#153. Empowering Your Path: How to Cultivate Confidence, Leadership, and Career Growth with Jennifer Sherman

In this inspiring episode of Pockets of Knowledge, host Desiree Stanley welcomes executive coach and leadership expert Jennifer Sherman, founder of Envision Leadership Consulting. With over 20 years of experience coaching thousands of leaders worldwide, Jennifer shares invaluable insights into how mindset, emotional intelligence, and intentional self-leadership can transform your career and your life.Jennifer opens up about her non-linear journey. She explains how listening to her inner voice (and using life’s curveballs as catalysts for change) led her to discover her true calling. Throughout the conversation, she and Desiree dive into powerful topics including the importance of rewiring our inner narratives, recognizing physical cues of self-doubt, and how to consciously shift our mindset to create new possibilities.Jennifer also offers practical advice for women looking to position themselves for leadership roles, break free from limiting beliefs, and support each other rather than compete. She addresses the often-overlooked emotional impact of layoffs, the grieving process that can follow, and how to strategically and confidently navigate the next chapter.Whether you're a seasoned executive or someone simply seeking more purpose in your professional path, this episode is filled with empowering tools, mindset shifts, and encouragement to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.Bio:Jennifer Sherman has spent over 20 years expanding the capabilities of leaders and executives, earning the trust of top executives who rely on her for transformative insights into their leadership impact. A certified executive coach, instructional designer, and facilitator, she has coached and trained thousands of leaders worldwide—from Fortune 100 companies to high-performing smaller firms. Driven by a passion for authentic leadership, Jennifer helps foster workplaces where people and performance thrive and leaders leave a lasting, positive legacy.Over the years, she has built up an arsenal of leadership and people management tools and diagnostics that bring true value to her clients, ranging from mid-level to C-suite to business owners, across a multitude of industries (finance, manufacturing, media, fashion, pharmaceuticals, engineering, sports, consumer products, etc.)In her work, she discovered that it doesn't matter how successful people are; we all have self-doubt, blind spots, communication challenges, and moments when we struggle to regulate ourselves effectively. Her mission is to promote a more human approach to leadership by building more self-aware, emotionally intelligent leaders with the skills to grow and empower others.Connect with Jennifer:EmailWebsiteLinkedInInstagramResourcesBooks mentioned:Dare to Lead by Brené Brown - BookshopAmazonThe Canary Code: A Guide to Neurodiversity, Dignity, and Intersectional Belonging at Work by Ludmila N. Praslova - BookshopAmazonThink Again by  Adam Grant - BookshopAmazonPodcasts mentioned:Unlocking Us with Brene BrownThe Mel Robbins PodcastHBR IdeaCast———If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review. You can also share this with your friends so that they can be educated, informed, inspired and empowered!Contact me through my website, www.PocketsofKnowledge.com, or find me on Instagram @desireedstanley. Thanks for listening!———This podcast is intended to educate, inspire, and empower you on your personal journey. Please note that individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.This is not intended to treat any medical condition. I am not a medical doctor and do not offer any professional health or medical advice. If you are experiencing any medical conditions, please consult a qualified healthcare professional.