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Stories & Reflection


The Presence Reset: What I’m Leaving Behind to Lead with More Power in 2026
January has a way of inviting performance.
New goals. Clean slates. Confident declarations about what’s coming next.

Jen Coken
Jan 14 min read


Lighting the Path of Leadership: A Hanukkah Reflection
Hanukkah has always meant something different to me than it did to most kids I grew up with.
I was raised in Kalamazoo, Michigan, and in my elementary school, there were exactly two Jewish kids.

Jen Coken
Dec 4, 20254 min read


When She Finally Spoke, the Room Went Still
Stories from Women Who Decided to Get Unignorable
No one wakes up and decides to mute themselves.

Jen Coken
Oct 4, 20254 min read


Strategic Storytelling to Share Your Vision, Drive Influence, and Amplify Your Impact
Ever noticed how a great story can stop you mid-scroll, keep you glued to your seat, or leave you replaying it in your mind for days? Now imagine if your leadership had that kind of power. Here’s the thing: it can.

Jen Coken
Jan 31, 20255 min read


The Hard Truth About Women in STEM: Mental Health
May is mental health awareness month, and we must talk about it. I’ve learned this the hard way. In this month’s blog post, I’m here to advocate for a different and better way forward. A way that encourages us to de-stigmatize talking about mental health and to advocate for ourselves and others.

Jen Coken
May 1, 20249 min read


Your Experience is Real. Imposter Syndrome Isn’t.
Let’s talk about labels.
Humans love to name things. That thing I’m writing with? It’s called a pen. That fruit I’m eating? Peach. That emotion? Joy.

Jen Coken
Sep 1, 20224 min read
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