Meet Jennifer Zach

We recently connected with Jennifer Zach and have shared our conversation below.

Jennifer, thanks so much for taking the time to share your insights and lessons with us today. We’re particularly interested in hearing about how you became such a resilient person. Where do you get your resilience from?

My resilience comes from a combination of life experience, values, and intentional practice. Growing up, I watched people around me face difficult circumstances with strength and persistence—it taught me that challenges are part of the process, not the end of the story.

Later, I built on that foundation through personal growth and reflection. I’ve learned to pause, check in with myself, and respond rather than react. Over time, I developed tools—like somatic awareness and emotional regulation—that help me stay grounded under pressure and bounce back from setbacks with perspective.

Resilience, for me, isn’t about powering through. It’s about listening, adapting, and choosing to trust the process and stay active in it. And it’s something I continue to nurture every day.

Thanks, so before we move on maybe you can share a bit more about yourself?

I help individuals, leaders, teams, and organizations tap into a deeper level of awareness—not just through mindset, but through body awareness. My work centers around somatic awareness, which is the practice of tuning into the body’s cues to navigate stress, build trust, and lead with clarity and care.

What excites me most is watching people come home to themselves—especially leaders who realize that slowing down and noticing what’s happening inside them actually helps them lead more effectively. It’s incredibly powerful to witness the shift from reactivity to responsiveness, from disconnection to meaningful connection.

I’ve developed a framework called the 3N Model™—Notice, Name, Navigate—which gives people a practical way to access that inner wisdom. It’s simple and life-changing.

Right now, I’m especially excited about attending the Thinkers50 London Summit and Awards Gala for my work with somatic awareness.

If you’re curious, I invite you to visit www.somaticallyaware.com to learn more, connect, or purchase a copy of Somatic Awareness: Leading with Body Intelligence on Amazon.

If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?

Looking back, three things stand out as most impactful in my journey: self-awareness, relational intelligence, and the courage to experiment.

Self-awareness
Learning to tune into my own internal signals—especially through somatic awareness—helped me understand how I show up in different situations. It gave me the ability to pause, reflect, and choose a response rather than default to old patterns.

Relational intelligence
Faith and connection are my top two values. Relationships – connection to others – are at the heart of every meaningful endeavor. Whether I’m coaching a leader or collaborating with a team, being able to foster trust, co-regulate, and hold a psychologically safe space for others has been essential.

The courage to experiment
I didn’t have it all figured out—and I still don’t. But I’ve learned that clarity comes from taking action. Trying new things, reflecting on the outcome, and staying curious has helped me grow more than any perfect plan ever could.

Advice for Those Early in the Journey:

Start with noticing. Pay attention to your energy, physical sensations, self-talk, your reactions, and your values. Awareness is the foundation of growth.

Invest in relationships. Starting with the relationship you have with yourself. Seek out people who challenge and support you. Ask great questions. Listen like you could be wrong.

Don’t wait for perfect. Start where you are, with what you have. Learn by doing—and be kind and compassionate to yourself along the way.

Your path won’t look like anyone else’s, and that’s a good thing. Stay connected to what matters most to you, follow the energy trail, and you’ll find your way.

To close, maybe we can chat about your parents and what they did that was particularly impactful for you?

The most impactful thing my parents did for me was nurture a strong foundation of faith. It wasn’t just about going to church—it was about modeling what it looks like to live with purpose, humility, and trust in something bigger than yourself.

They taught me that faith isn’t a set of rules, but a relationship. Watching them navigate hard times, express gratitude in simple moments, and treat others with compassion gave me a deep sense of stability and hope that has carried me through my life.

That grounding has shaped who I am, how I lead, how I serve, and how I make decisions. It gave me an inner compass I turn to daily.

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