The 9 “Bad” Traits That Will Help You Grow with Author Jenny Wood

Have you ever let fear of failure, uncertainty, or judgment hold you back from going after what you truly want? In this episode, we dive into the principles of Wild Courage with author Jenny Wood. We break down three of the nine bold traits she explores in her book—how to be positively manipulative, obsessed, and shameless—to achieve extraordinary success in business and life. Jenny shares how a bold moment on a New York subway shaped her fearless approach, how she landed her dream job at Google, and the powerful strategies she now uses as an entrepreneur to build relationships, close deals, and grow her business.

Get ready for a conversation packed with insights on influence, persistence, and self-advocacy. Whether you're looking to grow your business, advance your career, or simply take bigger, bolder steps in life, this episode will challenge you to rethink what it means to be fearless. Tune in now—this is your chance to learn how to apply Wild Courage to your own journey!

 

Topics We Cover in This Episode: 

• The surprising way fear of judgment holds us back—and how to push through it

• How to be “manipulative” in the best way possible (yes, really!)

• Why being obsessed isn’t a bad thing—it’s the key to success

• The strategy that got Jenny hired at Google (hint: she didn’t just apply online)

• How to use the "pencil sharpener" tactic to win people over and close deals

• The simple shift in your emails that makes people say “yes” faster

• Why your biggest missed opportunity might be not being shameless

• The unexpected power of asking the right question in a networking call

 

If you’re ready to step up and take action, connect with Jenny and dive deeper into Wild Courage. Visit itsjennywood.com for free resources, follow her on LinkedIn and Instagram, and grab a copy of Wild Courage at wildcouragebook.com. If this episode inspired you, share it with a friend and tag us on social media—we’d love to hear how you're embracing Wild Courage!

 

Resources Mentioned:

Order your copy of Give to Grow

Get the Supplemental materials for Give to Grow

Get a copy of your GrowBIG Playbook today!

Email Jenny at: [e-mail]

Buy Wild Courage at: https://a.co/d/5M4vFNy

Download the resources Jenny mentioned at: itsjennywood.com/mo