Get Jasched
Get Jasched is where bold, emotionally intelligent leaders come to hear the conversations that others shy away from.
Hosted by leadership and wellbeing expert Jess Jasch, this weekly podcast dives into the real stories, practices, and challenges of modern leadership - with a focus on emotional depth, embodied presence, mental wellbeing, and powerful communication.
Whether you lead teams, movements, clients, or just yourself, these conversations will expand your thinking and support your growth.
Expect interviews, solo deep dives, and unexpected insights that connect the personal with the professional - because how you lead yourself is how you lead everything.
Visit www.j-leigh.com.au for more on Jess’s work in coaching, consulting and wellbeing leadership.
Episodes
183 episodes
Ep 181 - The power of presence in fast-paced environments
In a world where speed is celebrated and stillness feels impossible, presence has become a leadership advantage.In this episode, we explore what presence actually means - beyond mindfulness buzzwords - and why it’s the single most stabilisi...
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Ep 180 - Mindfulness & Resilience: The hidden drivers of high performance
What if your greatest performance edge isn’t about doing more, but being more aware?In this episode of Get Jasched, Jess explores how mindfulness strengthens resilience — not by eliminating stress, but by transforming how we respond to i...
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Ep 179 - Beyond the footy field: Leading women’s wellbeing in high-performance environments with Morgan Te Oka
What does it really take to lead with care and integrity inside high-performance environments?In this episode of Get Jasched, Jess is joined by Morgan Te Oka, a wellbeing professional working with women in NRL teams, to explore what true le...
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Ep 178 - Integration: THE skill for authentic leadership
You can learn, train, reflect and grow—but if you don’t integrate, nothing sticks. In this episode, I talk about what integration really looks like, how to apply it to your emotional and leadership growth, and why it’s the missing link in most ...
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Ep 177 - How comfort zones can sabotage your goals
Comfort zones feel safe... but they also keep you small.Comfort isn't always safe, and expansion isn’t always easy. This episode is a challenge and an invitation to step beyond what’s familiar, explore new edges, and stop letting fear dr...
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Ep 176 - What does 'being embodied' actually mean, and why it matters in leadership
“Embodiment” isn’t just yoga speak.It’s a leadership skill. It’s a nervous system tool. It’s a practice of presence that changes the way you communicate, decide, and relate.This episode breaks it all down—no fluff, all truth.<...
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Ep 175 - Over-Planning vs. Self-Trust: How to Lead Effectively
If you’re over-planning your way out of trusting yourself... this episode is a must.Structure isn’t bad. But when planning becomes a coping mechanism, you lose the magic of self-trust.🎧 In episode 175 of the Get Jasched podcast, I...
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Ep 174 - Somatics & Stress: Co-regulating nervous systems with Stacey Louise
Burnout, reactivity, overwhelm are not just about workload. And they don't just happen to adults. It’s a nervous system response, and there are plenty of environments where this work is so helpful in order to navigate fear. In this guest conver...
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Ep 173 - The 'Nice Girl' Hangover: Leading without people-pleasing
If you’re exhausted from trying to be liked, this is your wake-up call. We break down how people-pleasing shows up in your leadership voice, why it’s rooted in safety strategies, and how to shift into authentic authority.
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Ep 172 - Leadership Boundaries: Building community without the burnout
We hear “set boundaries” all the time—but what does that actually mean when you lead people, hold responsibility, and want to stay connected? This episode gets into the nuance of setting strong, flexible boundaries without shutting down or sell...
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Ep 171 - Burnout and masking: Neurodivergent, 'high-performing' women in leadership
Neurodivergent women in leadership face unique burnout challenges due to masking. Symptoms like emotional flatness, decision fatigue, & hyperawareness are often missed, leading to shame. It's time to reframe leadership standards. Is p...
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Ep 170 - How faith ministry can be used for education and empowerment: Susan Pickering takes us to real church
Leadership isn’t linear - and getting it “wrong” is part of the path, including how we learn and shift our understanding of what has always been 'how we've taught it'. In this episode, I talk with Susan Pickering about her experienc...
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Ep 169 - Being the 'strong one' : Leadership, wellbeing, and asking for help
If you're the one everyone leans on, this one’s for you. We explore the emotional labour and internal strain of being the ‘strong one’ - and why it’s time to reimagine what strength in leadership looks like, especially when you’re feeling stret...
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Ep 168 - Refugee advocacy, sport, & the power of speaking up against oppression with Roman Abasy
What does it mean to lead when everything is at stake?In this powerful episode, Roman Abasy shares his story of fleeing Afghanistan with his family, standing against the Taliban regime, and using his voice to advocate for safety, freedo...
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Ep 167 - Why emotional leadership is a competitive advantage
We’ve been taught to leave our feelings at the door in leadership, but what if your emotional depth is actually your biggest strength? In this episode, I break down what emotional leadership really means, why it’s your superpower (not your weak...
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Start Here: What Get Jasched Is Really About (relaunching August 2025!)
New here? Welcome. In this short intro, I’ll walk you through what Get Jasched is all about, what you can expect, and why emotional leadership, wellbeing, and communication are the real keys to thriving in your work and your life. W...
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We're realigning and refreshing!
And we'll be back soon after a short hiatus. I'm so excited for what we're doing to refresh behind the scenes, and after 5 years of doing this, a realignment is perfectly in time! It'll only be for a few weeks - and I th...
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Ep 166 - Deconstructing 'emotional' and 'hysterical' leadership
For decades (eons?) women and femmes have been derided for being "too emotional" to be leaders when some male leaders sit in plain sight spitting the dummy (and causing wars) when someone doesn't agree with them - or their illegal activities.
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Ep 165 - Building confidence in having your needs met
Expressing yourself and your needs, whether in personal contexts or professional ones, can take a lot of courage. It can also bring up a lot of nervous system activation if it's something you're unpracticed in or unsure about. Follo...
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Ep 164 - Navigating the fear of making mistakes
It's not about ‘trying’ to make mistakes, it’s about acknowledging we will inadvertently make mistakes - and LEARNING how to navigate them. Because we can’t stop emotions or upsets from happening - it’s HUMAN. But we can practice how to navigat...
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Ep 163 - Nervous system responses in hard conversations
Ever had that complete energy-draining, bottoming out feeling when you’re trying to - or caught in - a hard conversation that feels like it might derail you completely?This episode comes directly to you from a livestream series I held in...
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Ep 162 - Mental health days at work don't signify weakness
I think we have a semantics problem and a misunderstanding around what the words 'mental health' actually means. So, in this week's episode, I dive into it. If you have ever been unsure on using the words 'mental health' at work, th...
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Ep 161 - How I navigate disappointing news
Ever had those moments where you receive unexpected news and your whole body reacts? Maybe your face flushes, getting really hot, or your breathing hitches, and your mental focus blurs out everything but that news?I had that (in a smalle...
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Ep 160 - Getting through the grind with Brylee Brooks
Ever feel like life is a GRIND, and you're just struggling through it alone? This episode is here to help you feel way less alone in that, and even provide you with some helpful ways through. In this week's episode, Brylee Brooks - ...
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Ep 159 - On autism + ADHD diagnosis, learning how you work, and leadership on The Serena Hicks Show
This is a special episode this week, straight from Jess' guest spot on The Serena Hicks Show.In this episode, Jess is interviewed by her friend, mentor and coach Serena Hicks, and they chat all about self-leadership, understanding your o...
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