The Heart-led Leader
The Heart-Led Leader is a podcast for courageous souls who are ready to live and lead with authenticity, purpose, and joy.
Hosted by Melissa Thomson - Leadership & Transformation Coach, Speaker, and School Founder - this show shares powerful insights, inspiring guest conversations, and practical tools to help you
✨ignite your Inner Rebel - breaking free from outdated systems and structures,
✨cultivate courage for authentic expression,
✨lead a life aligned with your unique soul.
As the world rapidly changes, you’ll be inspired, uplifted and supported to embrace the most aligned version of you, for the greatest impact within your family, community and the world.
The Heart-led Leader
Jennifer Jefferies, The Present Day Wise Woman: Empowering Women's Voices
In this inspiring episode of The Heart-led Leader, Melissa welcomes Jennifer Jefferies - keynote speaker, author, podcast host, naturopath, and self-described “present-day Wise Woman.”
Jen shares her powerful mission: to revive the forgotten archetype of the crone, reclaiming wisdom, courage, and voice for women in midlife and beyond. Together, Melissa and Jen explore the shifting landscape of leadership, the balance of feminine and masculine energy, and the importance of integrity, creativity, and self-care in a world that often silences women’s voices.
From grounding practices and aromatherapy to leadership lessons from Marianne Williamson, Jen offers practical and soulful strategies for women to reconnect with their power, use their voices, and embrace their authentic presence.
Key Takeaways & Insights
- The Return of the Wise Woman: Why reclaiming the crone archetype matters for women in leadership and life.
- Balancing Energies: How integrating both masculine (doing) and feminine (being) energies creates more authentic leadership.
- Integrity in Action: Jen’s story of walking away from a leadership role that clashed with her values.
- Creative Courage: Why allowing yourself to “be bad” at something at first is essential to growth.
- Grounding & Presence: Practical tools like essential oils, nature time, and even a Wonder Woman cape to stay grounded and confident.
- The Power of Voice: How women can speak up safely, intentionally, and collectively to create cultural change.
Reflection Questions / Prompts
- Where in your leadership or life have you silenced your voice, and what would it look like to reclaim it?
- How do you currently balance masculine “doing” energy with feminine “being” energy in your leadership or daily life?
- What personal non-negotiables (like sleep, nature, or exercise) could you prioritize to sustain your energy and presence?
- Think of a time you acted out of integrity. How did it strengthen your leadership or self-trust?
- What small but powerful step could you take this week to connect more deeply to your wisdom and creativity?
Contact Jen
LINKED IN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferjefferies/
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thepresentdaywisewoman/
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/jennifer.jefferies.10/
YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferjefferiesoz
Connect with Melissa
Ready up-level-up your leadership and lead with more presence, clarity and courage? I've packaged my key insights on the foundations of leading with heart, and created this course for you: Heart-led Leadership Essentials is a self-paced, online short course for busy leaders. Access at melissat.live
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