The Work of You
This is a podcast about the leadership that matters most — the kind that starts from within.
Hosted by certified behavioral coach and Enneagram expert Jen Ostrich, The Work of You is for high-achieving humans ready to stop repeating patterns and start leading themselves differently.
Through insights from coaching, the Enneagram, and her own personal inner overhaul, Jen brings honesty, humor, and sharp emotional clarity to the table. With real talk, self-awareness tools, and a healthy dose of tough love, she helps you uncover what’s driving you, shift what’s no longer serving you, and ultimately do the work of you — one honest episode at a time.
This isn’t about fixing yourself. It’s about finally understanding yourself — so your choices, relationships, and leadership can actually align with who you truly are.
The Work of You
Leading with Humanity
What if the most powerful thing a leader could do wasn't to have all the answers -- but to stay deeply human and authentic in the process?
Leadership isn’t about being perfect—it’s about being real. In this heartfelt conversation, Jen shares stories and lessons on how to lead with empathy, curiosity, and courage, even when the world feels uncertain. Learn how human-centered leadership can transform not only your team but the culture you create together.
Episode topics:
- What it means to lead with humanity and considering the role of empathy + authenticity + imperfection
- The leadership drift - when we lose our humanity
- Remembering the SCARF model and the role humanity plays in meeting these social needs [refer back to Episode 14]
- Practical invitations to lead with humanity
Coaching Prompts:
- Where might you have traded being human for being efficient?
- What’s one relationship that could use a little more humanity from you right now?
- What's one small step you can take to move more toward humanity?
Resources | Links:
Episode 19: The Art of Real Connection
