The Will to Change: Where Leadership Meets the Courage to Evolve
Jennifer Brown
Why is change so difficult and yet so necessary?
We live in a world that is increasingly complex, unpredictable, and demanding of our resilience. The challenges we face are not just external but deeply personal, asking us to redefine who we are, what we stand for, and how we lead.
Transformation isn’t just a possibility, it’s an imperative.
On The Will to Change, Jennifer Brown invites listeners to explore the deeper dimensions of leadership, resilience, and human connection. Each month, we feature both thought-provoking conversations with a guest who inspires new ways of thinking, as well as Jennifer’s reflective mini-episodes that dive deeper into themes like courage, growth, and the art of navigating uncertainty.
This isn’t just about leadership in the workplace - it’s about leadership in life. Together, we’ll examine the systems and beliefs that shape us and uncover how to lead authentically, inclusively, and boldly in a rapidly changing world.
If you’re ready to stretch beyond the familiar, embrace new perspectives, and discover the will to evolve—for yourself and others—this podcast is for you.
To learn more, visit http://jenniferbrownspeaks.com/
We live in a world that is increasingly complex, unpredictable, and demanding of our resilience. The challenges we face are not just external but deeply personal, asking us to redefine who we are, what we stand for, and how we lead.
Transformation isn’t just a possibility, it’s an imperative.
On The Will to Change, Jennifer Brown invites listeners to explore the deeper dimensions of leadership, resilience, and human connection. Each month, we feature both thought-provoking conversations with a guest who inspires new ways of thinking, as well as Jennifer’s reflective mini-episodes that dive deeper into themes like courage, growth, and the art of navigating uncertainty.
This isn’t just about leadership in the workplace - it’s about leadership in life. Together, we’ll examine the systems and beliefs that shape us and uncover how to lead authentically, inclusively, and boldly in a rapidly changing world.
If you’re ready to stretch beyond the familiar, embrace new perspectives, and discover the will to evolve—for yourself and others—this podcast is for you.
To learn more, visit http://jenniferbrownspeaks.com/
Episodes
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Feb 10, 2023 • 52min
E255: Cancel Culture to Coaching Culture: Navigating DEI Conversations with Author and Professor Kenji Yoshino
Kenji Yoshino, author and Chief Justice Earl Warren Professor of Constitutional Law at NYU School of Law, returns to the program to discuss his new book Say the Right Thing: How to Talk About Identity, Diversity, and Justice, which he co-authored along with David Glasgow. Kenji reveals the impetus behind writing the book and shares tips about how to navigate difficult DEI conversations. He also discusses some of the limitations of cancel culture and how to move from a cancel culture to a coaching culture. Discover a mature model of vulnerability that allows you to be fully authentic and the power of cultivating curiosity.
Feb 3, 2023 • 57min
E254: Healing the Plus-Size Customer and Employee Journey with Author and GORGEous Agency Founder Kara Richardson Whitely
This episode features an interview with author and GORGEous agency founder Kara Richardson Whitely. Kara discusses the importance of body inclusivity in business and the work that her agency does to help brands attain growth and profitability in the plus-size market. She also discusses details about her memoir Gorge: My Journey Up Kilimanjaro at 300 Pounds, which will soon be a motion picture. She also shares examples of what allyship looks like when it comes to body inclusivity.
Jan 27, 2023 • 57min
E253: Owning Your Power: Jennifer Joins the Beyond Barriers Podcast
In this episode, originally recorded for the Beyond Barriers Podcast, Jennifer discusses her own career journey and how to motivate yourself and others. Discover how to create a community of inclusion and the importance of making sure that all voices are heard. Jennifer also shares tips about developing your own personal brand and standing up in your power.
Jan 20, 2023 • 52min
E252: Cultivating a Purpose Mindset in Next-Gen Leaders: Social Entrepreneur Aaron Hurst Returns to the Will to Change
Author and entrepreneur Aaron Hurst returns to the program to discuss the importance of developing a purpose mindset and reveals the formative experiences that shaped his work. Discover the difference between a purpose mindset and a transactional mindset, and how to cultivate a mindset that leads to greater fulfillment. Aaron also discusses how speaking differently to young people about learning and work can create a positive paradigm shift.
Jan 13, 2023 • 55min
E251: Who's Got You? Jennifer and Doug Discuss Supporting the Supporters of Inclusive Leaders in 2023
In this episode, Jennifer discusses the importance of supporting coaches, and other supporters of inclusive leaders. She shares her thoughts about some of the considerations that go into supporting coaches versus supporting leaders and why coaches don’t have to be DEI experts in order to have an impact. Discover how coaches can both support and challenge leaders on their inclusive leadership journey.
Jan 6, 2023 • 1h 12min
E250: The Journey of Inclusive Leadership: Jennifer joins Charlie Gilkey on the Productive Flourishing Podcast
This episode was originally recorded for the Productive Flourishing Podcast, and features a conversation between Jennifer and Productive Flourishing host Charlie Gilkey. Jennifer shares her thoughts about the journey of inclusive leadership, including the need for insiders to push other insiders to lead differently. Discover why leaders need to be patient, humble and transparent about their experiences.
Dec 30, 2022 • 38min
E249: Coaching Skillset for the Evolving inclusive Leader: Jennifer joins Dr. Pamela Larde from The Institute of Coaching
This episode was originally recorded as a webinar and features a conversation between Jennifer and Dr. Pamela Larde from The Institute of Coaching. Jennifer discusses the evolution of the attributes needed for effective leadership and what coaches should know about the evolving inclusive leader journey. Discover how coaches can help influence, impact, and support the leaders they coach in building the new and evolving competencies that they will need to lead effectively.
Dec 23, 2022 • 56min
E248: JBC’s Year in Review and Look Ahead: Community Call Replay with Elfi Martinez, Adrienne Lawrence and Jennifer
This episode was originally recorded as a DEI Community Call and features a conversation between Jennifer and JBC Vice Presidents Elfi Martinez and Adrienne Lawrence as they take a look at top trends, themes and conversations that surfaced in 2022, and what we can expect in 2023. Discover what effective allyship will look like in 2023 and how to convert meaningful intentions into actions that drive change. Tune in as Jennifer, Elfi and Adrienne discuss what action towards equity looks like in 2023 and reflect on how far we’ve come in 2022!
Dec 16, 2022 • 1h 4min
E247: "Alcohol-Free" Inclusivity with Juicy AF Author Kay Allison
Entrepreneur, coach, and author Kay Allison joins the program to discuss her new book Juicy AF (Alcohol-Free): Stop The Drinking Spiral, Create Your Future. Kay shares her thoughts about why the alcohol-free population should be part of diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts and the work-related situations that can be tough for alcohol-free employees to navigate. She also shares her own journey of becoming alcohol-free and practical ways that employers can make work-related events more inclusive of alcohol-free employees.
Dec 9, 2022 • 36min
E246: Words Matter: Activating our Earned Advantage with Authors Chris Altizer and Gloria Johnson-Cusack
This episode features a conversation with Chris Altizer and Gloria Johnson-Cusack, authors of the book Growing the Elephant – Increasing Earned Advantage for All. Chris and Gloria reveal the impetus behind writing their book and the distinction between earned and unearned advantages. They also discuss the importance for leaders of being humble and how to have courageous and productive conversations about diversity, equity, and inclusion. Discover why talking about advantage can be more helpful than talking about privilege.
