Breaking Barriers to Leadership

Breaking Barriers to Leadership - Exposing the Hidden Reality | Season 5 | Episode 11

In this episode, we go deep with Jennifer Recla to discuss an important question: What keeps women leaders from rising?

Jennifer is a coach, trainer, and outdoor adventurer. We're going to explore the challenges women face in leadership and the practical ways to overcome them. Inspired by How Women Rise, Jen will shine a light on the habits that hold us back—perfectionism, downplaying accomplishments, overusing “we” instead of “I,” and struggling to find the right voice in the room.

We explore:

• The invisible rules women leaders often follow—and how to break them
• Why owning your voice and accomplishments matters
• Simple shifts that build confidence, resilience, and influence

This conversation is for any woman who has wondered if she’s “too much” or “not enough”—and for anyone ready to rise with confidence and clarity. But here's the thing, we want your voice to be part of the conversations too; Share your thoughts! We'll be sure to respond.

About Jen Recla:
As a coach, trainer, and outdoor enthusiast, Jen is on a mission to awaken passion, joy, and the spirit of adventure in leadership. With over 15 years of experience in leadership, organizational development, and coaching, she specializes in creating growth experiences that inspire and equip leaders to navigate their workload effectively, lead with confidence, and build high-performing, engaged, and resilient teams.

Jen leverages her top Gallup strengths of woo, maximizer, communication, futuristic, and arranger to make learning fun and impactful, helping leaders work smarter, not harder. When she’s not coaching or training, you’ll find her exploring the outdoors, where she draws inspiration for her work helping leaders embrace adaptability & the thrill of growth.

Connect with Jen:
www.jenrecla.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferrecla/

Exposing the Hidden Reality is a weekly gathering for women who are ready to get real, ask better questions, and push back against the biases and barriers that shape our lives, work, and leadership.

Here, we:
✨ Dive into bold conversations with brilliant women
✨ Spotlight untold stories and truths
✨ Challenge hidden systems and social norms
✨ Share practical insights—with a side of sass and sisterhood

This isn’t just a podcast, it’s a platform for our collective voice.

Have you lived through something that exposed hidden biases, reshaped how you lead, or changed the way you see yourself and the world?


Women and allies who are ready to speak truth, to name what's been silenced, and to spark change through authentic conversation are always invited to join us so we can hear your story. This is a platform for our collective and individual voices; where your voice matters and your experience can light the way for others navigating similar terrain. Click Here to Apply

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Connect with Sandra Wint:
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Photography of Sandra Wint + Annette Garsteck taken by Katie Garlock, Portrations | Intro and Outro Music + Stock Media provided by BlueFoxMusic / Pond5.