Ep. 80 Holding It Together: Leading Through Uncertainty with Jo Saxton
Are you leading or just surviving?
My Enneagram Seven self desperately wants to reframe and excuse and brush (shove) it all under a nice area rug. But that plunges us all deeper into barely hanging on.
In this episode of The Joyosity™ Podcast, leadership expert, and my mentor-from-afar, Jo Saxton joins me to unpack the overwhelming reality facing leaders today. Layoffs, rapid change, impossible demands? All if it means leadership as we knew it isn’t working anymore.
We’re not just in a cultural crisis—we’re in a leadership crisis.
And if you’ve been feeling stuck, scattered, or stretched beyond your limits, this episode will help you:
- Recognize the leadership moves that no longer work and what to do instead.
- Stop the cycle of overwhelm by taking back control of your time, attention, and priorities.
- Diagnose what’s really draining you—is it workload, leadership gaps, or distractions disguised as priorities?
Key questions we explore:
- Who benefits from your overwhelm?
- What important work is getting lost in the chaos?
- How is stress stealing your joy as a leader?
Don’t miss minute 25—it’s a gut check moment every leader needs.
Next Steps:
If you're feeling stuck, I’ve opened a limited number of Joyosity™ Jumpstart sessions this month. I only have four spots because I am finishing my book this month (coming out in October 2025). In this one-on-one coaching session, we’ll:
- Clarify your goals
- Identify what’s working (and what’s not)
- Create a real plan to move forward
Because leading well shouldn’t mean losing yourself.
Let’s get you unstuck. Book your session now.
Here’s what we talked about:
Are we really in a leadership crisis?
Why what you did before as a leader isn’t working anymore
What living in the tyranny of the urgent costs you
How to set boundaries for yourself
Play chess as a leader
Links/ Resources:
Jo Saxton and all her goodness: https://www.josaxton.com/
The Free 99 Step:
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:
If you’re ready to stop leading from survival mode and lead with connection and joy, the Joyosity™ Jumpstart Session is for you. Clarify what you want, where you are, and what’s getting in the way so you can make a real plan.
Ready to Dive In:
1:1 Joyosity Leadership Intensive
http://jennwhitmer.com/intensive
Work on your leadership stories, mindset, values, and alignment with Jenn 1:1 when it fits your schedule. These are on hold. But you can join the waitlist.
