How Self-Leadership Fuels Real Impact with Organizational Consultant Dr. Jacqueline Robinson - Episode 331
Feb 04, 2026
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Organizational consultant Jacqueline Robinson joins me for a powerful conversation on authenticity, leadership, and what it truly means to lead from within. We explore my proprietary framework, Authentic Imprint™—the alignment of strengths, core values, mission, and emotional recognition—and how these elements shift depending on the season of life you’re in. Jacqueline shares how her mission of elevating people and celebrating culture has served as a North Star throughout her career, even during seasons of caretaking, entrepreneurship, and personal disruption. Her reflections reinforce that authenticity isn’t static—it’s a daily practice of self-management.
We also went deep into emotional recognition and energy management, especially in a world filled with distraction, pressure, and constant task switching. Jacqueline highlightes how awareness—naming emotions before they shape behavior—allows leaders to respond instead of react. From leveraging CliftonStrengths intentionally, to dialing strengths up or down when needed, to redefining productivity as managing energy instead of time, this conversation is a reminder that leadership starts internally. When we lead ourselves well, alignment follows—and so does impact, whether locally or globally.
Top 3 Takeaways:
- Authentic leadership starts with alignment: When strengths, values, mission, and emotional awareness work together, leadership feels more natural and sustainable.
- Emotional recognition is a leadership skill: Pausing to notice and name emotions helps leaders stay grounded, focused, and intentional—especially during stressful seasons.
- Manage energy, not just time: True productivity comes from protecting attention, prioritizing what matters most, and honoring what fuels your well-being.
Episode Minutes:
- Minute 3: Exploring the Authentic Imprint Assessment
- Minute 9: Understanding Strengths and Emotional Recognition
- Minute 15: Aligning Actions with Values
- Minute 29: Managing Energy vs. Time
Links + Resources from This Episode:
- Learn more about Jaclynn’s work at www.jaclynnrobinson.com
- Explore purpose-driven products at www.jaclynnrobinson.com/shop
- Follow Jaclynn on Instagram (@drjaclynnrobinson)
- Take the free 3-minute Authentic Imprint™ Assessment
- Get a copy of Dana’s book, The Internal Revolution: Lead Authentically and Build Your Personal Brand from Within
- Learn more about The Strengths Journal
About Dr. Jaclynn Robinson
Dr. Jaclynn Robinson has consulted with and coached over 750 individuals, managers and senior executives across industries, including Fortune 500, Big Tech, professional sports, entertainment and media, healthcare, higher education, and biotech. Common topics often include culture change, engagement, wellbeing, development, and performance management.
She has cohosted 3 seasons of Gallup’s “CliftonStrengths Podcast” on the topics of workplace wellbeing, engagement, and strengths-based development. She was most recently a guest on the “Unstoppable Mindset” podcast and the “Mental Selling” podcast, with the most downloaded episode to date titled, “Leaning Into Your Strengths to Thrive in Sales.” Dr. Robinson is a member and contributor of Forbes Coaches Council and was a contributing editor to Gallup’s Wallstreet Journal Bestseller, “Wellbeing at Work: How to Build Thriving and Resilient Teams.”
She received a bachelor’s degree in sociology with an emphasis in criminology from the University of Oklahoma, a master’s degree in psychology from Pepperdine University, a master’s degree in criminology, law and society from the University of California - Irvine, and a doctorate degree in international psychology with an emphasis in organizations and systems from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology.
She is ACC certified with the International Coaching Federation, CliftonStrengths certified with Gallup, Inc., and Builder Profile 10 trained with Gallup, Inc.
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