Imagine transforming your life by harnessing the power of emotional intelligence.
Tune in as Jenn Gonzaga shares her 21-year journey of personal and professional growth, demonstrating how pauses and intentional responses can lead to profound transformation. From navigating the complexities of family dynamics during a move to Panama to managing professional obstacles, Jenn's experiences offer vital insights into enriching relationships and enhancing communication, even across language barriers. Her story emphasizes the continuous journey of self-improvement and its far-reaching impact on both personal and workplace environments.
Explore the strength found in collective leadership and the profound benefits of collaboration in personal development. Our conversation delves into the often-overlooked gap between acquiring skills and truly transformational leadership, advocating for community support and collective strengths.
Jenn candidly discusses common struggles with confidence and self-worth, providing a personal connection that resonates deeply. Her anecdote about joining Toastmasters to enhance her public-speaking skills highlights the importance of stepping beyond comfort zones and seeking feedback to improve, underscoring the power of choice and continuous growth in personal and professional realms.
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Timecodes
0:00 – Intro
3:32 – Becoming Our Best Self includes Interacting and Relating with Community
8:41 – Lived Experiences of Leadership & Choosing Joy Over Suffering
10:49 – Jenn’s Vision: Releasing Shadows, Educating Generations, and Unifying Communities
12:40 – Leadership Development: Going Beyond Statistics, Metrics, and Questions
16:13 – Frustration is an Invitation: Creating Change with Support, Feedback, and Reflection
18:29 – Conclusion
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Jennifer Gonzaga is a seasoned organizational development and leadership strategist with over 20 years of experience designing and executing transformative programs that drive individual and team success. As the founder of Work With jeNN LLC, Jenn has worked with C-level executives, entrepreneurs, and diverse teams worldwide to implement tailored strategies for leadership development, mentoring, and action learning projects. Her expertise lies in crafting innovative solutions grounded in research, creating actionable tools, and fostering environments that prioritize emotional intelligence and psychological safety.
With a background that spans corporate, nonprofit, and entrepreneurial settings, Jenn combines her academic pursuits in industrial-organizational psychology with hands-on experience to deliver measurable outcomes for clients. From mentoring programs to knowledge transfer initiatives, her work consistently enhances professional growth and organizational effectiveness. Jenn’s passion for cultivating leaders and building high-performing teams has made her a sought-after consultant, coach, and facilitator in the leadership development space.
Website: https://www.jenngonzaga.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenngonzaga/
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Your Leadership Legacy
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