growth, change, and living a more fulfilling life. Got a thought or story to ...

08-11
45:43

Start Here: What Get Jasched Is Really About (relaunching August 2025!)

Send us a text New here? Welcome. In this short intro, I’ll walk you through what Get Jasched is all about, what you can expect, and why emotional leadership, wellbeing, and communication are the real keys to thriving in your work and your life. Whether you lead teams or just yourself, this is for you. Subscribe and stay tuned - we return with fresh new episodes and incredible guests for your ears 12 August 2025! Enjoying the podcast? Don’t forget to follow for more episodes packed with...

07-18
03:02

We're realigning and refreshing!

Send us a text And we'll be back soon after a short hiatus. I'm so excited for what we're doing to refresh behind the scenes, and after 5 years of doing this, a realignment is perfectly in time! It'll only be for a few weeks - and I think you'll like how we come back. Talk again soon! Enjoying the podcast? Don’t forget to follow for more episodes packed with insights on growth, change, and living a more fulfilling life. Got a thought or story to share? Reach out via Instagram at ...

06-24
03:52

Ep 166 - Deconstructing 'emotional' and 'hysterical' leadership

Send us a text For decades (eons?) women and femmes have been derided for being "too emotional" to be leaders when some male leaders sit in plain sight spitting the dummy (and causing wars) when someone doesn't agree with them - or their illegal activities. But is "too emotional" even specific to one gender? And more importantly, what does it actually have to do with emotional intelligence as a leader? (Hint: nothing). Feeling deeply is a leadership strength. And regulating your nervous...

06-17
21:55

Ep 165 - Building confidence in having your needs met

Send us a text Expressing yourself and your needs, whether in personal contexts or professional ones, can take a lot of courage. It can also bring up a lot of nervous system activation if it's something you're unpracticed in or unsure about. Following on from our previous 2 episodes, this episode explores more about how you can learn to be in relationship with your nervous system moments and find yourself more resourced, which means you can DO more as a result. Because no leader ever ge...

06-09
34:43

Ep 164 - Navigating the fear of making mistakes

Send us a text It's not about ‘trying’ to make mistakes, it’s about acknowledging we will inadvertently make mistakes - and LEARNING how to navigate them. Because we can’t stop emotions or upsets from happening - it’s HUMAN. But we can practice how to navigate and be in relationship with these experiences. In this episode (straight from day 2 of last ep's livestream), we explore the process of making mistakes, and what you can do to help your nervous system along the way. Enjoying the podcast...

06-02
40:34

Ep 163 - Nervous system responses in hard conversations

Send us a text Ever had that complete energy-draining, bottoming out feeling when you’re trying to - or caught in - a hard conversation that feels like it might derail you completely? This episode comes directly to you from a livestream series I held in 2021 (!!) that is just as relevant today as it was then - and it's entirely probable you haven't heard this conversation from me before. Enjoying the podcast? Don’t forget to follow for more episodes packed with insights on growth, chang...

05-26
46:58

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