60 acast.com <![CDATA[Big Hair & Glasses]]> https://shows.acast.com/bighair-and-glasses en Jen Werner, Meredith Olsen, Jen Werner Coaching, MKO Strategies, Self-Awareness, Leadership, Strengths, Mindfulness,Career, Professionals, Burnout, Difficult People,Conflict Resolution,Management,self-help Leadership, Self-Acceptance, and Growth We’re not two coaches starting a podcast. We’re two women who’ve lived enough life to talk honestly and generously, without pretending we’re finished growing.

Big Hair and Glasses invites you into our friendship and our conversations about work, well-being, leadership, boundaries, relationships, and everything in-between. We’ll share practical tools, real stories, and the mindset shifts that help you feel clearer about what’s possible… even when you’re stuck.


And a reminder that you’re not alone.

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]]> We’re not two coaches starting a podcast. We’re two women who’ve lived enough life to talk honestly and generously, without pretending we’re finished growing.

Big Hair and Glasses invites you into our friendship and our conversations about work, well-being, leadership, boundaries, relationships, and everything in-between. We’ll share practical tools, real stories, and the mindset shifts that help you feel clearer about what’s possible… even when you’re stuck.


And a reminder that you’re not alone.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> false info+69838ad1e40a828748e34aae@mg-eu.acast.com 69838ad1e40a828748e34aae bighair-and-glasses episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/69838ad1e40a828748e34aae/1785342880863-7135dccc-a730-44a5-a9e3-29c4448b79f5.jpeg https://shows.acast.com/bighair-and-glasses <![CDATA[Big Hair & Glasses]]> Good Intentions and Generous Assumptions Good Intentions and Generous Assumptions Mon, 07 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT 17:15 6a5554513e018503d646b09e false https://shows.acast.com/bighair-and-glasses/episodes/bhag-good-intentions-and-generous-assumptions 6a5554513e018503d646b09e 69838ad1e40a828748e34aae bhag-good-intentions-and-generous-assumptions Do we armor up too quickly? full 2 Do we armor up too quickly?

No one wants to hear, “We need to talk.”

In this episode, we examine what we may be misunderstanding in others, why difficult conversations feel threatening, and how past experiences can cause us to armor up before anything has actually happened.

We highlight how seeing people more generously and more clearly can lower defensiveness, improve interactions, and make hard conversations more productive.

Connect with us for more great conversations:

Jen @ Jen Werner Coaching

Meredith @ MKO Strategies


The opinions expressed in this podcast are strictly those of Jen Werner and Meredith Olsen.

The advice or suggestions offered are not intended to take the place of individual 1:1 coaching or replace mental health resources.


Music used in this episode: "Forward Motion" by Reveille. Licensed for use by Big Hair and Glasses.

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]]> Do we armor up too quickly?

No one wants to hear, “We need to talk.”

In this episode, we examine what we may be misunderstanding in others, why difficult conversations feel threatening, and how past experiences can cause us to armor up before anything has actually happened.

We highlight how seeing people more generously and more clearly can lower defensiveness, improve interactions, and make hard conversations more productive.

Connect with us for more great conversations:

Jen @ Jen Werner Coaching

Meredith @ MKO Strategies


The opinions expressed in this podcast are strictly those of Jen Werner and Meredith Olsen.

The advice or suggestions offered are not intended to take the place of individual 1:1 coaching or replace mental health resources.


Music used in this episode: "Forward Motion" by Reveille. Licensed for use by Big Hair and Glasses.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> The Non-Linear Path to Growth The Non-Linear Path to Growth Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:01:00 GMT 21:50 6a5553517987e974ea0291e8 false https://shows.acast.com/bighair-and-glasses/episodes/bhag-the-non-linear-path-to-growth 6a5553517987e974ea0291e8 69838ad1e40a828748e34aae bhag-the-non-linear-path-to-growth What do weight-lifting, Ratatouille, and bulldozing have to do with growth? full 1 What do weight-lifting, Ratatouille, and bulldozing have to do with growth?

This episode explores how growth often begins with discomfort, self-awareness, and the realization that the path you are on no longer fits.

Connect with us for more great conversations:

Jen @ Jen Werner Coaching

Meredith @ MKO Strategies


The opinions expressed in this podcast are strictly those of Jen Werner and Meredith Olsen.

The advice or suggestions offered are not intended to take the place of individual 1:1 coaching or replace mental health resources.


Music used in this episode: "Forward Motion" by Reveille. Licensed for use by Big Hair and Glasses.

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]]> What do weight-lifting, Ratatouille, and bulldozing have to do with growth?

This episode explores how growth often begins with discomfort, self-awareness, and the realization that the path you are on no longer fits.

Connect with us for more great conversations:

Jen @ Jen Werner Coaching

Meredith @ MKO Strategies


The opinions expressed in this podcast are strictly those of Jen Werner and Meredith Olsen.

The advice or suggestions offered are not intended to take the place of individual 1:1 coaching or replace mental health resources.


Music used in this episode: "Forward Motion" by Reveille. Licensed for use by Big Hair and Glasses.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> <![CDATA[The Origin of Big Hair & Glasses]]> Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT 10:59 6a5508f0420a266ecbd62252 false https://shows.acast.com/bighair-and-glasses/episodes/bhag-the-origin-story 6a5508f0420a266ecbd62252 69838ad1e40a828748e34aae bhag-the-origin-story full Big Hair & Glasses. Really? That's our leadership podcast name?

Sure is!

Come meet Jen and Meredith and discover the reasons behind the name.

Connect with us for more great conversations:

Jen @ Jen Werner Coaching

Meredith @ MKO Strategies


The opinions expressed in this podcast are strictly those of Jen Werner and Meredith Olsen.

The advice or suggestions offered are not intended to take the place of individual 1:1 coaching or replace mental health resources.


Music used in this episode: "Forward Motion" by Reveille. Licensed for use by Big Hair and Glasses.

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]]> Big Hair & Glasses. Really? That's our leadership podcast name?

Sure is!

Come meet Jen and Meredith and discover the reasons behind the name.

Connect with us for more great conversations:

Jen @ Jen Werner Coaching

Meredith @ MKO Strategies


The opinions expressed in this podcast are strictly those of Jen Werner and Meredith Olsen.

The advice or suggestions offered are not intended to take the place of individual 1:1 coaching or replace mental health resources.


Music used in this episode: "Forward Motion" by Reveille. Licensed for use by Big Hair and Glasses.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Trailer Trailer Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT 0:53 6a57ff19cebd1afd4484aeb9 false https://shows.acast.com/bighair-and-glasses/episodes/bhag-trailer 6a57ff19cebd1afd4484aeb9 69838ad1e40a828748e34aae bhag-trailer trailer Welcome to our Podcast - Big Hair & Glasses

We are Jen & Meredith and we're so glad you found us.

We created this podcast to share professional insights grounded in real-life experience—the major challenges, messy moments of growth, surprising moments of grace under pressure, and everything in between.

With more than 20 years of experience in corporate America, each of us has learned that leadership, communication, personal growth, and self-acceptance are not only essential to success at work—they also play a meaningful role in creating more fulfilling personal lives.


Our mission:

To help make the world a better place, one listener, one business, one team at a time.


Thanks for joining us!

Jen & Meredith

Connect with us for more great conversations:

Jen @ Jen Werner Coaching

Meredith @ MKO Strategies


The opinions expressed in this podcast are strictly those of Jen Werner and Meredith Olsen.

The advice or suggestions offered are not intended to take the place of individual 1:1 coaching or replace mental health resources.


Music used in this episode: "Forward Motion" by Reveille. Licensed for use by Big Hair and Glasses.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Welcome to our Podcast - Big Hair & Glasses

We are Jen & Meredith and we're so glad you found us.

We created this podcast to share professional insights grounded in real-life experience—the major challenges, messy moments of growth, surprising moments of grace under pressure, and everything in between.

With more than 20 years of experience in corporate America, each of us has learned that leadership, communication, personal growth, and self-acceptance are not only essential to success at work—they also play a meaningful role in creating more fulfilling personal lives.


Our mission:

To help make the world a better place, one listener, one business, one team at a time.


Thanks for joining us!

Jen & Meredith

Connect with us for more great conversations:

Jen @ Jen Werner Coaching

Meredith @ MKO Strategies


The opinions expressed in this podcast are strictly those of Jen Werner and Meredith Olsen.

The advice or suggestions offered are not intended to take the place of individual 1:1 coaching or replace mental health resources.


Music used in this episode: "Forward Motion" by Reveille. Licensed for use by Big Hair and Glasses.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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