Queue: “Rumour Has It” – Adele"Your name walks into the room before you do."
That’s true whether you’re walking into a Zoom call or a conference ballroom. In today’s workforce, reputation isn’t just about performance—it’s about perception, relationships, and how much of your voice is allowed to shape the narrative.In this episode, Jennifer and Danielle unpack the realities of reputation at work: how it forms, how it gets misunderstood, what’s in your control—and what isn’tThey share real stories about 360 reviews, gendered language (aggressive vs. assertive), managing gossip in remote environments, using reputation strategically, and protecting what you’ve built—without losing yourself in the process.
Whether you’re trying to evolve your professional brand, shed a label, or simply stay authentic as your leadership voice changes, this episode will resonate.
Best Moment Timestamps:
02:04 "There will be no explanation, there will only be reputation." – Danielle (Taylor Swift reference that anchors the whole discussion)
03:03 Jennifer on how leadership stage (building mode vs. mentoring mode) changes how reputation forms.
06:39 Danielle: “I don’t want my name associated with something I know may fail.” — Navigating reputation tied to accountability.
14:24 Jennifer unpacks the reality of 360 reviews, how they’re used, and why perception isn’t always truth.
17:48 Jennifer shares about her inner dialogue and the harsh self-criticism that precedes anyone else’s feedback.
26:40 "Once you’ve built a good reputation, you have to be careful how and where you use it." — Jennifer on discernment and protecting professional capital.
30:29 Danielle: When feedback lacks clarity and leadership creates misaligned expectations—how reputation suffers in the gray space.
32:38 Jennifer on leadership reputation pitfalls: “You get a reputation for having no direction—and then suddenly you’re in a fire drill.” How poor communication shapes labels you didn’t intend to earn.
35:34 Jennifer closes with: “The only thing someone can count on every day from me is that I open my eyes. What happens after that? Anyone’s guess.” — a candid reflection on how reputation and leadership evolve moment to moment.
Key Themes: Reputation is an asset—but also a liability if not actively shaped.Gendered leadership perceptions: when assertiveness becomes “aggressive.”
360 reviews: helpful feedback or weaponized tool?Using gossip strategically—and when not to.How your energy changes based on who’s in the room.
Protecting your professional reputation while staying authentic.Tips to check alignment: Are you speaking in your own words at work? What do people come to you for advice on? That’s often where your voice lives.
Do you use the same voice in meetings, emails, and your own inner monologue?In Episode 22: “Next episode we’re talking about structure, security, and why Life Path 4s are the blueprint-builders—and how that shows up when everything around you feels like it's shifting.”
Until next time, we’ll be here...saying what we mean, even if our inner editor flinches.Listen now on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you get your podcasts. Cue the music. Hold our drink. Let’s get into it.
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