Strategy, Solutions, & Sanity | Imposter Syndrome, Resistance, and Radical Listening: A Conversation with Jennifer Lacy

How do you lead when you feel like an outsider? What if your superpower isn’t technical skill, but the ability to bring people together?

In this episode of Strategy, Solutions, & Sanity, I sit down with Jennifer Lacy—facilitator, coach, people collector, and culture builder in the construction industry. We talk about what it really takes to navigate resistance, lead change, and step into your value (even when you feel like an imposter).

Jen shares what it was like coming into construction with zero technical background, how her roots in teaching made her a stronger facilitator, and why facilitation is an underrated leadership superpower. If you’ve ever felt overlooked, questioned your seat at the table, or struggled to engage the “hard-to-reach” people on your team—this one’s for you.

What We Talk About:

• Why facilitation is one of the most underrated skills in leadership
• How Jen overcame imposter syndrome (even with 20+ years of experience!)
• What to do when team members resist change
• How to build a personal advisory board (and why it matters)
• The power of asking curious questions that shift the room
• What “collisions” really mean—and how they shape your leadership legacy
• How to show up fully without expecting anything in return

What is Strategy, Solutions, & Sanity ?

Building a business shouldn't mean losing your mind.

Strategy, Solutions, & Sanity is the real-world business podcast for owners and leaders who are serious about scaling — but don't want to drown in chaos while doing it.

Host Samantha C. Prestidge cuts through the noise with practical insights on hiring, delegation, team building, operations, and leadership for family businesses and second-stage entrepreneurs.
(No vague "10x your mindset" fluff here — just the strategies, systems, and sanity moves you actually need.)

Each week, you'll get short, actionable episodes that help you untangle the bottlenecks, lead with more confidence, and build a company that runs smoother — without losing the heart, hustle, and humanity that made you successful in the first place.

Whether you're navigating early team growth or getting ready to finally step out of the daily grind, this podcast gives you the tactical tools and real-world advice to build your business the smart, sustainable way.

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