Joyosity

We are literally dying without joy at work.   Every year, 120,000 deaths in the U.S. (Zippia 2023) are linked to workplace stress, yet most leaders believe the answer is more hustle, more grit, more resilience. That’s not the solution. In this episode, we're pulling back the curtain on why joy isn’t fluff, it’s the center of everything. You’ll discover the surprising data, a grounded metaphor to rethink joy, and the practical Joy Ratio that can transform how you lead and live.  

Exhaustion, distrust, and turnover are symptoms of missing joy.

Jenn is an international keynote speaker, leadership consultant, and the founder of Joyosity™, helping leaders create positive, profitable cultures through connection, curiosity, and joy. With a background in communication, conflict resolution, and team dynamics, Jenn helps leaders and organizations navigate complex people challenges, reduce burnout, and build flourishing workplaces. Her insights have resonated with audiences worldwide, blending real-world leadership expertise, engaging storytelling, and a dash of humor to make the hard stuff easier. Whether on stage, in workshops, or with coaching clients, Jenn equips leaders with the tools they need to solve conflict, cultivate communication, and lead with purpose. Her upcoming book Joyosity hits shelves fall 2025, offering leaders a fresh approach to joy at work that builds real results.

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Thank you is fine. Gratitude is joyful. In this final Summer Sip (for now!), Jenn and Shelby reflect on the gentle but potent wisdom of Kevin Monroe — “the gratitude guy” himself. Kevin makes the case for real-time, specific gratitude as a leadership practice, not just a feel-good afterthought. They explore how pausing to name the invisible work behind visible wins changes the tone of your team and your own inner narrative. From podcast production to parenting to just staying afloat, Jenn and Shelby show how noticing what we couldn’t do alone leads to more joy, more connection, and way better leadership.

Gratitude isn’t about being nice. It’s about being aware of what you couldn’t do alone.

Kevin Monroe is a leading voice on purpose-driven leadership. Through his Gratitude Challenge, retreats, and coaching, he helps leaders tap into the transformative power of thankfulness in work and life. He believes gratitude isn’t an add-on. It’s a way of being.  

Jenn is an international keynote speaker, leadership consultant, and the founder of Joyosity™, helping leaders create positive, profitable cultures through connection, curiosity, and joy. With a background in communication, conflict resolution, and team dynamics, Jenn helps leaders and organizations navigate complex people challenges, reduce burnout, and build flourishing workplaces. Her insights have resonated with audiences worldwide, blending real-world leadership expertise, engaging storytelling, and a dash of humor to make the hard stuff easier. Whether on stage, in workshops, or with coaching clients, Jenn equips leaders with the tools they need to solve conflict, cultivate communication, and lead with purpose. Her upcoming book, Joyosity, hits shelves on October 21, 2025, offering leaders a fresh approach to joy at work that builds real results.  

Shelby produces many live streaming shows and podcasts, including Joyosity™. She is also founder and CEO of Sunshine Lane, where she helps creative entrepreneurs lead with clarity and calm. Connect with Shelby at shelbymerryweather.com.  

May 2025 Episodes

Grab Kevin’s latest book, *The Ripple Effect Journal: 31 Days of Gratitude with Don't Wait To Thank*  

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Free 99 Steps: Why Do I Keep Doing This? Enneagram Motivations. You’re not broken. You’re just being run by a well-meaning but slightly unhinged internal script. Meet the five motivations behind your leadership quirks and learn how to flip the script with this quick guide.   Joyosity Explorer Map will guide you to understanding the deeper purpose and story you tell yourself about your work. Joy is linked to purpose and productivity increases by 20% or more when you directly link your purpose to your work.   Ready to Make a Plan: Joyosity™ Jumpstart Get crystal clear on what you want, what’s in the way, and what’s actually working. In this powerful strategy session, we’ll use the Joyosity™ Compass to name your roadblocks and map a leadership plan you can actually follow. No fluff, just traction. Schedule your session here.\   Starting the Journey: Enneagram Navigator Tired of trying to figure out your Enneagram type from freebie quizzes that leave you more confused than a group text with no context? In this 1:1 session, I’ll help you decode your motivations and blind spots so you can finally lead (and live) with clarity, not guesswork. Book your Navigator session here.   Ready to Dive In: Joyosity™ Intensive What if you could clear the fog, realign with your values, and build a practical plan for joyful leadership — in just one transformative day? This personalized experience combines deep self-awareness, strategic clarity, and honest-to-goodness joy to help you lead with purpose and still like your life. Start the process here.   A Party for More: Book Jenn to Speak When your whole team needs the spark — not just the spark notes — I bring the energy, expertise, and real talk that shifts culture. With contagious joy, practical tools, and plenty of laughter, I help leaders connect, communicate, and make

Rate, review, and share with a fellow leader who’s ready to ditch the drama and lead with more joy, curiosity, and clarity — in a quick sip.

If you’re still in the same spot next year… how’s that feel?   Jenn and Shelby revisit their laugh-out-loud conversation with Ron Tite—author, speaker, ad agency founder, and walking truth bomb. Ron doesn’t just preach purpose—he activates it. This episode dives into what it actually means to align your values, actions, and impact (and why declaring purpose without doing anything is just fancy corporate wallpaper). They also unpack one of Jenn’s favorite coaching questions: “If you were still the same a year from now, how would that feel?” Combine that with Ron’s purpose Mad Lib framework and you’ve got a mini episode packed with clarity, nudges, and a firm-but-friendly kick toward meaningful change.

Declaring purpose is easy. Activating it is leadership.

Ron Tite is the founder of Church+State, a top Canadian ad agency, and the author of The Purpose of Purpose. A former comedian and current creative powerhouse, Ron helps leaders and brands cut through noise, align with purpose, and make strategy actually matter. His new book launched in May 2025 — grab your copy and get ready to laugh and rethink everything.  

Jenn is an international keynote speaker, leadership consultant, and the founder of Joyosity™, helping leaders create positive, profitable cultures through connection, curiosity, and joy. With a background in communication, conflict resolution, and team dynamics, Jenn helps leaders and organizations navigate complex people challenges, reduce burnout, and build flourishing workplaces. Her insights have resonated with audiences worldwide, blending real-world leadership expertise, engaging storytelling, and a dash of humor to make the hard stuff easier. Whether on stage, in workshops, or with coaching clients, Jenn equips leaders with the tools they need to solve conflict, cultivate communication, and lead with purpose. Her upcoming book, Joyosity, hits shelves on October 21, 2025, offering leaders a fresh approach to joy at work that builds real results.  

Shelby produces many live streaming shows and podcasts, including Joyosity™ ™. She is also founder and CEO of Sunshine Lane, where she helps creative entrepreneurs lead with clarity and calm. Connect with Shelby at shelbymerryweather.com.  

April 2025 Episodes

Grab Ron’s latest book, The Purpose of Purpose.  

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Free 99 Steps:

Why Do I Keep Doing This? Enneagram Motivations. You’re not broken. You’re just being run by a well-meaning but slightly unhinged internal script. Meet the five motivations behind your leadership quirks and learn how to flip the script with this quick guide.  

Joyosity Explorer Map will guide you to understanding the deeper purpose and story you tell yourself about your work. Joy is linked to purpose and productivity increases by 20% or more when you directly link your purpose to your work.  

Ready to Make a Plan: Joyosity™ Jumpstart

Get crystal clear on what you want, what’s in the way, and what’s actually working. In this powerful strategy session, we’ll use the Joyosity™ Compass to name your roadblocks and map a leadership plan you can actually follow. No fluff, just traction. Schedule your session here.  

Starting the Journey: Enneagram Navigator

Tired of trying to figure out your Enneagram type from freebie quizzes that leave you more confused than a group text with no context? In this 1:1 session, I’ll help you decode your motivations and blind spots so you can finally lead (and live) with clarity, not guesswork. Book your Navigator session here.  

Ready to Dive In: Joyosity™ Intensive

What if you could clear the fog, realign with your values, and build a practical plan for joyful leadership — in just one transformative day? This personalized experience combines deep self-awareness, strategic clarity, and honest-to-goodness joy to help you lead with purpose and still like your life. Start the process here.  

A Party for More: Book Jenn to Speak

When your whole team needs the spark — not just the spark notes — I bring the energy, expertise, and real talk that shifts culture. With contagious joy, practical tools, and plenty of laughter, I help leaders connect, communicate, and make

Rate, review, and share with a fellow leader who’s ready to ditch the drama and lead with more joy, curiosity, and clarity — in a quick sip.

You can’t lead if you’re burned out and brittle.   In this episode, Jenn and Shelby revisit their powerful conversation with leadership expert Jo Saxton. As the world shifts and the demands on leaders intensify, Jo drops a truth bomb we all need: stop playing checkers in a chess world. And in a leadership crisis like this one, playing the long game means starting with yourself. They unpack why leaders who sacrifice themselves for the cause end up helping no one, and how asking “What is mine to do?” becomes a compass when the world feels too heavy. Jo challenges leaders to show up centered, not strung out — to lead with calm resilience rather than urgency addiction. This is your invitation to recalibrate and reclaim your own leadership energy.

Joyful leadership starts with knowing what’s yours to carry — and what isn’t.

Jo Saxton is a leadership expert, speaker, author, and podcast host known for helping women and organizations lead with strength and clarity. She’s spoken on stages around the world and teaches at the university level, blending practical wisdom with empowering encouragement. Subscribe to her Lead Stories Podcast or grab her book to keep the fire lit.  

Jenn is an international keynote speaker, leadership consultant, and the founder of Joyosity™, helping leaders create positive, profitable cultures through connection, curiosity, and joy. With a background in communication, conflict resolution, and team dynamics, Jenn helps leaders and organizations navigate complex people challenges, reduce burnout, and build flourishing workplaces. Her insights have resonated with audiences worldwide, blending real-world leadership expertise, engaging storytelling, and a dash of humor to make the hard stuff easier. Whether on stage, in workshops, or with coaching clients, Jenn equips leaders with the tools they need to solve conflict, cultivate communication, and lead with purpose. Her upcoming book, Joyosity, hits shelves on October 21, 2025, offering leaders a fresh approach to joy at work that builds real results.  

Shelby produces many live streaming shows and podcasts, including Joyosity™ ™. She is also founder and CEO of Sunshine Lane, where she helps creative entrepreneurs lead with clarity and calm. Connect with Shelby at shelbymerryweather.com.  

March 2025 Episodes

Grab Jo’s latest book, Ready to Rise.  

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Free 99 Steps: Why Do I Keep Doing This? Enneagram Motivations. You’re not broken. You’re just being run by a well-meaning but slightly unhinged internal script. Meet the five motivations behind your leadership quirks and learn how to flip the script with this quick guide.   Joyosity Explorer Map will guide you to understanding the deeper purpose and story you tell yourself about your work. Joy is linked to purpose and productivity increases by 20% or more when you directly link your purpose to your work.   Ready to Make a Plan: Joyosity™ Jumpstart Get crystal clear on what you want, what’s in the way, and what’s actually working. In this powerful strategy session, we’ll use the Joyosity™ Compass to name your roadblocks and map a leadership plan you can actually follow. No fluff, just traction. Schedule your session here.   Starting the Journey: Enneagram Navigator Tired of trying to figure out your Enneagram type from freebie quizzes that leave you more confused than a group text with no context? In this 1:1 session, I’ll help you decode your motivations and blind spots so you can finally lead (and live) with clarity, not guesswork. Book your Navigator session here.   Ready to Dive In: Joyosity™ Intensive What if you could clear the fog, realign with your values, and build a practical plan for joyful leadership — in just one transformative day? This personalized experience combines deep self-awareness, strategic clarity, and honest-to-goodness joy to help you lead with purpose and still like your life. Start the process here.   A Party for More: Book Jenn to Speak When your whole team needs the spark — not just the spark notes — I bring the energy, expertise, and real talk that shifts culture. With contagious joy, practical tools, and plenty of laughter, I help leaders connect, communicate, and make

Rate, review, and share with a fellow leader who’s ready to ditch the drama and lead with more joy, curiosity, and clarity — in a quick sip.

Forced fun is not play. And your team knows the difference.  

In this Summer Sip, Jenn and Shelby revisit the playful wisdom of Jeff Harry—top HR voice, bow-tie enthusiast, and workplace play evangelist. This episode isn’t about ping pong tables or mandatory karaoke. It’s about how real play fuels real performance. Jeff dismantles the myth of “fun-at-work” by reminding us that true play requires psychological safety, freedom, and connection to purpose. He shares how following his love for toys didn’t lead to the joy he expected — and how discovering his own play style did. Whether you're trying to beat burnout, build braver teams, or rediscover what lights you up, this sip is a nudge to find your own flavor of play. (Bonus: it might just be where your best work is hiding.)

Your brilliance is in your blind spot. Play is how you find it.

Named a top HR voice by SHRM and a featured speaker at the NFL and NPR, Jeff Harry helps teams rediscover joy through play. With equal parts research, whimsy, and real talk, he teaches leaders how to build psychologically safe workplaces where innovation and humanity thrive.  

Jenn is an international keynote speaker, leadership consultant, and the founder of Joyosity™, helping leaders create positive, profitable cultures through connection, curiosity, and joy. With a background in communication, conflict resolution, and team dynamics, Jenn helps leaders and organizations navigate complex people challenges, reduce burnout, and build flourishing workplaces. Her insights have resonated with audiences worldwide, blending real-world leadership expertise, engaging storytelling, and a dash of humor to make the hard stuff easier. Whether on stage, in workshops, or with coaching clients, Jenn equips leaders with the tools they need to solve conflict, cultivate communication, and lead with purpose. Her upcoming book, Joyosity, hits shelves on October 21, 2025, offering leaders a fresh approach to joy at work that builds real results.  

Shelby produces many live streaming shows and podcasts, including Joyosity™. She is also founder and CEO of Sunshine Lane, where she helps creative entrepreneurs lead with clarity and calm. Connect with Shelby at shelbymerryweather.com.  

February 2025 Episodes

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Free 99 Steps: Why Do I Keep Doing This? Enneagram Motivations. You’re not broken. You’re just being run by a well-meaning but slightly unhinged internal script. Meet the five motivations behind your leadership quirks and learn how to flip the script with this quick guide.   Joyosity Explorer Map will guide you to understanding the deeper purpose and story you tell yourself about your work. Joy is linked to purpose and productivity increases by 20% or more when you directly link your purpose to your work.   Ready to Make a Plan: Joyosity™ Jumpstart Get crystal clear on what you want, what’s in the way, and what’s actually working. In this powerful strategy session, we’ll use the Joyosity™ Compass to name your roadblocks and map a leadership plan you can actually follow. No fluff, just traction. Schedule your session here.   Starting the Journey: Enneagram Navigator Tired of trying to figure out your Enneagram type from freebie quizzes that leave you more confused than a group text with no context? In this 1:1 session, I’ll help you decode your motivations and blind spots so you can finally lead (and live) with clarity, not guesswork. Book your Navigator session here.   Ready to Dive In: Joyosity™ Intensive What if you could clear the fog, realign with your values, and build a practical plan for joyful leadership — in just one transformative day? This personalized experience combines deep self-awareness, strategic clarity, and honest-to-goodness joy to help you lead with purpose and still like your life. Start the process here.   A Party for More: Book Jenn to Speak When your whole team needs the spark — not just the spark notes — I bring the energy, expertise, and real talk that shifts culture. With contagious joy, practical tools, and plenty of laughter, I help leaders connect, communicate, and make

Rate, review, and share with a fellow leader who’s ready to ditch the drama and lead with more joy, curiosity, and clarity — in a quick sip.

Your purpose isn’t in your title. It’s your rippled-out impact.

In this mini-sip of January joy, Jenn and Shelby revisit their electric conversation with Jade Simmons—concert pianist, rockstar keynote speaker, and all-around purpose powerhouse. Jade doesn’t just drop truth bombs; she remixes your entire perspective on what purpose actually is.

Right now, when so many leaders are wrestling with identity shifts, career questions, and “what am I even doing here?” vibes, Jade reminds us: Your purpose isn’t what you do — it’s what happens in others when you do what you do. In this quick hit, we unpack how exploration, failure, and even three-week job stints all play a role in your impact story.

Purpose fuels you, especially when life is unstable.

A boundary-breaking concert pianist turned world-class keynote speaker, Jade Simmons delivers transformational experiences on and off the stage. She’s the author of Purpose: The Remix, known for blending classical brilliance with beat-dropping truth, and helping leaders unlock lives of greater purpose and power.

Jenn is an international keynote speaker, leadership consultant, and the founder of Joyosity™, helping leaders create positive, profitable cultures through connection, curiosity, and joy. With a background in communication, conflict resolution, and team dynamics, Jenn helps leaders and organizations navigate complex people challenges, reduce burnout, and build flourishing workplaces. Her insights have resonated with audiences worldwide, blending real-world leadership expertise, engaging storytelling, and a dash of humor to make the hard stuff easier. Whether on stage, in workshops, or with coaching clients, Jenn equips leaders with the tools they need to solve conflict, cultivate communication, and lead with purpose.

Her upcoming book, Joyosity, hits shelves on October 21, 2025, offering leaders a fresh approach to joy at work that builds real results.

Shelby produces many live streaming shows and podcasts, including Joyosity™. She is also founder and CEO of Sunshine Lane, where she helps creative entrepreneurs lead with clarity and calm. Connect with Shelby at shelbymerryweather.com.

January 2025 Episodes

Grab Jade’s book, Purpose the Remix

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Start here for purpose!

Joyosity Explorer Map will guide you to understanding the deeper purpose and story you tell yourself about your work. Joy is linked to purpose and productivity increases by 20% or more when you directly link your purpose to your work.

Why Do I Keep Doing This? Enneagram Motivations. You’re not broken. You’re just being run by a well-meaning but slightly unhinged internal script. Meet the five motivations behind your leadership quirks and learn how to flip the script with this quick guide.

Ready to Make a Plan: Joyosity™ Jumpstart

Get crystal clear on what you want, what’s in the way, and what’s actually working. In this powerful strategy session, we’ll use the Joyosity™ Compass to name your roadblocks and map a leadership plan you can actually follow. No fluff, just traction. Schedule your session here.

Starting the Journey: Enneagram Navigator

Tired of trying to figure out your Enneagram type from freebie quizzes that leave you more confused than a group text with no context? In this 1:1 session, I’ll help you decode your motivations and blind spots so you can finally lead (and live) with clarity, not guesswork. Book your Navigator session here.

Ready to Dive In: Joyosity™ Intensive

What if you could clear the fog, realign with your values, and build a practical plan for joyful leadership — in just one transformative day? This personalized experience combines deep self-awareness, strategic clarity, and honest-to-goodness joy to help you lead with purpose and still like your life. Start the process here.

A Party for More: Book Jenn to Speak

When your whole team needs the spark — not just the spark notes — I bring the energy, expertise, and real talk that shifts culture. With contagious joy, practical tools, and plenty of laughter, I help leaders connect, communicate, and make

Rate, review, and share with a fellow leader who’s ready to ditch the drama and lead with more joy, curiosity, and clarity — in a quick sip.

What if conflict wasn’t a sign of failure… but an invitation to lead?

In this December Summer Sip, Jenn and Shelby revisit their powerful conversation with author and leadership speaker Justin Jones-Fosu. Together, they explore how to handle disagreement without dehumanization, the subtle difference between respect and agreement, and how leaders can thank their teams for dissent — yes, really.

This is the episode for when you’re heading into hard conversations (or a family reunion) and want to keep your soul and your sanity intact.

You don’t have to agree with someone to honor their humanity. Respect starts with how you listen.

Justin Jones-Fosu is a global speaker, author, and CEO of Work. Meaningful. He helps organizations and individuals transform how they work by connecting their values to their everyday actions. His latest book, I Respectfully Disagree, equips leaders with practical tools to navigate conflict with clarity and character.

Connect with Justin: justinjonesfosu.com

Jenn is an international keynote speaker, leadership consultant, and the founder of Joyosity™, helping leaders create positive, profitable cultures through connection, curiosity, and joy. With a background in communication, conflict resolution, and team dynamics, Jenn helps leaders and organizations navigate complex people challenges, reduce burnout, and build flourishing workplaces. Her insights have resonated with audiences worldwide, blending real-world leadership expertise, engaging storytelling, and a dash of humor to make the hard stuff easier.

Whether on stage, in workshops, or with coaching clients, Jenn equips leaders with the tools they need to solve conflict, cultivate communication, and lead with purpose.

Her upcoming book, Joyosity, hits shelves this fall, offering leaders a fresh approach to joy at work that builds real results.

More with Jenn: jennwhitmer.com

Shelby produces many live streaming shows and podcasts, including Joyosity™ ™. She is also founder and CEO of Sunshine Lane, where she helps creative entrepreneurs lead with clarity and calm. Connect with Shelby at shelbymerryweather.com.

December 2024 Episodes

Grab Justin’s latest book, *I Respectfully Disagree.*

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Free 99 Steps:

Why Do I Keep Doing This? Enneagram Motivations. You’re not broken. You’re just being run by a well-meaning but slightly unhinged internal script. Meet the five motivations behind your leadership quirks and learn how to flip the script with this quick guide.

Joyosity Explorer Map will guide you to understanding the deeper purpose and story you tell yourself about your work. Joy is linked to purpose and productivity increases by 20% or more when you directly link your purpose to your work.

Ready to Make a Plan: Joyosity™ Jumpstart

Get crystal clear on what you want, what’s in the way, and what’s actually working. In this powerful strategy session, we’ll use the Joyosity™ Compass to name your roadblocks and map a leadership plan you can actually follow. No fluff, just traction. Schedule your session here.

Starting the Journey: Enneagram Navigator

Tired of trying to figure out your Enneagram type from freebie quizzes that leave you more confused than a group text with no context? In this 1:1 session, I’ll help you decode your motivations and blind spots so you can finally lead (and live) with clarity, not guesswork. Book your Navigator session here.

Ready to Dive In: Joyosity™ Intensive

What if you could clear the fog, realign with your values, and build a practical plan for joyful leadership — in just one transformative day? This personalized experience combines deep self-awareness, strategic clarity, and honest-to-goodness joy to help you lead with purpose and still like your life. Start the process here.

A Party for More: Book Jenn to Speak

When your whole team needs the spark — not just the spark notes — I bring the energy, expertise, and real talk that shifts culture. With contagious joy, practical tools, and plenty of laughter, I help leaders connect, communicate, and make

Rate, review, and share with a fellow leader who’s ready to ditch the drama and lead with more joy, curiosity, and clarity — in a quick sip.

In this Summer Sip, Jenn and Shelby revisit their conversation with former Cirque du Soleil creative director Krista Monson. From reclaiming the word just to literally lying in a vineyard to watch bees, Krista shares how slowing down, restoring creativity, and honoring your voice are essential survival tools — not luxuries — for leaders and creators alike.

When you minimize your words, you minimize your work. Language shapes the world — so speak with intention, not apology.

Krista Monson is a renowned creative director, speaker, and former Artistic Director with Cirque du Soleil. Over 13 years, she led casting and directed performances for some of the company’s most iconic shows, including O in Las Vegas.

Krista has choreographed and produced global events — from the UN’s World Humanitarian Summit to global athletic games opening ceremonies. Today, she helps families reconnect with creativity, purpose, and presence through storytelling and artistic insight.

Find more about Krista here: https://sincerelyyoursmemoirs.com/

Jenn is an international keynote speaker, leadership consultant, and the founder of Joyosity™, helping leaders create positive, profitable cultures through connection, curiosity, and joy. With a background in communication, conflict resolution, and team dynamics, Jenn helps leaders and organizations navigate complex people challenges, reduce burnout, and build flourishing workplaces. Her insights have resonated with audiences worldwide, blending real-world leadership expertise, engaging storytelling, and a dash of humor to make the hard stuff easier. Whether on stage, in workshops, or with coaching clients, Jenn equips leaders with the tools they need to solve conflict, cultivate communication, and lead with purpose.

Her upcoming book, Joyosity, hits shelves on October 21, 2025, offering leaders a fresh approach to joy at work that builds real results.

Shelby produces many live streaming shows and podcasts, including Joyosity™. She is also founder and CEO of Sunshine Lane, where she helps creative entrepreneurs lead with clarity and calm. Connect with Shelby at shelbymerryweather.com.

Join the Joyosity™ Works Very Important Party and get:

Why Do I Keep Doing This? Enneagram Motivations. You’re not broken. You’re just being run by a well-meaning but slightly unhinged internal script. Meet the five motivations behind your leadership quirks and learn how to flip the script with this quick guide.

Joyosity Explorer Map will guide you to understanding the deeper purpose and story you tell yourself about your work. Joy is linked to purpose and productivity increases by 20% or more when you directly link your purpose to your work.

Get crystal clear on what you want, what’s in the way, and what’s actually working. In this powerful strategy session, we’ll use the Joyosity™ Compass to name your roadblocks and map a leadership plan you can actually follow. No fluff, just traction. Schedule your session here.

Tired of trying to figure out your Enneagram type from freebie quizzes that leave you more confused than a group text with no context? In this 1:1 session, I’ll help you decode your motivations and blind spots so you can finally lead (and live) with clarity, not guesswork. Book your Navigator session here.

What if you could clear the fog, realign with your values, and build a practical plan for joyful leadership — in just one transformative day? This personalized experience combines deep self-awareness, strategic clarity, and honest-to-goodness joy to help you lead with purpose *and* still like your life. Start the process here.

When your whole team needs the spark — not just the spark notes — I bring the energy, expertise, and real talk that shifts culture. With contagious joy, practical tools, and plenty of laughter, I help leaders connect, communicate, and make.

Rate, review, and share with a fellow leader who’s ready to ditch the drama and lead with more joy, curiosity, and clarity — in a quick sip.

In this mini-episode, Jenn and Shelby reflects on the conversation with former Nike executive Kenx Black, who brings serious depth to the idea of values — not as brand buzzwords, but as the way you move through the world.

From design to decision-making, Ken reminds us that personal values don’t stay put—they follow you through every role, every pivot, every big “what’s next.”

Whether you're building a team or choosing clients, knowing your values helps you say “yes” with purpose and “no” without guilt.

Your values aren’t just about how you see the world. They’re how you want the world to see *you*.

Former Nike exec, SPARQ, design thinker, and strategic advisor coach who believes in leading with purpose. Connect with Ken at: linkedin.com/in/ken-black-5336a64/

Jenn is an international keynote speaker, leadership consultant, and the founder of Joyosity™, helping leaders create positive, profitable cultures through connection, curiosity, and joy. With a background in communication, conflict resolution, and team dynamics, Jenn helps leaders and organizations navigate complex people challenges, reduce burnout, and build flourishing workplaces. Her insights have resonated with audiences worldwide, blending real-world leadership expertise, engaging storytelling, and a dash of humor to make the hard stuff easier. Whether on stage, in workshops, or with coaching clients, Jenn equips leaders with the tools they need to solve conflict, cultivate communication, and lead with purpose.

Her upcoming book, Joyosity, hits shelves on October 21, 2025, offering leaders a fresh approach to joy at work that builds real results. Find more with Jenn at: jennwhitmer.com.

Shelby produces many live streaming shows and podcasts, including Joyosity™. She is also founder and CEO of Sunshine Lane, where she helps creative entrepreneurs lead with clarity and calm. Connect with Shelby at shelbymerryweather.com.

Pour Yourself a Full Glass:

Episode 57: Values, Trust and the Bottom Line Apple, Spotify , or YouTube.

Episode 58: How Values Build Your Leadership, part 1 with Ken Black Apple, Spotify, or YouTube.

Episode 59: Values as a Compass in Business Leadership, part 2 with Ken Black Apple, Spotify, or YouTube.

Episode 60: How to Develop Your Team as a Leader, part 3 with Ken Black Apple, Spotify, or YouTube.

Episode 61: ICYMI: How Values Guide You Through Uncertainty with Jenn and Shelby Apple, Spotify, or YouTube.

Join the Joyosity™ Works Very Important Party and get:

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Values Identifier Guide will give your direction and more. You can’t lead with confidence if you’re unclear on what matters. This free guide helps you identify and define your top five values — so your choices stop feeling like darts in the dark.

Joyosity Explorer Map will guide you to understanding the deeper purpose and story you tell yourself about your work. Joy is linked to purpose and productivity increases by 20% or more when you directly link your purpose to your work.

Get crystal clear on what you want, what’s in the way, and what’s actually working. In this powerful strategy session, we’ll use the Joyosity™ Compass to name your roadblocks and map a leadership plan you can actually follow. No fluff, just traction. Schedule your session here.

Tired of trying to figure out your Enneagram type from freebie quizzes that leave you more confused than a group text with no context? In this 1:1 session, I’ll help you decode your motivations and blind spots so you can finally lead (and live) with clarity, not guesswork. Book your Navigator session here.

 What if you could clear the fog, realign with your values, and build a practical plan for joyful leadership — in just one transformative day? This personalized experience combines deep self-awareness, strategic clarity, and honest-to-goodness joy to help you lead with purpose *and* still like your life. Start the process here.

When your whole team needs the spark — not just the spark notes — I bring the energy, expertise, and real talk that shifts culture. With contagious joy, practical tools, and plenty of laughter, I help leaders connect, communicate, and make.

Rate, review, and share with a fellow leader who’s ready to ditch the drama and lead with more joy, curiosity, and clarity — in a quick sip.

You’re already creating culture.

Yes, even if it’s just you and your cat.

Culture isn’t some corporate memo or office ping-pong table. It’s how you flow together. In this episode, Jenn and Shelby revisits the conversation with leadership expert Moe Carrick to explore what culture actually means, why it exists even in teams of one, and how hiring for “fit” might be holding you back.

The question isn’t if you have culture — it’s what kind you’re creating, and if it supports the way you want to work and lead.

Leadership expert, author, and founder of Moementum, Inc., Mo helps humans thrive at work. Connect with Moe at linkedin.com/in/moecarrick.

Jenn Whitmer Jenn is an international keynote speaker, leadership consultant, and the founder of Joyosity™, helping leaders create positive, profitable cultures through connection, curiosity, and joy. With a background in communication, conflict resolution, and team dynamics, Jenn helps leaders and organizations navigate complex people challenges, reduce burnout, and build flourishing workplaces.

Her insights have resonated with audiences worldwide, blending real-world leadership expertise, engaging storytelling, and a dash of humor to make the hard stuff easier. Whether on stage, in workshops, or with coaching clients, Jenn equips leaders with the tools they need to solve conflict, cultivate communication, and lead with purpose.

Her upcoming book, Joyosity, hits shelves on October 21, 2025, offering leaders a fresh approach to joy at work that builds real results. More from Jenn at jennwhitmer.com

Shelby produces many live streaming shows and podcasts, including Joyosity™. She is also founder and CEO of Sunshine Lane, where she helps creative entrepreneurs lead with clarity and calm. Connect with Shelby at shelbymerryweather.com.

September 2024 Episodes

Grab Moe’s book When Work is Good: What it Means, Why it Drives Results, How You Can Build a Workplace People Love.

Join the Joyosity™ Works Very Important Party and get:

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Free 99 Steps:

Why Do I Keep Doing This? Enneagram Motivations. You’re not broken. You’re just being run by a well-meaning but slightly unhinged internal script. Meet the five motivations behind your leadership quirks and learn how to flip the script with this quick guide.

Joyosity Explorer Map will guide you to understanding the deeper purpose and story you tell yourself about your work. Joy is linked to purpose and productivity increases by 20% or more when you directly link your purpose to your work.

Ready to Make a Plan: Joyosity™ Jumpstart

Get crystal clear on what you want, what’s in the way, and what’s actually working. In this powerful strategy session, we’ll use the Joyosity™ Compass to name your roadblocks and map a leadership plan you can actually follow. No fluff, just traction. Schedule your session here.

Starting the Journey: Enneagram Navigator

Tired of trying to figure out your Enneagram type from freebie quizzes that leave you more confused than a group text with no context? In this 1:1 session, I’ll help you decode your motivations and blind spots so you can finally lead (and live) with clarity, not guesswork. Book your Navigator session here.

Ready to Dive In: Joyosity™ Intensive What if you could clear the fog, realign with your values, and build a practical plan for joyful leadership — in just one transformative day? This personalized experience combines deep self-awareness, strategic clarity, and honest-to-goodness joy to help you lead with purpose and still like your life. Start the process here.

A Party for More: Book Jenn to Speak

When your whole team needs the spark — not just the spark notes — I bring the energy, expertise, and real talk that shifts culture. With contagious joy, practical tools, and plenty of laughter, I help leaders connect, communicate, and make.

Rate, review, and share with a fellow leader who’s ready to ditch the drama and lead with more joy, curiosity, and clarity — in a quick sip.