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내면의 리더| Leadership & Fatherhood Through a GiANT Lens — The One with Dr. Brandon Jennings | Episode 23 (2025)

The More Sibyl Podcast Presents: 내면의 리더| Leadership & Fatherhood Through a GiANT Lens — The One with Dr. Brandon Jennings | Episode 23 (2025)

What does it mean to lead with heart—in the boardroom, in the clinic, and at home?

On this special Father's Day edition of The More Sibyl Podcast, I sit down with the person who helped rescue me from a toxic work culture and coached me into becoming a more intentional leader. Dr. Brandon Jennings is a clinician, educator, father, and founder of Abilyn Consulting, with over a decade of experience transforming systems and lives alike.

In this powerful and vulnerable conversation, we talk about healthy masculinity, emotional intelligence, fatherhood, and why knowing yourself is the first—and most important—step to leading others well. From corporate strategy sessions to parenting teenage daughters, Brandon leads with presence, not performance. His story is a masterclass in what it means to show up with self-awareness and humility across every area of life.

Too often, men are stuck on autopilot, shaped by unexamined habits, cultural expectations, and outdated models of masculinity. Brandon challenges that narrative—not just in theory, but in practice. He shares personal stories of navigating a marriage where his wife's voice is the opposite of his own, working with emotionally intelligent men misaligned in rigid workplaces, and learning to parent with intention—not just instinct.

We also unpack the 5 Voices framework, a tool that has radically transformed how I teach, lead, and relate to others. This episode is an invitation to pause, reflect, and start the work of leading from wholeness. Whether you’re a dad, a leader, or simply someone trying to show up better in the world—this episode is for you.

🎧 Listen in, share with a father or friend, and remember: leadership isn’t about perfection—it’s about presence

If you’ve been looking for a sign to start the work—this is it. Connect with Brandon and the Abilyn Consulting team to begin your journey toward greater self-awareness and intentional leadership. Whether it's personal coaching or team development, they'll help you lead yourself so you can lead others better.

Curious about my experience? I’m happy to share—just reach out. This work is too powerful to keep to ourselves.

Read the blog here: https://mosibyl.medium.com/leadership-fatherhood-through-a-giant-lens-a2b288348c68

The More Sibyl Podcast Presents: 관계의 동력 역학| The One With The Two - On Power Dynamics In Relationships: Episode 16 (2022)

In this episode, Ayomide and I talked about power dynamics in relationships and the forms they may occur. People often hesitate to talk about power dynamics in relationships–many perceive power as negative or manipulative. But power can be useful–even useful–for both parties in a relationship and can come in many forms: a friend who helped bring you out of a tough season, a teacher who helped form the values that have shaped you, or a friend you admire and who gives you good advice. But simply not talking about power makes it easier to be abused in relationships.

What exactly is power, and how does or should it affect relationships? What forms does the power take? How do we ensure we are using it for the good of others and just ourselves? When do power dynamics go bad in relationships? What do you do when you feel intimidated? This episode addresses all of these and more.

Listen to the full episode here.

The More Sibyl Podcast Presents: The One with Solonia

Meet Solonia: America-born-Ethiopian-Taiwanese, currently living in Singapore, with life chapters spanning the US and Asia. Solonia identifies as a citizen of the world - challenging conventional notions of identity and purpose, and evangelizing life + work by design. As co-founder of The Change School, Solonia designs and facilitates transformational learning for harnessing self-discovery, entrepreneurial grit, and creative intelligence. She is a writer, storyteller and mindset coach.

In this episode, we talked about being a cultural nomad – tips, its perks and downsides, embracing one’s cultural richness, and how to homogenize ones’ culturally-rich identity.

PS: Solonia and I compared Asian and African cultures and the concept of same-same but different.

Contact Solonia: solonia@thechangeschool.com

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