What if imposter syndrome isn’t a flaw to overcome, but rather a natural part of being a beginner? As your host, Jean Madison, I'll guide you through the often underestimated journey of embracing vulnerability and authenticity. Drawing from my own experiences, I'll share the challenges I faced transitioning from a high-performing collaborative role to a more isolated position, which forced me to confront tasks outside my comfort zone. This episode promises to reshape your understanding of self-doubt by challenging the cultural norm of "faking it until you make it" and exploring how accepting our beginner status can be liberating.

You'll gain insights into how recognizing and leveraging your natural strengths can transform struggles into opportunities for growth. With the help of a strengths coach, I learned the importance of identifying external factors that impact confidence and productivity, leading me to a more fulfilling career path. Discover actionable strategies for building self-confidence, such as utilizing the CliftonStrengths assessment and the power of asking for support. By focusing on what you do best and unlearning the myth of complete independence, you'll find a pathway to genuine self-assurance and personal development.

Coming Soon - On-Demand Access to My Workshops focusing on Building a Vision, Setting Boundaries, Building your Network, and more. Join my email list to be the first to access my signature workshops.

Book Your Whole Human Strengths Session Today! 

Jean Madison Offers Complimentary Discovery calls - If you're curious to learn more about 1:1 coaching, Strengths, Team Work, Leadership Development or Hiring and Onboarding Consulting, click here to schedule your conversation and get started on the road to Whole Human Change.

Find me on Instagram: @JeanMadison_

Explore intentional career, life, & relationship coaching or organizational & team development Here

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Book Your Whole Human Strengths Session Today!

Rethinking Goal Setting: Ditch the SMART Goals & Embrace Your Strengths - My approach to Goal-setting in 2025

Tired of traditional goal-setting frameworks like SMART goals not working for you? In this episode of the "So Glad You Asked" podcast, host Jean Madison shares her personal journey to discover a more intentional and fulfilling approach to goal setting. She reveals how understanding your Strengths, Vision, and current needs is key to creating goals that truly resonate.

After years of struggling with conventional methods, Jean developed her own Intentional Goal Setting Framework, incorporating insights from business and strengths coaches. This framework, which she shares with her clients, focuses on aligning goals with individual strengths and accountability needs.

Key takeaways from this episode:

• Beyond SMART Goals: Explore why traditional goal-setting methods may fall short and discover a fresh perspective.
• The Power of "Why": Learn how defining the "why" behind your goals creates deeper personal resonance and drives motivation.
• The "How" and the "Who": Discover how to outline comprehensive steps (the "how") and identify supportive individuals (the "who") to achieve your objectives.
• Actionable Steps & Timelines: Learn how to incorporate traditional elements like timelines and actionable steps into an intentional framework.
• Mantras for Motivation: Discover the power of a simple mantra to maintain focus and motivation. Jean shares her personal mantra, "follow what feels good," and how it helped her redefine success during significant life changes like parenthood.
• Adapting to Life Changes: Learn how to adapt your goals to life's inevitable shifts and maintain flexibility.
• Aligning with Strengths: Discover how aligning your goals with your strengths, like ideation and strategic thinking, can lead to greater fulfillment.
• Personal Growth & Inspiration: Jean shares her own journey of personal growth and the inspiration she finds in working with clients.

Who this is for:

Whether you're an entrepreneur, a parent, or simply someone seeking a more effective approach to goal setting, this episode will inspire you to explore your own processes and discover what truly motivates you.

Tune in to learn how aligning your goals with your strengths and aspirations can lead to a more fulfilling personal and professional life.

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Resources Mentioned in the Episode: 

• Whole Human Co Pivot Point Guide - Help you create a structured exploration for approaching big changes to understand how you best operate and set intentional goals.
  
  
• Understanding your strengths:
  • Take the CliftonStrengths Assessment - Use Code MOH9TOBBP
  • Schedule a Whole Human Strengths Session with me here

Jean Madison Offers Complimentary Discovery calls - If you're curious to learn more about 1:1 coaching, Strengths, Team Work, Leadership Development or Hiring and Onboarding Consulting, click here to schedule your conversation and get started on the road to Whole Human Change.

Find me on Instagram: @JeanMadison_

Explore intentional career, life, & relationship coaching or organizational & team development Here

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Take your CliftonStrenghts Assessment here

Book Your Whole Human Strengths Session Today!

The episode dives into my personal journey, outlining the evolution from a challenging corporate job to founding Whole Human Co. It emphasizes the importance of purpose, support, and understanding one's strengths to create a fulfilling career.

• Sharing background and early passion for helping others 
• Discussing challenges faced in the nonprofit job market 
• Transitioning to corporate recruitment and facing burnout 
• Realizing the need for alignment with personal values 
• Establishing Whole Human Co and emphasizing self-care 
• Importance of support systems and defining personal success 
• Lessons learned from strengths coaching and empowering clients 

If this sounds interesting to you, if it sounds like, oh, that might be something that I need, just reach out, comment, you know, follow, subscribe to the podcast, let me know what you think, but also reach out and schedule a discovery call.

Jean Madison Offers Complimentary Discovery calls - If you're curious to learn more about 1:1 coaching, Strengths, Team Work, Leadership Development or Hiring and Onboarding Consulting, click here to schedule your conversation and get started on the road to Whole Human Change.

Find me on Instagram: @JeanMadison_

Explore intentional career, life, & relationship coaching or organizational & team development Here

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Take your CliftonStrenghts Assessment here

Book Your Whole Human Strengths Session Today!

Welcome to the inaugural episode of So Glad You Asked! In this first episode, host Jean Madison dives into the inspiration behind the podcast and explores the story of her two names: Jean and Madison. From family traditions and childhood memories to professional growth and personal transformations, Jean shares how her identity has evolved over the years—and how her names have played a significant role in that journey.

Through anecdotes about college nicknames, career shifts, and life as an entrepreneur and mother, Jean reflects on the meaning of identity and the power of embracing multiple versions of ourselves. Whether you know her as Jean, Madison, or both, this episode offers a heartfelt look at how names shape our lives and the people we become.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why Jean decided to launch So Glad You Asked.
• The family tradition behind going by middle names.
• How Jean’s names reflect different stages of her personal and professional life.
• The importance of honoring past and present versions of yourself.
• How names—and the identities tied to them—can help us navigate change and growth.

Key Moments:

• [0:00] Introduction to So Glad You Asked.
• [2:31] The story behind Jean’s names and family traditions.
• [6:11] College days: How a fraternity gave her the nickname Jean.
• [8:26] Moving to Salt Lake City and becoming Jean professionally.
• [13:20] Reflecting on Madison vs. Jean: Identity through the years.
• [18:36] Embracing both names as a whole human coach and entrepreneur.

Connect with Jean Madison:

• Follow on Instagram: @jeanmadison_
• Sign up for her email list: Join here.
• Learn more about Whole Human Coaching: Schedule a free discovery call.

Thank You for Listening!
If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review! Join us next week for Episode 2, where Jean dives deeper into her journey of launching Whole Human Co. and becoming a coach.

Jean Madison Offers Complimentary Discovery calls - If you're curious to learn more about 1:1 coaching, Strengths, Team Work, Leadership Development or Hiring and Onboarding Consulting, click here to schedule your conversation and get started on the road to Whole Human Change.

Find me on Instagram: @JeanMadison_

Explore intentional career, life, & relationship coaching or organizational & team development Here

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Take your CliftonStrenghts Assessment here

Book Your Whole Human Strengths Session Today!