191: The Good Listening To Show with Chris Grimes - Episode 191191: The Good Listening To Show with Chris Grimes - Episode 191
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Chris Grimes talks with Jennifer Ryan Peary-Logue about building Phenomenal Speaking, blending emotional intelligence with humour, and the deep family roots behind her work. The conversation highlights legacy, radical candour and the creative life she leads in New York City.
41:07•24 Oct 2026
Phenomenal Speaking and Wonder Woman Energy with Jennifer Logue
Episode Overview
- Emotional intelligence and clear communication can strengthen any business, group or community, regardless of formal job titles.
- Radical candour means stating your goal, being honest about the outcome you need and backing it up with consistent behaviour.
- Humour and laughter help people lower their guard, making feedback and personal development easier to accept.
- Creative communities and hobbies, such as theatre, music and gaming, can be powerful outlets for stress and ongoing growth.
- Holding on to the message "remember you are loved" can shape how you show up for others and how you want to be remembered.
“Remember, you are loved.”
What can we learn from those who have battled addiction to self-doubt and finally stepped into their own power? This lively outing of The Good Listening To Show shines a spotlight on Jennifer Ryan Peary-Logue, dubbed the “Queen of the Americas”, as she shares how she built her company, Phenomenal Speaking, and a life that blends emotional intelligence, comedy and creativity.
Hosted by broadcaster and motivational comedian Chris Grimes, the show uses his signature storytelling format: a symbolic “clearing”, a metaphorical tree to shake for stories, the playful 5-4-3-2-1 exercise, alchemy, gold, Shakespeare, and even a cheesecake. You’ll hear how Jennifer grew up in a family of what she calls “pretty badass” entrepreneurs, how her grandfather and mother shaped her values, and why the phrase “remember you are loved” sits at the core of her work and life.
Jennifer explains her mission with straight-talking warmth: she brings emotional intelligence and communication skills to “leaders of all kinds”, not just people with job titles. She talks about radical candour, asserting yourself even in the back of a New York cab, and using humour to make tough feedback easier to hear.
You’ll also get a glimpse of her creative side: running a jug band, performing in a bar-theatre in New York, being a proud gamer, and channelling Wonder Woman energy from childhood. Layered through the conversation is a strong sense of legacy and care. Jennifer wants the people she works with to know, “I’ve got your back,” and she honours her grandfather with the Maya Angelou-inspired name Phenomenal Speaking and her favourite poem “Phenomenal Woman”.
If you’re interested in leadership, emotional intelligence, public speaking or simply hearing a warm, funny founder story that blends vulnerability with grit, this one gives plenty to reflect on. It might even make you ask: who’s got your back, and how do you want people to remember how you made them feel?
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