Chats with Leaders

It is a privilege to share Morgan’s career story with you, as a previous client I have had the pleasure to get to know her over the last 18 months and she has such incredible energy, and a great perspective on work and life.

We talk about how doing the jobs no one else wants to do, or the things that people don’t understand, can give you an edge and accelerate your career.

And, how to get comfortable in who you are as a leader and own your place at the table.

Plus so much else!  Some of the teasers, and what to expect:

• “Bloom where you are planted” and other top career advice
• The importance of boundaries… and why everyone needs a “Boundary Parrot”
• Finding sponsors; being bold and asking senior leaders to chat
• Managing a high-intensity leadership role with a young family
• Why leaders need to make time for small-talk with their people
• Being kind to yourself, and other tips around returning from parental leave

Would love to hear what resonates with you from this episode!

Jenn

NB - all thoughts are Morgan's own, and not reflective of her employer.

Download my “Nail your first impression” workbook, which will help you create a compelling “elevator” introduction to get you off on the right foot and set the tone for your first 90 days (and beyond…). https://jennfenwick.com/nail-your-first-impression

Where to find Jenn:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennfenwick/ 

Send me a message on LinkedIn to find out more about my PRIVATE COACHING

Are you holding yourself back from making a bold career move?

Have you found yourself in an “ambition rut”, for fear of burning out?

Virtual working got you over-thinking more than ever, and doubting yourself?  

I hear these stories all the time, the pandemic and virtual working has impacted leaders in many ways.  Some positive, others not so … 

Over the last few years we have started reflecting on the life we *really* want.  The great resignation has shown just how many people needed a reset.

However, many leaders have had a knee-jerk reaction to “life before”, and have taken a step away from pushing the boundaries at work and setting ambitious career goals.

We can definitely have BOTH. 

In this episode we chat about reigniting your ambition so you can have an impact as a leader

• Having a career that inspires and challenges you, whilst having time for life.  
• How to get out that ambition rut and start making bolder career moves
• My experience of working with global leaders, and what we all share …
• How to get comfortable with the discomfort that comes with growth 
• Why we need more leaders lie *you* in the C-suite making an impact
• The importance of role models; having them and being them
• Why we need to lean into our growth mindset

As always, let me know what jumps out to you!

Enjoy!

Jenn

Download my “Nail your first impression” workbook, which will help you create a compelling “elevator” introduction to get you off on the right foot and set the tone for your first 90 days (and beyond…). https://jennfenwick.com/nail-your-first-impression

Where to find Jenn:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennfenwick/ 

Send me a message on LinkedIn to find out more about my PRIVATE COACHING

Today’s interview is with Executive VP of Launch Commercialisation Data Science @ Veramed, Alex Schacht who has an awesome career story to share.

Alex has had an awesome career spanning 20+ years; working with Organisations to develop and launch new medicines across a wide-range of disease areas, positively impacting patients across the globe.  Plus so much more… 

His track record is impressive, however, it is his approach to work and leadership, and the way he sees the world that really grabs me.   We hit it off straight away, sharing many of the same values; creativity, trust and courage

This is a fun chat where we talk about navigating fear, opening ourselves up to vulnerability and making courageous decisions… oh and Beyonce gets a mention too!  

A few teasers…

• Leading without the job title; how to influence cross-functional teams
• How he overcame the fear of public speaking
• How to build manage a virtual team
• Creative thinking in an analytical discipline
• Being comfortable with not being the expert as a leader
• The power of storytelling; the stories we tell others… and ourselves!
• Why you need to be conscious about how you start your day

This is a gem of an episode, jam-packed with insights and tips for everyone.

ENJOY!

Jenn

Please also check out Alex’s LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexander-schacht-75ab664/ 

Also, Alex’s podcast “The Effective Statistician” here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-effective-statistician-in-association-with-psi/id1360198752

Download my “Nail your first impression” workbook, which will help you create a compelling “elevator” introduction to get you off on the right foot and set the tone for your first 90 days (and beyond…). https://jennfenwick.com/nail-your-first-impression

Where to find Jenn:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennfenwick/ 

Send me a message on LinkedIn to find out more about my PRIVATE COACHING

I love the power of stories; to inspire, empower and transform.

In my role as a leadership coach I have the privilege of helping leaders own their stories, and write their next chapters.

Along the way, I get to meet awesome leaders who have a great story to share.

Today’s interview is with C-Space’s Chief People Officer, Phil Burgess, who speaks openly and honestly about navigating change and supporting people through turbulent times.  

We also talk about the incredible lockdown activity his family started that sparked a global movement!

A few teasers: 

• Embracing messiness as a leader
• Sparking change and inspiring others; the environmental movement his family started during lockdown
• How to build trust during uncertain and turbulent times
• The power of the pause…
• Supporting your people with wellbeing at work
• Building a culture for success with new ways of working
• How to get comfortable being more visible as a leader

Plus SO much more!  

I am excited to share it with you, and as always please drop me a note to let me know what resonates with you.  

Jenn

PS Make sure to follow Phil and his family on their @just1bag2020 instagram page to see the awesome work they are doing.  Or check out their website www.just1bag.us 

Download my “Nail your first impression” workbook, which will help you create a compelling “elevator” introduction to get you off on the right foot and set the tone for your first 90 days (and beyond…). https://jennfenwick.com/nail-your-first-impression

Where to find Jenn:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennfenwick/ 

Send me a message on LinkedIn to find out more about my PRIVATE COACHING

I love the power of stories; to inspire, empower and transform.

In my role as a leadership coach, I have the privilege of helping leaders own their stories, and write their next chapters.

Along the way, I get to meet awesome leaders who have a great story to share.

In this episode, I am excited to chat with Lauren Fovargue, a Global Software Executive with a self-professed “random” career path.  From “bad academic” to inspiring leader and role-model dedicated to her people, this episode is full of great insights!

We chat about work, life and everything in between!  A few teasers: 

• How curiosity can be a superpower for your career 
• Role models; having them and being them
• Saying yes to bold adventures… and figuring out the details later
• The importance of finding the right environment to thrive
• How everyone should have a “Burnout Protocol”

Plus SO much more! 

I am excited to share it with you, and as always please drop me a note to let me know what resonates with you. 

Jenn

Download my “Nail your first impression” workbook, which will help you create a compelling “elevator” introduction to get you off on the right foot and set the tone for your first 90 days (and beyond…). https://jennfenwick.com/nail-your-first-impression

Where to find Jenn:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennfenwick/ 

Send me a message on LinkedIn to find out more about my PRIVATE COACHING

Need a boost of confidence… and quick?

Perhaps you are about to make a big career decision, and you are over-thinking it?

Or maybe you have just started a new leadership role, and are wondering whether you can make a success of it?

Well in this short podcast episode, I have you covered!

I am all about simple hacks that have a big impact, so join me as I share how the simple act of self-reflection can:

* give yourself a boost of confidence
* keep you grounded when you find yourself in an over-thinking spiral
* help you make more courageous career decisions
* feel a sense of calm, in the knowledge of just how much you can handle!

Look forward to hearing how looking back, has helped you launch forwards!

Jenn

Download my “Nail your first impression” workbook, which will help you create a compelling “elevator” introduction to get you off on the right foot and set the tone for your first 90 days (and beyond…). https://jennfenwick.com/nail-your-first-impression

Where to find Jenn:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennfenwick/ 

Send me a message on LinkedIn to find out more about my PRIVATE COACHING

I love the power of stories; to inspire, empower and transform.

In my role as a leadership coach I have the privilege of helping leaders own their stories, and write their next chapters.

Along the way, I get to meet awesome leaders who have a great story to share.

In this episode I am excited to chat with Justin Kerestes, a Global Tech Leader who has led international teams for Bank of America, Amazon/Audible and Fanduel.

We chat about work, life and everything inbetween!  A few teasers: 

• How to get comfortable with who you are as a leader
• Leading in a pandemic; how to support your people in a virtual world
• Saying yes to bold adventures; moving your family across the globe
• How to let go and give your people the space to fail 
• Making time for life, whilst working for an Organisation in hyper-growth
• Tips on how he progressed his Tech leadership career

This interview is full of insights and stories, and I am excited to share it with you!

Look forward to hearing what jumps out to you from this episode!

Jenn

Where to find Jenn:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennfenwick/ 

Send me a message on LinkedIn to find out more about my PRIVATE COACHING

Time is our most precious resource.  So, how we use it should be prioritised, right?

However, managing time (and energy) is still one of the top conversations I have with the leaders I work with, as so often it is holding them back from thriving and not just surviving.

In this episode I share the moment that I started to be more conscious with how I used my time, as well as some tips around how you can get back in the driving seat with yours.

We’ll look at:

• How to be more ruthless with your calendar
• Saying no > so you can say yes to the right things
• How really knowing your priorities will stop you from doing too much
• The importance of self-awareness around managing energy v time
• Being more empowered to speak up to make change to your culture/environment
• Why you need to challenge your own assumptions
• Embracing the art of slow… 

So, plug in this episode, get out for a walk or run, and enjoy!

Jenn

Where to find Jenn:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennfenwick/

Send me a message on LinkedIn to find out more about my PRIVATE COACHING

Love your current Organisation, but feeling stuck as to where your next career move lies?

However, what if you want to stay working with your current employer?

To continue to build on the strong foundations you have laid?

To continue to enjoy the environment you know, and the colleagues like?

Well, this episode is just for you.

So much of the career, or job searching, advice we see online is helping people with making a move to another organisation.

In this episode I am going to chat about:

• How you can use the 3 “C’s” - Curiosity - Clarity - Conversations, to drive forward your “internal career”
• How to find career clarity, when you don’t fit onto your Org’s traditional career ladder
• How to overcome frustration, and start creating opportunities for yourself
• How to approach your job search from a place of confidence
• How to spark conversations and get on the radar of the right people

Plus some pretty cool stories, and case studies, thrown in to add some real-life colour!

Would love to hear what jumps out to you from the episode.

Want to give yourself a strategic edge; job searching and driving forward your career from a place of confidence?  

Download my “Nail your first impression” workbook, which will help you create a compelling “elevator” introduction to get you off on the right foot and set the tone for your first 90 days (and beyond…). https://jennfenwick.com/nail-your-first-impression

Enjoy!

Jenn

Where to find Jenn:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennfenwick/

Send me a message on LinkedIn to find out more about my PRIVATE COACHING

Wondered how people move into positions that you didn’t even see advertised?

Feel uninspired by the roles available online?

Would you rather stick pins in your eyes than upload another CV to an online job portal?

Unsure how to get on the radar of the right people? And how to position yourself?

You are not alone. However, it doesn't have to be this way...

Over the years I have supported 1000s of people, from entry-level to first-time CEO, as they make bold steps in their careers.  

What I have observed in my time is just how few people know how to approach job hunting.  

Plugging your CV into online portals or relying on recruiters alone is not enough if you want to nail the job you really want.

As you progress your career, the number of leadership roles available drop, so you need to step things up and get a little more creative and strategic!

That's why I love sharing and working with people to approach this process.  

If done right, it can be an incredibly empowering process and give you a boost of confidence.  Now how does that sound?

Well, let's get you started!  

On today's (slightly longer) podcast episode I share how you can start job hunting like a pro and approach your job search strategically and confidently, so you can land the role you really want.

Enjoy!

Jenn

Download my “Nail your first impression” workbook, which will help you create a compelling “elevator” introduction to get you off on the right foot and set the tone for your first 90 days (and beyond…). https://jennfenwick.com/nail-your-first-impression

Where to find Jenn:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennfenwick/

Send me a message on LinkedIn to find out more about my PRIVATE COACHING