
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
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 62 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ManagementBusinessEducationSelf-Improvement | |||

You have an idea you've been thinking about for years. Maybe people have even told you they want it. So why haven't you made it happen?
Creating something new means taking a risk. What if nobody shows up? What if it doesn't work? What if you're not ... more
What if part of your job is to create more magic?
After attending Will Guidara's Welcome Conference in New York, Dr. J.J. Peterson found himself returning to a conversation that had already changed how he thinks about work, creativity, and the peopl... more
You have an idea you keep coming back to. A book you want to write. A podcast you want to start. A business, creative project, or next chapter you can see yourself pursuing.
But starting means finding out what happens when the idea leaves your head.... more
We have more language for healthy communication, boundaries, and emotions than ever before. So why can our relationships still leave us feeling so disconnected?
Dr. Lee Long believes part of the problem may be where we put our attention. When a conv... more
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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.
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!
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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. Will Guidara
2. Jill Pickering
3. Dr. Lee Long
4. Dan Cumberland
5. Jan Raeder
6. Matt Turner
7. Raj Lulla
8. Matt Wolfe
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