Gutsy Grief: Emotional Agency - The Space Between Feeling and Reacting

Gutsy Grief: Emotional Agency - The Space Between Feeling and Reacting

In this episode of The Unspoken Edge, John Jeff Hutter and Rachel Keck explore the difference between emotional experience, what we feel internally, and emotional expression, how those emotions are delivered into the world. Through the lens of grief, identity, and workplace performance, John Jeff reflects on the emotional patterns he inherited from his father and the identities he learned to perform in order to succeed. Together, they unpack the pause between stimulus and response, the role of nervous system regulation, and why reaction is not always the same thing as authenticity. At its core, this episode is about emotional agency: developing the awareness and courage to choose how we respond rather than simply reacting from conditioning, fear, or survival patterns. Because grief and disruption don’t just change our circumstances, they invite us to become more honest about who we are. Connect with Rachel 👉 All the Links You Need! [https://linktr.ee/mosaic_collaborative] 🌟 Connect with Today’s Guest * Gutsy Grief the book [https://www.amazon.com/Gutsy-Grief-Turning-Loss-Self-Discovery/dp/1998724344/ref=sr_1_1?crid=37H6IRLQLO944&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.dl-QVPHHBix6rsaaiEAuaa-cVsTYEqPQWc2q_GyzOrIKFfIsrLsMQIrxjLA9GxB7L_oYzAaw-6pvT-Ve4WYn0Qm3JjXATcFp76PSwARfJN5PrjrCpGwnPjNfzzjOKbpEScvpK0TIPxGe1tBlwKfhVp3LflMyu9J9U0ghKrud03XzUN6rAAOpWE3BSs4gq6vlhSESdWQQENpkspYDLrJKBqMTg8hS9eAZE3HF0rXdkD0.FFjyhGiXbdcMAdLBbsAiyjtmupznBEAqA4ba11s_PE8&dib_tag=se&keywords=gutsy+grief+book&qid=1777494197&sbo=RZvfv%2F%2FHxDF%2BO5021pAnSA%3D%3D&sprefix=gutsy+grief%2Caps%2C242&sr=8-1] * Connect on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnjeffhutter/] * Connect on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/johnjeffhutter/] * Email John Jeff [jj@johnjeffhutter.com] 🎧 About The Unspoken Edge Hosted by leadership coach and author Rachel Keck, The Unspoken Edge surfaces the hidden dynamics that shape culture, relationships, and performance—helping leaders turn tension into traction.

Gutsy Grief: The Performance Trap

In this episode of The Unspoken Edge, John Jeff Hutter and Rachel Keck explore the profound impact of grief, identity, and emotional awareness on our lives and work. Discover how language, self-discovery, and conscious design can transform your relationship with emotions and authenticity. Because disruption doesn’t just happen in life, it happens in organizations, relationships, and identity. And the ability to navigate those moments with awareness, rather than reaction, is what shapes both leadership and legacy. If you’ve ever found yourself asking, “Who am I now?” This conversation is for you. Connect with Rachel 👉 All the Links You Need! [https://linktr.ee/mosaic_collaborative] 🌟 Connect with Today’s Guest * Gutsy Grief the book [https://www.amazon.com/Gutsy-Grief-Turning-Loss-Self-Discovery/dp/1998724344/ref=sr_1_1?crid=37H6IRLQLO944&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.dl-QVPHHBix6rsaaiEAuaa-cVsTYEqPQWc2q_GyzOrIKFfIsrLsMQIrxjLA9GxB7L_oYzAaw-6pvT-Ve4WYn0Qm3JjXATcFp76PSwARfJN5PrjrCpGwnPjNfzzjOKbpEScvpK0TIPxGe1tBlwKfhVp3LflMyu9J9U0ghKrud03XzUN6rAAOpWE3BSs4gq6vlhSESdWQQENpkspYDLrJKBqMTg8hS9eAZE3HF0rXdkD0.FFjyhGiXbdcMAdLBbsAiyjtmupznBEAqA4ba11s_PE8&dib_tag=se&keywords=gutsy+grief+book&qid=1777494197&sbo=RZvfv%2F%2FHxDF%2BO5021pAnSA%3D%3D&sprefix=gutsy+grief%2Caps%2C242&sr=8-1] * Connect on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnjeffhutter/] * Connect on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/johnjeffhutter/] * Email John Jeff [jj@johnjeffhutter.com] 🎧 About The Unspoken Edge Hosted by leadership coach and author Rachel Keck, The Unspoken Edge surfaces the hidden dynamics that shape culture, relationships, and performance—helping leaders turn tension into traction.

Gutsy Grief: When Your Life Stops Making Sense

In this episode of The Unspoken Edge, John Jeff Hutter shares the deeply personal story behind his book Gutsy Grief, written a decade after his father’s suicide. What unfolds is not a linear journey of healing, but an exploration of grief as a portal. One that reshapes identity, challenges inherited beliefs, and invites a more honest way of living. Together, we explore how moments of disruption force us to take inventory: of who we are, how we relate, and the invisible patterns driving our choices. Because disruption doesn’t just happen in life, it happens in organizations, relationships, and identity. And the ability to navigate those moments with awareness, rather than reaction, is what shapes both leadership and legacy. If you’ve ever found yourself asking, “Who am I now?” This conversation is for you. Connect with Rachel 👉 All the Links You Need! [https://linktr.ee/mosaic_collaborative] 🌟 Connect with Today’s Guest * Gutsy Grief the book [https://www.amazon.com/Gutsy-Grief-Turning-Loss-Self-Discovery/dp/1998724344/ref=sr_1_1?crid=37H6IRLQLO944&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.dl-QVPHHBix6rsaaiEAuaa-cVsTYEqPQWc2q_GyzOrIKFfIsrLsMQIrxjLA9GxB7L_oYzAaw-6pvT-Ve4WYn0Qm3JjXATcFp76PSwARfJN5PrjrCpGwnPjNfzzjOKbpEScvpK0TIPxGe1tBlwKfhVp3LflMyu9J9U0ghKrud03XzUN6rAAOpWE3BSs4gq6vlhSESdWQQENpkspYDLrJKBqMTg8hS9eAZE3HF0rXdkD0.FFjyhGiXbdcMAdLBbsAiyjtmupznBEAqA4ba11s_PE8&dib_tag=se&keywords=gutsy+grief+book&qid=1777494197&sbo=RZvfv%2F%2FHxDF%2BO5021pAnSA%3D%3D&sprefix=gutsy+grief%2Caps%2C242&sr=8-1] * Connect on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnjeffhutter/] * Connect on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/johnjeffhutter/] * Email John Jeff [jj@johnjeffhutter.com] 🎧 About The Unspoken Edge Hosted by leadership coach and author Rachel Keck, The Unspoken Edge surfaces the hidden dynamics that shape culture, relationships, and performance—helping leaders turn tension into traction.

The Leadership Discipline of Listening

In this episode of The Unspoken Edge, Jill Young and Rachel Keck explore the art of detachment, the power of choice, and the importance of slowing down in a world of urgency. They share insights on leadership, coaching, and managing resistance through curiosity and intentional culture building. Connect with Rachel 👉 All the Links You Need! [https://linktr.ee/mosaic_collaborative] 🌟 Connect with Today’s Guest * Coaching Magic Website [https://www.jillyoung.com/coaching-magic] * Connect on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jill-young-eos/] * Connect on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/jillintexas/] 🎧 About The Unspoken Edge Hosted by leadership coach and author Rachel Keck, The Unspoken Edge surfaces the hidden dynamics that shape culture, relationships, and performance—helping leaders turn tension into traction.

Why Slowing Down Makes You a Better Leader

In this episode of The Unspoken Edge, Dan Cooper and Rachel Keck explore the leadership edge most people avoid: Sabbath, reflection, and slowing down. They discuss the profound connection between spiritual development and leadership. Discover practical practices like silence, Sabbath, and discernment that can transform your inner life and enhance your leadership effectiveness.  Connect with Rachel 👉 All the Links You Need! [https://linktr.ee/mosaic_collaborative] 🌟 Connect with Today’s Guest * Acumen Website [https://acumenimpact.com/] * Connect on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/dancooper2/] 🎧 About The Unspoken Edge Hosted by leadership coach and author Rachel Keck, The Unspoken Edge surfaces the hidden dynamics that shape culture, relationships, and performance—helping leaders turn tension into traction.