From the C-Suite to Coaching Little League. Leading with Heart in the Office, Home and on the Field w/ Jeff Jenkins (Carter's, Whole Foods, Taco Bell) #001

In this conversation, Jeff Jenkins shares his journey through career and parenting, discussing the challenges of balancing a high-performance career with family life. He reflects on the lessons learned from imposter syndrome, the importance of presence in parenting, and the value of coaching kids' sports. Jeff emphasizes the need for personal growth, adaptability in career transitions, and the significance of cultural relevance in marketing. He offers valuable insights for future leaders on living with purpose and the importance of making one's own path in both career and parenting. Takeaways Imposter syndrome is common, but we are often better than we think. Balancing family and work requires setting boundaries and guardrails. Quality time with family is more important than quantity. Coaching kids sports can enhance leadership skills. Career transitions can be challenging but offer growth opportunities. Cultural relevance is crucial in modern marketing strategies. Finding your own lane helps avoid the trap of comparison. Presence in parenting is key to building strong relationships. It's important to give yourself grace and space when things go wrong. Traveling and exposing kids to different cultures builds adaptability. Chapters (00:00:00) - Jeff Jenkins Introduction(00:01:36) - Life Beyond Work(00:04:10) - Transformative Moments in Parenting(00:06:11) - Navigating Career Transitions(00:10:35) - The Cost of Career Moves and Family Stability(00:14:23) - Navigating Family and Education Post-Traveling(00:17:22) - Balancing Work and Family Life(00:20:16) - The Impact of COVID on Family(00:22:22) - Redefining Work Life Balance(00:26:44) - Risk-Taking in Marketing and Parenting(00:30:00) - Finding your own Lane in Leadership and Parenting