Finding Brave
Finding Brave with Kathy Caprino helps listeners access the courage they need to honor their true passions, talents, and values in life and work, and leverage them for more success and happiness. Listen in as Kathy and her inspiring, top-level guests share a wealth of strategies and tips for building a braver, more rewarding life and career.
Episodes
330: Being 40—Letting Go and Embracing Who You Are
Often, our most important growth comes from letting go of who we think we're supposed to be. And for many women, their 40s can be a transformative decade of reexamining long-held expectations and getting closer to who they really are. In this episode of Finding Brave, I have the pleasure of sitting down with journalist and author Stacey Lindsay to explore why this often misunderstood decade deserv
329: How to Create a Neurodiversity-Friendly Workplace
What if many of the behaviors we dismiss as laziness or "not getting it together" are actually signs that someone's brain works differently? In this episode of Finding Brave, Kathy Caprino welcomes Kristen Pressner, a trailblazing people leader helping reshape conversations around neurodiversity, ADHD, and human potential. As Chief People Officer for prominent multinational, Nokia, Kristen is a so
328: Reclaiming The Power To Trust Your Own Voice
You can be confident and capable, and still hold yourself back. So what's actually stopping you from moving forward? In this episode of Finding Brave, Kathy Caprino welcomes back returning guest Dr. Cindy McGovern to explore why confidence alone does not drive change, and why we often hold ourselves back even when we know we're ready to move forward. Known as the "First Lady of Sales," Dr. Cindy i
327: Healing Your Money Blocks and Fears
What if the thing that's been standing in our way financially is actually just a part of us that's trying to protect us? In this episode, Kathy welcomes former financial adviser, somatic money coach, and author, Catherine Morgan, back to the show to talk about money blocks and fears, and why financial issues aren't often caused by a lack of discipline or desire, but rather because body patterns ca
326: Taking the Brave Leap to Live Your Life Purpose
Note from Kathy: I'm excited to bring back one of the most popular episodes of Finding Brave in recent months — a conversation that has stayed with me over time. Listening again, I'm reminded how relevant and instrumental Jeffrey Allen's insights and teachings are, especially in moments when we're questioning our direction, purpose, or next step. Enjoy! ____________________________________________
325: How to Lead and Live With Less Stress and More Joy
Stress has become a badge of honor in many workplaces and is often praised as a sign of drive and resilience, even when it leads to burnout. In this conversation, Kathy speaks with executive advisor and author Amy Leneker about why redefining our relationship with stress may be the key we need to healthier leadership and more sustainable and rewarding success. Amy Leneker is a former C-suite execu
324: Avoiding the Biggest Job Application Mistakes Today
What if you feel you're doing everything right in your job search and it's still not bringing you results? In today's uncertain market, even highly capable professionals are facing longer searches and lower response rates. On this episode of Finding Brave, we explore what is really happening in today's hiring landscape and why so many smart and capable professionals are struggling. Sam Wright is o
323: How to Negotiate Success in Your Work, Relationships and Career with Scott Tillema
Our inspiring podcast guest today, Scott Tillema, is an award-winning keynote speaker and negotiation expert who helps leaders navigate difficult conversations with confidence, influence, and trust. Drawing on more than 20 years in law enforcement, including his work as an FBI-trained hostage negotiator and a business negotiator trained through the Harvard University Program on Negotiation, Scott
322: How to Powerfully Market Your Small Business with AI
Are you using AI to its full potential to meet your marketing, small business, and branding needs? Today's guest, Alan Stern, is a dynamic speaker, DJ, and marketing expert with nearly twenty years of sales and marketing experience in retail and service industries. His passion for helping small businesses thrive translates into practical guidance on how to leverage AI and freemium apps to create a
321: How to Be a Likeable Badass
What if the very traits you've been told to soften, like being collaborative or agreeable, are actually essential to your success, not obstacles to it? In this episode of Finding Brave, we explore why so many professionals, especially women, feel trapped between being liked and being respected, and what it really takes to be both. In this episode, Kathy Caprino speaks with Alison Fragale, an organ
320: Be Yourself at Work: Show Up, Stand Out, and Lead from the Heart
What does it really mean to be yourself at work without hiding, performing, or shrinking to fit expectations? In this Finding Brave conversation, we explore why authentic presence is not a soft skill or a personal indulgence, but a powerful leadership practice that builds trust, connection, and impact in today's fast-moving, emotionally complex workplaces. Today's inspiring guest is Claude Silve
319: A Talent for Giving: Creating a More Generous Society for All
The world around us has transformed dramatically—but has philanthropy kept up? For our Finding Brave guest today, John Studzinski, American-British investor and humanitarian and the author of the new book A Talent for Giving: Creating a More Generous Society that Benefits Everyone, this question isn't academic—it's deeply personal. His philanthropic journey began humbly, volunteering at a soup k
318: How Organizations Need to Change Their Narrative In Challenging Times
Everybody wants to believe in something, but the truth is, if you're a leader who shies away from asking tough questions, you're making it harder for people to believe in you. In this Finding Brave episode, we are joined by Matthew Pollard, known as the Rapid Growth Guy and storytelling expert responsible for five multi-million dollar business success stories. He is the author of The Introvert's E
317: How to Attract Great Investors For Your Products and Business
Protecting your ideas is a critical step for attracting excellent aligned investors. In this episode of Finding Brave, I sit down with intellectual property expert and attorney David Postolski, senior partner at Gearhart Law, to demystify what it really takes to secure funding and safeguard innovation. Drawing on his extensive experience helping inventors, entrepreneurs, and creative professionals
316: Taking the Brave Leap to Live Your Life Purpose
Why would someone walk away from a lucrative, 15-year career in software engineering? For Jeffrey Allen, it came down to one thing: learning to prioritize the "spirit mind" over the "material mind." That perspective shift gave him the inner clarity—and the bravery and courage—to finally move into a life and career of deeper purpose. Jeffrey is a spiritual teacher and energy healer whose work has e
315: FAWNING: Why the Need to Please Makes Us Lose Ourselves
On the surface, you may look like the model employee, partner, or friend: always dependable, always agreeable. But beneath the surface, you may be carrying a lifetime of survival strategies that keep you invisible in your own life. This is the story Dr. Ingrid Clayton knows both personally and professionally, and it's the story she helps so many of us begin to rewrite. Dr. Ingrid Clayton is a lice
314: You Are Not Your Trauma: How You Can Heal Your Life Experience
What if the parenting behaviors you dislike most in yourself aren't really "you"? What if they're trauma responses your brain learned long ago to survive, and what if you could change them? In this episode of Finding Brave, Dr. Robyn Koslowitz explores how trauma shapes our parenting and what we can do to change the cycle. Dr. Koslowitz is a trauma expert, child psychologist, and author of the new
313: 8 Superpowers for Thriving in Constant Change
Uncertainty has become the defining condition of our time, yet most of us still struggle to find our footing in it. What if you could reframe change itself as a source of strength? Today on Finding Brave, we're joined by global change advisor, futurist, and author April Rinne to uncover how to cultivate a "flux mindset" and discover the hidden opportunities within constant change. April, a World E
312: How Confidence Is The Key and How You Can Get It, Build It and Keep It
Thank you for listening to our Finding Brave show, ranked in the Top 100 Apple Career Podcasts! "Whether you're on an athletic team, a sales force, or a symphony orchestra, you better be honest about what you think about yourself. What you think about yourself and what you think about all the things that happen day by day, that's what constitutes your confidence." – Dr. Nate Zinsser Confidence is
311: How To Recognize and Release The Damaging Shame You Hold
Are your thoughts and actions regularly dictated by a harsh inner critic? Do you find yourself filled with feelings of unworthiness and that you are undeserving of love? If so, you may well be dealing with the symptoms of core shame. Our guest, David Jurasek, knows firsthand the devastating impact shame can have on your life and relationships, and he joins us today to shed light on this urgent top
310: Why We Always Feel Awful - And How To Fix It
Modern life bombards us with stresses our bodies are not physically equipped (or evolved) to handle. It's no wonder so many of us are overwhelmed and struggling. Luckily, there are effective strategies and tools to help manage and reduce stress. You just need to learn how to tap into them. Here today to help us better navigate life's stressors is Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe, an internationally acclai
309: How to Lead With Wild Courage
Too often, the traits we're taught to tone down are the very ones that can drive our boldest breakthroughs. In this powerful episode, we explore what it truly means to lead and live with wild courage. Dismantling conventional career advice, Jenny Wood champions a more audacious path to success, one built on traits long considered too disruptive or inappropriate to embrace. Jenny Wood is a New York
308: Powerful Stress Management Approaches Designed for Times Like These
If your go-to stress strategies aren't cutting it anymore, you're not alone, and there's a reason for that. Today on Finding Brave, we're joined by deeply inspiring The Stress Coach, Jordan Friedman, to explore what really works for managing stress during high-anxiety times and why most stress-reduction methods miss the mark. With over 30 years of experience, Jordan's science-backed, creative appr
307: Visibility Starts with Recognizing Your Value
What if the key to career growth isn't doing more but recognizing what you've already achieved? Today on Finding Brave, we're joined by inspiring author and career coach Octavia Goredema to discover how true visibility begins with valuing yourself. Octavia is the CEO of Fire Memos, a passionate advocate for helping people unlock their full potential at work, the author of PREP, PUSH, PIVOT, and ho
306: How to Turn LinkedIn Into Your #1 Business and Career Growth Tool
If you still think of LinkedIn as nothing more than a job site or somewhere you go to upload your online resume, now is the time to update and expand your approach! Today on the show, we welcome LinkedIn insider Jon Lyndon for a deep dive into the evolution of LinkedIn and why we should all be using it as a human connection tool and a pathway to opportunity at scale. Having spent nearly a decade
305: When Money Feels Dangerous: Healing Your Survival Response to Wealth
The moment you choose to change your relationship to money is the moment you change every single generation ahead of you. In this episode of Finding Brave, top financial wellbeing speaker, multi-award-winning Financial Coach, and international author Catherine Morgan joins us to talk about a vitally important topic: when money feels dangerous and how to heal our survival response to wealth. A Fina
304: Conflict Resilience: Negotiating Conflict without Giving Up or Giving In
Conflict is a part of life, whether it's in our relationships, workplaces, or even global politics, yet many of us either shy away from it or escalate it, leading to stress, resentment, and division. Today on Finding Brave, behavioral neurologist Dr. Joel Salinas joins us to discuss how we can navigate disagreement with confidence and resilience—and even turn it into a powerful tool for building s
303: How Validation Transforms Our Relationships, Lives, and Influence
What if the key to better relationships, deeper influence, and personal growth wasn't about fixing problems, but about acknowledging and accepting others? Today on Finding Brave, we sit down with Dr. Caroline Fleck, a licensed psychologist, corporate consultant, and adjunct clinical instructor at Stanford University, to explore the transformative power of validation. Dr. Fleck is a recognized expe
302: Authoring Your Money Story - It's More Intuitive Than You Realize
Many people feel stuck in their current financial situation, believing that wealth and stability are out of reach. But what if the key to financial success isn't about making drastic changes overnight but rather small, intentional shifts in mindset and habits? Today's guest, George Grombacher, has spent 24 years helping people take control of their money and their lives. A five-time Investopedia
301: Justice, Love and Facilitating Organizational Healing
What does it take to create lasting change in an organization that is rooted in dignity, justice, and care? Too often, leadership and consulting focus on quick fixes instead of investing in deeper and necessary cultural shifts. Today, we explore how organizations can foster true transformation by embracing a more holistic approach and prioritizing what truly matters. Our guest, Ora Grodsky, is a
300: Celebrating 300 Episodes of Finding Brave
Hey, friends! 🎉 I'm thrilled to share an exciting milestone—today, my podcast Finding Brave celebrates its 300th episode! This podcast journey since we launched in 2018 has been nothing short of incredible, and I'm so grateful for all your help in making this podcasting journey so meaningful. I'm honored that, with 574+K downloads, Finding Brave is ranked in the Top 100 Apple Career Podcasts and i
299: 5 Ways Your Lack of Confidence Is Hurting You, with Kathy Caprino
Thank you for listening to our Finding Brave show, ranked in the Top 100 Apple Career Podcasts! "You have a lot of knowledge and expertise, but if you continually doubt the strength of your opinions, or the importance of sharing your ideas, you are going to lose the ability to shape where your career is going." – Kathy Caprino Confidence is key as you step into being the most powerful version of
298: Using a "Flux" Mindset To Better Navigate The Future, with April Rinne
Thank you for listening to our Finding Brave show, ranked in the Top 100 Apple Career Podcasts! Please note: This is an updated "Holiday Selection" re-release of Episode #193. "If the pace of change is ever faster, ever faster, ever faster, and we already feel like we don't have enough time to keep up or we are overwhelmed or we're not able to show up fully, then we need a big reset because the fu
297: How To Begin Doing Something That Matters
Thank you for listening to our Finding Brave show, ranked in the Top 100 Apple Career Podcasts! Please note: This is an updated "Holiday Selection" re-release of Episode #210. "Sit with the idea of what it would mean for you to take on a worthy goal, become the best version of yourself, and unlock your greatness by taking on the hard things. I'm asking not just for you, but I'm asking for me and m
296: How to Ask The Right Questions To Unlock Wisdom, Support and Opportunity
Please note: This is a special "Holiday Pick" re-release of Episode #283 with Jeff Wetzler Why is it so hard for many of us to ask the right questions and make the right choices? As the co-CEO of Transcend, a nationally recognized innovation organization, and today's guest, Jeff Wetzler has leveraged his expertise in learning and human potential to develop a game-changing approach to smarter decis
295: The 5 Biggest Blunders Career Changers Make
Thank you for listening to our Finding Brave show, ranked in the Top 100 Apple Career Podcasts! Please note: This is an updated re-release of Episode #197. "What you want to understand is that before you leap you need to take action to address what is making you so miserable. If you don't do that, you are going to wake up two years later in the new career and you're going to be having the same pro
294: This is Strategy: Think Bigger, Act Bolder, and Make Your Impact
Feeling frustrated with the results of quick fixes and short-term thinking? Ready to create a bold, lasting positive impact but feel trapped in outdated approaches and systems? This is the episode for you! Today, we're joined by the visionary Seth Godin, a globally renowned entrepreneur, bestselling author, sought-after speaker, and marketing expert known for his game-changing ideas in business an
293: 5 Biggest Resume Mistakes and How To Avoid Them
Does your resume tell the best and most compelling version of your professional accomplishments and story? Joining our show today is top-ranked Executive Resume Writer and Coach, Sarah Johnston, founder of the Briefcase Coach. Sarah is recognized as a LinkedIn "Top Voice" and named one of HR Weekly's Top 100 Most Influential People in HR and her firm was rated "best" for experienced executives by
292: Use the 50% Rule to Compete In a League of Your Own
What if the secret to standing out and achieving unmatched success was about doing less, not more? Today, we're joined by former corporate CEO turned professional pot-stirrer, Erin Hatzikostas, to explore how her 50% Rule can help you throw out half the playbook and start competing in a league of your own by embracing authenticity in bold and unexpected ways! Erin is a global keynote speaker, auth
291: Job Therapy - Identifying the Source Of Your Career Dissatisfaction
If you could never work in your chosen career again, would you be relieved, or would you be disappointed? Dr. Tessa West is a Professor of Psychology at New York University, a leading expert on the science of social relationships, and a researcher focusing on how to improve communication between employees, bosses, and hiring professionals. She regularly contributes to the The Wall Street Journal a
290: How to Land a TEDx Talk and Rock It
Do you have a story that can change the world? Bobby Umar, a 5x TEDx Speaker and Inc Magazine Top 100 Leadership Speaker, believes you do. With over 20 years of experience delivering powerful keynotes across four continents, Bobby is a master at helping individuals unlock their potential through authentic connection and heart-based leadership. Bobby is the founder of the Thought Leadership Brandi
289: Why We Always Feel Awful - And How To Fix It
Modern life bombards us with stresses our bodies are not physically equipped (or evolved) to handle. It's no wonder so many of us are overwhelmed and struggling. Luckily, there are effective strategies and tools to help manage and reduce stress. You just need to learn how to tap into them. Here today to help us better navigate life's stressors is Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe, an internationally acclai
288: How to Recognize Your Success Wound and Heal It
Do you ever get the sinking feeling that, no matter how hard you work or what you do, it's never enough? Our culture is stuck in an old paradigm that views success as a destination rather than a journey, attainable by only the lucky few at the top. But what if there was another way? For insight into her "new paradigm of success," we are joined by Brooke Taylor, a Transformational Career Coach for
287: Navigating Neurodiversity: Key Organizational Steps for Embracing Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, and Other Neurological Differences
One in five people is estimated to be neurodivergent, yet efforts to achieve large-scale neuroinclusion in the workplace have largely failed due to superficial "check-the-box" strategies. Cognitive scientist, author, board director, business leader, and neurodivergent employer Dr. Maureen Dunne knows from lived experience and extensive research that we can harness the power of neurodiverse talent
286: Intentionality: How it Heals and Positively Shifts Our Life Experience
Do you want to reconnect with yourself and fully reclaim your power? Intentionality might be the key. To guide you on this healing and transformative journey, we welcome Finnian Kelly, the founder of Intentionality Inc., a sought-after speaker and executive coach, a leading breathwork facilitator, and the author of Intentionality: A Groundbreaking Guide to Breath, Consciousness, and Radical Self-T
285: Unlock The Power of Instinct To Accelerate Your and Your Organization's Success
How do you get people to buy what you're selling? In this episode of Finding Brave, marketing consultant and behavioral expert Leslie Zane reveals why traditional persuasion tactics often fall short when growing a business, selling an idea, or building your personal brand. Leslie is an award-winning marketer, TEDx speaker, the Founder and CEO of the behavioral science-based firm, Triggers Brand Co
284: What HR Teams Are Not Doing Today That Hurts Their Organizations
Building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace is more than just a reflection of societal values; it's a strategic necessity that fuels innovation, enhances talent retention, and ensures long-term business success in a competitive global market. Today's guest, Sable Lomax, is a seasoned global DEI expert, consultant, speaker, and facilitator who joins us to share her experience in helping
283: How to Ask The Right Questions To Unlock Wisdom, Support and Opportunity
Why is it so hard for many of us to ask the right questions and make the right choices? As the co-CEO of Transcend, a nationally recognized innovation organization, and today's guest, Jeff Wetzler has leveraged his expertise in learning and human potential to develop a game-changing approach to smarter decisions, more creative solutions, and deeper relationships by asking different kinds of questi
282: Power Gap #7: Allowing Past Pain and Challenge To Continue to Shape You
(Part of Kathy's series The Most Powerful You)
Thank you for listening to our Finding Brave show, ranked in the Top 100 Apple Podcasts in Careers! Please note: This is a special rerun of Episode 130. "You are not your past. You are all of it, your past, present, and future. So do the work to release the shame, the humiliation, and the negative judgments you have about yourself. Release yourself." – Kathy Caprino Over the past several years o
281: The New Rules of Attachment - What to Know and Do To Help Heal Your Life
During this episode, Dr. Judy Ho joins us to unpack key concepts from her newly published book, The New Rules of Attachment. Judy isa triple board-certified and licensed clinical and forensic neuropsychologist, a tenured associate professor at Pepperdine University, television and podcast host, and published author. Among her numerous professional pursuits, she conducts neuropsychological and psy
280: Networking Is More Effective Than Traditional Job Search - How To Make It Easier
Today, we're delighted to welcome back return guest, Austin Belcak, who joined us way back on episode five to talk about how to land a dream job at the salary you deserve, as well on episode 89 where he shared his insights on building an exceptional resume that gets real results. Through his personal experiences, Austin has developed a uniquely effective job search system that helped him go from
279: Dramatically Boost Your Interviewing Success: Critical Do's and Don'ts
Interviews can undoubtedly be daunting and intimidating, but they also present a thrilling sense of potential and promise. After all, one interview can change the course of your life. So, how do you bring your best self to an interview, regardless of which side of the table you find yourself on? Joining us today to share her keen insights on all things interviewing is Anna Papalia, CEO of Intervie
278: What People's Behavior Reveals About What You Can Expect From Them
Watching people and observing their behaviors is fascinating for many reasons. Yes, it's fun, but it can also be very revealing. To learn more about what the behavior and communication of others can tell you about them, we are joined by renowned author, retired FBI agent, and keynote speaker, Robin Dreeke. With a distinguished career that includes serving as the Chief of the Counterintelligence Be
277: How We Can Survive and Thrive In An Age of Conflict
As many of us are seeing and experiencing firsthand, we're living in a time of divisive politics and widespread conflict. While these conditions present difficult challenges, it's also an opportunity for growth if we can find the courage and strength to engage in a new way. This is the belief of today's inspiring guest, William Ury, who has dedicated his life to transforming conflicts from destruc
276: Building Intergenerational Support To Move You Forward Fast
We are joined today by Hope Paterson, a global nomad, mother of two, education innovation specialist, and transformation coach. For two decades, Hope has been developing what she calls the Hope triangle: electrifying pathways for humans of all ages working at the intersection of education, innovation, and entrepreneurship. As a coach Hope is steadfast and supportive, walking alongside others as t
275: Race Rules: What Your Black Friend Won't Tell You
Fatimah Gilliam is an author, lawyer, sought-after speaker, consultant, and founder of The Azara Group, a consulting firm that provides diversity and inclusion, leadership development, negotiation, and strategy consulting services to Fortune 500 corporations, senior executives leading billion-dollar businesses, and industry thought leaders. Her groundbreaking book, Race Rules: What Your Black Frie
274: How Playing Competitive Sports Supports Women's Leadership Success
It's been proven that playing competitive sports continues to contribute significantly to the success and leadership growth that women experience in later life and in their careers. Joining me to share her first-hand insights and key observations from her own career and from recent important research on this topic, is Lara Abrash, Chair of Deloitte US, the largest professional services organizatio
273: 6 Questions to Help You Create a Thrilling New Year
Thank you for listening to our Finding Brave show, ranked in the Top 100 Apple Career Podcasts! Note: This is a special airing of a "holiday favorite selection" and is a repeat of our Finding Brave holiday episode #208. "You just have to believe that there's a higher version of you that you can tap into and that can access higher-level wisdom, insight, solutions, strategies, people, and connection
272: 3 "Future of Work" Trends Critical to Understand Now
How do we separate our work selves and our personal lives when technology and social media have made those lines blurrier than ever? Joining us today to unpack this topic and three key "future of work" trends is Elizabeth J. Sandler, founder and CEO of Echo Juliette, a forward-thinking company that works with executive teams on strategy and leadership development. Elizabeth is a seasoned professi
271: How To Recognize and Release The Damaging Shame You Hold
Are your thoughts and actions regularly dictated by a harsh inner critic? Do you find yourself filled with feelings of unworthiness and that you are undeserving of love? If so, you may well be dealing with the symptoms of core shame. Our guest, David Jurasek, knows firsthand the devastating impact shame can have on your life and relationships, and he joins us today to shed light on this urgent top
270: Masculinity at a Key Crossroads: What Must Change For a Better World for All
In the pursuit of gender equity, Ludo Gabriele emerges as an esteemed authority, globally acclaimed for advocating healthy masculinity. As a trailblazing thought leader in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), he welcomes nuance, disagreement, and holistic inclusion, inviting change and transformation. Ludo is the founder of Humen Leaders, a leadership advisory practice devoted to advancing heal
269: How to Build Learning Programs That Move Individuals and Organizations Forward Fast
When it comes to building learning programs that move individuals and organizations forward, today's guest believes that we have to look beyond the obvious and take risks to make bold moves. According to Jon Peters, almost nothing is out of reach if we explore alternative paths. Jon is the Founder and Chief Innovation Officer of AthenaOnline, an award-winning e-learning company that developed and
268: From Burned Out to Fully Charged in Life and Work
In a society that constantly pushes us to do more, achieve more, and be more, how do we ensure that we're not running on empty, or worse - experiencing debilitating physical, emotional and mental symptoms of stress? Joining us today to help unpack this complex topic is Dr. Neha Sangwan, who went from working on the frontlines of healthcare as a hospital emergency room physician, to becoming a key
267: Why Consent Is a Must for Connection and Respect in Life and Work
Relationship expert, trainer, speaker, and author Dr. Eric FitzMedrud uses his wide-ranging expertise to teach men how to hone their consent skills for stronger relationships and hotter sex, and also has witnessed how consent enhances connection, reward, respect and fulfillment in work and organizational settings as well. As a therapist committed to helping people live more meaningful, connected
266: The Sexy Lie: How Self-Objectification Damages Women's Lives
As our reality becomes more entwined with social media, an ever-increasing number of girls and women are engaging in self-objectification. And while gaining money, resources and agency may seem empowering, there are hidden impacts to this behavior that can have far-reaching consequences for women, girls, and our society as a whole. Today's guest, Dr. Caroline Heldman, describes this phenomenon as
265: Reaching Top Success in Male-Dominated Fields While Staying True To Yourself, with Manuela Nicolosi
If there's one person who is intimately familiar with what it means to be a woman making her way in a male-dominated field, it's today's guest, Manuela Nicolosi, an Italian international soccer referee, speaker, and entrepreneur. Manuela is an undeniable trailblazer and has a series of barrier-breaking accomplishments to her name. Not only is she the first woman to referee a Men's European Final (
264: Summer Pick: 5 Ways Your Lack of Confidence is Hurting You
Thank you for listening to our Finding Brave show, now with over 500K downloads and ranked in top 1.5% of over 3 million podcasts worldwide! "You have a lot of knowledge and expertise, but if you continually doubt the strength of your opinions and views, or the importance of sharing your ideas, you are going to lose the ability to shape where your career (and life) is going." – Kathy Caprino Con
263: Celebrating 5 Years and 500K+ Downloads of Finding Brave
THANK YOU FOR 5 WONDERFUL YEARS OF FINDING BRAVE, HELPING US REACH THE MILESTONE OF OVER 500,000 DOWNLOADS, AND RANKING IN THE TOP 1.5% OF OVER 3 MILLION PODCASTS WORLDWIDE! We're so excited to bring you this special episode of Finding Brave which celebrates two big milestones that I am very proud of. Firstly, we're celebrating 5 years of continuous publication of this show and, secondly, reaching
262: Employees Need Empathy From Leaders and Half Aren't Getting It with Raj Sharma
A great leader is able to resiliently and bravely handle core challenges and address key obstacles, all while building a work culture of belonging, safety and trust. And having leaders who demonstrate true empathy has become far more important to employees in today's post-covid world. To explore what empathy in the workplace is today and how leaders must demonstrate it more fully and authentically
261: How to Work with (Almost) Anyone with Michael Bungay Stanier
You can't always choose the people you work with, but you can choose to pursue having the best possible working relationship with them. Joining us today is return guest Michael Bungay Stanier, author of the new book How to Work With Almost Anyone: Five Questions for Building the Best Possible Relationships, to talk about the importance of working relationships and how to create ones that are safe,
260: Are You an Anxious Achiever? Turn Your Fears into Your Superpower with Morra Aarons-Mele
Anxiety in the workplace is far more common than many of us are willing to admit. And by refusing to normalize it we are making it even more difficult for people to navigate mental health issues and thrive at work. Our guest today, Morra Aarons-Mele, is no stranger to anxiety in the workplace and is the author of The Anxious Achiever: Turn Your Biggest Fears into Your Leadership Superpower. Morr
259: Overcome Perfectionism and Self-doubt by Embracing Your Flawesome Self
Today's guest has a fascinating and important perspective on what it is to live authentically, or as she describes it, "flawesomely". Kristina Mänd-Lakhiani is the co-founder of Mindvalley, one of the world's most powerful life transformation platform with a following of 20 million and still growing. She is an entrepreneur, writer, international speaker, artist, philanthropist, and host of the po
258: How Having a Brain That Is Different Can Be Your Ultimate Gift
Today's guest, Peter Shankman, is a prime example of what happens when you harness the positive aspects of ADHD (and other types of neurodiversity) for your personal benefit. When he was formally diagnosed in his mid-30s, Peter had already founded and sold two companies and realized that the traits that previously labeled him as "troublesome" were actually his greatest assets. Following the sale o
257: Spirituality, Faith and Creating Deeper Meaning In Your Life and Work
Humans are spiritual beings but unfortunately, because we are so influenced by external factors, many of us have become disconnected from our spiritual selves. This results in people making life and career choices that do not align with their core values or purpose, which is causing a great deal of suffering. Today's inspiring guest, Joseph Holt, is on a mission to help people make work (and life)
256: How Bringing Your Heart and Spirit Forward Transforms Lives
Taking responsibility for your emotions can take a lifetime to learn. But when you embrace the full spectrum of who you are, it allows you to connect with the world in new and profoundly meaningful ways. This is one of the many key lessons that today's Finding Brave guest, Robb Holman is intent on sharing with the world. Robb is a highly sought-after global keynote speaker, lover of life, and the
255: Expanding Emotional Intelligence To Become a Great Leader
Our understanding and definition of what excellent leadership is can vary greatly across continents, countries, and cultures. It is also influenced by individual characteristics such as age, gender, and heritage. And as newer generations enter, and progress, within the workforce, so too do their values and preferences. One of the most notable shifts currently taking place is how we value emotional
254: Building a Successful Business as an Author with Sharon Woodhouse
Becoming a published author can be a mysterious, daunting, and unclear path. It can also be a great entry point into a successful career in entrepreneurship, and here today to talk about how she helps authors on this journey is Sharon Woodhouse, the owner of Conspire Creative. Sharon has worked in publishing for decades, and her work as a coach and consultant for authors sees her helping them buil
253: Experiential Intelligence: Harness The Power of Personal Experience
Our potential is often largely measured by our IQ, EQ, and qualifications, but our guest today argues the case for a different aspect of who we are and what we offer - experiential intelligence. Dr. Soren Kaplan is an award-winning author, having recently authored Experiential Intelligence: Harness the Power of Experience for Personal and Business Breakthroughs. He is also an international keynote
252: Being Highly Sensitive Is a Superpower - Embrace and Leverage It
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