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Leaders Who Thrive
A mindful antidote to disconnected teams.
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This book integrates theoretical and practical perspectives to equip leaders with tools to thrive in today’s complex workplace environments. Combining mindfulness and emotional intelligence, this book provides actionable tools to enhance self-awareness, foster meaningful relationships, and build resilience under pressure.
About Leaders Who Thrive
In an era of increasing burnout and rising expectations for emotional intelligence in leadership, this book equips leaders to meet modern challenges with authenticity, presence, and purpose. It delves into cultivating focus in distraction-heavy lives, managing stress, and creating inclusive cultures that foster psychological safety and connection. Featuring insights from neuroscience, positive psychology, and real-world leadership practices, this book bridges the gap between theory and application. It begins with a discussion of the meaning of leadership in today’s world, and an introduction to mindfulness and its real-world applications. Later chapters address self-awareness and empathy before the final chapter brings these concepts together to explain how readers can apply them to any leadership context. This transformative approach enables readers to practice and develop these concepts in real-world settings to mature their own skills to lead with clarity, empathy, and intention.
This is a vital practical resource for any leader, from emerging leaders through to HR professionals and seasoned executives alike. Students, particularly those on leadership or business courses, will also benefit from the combination of theory and practice.
About the Author
Jessica Jasch is the founder of J-Leigh, a wellbeing leadership advisory business.
She has earned two bachelor’s degrees in Media & Communication, and Business (Public Relations) in 2012. She completed her Master’s in Applied Positive Psychology in 2026, with a particular focus on research around mindfulness training for leaders (in particular in Defence and military environments).
Jessica has over 15 years’ experience in workplace and corporate communication, and has been running mindfulness facilitation and education programs since 2016. During this time she has also amassed multiple coaching and leadership development qualifications and achievements, focusing her attention on evidence-based frameworks and methodologies around mindfulness and stress management, particularly as an autistic + ADHD leader herself.
Her work ultimately bridges the gap between strategic leadership direction and emotionally intelligent behaviour, looking at how stress and our emotions impact how we perform as leaders.
Over the course of her career and business, Jessica has successfully supported a diverse range of organisational and occupational settings – between service organisations and professional services, recruitment, Defence personnel, elite athletes, and senior executives & leaders.
Book Endorsements
Hannah Macdougall, PhD, PLY
‘Reading this book feels like having a conversation with a trusted friend—thoughtful, engaging, and reflective. Readers are challenged to revisit and update their narratives around leadership, mindfulness, and emotional intelligence, offering stories and metaphors that make complex ideas accessible. Jess encourages reflection and action, sparking insights for individuals and teams. A book for anyone wanting to pause, grow, and lead with greater intention.’
Michael Field, founding partner, EvettField Partners
‘Leaders Who Thrive is a timely and practical guide for modern leadership. This book challenges traditional thinking by placing mindfulness, emotional intelligence, and wellbeing at the centre of effective leadership. It offers a grounded, evidence-based framework that helps leaders better understand themselves, connect with their teams, and lead with clarity and intent. The insights are both accessible and actionable, making it essential reading for emerging leaders and those looking to evolve their leadership approach in today’s complex, high-pressure environments.’