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Get Jasched
by Jess Jasch
Get Jasched is where bold, emotionally intelligent leaders come to hear the conversations that others shy away from. Hosted by leadership and wellbeing consultant Jess Jasch, this weekly podcast dives into the real stories, practices, and challenges of modern leadership - with a focus on emotional depth, embodied presence, mental wellbeing, and powerful communication. Whether you lead teams, movements, clients, or just yourself, these conversations will expand your thinking and support your growth. Expect interviews, solo deep dives, and unexpected insights that connect the personal with the professional - because how you lead yourself is how you lead everything. Visit www.j-leigh.com.au for more on Jess’s work in coaching, consulting and wellbeing leadership.
Episodes
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Ep 217 - How to Make Progress on Big Goals (Without Doing Everything in Order)
What does it actually take to make progress on a big goal when you're juggling work, study, business and everything else life throws at you? In this episode, I'm sharing a behind-the-scenes look at writing my first book, 'Leaders Who Thrive: A Mindful Antidote to Disconnected Teams', while...
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32. Tension release to end the day
This week's guided meditation practice is one to help you unpack and offload tension at the end of a big day (or moment). Using a body scan as the anchor, you're guided through an awareness and invitational release practice, to help you feel more relaxed in your body. If you have limb or…
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Ep 216 - Why Communication Feels Vulnerable (and How to Have the Conversation Anyway)
Why can communication feel so vulnerable, even in the workplace, and even when you know the conversation needs to happen? In this episode of Get Jasched, Jess explores the discomfort that can come with saying the thing, particularly when you’re unsure how someone else will respond. Whether it’s a...
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Ep 215 - How to Build an Emotionally Intelligent Workplace Culture That Creates Stronger Leaders
What if emotional intelligence goes beyond leadership competency, and extends well into cultural capability? We often tell leaders they need to develop emotional intelligence: self-awareness, empathy, emotional regulation, communication, and the ability to navigate difficult conversations. Which…
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Ep 214 - Why Visible Leadership Is a Hallmark of High-Performing Organisations
What do the organisations recognised as the best places to work have in common? According to insights from the Australian Financial Review's 2025 Best Places to Work report, visible leadership was a common theme among the top-performing organisations. But what does “visible leadership” actually...
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Ep 213 - Mindfulness Doesn't Mean Staying Calm All the Time: How Mindful Leadership Helps You Respond Instead of React
What if mindfulness isn't actually about feeling calm? Mindfulness is often presented as a way to become more peaceful, relaxed and emotionally unbothered. But that's not what mindfulness really requires, and it's certainly not what effective mindful leadership looks like. In this episode of Get...
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Ep 212 - Your Workplace Culture Isn't What You Say It Is (It's What Your Team Experiences)
What if your workplace culture isn't what you think it is? Many organisations proudly describe themselves as people-first, values-led or committed to employee wellbeing. But workplace culture is defined by what your people experience every day, not by what's written on your website, your values...
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Ep 211 - When a Workplace Wellbeing Workshop Is Enough, And When Your Organisation Needs More
Your organisation has rising stress, disengagement, burnout or communication challenges... so someone suggests booking a wellbeing workshop. But will a single workshop actually improve workplace culture? In this episode of Get Jasched, we one of the biggest misconceptions in workplace wellbeing:...
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Ep 210 - High-Performance Leadership Requires Recovery (Here's Why)
Most leaders know how to push harder, because we're constantly told to. Far fewer have figured out how to recover well. In this episode, I'm exploring one of the most overlooked leadership skills: recovery. Not just taking time off, but intentionally creating the mental, emotional and physical...
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Ep 209 - The Productivity Trap: Why Constant Self-Improvement Is Making Us Miserable
Have we become so obsessed with self-improvement that we've forgotten how to simply enjoy life? In this episode of Get Jasched, Jess reflects on finishing her Master's in Applied Positive Psychology, finalising her upcoming book, and the unexpected lesson that emerged from years of intense…
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Ep 208 - Why Multitasking Is Draining Your Energy and Focus
Ever finish a workday feeling exhausted, despite not making meaningful progress on the things that matter most? The problem might not be your workload. In this episode of Get Jasched, Jess explores the concept of attention residue - a phenomenon identified by researcher Sophie Leroy that explains...
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Ep 207 - Delayed Gratification, Motivation, and the Art of Keeping Going
We live in a world that rewards immediacy. Instant messages. Instant updates. Instant feedback. So what happens when the things that matter most take months - or even years - to come to life? In this episode, Jess reflects on completing her Master's degree, finalising her upcoming book, and...
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Ep 206 - Removing Barriers to Movement: Disability, Exercise & The Power of Listening with Sam Godbold
What if movement wasn’t about perfection, aesthetics, or “gym culture”, but about improving someone’s quality of life? In this episode, Jess sits down with Sam Godbold, senior exercise physiologist and clinic manager at Hiya Health, to talk about disability, chronic illness, exercise,...
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Ep 205 - You Don’t Have the Same 24 Hours: Energy Management, Burnout & The Truth About “Busy”
If you’ve ever felt like you’re constantly trying to catch up, squeeze more in, or somehow “optimise” every second of your day… this episode is for you. In this conversation, Jess unpacks the pressure business owners and leaders place on themselves around productivity, time management, and hustle...
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Ep 204 - Why your brain fixates on the negative (and how to use this in work and life)
Your brain is doing exactly what it’s designed to do, even when it sometimes feels a little broken. In this episode, I’m unpacking something that affects all of us: negative bias - why one awkward moment, one piece of feedback, or one “off” interaction can feel louder than everything that went...
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Ep 203 - Why Good People Leave: Communication, Recognition & Leadership with Karen Kirton
In this episode of Get Jasched, Jess sits down with HR consultant Karen Kirton to unpack one of the biggest challenges facing workplaces today: communication. From employee engagement surveys and leadership blind spots to gossip, trust, neurodivergence, and the difference between talking at…
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Ep 202 - Mental Health, Community & Talking About it with Casey Lyons
What does it take to turn personal loss into a national movement for change? In this episode of Get Jasched, Jess is joined by Casey Lyons, CEO and co-founder of LIVIN - a mental health education charity on a mission to create a future where suicide is no longer the leading cause of death for…
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Ep 201 - Why Great Leaders Encourage Questions: Building a Culture of Clarity, Trust & Performance
What kind of culture are you creating when someone asks a question? In this episode of Get Jasched, Jess Jasch explores a critical (and often overlooked) leadership skill: creating a workplace culture where questions are welcomed, not judged, dismissed, or punished. Because when people don’t feel...
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Ep 200: 6 Powerful Lessons on Leadership, Consistency & Not Overthinking It
200 episodes. Nearly 6 years. And a whole lot of lessons in between. In this milestone episode of Get Jasched, Jess reflects on what it really takes to build something meaningful over time, without burning out, overthinking, or chasing the “perfect” strategy. From starting a podcast during…
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Ep 199 - Proactive Mindfulness for Leaders: How to Build Resilience Before Stress Hits
Most leaders only turn to mindfulness when stress is already overwhelming. But what if the real power of mindfulness isn’t reactive, but more in a preventative approach? In this episode of Get Jasched, Jess explores the science and lived experience behind proactive mindfulness, and why practicing...
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Ep 198 - Money Stress, Smart Structures & Staying Sane in Tough Times with Peter Ristevski
In this episode of Get Jasched, I’m joined by Australian entrepreneur and “One Percent Accountant,” Peter Ristevski, for a grounded, real-world conversation on navigating financial pressure as a business owner without sacrificing your wellbeing. With rising costs, economic uncertainty, and...
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Ep 197 - How to Reduce Mental Load and Overwhelm: Simple Systems That Actually Work
We talk a lot about stress, overwhelm, and “having too much on”… but rarely do we talk about the small, practical systems that actually reduce the mental load behind it all. In this episode, I’m breaking down one simple shift that can create more ease in your day—without needing more time, more...
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Ep 196 - Why Leaders Struggle to Implement Wellbeing (And the First Step to Start)
Most leaders know workplace wellbeing matters. They talk about it. They believe in it. They want better resilience, healthier teams, and less stress at work. But when it comes to actually implementing wellbeing practices, many leaders feel stuck. The goal feels clear, but the path there can feel...
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Announcing: Get Jasched Meditation+ monthly subscription podcast
Struggle to find mindfulness in your busy life? I've worked my entire career helping business owners, Defence members, and athletes find ways to practice mindfulness and meditation in ways that felt accessible to them. Because of this, I'm so excited to announce the podcast subscription side of…
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Ep 195 - Leading Through Overwhelm: Communication strategies for stressed teams
Modern workplaces are full of noise, urgency, and constant information. And when people feel overwhelmed, communication is often the first thing to break down. In this episode of Get Jasched, Jess Jasch explores how leaders can communicate with greater clarity and calm when teams are stressed,...
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Ep 194 - How somatic awareness improves leadership and decision-making
What if your leadership challenges are just as much physiological as they are strategic? In this episode of Get Jasched, Jess Jasch explores how somatic awareness — your ability to notice what’s happening in your body — directly impacts leadership presence, stress regulation, and decision-making....
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Ep 193 - You Can’t Delegate Wellbeing: Why leaders must do the inner work too
Can leaders delegate wellbeing? Many organisations invest in mindfulness programs, wellbeing initiatives, and culture-building workshops for their teams. But there’s one critical mistake that quietly undermines all of it: Leaders who outsource wellbeing… without practicing it themselves. In this...
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Ep 192 - Stop Moving the Goalposts: How great leaders communicate for real support
Are you unintentionally moving the goalposts on your team? Many leaders are visionary — full of ideas, strategy, and momentum. But without clear communication, even the strongest vision can create confusion, disengagement, and burnout. In this episode of Get Jasched, Jess Jasch explores one of…
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Ep 191 - Being vs Doing: Why how you show up matters just as much as your strategy
At the beginning of a new year, it’s easy to feel pressure to have everything planned, mapped, and moving already. But what if how you are being matters just as much — if not more — than what you’re doing? In this solo episode of Get Jasched, Jess Jasch explores the tension between strategy and...
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Ep 190 - The Emotional Economy: How to lead with empathy without burning out
In this solo episode of Get Jasched, Jess Jasch explores the emotional economy of leadership — the invisible emotional labour many leaders carry as they support teams, manage uncertainty, and hold space for others. Drawing on emotional labour theory (Hochschild), emotion regulation research, and...
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Ep 189 - Psychological Safety Isn’t a Tick-Box: Leadership, risk & workplace culture with Ebony Dignan
Psychological safety is now written into workplace legislation — but what does that actually mean for leaders, managers, and teams in practice? In this episode of Get Jasched, Jess is joined by Ebony Dignan, Director of EJD Advisory, for a grounded, practical conversation about psychological...
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Ep 188 - Women, Worth & Wellness: Rewriting the rules of leadership, money and self-care with Nancy Griffin
What happens when women stop giving themselves away — and start making themselves the priority? In this powerful and deeply grounded conversation, I’m joined by Nancy Griffin, CEO and Founder of Women, Worth and Wellness, a pioneering organisation supporting women’s financial wellbeing, health…
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Ep 187 - End-of-year rest & renewal: What you actually need right now
As the year draws to a close, many of us feel caught in a push–pull: wanting to wrap things up, while also desperately needing rest. In this final episode of Get Jasched for the year, Jess offers a gentle, grounded reflection on navigating the end-of-year period with more self-trust, clarity, and...
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Ep 186 - A regenerative approach to brand, growth & success with Katey Harris
In this deeply honest and necessary conversation, I’m joined by former lawyer turned sustainable fashion founder and brand strategist Katey Harris to unpack what’s really happening beneath the surface for small business owners right now. We dive into: - Why small businesses are burning out at...
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Ep 185 - Astrology, anxiety & burnout: Finding yourself again with Rhianna Jade
In this episode of Get Jasched, Jess speaks with Rhianna Jade – an astrologer and holistic psychotherapist with 10 years’ experience as a registered psychologist in Australia – about how astrology and psychology can work together to support our mental health, emotional wellbeing and leadership....
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Ep 184 - The Trust Recession: How we lead, buy, and connect when everyone's on edge with Chelsea Quint
In this episode of Get Jasched, Jess is joined by Chelsea Quint – Business Whisperer, messaging strategist, copywriter, and host of The Resonance Effect – for a deep dive into what she calls the “trust recession.” Together, Jess and Chelsea explore: What the trust recession actually is, and how...
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Ep 183 - The calm advantage: How to lead with clarity and resilience
Calm is often sold to leaders as “don’t be emotional” — especially to women and marginalised folks. But real calm isn’t about shutting down how you feel. It’s about choosing when calm serves, and when your emotion needs to be fully present in the room. In this episode of Get Jasched, Jess unpacks...
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Ep 182 - The simple way to handle misunderstandings [THROWBACK]
In this throwback episode (in a video from February 2020! - before the pod even existed!) we get right to the point of misunderstandings and why what MANY people do isn't helpful (and potentially even harmful). The answer is this... Open communication invites deeper understanding & dissolves...
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Ep 181 - The power of presence in fast-paced environments
In a world where speed is celebrated and stillness feels impossible, presence has become a leadership advantage. In this episode, we explore what presence actually means - beyond mindfulness buzzwords - and why it’s the single most stabilising skill in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.…
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Ep 180 - Mindfulness & Resilience: The hidden drivers of high performance
What if your greatest performance edge isn’t about doing more, but being more aware? In this episode of Get Jasched, Jess explores how mindfulness strengthens resilience — not by eliminating stress, but by transforming how we respond to it. You’ll learn: - The science behind mindfulness and...
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Ep 179 - Beyond the footy field: Leading women’s wellbeing in high-performance environments with Morgan Te Oka
What does it really take to lead with care and integrity inside high-performance environments? In this episode of Get Jasched, Jess is joined by Morgan Te Oka, a wellbeing professional working with women in NRL teams, to explore what true leadership and wellbeing look like behind the scenes of...
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Ep 178 - Integration: THE skill for authentic leadership
You can learn, train, reflect and grow—but if you don’t integrate, nothing sticks. In this episode, I talk about what integration really looks like, how to apply it to your emotional and leadership growth, and why it’s the missing link in most coaching and workplace systems. Listen to or watch...
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Ep 177 - How comfort zones can sabotage your goals
Comfort zones feel safe... but they also keep you small. Comfort isn't always safe, and expansion isn’t always easy. This episode is a challenge and an invitation to step beyond what’s familiar, explore new edges, and stop letting fear dress up as "being realistic." Send us Fan Mail Support the...
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Ep 176 - What does 'being embodied' actually mean, and why it matters in leadership
“Embodiment” isn’t just yoga speak. It’s a leadership skill. It’s a nervous system tool. It’s a practice of presence that changes the way you communicate, decide, and relate. This episode breaks it all down—no fluff, all truth. Listen to episode 176 of Get Jasched on Apple Podcasts + Spotify, and...
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Ep 175 - Over-Planning vs. Self-Trust: How to Lead Effectively
If you’re over-planning your way out of trusting yourself... this episode is a must. Structure isn’t bad. But when planning becomes a coping mechanism, you lose the magic of self-trust. 🎧 In episode 175 of the Get Jasched podcast, I’m sharing: — The difference between control and clarity — Why...
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Ep 174 - Somatics & Stress: Co-regulating nervous systems with Stacey Louise
Burnout, reactivity, overwhelm are not just about workload. And they don't just happen to adults. It’s a nervous system response, and there are plenty of environments where this work is so helpful in order to navigate fear. In this guest conversation with Stacey Louise, owner of Calm Fairies and…
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Ep 173 - The 'Nice Girl' Hangover: Leading without people-pleasing
If you’re exhausted from trying to be liked, this is your wake-up call. We break down how people-pleasing shows up in your leadership voice, why it’s rooted in safety strategies, and how to shift into authentic authority. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Enjoying the podcast? Don’t forget to...
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Ep 172 - Leadership Boundaries: Building community without the burnout
We hear “set boundaries” all the time—but what does that actually mean when you lead people, hold responsibility, and want to stay connected? This episode gets into the nuance of setting strong, flexible boundaries without shutting down or selling out. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Enjoying…
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Ep 171 - Burnout and masking: Neurodivergent, 'high-performing' women in leadership
Neurodivergent women in leadership face unique burnout challenges due to masking. Symptoms like emotional flatness, decision fatigue, & hyperawareness are often missed, leading to shame. It's time to reframe leadership standards. Is performative leadership impacting your wellbeing? It doesn’t...
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Ep 170 - How faith ministry can be used for education and empowerment: Susan Pickering takes us to real church
Leadership isn’t linear - and getting it “wrong” is part of the path, including how we learn and shift our understanding of what has always been 'how we've taught it'. In this episode, I talk with Susan Pickering about her experience as a Uniting Church Minister, where she navigated exploring her...
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Get Jasched is where bold, emotionally intelligent leaders come to hear the conversations that others shy away from.
Hosted by leadership and wellbeing consultant Jess Jasch, this weekly podcast dives into the real stories, practices, and challenges of modern leadership - with a focus on emotional depth, embodied presence, mental wellbeing, and powerful communication.
Whether you lead teams, movements, clients, or just yourself, these conversations will expand your thinking and support your growth.
Expect interviews, solo deep dives, and unexpected insights that connect the personal with the professional - because how you lead yourself is how you lead everything.
Visit www.j-leigh.com.au for more on Jess’s work in coaching, consulting and wellbeing leadership.
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