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507. Unlocking Wild Courage: How to Turn “Negative” Traits Into Superpowers with Jenny Wood


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What if the very traits you’ve been told to hide are actually your greatest assets? This week, I’m joined by Jenny Wood, former Google executive and author of Wild Courage: Go After What You Want and Get It, to explore nine provocative traits—like being weird, selfish, nosy, shameless, or even brutal—and how to use them as superpowers.

Jenny shares how embracing qualities like “shameless” self-advocacy and “nosy” curiosity can help you push past imposter syndrome and open doors you didn’t know existed. We break down practical frameworks like defining your “power assets,” sending a “shameless Monday email,” and practicing “woo with you”—flipping “I” statements to “you” statements to build stronger relationships and influence outcomes.

Jenny’s journey from corporate leader to entrepreneur is a masterclass in acting despite fear and reframing discomfort as a signal to move forward. If you struggle with perfectionism, people-pleasing, or fear of standing out, this episode will help you see those challenges as opportunities. Opportunity lives just outside your comfort zone—and Jenny’s stories and tools show you how to step into it.

Challenge of the Week:

Practice one small act of wild courage—ask for something that feels uncomfortable, whether it’s at work, at home, or even sending back your order at a restaurant. Notice what happens when you advocate for yourself and step out of your comfort zone.

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To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/pods.

We talk about:

  • How to flip traits like “selfish” and “nosy” into career strengths

  • The Monday “shameless” email and other simple frameworks to stand out

  • Why learning to say “no” (and being a little “brutal”) leads to more success

    Links & Tools from This Episode:

    • Learn more at itsjennywood.com

    • Read Wild Courage: Go After What You Want and Get It by Jenny Wood

    • Take Jenny’s “Wild Courage” Quiz

    • Follow Jenny on Instagram: @itsjennywood

    • Connect with Jenny on LinkedIn

    • Free Resources

    • Want to be a guest or share feedback? Email [email protected] or send us an audio note at Speakpipe.com/the1thing.

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