As I reflect on the incredible guests who’ve shared their stories so far on Season One of Tune Up Your Warrior, I’m reminded that leadership isn’t defined by a title.
Throughout my career, I’ve met people with leadership titles who didn’t lead—and so many without the title who led with courage, humility, and heart. The guests who’ve come on the podcast may not all be executives, but their values, honesty, and curiosity? That’s real leadership. And their stories have changed me.
Every conversation has reinforced this truth:
Our stories—especially the messy ones—aren’t liabilities. They’re our legacy.
Even the hard parts.
Especially the hard parts.
Because that’s how we grow, how we learn, and how we evolve into the leaders we’re meant to become.
There was a time when I was told my stories were “too negative” and “not executive material.” But when we only share the polished version of ourselves, we rob others of the chance to see what’s possible when we grow through what we’ve lived.
So if you have a story to tell, I’d be honoured to hold space for it.
Season Two is almost fully booked (still so humbling to say that…), but I’m still listening.
💌 Reach out to me at jenny@catalais.com
To all the Warriors who’ve shared your stories with Tune Up Your Warrior—thank you. Your honesty, heart, and courage have made this podcast what it is. You’ve shown that leadership is about values, not titles. I’m so grateful for every one of you.
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