The JOY CEO
The JOY CEO
Podcast Description
The Joy CEO is the podcast for high-achieving professionals who are done chasing titles and tired of playing by outdated leadership rules. Hosted by former corporate VP turned Executive Coach Lori Pine, this show is your invitation to redefine success—and lead with more clarity, confidence, and joy.
Each week, you’ll hear bold, honest conversations with executives, trailblazers, and changemakers who are rising on their own terms. You’ll learn what it really takes to thrive at the top—from emotional intelligence and self-reflection to presence, purpose, and powerful leadership.
If you're ready to grow your impact and your well-being, hit subscribe. Because joy isn’t just personal—it’s a leadership superpower. And your rise starts here.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes around redefining success, leadership with joy, emotional intelligence, and overcoming corporate challenges. Episodes include discussions on the importance of visibility in career advancement, personal growth during career shifts, and incorporating joy as a leadership strategy, with specific examples like the Hula Hoop Theory and reflections on career setbacks.
The Joy CEO is the podcast for high-achieving professionals who are done chasing titles and tired of playing by outdated leadership rules. Hosted by former corporate VP turned Executive Coach Lori Pine, this show is your invitation to redefine success—and lead with more clarity, confidence, and joy.
Each week, you’ll hear bold, honest conversations with executives, trailblazers, and changemakers who are rising on their own terms. You’ll learn what it really takes to thrive at the top—from emotional intelligence and self-reflection to presence, purpose, and powerful leadership.
If you’re ready to grow your impact and your well-being, hit subscribe. Because joy isn’t just personal—it’s a leadership superpower. And your rise starts here.
Ep 18 – Reinventing Yourself and Leading with Heart: Insights from Jennifer Kay
Summary:
In this insightful and wisdom-filled conversation, Lori sits down with Jennifer Kay—an executive search professional and coach with 25 years of experience in the pharmaceutical and biosciences industries. From building teams for breakthrough cancer treatments at Merck and Moderna to guiding leaders through career reinvention, Jennifer shares how relationships, reflection, and alignment can unlock clarity and joy in leadership.
This episode isn’t just about finding the right role—it’s about reconnecting with your values, embracing change, and leading with purpose and heart. If you’re navigating uncertainty, reinventing yourself, or simply craving more joy in your leadership journey, this conversation will inspire you to pause, reflect, and realign.
🔑 Key Takeaways:
Relationships Are the Real Currency
Jennifer emphasizes that strong, authentic relationships are at the heart of effective leadership and career growth.
→ Audience follow-up: How intentional are you about nurturing your professional network?
Clarity Comes Through Reflection
Taking time to pause and reflect helps leaders uncover alignment between their values, skills, and next steps.
→ Audience follow-up: What’s one reflection question you need to ask yourself right now?
Reinvention Requires Courage
Jennifer shares her journey of transitioning from executive search to executive coaching, highlighting that fear can be a signal to reinvent yourself.
→ Audience follow-up: Where is fear showing up in your career—and how could it point you toward growth?
Self-Identity Shapes Leadership
Your sense of self deeply impacts how you lead and how others experience your leadership.
→ Audience follow-up: Are you leading from a place of clarity—or confusion?
Joy Is Not Optional
Even in high-pressure industries like pharma and biosciences, Jennifer stresses that joy is essential for resilience and long-term success.
→ Audience follow-up: What brings you joy in your work—and how can you build more of it into your day-to-day?
🔎 Mentioned in the Episode:
- Jennifer’s work building teams at Merck and Moderna for breakthrough cancer treatments
- The power of executive assessments in leadership development
- A transformative hike that reshaped Jennifer’s perspective
- Lessons from navigating COVID-19 challenges as a leader and coach
✨ Reflection Prompts:
- Where in your career are you being invited to reinvent yourself?
- Who in your network do you need to reconnect with this season?
- How do you measure joy in your leadership journey?
🧠 Who This Episode Is For:
- Leaders in transition or navigating uncertainty
- Executives seeking alignment between values and career goals
- Professionals in high-pressure industries looking to sustain clarity and joy
- Anyone curious about blending leadership with purpose and heart
📩 Want to Go Deeper?
- Reconnect with a mentor, colleague, or friend this week—strengthen your network.
- Journal on the question: What does joy look like in my leadership right now?
- Connect with Lori on LinkedIn or Instagram.
- Learn more about coaching, retreats, and leadership support at loripine.com.
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