Episode Details

Feeling overwhelmed, disconnected from your body, or struggling to lead under pressure in your 20s? Jennifer Zach — author of *Somatic Awareness: Leading with Body Intelligence*, executive coach, and creator of the 3N Model (Notice, Name, Navigate) — shares how to use the wisdom of your body to navigate stress, make better decisions, and lead with clarity and confidence. In this insightful episode of Conversations with Sekani, she explains how somatic awareness helps young adults break free from burnout, people-pleasing, and mental noise to live and lead more authentically.

**Key Highlights:**

• The 3N Model: Notice, Name, Navigate

• Why body intelligence is essential for modern leadership

• Healing burnout and reconnecting with yourself

• Practical tools for nervous system regulation and presence

• Advice for young adults building clarity and resilience

Connect with Jennifer Zach

Website:https://www.somaticallyaware.com/

LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferzach/

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Chapters

0:00 - Intro & Welcome

1:45 - Jennifer Zach Background & Somatic Awareness

5:10 - The 3N Model Explained

9:20 - Why Body Intelligence Matters in Your 20s

13:45 - Navigating Stress and Burnout

18:30 - Practical Tools for Daily Awareness

23:10 - Embodied Leadership & Decision Making

28:40 - Advice for Young Adults Seeking Clarity

33:15 - Closing Takeaways & Guest Contacts