Finding Brave

You can't always choose the people you work with, but you can choose to pursue having the best possible working relationship with them. Joining us today is return guest Michael Bungay Stanier , author of the new book How to Work With Almost Anyone: Five Questions for Building the Best Possible Relationships , to talk about the importance of working relationships and how to create ones that are saf...

Anxiety in the workplace is far more common than many of us are willing to admit. And by refusing to normalize it we are making it even more difficult for people to navigate mental health issues and thrive at work. Our guest today, Morra Aarons-Mele , is no stranger to anxiety in the workplace and is the author of The Anxious Achiever: Turn Your Biggest Fears into Your Leadership Superpower . Morr...

Today's guest has a fascinating and important perspective on what it is to live authentically, or as she describes it, "flawesomely". Kristina Mänd-Lakhiani is the co-founder of Mindvalley , one of the world's most powerful life transformation platform with a following of 20 million and still growing. She is an entrepreneur, writer, international speaker, artist, philanthropist, and host of the po...

Today's guest, Peter Shankman , is a prime example of what happens when you harness the positive aspects of ADHD (and other types of neurodiversity) for your personal benefit. When he was formally diagnosed in his mid-30s, Peter had already founded and sold two companies and realized that the traits that previously labeled him as "troublesome" were actually his greatest assets. Following the sale...

Humans are spiritual beings but unfortunately, because we are so influenced by external factors, many of us have become disconnected from our spiritual selves. This results in people making life and career choices that do not align with their core values or purpose, which is causing a great deal of suffering. Today's inspiring guest, Joseph Holt , is on a mission to help people make work (and life...

Taking responsibility for your emotions can take a lifetime to learn. But when you embrace the full spectrum of who you are, it allows you to connect with the world in new and profoundly meaningful ways. This is one of the many key lessons that today's Finding Brave guest, Robb Holman is intent on sharing with the world. Robb is a highly sought-after global keynote speaker, lover of life, and the...

Our understanding and definition of what excellent leadership is can vary greatly across continents, countries, and cultures. It is also influenced by individual characteristics such as age, gender, and heritage. And as newer generations enter, and progress, within the workforce, so too do their values and preferences. One of the most notable shifts currently taking place is how we value emotional...

Becoming a published author can be a mysterious, daunting, and unclear path. It can also be a great entry point into a successful career in entrepreneurship, and here today to talk about how she helps authors on this journey is Sharon Woodhouse , the owner of Conspire Creative . Sharon has worked in publishing for decades, and her work as a coach and consultant for authors sees her helping them bu...

Our potential is often largely measured by our IQ, EQ, and qualifications, but our guest today argues the case for a different aspect of who we are and what we offer - experiential intelligence. Dr. Soren Kaplan is an award-winning author, having recently authored Experiential Intelligence: Harness the Power of Experience for Personal and Business Breakthroughs . He is also an international keynot...

Being a sensitive person can often feel overwhelming, especially in today's fast-paced, hyper-connected world. And these challenges are frequently compounded by the many misconceptions that people have about sensitivity as a trait. As a sensitive person himself, our guest today, Andre Sólo , is deeply familiar with these challenges and has spent the better part of his career dedicated to shedding...

The concept of happiness as been explored in countless ways over the past years, yet it seems that modern society has been misguided when it comes to understanding the true drivers of happiness and well-being. For the past 20 years, Dr. Marc Schulz has been involved in a groundbreaking 80-year study of happiness – in fact, the world's longest scientific study of happiness – and he joins us today t...

Bringing nuance and depth to conversations around diversity, equity and inclusion is a challenging but essential step in making true progress towards building work cultures that work for all.  Ludo Gabriele has dedicated his work and energy to this task and he is on Finding Brave today to explore some of the lesser-examined but essential aspects of the impact of patriarchal systems and the ways in...

Legacy leadership isn't just a leadership style or a list of things to do, or showing up pretending you have all the answers. In today's show, Gina Gomez shares her belief that truly impactful leaders don't follow trends or pursue fame and fortune; instead, they build trust in the workplace, adhere to ethical practices, and live their legacy in the here and now. Gina is a business advisor and stra...

Today's guest believes that it's very important to understand your worth and embrace your full potential, even when/if others don't see it. Motivated by a desire to open doors of opportunity for others, Octavia Goredema became a career coach and went on to author the PREP, PUSH, PIVOT: Essential Career Strategies for Underrepresented Women .  Originally from England, Octavia now lives in Los Angel...

Are you playing not to lose or are you playing to actually win and create what you deeply long to in life and in your work? As our guest today, Adrian Koehler explains in this episode, we are all capable of being powerful, confident, secure, and fearless leaders. But in order to do so, we have to be willing to embrace the fear and risk that comes with the unknown. Adrian Koehler is a top leadershi...

Grief is not all darkness and oftentimes, the greatest tragedies can ignite the most positive, powerful transformations in our lives. Our guest, Kristine Carlson , knows what tragedy is. Happily married in her 40s with two young kids, she very suddenly lost the love of her life, Richard. What followed was heartache, sorrow, grief, anger, and then, later on and very surprisingly, true acceptance an...

Although we have made strides in advancing the professional lives of women and minorities in the last several decades, there are still key areas where companies need to improve their employment practices.  Our guest today, Jean Back , is an employment attorney with Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt and has over 25 years of experience in helping employers navigate and solve a range of complicated problem...

The festive season is upon us! And while this time of year is traditionally dedicated to friends, family, and celebrations, it is often accompanied by stress and looming deadlines. It is also the time of year when many of us feel the very real effects of burnout, especially after laboring under consistently high levels of stress for most of the year. Today on the solo podcast episode, I take a clo...

Are you feeling frustrated because you've been passed over for another big promotion? Do you want to develop the skills you need to excel in senior leadership positions? Well, you're in luck! Alex D. Tremble literally wrote the book on Reaching Senior Leadership , and he's here today to share 10 essential growth strategies to help you rise to the top. Alex is an award-winning speaker, author, exec...

If you are feeling overwhelmed by marketing trends and the current social media landscape, then today's episode is for you. Our guest, Andrew Gottlieb , is an expert in digital marketing and joins us to share his insights on essential marketing trends, along with what small businesses need to know and how best to capitalize on current trends in social media. Andrew has a host of credits to his nam...

So many "successful" working professionals have followed the traditional path, yet ultimately find themselves deeply unfulfilled in their jobs. Our guest today was one such example. With his good grades at school, Steve Oehley went on to graduate from college to pursue a well-respected job as a veterinarian, only to find it brought him no joy. He has since embarked on an inspiring journey of self-...

From cubicles to open floor plans, from conference rooms to Slack channels and Zoom calls, the workplace has changed a great deal over the years. There is one thing that never changes, however. You'll always have to deal at some point with workplace jerks who can wreak havoc in your professional life, career and role. Joining us today is Tessa West , a Professor of Psychology at New York Universit...

Believe it or not, everyone has a personal brand, whether you've taken the time to plan one or not. Today, you'll hear from Dr. Cindy McGovern , the author of a new book on personal branding titled Sell Yourself: How to Create, Live and Sell a Powerful Personal Brand . Cindy is also the Founder of Orange Leaf Consulting , a sales and management consulting firm, and the author of the Wall Street Jo...

Thank you for listening to our Finding Brave show, ranked in the Top 100 Apple Career Podcasts! "Instead of working and giving my life and my family the breadcrumbs of time, why don't I turn it over? My family, my time, whatever it is that is important to you. It could be work or whatever you actually love. If you do that, here's what happens: you think you won't have time to do the things that ac...

Thank you for listening to our Finding Brave show, ranked in the Top 100 Apple Career Podcasts! "Now that I'm older, I truly think about it differently. Every single rejection you get, I have learned, if you listen and observe carefully without all the defensiveness and the ego getting hysterical, it can unlock amazing doors for you." - Kathy Caprino  Rejection, both from others and from inner sel...