Fine-Tune Your Personal Systems and Uncover the Secret Behind the “Three Legged Stool” of Priorities With President and CEO of Saatchi & Saatchi X Jessica Hendrix

The Women in the Arena

Another powerful woman, Jessica Hendrix, joins Paige in the arena and talks about the vital traits that define a female leader in the corporate world. She highlights the value of authenticity and shares how her younger version originally aspired to become a lawyer. From the moment she was presented the opportunity to how she juggles her career along with managing a gym for ten years with her husband, Jessica deep dives into the intricate dance of balancing professional success and personal values.

The conversation transcends career-related matters as Paige and Jessica discuss the art of navigating married life, acknowledging that relationships are ever-evolving journeys. Jessica introduces a powerful analogy for approaching life and career—the "three-legged stool." This insightful framework underscores the significance of prioritizing three core pillars of a fulfilling life. As the episode wraps up, Jessica delivers her own definition of what it means to be a woman in the arena, anchoring it firmly on authenticity.

Takeaways:

1. The three-legged stool is an approach that compels us to identify three things we should prioritize the most and work on balancing these priorities.

2. Knowing one’s enneagram type allows individuals to gain insights into their own tendencies and behaviors, enabling them to make informed decisions and navigate challenges with greater clarity.

In this episode:

[5:50] Jessica gets candid about the time she was presented the opportunity while she was on a plane. She shares how she felt that strong sense of responsibility the first time she walked into the office. Paige also asks Jessica how she’s able to juggle her career along with being a gym owner with her husband.

[14:17] Paige and Jessica talk about navigating married life and balancing it with career. Jessica highlights how life is a continuum where relationships evolve at its different stages. She stresses the importance of finding the time to connect amidst these transitions.

[21:53] Paige asks Jessica to discuss her analogy for approaching life and career–the three-legged stool. Jessica details how she ensures she can prioritize her family, her work, and herself, considering these as the three essential legs of her personal stool.

[32:54] The two share their enneagram numbers and how these change the moment they’re under stress. They emphasize the importance of knowing one’s tendencies to set themselves up for success. Jessica also shares her definition of being a woman in the arena, anchoring it on authenticity as among the most vital traits.

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Quotes

1. “As I think about a female leader reflecting on other leaders, I want you to be able to be authentic as a parent, as a leader, as a spouse. And how I tell stories around my life and how I show vulnerability around my life and whatever those roles are really allows me to open the door to a deeper conversation and connect with people in a completely different way.” - Jessica Hendrix, President and CEO of Saatchi & Saatchi X

2. “I will never forget…the first day that I walked into the office…I just had this incredible feeling of, ‘I am responsible for all of these people.’” - Jessica Hendrix, President and CEO of Saatchi & Saatchi X

3. “I think for a lot of us, we don't know the impact that we can have on people because it's not always shown. The critic is a little bit louder than somebody that appreciates or that is a silent observer.” - Paige Rene, Host

4. “I think it means bringing your whole self to the arena and that looks like authenticity for me–it looks like humor, it looks like balance. And when I bring all three of those things to the arena, people feel more connected, I feel more connected. ” - Jessica Hendrix, President and CEO of Saatchi & Saatchi X on being a woman in the arena