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Badass Softie

Dr. J.J. Peterson
Leadership
Unreasonable Hospitality
Creativity
Emotional Intelligence
Entrepreneurship
Joy
Mental Health
Self-Improvement
Grief
Connection
Productivity
Marketing
Personal Development
Ambition
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Relationships
Success
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A Badass Softie is unapologetically ambitious and leads with heart. Ambitious and kind. Fun and driven. Powerful and deeply human.

Badass Softie, hosted by Dr. J.J. Peterson, is a podcast that challenges the false choice leaders are too often given: be strong or be compassionate. The world doesn’t just need more leaders — it needs leaders bold enough to make an impact and compassionate enough to... more

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You can spend years working toward something, only to realize it doesn’t feel the way you expected.

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Selling shouldn’t feel like pressure, persuasion, or pretending to be someone you’re not.

But for a lot of leaders, it does. In this episode, Dr. J.J. Peterson sits down with Bob Burg, co-author of The Go-Giver, to unpack why so many people feel unc... more

So many leaders feel like they’re saying the right things… and still not being heard.

They create content. They follow the strategies. They build what they’ve been told will work.

And yet—something doesn’t land.

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Dr. J.J. Peterson sits down with designer, strategist, and storyteller Justin Ahrens to explore a part of leadership most people try to avoid: tension.

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Laura Higgins
Creative strategist and founder of The Next Level Club, coaching entrepreneurs and creatives in business.
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Episode: Leadership Lessons for Creatives: Balancing Identity, Courage & Growth with Laura Higgins
Amy Porterfield
An expert in online business and digital courses.
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Episode: The Leadership Shift: Redefining Success with Amy Porterfield
Amy Smith
Leadership consultant with experience at Apple and other organizations.
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Episode: The 5 Questions Every Leader Should Ask to Build Trust and Lead With Clarity
Tera Wages
A coach helping leaders and entrepreneurs connect with their emotions
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Episode: Why Most Leaders Misread Their Emotions (and How to Fix It)
Hannah Collins-Lee
Expert in shifting companies to a four-day workweek
Episode: The 4-Day Work Week That Increases Profit and Freedom
Tim Arnold
Leadership expert, keynote speaker, and bestselling author.
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Episode: The Leadership Dance — How to Lead With Both Strength and Grace
Blaine Hogan
An incredibly creative leader with a background in theater and branded entertainment, having worked with artists like Billy Eilish and Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Episode: Safe Doesn’t Mean Soft — How to Build Trust Without Losing Authority

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Dr. J.J. Peterson
Host of Badass Softie

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 18 ratings
  • The best of the best

    This podcast is a reminder of what all this is for anyway. J.J. proves the brilliance and heart can go hand in hand. I am inspired and motivated. Huge thank you to J.J. for always creating with impact.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tera Wages
    United States6 months ago
  • Episode 2 brought me to tears!

    J.J.’s genuineness and expertise comes through in every moment of this 2nd episode. “Heroes’ power doesn’t come from knowing it all,

    it comes from choosing a way to move forward.” Redeeming our failures and flops, and using them to strengthen ourselves and others is a main theme of this episode. I cannot wait to hear more. Thank you J.J. for being you and sharing your wisdom and perspective with the rest of us!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BossMa’am
    United States7 months ago

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Leadership Lessons for Creatives: Balancing Identity, Courage & Growth with Laura Higgins
Q: What would you say to someone who has been creative but is held back from launching into a business?
There are three core engines crucial for success: marketing to get the message out, crafting a compelling offer, and ensuring solid growth systems are in place.
Leadership Lessons for Creatives: Balancing Identity, Courage & Growth with Laura Higgins
Q: How do you help people in that space move forward?
I focus on helping individuals understand the balance between their creative and entrepreneurial sides, providing them the skills to nurture both.
Leadership Lessons for Creatives: Balancing Identity, Courage & Growth with Laura Higgins
Q: What have you found to be limiting beliefs for creatives?
Many creatives struggle with imposter syndrome and the fear of what others might think before putting themselves out there, which can hinder their progress.
Why Success Doesn’t Require the Spotlight with Tim Schurrer
Q: How would you help someone shift their perspective on leadership if they feel they need to be more aggressive or in the spotlight?
Tim advises looking at the intent behind the desire for attention and emphasizes finding personal fulfillment in helping others rather than demanding recognition for oneself.
Why Success Doesn’t Require the Spotlight with Tim Schurrer
Q: Can you talk a little bit about your aha moment for realizing that success can be defined differently?
Tim reflects on his experiences and how observing others helped him realize he doesn't have to demand the spotlight and can find success by serving others instead.

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This show centers on ambitious, compassionate leadership, pairing bold goals with human-centered approaches. Conversations span entrepreneurship, organizational culture, emotional intelligence, and innovative business models, with guests who blend creativity, strategy, and empathy. Listeners who want practical leadership takeaways—especially for creatives and growth-focused founders—will find actionable frameworks, personal stories of resilience, and tactics for aligning purpose with performance. A standout thread is reframing leadership as a balance between drive and humanity, often illustrated through real-world experiments like four-day workweeks, storytelling in marketing, and coaching methods that cultivate trust and joy in teams.

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4. Tera Wages
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