What if leadership wasn’t about doing more but about energizing more?

In this special episode, bestselling author and publishing expert Suzanne Doyle-Ingram flips the script and interviews me, Jessica Lyonford, founder of Project More Happy and author of The Happy Leader Playbook. Together, we dive into the science of happiness in leadership and why positive energy is the ultimate competitive advantage.

Suzanne, who has helped over 1,000 professionals write and publish books, brings her curiosity and communication expertise to this powerful conversation on rethinking leadership, workplace culture, and personal fulfillment.

In this episode, we explore:

✅ Why happiness isn’t a luxury—it’s a leadership strategy backed by science

✅ The surprising ways your energy impacts engagement, productivity, and success

✅ How small, intentional actions create lasting change (no massive overhauls needed!)

✅ The eight essential skills (pillars of happiness) that fuel high-impact leadership

✅ Real-world strategies to design workplaces—and lives—where people thrive

If you're ready to lead with energy, intention and impact, this conversation is for you.

🔥 Action step: Shift your focus from efficiency to energy. Take a moment to map where your energy flows and drains throughout the day. What activities fuel you? What depletes you? Prioritize what gives you energy and explore ways to shift or delegate what doesn’t. Happy leadership starts with leading your own energy first.

📖 The Happy Leader Playbook is officially out now! Grab your copy here → https://a.co/d/e0n4CwB⁠

📚 Learn more about Prominence Publishing → ⁠https://prominencepublishing.com⁠

✨ Get Happy Leader resources → ⁠https://jessicalyonford.com⁠

What if you could transform every relationship in your life—starting with the one you have with yourself?

In this episode, I sit down withWendy Watson, a spiritual relationship mentor and fifth-generation entrepreneur, to explore howconscious connection can reshape the way we experience love, communication, and even success.

Relationships aren’t just about other people—they include your relationship withmoney, emotions, fear, and even yourself.

Wendy shares her powerfultaco analogy for building strong, intentional relationships and explains why leading with love is the key to creating alasting love legacy.

In this conversation, we explore:
✅ The surprising way yourinner thoughts shape your external relationships
✅ How to redefine your relationship withfear, judgment, and self-worth
✅ Whymoney trauma can hold you back—and how to break free
✅ Thetriangle of relationships and how it influences your happiness
✅ Practical steps todesign relationships on your terms and create a life you love

🎧Tune in now and learn how to build relationships that truly serve you—wherever you stream your favorite podcasts!

In a world of constant disruption, how can businesses grow in a way that is both strategic and sustainable?

In this episode, I sit down with Heidi Hattendorf, an award-winning marketing executive and business strategist, to explore the future of authentic business growth.

With a career spanning Fortune 100 companies, high-growth startups, and innovative tech industries, Heidi has helped leaders simplify their marketing strategies, build impactful go-to-market plans, and scale profitably—all while staying true to their mission and values.

In this conversation, we explore:

✅ Why businesses fall into the "squirrel" trap—chasing quick wins instead of sustainable success
✅ The future of work and why fractional leadership is on the rise
✅ How AI and technology are reshaping industries (and why you don’t need to fear it)
✅ Why authentic marketing and leadership are more critical than ever
✅ Practical steps you can take today to build a business that thrives long-term

If you're a leader looking to grow your business without losing sight of what truly matters—your people, your purpose, and your impact—this is a must-listen conversation.

🎧 Tune in now to gain insights from Heidi’s wealth of experience and discover how to future-proof your success!