Stop, Drop & R.O.L.E.

Gen Z, Millennials & New Talent: Safely Driving Change

New talent is arriving with fresh eyes and bold ideas. But here’s the truth: Change can either unite a team or completely shake its foundation. How can we challenge the status quo without triggering fear, power struggles, or resistance?

This episode of Stop. Drop & ROLE is for the bold, new thinkers - and the experienced leaders who built the systems they now work in and may even oversee.

Jen dives into how Gen Z, Millennials, and emerging voices can drive meaningful change without ego, accusation, or authority struggles. Instead, she walks through the ROLE method to guide thoughtful, collaborative conversations that shift culture (and mindsets) without burning bridges.

Listeners will learn how to:

• Step into the shoes of legacy leaders to understand the why behind resistance.
• Spot outdated practices that may no longer serve the team or business.
• Ask smart, safe, and curious questions that move conversations forward.
• Avoid the “I know better” trap and instead build trust through insight, not power.

This episode doesn’t pit generations against each other, it equips everyone to recognize when it’s time to evolve, and how to do it with confidence and care.

Perfect for:

• Emerging professionals ready to make a mark
• Leaders mentoring new talent
• Teams navigating culture change and generational differences
• Anyone craving healthier, more courageous workplace conversations

Listen in and learn: How to lead up, speak up, and show up with curiosity and collaboration at the core.

If you’re a leader (or becoming one) this episode is your guide to rewriting workplace norms with respect and intention.

© 2025 Perpetual Capacity Coaching & Consulting, LLC. The Stop. Drop. & R.O.L.E.™ and The Great Outgrown™ frameworks are original, proprietary works created by Perpetual Capacity Coaching & Consulting, LLC. All concepts, names, processes, and stories shared in this episode are protected by copyright. Reuse, reproduction, or republishing of this content — in part or whole — requires prior written permission.

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In this June episode of Stop Drop & ROLE, Jen gets real about the mental health crisis affecting men - especially those working in high-stress, high-responsibility industries like construction.

This isn’t therapy, and Jen’s not a therapist, but she is here to equip leaders with a practical, heart-centered method to check in on their teams using the six steps of Stop. Drop. & ROLE.

If you’re overseeing men at work - especially those who pride themselves on being “strong and silent”- you’ll walk away with tools to start conversations that matter, help your people reconnect with a bigger purpose, and remind them (and maybe yourself) that work is just one piece of the life puzzle.

This June, when many organizations focus on men’s mental health - remember: As the leader, you don’t have to fix it. You just have to face it with them.

Because real strength isn’t silence. It’s connection.

Take care of your people. Check in on your crew/team.

Remind them that who they are matters more than what they do.

© 2025 Perpetual Capacity Coaching & Consulting, LLC. The Stop. Drop. & R.O.L.E.™ and The Great Outgrown™ frameworks are original, proprietary works created by Perpetual Capacity Coaching & Consulting, LLC. All concepts, names, processes, and stories shared in this episode are protected by copyright. Reuse, reproduction, or republishing of this content — in part or whole — requires prior written permission.

This episode contains early ideas and concepts that are being expanded and refined in The Great Outgrown™. All rights reserved.

Episode 35 marks a milestone - our very first guest interview!

Jen sits down with Rachel Radway, a certified coach, author, and expert in neurodivergent leadership. Rachel brings her deep experience working with high-achieving women who are wired a bit differently - often highly sensitive, sometimes overlooked.

Together, they explore what it means to lead as a neurodivergent person in today’s workplace. From Rachel’s personal story of burnout and transformation in rural Peru to the ways neurodivergence shapes boundaries, problem-solving, and emotional resilience - this conversation is packed with insight and heart.

You’ll hear honest dialogue around avoiding labels, honoring differences, and recognizing the hidden signs of burnout - especially for those who’ve been told they’re “too much”, "weird" or “too different.” Rachel also offers resources for those curious about masking, hormonal impacts on brain function, and how to lead from a place of self-love and strength.

If you’ve ever felt out of step with the typical leadership mold, this episode is your reminder that there's nothing wrong with your wiring - it might just be your superpower.

*Don't forget to check out Rachel's new book Perceptive - available wherever you buy your favorite books!

© 2025 Perpetual Capacity Coaching & Consulting, LLC. The Stop. Drop. & R.O.L.E.™ and The Great Outgrown™ frameworks are original, proprietary works created by Perpetual Capacity Coaching & Consulting, LLC. All concepts, names, processes, and stories shared in this episode are protected by copyright. Reuse, reproduction, or republishing of this content — in part or whole — requires prior written permission.

Episode 34 of Stop Drop & ROLE takes an unexpected turn.

In this episode, Jen shares a heartfelt letter originally published in her newsletter - offering a dose of kind candor as she calls out the outdated practices we've outgrown in the world of Human Resources.

More TED Talk than typical walkthrough, this short but powerful message invites reflection and sparks growth - whether you work in HR or simply recognize it's time for change in the industry.

© 2025 Perpetual Capacity Coaching & Consulting, LLC. The Stop. Drop. & R.O.L.E.™ and The Great Outgrown™ frameworks are original, proprietary works created by Perpetual Capacity Coaching & Consulting, LLC. All concepts, names, processes, and stories shared in this episode are protected by copyright. Reuse, reproduction, or republishing of this content — in part or whole — requires prior written permission.

This episode contains early ideas and concepts that are being expanded and refined in The Great Outgrown™. All rights reserved.

In this episode of Stop. Drop. & ROLE, Jen challenges leaders to drop the outdated “command and control” mindset and embrace coaching as a core leadership practice.

Using the ROLE framework - Reflect, Observe, Listen, Evolve - we explore what coaching really means, how it shows up in day-to-day work, and why it’s essential for building trust, accountability, and development of both the leader and the team.

You’ll hear actionable insights, powerful questions, and a few tough truths about how most managers think they’re coaching - but aren’t.

If you're ready to shift from directing to developing, this episode is your first step.

🎧 Challenge of the week: Replace one command with one coaching question. See what happens!

© 2025 Perpetual Capacity Coaching & Consulting, LLC. The Stop. Drop. & R.O.L.E.™ and The Great Outgrown™ frameworks are original, proprietary works created by Perpetual Capacity Coaching & Consulting, LLC. All concepts, names, processes, and stories shared in this episode are protected by copyright. Reuse, reproduction, or republishing of this content — in part or whole — requires prior written permission.

This episode contains early ideas and concepts that are being expanded and refined in The Great Outgrown™. All rights reserved.

Sure, you chose that job - in Construction, whether it's in the field, as a driver, a plant operator, a mechanic, welder, foreman - whatever the title. You also chose to support the company wherever you work from if you believe in the mission and vision of what you do there. The question is - do you know what one other does? Do you support each other? What impact do the silos make on the culture? On your customers? On the relationships that are crucial to business?

That's today's episode. How are you intentionally connecting your field to the office? If you're throwing up your hands and saying "that's not my job" - are you really leading?

Yes, it takes time. Yes, it takes patience. It also takes an open mind. A person to ask Why have we accepted the relationship between the field and office as so disconnected? And - why are we hesitating to fix it? It's possible, but you'll have to lead. You'll have to admit what you've outgrown and where you want to really see change - then commit to it.

Join Jen today as a construction professional (in or out of the field/office) and Reflect, Observe, Listen - to Evolve and see where you can make a difference, leader!

© 2025 Perpetual Capacity Coaching & Consulting, LLC. The Stop. Drop. & R.O.L.E.™ and The Great Outgrown™ frameworks are original, proprietary works created by Perpetual Capacity Coaching & Consulting, LLC. All concepts, names, processes, and stories shared in this episode are protected by copyright. Reuse, reproduction, or republishing of this content — in part or whole — requires prior written permission.

This episode contains early ideas and concepts that are being expanded and refined in The Great Outgrown™. All rights reserved.

Today on Stop. Drop. & ROLE, we're asking a hard question: What happens when the people we trust to develop and spend time with our young or new talent, mentors, aren't actually equipped to do the job? Maybe they're stuck in old ways. Maybe they’ve internalized poor habits. Whatever the case, the cost is high - for our teams, our culture, and our business.

Employees with effective mentors are 2.5x more likely to stay longer than five years. But when mentorship is misaligned, it becomes unhealthy and 43% of employees in a recent survey reported quitting a job due to poor leadership or mentorship.

Join Jen today as she explains why a person's manager should not be their mentor as well as the trouble with mentor programs that are mandatory and mentors in a queue, assigned by HR. Without a plan of frequent check=in's, you could be hurting your talent more than developing them. A true mentor program should be seen as "specially selected" - a prestigious opportunity to impact the organization and a chance for development and recognition.

Follow along with the important steps to awareness through Stop. Drop. Reflect. Observe. Listen & Evolve - to grow into a intentional, healthy mentorship program.

*There is an underlying notation to construction and manufacturing industries here as examples due to Jen's experience and subject matter expertise.

© 2025 Perpetual Capacity Coaching & Consulting, LLC. The Stop. Drop. & R.O.L.E.™ and The Great Outgrown™ frameworks are original, proprietary works created by Perpetual Capacity Coaching & Consulting, LLC. All concepts, names, processes, and stories shared in this episode are protected by copyright. Reuse, reproduction, or republishing of this content — in part or whole — requires prior written permission.

This episode contains early ideas and concepts that are being expanded and refined in The Great Outgrown™. All rights reserved.

Who Do You Bring to Work With You Every Day? | Leadership, Impostor Syndrome & Emotional Baggage at Work

Are you unknowingly bringing your past into your leadership? In this episode, we explore how personal history, emotional triggers, and old belief systems can shape how you lead, communicate, and make decisions - often without realizing it.

Using the Stop. Drop & ROLE method, you'll learn how to pause, reflect, and shift your internal narrative, whether you're leading a team, dealing with impostor syndrome, or struggling with identity during a career transition.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in self-doubt, over-explained in meetings, or led from fear instead of clarity, this episode will help you unpack what’s really going on and guide you toward healthier, more empowered leadership.

Perfect for mid-level leaders, emerging execs, and anyone ready to grow.

© 2025 Perpetual Capacity Coaching & Consulting, LLC. The Stop. Drop. & R.O.L.E.™ and The Great Outgrown™ frameworks are original, proprietary works created by Perpetual Capacity Coaching & Consulting, LLC. All concepts, names, processes, and stories shared in this episode are protected by copyright. Reuse, reproduction, or republishing of this content — in part or whole — requires prior written permission.

This episode contains early ideas and concepts that are being expanded and refined in The Great Outgrown™. All rights reserved.

Join Jen for a brief 12 minutes while she gives updates on the podcast, her business and book as spring kicks off in Colorado.

Things are changing & growing! Listen today to learn more

© 2025 Perpetual Capacity Coaching & Consulting, LLC. The Stop. Drop. & R.O.L.E.™ and The Great Outgrown™ frameworks are original, proprietary works created by Perpetual Capacity Coaching & Consulting, LLC. All concepts, names, processes, and stories shared in this episode are protected by copyright. Reuse, reproduction, or republishing of this content — in part or whole — requires prior written permission.

This episode contains early ideas and concepts that are being expanded and refined in The Great Outgrown™. All rights reserved.

This episode focuses on the way society is tossing around the word "TOXIC".

From social media to work circles, the word is being used to describe everyone and everything - in a way that seems a bit unhealthy.

Join Jen as she delves into the process of Stop. Drop. & ROLE to dig deep and reflect on whether or not we're using the word as a crutch - something quite easy and keeping us unaccountable, OR if things truly are that bad.

© 2025 Perpetual Capacity Coaching & Consulting, LLC. The Stop. Drop. & R.O.L.E.™ and The Great Outgrown™ frameworks are original, proprietary works created by Perpetual Capacity Coaching & Consulting, LLC. All concepts, names, processes, and stories shared in this episode are protected by copyright. Reuse, reproduction, or republishing of this content — in part or whole — requires prior written permission.

This episode contains early ideas and concepts that are being expanded and refined in The Great Outgrown™. All rights reserved.