Janine Jakob - Business Meets Life Podcast

“Who were you as a child, and what parts of that still shape how you lead today?”

This is often her opening question, used to establish the guest's origin story and the podcast's core theme of connecting life to business.

“Did you have any entrepreneurial role models in your family growing up?”

This question explores the roots of a guest's entrepreneurial drive and family influence.

“If you had to start over from zero, what would you focus on in the first 30 days?”

A recurring closing question used to distill the guest's core principles into actionable advice.

“What are the common patterns or mistakes you see in companies within your field?”

This question positions the guest as an expert and provides preventative advice for the audience.

“What was one of the biggest mistakes or failures you've had, and what did it teach you?”

She asks this to surface lessons learned from setbacks and to humanize the guest's journey.

“What mindset is required to reinvent yourself or make a major career change?”

Asked of guests who have made significant pivots, focusing on the psychological aspect of the transition.

“How do you manage work-life balance or integrate family into your professional world?”

This question directly addresses the "Business Meets Life" theme of the podcast.

“How do you handle the difficult or emotionally taxing parts of your job?”

She uses this to explore the personal toll of a demanding profession and the coping mechanisms required.

“What did working in different countries or industries teach you about business and people?”

This leverages her own international background to explore the guest's cross-cultural or cross-functional experiences.

“How do you address common misconceptions about your field, like Tantra or litigation?”

She often asks this early to clear the air and allow the guest to reframe their work for the audience.

“How are you using or thinking about new technologies like AI in your practice?”

A topical question used to gauge the guest's perspective on the future of their industry.

“What is your ultimate mission and purpose?”

A closing question designed to understand the guest's core motivation beyond money or status.