Business for Humans

Breaking Free from Routine: The Art of Effortless Consistency

Join our conversation as we explore the balance between routine and spontaneity. Jaime shares personal insights on how embracing a routine can minimize overthinking and streamline both personal and professional life. Discover the empowering role of exercise in self-care, and learn how establishing simple habits can enhance productivity without stifling creativity. We delve into practical strategies, from automating daily tasks to selecting the best days for business activities. Learn how to create easy, sustainable routines that free your mind for the things that truly matter.
Jaime Bancroft Gennaro helps founders and executives grow personally and professionally without burning out. Her work seamlessly blends sharp business insight with a deep commitment to human-centered leadership, making her a trusted guide for those seeking sustainable growth, clarity, and balance in both their work and personal life.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaimegennaro/
If you’d like to keep learning and take the next step, join our weekly newsletter—take our burnout quiz or business health assessment—or schedule a strategy call with Jaime. You’ll find it all at http://practica.consulting
 
 

Stop Undercharging: Own Your Value, Raise Your Rates

In today's episode, host Jaime Gennaro, business coach and consultant, explores the often misunderstood relationship between money and self-worth. This episode delves into wealth and capitalism, challenging the notion that wanting to earn money is inherently greedy. Instead, we redefine money as a means of freedom and opportunity, both for yourself and others.
Discover the importance of valuing your unique skills and services, and learn how to determine pricing that reflects your true worth confidently. Whether you're a consultant, coach, or small business owner, you'll find practical insights on setting fair rates and understanding the real cost of your work.
Jaime shares personal anecdotes about investing in oneself, including a significant leap of faith during COVID, illustrating how paying for growth can be transformative. She also debunks the assumptions about clients' financial situations, emphasizing the need to charge fairly without preconceived notions.
Tune in to rethink your approach to pricing and embrace the empowering potential of money in your business life.
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Jaime Gennaro is a seasoned business consultant and coach with 25 years of experience helping companies achieve sustainable growth and leadership success. She has held leadership roles in marketing and operational strategy across various industries, including tech startups and creative agencies. Jaime specializes in business coaching for entrepreneurs and guiding leaders in balancing personal and professional growth. She focuses on reducing burnout, achieving business clarity, and developing entrepreneurial leadership strategies for long-term success.
If you need a thought-partner to help you organize your business vision, visit practica.consulting to book a call.
Resources & Links:
🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaimegennaro/ 
🔗YouTube webinar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYXukqV4-G4&feature=youtu.be
Podcast music by: Luca Gennaro
 

How Confidence Helps Your Business

In this episode, we delve into the often-overlooked emotional journey of entrepreneurship. We discuss the inevitable ups and downs of running a business and how worry and fear can hold us back. Using personal anecdotes and experiences, the episode highlights the importance of shifting from a mindset filled with worry to one of belief and confidence. By embracing belief, entrepreneurs can overcome challenges and stay motivated in their journey. Discover practical insights on how to ground yourself in times of downturns and emerge stronger with a renewed sense of purpose and alignment.
Resources & Links:
🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaimegennaro/ 
🔗YouTube webinar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYXukqV4-G4&feature=youtu.be
Enjoyed the podcast? Leave us a review & share it with a fellow business owner!
Jaime Gennaro is a seasoned business consultant and coach with 25 years of experience helping companies achieve sustainable growth and leadership success. She has held leadership roles in marketing and operational strategy across various industries, including tech startups and creative agencies. Jaime specializes in business coaching for entrepreneurs and guiding leaders in balancing personal and professional growth. She focuses on reducing burnout, achieving business clarity, and developing entrepreneurial leadership strategies for long-term success.
If you need a thought-partner to help you organize your business vision, visit practica.consulting to book a call.
Podcast music by: Luca Gennaro

Unlock Leadership Energy to Grow Your Business

Are you feeling overwhelmed running your business? Struggling to inspire your team, set boundaries, or lead with confidence? In this episode of Business for Humans, we dive deep into Leadership Energy—what it is, why it matters, and how you can harness it to build a thriving agency.
Many company leaders believe they need to be outgoing, aggressive, or fit a certain mold to be successful. But true leadership isn’t about ego, authority, or overworking yourself—it’s about confidence, boundaries, and resilience.
Join us as we explore:✅ What Leadership Energy is (and isn’t)✅ Why confidence—not control—is the foundation of great leadership✅ The power of boundaries and how they prevent burnout✅ How to stop blaming others and take full ownership of your agency’s growth✅ Real-world examples of leaders who transformed their mindset and leadership style
If you want to empower your team, grow your company or creative agency, and lead with clarity and purpose, this episode is for you!
Timestamps:
00:00 – What is Leadership Energy?02:10 – Leadership myths: Why you don’t need to be aggressive to be a great leader05:05 – The #1 key to leadership: Confidence (and how to build it)08:12 – Setting boundaries: The secret to preventing burnout and earning respect12:00 – Why people-pleasing leaders struggle—and how to stop doing it16:00 – How great leaders inspire teams toward a common goal20:25 – A real-life transformation: From frustrated manager to inspiring leader24:00 – Final thoughts: Bringing Leadership Energy into your daily life
Resources & Links:
🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaimegennaro/ 
🔗YouTube webinar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYXukqV4-G4&feature=youtu.be
Enjoyed the podcast? Leave us a review & share it with a fellow creative agency leader!
Jaime Gennaro is a seasoned business consultant and coach with 25 years of experience helping companies achieve sustainable growth and leadership success. She has held leadership roles in marketing and operational strategy across various industries, including tech startups and creative agencies. Jaime specializes in business coaching for entrepreneurs and guiding leaders in balancing personal and professional growth. She focuses on reducing burnout, achieving business clarity, and developing entrepreneurial leadership strategies for long-term success.
If you’re facing an exit strategy or leadership transition, visit practica.consulting to book a call.
Podcast music by: Luca Gennaro
 

From Startup to Sale: The Leadership Journey of a Creative Agency Owner: An Interview with Steve Osborne

In this episode of Business for Humans, Jaime Gennaro sits down with Steve Osborne, founder of Osborne Pike, to discuss his journey from launching a creative agency to successfully exiting after 24 years. Steve shares hard-won leadership lessons and the unexpected challenges of scaling and then exiting.
🚀 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✔️ The realities of growing and exiting a creative agency – and what most founders overlook✔️ The toughest decisions agency owners face (including hiring, delegation, and restructuring)✔️ Why politics and leadership dynamics inside agencies can determine long-term success✔️ The role of business development in sustaining growth – and why many agencies get it wrong✔️ How Steve knew it was time to step away and what he learned from the transition
Whether you’re scaling your agency, thinking about an exit, or looking for smarter leadership strategies, this episode delivers real-world insights you can apply right now.
🎧 Listen now and learn how to navigate the highs and lows of agency leadership with confidence.
👉 Need help with an exit strategy or agency consulting? Visit practica.consulting/contact to book a call.
📢 If you found this episode valuable, leave a review and share it with other agency leaders!
Jaime Bancroft-Gennaro helps leaders and entrepreneurs grow sustainable, purpose-driven businesses with clarity, strategy, and human-centered leadership. As a business coach, consultant, and author, Jaime is passionate about guiding professionals to scale their businesses with intention—without burnout. With a background in high-growth companies and leadership development, Jaime specializes in aligning vision with actionable strategies that drive meaningful, lasting success.
Jaime’s upcoming book, Grounded: A 30-Day Guide to Feeling Whole Again, serves as a roadmap for leaders and professionals looking to reconnect with their purpose, prevent burnout, and build momentum in their careers and businesses.
Join her community for insights on growth, leadership, and personal transformation. Sign up for our weekly newsletter at http://practica.consulting.
Podcast music by: Luca Gennaro
 

What to Do After a Layoff: A Step-by-Step Guide to Recovery and Reinvention

Join Jaime Gennaro, author, career coach, and founder of Practica Consulting, as she delves into the complexities of career change, layoffs, and personal reinvention. In this insightful episode, Jaime provides practical advice and emotional support to those facing career uncertainty, addressing the importance of acknowledging grief, embracing new opportunities, and exploring creative avenues beyond the traditional 9-to-5 grind. Aimed at anyone impacted by recent layoffs or feeling stagnant in their career, this episode offers guidance and encouragement to navigate challenging transitions with authenticity and community.
Jaime Bancroft-Gennaro helps leaders and entrepreneurs grow sustainable, purpose-driven businesses with clarity, strategy, and human-centered leadership. As a business coach, consultant, and author, Jaime is passionate about guiding professionals to scale their businesses with intention—without burnout. With a background in high-growth companies and leadership development, Jaime specializes in aligning vision with actionable strategies that drive meaningful, lasting success.
As the host of Business for Humans, Jaime Bancroft Gennaro shares insights on leadership, business growth, and personal development. Jaime’s upcoming book, Grounded: A 30-Day Guide to Feeling Whole Again, serves as a roadmap for leaders and professionals looking to reconnect with their purpose, prevent burnout, and build momentum in their careers and businesses.
Sign up for her newsletter at: http://practica.consulting.
Podcast music by: Luca Gennaro

How to Build Emotional Intelligence as a Leader

Discover why emotional intelligence is the secret weapon for effective leadership in today's challenging business environment.
In this episode, Jaime Bancroft Gennaro, business coach and founder of Practica Consulting, discusses the critical impact of emotional intelligence on team engagement, productivity, and company success.
Learn how ignoring emotional intelligence can lead to disengaged teams, high turnover, and lost revenue, and why fostering open communication and collaboration is essential for overcoming toxic work cultures. Gain insights on bridging the gap between leadership and production teams, and explore strategies to promote a healthier, more dynamic organizational culture.
Jaime Bancroft-Gennaro helps leaders and entrepreneurs grow sustainable, purpose-driven businesses with clarity, strategy, and human-centered leadership. As a business coach, consultant, and author, Jaime is passionate about guiding professionals to scale their businesses with intention—without burnout. With a background in high-growth companies and leadership development, Jaime specializes in aligning vision with actionable strategies that drive meaningful, lasting success.
Jaime’s upcoming book, Grounded: A 30-Day Guide to Feeling Whole Again, serves as a roadmap for leaders and professionals looking to reconnect with their purpose, prevent burnout, and build momentum in their careers and businesses.
Join the community by signing up for Jaime's weekly newsletter for insights on growth, leadership, and personal transformation.
http://practica.consulting
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Unlocking Leadership Potential with Dr. Lisa Colledge

Join business coach Jaime Gennaro and Dr. Lisa Colledge, an expert in cognitive diversity and inclusive leadership, in an open and engaging conversation about the complexities of leadership development. In this episode, they delve into reasons why some leaders resist growth, explore the impact of team dynamics on success, and introduce inventive strategies to foster internal change.
The candid dialogue between Jaime and Lisa covers various challenges faced by leaders who are often too focused on profits and least interested in strengthening leadership skills or team development. They provide insights into managing leadership egos and the disconnect between what could be achieved through investment in team dynamics versus traditional profit-centric approaches.
Together, they explore how instilling trust and framing collective goals opens doors to collaborative problem-solving and boosts overall team morale.
Offering a 'sneaky middle way,' they share unconventional yet effective tactics for mid-tier managers and teams to subtly influence change and capture leadership interest through proven metrics and successful outcomes.
Tune in for practical guidance to create a positive shift in organizational leadership and culture.
RESOURCES:
Jaime and Lisa run leadership programs as a part of the River Consulting Group.
Book a call to talk through your organizational challenges at: http://practica.consulting/contact
Check out Lisa's free neuro-inspired 12-Step Program.
Podcast Music by: Luca Gennaro

Overcoming Fear and Discomfort: The Mindset Shift That Changes Everything

In this episode, Jaime Gennaro, seasoned business consultant and coach, discusses the transformative mindset shifts that are necessary for success in both job hunting and business growth. Jaime discusses the shared skills required for both endeavors, emphasizing the importance of overcoming discomfort and the role persistence plays in finding fulfillment.
Jaime candidly shares her experiences, drawing parallels between the challenges of starting a business and seeking employment. She highlights the emotional hurdles faced in both processes, such as vulnerability and self-doubt, and provides strategies to navigate them.
Listeners are encouraged to consider entrepreneurship a viable path, leveraging the same networking and outreach skills used in job searching. Jamie inspires individuals to step into a bold new realm where their unique voices can make a difference in the competitive business landscape.
Jaime Gennaro is a seasoned business consultant and coach with 25 years of experience helping companies achieve sustainable growth and leadership success. Jaime specializes in business coaching for entrepreneurs and guiding leaders in balancing personal and professional growth. She focuses on reducing burnout, achieving business clarity, and developing entrepreneurial leadership strategies for long-term success.
Learn more about Jaime at http://practica.coaching
 
Podcast music by: Luca Gennaro 

Great Leaders Collaborate Rather Than Command

In this episode of "Business for Humans," Jaime Gennaro, business coach and founder of Practica Consulting, discusses transforming our leadership ideas within modern workplaces. Jaime compares two distinct leadership styles by using relatable metaphors from service industries. This episode emphasizes the importance of collaboration, trust, and transparency in leadership to build more motivated and productive teams.
Jaime candidly discusses the challenges organizations face with outdated leadership models and the pressing need for change. She explores how current and aspiring leaders can shift toward a more inclusive and collaborative approach by leveraging their team's creativity and potential. Jaime further provides insightful strategies for team leaders to create an open and supportive work environment where team members feel valued and heard.
Tune in to learn how adopting a new leadership paradigm can improve workplace outcomes and help usher in a new era of dynamic, collectively empowered teams. Jaime also offers practical advice for anyone looking to rise into leadership positions and actively contribute to reshaping corporate culture for the better. Don't miss the chance to discover how a shift in leadership style could revolutionize your approach to management and pave the way for sustainable success.
Executive coaching provides a structured path forward for leaders looking to refine their approach and develop the skills needed to foster high-performing teams. The Practica Consulting Executive Coaching Program is designed to help leaders at all levels build confidence, enhance strategic thinking, and cultivate a leadership style that drives individual and organizational success.
Learn more about how executive coaching can support your growth.
http://practica.consulting/programs
If you'd like to set up a consult call with Jaime, find a time on her calendar here:
http://practica.consulting/contact