E128 – Jenn Gonzaga: Elevating Leadership through Emotional Intelligence & Collective Growth
12/24/24 • 19 min
Imagine transforming your life by harnessing the power of emotional intelligence.
Tune in as Jenn Gonzaga shares her 21-year journey of personal and professional growth, demonstrating how pauses and intentional responses can lead to profound transformation. From navigating the complexities of family dynamics during a move to Panama to managing professional obstacles, Jenn's experiences offer vital insights into enriching relationships and enhancing communication, even across language barriers. Her story emphasizes the continuous journey of self-improvement and its far-reaching impact on both personal and workplace environments.
Explore the strength found in collective leadership and the profound benefits of collaboration in personal development. Our conversation delves into the often-overlooked gap between acquiring skills and truly transformational leadership, advocating for community support and collective strengths.
Jenn candidly discusses common struggles with confidence and self-worth, providing a personal connection that resonates deeply. Her anecdote about joining Toastmasters to enhance her public-speaking skills highlights the importance of stepping beyond comfort zones and seeking feedback to improve, underscoring the power of choice and continuous growth in personal and professional realms.
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Timecodes
0:00 – Intro 3:32 – Becoming Our Best Self includes Interacting and Relating with Community 8:41 – Lived Experiences of Leadership & Choosing Joy Over Suffering 10:49 – Jenn’s Vision: Releasing Shadows, Educating Generations, and Unifying Communities 12:40 – Leadership Development: Going Beyond Statistics, Metrics, and Questions 16:13 – Frustration is an Invitation: Creating Change with Support, Feedback, and Reflection 18:29 – Conclusion
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Jennifer Gonzaga is a seasoned organizational development and leadership strategist with over 20 years of experience designing and executing transformative programs that drive individual and team success. As the founder of Work With jeNN LLC, Jenn has worked with C-level executives, entrepreneurs, and diverse teams worldwide to implement tailored strategies for leadership development, mentoring, and action learning projects. Her expertise lies in crafting innovative solutions grounded in research, creating actionable tools, and fostering environments that prioritize emotional intelligence and psychological safety.
With a background that spans corporate, nonprofit, and entrepreneurial settings, Jenn combines her academic pursuits in industrial-organizational psychology with hands-on experience to deliver measurable outcomes for clients. From mentoring programs to knowledge transfer initiatives, her work consistently enhances professional growth and organizational effectiveness. Jenn’s passion for cultivating leaders and building high-performing teams has made her a sought-after consultant, coach, and facilitator in the leadership development space.
Website: https://www.jenngonzaga.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenngonzaga/
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Your Leadership Legacy
Website: www.tinapauluskrause.com/yourleadershiplegacypodcast/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5C8bf4UC4Npymj1KTzfm9k?si=ximhczT_SJaKY7Otzm6QuQ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-leadership-legacy-with-tina-paulus-krause/id1495401836
Tina Paulus-Krause
Website: https://tinapauluskrause.com/Facebook: www.facebook.com/coachtpk/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/coachtpk/
Imagine transforming your life by harnessing the power of emotional intelligence.
Tune in as Jenn Gonzaga shares her 21-year journey of personal and professional growth, demonstrating how pauses and intentional responses can lead to profound transformation. From navigating the complexities of family dynamics during a move to Panama to managing professional obstacles, Jenn's experiences offer vital insights into enriching relationships and enhancing communication, even across language barriers. Her story emphasizes the continuous journey of self-improvement and its far-reaching impact on both personal and workplace environments.
Explore the strength found in collective leadership and the profound benefits of collaboration in personal development. Our conversation delves into the often-overlooked gap between acquiring skills and truly transformational leadership, advocating for community support and collective strengths.
Jenn candidly discusses common struggles with confidence and self-worth, providing a personal connection that resonates deeply. Her anecdote about joining Toastmasters to enhance her public-speaking skills highlights the importance of stepping beyond comfort zones and seeking feedback to improve, underscoring the power of choice and continuous growth in personal and professional realms.
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Timecodes
0:00 – Intro 3:32 – Becoming Our Best Self includes Interacting and Relating with Community 8:41 – Lived Experiences of Leadership & Choosing Joy Over Suffering 10:49 – Jenn’s Vision: Releasing Shadows, Educating Generations, and Unifying Communities 12:40 – Leadership Development: Going Beyond Statistics, Metrics, and Questions 16:13 – Frustration is an Invitation: Creating Change with Support, Feedback, and Reflection 18:29 – Conclusion
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Jennifer Gonzaga is a seasoned organizational development and leadership strategist with over 20 years of experience designing and executing transformative programs that drive individual and team success. As the founder of Work With jeNN LLC, Jenn has worked with C-level executives, entrepreneurs, and diverse teams worldwide to implement tailored strategies for leadership development, mentoring, and action learning projects. Her expertise lies in crafting innovative solutions grounded in research, creating actionable tools, and fostering environments that prioritize emotional intelligence and psychological safety.
With a background that spans corporate, nonprofit, and entrepreneurial settings, Jenn combines her academic pursuits in industrial-organizational psychology with hands-on experience to deliver measurable outcomes for clients. From mentoring programs to knowledge transfer initiatives, her work consistently enhances professional growth and organizational effectiveness. Jenn’s passion for cultivating leaders and building high-performing teams has made her a sought-after consultant, coach, and facilitator in the leadership development space.
Website: https://www.jenngonzaga.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenngonzaga/
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Your Leadership Legacy
Website: www.tinapauluskrause.com/yourleadershiplegacypodcast/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5C8bf4UC4Npymj1KTzfm9k?si=ximhczT_SJaKY7Otzm6QuQ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-leadership-legacy-with-tina-paulus-krause/id1495401836
Tina Paulus-Krause
Website: https://tinapauluskrause.com/Facebook: www.facebook.com/coachtpk/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/coachtpk/
Previous Episode
E127 – Anna Kowalska: The Journey to Sacred Success
What if you could transform your life by embracing your emotions and redefining success?
Join in and explore this intriguing journey with the remarkable Anna Kowalska and insightful co-hosts Tina Paulus Krause and Dawnese Openshaw. Anna shares her captivating story of moving from a life of searching to one brimming with purpose through her dedication to transformational leadership and emotional intelligence.
Drawing from her leadership training and mysticism background, she reveals how shattering personal limitations can illuminate a path to living a vibrant and impactful life. Anna's unwavering passion for continuous growth is contagious, and her story of balancing a busy life with boundless energy is nothing short of inspiring.
As the conversation unfolds, they dive into the profound process of emotional transformation and capacity-building through the Global Leadership Experience (GLE). They touch upon reconnecting with buried emotions and the often-overlooked importance of addressing past pains to fully embrace joy, fulfillment, and passion.
This episode challenges conventional ideas of success by celebrating the myriad of ways that it arises in life, where the journey of personal growth holds more value than traditional end goals. Through this discussion with Anna, Tina, and Dawnese, the power of living with purpose is highlighted as well as how contributing meaningfully can reshape both personal and professional landscapes, leading to a truly fulfilling life.
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Timecodes
0:00 – Intro 1:24 – The Power of Emotional Intelligence Within & The Deepening of Anna’s Purpose 5:33 – Anna’s Journey of Self-Discovery, Finding Fulfillment, and Increasing Her Capacity 17:28 – The Catalyst for Anna to Become a Transformational Trainer 19:08 – Connecting to Inner Success, Its Many Definitions, and Contributing to Community 24:29 – Conclusion
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Anna Kowalska transforms paradigms by bridging practical approaches to success with holistic personal development. She blends her background in finance, real estate, and other traditional experience, with expertise in metaphysical and transformational coaching, specializing in empowering others to redefine success on their own terms.
Her methodology harmonizes strategic, emotional, and intuitive leadership principles, creating a distinctive approach that helps professionals align their external accomplishments with internal purpose. Anna guides her clients to unlock their most authentic potential. As a Transformational Coach and Trainer, Anna offers a creative framework for professional and personal evolution—enabling her clients to design intentional, purpose-driven trajectories that honor professional excellence, soul alignment, and personal fulfillment.
Website: https://www.annakowalska.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/annathemanifestingartist/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annathemanifestingartist/
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Your Leadership Legacy
Website: www.tinapauluskrause.com/yourleadershiplegacypodcast/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5C8bf4UC4Npymj1KTzfm9k?si=ximhczT_SJaKY7Otzm6QuQ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-leadership-legacy-with-tina-paulus-krause/id1495401836
Tina Paulus-Krause
Website: https://tinapauluskrause.com/Facebook: www.facebook.com/coachtpk/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/coachtpk/
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E129 – Michelle Petitpas: A Leadership Perspective on Balancing Grief and Growth
Supporting a loved one through a terminal illness is a journey no one is truly prepared for, yet Michelle Petitpas found herself drawing from her leadership experiences to navigate this heart-wrenching path.
Join us as Michelle candidly shares how the trials of personal loss and the power of transformational leadership have intertwined in her life, equipping her with the tools to balance compassion for others with essential self-care. Discover the systems and routines she has implemented to maintain resilience and manage stress, proving that leadership is a daily practice of emotional and mental fortitude.
Our conversation delves into the transformative magic of inner well-being as Michelle reveals the importance of authenticity, intentionality, and spiritual health in leading others through challenging times. With innovative concepts like "car coaching" and the empowering mission of the Global Leadership Academy, Michelle's journey is a testament to the collective effort required to create meaningful change.
Listen as we explore the vital role of community, collaboration, and staying true to oneself, ensuring that even amidst grief, life can be filled with joy, purpose, and transformation.
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Timecodes
0:00 – Intro 2:05 – The Personal Transformation of Creating Heaven on Earth for Others 6:55 – Emotional Regulation As Leadership & Supporting Yourself As You Support Others 10:43 – “I have the ability to connect health and healing for transformation.” 14:20 – Michelle’s Vision: Car Coaching & Embodied, Committed, and Loving Action 16:33 – Being Bold and Shameless as Your Authentic Self 20:30 – Conclusion
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Michelle Petitpas is an east coast girl through and through. She is an Atlantic Canadian born in New Brunswick and currently living with her husband in Nova Scotia. She loves the ocean and nature. She is a writer, speaker, and coach/consultant who also just happens to be a nurse. Her mission in life is to create love and light to connect healing and health for transformation. There are skills she pulls from her suitcase of lived experiences that serve and impact the heart ripple in this lifetime.
In 2020, she used her skills to create an organization called Heal The Healthcarers to connect mental health support for healthcare workers. She is the owner of Michelle Petitpas Health Services providing advanced footcare, health/life coaching, and other health based services.
‘Change Makers Vol 4’ made her an international bestselling author in 2020. Recently she has contributed to the book ‘Healthy Grief’ by Dr. Karen Kramer, which is an Amazon bestseller. She has been featured internationally in print publications such as SPAlife, North American Inns, TOPS Inc. and Woman’s World. She has been a guest on podcasts such as Vibrant Happy Women, How Not To Think, Business Backtalk, Second Half Success Stories and more. She is the regular host of the Heal The Healthcarers podcast and co-hosts Brilliant Business Owners podcast.
As Founder and chief magic and miracles maker at Heal The Healthcarers and Michelle Petitpas Coaching and Consulting, she is passionate about creating love and light to connect health and healing for transformation in the world. She also plays in the space of Transformationational Leadership Coaching and is a Master Coach. Thriving Families Collective is a joyful place for her to give back. Working with people to connect the dots of love of life in all facets is joyful and powerful in this time.
Website: https://michellepetitpas.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/healthehealthcarers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realmichellepetitpas/
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Your Leadership Legacy
Website: www.tinapauluskrause.com/yourleadershiplegacypodcast/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5C8bf4UC4Npymj1KTzfm9k?si=ximhczT_SJaKY7Otzm6QuQ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-leadership-legacy-with-tina-paulus-krause/id1495401836
Tina Paulus-Krause
Website: https://tinapauluskrause.com/Facebook: www.facebook.com/coachtpk/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/coachtpk/
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