Power Skills with Janna

About Power Skills with Janna

Welcome to Power Skills with Janna, a podcast where we dive into the nitty-gritty of leadership development, behavioural change, and cultural transformation. I'm Janna Jones, and I'm thrilled to have you here! I know that as a leader, you have a lot on your plate. You're juggling competing priorities, managing a team - plus the one at home and humans are hard work! and don't forget you! you're also trying to achieve your goals. It can be tough, and it's okay to admit that you need support, a sounding board, a safe space and an outlet. I'm here for that! As someone who's been in leadership - whether through influence or direct reports and leadership development in a tough male dominated industry for 15 years, I've seen a LOT. I've worked with executives in multi-billion dollar organisations, personal leaders, technical professionals, and emerging leaders, and I'm slowly starting to convince people that what we have traditionally called the "soft skills" are actually the most powerful skills in your leadership toolkit. But let's be real here: It isn't easy. It can be challenging to communicate effectively, overcome imposter syndrome, or lead authentically and with emotional intelligence. Humans are hard work - us included. I know, I've been there. I've failed hard, hurt deeply, learned a lot dusted myself off and built up the courage to fail again. But its worth it - ohhhh the impact you can have. That's why I do what I do. In this podcast I'm committed to sharing insights with practical tips and strategies that you can apply in both your personal and professional life, with a side of brutal reality so we can refocus on whats within our control. So if you're looking to unleash your potential and lead a more fulfilled life, then I'm here for you. Tune in, subscribe, and let's explore together. And if you have any questions or topics you'd like me to cover, feel free to connect with me on socials. I look forward to hearing from you.

Publisher

Janna Jones

Category

business · education · education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

23 Aug 2024

Latest episode

2 Feb 2026

Latest episodes

42 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   2 Feb 2026

   42. AI to Amplify Your Leadership

   In this future-proofing episode of Power Skills with Janna, Janna Jones explores how AI can enhance—not replace—your leadership. From faster insights (40% per McKinsey) to reducing cognitive load, AI frees you for empathy, creativity, and connection. Janna shares neuroscience insights (dopamine for innovation, oxytocin for trust), stories of leaders gaining hours for strategic work, and practical ways to use AI for data trends, decision-making, team development, and brainstorming—always with the human touch. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why AI is a leadership ally, not a threat. How to use AI for efficiency and unbiased insights. Practical tools to boost decision-making and team growth. Ways to spark creativity while maintaining authenticity. How to integrate AI ethically and keep humanity first. 🎧 Tune in for reflection prompts, real leader stories, and a challenge to try one AI-supported task. Connect on LinkedIn @PowerSkillsDevelopment or visit www.PowerSkillsDevelopment.com (http://www.powerskillsdevelopment.com/?referrer=grok.com). Subscribe to Power Pause for fortnightly leadership nudges. Leverage AI wisely, friends!

2. 

   19 Jan 2026

   41. Seeking a Mentor

   In this episode of Power Skills with Janna, We work through how to take charge of your career growth by seeking out and building your own mentoring relationships—no formal program required. Janna shares why mentoring accelerates success (5x more likely promotions, 20% higher satisfaction), unpacks the neuroscience of trust and learning (mirror neurons, oxytocin), and offers practical steps to identify mentors, make thoughtful asks, nurture the relationship, and know when to evolve. With stories of leaders who turned coffee chats into career catalysts, this episode is your roadmap to proactive mentoring. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why mentoring is a career accelerator at any stage. How to clarify what you need from a mentor. Practical ways to identify and approach potential mentors. How to nurture the relationship and give back value. When and how to evolve or expand your mentoring circle. 🎧 Tune in for Janna’s real stories, neuroscience insights, and a challenge to make one mentoring ask this week. Connect on LinkedIn @PowerSkillsDevelopment or visit www.PowerSkillsDevelopment.com (http://www.powerskillsdevelopment.com/?referrer=grok.com). Subscribe to Power Pause for fortnightly leadership nudges. Seek mentors intentionally, friends!

3. 

   5 Jan 2026

   40. Influence: Leading Without Authority

   In this episode of Power Skills with Janna, we explore the leadership superpower that matters most in today’s matrix world: Influence Without Authority. With 67% of work happening outside formal reporting lines (Harvard Business Review, 2022), Janna unpacks Robert Cialdini’s 7 Principles of Persuasion—the gold standard of ethical influence. From reciprocity and social proof to scarcity, authority, consistency, liking, and unity, she shares neuroscience insights (amygdala resistance vs. oxytocin trust) and real stories of leaders turning resistance into collaboration. Practical tools and a 3-step influence formula make this immediately actionable. Because what you focus on, you amplify. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why influence, not authority, drives 67% of modern work. How Cialdini’s 7 principles (backed by decades of research) work with human psychology. Practical ways to give first, use social proof, create urgency, and build unity. A 3-step formula (Reciprocity + Social Proof + Scarcity/Unity) for any influence conversation. How to make influence ethical, intentional, and powerful. 🎧 Tune in for stories of leaders shifting from 40% to 92% success, neuroscience insights, and a challenge to influence someone without using your title. Connect on LinkedIn @PowerSkillsDevelopment or visit www.PowerSkillsDevelopment.com (http://www.powerskillsdevelopment.com/?referrer=grok.com). Subscribe to Power Pause for weekly leadership nudges. Influence wisely, friends!

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