The Create Your Day Podcast

Ever feel the high-performance version of you walk through the front door and start running the house like a meeting? We unpack how a powerful CEO identity can drift into every corner of life and unintentionally crowd out warmth, play, and ease. Rather than flipping a mythical “work off” switch, we walk through a practical approach to integration—bringing all of who we are while choosing the right facet to lead with, moment by mome...

You're really good at solving problems. And that's exactly why your business is still chaos.

Every time you swoop in and fix something, every time you're the hero who saves the day, you're building a dependency instead of a business. In this episode, I'm breaking down why your problem-solving superpower is secretly your kryptonite—and what to do about it.

We're talking about the identity trap that keeps ...

Your revenue isn’t just a sales problem; it’s a nervous system problem. When every ping jolts you into fight or flight, strategic thinking goes dark and your business runs on emergency mode. We trace how emotional reactivity shows up in everyday decisions—saying yes to the wrong clients, chasing quick fixes, freezing on follow-through—and how those micro-moments add up to missed proposals, stalled ideas, and a drained bottom line.<...

The first week of a 90‑day sprint feels electric—until reality shows up with sick kids, client fires, and that familiar wall where enthusiasm dies. We dig into a simple truth that changes everything: success favors systems over motivation. Instead of trying to “be stronger,” we design commitment architecture—environment, schedule, and accountability—that makes the right choice easier than quitting.

We start by choosing a s...

Feeling behind as the year winds down? Let’s turn the final 90 days into your most focused stretch of 2025. We get honest about what’s really blocking progress—vague goals, busywork disguised as momentum, and avoidable fires—and replace them with a clear, simple plan you can implement today. I walk you through a revenue reality check to quantify the gap to December 31, translate it into daily targets, and build a tracker that makes...

Welcome to Create Your Day, the podcast for entrepreneurs who are done drowning in to-do lists, pulled in a dozen directions, and ready to reclaim their time.

I’m Jenn Cody, and I'm a serial entrepreneur, strategist, and systems expert - and I’m here to help you:

• Reclaim your calendar and focus
• Delegate without things slipping through the cracks
• Build systems that scale
• Step fully into your CEO role without burning out

If y...

Ever look around your business and think, “This is what I wanted… so why do I feel miserable?” You’re not alone. Too many entrepreneurs wake up every day in businesses that look successful on paper but feel like a prison in reality. In this episode, I’m breaking down how to create a values-based business—one that aligns with who you are, attracts the right clients, and gives you back your life.

If you’ve ever felt like success witho...

Every entrepreneur eventually faces the million-dollar question: Do I stick it out, or do I pivot? In this episode, Jenn breaks down the difference between persistence that leads to success and stubbornness that keeps you stuck. You’ll learn a simple, practical framework to help you decide whether it’s time to double down on your current strategy, or make a bold move in a new direction.

If you’ve ever wondered whether your business ...

Tired of tracking numbers that never translate to action? Frustrated by repeating the same mistakes in your business month after month? It's time to transform how you approach your monthly business review.

A powerful monthly review isn't about creating pretty charts or judging your performance—it's about building a business intelligence system that reveals patterns and informs smarter decisions. Many entrepr...

Have you ever created a beautiful vision board or business plan that ended up collecting dust? You're not alone. Most entrepreneurs struggle with bridging the gap between inspiring visions and daily actions that move the needle.

The three-year vision emerges as the perfect sweet spot for effective business planning. It's far enough away to think beyond current limitations but close enough to create concrete plans...

The secret to breaking through revenue ceilings lies in the powerful combination of business strategy and identity work, not just one or the other. Your business will always match your self-concept, so upgrading both simultaneously is essential for sustainable growth.

• Strategy without identity work leads to self-sabotage
• Mindset work without strategy keeps you stuck despite positive thinking
• Every revenue lev...

Ever hit that 3 PM wall where your brain seemingly shuts down and productivity nosedives? I spent years thinking this was just an energy problem, throwing coffee and snacks at it with minimal results. But through working with clients and examining my own patterns, I discovered something revolutionary: what we're experiencing isn't primarily an energy crash—it's decision fatigue.

Your brain has a finite capac...

Breaking free from the paralysis of perfectionism is one of the greatest challenges entrepreneurs face. Smart, capable people often find themselves stuck in endless planning loops, researching and preparing while their dreams remain unrealized. But what if the secret to success isn't perfect planning, but imperfect action?

In this milestone 100th episode, I dive deep into why we get trapped in expensive procrastinatio...

Planning paralysis keeps entrepreneurs stuck in endless preparation without implementation, causing expensive procrastination instead of real business growth. The addiction to planning feels productive but prevents facing the reality of putting ourselves out there where actual learning happens.

• Expensive procrastination happens when we create beautiful business plans without taking action
• Planning addiction feels s...

We've created a culture where being overwhelmed is somehow proof we're important, but this busy badge of honor is killing our businesses and our souls. Confusing activity with achievement leads to spinning our wheels without making meaningful progress.

• Busy work vs. business work: theatrical activities that look like work but don't create results
• The four costs of constant busyness: money, relationsh...

Have you ever found yourself feeling unexpectedly sad after achieving something you worked so hard for? That disorienting fog where you no longer recognize yourself, yet haven't fully stepped into who you're becoming? Welcome to what I call the "identity hangover" – that strange, uncomfortable space between identities that nobody warned you about.

Growth requires shedding old versions of ourselves, like...

Have you ever noticed yourself panicking when your calendar suddenly has white space? That anxious feeling when you have freedom might be a sign you're building your own prison cell.

This episode dives deep into why we recreate systems of control even when no one is asking us to. I'm building on my popular "Freedom Audit" episode (Episode 81!) to explore why, even when the door stands wide open, we cons...

Manifestation requires more than just wishful thinking—it demands a scientific approach that aligns our beliefs, attention, and actions with specific outcomes. We explore the neuroscience behind manifestation and provide a practical five-step protocol to make it work in your life.

• Manifestation is the process of aligning beliefs, attention, and actions with specific outcomes
• The reticular activating system (RAS) fi...

That familiar tightness in your chest, the flood of worst-case scenarios, the overwhelm that hits precisely when you're contemplating a bold move—we've all been there. But what if the fear that's keeping you stuck isn't actually a warning to stop, but a signpost pointing toward what matters most?

In this powerful exploration of fear and action, I unpack why we often misinterpret fear as a red light when...