Get Jasched

We live in a world that rewards immediacy.
Instant messages. Instant updates. Instant feedback.
So what happens when the things that matter most take months - or even years - to come to life?
In this episode, Jess reflects on completing her Master's degree, finalising her upcoming book, and navigating the reality of long-term projects that require faith, patience, and persistence long before the rewards arrive.

This conversation explores:
• Why delayed gratification is becoming a lost skill in modern life
• How to stay motivated when progress feels invisible
• The importance of creating meaningful milestones along the way
• Why trusting the process is so difficult when you're in the middle of it
• Practical ways to recognise progress before the finish line

Whether you're building a business, studying, changing careers, writing a book, improving your wellbeing, or simply trying to stay consistent with something important to you, this episode is a reminder that progress isn't always obvious while it's happening.

Sometimes the most important growth is occurring long before you can see the results.

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What if movement wasn’t about perfection, aesthetics, or “gym culture”, but about improving someone’s quality of life?

In this episode, Jess sits down with Sam Godbold, senior exercise physiologist and clinic manager at Hiya Health, to talk about disability, chronic illness, exercise, communication, and the importance of removing barriers to movement.

Together, they unpack:

• Why exercise looks different for everybody
• The emotional and psychological barriers people experience around movement
• How disability, injury, and chronic illness can impact identity and confidence
• Why listening matters more than assuming
• The role of communication in healthcare and wellbeing
• How small, consistent progress creates meaningful change
• Why movement should feel accessible, not intimidating

This conversation explores exercise - and even human connection that we can all take note of - far beyond fitness culture. It’s about helping people reconnect with their bodies, their confidence, and their lives, in ways that feel supportive, realistic, and human.

Whether you work in healthcare, leadership, wellbeing, or simply struggle with your own relationship to movement, this episode offers an incredibly grounded and compassionate perspective.

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If you’ve ever felt like you’re constantly trying to catch up, squeeze more in, or somehow “optimise” every second of your day… this episode is for you.

In this conversation, Jess unpacks the pressure business owners and leaders place on themselves around productivity, time management, and hustle culture - and why the idea that “we all have the same 24 hours” is simply not true.

After navigating an intensely full season of life, Jess shares a more honest conversation around energy management, burnout, neurodivergence, boundaries, and understanding how you actually function.

This episode explores:

• Why time management isn’t the real issue
• The difference between being busy and being effective
• How your energy impacts leadership and workplace culture
• Why “free days” can sometimes feel harder than structured ones
• The role of routine, flexibility, and self-awareness
• Practical ways to audit your energy and work more sustainably

If you’re exhausted from trying to do everything well, this episode offers a more compassionate and realistic way forward - without sacrificing ambition.

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Your brain is doing exactly what it’s designed to do, even when it sometimes feels a little broken.

In this episode, I’m unpacking something that affects all of us: negative bias - why one awkward moment, one piece of feedback, or one “off” interaction can feel louder than everything that went right.

We’ll talk about:

• Why your brain naturally focuses on the negative
• How this shows up at work, in leadership, and in everyday life
• The hidden impact on confidence, decision-making, and team culture
• Simple, practical ways to rebalance your thinking (without toxic positivity)

This isn’t about forcing yourself to “think positive” or ignoring what’s not working - we don't do that around here. It’s about understanding how your mind works so you can create a more accurate, and supportive, perspective.

If you’ve ever overthought a conversation from years ago, fixated on one mistake, or felt like the negative just sticks more… this one’s for you.

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In this episode of Get Jasched, Jess sits down with HR consultant Karen Kirton to unpack one of the biggest challenges facing workplaces today: communication.
From employee engagement surveys and leadership blind spots to gossip, trust, neurodivergence, and the difference between talking at people versus truly listening, this conversation dives deep into what actually creates healthy workplace culture.

Karen shares what she’s learned from more than 20 years in HR and nearly a decade leading Amplify HR, including:

• The most common reasons employees feel dissatisfied at work
• Why communication consistently ranks as one of the biggest workplace issues
• The difference between task management and genuine connection
• How leaders unintentionally create confusion, assumptions, and workplace gossip
• Why psychological safety and vulnerability matter in leadership
• Supporting different communication styles, neurodivergence, and strengths-based leadership
• How tools like DiSC, VIA strengths, and psychometric assessments can improve team dynamics

This episode is an honest, practical, and deeply human one for you to listen to, especially for founders, managers, and leaders wanting to build workplaces where people actually feel seen, heard, and supported.

If you’ve ever thought, “But we do communicate with our team,” this conversation might challenge what communication really means.

Connect with Karen via LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenkirton/

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What does it take to turn personal loss into a national movement for change?

In this episode of Get Jasched, Jess is joined by Casey Lyons, CEO and co-founder of LIVIN - a mental health education charity on a mission to create a future where suicide is no longer the leading cause of death for young Australians.

Founded in memory of Casey’s best mate, LIVIN has now impacted over 340,000 people across schools, workplaces, and communities nationwide.

In this conversation, Jess and Casey explore:

• How LIVIN began and the reality of building something meaningful from grief
• Why mental health education is essential (and still missing in many places)
• The difference between mental health and mental ill-health—and why language matters
• The role of community, connection, and empathy in prevention
• Leadership lessons from building a purpose-driven organisation
• How small conversations can create lasting change

They also discuss the LIVIN Better Challenge, encouraging people to walk 9,000 steps a day throughout May to raise awareness and support mental health.

This episode is a reminder that meaningful change doesn’t come from having all the answers, it comes from starting, connecting, and continuing the conversation.

Book a LIVINWell program session for your workplace here: https://livin.org/livinwell-in-work/

Register for the LIVIN Better challenge here: http://livinbetter.org/ 

#MentalHealthAwareness
#Leadership
#CommunityConnection
#BreakTheStigma
#WellbeingAtWork

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What kind of culture are you creating when someone asks a question?

In this episode of Get Jasched, Jess Jasch explores a critical (and often overlooked) leadership skill: creating a workplace culture where questions are welcomed, not judged, dismissed, or punished.

Because when people don’t feel safe to ask questions, they stay silent… and they also second-guess, make avoidable mistakes, lose confidence, and ultimately underperform.

Jess breaks down why encouraging clarifying questions leads to stronger comprehension, better decision-making, and more empowered teams, and how leaders can unintentionally shut this down, especially under stress.

Inside this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why psychological safety starts with how leaders respond to questions
• The hidden cost of a “no questions” culture (time, errors, morale)
• The difference between lack of initiative vs. genuine clarification
• How stress and nervous system dysregulation impact leadership communication
• Practical ways to create a culture of curiosity, clarity, and trust

This episode is a must-listen for leaders, founders, and team managers who want to build resilient, high-performing teams—without burnout or miscommunication.

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200 episodes. Nearly 6 years. And a whole lot of lessons in between.

In this milestone episode of Get Jasched, Jess reflects on what it really takes to build something meaningful over time, without burning out, overthinking, or chasing the “perfect” strategy.

From starting a podcast during COVID-19 to evolving it into a platform for real, honest conversations, this episode unpacks 6 powerful lessons that apply far beyond podcasting - into leadership, business, creativity, and personal growth.

Inside this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why overthinking is holding you back (and what to do instead)
• How to build genuine connection without being transactional
• A more sustainable definition of consistency (that actually works)
• Why accessibility matters in leadership and communication
• The power of leaning into your natural strengths
• How to lead conversations without overpowering others

Whether you're a leader, business owner, or someone navigating growth in any form, these reflections will help you move forward with more clarity, self-trust, and intention.
This episode is also a reminder: you don’t need to have it all figured out to begin.   

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#LeadershipDevelopment
#EmotionalIntelligence
#MindfulLeadership
#PersonalGrowth
#PodcastLife

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Most leaders only turn to mindfulness when stress is already overwhelming.
But what if the real power of mindfulness isn’t reactive, but more in a preventative approach?

In this episode of Get Jasched, Jess explores the science and lived experience behind proactive mindfulness, and why practicing before stress hits can fundamentally change how you lead, decide, and respond under pressure.

Drawing on research from high-stress environments (including Defence settings), Jess breaks down:

• Why mindfulness is more effective when practiced proactively, not just in crisis
• How consistent practices like breathwork and awareness training improve emotional regulation
• The difference between experiencing stress and being overwhelmed by it
• A personal story of anxiety and how proactive tools changed the response entirely
• Simple ways to integrate mindfulness into your daily life without needing hours of meditation

This episode is a grounded, practical conversation for leaders, business owners, and high-performers who want to build resilience, not just recover from burnout.

Plus, Jess shares two ways you can go deeper:
Get Jasched Meditation+ (weekly guided practices designed for busy minds). To sign up to Get Jasched Meditation+:   https://www.buzzsprout.com/1215566/subscribe 

Regulated Leaders, Resilient Teams (an in-person Brisbane workshop for founders and directors). To register for Regulated Leaders, Resilient Teams:
 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/regulated-leaders-resilient-teams-tickets-1984522725895?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

If you’ve ever felt like you’re only managing stress after it’s already too late—this episode will change how you approach it.

#MindfulnessForLeaders #ProactiveWellbeing #LeadershipDevelopment #EmotionalRegulation #NervousSystemRegulation #WorkplaceWellbeing #ResilientLeadership #StressManagement #Breathwork #EmbodiedLeadership #HighPerformanceHabits #MentalFitness

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In this episode of Get Jasched, I’m joined by Australian entrepreneur and “One Percent Accountant,” Peter Ristevski, for a grounded, real-world conversation on navigating financial pressure as a business owner without sacrificing your wellbeing.

With rising costs, economic uncertainty, and increasing pressure from external systems, many leaders are feeling stretched, reactive, and overwhelmed. Peter brings nearly 30 years of experience to unpack what’s actually happening behind the scenes, and what smart business owners are doing differently.
We explore the intersection of financial strategy and emotional resilience, including how stress impacts decision-making, why avoidance can cost you more, and how to approach challenges without panic.

This is about how you can work through fear and operate with empowerment, structure, and making clear, grounded decisions, even in uncertain times.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why financial stress is at an all-time high for business owners
• The costly mistake of avoiding your numbers
• How to make better decisions under pressure
• The importance of business structure and strategy (beyond compliance)
• Building an emergency buffer and de-risking your life
• The connection between money stress, burnout, and leadership capacity
• Practical ways to stay grounded, focused, and resilient

If you’re a business owner navigating pressure right now, this episode will help you zoom out, refocus, and take your next step—without losing yourself in the process.  

Check out Peter's work at: https://www.investplusaccounting.com.au 

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#BusinessLeadership #EntrepreneurMindset #FinancialWellbeing #SmallBusinessAustralia #LeadershipUnderPressure #BusinessStrategy #MoneyMindset #FounderLife #EmotionalIntelligence #ResilientLeadership #GetJasched #PodcastAustralia

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