Ep. 104, Rewrite the Soundtrack: How Leaders Break Free from the Stories That Sabotage Success

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Most leaders are stuck in outdated stories that feel safe but quietly sabotage influence, confidence, and joy.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.

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