Do you ever find yourself trapped in the clutches of overthinking? I've been there, too, and breaking free from this cycle can be a real challenge. Check out this quick 3-minute clip where Christine Smart, a small business owner, shares her journey of using somatic awareness to navigate stress storms and regain clarity. Discover how this powerful technique can help you release tension, think more clearly, and boost productivity.   But that's not all – Christine also shares how lessons from training her dog contributed to her transformation. Please tune in for insights and understand how somatic awareness can help you navigate stress storms and find calm when needed most. 

In this episode of Leader to Leader with Jennifer Zach, join me and Sara Woster, author of 'Painting Can Save Your Life,' as we delve into the dynamic crossroads of art and business. We uncover how art fuels vision, embraces vulnerability, and guides decision-making. Tune in for an insightful conversation on nurturing creative confidence, identifying obstacles, and observing its powerful influence within the professional landscape.

Elevating Team Discussions: Unleash the Power of Emotional Control!    Have you ever wondered what it takes to lead productive discussions? In this segment of Leader to Leader with Jennifer Zach, leader April Wilkerson and I talk about how somatic awareness has elevated team discussions. Find out why April says her team loves her new approach! #Leadership #TeamSynergy #ProductiveConversations #EmotionalIntelligence

It’s the month of May which also means it’s Mental Health Awareness month.    Today, I caught up with Brianna Sink. Brianna is the Make It OK Coordinator for the Iowa Healthiest State Initiative.    The conversation Brianna and I had was deep and wide. We began with how Brianna went from selling office furniture to mental health. From there we move into lessons learned, resources and best practices related to mental health. And we rounded out our conversation on a note of hope.    Listen for how you can be a part of Mental Health Awareness month by attending a free virtual presentation on May 15, wearing green on May 18 to support Make it OK, joining the Stop and Smell the Flowers challenge, or detach from your day-to-day with a Spotify playlist put together by local artist. For a complete list of events and opportunities visit https://www.iowahealthieststate.com/.  

In this episode of Leader to Leader with Jennifer Zach, Mariah Obiedzinski, a national leader in conversation-centered healthcare content strategies, shares her story of leading with somatic awareness and how recognizing her physical cues has helped her and her team up their game. 

In this episode of Leader to Leader with Jennifer Zach, Adam Burger and I discuss the positive difference somatic awareness has made in Adam's day-to-day experience as a leader. From navigating difficult conversations to problem-solving with his team, somatic awareness has made Adam a better and more aware leader. 

In this episode of Leader to Leader with Jennifer Zach, Dr. Marcia Reynolds and I talk about her book "Outsmart Your Brain." Marcia's doctoral degree is in organizational psychology, and she holds two master's degrees in education and communications. Dr. Marcia is the author of several books and has spent over 20 years deepening her coaching skills and teaching coaching worldwide. Marcia is passionate about sharing the science and art of coaching so we can work together to expand minds, uplift hearts, and connect souls to make a difference on this planet. Listen to what inspired Outsmart Your Brain and why Dr. Marcia says self-talk is useless. To learn more about Marcia and her work, please visit www.outsmartyourbrain.com.  

In this episode of Leader to Leader with Jennifer Zach, my guest April and I discuss her transformative experience with learning to lead with somatic awareness. Hear how April went from distressing anxiety to refreshing clarity at work and home. 

In this episode of Leader to Leader with Jennifer Zach, Rebekkah LaDyne and I discuss her book The Mind-Body Stress Reset.  Rebekkah has spent twenty-five years in embodied well-being and has a lot of valuable information to share about weathering life's stressful events.  Take a listen and learn what you can do right now to help yourself get through stressful events. Look up Rebekkah's book, The Mind-Body Stress Reset, wherever you like to access books. You can also connect with Rebekka on Facebook or online at rebekkahladyne.com.

In this episode of Leader to Leader, Taylor Ney and I unpack how she applied Somatic Awareness to build her confidence.  Taylor is a Revenue Cycle Manager at Tegria who would get the jitters and upset stomach at the thought of speaking up. Over three months, Taylor learned how to apply various Somatic Awareness strategies on the job. As a result, she doubled her confidence score and learned how to access an overall calmness that helps her speak clearer, get to the point, and lead more productive conversations.

In this episode of Leader to Leader with Jennifer Zach, Elaine Frost, a senior training team leader with MediRevv, a Tegria company, shares how somatic awareness has helped her gain perspective and reset the course of her day in real-time. The result? Meeting even the most difficult conversations with clear and calm confidence. That's a claim very few leaders can make. 

In this episode of Leader to Leader with Jennifer Zach, I’m in conversation with a small business owner, Nicole Soar, about how somatic awareness has changed her approach to running her small business and so much more.  Somatic awareness has helped Nicole in various ways, from setting boundaries in her business to reconnecting with her authentic self.  Nicole and I dive deep into how somatic awareness has helped her and how it can help others in leadership positions. Visit nicolesoer.com to learn more about Nicole and her small business. Schedule a FREE consultation at Jennifer-zach.com to learn how Jennifer can help you learn how to stay calm under pressure using somatic awareness.   

Are you ready to slow down and work smarter rather than harder? Can you afford not to?  If you're a leader, taking time out of your day to think is not a luxury; it's a necessity. People depend on you to lead them in the right direction by making thoughtful decisions. Whether you're leading a team or a small business, there are many parallels between the two regarding thoughtful decision-making.  In this episode, Chris Bass and I discuss how he went from busy to intentional and is now more profitable and productive. 

When was the last time you felt productive without all the stress? Christine Smart does, and it started with her learning how to apply somatic awareness strategies to leading her small business, Designing Moves LLC®. Learn how you can reduce your stress by listening to Christine's story of reeling in stress and lessons learned from her pets. Visit www.designingmoves.com for more information.   To learn more about Christine and her business. And get started reducing your stress by scheduling a FREE consultation at www.jennifer-zach.com.

In this episode I am in conversation with Wanda Johnson.  Anyone who knows Wanda knows she has the heart of a teacher and the mind of an expert generalist.  Somatic awareness is the topic of our conversation, but it doesn't stop there. We also get into Wanda's various ventures, including her latest in the area of DEI with an emphasis on accessibility.  Take a listen and be sure to visit Wanda's website and check out her blog, wandastidbits.com.Remember to follow along on Spotify for more stories about how people are using somatic awareness to live and lead better and unlock better business results.

In this podcast, Sara Law and I talk about how she got started with somatic awareness and how she uses it as a leadership skill to manage her emotions and messaging at work.

In this special edition podcast, Jennifer Zach is in conversation with Jessica Pladsen, LMFT, RPT and Heather Morgan-Sowada, Ph.D, LMFT concerning how to talk about mental health at work.