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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 future does not play out well if we continue to buy into not just what society says, but also what this pace of change is doing.” – April Rinne
With the amount of change happening daily in workplaces around the globe, adopting the right mindset can be key for employees, managers and leaders alike.
Today’s deeply inspiring Finding Brave guest breaks down the concept of having a “Flux Mindset,” which helps individuals and organizations consistently view change as an opportunity, not a threat, by being clear and grounded in their values.
Ranked one of the world’s “50 Leading Female Futurists” by Forbes, April Rinne is a change navigator: she helps individuals and organizations rethink and reshape their relationship with change, uncertainty, and a world in flux. A World Economic Forum Young Global Leader, she is a trusted advisor to organizations ranging from Airbnb, Nike, Intuit, the World Bank, the Inter-American Development Bank, NESTA, Trōv, AnyRoad, and Unsettled, as well as governments spanning Singapore to South Africa, Canada to Colombia, Italy to India. April is the author of the inspiring book Flux: 8 Superpowers for Thriving in Constant Change.
A graduate of Harvard Law School, April is a futurist, advisor, global development executive, microfinance lawyer, investor, mental health advocate, certified yoga teacher, globetrotter (100+ countries), and insatiable handstander. She also harnesses very personal experiences with flux, including the death of both of her parents in a car accident when she was 20.
Through her travels and tragedy, vision and values, global perspective and grounded sense of purpose, April helps others better understand how we see, think about, struggle with, and ultimately forge positive relationships with change.
In this enlightening episode, April shows the tremendous benefits you can realize by rethinking and reshaping your relationship with change and uncertainty. Once you understand what change is and learn how to embrace it, opportunities will begin to appear and allow you to be more prepared for the future, whatever comes your way.
Highlights from this Episode:
April’s definition of “Flux” and the role that incorporating a Flux Mindset plays in helping people adapt to an ever-changing world [7:10]
Her personal life journey to Flux, plus some of the key questions that she asks herself to maintain perspective [12:47]
How April is contributing by serving the world what it needs right now [15:31]
What you can do to begin seeing the “invisible,” and the reasons why individuals tend to miss seeing so much around them that would be extremely beneficial to see [28:37]
Her tips for bringing the unconscious to the conscious and why we need to [32:01]
Ways to address and resolve your fears and detach from future outcomes at the same time [35:07]
What managers and leaders need to do differently in a world of Flux [40:30]
Where so many professionals are going wrong when it comes to mindset [42:23]
Why April considers herself a futurist, and what it really means to be one [44:35]
For More Information:
April’s Latest Book, Flux: 8 Superpowers for Thriving in Constant Change
https://aprilrinne.com/
https://twitter.com/aprilrinne
https://www.linkedin.com/in/aprilrinne
https://www.instagram.com/aprilrinne/
https://www.facebook.com/aprilrinne
Kathy’s Resources Mentioned:
KATHY’S DIGITAL CAREER COACHING CLONE - ‘KATHY CAPRINO AI” - IS HERE!I’m over the moon to announce the release of my new Kathy Caprino AI career and leadership coaching clone! Here’s more about it! >> https://kathycaprino.com/kathyai.
Powered by Delphi.ai, this tool brings my career growth teachings, advice, and answers to your most pressing questions — directly to you, 24/7. With a subscription, you get unlimited access and can message or audio chat with my AI clone anytime you need guidance.
Drawing on my 40+ years of experience — from corporate life, therapy, and coaching, to writing and speaking across 6 continents — I’ve trained Kathy AI using over 2.5 million words of my content, including articles, books, podcasts, interviews, and workshops seen by over 41 million people.
My mission? To make Kathy Caprino AI your trusted resource for real-time career, leadership, and personal growth strategies. Get tailored answers to your toughest career challenges and practical solutions to achieve your top goals.
We offer two affordable pricing tiers, with Tier 2 unlocking great bonuses like membership to my new Career Breakthrough Community, including free coaching calls with me, exclusive discounts on my courses and programs,, free LinkedIn support, and so much more.
It also makes a fantastic gift for friends, family, or colleagues who want to thrive professionally!
Check it out and subscribe today at kathycaprino.com/kathyai. Let me know what you think — and I truly hope it becomes a game-changer for you!
And for other career support programs, visit my Career Help page.
ADDITIONAL SUPPORT RESOURCES
Order Kathy’s book The Most Powerful You today!
In Australia and New Zealand, click here to order, elsewhere outside North America, click here, and in the UK, click here.
If you enjoy the book, we’d so appreciate your giving the book a positive rating and review on Amazon! And check out Kathy’s video training course The Most Powerful You, to help you address and close the 7 most damaging power and confidence gaps in the most effective way possible.
Please share your positive ratings and reviews!
If you enjoy the show, we’d be so very grateful for a positive rating and review on Apple Podcasts! These great ratings help us reach more and more people who are interested in boosting their careers, businesses, and leadership, and keep in the Top 100 Apple Career Podcasts in the U.S. and around the world and in the top 1.5% of over 3.5 million podcasts! Thank you!———————
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Don’t forget – you can experience each Finding Brave interview episode in both audio and video formats! Check out new and recent episodes on my Youtube channel at YouTube.com/kathycaprino. And please leave us a comment and a thumbs up if you like the show!
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Other resources mentioned:
April Rinne’s TEDx Talk, How to Navigate Our Uncertain Future
Journey of Souls: Case Studies of Life Between Lives, by Dr. Michael Newton
Kathy’s TEDx Talk, Time To Brave Up & Free Career Path Self-Assessment
Kathy’s Amazing Career Project video training course & 6 Dominant Action Styles Quiz
Kathy’s Power Gaps Survey, Support To Build Your LinkedIn Profile To Great Success & Other Free ResourcesQUOTES FROM THE SHOW:
“You are providing such gifts, service and benefits to humanity, but in order to keep doing that and to do so in the ways that you are best at, you can’t keep running ever faster.” [12:00]
“If I were to die tomorrow, what would the world need me to do today?” [14:21]
“The more different someone is from you, the more interesting they are to get to know.” [17:39]
“What makes you you, even when everything else changes?” [19:26]
“Privilege actually blinds us. Privilege keeps us from seeing what could actually help us the most.” [33:42]
“Mindset drives strategy. It’s not the other way around.” [42:23]
Please share your positive ratings and reviews!
If you enjoy the show, we’d be so very grateful for a positive rating and review on Apple Podcasts! These great ratings help us reach more and more people who are interested in boosting their careers, businesses, and their leadership, and keep in the Top 100 Apple Career Podcasts in the U.S. and around the world and in the top 1.5% of over 2.6 million podcasts! Thank you! -
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 my world, because it’s a chance for all of us to live a better life.” – Michael Bungay Stanier
I’m very excited to share my “Holiday Selection” re-release of one of our most popular episodes, featuring the great insights of Michael Bungay Stanier.
As an exciting new year is coming, with its fresh energy of possibility, what would it mean for you to find and set a worthy goal, something that is thrilling, important, and daunting at the same time?
Today’s special Finding Brave guest reveals the 3 key components of a worthy goal, what it really means to commit to one, and why we don’t have to travel this path alone, because we can ask for support along the way.
Michael Bungay Stanier helps people be a force for change. He’s best known for his book The Coaching Habit, which has over a million copies and has thousands of 5-star reviews online.
His latest book, How to Begin, helps people find the clarity and courage to take on a Worthy Goal and start something thrilling, important and daunting. He founded Box of Crayons, a learning and development company that helps organizations move from advice-driven to curiosity-led.
They’ve trained hundreds of thousands of managers to be more coach-like and their clients range from Microsoft to Gucci. Michael left Australia about 30 years ago to be a Rhodes Scholar at Oxford University, where he shares that his only significant achievement was falling in love with a Canadian. Michael now lives in Toronto, having spent time in London and Boston. Balancing out these moments of success, he was banned from his high school graduation for “the balloon incident,” was sued by one of his Law School professors for defamation, and his first published piece of writing was a Harlequin Romance-esque story involving a misdelivered letter called The Male Delivery.
I encourage you to read Michael’s latest (and very enlightening) book and let us know what lessons you glean from it. How has your energy been shifted, and what did you learn? Please feel free to reach out to Michael or me with your feedback and questions about what we discuss in this episode. Here’s to your joyful pursuit of your worthy goal!
Highlights from this Episode:
The worthy goal that Michael has for his latest book [5:44] Why he is expecting a big shake-up for the coaching industry in the very near future [7:07] What Michael means when he says that we unlock our greatness by taking on the hard things [13:52] How his childhood influences have contributed to the way that he now sees the world [17:36] Some of the ways that Michael “zags” when others “zig” [20:03] His approach to coaching and helping others do the thing that really matters to them [21:33] Where true growth will happen, plus the 3 components that make a worthy goal [23:45] What you can expect to gain by reading Michael’s latest book [25:44] A powerful exercise that shows the importance of getting support from others while pursuing your goals [26:33] A reminder of why we always need to celebrate our victories, no matter how big or small they may be [32:01]For More Information:
Michael’s Latest Book, How to Begin: Start Doing Something That Matters [With Bonuses]
https://www.mbs.works/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelbungaystanier/
https://www.instagram.com/mbs_works/
https://twitter.com/mbs_works
https://www.facebook.com/mbs_works-113849977032317/
All of His Michael’s Books
His Podcast & YouTube Channel
Michael’s Free Course, The Year of Living Brilliantly
Manifesto for a Moral Revolution: Practices to Build a Better World by Jacqueline Novogratz
Kathy’s Resources Mentioned:
STAY TUNED – ‘KATHY AI” IS COMING SOON!
I’m beyond excited to announce the upcoming launch of “Kathy Caprino AI” —my new digital clone!!
Created with the amazing team at Delphi.ai, Kathy Caprino AI brings my career growth teachings, guidance and advice – and answers to your most pressing career questions - directly to you, anytime you need it, 24/7.
Drawing on my 17 years of career and leadership coaching, writing and speaking, I’ve trained Kathy AI using over 2.5 million words I’ve written and that have reached over 41 million readers worldwide.
My goal? To make Kathy Caprino AI your trusted resource for career, leadership, and personal growth, offering real-time strategies, tips, and answers to your most pressing questions.
All subscribers will get tailored support to help their career visions become a reality. Plus, we’re offering some exciting bonuses and benefits when you subscribe in the introductory period.
And it makes a fantastic gift for friends, family and colleagues!
I cannot wait to share Kathy AI with you! Stay tuned at KathyCaprino.com and my newsletter for all the details—it’s coming soon and I so hope it’s helpful to you! (Sign up for my newsletter HERE.)
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Use the “HOLIDAY30” coupon code at registration checkout for your holiday savings!
Join me today in one of these top-ranked programs:POWER UP YOUR LINKEDIN PROFILE FOR SUCCESS (2 sessions)
JUMPSTART YOUR JOB SEARCH SUCCESS (3 sessions)
CAREER & LEADERSHIP BREAKTHROUGH PROGRAM (6 sessions)
BUILD YOUR CONFIDENCE, SELF-ESTEEM AND IMPACT AT WORK (10 sessions)
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ADDITIONAL SUPPORT RESOURCES
Order Kathy’s book The Most Powerful You today!
In Australia and New Zealand, click here to order, elsewhere outside North America, click here, and in the UK, click here.
If you enjoy the book, we’d so appreciate your giving the book a positive rating and review on Amazon! And check out Kathy’s digital companion course The Most Powerful You, to help you close the 7 most damaging power gaps in the most effective way possible.
Please share your positive ratings and reviews!
If you enjoy the show, we’d be so very grateful for a positive rating and review on Apple Podcasts! These great ratings help us reach more and more people who are interested in boosting their careers, businesses, and their leadership, and keep in the Top 100 Apple Career Podcasts in the U.S. and around the world and in the top 1.5% of over 3.5 million podcasts! Thank you!———————
Sponsor Highlight
I’m thrilled that both Audible.com and Amazon Music are sponsors of Finding Brave! Take advantage of their great special offers and free trials today!
Audible Offer
Amazon Music Offer
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QUOTES FROM TODAY’S SHOW:
“For me, there’s an essence of coaching which asks where you can stay curious a little bit longer. Can you rush to action and give advice a little more slowly? [6:10]
“Part of why people would hire you if you’re a coach is because you’ve seen stuff, done stuff, and know stuff. It’s kind of rude not to share what you think could be of best service to that client.” [8:11]
“I want people to be ambitious for themselves and for the world. I want them to be the best version of themselves, but I also want them to contribute to a better world.” [14:07]
“I’m wired in a way that I’ve always been self-confident, and I’ve always had a willingness to zag when other people zag.” [19:58]
“I’m just trying to get people started. I can’t take them to the end of the journey, because the journey will evolve and change, but can I get them across the threshold in taking the first steps.” [28:08]
“Ask yourself what minimum success looks like, but you’re also allowed to dream about what big success looks like as well.” [31:28]
Watch video versions of my interviews on Finding Brave!
Don’t forget – you can experience each Finding Brave interview episode in both audio and video formats! Check out new and recent episodes on my Youtube channel at YouTube.com/kathycaprino. And please leave us a comment and a thumbs up if you like the show!
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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 decisions, more creative solutions, and deeper relationships by asking different kinds of questions that unlock possibility and connection.
Through a five-step process, Jeff teaches how to ask the right questions to create personal and professional growth. He joins us today to talk about his new book, ASK: Tap Into the Hidden Wisdom of People Around You for Unexpected Breakthroughs In Leadership and Life, and to share his personal journey to asking, learning, and connecting more deeply.
Tune in as we dive deep into the psychology of what prevents us from asking and sharing honestly, including shame and safety. Using curiosity as an entry point, we explore different contexts for asking questions before diving into the five practices behind Jeff’s Ask Approach. Delving even deeper, we explore a new definition of curiosity as an act of care.
We also unpack what happens when we lose our connection to compassion, how to remain rooted in non-judgment to create a safe space for others, engage in meaningful reflection and reconnection, and much more! Don’t miss this thought-provoking conversation with a guest who truly embodies his principles.Key Highlights From This Episode:
Childhood experiences that sparked the premise for Jeff’s book. [06:44] What asking the right questions does for our relationships. [09:05] Blockers that prevent us from sharing honestly with others. [11:38] Why curiosity is important across different contexts. [12:47] Five practices that underpin the ASK Approach. [14:26] The role of compassion and non-judgment behind Jeff’s principle of “making it safe.” [22:29] What it means to ask quality questions. [27:07] Reflection and reconnection as the final part of the framework. [31:00] Three channels that unpack what it really means to listen to learn. [33:37] Observing the action piece in order to learn. [35:12]For More Information:
Jeff Wetzler on LinkedIn
Jeff Wetzler on Instagram
Jeff Wetzler on X
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Get your copy of Jeff’s latest book, ASK: Tap Into the Hidden Wisdom of People Around You for Unexpected Breakthroughs In Leadership and Life.
AND Check out Jeff’s NEW TEDx Talk - How to Learn Something From Anyone…(And Why To Try)
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Are you making the most of your LinkedIn profile and presence to help you stand out and achieve your most thrilling career visions and goals?
Thanks for joining me today on Finding Brave! I’m very happy to share a bit about my 2-session LinkedIn consulting program, expressly for folks who want to power up their LinkedIn profile and activity and take full advantage of all the amazing features and benefits that LinkedIn provides.
I’m very honored to be a “Top Voice” on LinkedIn with close to a million followers and subscribers, and I have to say that LinkedIn has been a true game-changer for me ever since I started publishing there regularly back in 2015.
With more than 1 billion users globally now, LinkedIn offers so many ways to move your professional endeavors forward. And it’s not just for job search either! It’s a powerful networking platform for anyone who wants to make a bigger impact doing meaningful work they love.
Join me in my unique Power Up Your LinkedIn Profile and Presence Program to take the most essential steps on LinkedIn to present yourself at the highest level and make the most of all that LinkedIn has to offer!
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STAY TUNED - ‘KATHY AI” IS COMING SOON!
I’m beyond excited to announce the upcoming launch of Kathy AI—my new digital clone!!
Created with the amazing team at Delphi.ai, Kathy AI brings my career growth teachings and guidance directly to you, anytime you need it.
Drawing on my 17 years of career and leadership coaching, writing and speaking, I’ve trained Kathy AI using over 2.5 million words I've written and that have reached over 41 million readers worldwide.
My goal? To make Kathy AI your trusted resource for career, leadership, and personal growth, offering real-time strategies, tips, and answers to your most pressing questions.
All subscribers will get tailored support to help their career visions become a reality. Plus, we're offering some exciting bonuses and benefits when you subscribe in the introductory period..
And it makes a fantastic gift for friends, family and colleagues!
I cannot wait to share Kathy AI with you! Stay tuned at KathyCaprino.com and my newsletter for all the details—it’s coming soon and I so hope it's helpful to you!
TAKE 30% OF KATHY’S TOP-RANKED, 1:1 CAREER, JOB SEARCH, LINKEDIN SUCCESS COACHING PROGRAMS TODAY!
Just in time for the holidays – for yourself or as a gift for a friend or family member - take 30% off any of these top-rated career, job-search or LinkedIn success coaching programs below and move forward fast with Kathy’s personalized, one-on-one support!
Use “HOLIDAY30” coupon code at registration checkout for your holiday savings!POWER UP YOUR LINKEDIN PROFILE FOR SUCCESS (2 sessions)
JUMPSTART YOUR JOB SEARCH SUCCESS (3 sessions)
CAREER & LEADERSHIP BREAKTHROUGH PROGRAM (6 sessions)
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Order Kathy’s book The Most Powerful You today!
In Australia and New Zealand, click here to order, elsewhere outside North America, click here, and in the UK, click here.
If you enjoy the book, we’d so appreciate your giving the book a positive rating and review on Amazon! And check out Kathy’s digital companion course The Most Powerful You, to help you close the 7 most damaging power and confidence gaps in the most effective way possible.
Kathy’s Power Gaps Survey, Support To Build Your LinkedIn Profile To Great Success & Other Free Resources
Kathy’s TEDx Talk, Time To Brave Up & Free Career Path Self-Assessment
Kathy’s Amazing Career Project video training course & 6 Dominant Action Styles Quiz
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Sponsor Highlight
I'm thrilled that both Audible.com and Amazon Music are sponsors of Finding Brave! Take advantage of their great special offers and free trials today!
Audible Offer
Amazon Music Offer
Quotes:
“There’s really interesting research that shows that even in our most intimate relationships, we are not good at knowing what our partners are [thinking and feeling].” — @jeffreywetzler [0:12:54]
“The only thing [that] reliably lets us know what other people are thinking and feeling is to ask them.” — @jeffreywetzler [0:13:54]
“When we are curious about other people, we are really curious about the mystery of life as well.” — @jeffreywetzler [0:17:03]
“Curiosity is an act of care.” — @jeffreywetzler [0:18:59]
“Even if I am curious to learn from you, if you don’t feel safe telling me your truth, you’re not going to tell me and I’m not going to learn.” — @jeffreywetzler [0:22:33]
“There’s so much genius around us that we can tap into through [asking] quality questions.” — @jeffreywetzler [0:28:29]
Watch our Finding Brave episodes on YouTube!
Don’t forget – you can experience each Finding Brave episode in both audio and video formats! Check out new and recent episodes on my YouTube channel at YouTube.com/kathycaprino. And please leave us a comment and a thumbs up if you like the show!
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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 problems.” – Kathy Caprino
I’m very excited to share this solo episode which is my “Editor’s Choice” for this week - one of the most downloaded episodes over the six years of producing this podcast. Today’s show shares important content and advice for professionals from all levels and industries who are ready to make an important career shift but want guidance on how to do it successfully, reducing risk and wasted time.
In this episode, I share what I’ve seen are the 5 biggest blunders career changers make, and I have to admit that I have made each one of these mistakes myself, which is why I can speak to how easily they can happen if we’re not aware of them and or we’re not making the right decisions and choices.
These blunders are costly, painful and take a tremendous toll on your self-esteem, confidence, and your hopes and visions for the future. And they can hurt your finances, personal relationships, mental and physical health and more.
But there is a way to avoid these career change mistakes, and it starts with remembering that you are an amazing individual with many important gifts, talents and capabilities to share and gaining clarity on exactly what those are.
The question is how to get on the path to leveraging these talents and abilities in new ways that authentically fit with who you really are, and what you want for your life, and for your family and your livelihood.
Listen in for a full look at how to avoid the 5 biggest career change blunders and stay to the end as I reveal the 5 essential steps to take when you want change of any kind, in your career and in any area of your life.
As always, thank you for listening, and please let me know if the information I share today helps you navigate these particularly challenging and ever-changing times we find ourselves in right now.
Highlights from this Episode:
What is “The Pendulum Effect” that creates havoc in our careers, and examples of the ways that I and others have suffered from it [4:20]
Why I believe that this is such a common mistake people make, and what to understand before you decide to make a career change [7:50]
Why it’s essential to have sound financial transition plan in place before you pivot or change careers [10:50]
How having a firm understanding of (and physically “trying on”) the actual work and tasks you’ll be engaged in in the new career will benefit you in the long run [12:30]
Why doing functional tasks and work you enjoy is not enough to bring you career happiness and success if you can’t support the strategies, tactics and values of your company and work culture [15:10]
Examples of times that I didn’t “dig deep enough” to understand what I really wanted and needed in my own career, and why I want you to avoid this costly blunder [16:46]
How the trap of believing that success will be instant and automatic for you will be detrimental to you and your career journey [22:47]
A powerful 5-step process to engage in if you wish to make any type of significant change in your career (and life) [27:27]
For More Information:
https://kathycaprino.com/ and https://kathycaprino.com/career-help
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathycaprino
https://www.facebook.com/ElliaCommunications
https://twitter.com/kathycaprino
https://www.instagram.com/kathycaprino/
Resources Mentioned:
Kathy’s Career Path Self-Assessment survey
AND COMING SOON! Kathy’s new Digital “Kathy AI” clone” - available through Delphi.ai!
Wish you had a digital AI career guide and mentor who could answer your career questions whenever you needed support, 24/7? I’ve got just the thing!
Stay tuned for the launch of Kathy’s new “Kathy AI” digital career coach platform via Delphi.ai where you can ask (in writing or via audio chat) your most burning career, professional growth and leadership questions and get immediate, on-the-spot tips and answers from Kathy’s AI knowledge hub. Kathy’s AI hub has been trained with over 2.5 million words from her 1,000+ articles, 2 books, many media interviews, over over 295 podcast episodes, webinars, interviews with over 300 experts and more. Stay tuned and I hope you find this new offering helpful!
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QUOTES:
“Fix, strengthen, and change what is broken now, before you leave [your current position]. I promise you it will allow you to be a stronger, more energetic match to the better thing that you want.” [09:30]
“If you are not behind the strategies, tactics, and outcomes that your company is putting out, then you’re not going to be happy, even if you’re doing functional work that you like.” [15:43]
“You’ve got to dig deep to look at what you really want and need in your career. Will it make you the money you want, and will this full-time professional directly be what you want, or would it serve better as a hobby?” [20:21]
“What I see is that people are often not putting in the work. They’re giving up too quickly. You’re not going to have the success that you want if you just throw in the towel when it gets hard.” [24:04]
“Plan for a commitment to making a change, and don’t underestimate that it will take time, money, and energy.” [27:06]
“Get that empowered perspective before you try to move forward because if you’re coming from a place of disempowerment, the whole process isn’t going to go well.” [29:16]
Watch video versions of my interviews on Finding Brave!
Don’t forget – you can experience each Finding Brave interview episode in both audio and video formats! Check out new and recent episodes on my Youtube channel at YouTube.com/kathycaprino. And please subscribe and leave us a comment and a thumbs up if you like the show!
Please share your positive ratings and reviews!
If you enjoy the show, we’d be so very grateful for a positive rating and review on Apple Podcasts! These great ratings help us reach more and more people who are interested in boosting their careers, businesses, and their leadership, and keep in the Top 100 Apple Career Podcasts in the U.S. and around the world and in the top 1.5% of over 3.4 million podcasts! Thank you!———————
Order Kathy’s book The Most Powerful You today!
In Australia and New Zealand, click here to order, elsewhere outside North America, click here, and in the UK, click here.
If you enjoy the book, we’d so appreciate your giving the book a positive rating and review on Amazon! And check out Kathy’s digital companion course The Most Powerful You, to help you close the 7 most damaging power gaps in the most effective way possible.
Kathy’s Power Gaps Survey, Support To Build Your LinkedIn Profile To Great Success & Other Free Resources
Kathy’s TEDx Talk, Time To Brave Up & Free Career Path Self-AssessmentKathy’s Amazing Career Project video training course & 6 Dominant Action Styles Quiz
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Sponsor Highlight
I’m thrilled that both Audible.com and Amazon Music are sponsors of Finding Brave! Take advantage of their great special offers and free trials today!
Audible Offer
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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 and leadership.
With 23 bestselling books translated into more than 30 languages, including breakthrough books like Unleashing the Ideavirus and This is Marketing and his latest release, This is Strategy, Seth pushes the boundaries of conventional wisdom, offering insights for thinking bigger, anticipating change, and creating real impact in an unpredictable world.
In his new book, Seth challenges readers to shift from reactive tactics to proactive strategy and provides a roadmap for navigating complexity and achieving long-term success. Join us as we unpack key concepts like the importance of empathy in business, the need to adapt to technological shifts, and how understanding invisible systems can unlock new opportunities.
With over a million subscribers to his daily blog, Seth continues to inspire change on a global scale. Be sure to tune in for a dynamic conversation packed with actionable advice on how to thrive in an ever-evolving landscape. You’ll leave ready to think strategically, act boldly, and make your mark!
Key Highlights From This Episode:
The critical difference between strategy and tactics in a world that pushes compliance. [05:51] Empathy as one of the four components of strategy and why it's so important. [09:10] Why adaptability is key to success, particularly in industries disrupted by technology. [11:17] Your origin story and how transformation happens when you challenge old narratives. [16:18] How marketing has shifted from hype to building real connections and driving change. [19:11] The power of meeting with like-minded individuals to discuss strategy, not tactics. [21:10] Recognizing and navigating the systems that drive industries and consumer behavior. [25:42] Four threads of strategy: Systems, Games, Time, and Empathy. [28:55] Creating the necessary conditions today for a resilient system to be born tomorrow. [31:19]For More Information:
Seth Godin
Seth’s Blog
Seth Godin Books
This Is Strategy: Make Better Plans
Seth Godin on LinkedIn
Seth Godin on Facebook
Seth Godin on X
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Read Kathy’s Forbes.com interview with Seth, ‘Seth Godin: What Is Strategy And Why We So Often Get It Wrong’
Find additional links, videos, and other bonus content related to Seth’s #1 bestselling book, This is Strategy, here!
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IS IT FINALLY TIME FOR A TRUE SHIFT IN YOUR CAREER AND LEADERSHIP?
Do you feel ready and excited to make the essential changes you’ve been longing for in your career but need some empowering support to begin?
That help is here!
Join me as I coach and guide you through powerful, proven steps that unlock your fullest and happiest career potential. For a limited time, take advantage of my 10% discount for you, my amazing Finding Brave listeners.
Save 10% on both my top-rated one-on-one 6-session Career & Leadership Breakthrough coaching program AND my Most Powerful You video training course that will help you close the 7 most damaging power and confidence gaps that are blocking thousands of professionals from the success, reward, and impact they want and deserve.
You can participate in both of these programs from the comfort of your own home, at your own pace. Now’s the time. Don’t wait! Build the career you’ve been longing for this year. I’d love to help you.
REGISTER NOW and use the 10% discount code BRAVEPOD10 to save 10% on these programs TODAY!
Career & Leadership Breakthrough 6-session Program
Build Your Confidence, Impact and Self-Esteem At Work
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What FREE career support?
Make sure to join me on my next FREE career coaching call in my monthly series “Ask Coach Kathy.” In this program, registrants are invited to come on a 45-minute LIVE Zoom call and share their most pressing career challenge or problem that they want help with, and I will give you my best advice right on the call, for free! No question is too large or too small, and it can be about any type of professional issue you’re having. I’d love to help you. It’s time to get some outside support and move forward forward fast.
Sign up at kathycaprino.com/ask-coach-kathy and I’ll see you on the next call.
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Order Kathy’s book The Most Powerful You today (currently in the Top 200 Amazon “Women in Business” Bestsellers!
If you enjoy the book, we’d so appreciate your giving the book a positive rating and review on Amazon! And check out Kathy’s digital companion course The Most Powerful You, to help you close the 7 most damaging power gaps in the most effective way possible.
Kathy’s Power Gaps Survey, Support To Build Your LinkedIn Profile To Great Success & Other Free Resources
Kathy’s TEDx Talk, Time To Brave Up & Free Career Path Self-Assessment
Kathy’s Amazing Career Project video training course & 6 Dominant Action Styles Quiz
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Quotes:
“We need to pause in this moment of change – and say, ‘Yeah, but what's worth doing tomorrow?’ Not just repeating what we did yesterday and holding on for dear life. This is one version of bravery: to claim agency and responsibility.” — @ThisIsSethsBlog [0:07:40]
“Someone who doesn't buy from you is doing exactly the right thing for them. – Our job is to create the conditions for them to decide that the right thing for them is to buy from you.” — @ThisIsSethsBlog [0:10:16]
“I like to help people tell a positive story and make positive change happen, [and marketing] was the place to do it.” — @ThisIsSethsBlog [0:20:24]
“When we see a system undergoing change, that is our opportunity to make a difference.” — @ThisIsSethsBlog [0:20:47]
“Being able to describe to people, ‘The change I seek to make is this, the people I'm seeking to change believe this, and these are exactly who they are;’ it either holds water or it doesn't.” — @ThisIsSethsBlog [0:23:06]
“The goal is not, ‘How can I succeed tomorrow?’ It’s, ‘How do I – plant the right seeds in the right soil so that when I fertilize and water them over time, I’ll have a forest when I need it?’” — @ThisIsSethsBlog [0:30:37]
Watch our Finding Brave episodes on YouTube!
Don’t forget – you can experience each Finding Brave episode in both audio and video formats! Check out new and recent episodes on my YouTube channel at YouTube.com/kathycaprino. And please leave us a comment and a thumbs up if you like the show!
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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 Balance Careers. A former corporate recruiter and industry insider, Sarah is committed to empowering high-achieving professionals around the world in their job search.
During this candid, revealing conversation, Sarah shares her hard-earned wisdom on the biggest mistakes she sees people making when crafting their resumes, and what you can do instead.
Sarah also shares insights on how resume content should differ from our LinkedIn profiles and the most common resume and LinkedIn mistakes she's encountered. We discuss why relying solely on keywords isn't enough, how networking is evolving, how to effectively disclose gaps in our work experience, and the limitations (and also helpful aspects) of generative AI tools in resume writing.
Finally, Sarah shares how she strikes a key balance between personal and professional identities and sharing on a public platform.
Join us today to learn how to craft the most compelling narratives of your work and career journey and great new ways to uplevel your resume and LinkedIn profile today!
Key Points From This Episode:
Meet Sarah Johnston, Executive Resume Writer and Coach. [02:33] Making a distinction between resume content and a LinkedIn profile. [05:14] The two biggest resume mistakes that people make and how to counteract them. [10:06] Establishing whether or not to share your ‘dirty little secret’ when writing a resume. [17:44] How to approach keywords and leverage the power of networking. [21:26] Sarah’s thoughts on using AI tools to get a headstart on writing your resume. [30:16] Two of the biggest mistakes Sarah sees people making on LinkedIn. [34:42] Balancing personal and professional identities and when to communicate a stance. [38:40] Sarah’s closing advice: don’t skip the self-reflection piece of finding a job. [41:20]For More Information:
Follow Sarah Johnston on LinkedIn.
Learn more about her services as the Briefcase Coach.Follow Sarah on X.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Julie Robinett’s Book, How to Be a Power Connector
Greenhouse applicant tracking software
Zoho Recruit talent acquisition solutionExample: Kate’s Latest Book, Do Less: A Revolutionary Approach to Time and Energy Management for Busy Moms & Do Less Planner
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IS IT FINALLY TIME FOR A TRUE SHIFT IN YOUR CAREER AND LEADERSHIP? GET HANDS-ON HELP TODAY!
Do you feel ready and excited to make the essential changes you’ve been longing for in your career but need some empowering support to begin?
That help is here!
Join me as I coach and guide you through powerful, proven steps that unlock your fullest and happiest career potential. For a limited time, take advantage of my 10% discount for you, my amazing Finding Brave listeners.
Save 10% on both my top-rated one-on-one 6-session Career & Leadership Breakthrough coaching program AND my Most Powerful You video training course that will help you close the 7 most damaging power and confidence gaps that are blocking thousands of professionals from the success, reward, and impact they want and deserve.
You can participate in both of these programs from the comfort of your own home, at your own pace. Now’s the time. Don’t wait! Build the career you’ve been longing for this year. I’d love to help you.
REGISTER NOW and use the 10% discount code BRAVEPOD10 to save 10% on these programs TODAY!
Links:
Career & Leadership Breakthrough 6-session Program
The Most Powerful You Self-Paced Video Training Program
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And Join Kathy’s FREE LIVE Monthly Career Advice Call - ASK COACH KATHY
Hi friends! I wanted to make sure to invite you to join me on my next FREE LIVE career coaching call in my monthly series “Ask Coach Kathy.” In this program, registrants are invited to come on a 45-minute LIVE Zoom call and share their most pressing career challenge or problem that they want help with, and I will give you my best advice right on the call, for free. No question is too large or too small, and it can be about any type of professional issue you’re having. I’d love to help you! It’s time to get some outside support and move forward forward fast.
Sign up at kathycaprino.com/ask-coach-kathy and I’ll see you on the next call.
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Order Kathy’s book The Most Powerful You today!
In Australia and New Zealand, click here to order, elsewhere outside North America, click here, and in the UK, click here.
If you enjoy the book, we’d so appreciate your giving the book a positive rating and review on Amazon! And check out Kathy’s digital companion course The Most Powerful You, to help you close the 7 most damaging power gaps in the most effective way possible.
Kathy’s Power Gaps Survey, Support To Build Your LinkedIn Profile To Great Success & Other Free Resources
Kathy’s TEDx Talk, Time To Brave Up & Free Career Path Self-Assessment
Kathy’s Amazing Career Project video training course & 6 Dominant Action Styles Quiz
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Quotes:
“The resume is very KPI (key performance indicator) and result-driven: we’re going to make sure that we highlight the impact that you’ve had on the business and the bottom line. I view the LinkedIn as two-fold: number one, it’s a story.” — @SarahDJohnston [0:05:23]
“When someone opens your LinkedIn profile to view you and read about you, they only see the first three lines. I want to do everything I can to make that reader click ‘See More’.” — @SarahDJohnston [0:06:03]
“Don’t lie on your resume, but also view the resume as a marketing document. You don’t have to put everything out there, but you have to make sure it’s honest.” — @SarahDJohnston [0:20:34]
“I make my money off of writing resumes, but I will say that a resume alone will not get you a job.” — @SarahDJohnston [0:27:56]
“What ChatGPT can’t do is unearth your value proposition, and that’s what a great resume writer does.” — @SarahDJohnston [0:31:24]
“The one takeaway that I would give to listeners today is to not skip the self-reflection phase of the job search.” — @SarahDJohnston [0:41:20]
Watch our Finding Brave episodes on YouTube!
Don’t forget – you can experience each Finding Brave episode in both audio and video formats! Check out new and recent episodes on my YouTube channel at YouTube.com/kathycaprino. And please leave us a comment and a thumbs up if you like the show!
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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, author, co-host of the podcast, b Cause Work Doesn’t Have to Suck, and coach-consultant. With two books under her belt, including the recently released The 50% Rule, Erin shares what it truly means to be authentic and how it can become your strategic edge.
In this episode, she reveals the data-driven benefits of authenticity in the workplace, how something as simple as your out-of-office notification can spark authenticity, and why the 50% Rule is both an authenticity hack and the formula for transforming from underdog to unmatched success without working harder, doing more, or being better.
You’ll walk away with actionable insights on how to embrace your authentic self, strategically stand out in competitive environments, and apply The 50% Rule to foster innovation, build trust, and achieve success. This episode is packed with stories, tips, and a powerful framework for anyone looking to elevate their career or business. You won’t want to miss it!
Key Highlights From This Episode:
Erin’s unique definition of authenticity (and why it isn’t all about you!) [04:04] What it takes to be an authentic leader and how it can be a strategic advantage. [06:35] Data-driven benefits of authenticity in the workplace, from employees to the C-suite. [11:03] The crucial distinction between being authentic and doing authentic. [20:45] A simple, actionable tip to help you expose who you are in the service of others. [27:12] Where the 50% Rule came from and why it’s so impactful in all areas of life. [29:26] How to toss out half the rulebook and begin competing in a league of your own. [33:41] The power of storytelling: the most underutilized authentic leadership strategy. [36:52] Ways that you can connect with Erin, read her books, and soak up her wisdom. [38:21]For More Information:
b Authentic Inc.
Erin Hatzikostas on LinkedIn
Erin Hatzikostas on Instagram
Erin Hatzikostas on Facebook
Erin Hatzikostas on YouTube
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Watch Erin’s TEDx Talk, 'Why You Don't Have to Compromise For Your Career'
Get your copies of Erin’s books, The 50% Rule: Throw Out Half the Playbook to Start Competing in a League of Your Own and You Do You(ish): Unleash Your Authentic Superpowers to Get the Career You Deserve
Listen to her podcast, b Cause Work Doesn’t Have to Suck.
Kathy’s interview “How To Be the Most Power-Full You” on Erin’s podcast b Cause Work Doesn’t Have To Suck
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IS IT FINALLY TIME FOR A TRUE SHIFT IN YOUR CAREER AND LEADERSHIP?
Do you feel ready and excited to make the essential changes you’ve been longing for in your career but need some empowering support to begin?
That help is here!
Join me as I coach and guide you through powerful, proven steps that unlock your fullest and happiest career potential. For a limited time, take advantage of my 10% discount for you, my amazing Finding Brave listeners.
Save 10% on both my top-rated one-on-one 6-session Career & Leadership Breakthrough coaching program AND my Most Powerful You video training course that will help you close the 7 most damaging power and confidence gaps that are blocking thousands of professionals from the success, reward, and impact they want and deserve.
You can participate in both of these programs from the comfort of your own home, at your own pace. Now’s the time. Don’t wait! Build the career you’ve been longing for this year. I’d love to help you.
REGISTER NOW and use the 10% discount code BRAVEPOD10 to save 10% on these programs TODAY!
Career & Leadership Breakthrough 6-session Program
Build Your Confidence and Impact - 10 session ProgramThe Most Powerful You Self-Paced Video Training Program
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Order Kathy’s book The Most Powerful You today!
In Australia and New Zealand, click here to order, elsewhere outside North America, click here, and in the UK, click here.
If you enjoy the book, we’d so appreciate your giving the book a positive rating and review on Amazon! And check out Kathy’s digital companion course The Most Powerful You, to help you close the 7 most damaging power gaps in the most effective way possible.
Kathy’s Power Gaps Survey, Support To Build Your LinkedIn Profile To Great Success & Other Free Resources
Kathy’s TEDx Talk, Time To Brave Up & Free Career Path Self-Assessment
Kathy’s Amazing Career Project video training course & 6 Dominant Action Styles Quiz
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Quotes:
“Authenticity is exposing who you are when people least expect it in the service of others.” — Erin Hatzikostas [0:05:40]
“I’m not saying that you walk in and completely reinvent yourself, but I can guarantee if you start to do little [authenticity experiments], not only will your boss – tolerate it, but they’ll actually be inspired by it.” — Erin Hatzikostas [0:19:54]
“If you had 10 hours to spend on either figuring out who you are or who you want to be, – spend nine of those on the latter.” — Erin Hatzikostas [0:23:42]
“What was just a self-help, get-over-your-crap tool turned into – the formula for going from underdog to unmatched without having to work harder, do more, and be better.” — Erin Hatzikostas [0:33:05]
“I want [people] not only to have success but to do it in a way where you’re – in [your] own league.” — Erin Hatzikostas [0:35:54]
“Storytelling is the most underutilized authenticity/authentic leadership strategy ever because people remember stories 22 times more than facts and figures.” — Erin Hatzikostas [0:37:50]
Watch our Finding Brave episodes on YouTube!
Don’t forget – you can experience each Finding Brave episode in both audio and video formats! Check out new and recent episodes on my YouTube channel at YouTube.com/kathycaprino. And please leave us a comment and a thumbs up if you like the show!
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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 among other noted publications. She is the author of two books, Jerks at Work which she talked about on her first visit to Finding Brave , and most recently, Job Therapy: Finding Work That Works for You which focuses on finding out and understanding the psychological source of your unhappiness at work and then taking a series of carefully orchestrated steps to find a career with long-term staying power.
During this rich conversation, Tessa shares key insights from Job Therapy. To kick off our discussion, we explore what it might look like to reframe your career by thinking of it as you would a romantic relationship or partnership. She shares how feeling that she was being a jerk to her coworkers sparked the concept of her first book before unpacking the five forms of job dissatisfaction and their true roots. We discuss the importance of understanding that we only see the surface of the lives of others (and make many erroneous judgments about what other people have that we don’t) and why identifying your own core transferrable skills is a superpower. In closing, she shares a powerful tip on truly getting to know yourself in meaningful and productive ways.Tessa’s grounded perspective in research paired with acute self-awareness makes for deeply insightful listening and learning.
Key Highlights From This Episode:
Reframing your career as a relationship to understand the complexity and journey of it. [05:34] How being a jerk to her coworkers sparked the concept for her book, Jerks at Work. [11:01] Three of the five most common forms of dissatisfaction and their source. [13:54] How a theory behind a happy marriage mirrors what it might look like to have a good career. [24:27] The importance of realizing that we are not aware of the day-to-day of other people’s lives. [27:40] Why a Crisis of Identity is the most common category that people fall into. [29:41] Identifying the core skills that can be transferred from one career to another. [33:30] What is really necessary to know yourself: try to be a scientific observer of your own experiences. [41:46]For More Information:
Tessa West
Tessa West on X
Tessa West on Instagram
Tessa West on LinkedIn
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Eli Finkel’s book: The All-or-Nothing Marriage: How the Best Marriages Work
Tessa’s latest book: Job Therapy: Finding Work That Works for You
Tessa’s first book: Jerks at WorkTessa’s first visit to the show: Episode 240
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I’m thrilled to share that I’m offering a new session of my 8-week coaching and training course The Most Powerful You starting October 3rd! In 8 powerhouse weeks together, I’ll train all about the content of my book The Most Powerful You helping professional women address what I’ve the 7 most damaging power and confidence gaps that block women from achieving their most exciting goals, and happiest and highest potential and success. This includes imposter syndrome that impacts 75% of executive women today.
The course offers a transformative set of materials and experiences including:
8 Weekly Zoom Coaching calls with me 8 Video Training Modules A Step-by-by process for boosting your Career, Confidence and Impact Fantastic Additional Resources from over 30 of the nation’s top experts A Private Online Support Group for Members And moreThere’s nothing on this market like this program and spots are very limited so sign up now at mostpowerfulyou.com. When you register by Sept. 25th as an early bird, you’ll save $300 and get 7 fantastic bonuses.
I’ve delivered aspects of this training to over 100 organizations worldwide (including at a division of the United Nations) and participants have called it transformative and life-changing. I’m confident this course will move you forward in thrilling ways.———————
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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 Branding Club, and his influence in the arenas of networking, social media, and personal branding is inspiring. Through his guidance, thousands of individuals have harnessed their true potential to achieve lasting impact in their professional and personal lives.In this episode, Bobby shares the biggest obstacles people face when trying to land a TEDx talk and how we can best tackle this challenge. He outlines the key steps to securing a TEDx stage, emphasizing the importance of having the right topic, idea, title, and application. Bobby believes each of us has a unique story and experience with the potential to impact lives and change the world.
Tune in to discover how a TEDx talk can elevate your personal brand, build credibility, and grow your career. Bobby’s expert advice will empower you to take the steps necessary to become a recognized thought leader and leverage your story to generate exciting positive change. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how to make your mark with a TEDx talk!
Why doing a TEDx talk is so important. [05:22] The biggest challenges of doing a TEDx talk. [06:39] Which of Bobby’s TEDx talks stands out the most to him and why. [10:04] Why anyone can do a TEDx talk: every single one of us has a story. [13:33] The three key pieces required for landing a TEDx talk. [16:30] Tips for connecting with a TEDx event that’s right for you. [19:33] The size of your following and the role it plays in landing a TEDx talk. [23:35] Bobby’s signature methodology for landing a TEDx talk and why it consistently works. [27:52] The biggest blunders Bobby has seen people make at their TEDx talks. [29:23] Two essential things that people who want to do a TEDx talk need to know. [33:36]
Key Highlights From This Episode:For More Information:
Bobby Umar
Bobby Umar on LinkedIn
Bobby Umar LinkedIn Company PageBobby Umar on TikTok
Bobby Umar on X
Bobby Umar on Facebook
Bobby Umar on Instagram
Bobby Umar on YouTube
Bobby Umar on Medium
Thought Leadership Branding Club
DYPB (Discover Your Personal Brand)
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
For a 6-month program that guarantees you land a TEDx Talk, join Bobby Umar’s TEDx Mastery Intensive
Take part in the Thought Leadership Branding Club Membership Community – become one of the first 100 Founding Members and lock in your special intro price forever
Don’t miss out on weekly audio rooms on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and monthly live streams on the 3rd Wednesday, all on LinkedIn
Watch Bobby Umar’s TEDx Talks: Could You Change a Person's Life in 20 Seconds?, School-Learning to Fly, and The 5 Cs of Connection
Also check out Kathy Caprino’s TEDx Talk Time to Brave UpRecommended TED talks we mentioned:
Nancy Duarte - The Secret Structure of Great Talks
Shawn Achor - The Happy Secret To Better WorkBrene Brown - The Power of Vulnerability
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Hi everyone, it’s Kathy! I’m thrilled you’re here today because I have something truly exciting to share. My 8-week LIVE course, 'The Most Powerful You,' is now open for early bird enrollment!
The course kicks off October 3rd, and if you register by September 25th, you’ll save $300 and receive 7 exclusive bonuses.
This course is the perfect companion to my book, The Most Powerful You: 7 Bravery-Boosting Paths to Career Bliss, and I can confidently say there’s nothing else like it out there that supports women’s transformational growth in this way. Over our 8 weeks together, I’ll personally guide you through critical steps to close the 7 most damaging power and confidence gaps that hold women back from creating a fulfilling, impactful, and successful career.
What’s the ultimate outcome?
By recognizing and closing these gaps, you’ll transform and elevate how you see yourself, and how you communicate, lead, work, and engage with others. This profound shift empowers you to finally overcome those lingering, difficult challenges so you can make the impact – with the fulfillment and success - you’ve always dreamed of.Don’t miss out—Spots are limited so register today at mostpowerfulyou.com to claim your $300 savings and bonuses. I can’t wait to start this transformative journey with you on October 3rd. See you there!
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Order Kathy’s book The Most Powerful You today!
In Australia and New Zealand, click here to order, elsewhere outside North America, click here, and in the UK, click here.
If you enjoy the book, we’d so appreciate your giving the book a positive rating and review on Amazon! And check out Kathy’s digital companion course The Most Powerful You, to help you close the 7 most damaging power gaps in the most effective way possible.
Kathy’s Power Gaps Survey, Support To Build Your LinkedIn Profile To Great Success & Other Free Resources
Kathy’s TEDx Talk, Time To Brave Up & Free Career Path Self-Assessment
Kathy’s Amazing Career Project video training course & 6 Dominant Action Styles Quiz
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Quotes:
“TEDx is the best way to have the most impact with the shortest amount of time spent on doing so.” — @raehanbobby [0:05:49]
“People who are speakers – or even people who are thought leaders, have a message for the world. We're trying to serve the audience [and] serve the people that we know will resonate with what we're talking about.” — @raehanbobby [0:15:21]
“Everything you have is an asset.” — @raehanbobby [0:23:49]
“Every single person that I've worked with on TEDx, and has followed my signature methodology, they've all landed the TEDx talk.” — @raehanbobby [0:28:00]
“A lot of people think of personal branding as a means to stand out, which is true, but the really big benefit of personal branding is clarity, purpose, and direction on who you are, who you serve, and the path to move forward.” — @raehanbobby [0:33:58]
“Own that story, share it with the world, and truly make an impact.” — @raehanbobby [0:35:07]
Watch our Finding Brave episodes on YouTube!
Don’t forget – you can watch Finding Brave guests on video as well as audio! Check out new and recent episodes on my YouTube channel at YouTube.com/kathycaprino. And please leave us a comment and a thumbs up if you like the show!
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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.
Defining resiliency and our innate ability to show up for those who depend on us. [05:32] Unpacking the power of hope and how it fits into resiliency. [08:28] Signs of toxic positivity and the self-awareness required to reach your goals. [13:17] Why we aren’t physically equipped for modern life and how to build in periods of rest. [15:52] Tuning into self-awareness and your body’s attempts to reregulate. [21:17] The five pillars of resilience: belonging, perspective, acceptance, hope, and humor. [23:47] How to acknowledge and address deep existential fears. [35:31] Where you can find Dr. Robyne and her latest book online. [39:04]
Here today to help us better navigate life’s stressors is Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe, an internationally acclaimed speaker and resiliency expert. With over 18 years of experience in education and psychology, Dr. Robyne is renowned for her transformative approach to stress management and personal wellness. She is also the award-winning author of Calm Within the Storm: A Pathway to Everyday Resiliency and her new book, Stress Wisely: How to Be Well in an Unwell World.
In today’s conversation, you’ll hear Robyne share her expert insights as we delve into practical methods for building resilience and finding balance amidst the chaos. We discuss the five pillars of resilience, from belonging and acceptance to hope and humor, before unpacking the pivotal role of each in maintaining our well-being. Robyne also shares her powerful thoughts on self-compassion, why you can’t shame yourself into doing better, and how our historical ability to adapt continuously inspires her to feel hope for the future.
Tune in to discover how to break free from the stress cycle, build periods of rest into your routine, and harness emotional intelligence to create a healthier, happier life!
Key Highligts From This Episode:For More Information:
Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe
Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe on LinkedIn
Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe on X
Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe on Facebook
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Check out Dr. Robyne’s award-winning book Calm Within the Storm: A Pathway to Everyday Resiliency
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Do you feel ready and excited to make the essential changes you’ve been longing for in your career but need some empowering support to begin?
That help is here!
Join me as I coach and guide you through powerful, proven steps that unlock your fullest and happiest career potential. For a limited time, take advantage of my 10% discount for you, my amazing Finding Brave listeners.
Save 10% on both my top-rated one-on-one 6-session Career & Leadership Breakthrough coaching program AND my The Most Powerful You video training course that will help you close the 7 most damaging power and confidence gaps that are blocking thousands of professionals from the success, reward, and impact they want and deserve.
You can participate in both of these programs from the comfort of your own home, at your own pace. Now’s the time. Don’t wait! Build the career you’ve been longing for this year. I’d love to help you.
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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 women, former Marketing Lead at Google, and global expert in a phenomenon she has coined the Success Wound, which is the pain high-achievers experience when they mistake their success for self-worth.
In this episode, Brooke breaks down some of the most common misconceptions that high-achievers have about success and shares her game-changing methodology to create a powerfully aligned life on your own terms and transform your relationship with success forever.
Tuning in, you’ll learn about the five types of unfulfilled achievers, how your Success Wound might be driving your “success ideal,” and actionable steps you can take to begin to heal. If you’re ready to build a dream career (and an even better life), this episode is for you!
Key Points From This Episode:
Defining the Success Wound and how it manifests differently in men and women. [04:57] What your success ideal might look like when it’s driven by your Success Wound. [11:16] Common misconceptions about success and the five "unfulfilled achiever” archetypes. [14:16] How to identify whether you’re operating from your wounding or your wholeness. [18:40] The sometimes unseen impact of paradoxical expectations of success for women. [23:25] Inherently patriarchal capitalistic cultural notions that inform our success ideals. [27:33] Why we need to shift our being, working, and thinking to heal the Success Wound. [28:52] What a state of aligned ambition looks like and why it’s so important. [32:09]For More Information:
Brooke Taylor Coaching
Brooke Taylor on LinkedIn
Brooke Taylor on Instagram
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
To discover what 1% of female leaders know that you don’t, sign up for Brooke’s Finally Fulfilled Group Coaching Program!
Get proven steps to reclaim your fulfillment, self-worth, and career clarity with her Healing the Success Wound Mini-Course.
What type of unfulfilled achiever are you? Find out with this quiz.
Read ‘Successful Women Share Advice on How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome at Work’.
Check out the ‘Top Career Coaches For Women’, featuring Kathy and Brooke!
Understand what motivates you to take action with Kathy’s Dominant Action Style Quiz.
Watch 'America Ferrera's Iconic Barbie Speech'.
Get your copy of Never Enough: When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic – and What We Can Do About It by Jennifer Breheny Wallace.
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IS IT FINALLY TIME FOR A TRUE SHIFT IN YOUR CAREER AND LEADERSHIP?
Do you feel ready and excited to make the essential changes you’ve been longing for in your career but need some empowering support to begin?
That help is here!
Join me as I coach and guide you through powerful, proven steps that unlock your fullest and happiest career potential. For a limited time, take advantage of my 10% discount for you, my amazing Finding Brave listeners.
Save 10% on both my top-rated one-on-one 6-session Career & Leadership Breakthrough coaching program AND my Most Powerful You video training course that will help you close the 7 most damaging power and confidence gaps that are blocking thousands of professionals from the success, reward, and impact they want and deserve.
You can participate in both of these programs from the comfort of your own home, at your own pace. Now’s the time. Don’t wait! Build the career you’ve been longing for this year. I’d love to help you.
REGISTER NOW and use the 10% discount code BRAVEPOD10 to save 10% on these programs TODAY!
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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 to help organizations build thriving cultures. Her national bestselling book, The Neurodiversity Edge, introduces a transformative framework for addressing “the most important human resources opportunity of the 21st century.” As you’ll discover in today’s episode, creating a neuroinclusive workplace isn't just the right thing to do; it can also be a massive competitive advantage.
Join us as Maureen highlights common misunderstandings about neuroinclusion and explains why we need to break free from society’s neurotypical script to embrace the strengths of brains that work differently. She also reveals how organizations can take a values-driven approach to build a culture of sustained authentic inclusion and leverage the enormous untapped talent pool defined by cognitive differences.
For actionable strategies that can transform your organization's approach to inclusion and unlock the potential of neurodiverse talent, tune in today!
Key Highlights From This Episode:
An important definition of neurodiversity as a strengths-based framework. [05:25] Ways the average workplace excludes neurodivergent talent (and why it’s a pitfall). [06:42] Why “sustained authentic inclusion” is key for building a thriving workplace culture. [11:46] How Maureen’s own neurodivergent experiences inspired her to advocate for others. [14:40] Insight into the apparent rise of neurodivergent diagnoses in our society today. [21:20] What organizations need to do to correct biases against neurodivergent employees. [23:49] Updating the interview process to accommodate excellent neurodivergent candidates. [29:27] How openly neurodivergent leaders promote neurodiversity-friendly cultures. [33:59] Accessible tips for shattering stereotypes and creating more inclusive communities. [36:37]For More Information:
Dr. Maureen Dunne
The Neurodiversity Edge
Dr. Maureen Dunne on LinkedIn
Dr. Maureen Dunne on Instagram
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Get your copy of Maureen's book, The Neurodiversity Edge: The Essential Guide to Embracing Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, and Other Neurological Differences for Any Organization, or listen to it on Audible.
Take Kathy’s 6 Dominant Action Styles Quiz to learn how you take action!
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IS IT FINALLY TIME FOR A TRUE SHIFT IN YOUR CAREER AND LEADERSHIP?
Do you feel ready and excited to make the essential changes you’ve been longing for in your career but need some empowering support to begin?
That help is here!
Join me as I coach and guide you through powerful, proven steps that unlock your fullest and happiest career potential. For a limited time, take advantage of my 10% discount for you, my amazing Finding Brave listeners.
Save 10% on both my top-rated one-on-one 6-session Career & Leadership Breakthrough coaching program AND my Most Powerful You video training course that will help you close the 7 most damaging power and confidence gaps that are blocking thousands of professionals from the success, reward, and impact they want and deserve.
You can participate in both of these programs from the comfort of your own home, at your own pace. Now’s the time. Don’t wait! Build the career you’ve been longing for this year. I’d love to help you.
REGISTER NOW and use the 10% discount code BRAVEPOD10 to save 10% off these programs TODAY!
Career & Leadership Breakthrough 6-session Program
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Need some great podcast production support? Check out We Edit Podcasts!
Are you thinking of launching a new podcast or have you been at it a while and recognize it’s time for more or better production help to create the best podcast you can? I totally understand — I’ve been podcasting for over 6 years and know how challenging it can be. That’s why I’m very excited to share key info about the great product team I’m using called We Edit Podcasts. I’ve been working with them for well over a year, and I’ve been so happy with the results!
They’re a full-service production agency and their services give me access to a wonderful team of seasoned audio engineers and editors who help create a polished, professional sound. And they work hard to ensure that my particular podcasting approach and style comes through in every episode. They also help me make sure my guests are reflected in the best possible light through the creation of terrific show notes, which is an important part of the show for me. Their process is easy and streamlined, and their responsiveness and customer service are terrific too.
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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-Transformation.
Known as the “Business Mystic,” Finnian helps world-changing leaders use his unique Intentionality methodology to achieve new levels of fulfillment, growth, and consciousness in their creative endeavors, relationships, and overall wellbeing.
Drawing from his experiences of creating and selling multimillion-dollar companies and overcoming personal upheavals, Finnian shares his step-by-step process for manifesting Intentionality into success. Join us as we explore the practice of recoding to invest in positive loops over negative ones, the role of choice in Finnian’s definition of intentionality, and the confronting yet liberating realization that we contribute to everything that happens in our lives.
And listen to the full episode for a powerful and transformative live coaching/healing experience that Finnian generously walked me through, that was truly groundbreaking for me.
As you’ll discover, intentionality is so much more than just a concept. It’s a profound shift in consciousness that will enable you to experience what life has to offer more fully.
Key Points From This Episode:
A deep desire to experience life differently that led Finnian to this work. [04:43] The transformative potential of trauma and why we don’t necessarily need to break down to break through. [06:38] What intentionality means to Finnian and the role that choice and feelings play. [14:30] A compelling live coaching session with Kathy that illustrates the process of awareness, acceptance, recoding, action, and manifestation. [18:15] How uncovering a traumatic memory from Kathy’s young adult life revealed a powerful new insight into a key challenge she faces today. [35:17] An overview of the framework of Finnian's book and how you can apply it in your life. [39:07] What it looks like in practice to take a feelings-first approach to living and leadership. [42:10] Where you can go to soak up Finnian’s wisdom (and even meet him in person!) [43:28]For More Information:
Finnian Kelly
Cascada
Finnian Kelly on Instagram
Finnian Kelly on Facebook
Finnian Kelly on LinkedIn
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Secure your copy of Finnian’s book, Intentionality: A Groundbreaking Guide to Breath, Consciousness, and Radical Self-Transformation!
Kathy’s recommended read, Journey of Souls: Case Studies of Life Between Lives.
Finnian's recommended read, The Presence Process: A Journey into Present Moment Awareness.
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TIME FOR A TRUE SHIFT IN YOUR CAREER AND LEADERSHIP?
Is it finally time to make the change you’ve been longing for in your career but you just can’t figure out how to begin?
It’s time for help and time to invest in yourself, and finally understand—and shift—what hasn’t been working for you, from the job or field to the way you’re treated, the outcomes you’re supporting, the compensation you receive, the leadership impact you’re able to make, and more.
Join me as I coach and guide you through powerful, proven steps that unlock your fullest and happiest potential. For a limited time, take advantage of my 10% discount for you, my amazing Finding Brave listeners. Save 10% on both my one-on-one 6-session Career & Leadership Breakthrough coaching program and my Most Powerful You video training course that helps you close the 7 most damaging power and confidence gaps that are blocking you from the success and reward you deserve.You can participate in both of these programs from the comfort of your own home, at your own pace. Now’s the time. Don’t wait! Build the career you’ve been longing for. And do it now. I’d love to help you.
REGISTER NOW and use the 10% discount code BRAVEPOD10 to save 10% off these programs TODAY!
Career & Leadership Breakthrough 6-session Program
The Most Powerful You Self-Paced Video Training Program
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Need some great podcast production support? Check out We Edit Podcasts!
Are you thinking of launching a new podcast or have you been at it a while and recognize it’s time for more or better production help to create the best podcast you can? I totally understand — I’ve been podcasting for over 6 years and know how challenging it can be. That’s why I’m very excited to share key info about the great product team I’m using called We Edit Podcasts. I’ve been working with them for well over a year, and I’ve been so happy with the results!
They’re a full-service production agency and their services give me access to a wonderful team of seasoned audio engineers and editors who help create a polished, professional sound. And they work hard to ensure that my particular podcasting approach and style comes through in every episode. They also help me make sure my guests are reflected in the best possible light through the creation of terrific show notes, which is an important part of the show for me. Their process is easy and streamlined, and their responsiveness and customer service are terrific too.
If you’re ready for better production help, definitely check them out and take advantage of their FREE trial episode, allowing you to sample their process and quality to see if it’s a great fit for you. I’m confident you’ll love them. Just paste this link into your browser:
>> http://weeditpodcasts.com/findingbrave
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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 Consulting, and the author of the groundbreaking new book, The Power of Instinct: The New Rules of Business and Persuasion.
Tuning in, you’ll learn to challenge conventional wisdom in business and brand building, rethink outdated rules that assume the conscious mind drives our decisions, and discover how to work with the hidden mind rather than against it. Leslie also uncovers the messages that create the most positive associations, explains why relying on existing customers is a trap, and discusses why emotional stories aren’t enough to drive long-term brand loyalty, plus so much more!
If you want to tap into the hidden brain where instinct prevails and create a powerful network of connections that drive people to buy your product, company, or vision, this episode is for you!
Key Highlights From This Episode:
What Leslie means when she says that human beings are unpersuadable. [03:29] How to drive growth faster by using new rules that work with the unconscious mind. [05:34] Techniques for tapping into the “hidden brain” and recruiting new customers. [11:31] Reasons that a purpose-oriented approach is too one-dimensional. [19:20] Different ways that marketing has had to adapt to an ever-evolving consumer base. [21:50] The Brand Connectome; why a brand is like a seed that grows in people’s minds. [24:24] Some of the most common marketing mistakes that businesses make. [30:50] What Growth Triggers are and how they can create positive brand associations. [37:08]For More Information:
Leslie Zane
Triggers Brand Consulting
Leslie Zane on X
Leslie Zane on LinkedIn
Leslie Zane on Instagram
Leslie Zane on Facebook
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Order your copy of Leslie’s book, The Power of Instinct: The New Rules of Business and Persuasion today, or listen to it on Audible here.
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TIME FOR A TRUE SHIFT IN YOUR CAREER AND LEADERSHIP?
Is it finally time to make the change you’ve been longing for in your career but you just can’t figure out how to begin?
It’s time for help and time to invest in yourself, and finally understand—and shift—what hasn’t been working for you, from the job or field to the way you’re treated, the outcomes you’re supporting, the compensation you receive, the leadership impact you’re able to make, and more.
Join me as I coach and guide you through powerful, proven steps that unlock your fullest and happiest potential. For a limited time, take advantage of my 10% discount for you, my amazing Finding Brave listeners. Save 10% on both my one-on-one 6-session Career & Leadership Breakthrough coaching program and my Most Powerful You video training course that helps you close the 7 most damaging power and confidence gaps are are blocking you from the success and reward you deserve.You can participate in both of these programs from the comfort of your own home, at your own pace. Now’s the time. Don’t wait! Build the career you’ve been longing for, and do it today. I’d love to help you.
REGISTER NOW and use the 10% discount code BRAVEPOD10 to save 10% off these programs TODAY!
Career & Leadership Breakthrough 6-session Program
The Most Powerful You Self-Paced Video Training Program
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Need some great podcast production support? Check out We Edit Podcasts!
Hi, folks! Kathy here. So, are you thinking of launching a new podcast or have you been at it a while and recognize it’s time for more or better production help to create the best podcast you can? I totally understand and that’s why I’m very excited to share key info about the great product team I’m using called We Edit Podcasts. I’ve been working with them for well over a year, and I’ve been so happy with the results!
If you’re ready for better production help, definitely check them out and take advantage of their FREE trial episode, allowing you to sample their process and quality to see if it’s a great fit for you. I’m confident you’ll love them. Just paste this link into your browser:
>> http://weeditpodcasts.com/findingbrave
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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 organizations across a wide range of sectors to supercharge their DEI initiatives.
With a rich background in facilitating DEI sessions for nonprofit, philanthropic, public multinational, and private companies, Sable partners with stakeholders to develop strategic plans, implement new learning and development programming, and design equitable initiatives that make a real impact.
In this episode, you'll find out why DEI isn't just the responsibility of HR professionals (even though many organizations and C-Suite leaders believe so) but a crucial element for building healthy, resilient organizations. Sable also highlights the importance of making DEI a priority, identifies common pitfalls in ineffective (and sometimes harmful) DEI initiatives, and provides actionable advice for fostering truly inclusive workplaces.
Tune in today to discover why prioritizing DEI is not just good ethics but also good business and gain invaluable insights to take your organization’s DEI efforts to the next level.
And don’t forget - You Can Watch our Finding Brave episodes on YouTube!
You can experience each Finding Brave episode in both audio and video formats! Check out new and recent episodes on my YouTube channel at YouTube.com/kathycaprino. And please subscribe and leave us a comment and a thumbs up if you like the show!
Key Highlights From This Episode:
Strategic challenges that HR professionals are struggling with right now. [05:20] Common approaches to DEI and reasons DEI is often overlooked or undervalued. [06:59] Why successful solutions to DEI require time, resources, and multiple iterations. [16:34] The importance of playing to the strengths of internal DEI experts as well as bringing in external support when necessary. [19:50] Ways that ineffective DEI initiatives could actually be harming your organization. [23:04] Actionable, data-driven advice to help companies make DEI a priority. [25:17] The courage and vulnerability needed to build a healthy, thriving, company culture. [30:38] How purpose and self-care can keep you grounded as you work to create change. [36:24]For More Information:
Sable Lomax
Sable Lomax on LinkedIn
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Are you ready to experience a true breakthrough to become the most confident, inspired, and impactful version of yourself – in your role, leadership, and career?
In 17 years of career and leadership coaching with thousands of people, I’ve observed and researched what I call the “7 most damaging power and confidence gaps” that negatively impact a staggering 98% of professional women, blocking them from reaching their highest and most rewarding career potential. My training helps women of all levels and fields recognize and close these gaps for good. The impact is remarkable, and I’ve seen that the training can shift everything about how you see yourself, how you operate in the world, and what you’re capable of creating and achieving.
If you’re ready for a more successful and fulfilling professional life, please visit mostpowerfulyou.com/videotraining and register today.
I’m honored that a division of the UN has sponsored it for members of its workplace, and many other companies have had me in to train this content live. If your organization offers expert training and tools dedicated to supporting women’s success, I hope you’ll ask for it in your place of work.
Thank you so much and here’s to all of us becoming the most positive, powerful, and impactful we can be!
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Need some great podcast production support? Check out We Edit Podcasts!
Hi, folks! Kathy here. So, are you thinking of launching a new podcast or have you been at it a while and recognize it’s time for more or better production help to create the best podcast you can? I totally understand — I’ve been podcasting for over 6 years and know how challenging it can be. That’s why I’m very excited to share key info about the great product team I’m using called We Edit Podcasts. I’ve been working with them for well over a year, and I’ve been so happy with the results!
They’re a full-service production agency and their services give me access to a wonderful team of seasoned audio engineers and editors who help create a polished, professional sound. And they work hard to ensure that my particular podcasting approach and style comes through in every episode. They also help me make sure my guests are reflected in the best possible light through the creation of terrific show notes, which is an important part of the show for me. Their process is easy and streamlined, and their responsiveness and customer service are terrific too.
If you’re ready for better production help, definitely check them out and take advantage of their FREE trial episode, allowing you to sample their process and quality to see if it’s a great fit for you. I’m confident you’ll love them. Just paste this link into your browser:
>> http://weeditpodcasts.com/findingbrave
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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 questions that unlock possibility and connection.
Through a five-step process, Jeff teaches how to ask the right questions to create personal and professional growth. He joins us today to talk about his new book, ASK: Tap Into the Hidden Wisdom of People Around You for Unexpected Breakthroughs In Leadership and Life, and to share his personal journey to asking, learning, and connecting more deeply.
Tune in as we dive deep into the psychology of what prevents us from asking and sharing honestly, including shame and safety. Using curiosity as an entry point, we explore different contexts for asking questions before diving into the five practices behind Jeff’s Ask Approach. Delving even deeper, we explore a new definition of curiosity as an act of care.
We also unpack what happens when we lose our connection to compassion, how to remain rooted in non-judgment to create a safe space for others, engage in meaningful reflection and reconnection, and much more! Don’t miss this thought-provoking conversation with a guest who truly embodies his principles.Key Highlights From This Episode:
Childhood experiences that sparked the premise for Jeff’s book. [06:44] What asking the right questions does for our relationships. [09:05] Blockers that prevent us from sharing honestly with others. [11:38] Why curiosity is important across different contexts. [12:47] Five practices that underpin the ASK Approach. [14:26] The role of compassion and non-judgment behind Jeff’s principle of “making it safe.” [22:29] What it means to ask quality questions. [27:07] Reflection and reconnection as the final part of the framework. [31:00] Three channels that unpack what it really means to listen to learn. [33:37] Observing the action piece in order to learn. [35:12]For More Information:
Jeff Wetzler on LinkedIn
Jeff Wetzler on Instagram
Jeff Wetzler on X
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Get your copy of Jeff’s latest book, ASK: Tap Into the Hidden Wisdom of People Around You for Unexpected Breakthroughs In Leadership and Life.
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Thanks for joining me today on Finding Brave! I’m very happy to share news about my new 2-session LinkedIn consulting program, expressly for folks who want to power up their LinkedIn profile and activity and take full advantage of all the amazing features and benefits that LinkedIn provides.
I’m very honored to be a “Top Voice” on LinkedIn with close to a million followers and subscribers, and I have to say that LinkedIn has been a true game-changer for me ever since I started publishing there regularly back in 2015.
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“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 on Finding Brave, I’ve offered some key information about what I’ve observed are the 7 most damaging power and confidence gaps along with key chapters from my latest book, The Most Powerful You: 7 Bravery-Boosting Paths to Career Bliss. Some time back, I offered a series of 7 podcasts dedicated to these gaps that negatively impact 98% of professional women today, and 90% of men, preventing them from reaching their highest potential, and their happiest, most rewarding success and fulfillment.
In this 7th installment of that series, I share the power gap that may be closest to my own heart and soul. I’m talking about how we unwittingly allow past trauma, pain and challenges that we’ve experienced to continue to shape and define us. And this unwanted pain and shame often brings to our lives unwanted experiences.
I have lived this in such a deep way (and continue to work on it - as you’ll hear in my upcoming interview, Episode #286 with Finnian Kelly - who helped me right on the show uncover a very painful trauma memory from when I was a teen, and connect that to some mindset (and behavioral) challenges I still have around money, work and safety.
I never fully recognized this Power Gap (of how our past continues to shape and define us unless we gain fuller awareness of the trauma and pain events/experiences and work committedly to overcome and release them) until I became a therapist and started doing the work on myself and with others to help us heal.
Unfortunately, life can hurt us badly sometimes and leave deep scars, and no one is immune. Every single one of us has experienced some form of pain, suffering, sadness, isolation, rejection, and trauma in our lifetimes. Many have experienced and witnessed things that alter how they see the world and operate within it. Sometimes, pain and hardship make us close down and stop trusting others.
Other times, it makes us turn our pain into rage and violence against the world. Yet some people, while crushed by their pain for a time, are able to find a way to become more of who they really are at their core – more loving, compassionate, hopeful, helpful, generous, insightful, brave, committed, and resilient and joy-filled — through all of it. And some are fortunate to know exactly how to turn their emotional challenges into new ways to be of service in the world so they can uplift others while expanding themselves.
I sincerely hope that my “The Most Powerful You” series (for content on the other 6 gaps, check out Episodes #124 through #129) is enlightening, and in conjunction with my book and video training program, can help you uncover any power and confidence gaps that may be holding you back at this very moment.
As always, thank you for listening and I would be so happy to hear your feedback on not just this episode, but the entire series and The Most Powerful You book.
Remember that tremendous success, joy, and reward aren’t just reserved for a handful of people, but everyone, including you. You are worthy of an amazing life and career, and it’s waiting for you.
If you’d like to know which, if any, of the Power Gaps you may be facing today, take my quick Power Gap quiz.Highlights from this Episode:
How trauma appears in our lives, and why it’s so damaging to hold onto [4:10]
What trauma really is, and how every single one of us has experienced it [4:45]
How becoming aware of your trauma will benefit all aspects of your life including your career [6:50]
A powerful example of someone who has transformed her trauma into growth and a life of service to others [8:40]
The impact and harm your childhood can continue to have in your life as you get older [17:00]
Why insight into our trauma alone isn’t enough to overcome it and what is needed to move forward to healing [18:02]
Examples of common workplace trauma that I often see in the people that I work with [18:20]
What steps you can take to start getting on what I call “the brave healing path” [20:55]
The specific questions to ask yourself as you embark on your own journey to awareness [33:30]For More Information:
https://kathycaprino.com/
https://mostpowerfulyou.com/videotraining
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathycaprino
https://www.facebook.com/ElliaCommunications
https://twitter.com/kathycaprino
https://www.instagram.com/kathycaprino/
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Resources Mentioned Today:
The Most Powerful You: 7 Bravery-Boosting Paths to Career Bliss Official Website (with Trailer)
Order the book at https://kathycaprino.com/mostpowerfulyoubook to become the most powerful version of you and reach your highest, most thrilling potential.
Kathy’s Amazing Career Project
Sign Up For Kathy’s LinkedIn Newsletter, The Finding Brave Circle and her personal newsletter
Her Power Gaps Survey & Her TEDx Talk, Time To Brave Up
Kathy’s FREE Career Path Self-Assessment Survey
Finding Brave podcast full series on The Most Powerful You - 7 Power and Confidence Gaps:
Episode 124: Power Gap #1: Not Recognizing Your Special Talents and AbilitiesEpisode 125: Power Gap #2: Communicating from Fear Not Strength
Episode 126: Power Gap #3: Reluctance to Ask for What You Deserve
Episode 127: Power Gap #4: Isolating from Influential Support
Episode 128: Power Gap #5: Acquiescing Instead of Saying “Stop” To Mistreatment
Episode 129: Power Gap #6: Losing Sight of Your Most Thrilling Dream
Episode 130: Power Gap #7: Allowing The Past To Continue to Define You
Lynn Carroll (The Therapy Space)
Cheryl Hunter’s Appearance on Finding Brave & Her TEDx Talk, Wabi Sabi: The Magnificence of Imperfection
Fortier Public Relations
American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
Kathy’s Forbes Blog with Chip Conley, How Midlife Professionals Can Leverage Their Age, Wisdom And Experience More Powerfully At Work
QUOTES:“The very first thing I want you to understand is that you’re not silly, you’re not foolish and you’re not weak to be feeling what you feel. It’s often trauma.” [6:05]
“How you integrate what happens to you in your own identity is going to shape not just your personal life and relationships, but your professional life and your career success.” [6:59]
“There are traumatic events that happen in our life, absolutely, but once they happen there are steps you can take to grab back control of your life.” [12:20]
“It’s one thing to have insight, but it’s not enough. Insight doesn’t change your life. Brave action does.” [18:06]
“The problem with these “dirty little secrets” is that if you do not address them with your eyes wide open, they grow bigger and more destructive. They send you underground and they eat at you.” [24:54]
“Often the Universe is doing you a favor by kicking you out of a horrible job and a toxic ecosystem.” [30:20]
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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 psychodiagnostic evaluations, serves as an expert witness in legal cases, conducts clinical research, provides expert commentary to media, and is a sought-after public speaker.
Join us as we unpack the four attachment styles, and learn how they are formed and ways in which they influence the quality of our relationships and our lives. Judy also shares key key information about how we can begin to unravel the early experiences that have shaped our core beliefs and relational patterns today.
As Judy shares:
“If you don’t go into the past to understand why you formed these patterns in the first place, you’re just going to be continuing to be in the same cycle over and over again.”We also explore powerful mindset and behavioral shifts to empower parents, and Judy shares helpful affirmations that anyone can implement to change their self-talk.
Join us for an instrumental and hopeful conversation filled with valuable insights to help you heal and grow, in your life, career and relationships.
Key Highlights From This Episode:
Welcome and introduction to Dr. Judy Ho and the premise of her healing work. [02:33] What we learn from our first relational experiences and how they define our approach to relationships as an adult. [08:02] Misconceptions about attachment and how to approach healing as an adult. [11:41] Hallmarks of the four attachment styles and a practical strategy to work with them. [16:40] Negative repercussions of the beliefs associated with anxious and avoidant attachment styles. [21:47] How a disorganized attachment style forms and the implications for adult life. [27:15] [30:10] Affirmations to emulate the self-talk of a securely attached person. [31:00] How to approach parenting with mindfulness to support children to form a secure attachment approach. [30:10]For More Information:
Dr. Judy Ho
Dr. Judy Ho on X
Dr. Judy Ho on LinkedIn
Dr. Judy Ho on FacebookLinks Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Judy Ho’s Latest Book, The New Rules of Attachment
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Are you ready to elevate your career to new heights? Join me as I guide and coach you through proven steps and strategies to unlock your fullest career potential. And for a limited time only, take advantage of my exclusive offer for my podcast listeners:
Take a 25% discount off both my 6-session private Career & Leadership Breakthrough coaching program and my Most Powerful You video training program that helps you address and close the 7 most damaging power and confidence gaps that negatively impact a staggering 98% of professional women today, keeping them from reaching the success, reward and fulfillment they deserve.And you can participate in both of these programs from the comfort of your own home, at your own pace.
Transform your career trajectory now and become the leader you dream to be. Go ahead - grab the 25% discount, and let’s work together to help you build a much brighter future. I can’t wait to be of help!
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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 being a new grad with a biology degree (and a job in healthcare) to landing interviews at multiple tech companies, including Microsoft, where he ended up working for over five years and was promoted multiple times.
Austin is the founder of Cultivated Culture, where he helps people secure jobs they’re passionate about, without relying on the need for traditional experience or online applications. The platform is a hugely valuable resource for job seekers and offers multiple free tools, including a resume builder and analyzer. He also hosts The Dream Job System Podcast where he shares bite-sized, highly actionable career advice. Additionally, Austin’s work has been featured in multiple publications including, Forbes, Business Insider, and Fast Co. Through his work he has helped thousands of job seekers earn roles at top companies like Google, Apple, and Amazon, without ever needing to apply online.
In today’s conversation with Austin, we delve into the subject of networking, why he’s found it to be infinitely more effective than traditional job-searching methods, and how he developed a jobs system that could help others just like him. We unpack why traditional approaches proved particularly ineffective for him, why he needed advice from people with first-hand experience, and how he went about reaching out to those individuals who could give him the insights he needed to succeed. Our conversation also examines some of the most common misconceptions when it comes to networking and what can be done to address them.
Austin’s parting message emphasizes the importance of investing in yourself and actively creating things that other people will find interesting, before breaking down exactly how this will help your networking journey in the long run. His story serves as a powerful reminder that following your intuition and finding a braver path, will often be far more effective than sticking to more traditional routes. Join us today to hear all of Austin’s eye-opening insights as we discuss the nuances of networking and finding the job you truly want!
Key Points From This Episode:
Some background on today’s guest, Austin Belcak. [02:03]
How Austin founded Cultivated Culture. [05:45]
What made him reject traditional job search practices and try a different approach. [11:35]
Key factors that helped him determine the job he was looking for and where he wanted to work. [15:36]
How Austin found high-achieving individuals who would understand his experience, especially coming from a non-traditional background, and how he reached out for their input. [17:33]
Common misunderstandings around networking and advice on how to address them. [19:55]
Learning how to cultivate persistence when it comes to networking. [26:58]
Why people are more ready to invest in people who are already investing in themselves; how to establish channels that create value and make it easier to network. [31:09]
Where you can find Austin online. [35:16]
For More Information:
Austin Belcak on LinkedIn
Austin Belcak on X
Austin Belcak on Instagram
Cultivated Culture
Cultivated Culture Blog
Cultivated Culture Podcast
Cultivated Culture Tools
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Listen to Finding Brave Episode 5: How to Land a Dream Job at the Salary You Deserve with Austin Becak
Check out Finding Brave Episode 89: Building a Crazy Effective Resume that Gets Real Results with Austin Belcak
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Are you ready for a BIG positive shift in how you’re working and what you’re capable of achieving today in your career and leadership? Let’s work together and make that happen!
While you might know me best as a podcast host and writer, a key focus in my work is career and leadership coaching and training for mid to high-level professional women around the globe. In my top-rated Career & Leadership Breakthrough 1:1 Program and The Most Powerful You video and live course, I help female executives and leaders experience what they want most, which includes more confidence, impact, recognition, advancement, financial reward, well-being, and fulfillment. And I also help them close their power gaps and make headway towards their most exciting visions for the future.
In the past 17 years, I’ve worked with over 20,000 women across 6 continents. Before that, I served as a therapist, and prior to that, I was a corporate VP managing multi-million-dollar budgets and global initiatives. I leverage all of that experience to help women build a new chapter of work to reach their highest and happiest potential in careers they love. For organizations looking for top-level career and leadership coaching to support the emerging and seasoned female leaders in your workforce, please feel free to contact me here.
Check out Career & Leadership Breakthrough Coaching Program – Kathy Caprino and Most Powerful You training. I hope you’ll register now. I’d love to support you!
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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 Interviewology, and author of Interviewology: The New Science of Interviewing.
Anna has a deep and abiding passion for the interviewing process, and has spent the better part of her career studying, researching, and teaching the key tenets of interviewing. She has consulted with multiple Fortune 100 companies, coached over 10,000 clients on how to master interviews, and taught at Temple University’s Fox School of Business. Anna is also a career influencer; with over 1.5 million followers on social media, she is using her platform to educate, inspire, and transform the lives of job seekers and hiring managers one post at a time.
We use today’s conversation with Anna to delve into the science of her Interviewology method, why conventional interviewing advice doesn’t work, and how deeper self-awareness can transform your approach to interviews. Learn about the four key interviewing styles and their variations, the critical do’s and don’ts of interviewing, the top mistakes that almost every hiring manager will make, and why practice is essential for becoming better at interviews.
Join us today to hear all of Anna’s remarkable insights on interviewing, and learn how you can show up as your best self, regardless of whether you’re applying for a job or searching for the perfect candidate.
Key Highlights From This Episode:
• Anna Papalia’s professional background; how she mastered the art of interviewing. [02:18]
• Why self-knowledge is a critical part of transforming how you interview. [11:02]
• The core principles of Anna’s thesis on interviewing, Interviewology. [13:09]
• An overview of the four interviewing styles and their variations. [22:03]
• Why we tend to hire people who are similar to us, the downsides of this, and why diversity is essential for creativity and innovation. [28:23]
• The role of self-knowledge and self-mastery in your journey of transformation. [31:42]
• Key Do’s and Don’ts for job seekers and hiring managers. [36:13]
• The one thing not to say in response to the question, “Why do you want to work here”. [39:31]
• A round of questions from Anna that uncovered Kathy’s interviewing style. [43:05]
• Anna’s parting message: why the real power comes from owning how you are. [45:16]
For More Information:
Anna Papalia on LinkedIn
Anna Papalia on Instagram
Anna Papalia on Facebook
Anna Papalia on YouTube
Anna Papalia on TikTok
Anna Papalia on X
Interviewology
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Check out Anna’s book Interviewology: The New Science of Interviewing
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Sure, we can be successful on the outside and make some great money, but Kathy teaches you more in this course, offering empowering strategies to become the true author of your life, take the reins, and take control with more confidence, self-esteem, presence, impact, communication, strength, and the authority you need to lead and thrive in meaningful work you love.
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Hi, folks! Kathy here. So, are you thinking of launching a new podcast or have you been at it a while and recognize it’s time for more or better production help to create the best podcast you can? I totally understand — I’ve been podcasting for over 6 years and know how challenging it can be. That’s why I’m very excited to share key info about the great product team I’m using called We Edit Podcasts. I’ve been working with them for well over a year, and I’ve been so happy with the results!
They’re a full-service production agency and their services give me access to a wonderful team of seasoned audio engineers and editors who help create a polished, professional sound. And they work hard to ensure that my particular podcasting approach and style comes through in every episode. They also help me make sure my guests are reflected in the best possible light through the creation of terrific show notes, which is an important part of the show for me. Their process is easy and streamlined, and their responsiveness and customer service are terrific too.
If you’re ready for better production help, definitely check them out and take advantage of their FREE trial episode, allowing you to sample their process and quality to see if it’s a great fit for you. I’m confident you’ll love them. Just paste this link into your browser:
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