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Stop, Drop & R.O.L.E.
by Jen Cáceres
Stop, Drop & R.O.L.E. (Reflect, Observe, Listen, Evolve) is a podcast designed to support you, the leader - with or without the title, at the intersection of work and home. Whether you're leading a team of 5, 500 or just yourself - each episode offers insight to making choices when the stakes are high and you can't afford uncertainty. Your host, Jen Cáceres - created Stop. Drop. and R.O.L.E. - a unique, six-step journey for coaching through every day decisions, taking healthier risks and getting out of your own way as a leader. She is a Gallup-certified CliftonStrengths and executive coach with nearly 15 years of experience in the real world where sometimes - we have to “put out the flames” to get out of our own way and grow. Jen's personal stories and experience bring authentic questioning and ideas into your space with examples of how to utilize the 6 steps right away. Whether you're working on something at work, or home, walking through it is
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Leading as a Mom: Motherhood to Rebirth with Valerie Probstfeld
What happens when everything you thought you were prepared for falls apart in an instant? In this powerful episode of Stop. Drop. & R.O.L.E., host Jen Caceres sits down with Valerie Probstfeld—pediatric nurse practitioner, author, podcaster, and mother—for a deeply human conversation about…
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Intentional Listening: The Leadership Skill That Changes Everything
In this episode of Stop. Drop. & R.O.L.E,, we dive deep into one of the most essential and underestimated leadership skills: Intentional Listening. If you want to lead with clarity, build trust, strengthen communication, and coach your team more effectively, this episode gives you the practical...
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Overcoming Anxiety & Competition in Networking and/or Meeting New People
Do you dread networking and/or meeting new people? Always feel like there's too much competition or awkwardness at networking events? You’re not alone. In this episode of Stop. Drop. & R.O.L.E., host Jen Cáceres shares how she overcame her fears and anxiety around networking. Whether you're and...
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From Machinist to Founder: Building Manufacturing for Tomorrow with Guest Nicholas Roman
What happens when a machinist stops waiting for growth and starts building it? In this episode of Stop. Drop. & ROLE., host Jen Caceres talks with Nicholas Roman, founder of Quantum Edge Precision (QEP) — a company reshaping the future of American manufacturing by blending CNC craftsmanship, AI...
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When High Performers Hurt Culture: How to Lead With Clarity
When a high performer starts hurting culture, every leader faces a tough question: Do I keep results… or protect my team? In Episode 52 of Stop. Drop. & R.O.L.E., Jen explores what happens when performance no longer equals alignment - and how strong leaders make the right call with clarity and...
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Outgrowing Hustle Culture: Take the Lunch, Take the Walk, Take Your Life Back
If you’re eating lunch at your desk right now… I’m talking to YOU. And if you didn’t even bring lunch? Oh, I’m really talking to you. Welcome to Episode 51 of Stop. Drop. & R.O.L.E., where we pause, reflect, and take a deep look at how we're showing up as we lead ourselves. Today, Jen breaks down...
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Redefining Learning & Development: Simple, Smart Leadership Strategies
Welcome to Episode 50 of Stop. Drop. & R.O.L.E. 🎉 Learning & Development (L&D) doesn’t have to mean expensive systems or endless training budgets. In this episode, Jen breaks down what L&D really is (and isn’t) — and why it’s one of the smartest investments leaders can make for their teams.…
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From Burnout to Brilliance with Guest Angela Hodgson
Burnout at Work? Angela Hodgson joins Jen to share her personal story of corporate burnout and the lessons that transformed her life. Today, Angela helps leaders and businesses recognize burnout early and build brilliance without it. In this episode of Stop. Drop. & ROLE, Jen and Angela discuss…
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Blind Spots in Leadership: How to Spot Them (and Grow from Them)
Leadership Blind Spots — What You Don’t See Is Hurting Your Team. We don’t know what we don’t know — and as leaders, our blind spots can quietly derail engagement, performance, and even retention. In this episode of Stop. Drop. & ROLE, Jen explores how to uncover and grow through leadership blind...
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Fixing People is So 1980
The old mindset of “fixing” people doesn’t work. Today’s leaders empower strengths instead of correcting weaknesses. This episode hones in on our process of Stop. Drop. & ROLE - six steps to shift from micromanaging to unlocking potential. Stop reacting with the habit of trying to fix people Drop...
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The Power of Being Present
Very first published video episode available on Youtube: @StopDropandROLE In this episode Jen dives deep into the power of being present, and what happens when we’re not. Jen shares a personal story about how chasing achievement and running on autopilot nearly cost her everything, leading to a...
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The Habit of Reflection
Are you rushing through your day without pausing to notice what really matters? Join Jen in this quick 12-minute episode of Stop. Drop. & ROLE, as she dives into the power of reflection for leaders at every stage. Learn how a simple daily habit of reflecting for just 5–10 minutes can help you…
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Confidence: How to Find It, Keep It, and Grow It
Confidence: How to Find It, Keep It, and Grow It Confidence isn’t just a feeling; it’s a skill you can train. In this episode of Stop. Drop. & ROLE, we walk through six steps to build lasting confidence: Stop to quiet the noise, Drop comparisons and limiting stories, Reflect on your strengths,...
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Happy Leadership with Guest Dr. Calvin Lawrence
In this episode of Stop, Drop and Roll, host Jen welcomes longtime educator, speaker, and newly published author Dr. Calvin Lawrence. With over 40 years in education, Calvin shares the inspiration behind his new book, The Happy Leader, and opens up about how personal loss, community roots, and...
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Trust Killers: 5 Ways Leaders Lose Credibility (Without Even Realizing It)
Trust takes time to build - and seconds to break. In this episode, we call out five of the biggest trust killers in leadership: 1️⃣ Ignoring bad behaviors 2️⃣ Saying one thing, doing another 3️⃣ Only reprimanding, never rewarding 4️⃣ Playing favorites 5️⃣ Leading from fear (aka ego in disguise)…
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The Encouraging Leader with Guest Zoë Bishop
Episode 41 of Stop. Drop. & ROLE with Guest: Zoë Bishop - “Professional Encourager” from Wetherby, England 🇬🇧 What if you could start each day with a sense of purpose, positivity and realism? In this 35-minute convo, Zoe and I talk about: How she became so relentlessly positive (without veering...
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When The Team Has Outgrown Your Leadership Style
Sometimes we think we're leading effectively, but truth be told - we're commanding and controlling. We unknowingly keep our teams and leaders stuck. What's worse, is that we're teaching them that that type of leadership is effective. But we're in 2025... not 1985. This week’s Stop. Drop. & ROLE...
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Cracked Open in Leadership with Guest Michelle Moffitt
In this powerful episode of Stop. Drop & ROLE, I sit down with Michelle Moffitt - therapist, coach, author, and trauma survivor as she shares her personal and professional journey of breaking free from a past that taught her resiliency and grit in life and work. Michelle opens up about how she...
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Internships: How to Thrive, Not Just Survive
Internships are one of those things we need to take a closer look at. It is a season but should not feel seasonal. It should be strategic; an opportunity for everyone involved to grow and lead. Company - When was the last time you revamped your internship program? (If you have one...) Intern…
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Gen Z, Millennials & New Talent: Safely Driving Change
Gen Z, Millennials & New Talent: Safely Driving Change New talent is arriving with fresh eyes and bold ideas. But here’s the truth: Change can either unite a team or completely shake its foundation. How can we challenge the status quo without triggering fear, power struggles, or resistance? This...
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Strong & Still Struggling: Men and Mental Health at Work
In this June episode of Stop Drop & ROLE, Jen gets real about the mental health crisis affecting men - especially those working in high-stress, high-responsibility industries like construction. This isn’t therapy, and Jen’s not a therapist, but she is here to equip leaders with a practical,...
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The Neurodivergent Leader with Guest Rachel Radway
Episode 35 marks a milestone - our very first guest interview! Jen sits down with Rachel Radway, a certified coach, author, and expert in neurodivergent leadership. Rachel brings her deep experience working with high-achieving women who are wired a bit differently - often highly sensitive,...
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A Breakup Letter to HR: a Narration
Episode 34 of Stop Drop & ROLE takes an unexpected turn. In this episode, Jen shares a heartfelt letter originally published in her newsletter - offering a dose of kind candor as she calls out the outdated practices we've outgrown in the world of Human Resources. More TED Talk than typical...
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Coaching Your Team: From Command to Connection
In this episode of Stop. Drop. & ROLE, Jen challenges leaders to drop the outdated “command and control” mindset and embrace coaching as a core leadership practice. Using the ROLE framework - Reflect, Observe, Listen, Evolve - we explore what coaching really means, how it shows up in day-to-day...
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Connecting the Office and Field in Construction
Sure, you chose that job - in Construction, whether it's in the field, as a driver, a plant operator, a mechanic, welder, foreman - whatever the title. You also chose to support the company wherever you work from if you believe in the mission and vision of what you do there. The question is - do...
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When Mentors Have a Negative Impact
Today on Stop. Drop. & ROLE, we're asking a hard question: What happens when the people we trust to develop and spend time with our young or new talent, mentors, aren't actually equipped to do the job? Maybe they're stuck in old ways. Maybe they’ve internalized poor habits. Whatever the case, the...
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Who Do You Bring to Work With You Every Day?
Who Do You Bring to Work With You Every Day? | Leadership, Impostor Syndrome & Emotional Baggage at Work Are you unknowingly bringing your past into your leadership? In this episode, we explore how personal history, emotional triggers, and old belief systems can shape how you lead, communicate…
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Updates!
Join Jen for a brief 12 minutes while she gives updates on the podcast, her business and book as spring kicks off in Colorado. Things are changing & growing! Listen today to learn more © 2025 Perpetual Capacity Coaching & Consulting, LLC. The Stop. Drop. & R.O.L.E.™ and The Great Outgrown™...
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Not Everything or Everyone is Toxic
This episode focuses on the way society is tossing around the word "TOXIC". From social media to work circles, the word is being used to describe everyone and everything - in a way that seems a bit unhealthy. Join Jen as she delves into the process of Stop. Drop. & ROLE to dig deep and reflect on...
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Laid Off, Lifted Up: Turning Job Loss into Growth
Laid Off, Lifted Up: Turning Job Loss into Growth" – Losing a job can feel overwhelming, but what if it’s actually the start of something better? In this episode of Stop. Drop. & R.O.L.E., we’re flipping the script on job loss, turning uncertainty into opportunity. Join host Jen Caceres as she...
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Advice - Who to Listen to And What to Do With It
Advice is everywhere - coming from family, friends, coworkers, mentors, and especially our endless scrolling of social media. The moment people discover you’re trying to make a decision, opinions flood in, often well-intentioned, sometimes insightful, but not always helpful. So how do we decide...
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Coach Me How, Don't Just Tell Me What
In this episode of Stop. Drop. & R.O.L.E., host Jen Cáceres shares personal stories and practical strategies for leaders who want to go beyond simply giving directives. For those of you leaders receiving directives but nothing more - you want - and need - more than just a checklist of things you...
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Could Your Job Title Be Stealing Your Purpose?
What if the title you worked so hard for is the very thing stealing your purpose? In Episode 24 of Stop. Drop. & R.O.L.E., we’re getting real about job titles - the way they can inflate our egos, limit our growth, or even keep us from showing up authentically. Jen shares her own story of stepping...
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When Growth Feels Like Losing
In this episode of Stop. Drop. & R.O.L.E., we’re diving into something that doesn’t get enough attention when we talk about growth: the feeling of loss that can come with it. That might sound strange since growth is positive, right? But the truth is, when we change and evolve, we often have to...
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Mini Series Part 6 - EVOLVE - A Growth Journey
Stop. Drop. & R.O.L.E. – Episode: Evolve – Owning Your Growth Journey Evolving is about owning your growth and what you recognize you need to change, flip upside down, or move forward with to shape where you’re headed. In this episode, Jen takes you through parts of her own evolution - leaving...
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Mini Series Part 5 - LISTEN - To Understand
In this short but powerful episode, we dive into the fifth step of the Stop, Drop, and R.O.L.E. framework - Listening. True listening goes beyond words; it’s about understanding, connection, and self-awareness. Many of us are wired to problem-solve instead of truly listening, especially in...
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Mini Series Part 4 - OBSERVE - To Realize Your Leadership Impact
In this episode of Stop. Drop & R.O.L.E., we dive into the power of observation and how it can transform your leadership at work and at home. Observing isn’t just about seeing what’s in front of you -it’s about genuinely noticing the hidden patterns, blind spots, and unspoken signals that shape...
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Mini Series Part 3 - REFLECT - To Dig Deep
The Power of Reflection ✨ In today’s episode, we explore the transformative power of reflection—why it matters, why we resist it, and how it shapes us as leaders, parents, and individuals. Join Jen as she shares a personal story about navigating culture shock, self-doubt, and assumptions in her...
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Better, More Effective Meetings
Wasted time and lost productivity stemming from unorganized meetings costs us nearly $400 billion annually. Are your meetings part of the problem? Meetings don’t have to be productivity killers. They can be a great way to bring your team together and even develop people in areas you may not be...
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Mini Series Part 2 - DROP - To Make Space
What if... the key to unlocking your next big success is letting go? In today’s mini-series episode, we redefine “drop”—not as failure, but as a bold strategy for growth. From releasing limiting stories to ending unhealthy relationships, learn how intentional dropping clears the way for what…
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Mini Series Part 1 - STOP - So You Can Start
This week, we’re kicking off a six-week mini-series diving into each step of the Stop. Drop. & ROLE process, starting with STOP—the power of the pause. In this episode, Jen shares how embracing intentional pauses has transformed her personal and professional life, and why stopping is not just an...
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The Expectations Gap: Why Half Your Team Might Not Know What's Expected of Them - Including You
What if I told you half your team doesn’t fully understand what’s expected of them at work? It’s not just a job description issue—it’s a leadership one. In this episode of Stop. Drop & ROLE, we’ll uncover how unclear expectations lead to disengagement, burnout, and turnover—and what you can do...
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Change: Growth's Companion
Ready to turn change into a powerful catalyst for growth? In this episode of Stop. Drop. & R.O.L.E., Jen Cáceres explores how leaders—at home and work—can navigate change with intention. Whether you're facing a career pivot, a company merger, or a shift in personal relationships, change is more...
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Finding Peace in the Unfinished and Unattained
Feeling unsettled by unfinished goals or things you've been trying to attain for a while? What if unfinished isn’t a failure? What if it’s a lesson? What if you just haven't been able to pause long enough to really listen to what is most important, what you need, and how to refocus on some of the...
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Caring While Leading: Balancing Care Giving With Career
In this heartfelt episode of Stop. Drop. & R.O.L.E., Jen Cáceres delves into the deeply personal and universal experience of care giving while juggling the demands of work and life. Drawing from her journey of supporting her daughter through a severe illness, Jen shares candidly about the...
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Reclaiming Employee Engagement: The Leader’s Role
In this episode of Stop. Drop. & R.O.L.E., Jen Cáceres takes on the buzzword of the decade: employee engagement. What does it really mean, why does it matter, and—most importantly—how do you reclaim it? Drawing from her extensive experience designing engagement initiatives for organizations, Jen...
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Outgrowing Technology – Time to Upgrade or Stay the Course?
Technology evolves at lightning speed, leaving many organizations struggling to keep up. In this episode of Stop. Drop. & R.O.L.E., Jen dives into the challenges mid-level managers and executives face when deciding whether to upgrade outdated systems or stick with what they know. Using the…
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Authenticity and the Courage to be Yourself
In this episode of Stop. Drop. & R.O.L.E., host Jen Cáceres dives into the transformative journey of discovering and embracing your authentic self. Authenticity isn’t easy—it’s vulnerable and requires courage. Jen shares personal stories about growing up and working in environments that…
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Ace the Interview: Calm Your Nerves & Align With Purpose
In today’s episode of Stop, Drop, and ROLE, we’re tackling the nerve-wracking world of interviews—an experience so stressful that many find it more terrifying than a trip to the dentist! Drawing on her years of coaching and recruiting experience, Jen Cáceres breaks down the interview process to...
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Boundaries: Protecting Your Well-Being at Work and at Home
Boundaries have become a buzzword, but why are they so crucial for our well-being? A boundary is a tool to protect what you care about most. They're not all about saying "no", but also about saying "yes" to what matters most to you in life and at work. In this episode, we explore how boundaries…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Stop, Drop & R.O.L.E. (Reflect, Observe, Listen, Evolve) is a podcast designed to support you, the leader - with or without the title, at the intersection of work and home. Whether you're leading a team of 5, 500 or just yourself - each episode offers insight to making choices when the stakes are high and you can't afford uncertainty.
Your host, Jen Cáceres - created Stop. Drop. and R.O.L.E. - a unique, six-step journey for coaching through every day decisions, taking healthier risks and getting out of your own way as a leader. She is a Gallup-certified CliftonStrengths and executive coach with nearly 15 years of experience in the real world where sometimes - we have to “put out the flames” to get out of our own way and grow.
Jen's personal stories and experience bring authentic questioning and ideas into your space with examples of how to utilize the 6 steps right away. Whether you're working on something at work, or home, walking through it is
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