About this episode
Jennifer Selby Long is no stranger to messy transformations. With three decades of experience in executive coaching, digital change, and tech leadership, she helps seasoned professionals navigate the personal minefield that comes with professional change. In this second installment, Jennifer dives deep into neuroscience-backed insights on why we sabotage ourselves—and how to stop. She breaks down how our brains are wired for fear, how to spot the voice of the “judge,” and how misplaced loyalty to bad bosses or toxic companies keeps people stuck. But she doesn’t stop at analysis—she arms Gen Xers with tactical empathy, reframing techniques, and political savvy to make their next move smarter. Because in a world where everyone’s changing, the winners aren’t the loudest—they’re the most self-aware. >>The Science of Self-Sabotage “Those negative voices? They’re not you. They’re old neural pathways—and you don’t have to obey them.” Jennifer explains how childhood-formed saboteurs derail adult decision-making—and what to do about it. >>How Judgment Blocks Reinvention “If you’re judging yourself or others, the judge neural network is in charge—and it’s contagious.” Learn how to spot the “inner judge” sabotaging your growth and weaken its grip before it wrecks your next chapter. >>Escape the Bad Boss Loop “Most people don’t leave bad bosses—they recreate them.” Jennifer outlines five traps professionals fall into when trying to escape toxic leadership—and how to break the cycle for good. >>Office Politics Without Selling Your Soul “You’re not imagining it—some power games are real. But empathy is your best defense.” From defensive email habits to managing power dynamics with grace, Jennifer offers non-sleazy tactics for Gen X leaders navigating messy org charts. >>Redefining What ‘Winning’ Looks Like “Change that sticks often doesn’t look like the win you planned—but it’s the win you needed.” A fresh lens on how to reframe wins, even if they come in smaller, slower, or stranger packages than you expected. _________________________ Connect with us: Host: Vince Chan | Guest: Jennifer Selby Long --Chief Change Officer-- Change Ambitiously. Outgrow Yourself. Open a World of Expansive Human Intelligence for Transformation Gurus, Black Sheep, Unsung Visionaries & Bold Hearts. EdTech Leadership Awards 2025 Finalist. 20 Million+ All-Time Downloads. 80+ Countries Reached Daily. Global Top 1% Podcast. Top 5 US Business. Top 1 US Careers. >>>180,000+ are outgrowing. Act Today.<<<