Let's Get CLEAR- The Jennifer Rist Podcast

Most leaders avoid vulnerability, but what if it’s actually your greatest leadership superpower? In this video, Jennifer Rist, coach and consultant, breaks down why vulnerability in leadership isn’t weakness—it’s the key to trust, innovation, and stronger team culture. Backed by research from Deloitte, Harvard Business Review, and Brené Brown, you’ll discover how showing humility and authenticity increases connection, boosts psycho...

Ever wonder why you seem to scare people off during a conversation with you? In this video, “Why You’re Scaring People Away in Conversations (And How to Fix It Without Losing Your Spark),” I break down the psychology behind these “back away slowly” moments, including body language, tone, and nonverbal cues that might be sending the wrong signal. You’ll learn research-backed strategies from Harvard and other communication experts on...

Want to know how to command attention and earn respect at work? In this video, I share 7 research-backed steps to help you stand out in meetings, speak with confidence, and project leadership presence. You’ll learn how posture, clear communication, eye contact, boundaries, and strategic silence can make you more influential, respected, and heard. Whether you’re tired of being overlooked, talked over, or underestimated, these practi...

Avoiding workplace conflict might feel easier in the moment, but for leaders, it’s one of the fastest ways to lose trust, damage team morale, and hurt productivity. In this podcast/video, leadership coach Jennifer Rist shares why great leaders don’t dodge tough conversations—they navigate them with clarity, confidence, and strategy. You’ll learn why unresolved conflict costs U.S. businesses billions, how addressing tension can actu...

Struggling to manage your emotions at work—or even understand why you feel the way you do? In this video, Jennifer Rist, coach and creator of The CLEAR Method™, reveals the hidden emotional patterns that drive your reactions in high-stress environments. Learn how neuroscience, emotional intelligence, and past experiences shape your everyday responses—and how to spot and shift these patterns before they sabotage your communication, ...

Struggling to get your point across without raising your voice? In this podcast/video, I share The Secret to Being Heard Without Shouting. Discover research-backed strategies that help professionals communicate with clarity, confidence, and presence—even in high-pressure meetings or toxic environments. Learn why shouting actually reduces comprehension, how the “power of the pause” boosts your influence, and why your body language m...

Struggling with miscommunication at work? You’re not alone...unclear communication costs businesses over $12K per employee every year! In this video, I’ll show you how to Discover the Power of Clarity in Communication using a simple framework called the CLEAR Checkpoint™. Learn how to cut through the noise, be heard the first time, and boost your credibility with concise, logical, and authentic messaging. Whether you're leading...

Want to turn workplace conflict into collaboration, trust, and stronger team performance? In this podcast/video, I—a coach and consultant helping professionals master difficult conversations—break down how to transform tension into innovation using 5 proven skills: emotional intelligence, structured conflict resolution frameworks, style-awareness, psychological safety, and real-world practice. Discover how conflict costs companies ...

Struggling to give tough feedback without triggering tension, awkward silence, or the dreaded “noted”? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to keep tiptoeing around hard conversations. In this video, I’ll show you how to deliver honest, effective feedback without damaging trust or morale using The CLEAR Method™—my proven system to lead with confidence under pressure. Learn how to be direct but kind, open a real dialogue, and reduce ...

Want to be more engaging and memorable at work? In this video, Jennifer—coach and consultant behind The CLEAR Method™—breaks down how to enhance your executive presence using confident body language and powerful storytelling. Discover why charisma isn’t just for TED Talks and how 93% of your communication happens without saying a word. Backed by research from UCLA, Stanford, and Psychological Science, you’ll learn practical techniq...

Struggling to say “no” at work without guilt or backlash? In this podcast/video, I’ll share The Guilt-Free “No” Formula — a proven 4-step strategy to set boundaries, protect your time, and earn respect without damaging relationships. You’ll learn why always saying yes is a career trap, how to use confident “I don’t” language, and simple scripts to decline requests professionally. Backed by research from Gallup and the Journal of Co...

Tired of getting disrespected at work and not knowing what to say? I’ll teach you exactly what to say when someone talks down to you, throws shade, or tries to undermine you — without losing your cool or looking defensive.

I’m Jennifer, a coach helping professionals master difficult conversations, build confidence, and command respect in toxic workplaces. Backed by research from UC Berkeley and Harvard Business Review, I’ll share 5...

Struggling with workplace conflict or tense conversations that spiral out of control?

Communication coach and consultant Jennifer Rist breaks down how to master high-conflict situations with confidence—no more awkward silences or verbal grenades.

You’ll learn science-backed strategies to de-escalate tension, validate without agreeing, name the emotion, and redirect to shared goals. With 70% of workplace conflict tied to poor commun...