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In this episode of the Driven Leaders Podcast, host John Patterson sits down with Janine McClintock—leadership coach, CEO of J9 Leading Solutions, and author of Stir It Up! Stay Relevant. Together, they explore what it truly means to be a leader in today’s ever-changing world.

Key takeaways from this episode:

Why self-awareness is the foundation of great leadership

The power of servant leadership and how real leaders lift others

How to lead with curiosity and resilience through disruption and change

The impact of giving back and building community-minded organizations

The importance of continuous improvement (Kaizen) in leadership growth

📘 Learn more about Janine and her work:

Visit the Stir It Up! Stay Relevant website: https://www.stiritupbook.com/

Explore J9 Leading Solutions: https://www.j9leadingsolutions.com/

Buy the book on your favorite platform:

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/STIR-UP-Relevant-Self-Coaching-Parable/dp/B0D31NXBBS/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.bQ8_rJECkbUOMnkqEM_S2A.2YYRyj5ZofQv8xNL2vPSxz2lzkFmu27bFL1r-qK_m8g&qid=1715631016&sr=8-1

Barnes & Noble: https://tr.ee/6-ADit6Kum

Balboa Press (Publisher): https://www.balboapress.com/en/bookstore/bookdetails/856253-stir-it-up

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Whether you're a business owner, manager, or aspiring leader, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you grow as a person of influence—both in your workplace and in your community.

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No matter what happens in life, change will always be a part of it. But since it is a never-ending cycle, you just need to know where you currently are to get through it. Amy Vetter sits down with Janine McClintock, CEO of J9 Leading Solutions, who shares her life experiences and the many lessons she has learned about living with and navigating change. She talks about her career journey, from working in her family's bakery to establishing her own consulting practice. Janine highlights key experiences that shaped her entrepreneurial path and approach to work-life balance. She also discusses her approach to maintaining work-life boundaries while pursuing her professional goals, drawing on lessons learned from her entrepreneurial family.

Chapters:
[00:00] Intro
[02:45] Janine McClintock, CEO of J9 Leading Solutions
[08:16] Finding A Healthy And Inclusive Work Culture
[16:09] Transitioning To The Entrepreneurial Life
[20:43] Importance Of Doing The Inner Work
[24:03] Writing STIR IT UP!
[20:19] Creating Boundaries Between Play And Work
[33:27] Answering Rapid-Fire Questions About Health
[37:45] Amy’s Mindful Moments

Reclaim Your Agency | Self Coaching for Nonprofit Leaders with Janine McClintock

Nonprofit leadership is demanding. Budgets shift. Staff transitions happen. Expectations rise. In the middle of all that pressure, there is still one thing you always have: the ability to choose your next move.

In this episode of The Nonprofit Edge, Chris Looney sits down with Janine McClintock, founder of J9 Leading Solutions and author of Stir It Up, to explore the power of agency.

Janine defines agency in practical terms: your capacity to choose your response, even when you cannot control your circumstances. Through real stories and actionable tools, she shares how leaders can shift from urgency and reactivity to clarity and intention.

You will learn:

• The difference between agency and control
• How leaders unintentionally forfeit their power
• The “Power of Three” framework for building team accountability
• How to recognize when you are operating from fear, habit, or choice
• Simple daily self coaching questions to strengthen confidence and alignment
• Why reclaiming agency unlocks possibility

If you have ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or reactive in your leadership, this conversation will help you reset.

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One of the most practical leadership ideas shared by Janine McClintock during The Nonprofit Edge podcast was what she calls “The Power of Three.”

Too often leaders bring problems upward without first slowing down long enough to think critically about the situation. Janine shared a framework she used with her teams that encouraged self-coaching, ownership, and stronger decision making.

Before bringing a challenge forward, team members were asked to come prepared with:

• Three important pieces of information about the situation

• Three possible consequences if the issue is not addressed

• Three possible solutions

The power of this approach is that it does not require someone to have everything figured out. It simply requires them to think. And that changes everything. Instead of creating dependency, leaders begin developing problem solvers. Instead of reacting emotionally or impulsively, teams learn how to pause, reflect, and engage with challenges more intentionally.

Janine made a powerful point during the episode: when people are invited into the thinking process, they begin practicing agency. They begin seeing themselves not as passive participants waiting for answers, but as contributors capable of helping shape outcomes.

That is leadership development in action. The Power of Three is simple, practical, and immediately applicable for nonprofit leaders trying to build healthier, stronger, more empowered teams.

Thank you, Janine McClintock, for such thoughtful wisdom on The Nonprofit Edge.

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Tired of waiting for someone else to guide your career? It's time to take charge.

Join us for a chat with Janine McClintock, author of Stir It Up, an empowering book where she shares her proven strategies for self-coaching and leadership development. Discover how to identify your unique strengths, overcome challenges, and achieve your goals.

With years of experience as a leadership consultant, Janine offers practical advice and actionable steps to help you become your own best coach. Whether you're looking to advance your career, improve your relationships, or simply live a more fulfilling life, Stir It Up is the guide you need.

Check out and grab a copy of her book:
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One of the most powerful moments from The Nonprofit Edge conversation with Janine McClintock came when she shared what she most hopes people discover through her work: “You already have what you need inside of you.”

So many leaders quietly wrestle with self-doubt, uncertainty, comparison, or the feeling that they are somehow lacking. Janine reminded us that agency begins when we stop waiting for someone else to rescue us, validate us, or hand us the answers.

That doesn’t mean leadership is solo work. It means we can learn to coach ourselves through the questions, challenges, and decisions that leadership inevitably brings. We can seek mentors, lean on peers, and invite support while still recognizing that the ability to move forward already exists within us.

One of the most practical leadership lessons from this conversation was the importance of asking ourselves better questions: What am I afraid of? What pattern am I repeating? What choice do I have in this moment? If I were fully aligned with my values, what would I do next?

Great leaders are not people who have every answer. They are people willing to pause, reflect, ask honest questions, and take the next step forward.

This was such a thoughtful and encouraging conversation with Janine McClintock, and I think nonprofit leaders especially will find it deeply relatable.

Check out the full episode on YouTube with this link: https://youtu.be/zyXkJC56HVU