Get Jasched

We talk a lot about stress, overwhelm, and “having too much on”… but rarely do we talk about the small, practical systems that actually reduce the mental load behind it all.
In this episode, I’m breaking down one simple shift that can create more ease in your day—without needing more time, more money, or more productivity hacks.

From creating repeatable routines (yes, even something as basic as laundry) to using reminders and simple structures that support your brain instead of overloading it, this is about working with your mind—not against it.

We explore:

• Why mental load—not just “busyness”—drives overwhelm
• How small systems reduce decision fatigue and stress
• Practical ways to stop keeping everything in your head
• Why structure can actually create more freedom (not less)
• How to build routines that support you, even if they don’t come naturally

Whether you’re a business owner, a leader, or just someone who feels like your brain is constantly “on,” this episode will help you simplify, organise, and create more ease in your day-to-day life.
Plus, I share a few very real, lived examples (not perfection—just what actually works). 

To sign up to Get Jasched Meditation+: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1215566/subscribe

To register for Regulated Leaders, Resilient Teams:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/regulated-leaders-resilient-teams-tickets-1984522725895?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

#MentalLoadMatters #ReduceOverwhelm #SimpleSystems #DailyRoutines #LifeAdmin #CognitiveLoad

Send us Fan Mail

Support the show

Enjoying the podcast? Don’t forget to follow for more episodes packed with insights on growth, change, and living a more fulfilling life.
Got a thought or story to share? Reach out via Instagram at @j_.leigh , on LinkedIn at Jess Jasch, or https://j-leigh.com.au/ - I’d love to hear from you!

Interested in booking a free consult to discuss wellbeing consulting, or embodied leadership coaching for you or your team? Book your time here: https://calendly.com/jess-jasch/book-zoom-now

Most leaders know workplace wellbeing matters.
They talk about it.
They believe in it.
They want better resilience, healthier teams, and less stress at work.
But when it comes to actually implementing wellbeing practices, many leaders feel stuck.
The goal feels clear, but the path there can feel overwhelming.

In this episode of Get Jasched, Jess Jasch explores why wellbeing initiatives in leadership often stall before they begin, and what leaders can do to break that cycle.
Drawing on principles of mindfulness, self-awareness, and emotional intelligence, Jess unpacks why effective leadership wellbeing always starts with one thing: how leaders manage themselves.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why workplace wellbeing can feel like a “mountain” leaders struggle to climb
• The difference between knowing wellbeing matters and actually implementing it
• Why self-awareness and self-management are foundational leadership skills
• How mindfulness and breathwork practices help leaders recognise stress earlier
• Why willingness matters more than readiness when it comes to change
• The power of taking one small, intentional step instead of trying to overhaul everything

Because better leadership doesn’t come from pushing through stress harder.
It comes from developing the awareness and practices that allow leaders to regulate themselves — and create healthier environments for the people around them.

If you’ve ever felt like you know wellbeing matters but struggle to start making meaningful changes, this episode will help you rethink the first step. 

To sign up to Get Jasched Meditation+: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1215566/subscribe

To register for Regulated Leaders, Resilient Teams:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/regulated-leaders-resilient-teams-tickets-1984522725895?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

#LeadershipWellbeing
#EmotionalIntelligence
#MindfulLeadership
#WorkplaceWellbeing
#LeadershipDevelopment

Send us Fan Mail

Support the show

Enjoying the podcast? Don’t forget to follow for more episodes packed with insights on growth, change, and living a more fulfilling life.
Got a thought or story to share? Reach out via Instagram at @j_.leigh , on LinkedIn at Jess Jasch, or https://j-leigh.com.au/ - I’d love to hear from you!

Interested in booking a free consult to discuss wellbeing consulting, or embodied leadership coaching for you or your team? Book your time here: https://calendly.com/jess-jasch/book-zoom-now

Struggle to find mindfulness in your busy life? 

I've worked my entire career helping business owners, Defence members, and athletes find ways to practice mindfulness and meditation in ways that felt accessible to them. 

Because of this, I'm so excited to announce the podcast subscription side of Get Jasched - Get Jasched Meditation+, a monthly subscription to a library of guided meditations and mindfulness moments.

I use deliberate language choices and structure, and practices that are research-backed so you can find your own practice of mindfulness and meditation - helping you to explore through the colour and noise of your mind. 

I'll be providing regular new meditations here for you to follow along with and try out - knowing that you can always come back to the ones you like the most at any stage, as long as you're subscribed!

All you need to do is select 'subscribe' to the Get Jasched Meditation+ option, fill in your details and you'll have access for as long as you have your monthly subscription active.

I hope you enjoy this new option available for you to find more mindfulness in your every day :)

Send us Fan Mail

Support the show

Enjoying the podcast? Don’t forget to follow for more episodes packed with insights on growth, change, and living a more fulfilling life.
Got a thought or story to share? Reach out via Instagram at @j_.leigh , on LinkedIn at Jess Jasch, or https://j-leigh.com.au/ - I’d love to hear from you!

Interested in booking a free consult to discuss wellbeing consulting, or embodied leadership coaching for you or your team? Book your time here: https://calendly.com/jess-jasch/book-zoom-now

Modern workplaces are full of noise, urgency, and constant information. And when people feel overwhelmed, communication is often the first thing to break down.

In this episode of Get Jasched, Jess Jasch explores how leaders can communicate with greater clarity and calm when teams are stressed, distracted, or operating at cognitive overload.

Drawing on research from Cognitive Load Theory and studies on emotional contagion in teams, this episode unpacks why overwhelmed brains struggle to process information — and why leadership communication needs to adapt.

You’ll learn:

• Why stress and cognitive overload reduce people’s ability to process information
• How emotional states spread quickly across teams
• Why leadership communication must balance clarity with emotional regulation
• Simple ways to reduce confusion and decision fatigue in overwhelmed workplaces
• How leaders can communicate calm without dismissing real pressure

Because in high-pressure environments, communication isn’t just about delivering information.

It’s about creating clarity, steadiness, and direction when people need it most.

If you’re leading a team through complexity, change, or uncertainty, this episode will help you rethink how communication can support both performance and wellbeing. 

*****

Interested in joining me for the Resilient Leaders, Resilient Teams workshop in Brisbane, QLD on the 24th April? Make sure you register - spots are limited!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1984522725895

#LeadershipCommunication
#WorkplaceWellbeing
#LeadershipDevelopment
#EmotionalIntelligence
#FutureOfLeadership

Send us Fan Mail

Support the show

Enjoying the podcast? Don’t forget to follow for more episodes packed with insights on growth, change, and living a more fulfilling life.
Got a thought or story to share? Reach out via Instagram at @j_.leigh , on LinkedIn at Jess Jasch, or https://j-leigh.com.au/ - I’d love to hear from you!

Interested in booking a free consult to discuss wellbeing consulting, or embodied leadership coaching for you or your team? Book your time here: https://calendly.com/jess-jasch/book-zoom-now

What if your leadership challenges are just as much physiological as they are strategic?

In this episode of Get Jasched, Jess Jasch explores how somatic awareness — your ability to notice what’s happening in your body — directly impacts leadership presence, stress regulation, and decision-making.

Drawing on research in embodied cognition and interoception, Jess breaks down why leadership skills require this nervous system skillset.

You’ll learn:

• How your body signals stress before your mind catches up
• Why “gut instinct” is grounded in neuroscience
• How interoception improves emotional intelligence and regulation
• The role of nervous system regulation in team culture and psychological safety
• Practical ways to build somatic awareness in high-stakes moments

Because your team responds more to your state than your strategy.
If you want clearer thinking, calmer communication, and more authentic leadership — it starts with noticing what your body is telling you.

🎧 Tune in to learn why the body never lies — and how to lead from that awareness.

Keywords: embodied leadership, somatic awareness, nervous system regulation, leadership presence, emotional intelligence, stress management for leaders, interoception.

Send us Fan Mail

Support the show

Enjoying the podcast? Don’t forget to follow for more episodes packed with insights on growth, change, and living a more fulfilling life.
Got a thought or story to share? Reach out via Instagram at @j_.leigh , on LinkedIn at Jess Jasch, or https://j-leigh.com.au/ - I’d love to hear from you!

Interested in booking a free consult to discuss wellbeing consulting, or embodied leadership coaching for you or your team? Book your time here: https://calendly.com/jess-jasch/book-zoom-now

Can leaders delegate wellbeing?
Many organisations invest in mindfulness programs, wellbeing initiatives, and culture-building workshops for their teams. But there’s one critical mistake that quietly undermines all of it:
Leaders who outsource wellbeing… without practicing it themselves.

In this episode of Get Jasched, Jess Jasch explores why workplace wellbeing efforts fall flat when leaders don’t engage in their own self-awareness, stress regulation, and reflective leadership practices.

You’ll learn:

• Why culture change is shaped most by those with authority
• The power dynamic leaders must acknowledge
• How “throwing wellbeing at the team” can become a Band-Aid solution
• Why mindfulness and resilience training only work systemically
• The difference between motivating a team and truly leading one

Jess breaks down why leadership is its own skillset — not just a promotion based on technical expertise — and why the most effective leaders model what they expect.
Because wellbeing isn’t something you can delegate.
If you want sustainable performance, clarity, and reduced burnout — it starts with you.

🎧 Tune in for a candid conversation about responsibility, reflection, and real leadership growth.
Keywords: leadership wellbeing, workplace culture, mindful leadership, burnout prevention, leadership development, self-awareness for leaders.

Send us Fan Mail

Support the show

Enjoying the podcast? Don’t forget to follow for more episodes packed with insights on growth, change, and living a more fulfilling life.
Got a thought or story to share? Reach out via Instagram at @j_.leigh , on LinkedIn at Jess Jasch, or https://j-leigh.com.au/ - I’d love to hear from you!

Interested in booking a free consult to discuss wellbeing consulting, or embodied leadership coaching for you or your team? Book your time here: https://calendly.com/jess-jasch/book-zoom-now

Are you unintentionally moving the goalposts on your team?
Many leaders are visionary — full of ideas, strategy, and momentum. But without clear communication, even the strongest vision can create confusion, disengagement, and burnout.

In this episode of Get Jasched, Jess Jasch explores one of the most overlooked leadership skills: clearly communicating what you need so your team can actually support you.

You’ll learn:

• Why constantly shifting expectations erodes trust and motivation
• How to guide your team without micromanaging
• The leadership balance between direction and autonomy
• How clarity reduces workplace stress and increases performance
• Why business is more personal than we’ve been taught — and why that matters

Jess also connects leadership communication to our personal lives, reminding us that support only becomes possible when we’re willing to express what we need.
Because whether you're leading a company, a team, or simply your own life — clarity is what turns vision into reality.

🎧 Tune in to learn how stronger communication creates stronger ecosystems of support.

#LeadershipCommunication #BusinessLeadership #TeamPerformance #SelfLeadership #WorkplaceWellbeing #GetJasched

Send us Fan Mail

Support the show

Enjoying the podcast? Don’t forget to follow for more episodes packed with insights on growth, change, and living a more fulfilling life.
Got a thought or story to share? Reach out via Instagram at @j_.leigh , on LinkedIn at Jess Jasch, or https://j-leigh.com.au/ - I’d love to hear from you!

Interested in booking a free consult to discuss wellbeing consulting, or embodied leadership coaching for you or your team? Book your time here: https://calendly.com/jess-jasch/book-zoom-now

At the beginning of a new year, it’s easy to feel pressure to have everything planned, mapped, and moving already.
But what if how you are being matters just as much — if not more — than what you’re doing?
In this solo episode of Get Jasched, Jess Jasch explores the tension between strategy and embodiment, and why relying solely on plans, frameworks, and lists can leave us feeling disconnected from the very outcomes we’re trying to create.

You’ll hear reflections on:
- The difference between being and doing in leadership and personal growth
- Why strategy alone doesn’t shape our lived experience
- How embodied leadership changes the way we approach goals and performance
- Using your “word for the year” (or any intention) as a way of showing up — not just planning
- Why sustainable success requires both structure and self-leadership

This episode is for leaders, business owners, and high performers who want to move beyond hustle and into intentional, grounded, embodied leadership — without abandoning strategy altogether.
🎧 Tune in for a reminder that it’s not either/or. It’s both/and.

#EmbodiedLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #WellbeingAtWork #SelfLeadership #IntentionalLiving #GetJasched

Send us Fan Mail

Support the show

Enjoying the podcast? Don’t forget to follow for more episodes packed with insights on growth, change, and living a more fulfilling life.
Got a thought or story to share? Reach out via Instagram at @j_.leigh , on LinkedIn at Jess Jasch, or https://j-leigh.com.au/ - I’d love to hear from you!

Interested in booking a free consult to discuss wellbeing consulting, or embodied leadership coaching for you or your team? Book your time here: https://calendly.com/jess-jasch/book-zoom-now

In this solo episode of Get Jasched, Jess Jasch explores the emotional economy of leadership — the invisible emotional labour many leaders carry as they support teams, manage uncertainty, and hold space for others.
Drawing on emotional labour theory (Hochschild), emotion regulation research, and insights from wellbeing science, this episode unpacks why empathy has become a core leadership currency — and how overusing it without boundaries leads to burnout, resentment, and emotional exhaustion.

You’ll learn:
What emotional labour actually is (and why most leaders underestimate it)
Why women, people leaders, and neurodivergent leaders often carry more emotional load
The difference between empathy and emotional self-sacrifice
How emotion regulation supports sustainable, high-impact leadership
What healthy emotional leadership looks like — for you and your organisation
This episode is for leaders who care deeply — and want to lead with empathy without losing themselves in the process.    

#EmotionalIntelligence
#LeadershipWellbeing
#PeopleLeadership
#BurnoutPrevention
#EmbodiedLeadership

Send us Fan Mail

Support the show

Enjoying the podcast? Don’t forget to follow for more episodes packed with insights on growth, change, and living a more fulfilling life.
Got a thought or story to share? Reach out via Instagram at @j_.leigh , on LinkedIn at Jess Jasch, or https://j-leigh.com.au/ - I’d love to hear from you!

Interested in booking a free consult to discuss wellbeing consulting, or embodied leadership coaching for you or your team? Book your time here: https://calendly.com/jess-jasch/book-zoom-now

Psychological safety is now written into workplace legislation — but what does that actually mean for leaders, managers, and teams in practice?

In this episode of Get Jasched, Jess is joined by Ebony Dignan, Director of EJD Advisory, for a grounded, practical conversation about psychological safety, leadership responsibility, and workplace culture — and why compliance alone is never enough.

Ebony brings her expertise in governance, risk management, and advisory work to unpack how organisations can move beyond box-ticking exercises and into real behavioural change that supports both people and performance.

Together, we explore:

• What psychological safety legislation means in practice for leaders
• Why leadership behaviour sets the tone for workplace culture
• The role of communication, trust, and self-reflection in managing psychosocial risks
• Why one-size-fits-all wellbeing approaches often miss the mark
• How middle managers shape day-to-day safety and culture
• The importance of proactive check-ins — not “set and forget” frameworks
• How strong people practices support retention, resilience, and business performance

This episode is especially relevant for business owners, leaders, directors, and managers navigating increasing expectations around psychological safety — and wanting to do it well, not just legally.

A timely, human conversation about responsibility, trust, and building workplaces where people can perform and feel secure.

Send us Fan Mail

Support the show

Enjoying the podcast? Don’t forget to follow for more episodes packed with insights on growth, change, and living a more fulfilling life.
Got a thought or story to share? Reach out via Instagram at @j_.leigh , on LinkedIn at Jess Jasch, or https://j-leigh.com.au/ - I’d love to hear from you!

Interested in booking a free consult to discuss wellbeing consulting, or embodied leadership coaching for you or your team? Book your time here: https://calendly.com/jess-jasch/book-zoom-now