Finding Brave

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) ——————— 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! ——————— 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) ——————— 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 ——————— 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! 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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! READY TO JUMPSTART YOUR JOB SEARCH AND LAND YOUR IDEAL ROLE IN 2025? Is your job search or interview process stalling (or about to start and you're unsure where to begin)? Let's get you on track! Join my new, 3-session private career coaching program - Jumpstart Your Job Search Success. This program is designed to give you the clarity, confidence, and tools to move quickly toward landing a role you'll truly love. In these sessions, you'll receive direct guidance to tackle the essential steps for a powerful job search, including: Gaining clarity and confidence about your next chapter—and communicating that vision. Mastering interview skills and answering challenging questions effectively. Expanding your LinkedIn and real-world network to attract support from mentors and allies. Building standout LinkedIn recommendations that showcase your strengths and contributions. Strategically using LinkedIn to elevate your profile and stand out. Connecting with top recruiters who can advance your search. Evaluating potential job offers with insight. Plus, I'll guide you through 12 critical steps for a successful job search, setting you up to reach your goals in record time. These 3 sessions will empower you with the clarity, courage, and strategies to succeed. CLICK HERE to learn more and register today—spots go fast! Use code BRAVEPOD10 at checkout for 10% savings. For extended support, explore my 6-session Career & Leadership Breakthrough program >> https://kathycaprino.com/careerbreakthru 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-Assessment Kathy's Amazing Career Project video training course & 6 Dominant Action Styles Quiz ——————— 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

Seth Godin, a globally renowned entrepreneur and bestselling author, shares insights on strategic thinking and its role in creating lasting change. He emphasizes the need to shift from quick fixes to proactive strategies. The conversation explores the importance of empathy in business, the impact of technology on industries, and how understanding invisible systems can spark opportunities. Godin also discusses the transformative power of personal narratives and the critical nature of self-reflection for growth.

Join Sarah Johnston, founder of Briefcase Coach, as she unveils the top resume pitfalls that professionals often overlook. With her expertise as a LinkedIn Top Voice, she explains why resumes need to tell a compelling narrative rather than just listing keywords. Sarah discusses the importance of targeted resumes tailored to job applications and the evolving role of networking in securing positions. She also explores the balance of personal and professional identity on platforms like LinkedIn while cautioning against oversharing.

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 ——————— 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 Program The Most Powerful You Self-Paced Video Training Program ——————— 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 ——————— 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: "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!

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 WorkTessa's latest book: Job Therapy: Finding Work That Works for YouTessa's first book: Jerks at Work Tessa's first visit to the show: Episode 240 ——————— Ready to Take Your Professional Life and Leadership to the Next Level FAST? JOIN "THE MOST POWERFUL YOU" 8-WEEK LIVE COACHING AND TRAINING COURSE WITH KATHY STARTING OCTOBER 3RD! 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 more There'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. ——————— 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! 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 that's my special link for you. Book your free call! Happy podcasting! ——————— 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 ——————— 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: "This approach to thinking about your relationship with your career and reframing [it] like a partner came out of teaching relationships at NYU." — @TessaWestNYU [0:05:36] "Are we actually trying too hard to find purpose? Should we maybe lower the bar a bit? Do we need to be so identified with our careers?" — @TessaWestNYU [0:18:27] "Your goal posts change all the time. Write down what you think would make you feel like you've made it today and by tomorrow that answer's going to be different." — @TessaWestNYU [0:22:53] "Often, we're so high level with purpose that we aren't focusing on the right things." — @TessaWestNYU [0:27:56] "Do you still feel like your old career defines who you are, and ask yourself, 'How would you feel if you could never do this again?" — @TessaWestNYU [0:30:59] "Try to be a scientific observer of your own experiences. I certainly didn't see certain things about myself until I started collecting real data and graphing it out and looking for patterns." — @TessaWestNYU [0:42:04] 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!

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! Key Highlights From This Episode: 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] For More Information: Bobby UmarBobby Umar on LinkedInBobby Umar LinkedIn Company Page Bobby 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 IntensiveTake 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 LinkedInWatch Bobby Umar's TEDx Talks: Could You Change a Person's Life in 20 Seconds?, School-Learning to Fly, and The 5 Cs of ConnectionAlso check out Kathy Caprino's TEDx Talk Time to Brave Up Recommended TED talks we mentioned:Nancy Duarte - The Secret Structure of Great Talks Shawn Achor - The Happy Secret To Better Work Brene Brown - The Power of Vulnerability ——————— Join Kathy's 8-week LIVE COURSE "THE MOST POWERFUL YOU" THIS FALL 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. 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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 ——————— 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: "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!

Modern life bombards us with stresses our bodies are not physically equipped (or evolved) to handle. It's no wonder so many of us are overwhelmed and struggling. Luckily, there are effective strategies and tools to help manage and reduce stress. You just need to learn how to tap into them. Here today to help us better navigate life's stressors is Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe, an internationally 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: 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] 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 ResiliencyDiscover life-changing lessons in her latest work Stress Wisely: How to Be Well in an Unwell World ——————— Take a 10% discount off of Kathy's 6-session Career & Leadership Breakthrough coaching program and Most Powerful You video series! 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 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. REGISTER NOW and use the 10% discount code BRAVEPOD10 to save 10% on these programs TODAY!\ Career & Leadership Breakthrough 6-session Program The Most Powerful You Self-Paced Video Training Program ——————— WANT A HUGE BOOST IN SELF-CONFIDENCE AND POWER TO BRING ABOUT THE CAREER CHANGES YOU DREAM OF? JOIN KATHY IN HER GROUNDBREAKING 8-WEEK CAREER COACHING GROWTH COURSE "THE MOST POWERFUL YOU" STARTING OCTOBER 3RD, 2024! Hi folks! I'm thrilled to share that I'm offering a new Fall 2024 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 seen are the 7 most damaging power and confidence gaps that block women from achieving their most exciting goals, and happiest highest potential and success. This includes imposter syndrome that impacts 75% of executive women today. The course offers: 8 Weekly Zoom Group Coaching calls with me 8 Confidence-Boosting 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 8 GREAT early-bird bonuses …And more Spots are very limited so sign up now at mostpowerfulyou.com. And when you register as an early bird, you'll save $300 and get 8 amazing bonuses. I've delivered aspects of this training to over 100 organizations and academic institutions 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 fast. Hope to see you there! ——————— 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 ——————— Need some great podcast production support? Check out We Edit Podcasts! If you're ready for better, more productive and easier podcast production help, definitely check out the great team that I use for every Finding Brave episode - We Edit Podcasts - 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've used them for over two years and I love them and I'm confident you will too. 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And it was burning me out." — @dr_robynehd [0:19:40] "You can't hate yourself healthy. That's probably the biggest misconception about all of this. We can't shame ourselves into doing better. We can't guilt ourselves into changing behavior." — @dr_robynehd [0:23:01] "Historically, as a species, we have been able to rally. We have grown, we've learned, we've evolved, we've adapted, and I am so hope-filled for the future for my children, [and] for my grandchildren." — @dr_robynehd [0:36:17] 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!

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. ——————— 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 The Most Powerful You Self-Paced Video Training Program ——————— 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 that's my special link for you. Book your free call! Happy podcasting! ——————— Ready to Take Your Professional Life and Leadership to the Next Level FAST? JOIN "THE MOST POWERFUL YOU" 8-WEEK COACHING AND TRAINING COURSE WITH KATHY STARTING MAY 10TH! Hi folks! Kathy here…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 May 10th! 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 seen are the 7 most damaging power and confidence gaps that block women from achieving their most exciting goals, and happiest highest potential and success. This includes imposter syndrome that impacts 75% of executive women today. The course offers: 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 more Spots are very limited so sign up now at mostpowerfulyou.com. And when you register as an early bird, you'll save $300 and get 8 amazing bonuses. I've delivered aspects of this training to over 50 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 fast. Hope to see you there! ——————— 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 ——————— 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: "We try to live up to this ideal of what a successful (fill in the blank) identity looks like. The gap between where we are, who we are, and our ability to live up to that ideal [is] the deficiency that creates the Success Wound." — Brooke Taylor [0:10:00] "We all logically know that our salary isn't our worth and our job title won't make us happy, but there's still something inside of us that is trying to live up to the 'success ideal'." — Brooke Taylor [0:13:44] "How we try to live up to [our] success ideal, we all have different strategies for that. We all have different ways that we attempt to work when we're working from our wounding." — Brooke Taylor [0:15:15] "I don't know what the answer is. I wish I did, but it starts with deconditioning, deprogramming, and unlearning cultural myths about success within us first so we don't pass them on." — Brooke Taylor [0:27:20] "Once we [understand] what our Success Wound looks like and how it operates within our lives, we then want to say, 'Okay. How do I go about healing this?' It requires a shift in how we be, how we work, and how we think." — Brooke Taylor [0:30:03] "The essential question [to ask yourself] is: am I working from my wounding or – from my wholeness? Am I working from strategies I'm using to try to protect myself and live up to this unachievable ideal or – from a space of collaboration, creativity, and confidence?" — Brooke Taylor [0:32:24] 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!

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! ——————— 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 The Most Powerful You Self-Paced Video Training Program ——————— 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 that's my special link for you. Book your free call! Happy podcasting! ——————— 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 ——————— 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: "Neurodiversity — is a strength-based concept – rather than a deficit-focused perspective. It's an umbrella term that describes all the different and unique ways that people's brains work." — Dr. Maureen Dunne [0:05:37] "There are advantages to us working together and including people that have different ways of seeing the world – The more these conversations get normalized in our culture, the more we'll start seeing [a broader representation of neurodivergence], even in leadership." — Dr. Maureen Dunne [0:10:21] "Neurodiversity has always been there. It's just that there's more public awareness." — Dr. Maureen Dunne [0:22:20] "For companies to not only survive but to thrive, cognitive and experiential diversity is going to be the difference-maker." — Dr. Maureen Dunne [0:25:20] "If [neurodivergent leaders] are still thriving at their organization after disclosure, people notice that. That's a signal that that's a great organization to work for if you're a neurodivergent person." — Dr. Maureen Dunne [0:34:56] "There's not going to be one person who changes the world – We need everyone's contributions – Everybody can play a role." — Dr. Maureen Dunne [0:38:07] 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!