Jennifer Landis knows what it takes to create a career breakthrough. She climbed her way from juggling three entry-level jobs to ringing the bell at the New York Stock Exchange as a C-suite executive for a $4.5 billion publicly traded company. Her career is living proof that breakthrough moments can change the trajectory of your life, and now, she’s helping others do the same.
With over 25 years of business and HR leadership experience, including six years as Senior Vice President and Chief HR Officer, Jenn made a bold pivot in 2023 to expand her reach beyond corporate boardrooms. Today, she’s a keynote speaker, author, coach, and leadership strategist dedicated to helping ambitious professionals unlock transformative success.
Through her book, Break Up. Break In. Breakthrough!: A Formula to Dramatically Change Your Career Trajectory, Jenn shares her proven approach to recognizing, creating, and maximizing breakthrough moments. She invites readers to start their journey by connecting with her on social media @askJennLandis or exploring her free Breakthrough Formula Self-Assessment at jennlandis.com/mybreakthroughformula.
Book Title: Break Up. Break In. Breakthrough!: A Formula to Dramatically Change Your Career Trajectory
Genre: Business & Careers
Website: jennlandis.com/book
What inspired you to write Break Up. Break In. Breakthrough!?
I’ve experienced firsthand how powerful breakthrough moments can completely change your life and career. I went from juggling three entry-level jobs to ringing the bell at the New York Stock Exchange as a C-suite executive. That transformation wasn’t luck; it was about recognizing and creating the right opportunities.
After 25 years in corporate leadership, I realized I wanted to help others achieve their breakthrough moments. That’s what inspired this book. A roadmap for ambitious professionals to take control of their trajectory and unlock new levels of success.
What are the key takeaways readers can expect from your book?
Readers will learn to recognize the core attributes of a true breakthrough and how to apply them in their careers. The book provides a clear, three-step framework. Strategize, Energize, and Mobilize to help assess where they are and map out their breakthrough journey. Most importantly, I want readers to walk away with the belief that achieving their biggest career ambitions is possible.
What did your writing process look like for this book?
I started by creating a mind map and an outline, which I literally plastered on my wall to keep me focused and inspired. From there, I committed to writing every day with the goal of getting at least 2,000 words on the page.
When I hit roadblocks, I took long walks, talking to myself (and sometimes to my husband) while recording my thoughts. Those ramblings often sparked the inspiration or clarity I needed to solve content challenges. I also lost a lot of sleep trying to piece everything together, but the most important part was that I never stopped. I just kept going.
What was the most challenging part of writing your book?
The biggest battle was internal. I constantly found myself self-censoring, wondering if anyone would care or if my message would resonate the way I hoped. Overcoming that fear took persistence. I chose to keep going, reminding myself that someone, somewhere, could benefit from my experiences and my voice. I also leaned heavily on my support network, borrowing courage when my own wavered.
The other major challenge was organizing my thoughts and not overcomplicating the message. I tackled that with mind maps, structured outlines, lots of feedback from trusted people in my circle, and, of course, a lot of hard work.
What part of the writing journey brought you the most joy?
Connecting with other aspiring authors and sharing the journey with them has been the most rewarding part. Writing can feel like such a solo endeavor—it’s part art, part mechanics, and part insanity. But being able to walk through that process alongside others, to share in the highs and lows, made it a unique experience. I’m grateful I had the opportunity, and proud that I saw it through to the finish line.
What’s next for you and your book?
My book is the foundation for everything I’m building. I’m now a full-time public speaker, content creator, course developer, and breakthrough coach. All of which tie directly back to the message of Break Up. Break In. Breakthrough!
The book, along with my free online tool, a Breakthrough Formula self-assessment quiz, serves as a lead magnet to grow my audience and support my broader mission: helping ambitious professionals create transformative career breakthroughs.
Interested in Jenn’s story? Follow her on Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, or visit jennlandis.com/book to learn more about her journey and stay connected.
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