Stop Performing Leadership - Lead With Real Impact
Jen Werner
Identity-First Leadership Coach
Build a leadership style that fits and is sustainable. Lead, your way.
Most managers think their leadership struggles mean they’re missing a skill. So they work harder, try new tactics, mimic leaders they admire… and still feel off. Most leadership programs tell you what to do. This one helps you understand why you do what you do - and how to lead from the truth underneath it.
The real issue isn’t ability.
It’s that you’ve been leading in ways that don’t match who you are. And when you’re out of sync with yourself, things that should feel natural start to feel strained. Your greatest leadership strength is often the part of you you’ve been overlooking.
This course gives you a place to stop performing and return to the leader you actually are. No scripts. No templates. No more “be like them.”
You’ll finally name what’s been feeling off, see patterns you couldn’t see on your own, and feel the relief of understanding how your natural motivation shapes your impact. And you’ll learn to lead in a way that feels steadier, clearer, and more like you.
This isn’t leadership improvement. It’s leadership alignment - and once you feel what alignment actually feels like, you won’t settle for performing ever again.
What you’ll learn
This course helps you return to the leader you already are, the one you’ve been overlooking.
Identify the patterns, values, and experiences shaping your leadership.
Analyze the impact your behavior creates for others.
Gain clarity about who you really are as a leader - not who you’ve been performing.
Discover the motivation behind your behavior and decisions.
See when your fuel helps, and when it creates friction.
Use your strengths without overextending yourself.
Recognize which expectations of leadership come naturally to you.
Reduce misunderstandings and tension in everyday interactions.
Build healthy habits you can apply immediately and sustain over time.
Identify the emotional impact you have on people around you.
See where trust, clarity, or consistency thrive or may break down.
Recognize which needs of your team you meet naturally, and which you miss.
Identify the one area of leadership that matters most right now.
Choose small, realistic behaviors that strengthen your impact each day.
Create a clear, personalized roadmap for leading, your way.
Learn directly from Jen
Jen Werner
Leadership Coach | Strengths Nerd | Helping Leaders Lead Their Way
Who this course is for
Manager/Mid Manager – You look steady on the outside but inside you’re drained, reactive, and wondering why leadership still feels heavy.
Team Lead/Project Manager – You carry leader-level responsibility without the authority and this imbalance is getting harder to ignore.
Newly Promoted IC – You’ve always been the dependable one, and now leading people brings new expectations no one ever actually explained.
Prerequisites
Curiosity About Your Leadership
If you’ve ever wondered why you lead the way you do, you’re ready for this course.
Willingness to Explore Your Impact
No special skills or tools needed, just an openness to seeing what your leadership creates.
A Growth Mindset, Not Perfection
It's not about getting it ‘right.’ It’s about trying new behaviors and noticing what feels more aligned.
What's included
Live sessions
Learn directly from Jen Werner in a real-time, interactive format.
Small-Group Breakout Discussions
Connect with peers, share experiences, and see your patterns more clearly through reflection.
Optional Post-Session Office Hours
Stay after each session for open Q&A, coaching, and deeper discussion in a less structured space.
Two Private 1:1 Coaching Sessions
Founding cohort members receive two private sessions for tailored insight and deeper reflection.
Community of Support
Share wins, questions, and clarity moments with peers who get it - no judgment, no posturing.
Lifetime Access to Recordings
Revisit sessions anytime. As you grow the material will meet you differently - familiar lessons becoming new insights. Use the recordings to refresh and re-align your leadership over time.
Certificate of completion
Share your leadership development investment on LinkedIn or with your organization.
Maven Guarantee
This course is backed by the Maven Guarantee. Students are eligible for a full refund through the second week of the course.
Course syllabus
10 live sessions • 5 projects
Week 1
Feb
10
Live Session: Seeing Yourself Clearly as a Leader
Tue 2/105:00 PM—6:30 PM (UTC)Feb
10
Bonus Session: Office Hours & Guided Project Time
Tue 2/106:45 PM—7:45 PM (UTC)Optional
Discovering the Leader You Already Are
Project #1: Leadership Identity
Week 2
Feb
17
Live Session: What Drives You as a Leader
Tue 2/175:00 PM—6:30 PM (UTC)Feb
17
BONUS! Post-Session Office Hours & Guided Project Time
Tue 2/176:45 PM—7:45 PM (UTC)Optional
What Fuels Your Leadership and How It Shows Up
Project #2: Leadership Motivation
Free resource
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Your Leadership Fuel: What Drives You and How To Harness It
Recognize how you show up at work
Leadership is influence. Spot how you act and react to lead with more clarity, greater ease, and less stress.
What drives how you lead and why it works (or doesn't)
Name the motivation behind your actions, how it helps or hurts, and how it shapes your impact at work.
Lead with intention, your way
Define your drive to influence action that fits you, not the version of leadership you were taught to mimic.
Schedule
Live sessions
2-3 hrs / week
Live Sessions (90 min): This is where the core learning happens. We’ll teach, reflect, share, and connect the dots. Optional Bonus Session / Project Time (60 min): Right after the live session. Use this time to start your project while the material is fresh.
Tue, Feb 10
5:00 PM—6:30 PM (UTC)
Tue, Feb 10
6:45 PM—7:45 PM (UTC)
Tue, Feb 17
5:00 PM—6:30 PM (UTC)
Projects
1-2 hrs / week
Project Submission (Due Thu EOD): You’ll reflect, write, and submit one simple project each week. Plan for 20–30 minutes outside of class. Instructor Feedback (Mon AM): You’ll get brief, personalized feedback to help you integrate what you’re learning before the next session.
Testimonials
Jen’s tailored approach was exactly what I needed. The perspective shifts and reflections we uncovered were deeper and more life-changing than I expected. She helped me understand the underlying complexities behind my patterns, and her insight created lasting change.
Amy P
Project Accountant - Construction IndustryWhen I started at a new company with a brand-new team, Jen helped me use my strengths to establish myself and build relationships. Together we looked at my early wins and struggles through my strengths, and she guided me through exercises that helped me understand what leading a team would feel like for me, what would come naturally and what would be more challenging.
Jen gave me practical ways to grow and supported me every step of the way. She’s truly at your side, cheering you on.
Lauren B
Project Manager - Healthcare/Tech IndustryJen helped me see patterns in myself I never noticed, even after decades of personal work. She helped me understand my strengths in ways that changed how I work, how I lead, and how I show up with others. Her perspective opened doors I didn’t know were there, and I still use what I learned from her every day.
Meagan R
Operations Director - Healthcare/Non-Profit
Who Will Benefit Most From This Course:
Leaders who feel “off” but can’t explain why
Something in your leadership feels harder than it should, even though you’re capable and steady.People tired of performing a version of leadership that doesn’t feel like them
You’ve tried adapting, mimicking, and “acting like that leader,” but it's costing more than it gives.Managers, team leads, and ICs who want leadership to feel more natural
You don’t want scripts or formulas, you want leadership that actually fits who you are.High achievers who carry everything quietly and are tired of the weight
You’re just tired of holding it together without knowing why it feels so hard.Leaders who sense they’re getting in their own way, but can’t yet see how
You can feel something underneath your patterns, you just haven’t named it yet.People who want to feel steady, grounded, and true to themselves at work
You’re not looking for tricks, you want leadership that feels honest and sustainable.
It's NOT For You If:
You want quick fixes or one-size-fits-all tools
You want a rigid framework or a step-by-step formula
You’re looking for scripts or the exact words to say
You’re unwilling to reflect on your own patterns
You believe authority alone makes you a leader
Frequently asked questions
Still unsure if this course is right for you?
If you’re considering joining but want to understand whether this course fits your challenges and goals, you can book a short clarity call with me.
Book a 30-minute clarity call
$950
USD