Jen Pihlaja on Leading From Within, Resilience, and Political Life

In this episode of Political TrailMix, Taryn sits down with longtime friend and colleague Jen Pihlaja for a thoughtful conversation on leadership, identity, resilience, and the pressure of political life. Jen shares her path from political consulting to coaching and facilitation, along with reflections on writing Leading From Within. They talk about personal growth, navigating stress, finding your sphere of influence, and why strong leadership starts with knowing yourself. This episode offers an honest look at what it means to lead with self-awareness in a demanding political world, while leaving room for humor, friendship, and hope for what comes next.     Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/corinne/bruxelles License code: WJR4OASKCN8ZIBTV Music by: Bruxelles by: Corinne