Lead with Swagger
Lead with Swagger, hosted by Jennifer Sukalo, is your go-to podcast for bold, purposeful leadership and personal transformation. Whether you're fresh out of school, navigating a midlife pivot, or completely reinventing yourself, this show is your invitation to lead with confidence, clarity, and unapologetic authenticity.
Jennifer—an executive coach, TEDx speaker, and award-winning author with over 30 years of experience—has helped more than 50,000 leaders around the world unlock their potential. Her unique approach blends behavioral science, real-world insight, and practical, doable strategies that empower you to lead your career, your business, and your life with intention.
Each episode delivers compelling conversations, actionable tools, and transformative wisdom to help you break free from fear and self-doubt—and instead lead with clarity, courage, and yes, swagger.
This isn’t just about success. It’s about fulfillment, alignment, and becoming the most powerful version of yourself.
The question is: Are you ready to lead?
Episodes
58 episodes
The 3 Stages of Reinvention – How Successful Women Start Over Without Losing Everything
What happens when you’ve built a successful life—but it no longer feels like yours?In this powerful episode of Lead With Swagger, Jennifer Sukalo breaks down the 3 stages of reinvention that successful women expe...
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19:06
When Success Isn’t Enough – The Awakening No One Talks About
What happens when you’ve checked every box—career, income, recognition—yet something still feels missing? In this episode, Jennifer Sukalo speaks directly to high-achieving women who look successful on the outside but feel disconnected on the i...
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You Are Already Enough: How to Silence Self-Doubt and Lead with Confidence
In this powerful episode of Lead With Swagger, Jennifer Sukalo tackles the self-doubt, fear, and imposter syndrome that hold so many leaders back. She challenges listeners to stop waiting for more credentials or permission and start be...
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10:15
Busy Doesn’t Mean Valuable: How to Align Your Work with What Matters Most
In this episode of Lead With Swagger, Jennifer Sukalo challenges the belief that being busy equals being valuable. She breaks down why your worth has nothing to do with productivity and guides leaders through a powerful mindset shift—f...
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10:16
Stop Waiting for Permission: Become the Adult You Need
In this episode, Jennifer Sukalo breaks down what it truly means to become the adult in your own life—letting go of old approval-seeking patterns, reframing your inner voice, setting boundaries, and stepping fully into your personal authority. ...
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10:39
The Power of Progress: Reframing Your Next Chapter
In this transformative episode, Jennifer breaks down the powerful mindset shift from “starting over” to progressing forward. Through honest stories—from divorce to career pivots—she shows how every experience adds to who we become rath...
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10:11
Stop Waiting for Perfect—Begin the Journey
In this episode, Jennifer Sukalo explores the power of letting go, taking imperfect action, and trusting the journey—even when you don’t have the full plan. She shares personal stories of leaps of faith, unexpected breakthroughs, and how embrac...
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8:52
The Wisdom Episode: Little Life Mantras That Change Everything
In this episode, Jennifer shares her most powerful life mantras—simple, memorable nuggets of wisdom designed to shift your mindset, spark clarity, and reconnect you to your personal power. From owning your worth to choosing joy, these bite-size...
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22:53
How Gratitude Builds Your Strength, Resilience, and Swagger
In this solo episode, Jennifer breaks down the real meaning of gratitude—beyond cliché quotes and toxic positivity. Through powerful stories, mindset reframes, and the Japanese concepts of Kansha and Kintsugi, she shows how gr...
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14:25
The One Habit Quietly Sabotaging Your Happiness
In this solo episode, Jennifer Sukalo exposes the one habit secretly draining your confidence, joy, and mental energy: constant judgment. From snap opinions about others to the harsh labels we place on ourselves, Jennifer reveals how judgment s...
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11:55
Stop Saying “I Should”: The One Word That Changes Everything
In this episode, Jennifer Sukalo reveals how one small but powerful shift—from saying “I should” to “I choose”—can transform the way you lead your life. Through real stories and practical steps, she highlights how your daily language shapes you...
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11:57
Stop Letting Others Define You: Rewrite the Story
In this episode, Jennifer Sukalo breaks down how to dismantle other people’s biases and redefine how they see you—intentionally and powerfully. Through a bold courtroom story and a personal workplace moment, she shows how preparation, confidenc...
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11:47
Stand for Something: Finding Your Convictions in a Noisy World
In this powerful and reflective episode of Lead With Swagger, Jennifer Sukalo challenges listeners to take an honest look at what they truly stand for. Using the real-life story of Coach Joseph Kennedy — a man who stood firm in ...
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12:47
Your Wake-Up Call: Stop Waiting for Permission and Start Leading Your Life
Have you ever felt like a spectator in your own life — stuck in the passenger seat while your dreams fade in the rearview mirror? In this empowering episode of Lead With Swagger, Jennifer Sukalo shares how one small, intentional...
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10:05
Stop Assuming & Start Asking: The Secret to Stronger Leadership
In this episode, Jennifer Sukalo breaks down how assumptions silently damage relationships, communication, and leadership success. She reveals practical strategies to stop expecting others to read your mind — and start communicating clearly so ...
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11:56
The Power of Choice — Jennifer Sukalo on Breaking Free from Fear and Finding Faith
In this heartfelt episode of Lead With Swagger, Jennifer Sukalo opens up about one of the hardest seasons of her life — a painful divorce, financial struggle, and the brink of losing everything — and the single choice that chang...
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12:54
The Secret to True Swagger: Confidence, Storytelling & Self-Belief with Marika Flatt
In this episode of Lead With Swagger, host Jennifer Sukalo sits down with PR powerhouse Marika Flatt, founder of PR by the Book, to explore what true swagger really means—and why it’s not about being the loudest ...
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Stop Saying “I’ll Try”: The Hidden Leadership Habit That Kills Trust
How many times have you said, “I’ll try”? In this fiery episode of Lead With Swagger, Jennifer Sukalo, leadership expert and author of Lead with Swagger, unpacks why those two little words are kryptonite for trust, a...
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9:25
Embracing Change with Swagger: How to Turn Fear into Fuel
In this empowering episode of Lead With Swagger, Jennifer Sukalo breaks down the four stages of the Change Curve — Denial, Resistance, Exploration, and Commitment — and shows how to move from fear and uncertainty to confidence a...
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13:16
Lead with Gratitude: The Hidden Power of Appreciation
In this episode of Lead With Swagger, Jennifer Sukalo reveals the secret leadership skill that costs nothing but changes everything — appreciation. Discover how genuine recognition fuels motivation, strengthens connection...
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10:38
Stop Rushing the Next Win: Be Exactly Where You Are
In this episode of Lead With Swagger, Jennifer Sukalo dives into one of the most overlooked leadership lessons — giving yourself permission to be exactly where you are. Through a powerful story about a dropped football pass, she illust...
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10:44
Refuel Your Swagger: How Rest, Recovery, and Recharging Drive Peak Performance
In this energizing episode of Lead With Swagger, Jennifer Sukalo breaks one of leadership’s biggest myths — that relentless hustle equals success. Instead, she reveals why the real secret to sustaining excellence lies i...
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13:07
Lead With Swagger at Every Age: Finding Joy in the Journey
In this heartfelt episode of Lead With Swagger, Jennifer Sukalo opens up about embracing the aging process with gratitude and grace. Through personal stories—including the profound lesson she learned after losing her sister—Jennifer re...
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9:53
Change the Question, Change the Connection
In this inspiring episode of Lead With Swagger, Jennifer Sukalo reveals how one powerful question can shift conversations from surface-level to soul-deep. Discover how asking “Whose life did you positively impact today?” can transform ...
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From “I Will” to “I Am”: The Mindset Shift That Changes Everything
In this episode of Lead With Swagger, Jennifer Sukalo reveals how your thoughts shape your actions, habits, and results—and how reprogramming them is the key to unlocking your next level of success. Inspired by a powerful client breakt...
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