by Jaze Gutierrez
Jaze in PODgress is a leadership and growth podcast where I share real-life workplace experiences while growing in Learning and Development. From emotional intelligence and supervisory skills to soft skills and mindset shifts, this podcast blends practical leadership insights with honest reflections from the journey. This isn’t about having it all figured out — it’s about learning, leading, and growing in real time.
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2/19/2026
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May 17, 2026
<p>In this episode of Jaze in PODgress, we talk about one of the most difficult, yet most important parts of leadership: boundaries.</p><p><br></p><p>How do you stay warm and approachable without losing authority?</p><p>How do you care for people without carrying everything emotionally?</p><p><br></p><p>As young leaders grow into bigger responsibilities, relationship dynamics begin to change. What once felt casual and easy can suddenly become complicated when expectations, accountability, and leadership enter the picture.</p><p><br></p><p>Through personal reflections and relatable workplace realities, Jaze unpacks the difference between kindness and people-pleasing, why boundaries are necessary for sustainable leadership, and how protecting your peace does not make you less compassionate.</p><p><br></p><p>Because leadership is not about choosing between warmth and authority.</p><p><br></p><p>It’s learning how to balance both.</p><p><br></p><p>Topics Covered</p><p>• Why boundaries are important in leadership</p><p>• The struggle of young leaders with authority and relationships</p><p>• Kindness vs people-pleasing</p><p>• Professional boundaries and emotional sustainability</p><p>• Why saying “no” is sometimes necessary</p><p>• Creating healthy workplace dynamics</p>
April 26, 2026
<p>In this episode of Jaze in PODgress, we talk about one of the most challenging parts of leadership — giving feedback.</p><p><br></p><p>Why does feedback often feel personal?</p><p>Why do some conversations motivate us, while others make us doubt ourselves?</p><p><br></p><p>Jaze shares a personal story from his early career believing in the idea that “feedback is the breakfast of champions,” yet struggling to receive it without taking it as an attack. Through reflection and experience in leadership training, he unpacks how both delivery and intention shape how feedback is received.</p><p><br></p><p>Because the truth is, feedback is not just about what you say.</p><p>It’s about how you make people feel while hearing it.</p><p><br></p><p>If you’re a leader, supervisor, or someone growing in your career, this episode will help you handle feedback conversations with more clarity, empathy, and impact.</p><p><br></p><p>Topics Covered</p><p><br></p><p>• Why feedback feels personal</p><p>• Personal experience with receiving feedback</p><p>• Common mistakes in giving feedback</p><p>• The sandwich method explained simply</p><p>• Feedback vs criticism</p><p>• Creating safe and constructive conversations</p>
April 19, 2026
<p>In this episode of Jaze in PODgress, we talk about a leadership factor that is often overlooked but can make or break teams: psychological safety.</p><p><br></p><p>Why do some people stay silent in meetings?</p><p>Why do others choose to leave their jobs not because of workload, but because they don’t feel safe?</p><p><br></p><p>Through real conversations, personal experiences, and insights from high-performing teams like Google, Jaze unpacks how the environment leaders create directly impacts how people show up, speak up, and grow.</p><p><br></p><p>This episode also gets personal because of sharing the realities behind onboarding 150+ employees for a pre-opening team, navigating self-doubt, anxiety, and the quiet pressure that comes with growth.</p><p><br></p><p>Because leadership is not just about managing tasks.</p><p><br></p><p>It’s about creating spaces where people feel safe to be heard, to make mistakes, and to become better.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Topics Covered</p><p><br></p><ul><li> What psychological safety really means</li><li> Why employees leave due to unsafe environments</li><li> Lessons from high-performing teams</li><li> Leadership pressure and internal struggles</li><li> Creating safe spaces for growth and expression</li><li> Small leadership actions that build trust</li></ul>
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Jaze in PODgress is a leadership and growth podcast where I share real-life workplace experiences while growing in Learning and Development.
From emotional intelligence and supervisory skills to soft skills and mindset shifts, this podcast blends practical leadership insights with honest reflections from the journey.
This isn’t about having it all figured out — it’s about learning, leading, and growing in real time.
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