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Badass Softie

Dr. J.J. Peterson
Leadership
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Unreasonable Hospitality
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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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What if becoming a more confident public speaker doesn't start with what you do on stage, but with how well you know yourself?

Award-winning speaker and Spark the Stage author Aleya Harris joins Dr. J.J. Peterson to explore why great public speaking... more

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Getting what you want doesn't mean you'll automatically know what to do next. Sometimes achieving something meaningful is where the real learning begins.

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Recent Guests

Aleya Harris
Award-winning and TEDx speaker, bestselling author of Spark the Stage, and speaking coach
Episode: Becoming a More Confident Speaker Starts Here | Aleya Harris
Kelly Lyndgaard
Founder of Unshattered, a nonprofit social enterprise employing women in recovery to make handbags.
Unshattered
Episode: Getting What You Want Is Only the Beginning | Kelly Lyndgaard of Unshattered
Will Guidara
New York Times bestselling author of Unreasonable Hospitality; former co-owner of Eleven Madison Park
Guidara Hospitality / Unreasonable Hospitality
Episode: What If Your Job Is to Create More Magic? | Will Guidara
Jill Pickering
Working creative, musician, author, producer, podcaster, and coach who helps others launch creative projects
Self-employed / Creative Coach
Episode: Some Answers Only Come After You Start | Jill Pickering
Dr. Lee Long
Trauma therapist, trauma specialist, and author of Wait! Where Am I in This?
Episode: When Good Communication Isn’t Creating Connection
Dan Cumberland
Entrepreneur, product builder, founder of Dan Cumberland Labs
Dan Cumberland Labs
Episode: Let AI Make Room for What Only You Can Do
Jan Raeder
Self-Care Sensei, well-being educator, keynote speaker and author
Self-Care Sensei
Episode: Staying Grounded When Things Get Hard
Matt Turner
Founder of Clownfish Events, advocate for people-first workplace culture
Clownfish Events
Episode: Are You Being Kind—or Just Avoiding Conflict?
Raj Lulla
Owner and principal strategist at Lulla Consulting
Lulla Consulting
Episode: Stop Marketing Like Everyone Is a Stranger

Host

Dr. J. J. Peterson
Host of Badass Softie; leads interviews and steers conversations with leaders and creators

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 27 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 Statesa year 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 Statesa year ago

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Guests are consistently positioned as experts who share usable, field-tested strategies.
Listeners praise the host for authenticity and practical wisdom that translates to real-world leadership.
The host combines heart with insight, creating conversations that feel both genuine and impactful.
Audience notes the discussions feel human-centered and actionable, not just theoretical.

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Becoming a More Confident Speaker Starts Here | Aleya Harris
Q: What are the three steps?
Harris calls the three steps Get Real, Get Clear, Get Connected: understand yourself, clarify your message and framework, then connect with audiences and speaking opportunities.
Becoming a More Confident Speaker Starts Here | Aleya Harris
Q: What made you lean into this public speaking side and presentation side coaching people through? What drew you to that?
Harris says she began speaking for free during the pandemic after losing her job and seeing her events-industry clients lose income. Those talks built relationships that brought in business, and she later started coaching after audiences repeatedly asked how she presented.
Getting What You Want Is Only the Beginning | Kelly Lyndgaard of Unshattered
Q: Along the way, what mistakes did you make in that process?
Lyndgaard says the organization continually tests and refines its messaging and business model. For example, direct donation requests often performed poorly, while presenting support as covering shipping or purchasing a specific item made it easier for customers to participate.
Getting What You Want Is Only the Beginning | Kelly Lyndgaard of Unshattered
Q: What was life like in your corporate role, and why didn't you stay there?
Lyndgaard had a successful executive career in technology and did not expect to leave. Hearing women in recovery share their experiences challenged her assumptions about addiction and led her to volunteer, recognize gaps in post-treatment support, and apply her skills to the problem.
What If Your Job Is to Create More Magic? | Will Guidara
Q: What practical steps can listeners take to incorporate unreasonable hospitality into their teams?
Focus on habits like mindful praise, creating small rituals of kindness, and designing experiences that make people feel welcome and valued, with a willingness to invest time and energy beyond the immediate bottom line.

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A leadership-focused show that pairs ambitious strategy with compassionate, human-centered approach. Across episodes, listeners hear how top executives, founders, and experts lead with both strength and empathy, turning culture, storytelling, and service into competitive advantages. Guests span marketing, branding, hospitality, publishing, and personal development, all sharing practical takeaways for building safe, high-performing teams, authentic personal brands, and memorable customer experiences. A standout throughline is turning leadership into a thoughtful, generous practice rather than a purely transactional role, with tangible frameworks, stories, and actions you can apply in real life.

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Recent guests on Badass Softie include:

1. Aleya Harris
2. Kelly Lyndgaard
3. Will Guidara
4. Jill Pickering
5. Dr. Lee Long
6. Dan Cumberland
7. Jan Raeder
8. Matt Turner

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