Finding Brave

"It's very important that we not try to continually adapt to extroverts. It is the time for introverts. Let me just say, each one of us has that within us, so it's in all of our best interests to tap into some of those strengths." - Jennifer Kahnweiler On today's Finding Brave, we'll be discussing the powerful leadership qualities of introverts, and the challenges they undoubtedly face -- and can overcome successfully -- in their organizations. Our guest today is a unique expert in the field and study of introverts in that she is not an introvert herself, but a champion for them. Jennifer B. Kahnweiler, PhD, Certified Speaking Professional, is an author and global speaker hailed as a "champion for introverts." Her bestselling books The Introverted Leader, Quiet Influence, and The Genius of Opposites have been translated into 16 languages and have helped introverts throughout the world expand their leadership capacity. Jennifer deepened her knowledge and appreciation for introverts through her work as a learning and development professional contributing to leading organizations like General Electric, FreddieMac, NASA, Turner Broadcasting, the US Centers for Disease Control, and the American Management Association. Jennifer has been invited to deliver keynote speeches and seminars in Australia, Vietnam, Japan, Germany, the Netherlands, and Paraguay. Her presentations include her characteristic humor, poignant stories, and practical tools. She has also been featured in Fortune, Forbes, Time Magazine, The New York Times, The Huffington Post, and The Wall Street Journal. Join us as Jennifer shares revealing new content, tools and what she has learned about introverted leadership in the last decade, as we now witness what she refers to as "the rise of the introverts." To learn more about today's guest, visit: http://jenniferkahnweiler.com/

"And now people realize that it doesn't matter if you work inside a company, you have your own job or you're a solopreneur. You need to offer something that's unique and valuable, and that is based in who you are." - William Arruda Personal branding is something we hear about often when it applies to entrepreneurs and online business owners, but it's also something that employees in the corporate world, as well as job seekers, should be aware of and hone consciously and powerfully. Often people think they should be hiding what makes them different (what we're calling here their "quirks") when in fact these traits and characteristics are what's most fascinating, unique and memorable about them. When it comes to personal branding and working your quirks, today's expert guest on Finding Brave is the go-to source for top-level, expert information and strategies. Referred to as "The Personal Branding Guru" by Entrepreneur magazine, William Arruda has been credited with turning the concept of personal branding into a global industry. A corporate branding veteran, William is the founder and President of Reach, the global leader in personal branding with representatives in 49 countries and products that have been used by more than a million people. He has the distinct privilege of having delivered more personal branding keynotes to more people in more places than anyone else on earth. American Express, Google, Gucci, IBM, J&J, LinkedIn, Pepsi and Target are just a few in a long list of his clients. As a thought-leader, William is a spokesperson on personal branding and social media. He has appeared on BBC TV, the Discovery Channel and NPR and he's been featured in 1,000+ publications. He's the bestselling author of the definitive books on executive branding, Ditch. Dare. Do! and Career Distinction and he writes a regular column for Forbes. This episode with William Arruda will encourage and inspire you to infuse everything you do with the parts of you that make you truly unique and different. And you'll begin to understand why your uniqueness is so important to the world. To learn more about today's guest, visit: http://williamarruda.com/ http://www.reachpersonalbranding.com/ http://careerblast.tv/

"You know these are people that are writing New York Times bestselling books [and] they're building successful businesses. They're producing feature films, and you would think that most people need an entire career to accomplish this, or need an entire lifetime to accomplish this. That was certainly true for past generations, but now we live in a world where this can happen in a matter of years, or even months for the craziest of the examples I've studied." - Jared Kleinert The story of today's guest on Finding Brave is an inspiring one, and it just may shift your perception as it shows that age is not a necessary requirement for brilliance and impact. Jared Kleinert, age 22, is an entrepreneur, TED and keynote speaker, and award-winning author who's been named USA Today's "Most Connected Millennial" after spending years identifying and connecting hundreds of the world's smartest and most talented Millennials. His first book 2 Billion Under 20 was voted the "#1 Entrepreneurship Book of 2015" by the Axiom Business Book Awards and his latest book 3 Billion Under 30 was released in January 2017 profiling 75 Avengers-esque individuals who have collectively started companies worth billions of dollars and reach hundreds of millions of people each month through their work. In addition to his research and keynote speaking business, Jared (along with his team) partners with #1 NYT bestselling authors, Fortune 500 executives, major keynote speakers, Emmy award-winning journalists, seven-figure business owners, VC-backed startup founders, various multinational corporations, and other influential organizations who lead their industries and positively impact the world with their thought leadership in order to help them reach more of their ideal customers and best engage their increasingly Millennial-dominated workforces. He also hosts Meeting of the Minds (motm.co), an invite-only network for 7-figure business owners and subject matter experts who want to become super-connectors and grow their businesses exponentially. The United Nations has touted him as a "Champion For Humanity." Today, you'll hear how Jared, at the young age of 22, has gotten to where he is by making his own opportunities and finding the right mentors along the way. He even graciously offers his phone number and encourages success seekers to contact him directly. The wisdom and advice that Jared has to offer in this interview is invaluable to listeners of any age who are looking to advance in their careers or entrepreneurial journeys. To learn more about today's guest, visit https://3billionunder30.com

"We've got to find a way to help parents. If parents were just sitting down at the table [with their kids] on a regular basis -- food, games, whatever -- but were processing "What are we going through?" we could help at least half the issues." - Tim Elmore In today's world, when it comes to parenting and supporting our children and young adults to grow into real leaders -- of their own lives and in organizations and beyond -- we're in a whole new world. We're "marching off the map," without the benefit of the time-trusted tools that used to guide us. Today, our guest Dr. Tim Elmore shares his powerful insights and lessons learned from his groundbreaking work, writing and research that focuses on giving us as parents, employers and leaders of young adults, a new map for making sense of these new challenges we're all facing, and navigating this new territory in more positive, effective ways. Tim is the Founder and President of Growing Leaders, and the author of 32 books, all dedicated to equipping us to prepare our young leaders in our workplaces, schools, athletic programs, and in our homes. In this thought-provoking discussion, you'll hear how Tim believes we've gotten off track today in our parenting and teaching, and how we can start taking new kinds of action that will re-align us with what's necessary, and enable the leaders of tomorrow to thrive and deal effectively with the often scary and overwhelming new world they're facing. To learn more about today's guest, visit https://growingleaders.com/

In today's Finding Brave episode, I'm thrilled to highlight the powerful wisdom and insights of Dr. Polly McGee whose work is focused intensively on the integration of spirituality and business success. Dr. McGee is an author, entrepreneur educator, digital strategist and yogi. As co-founder of Start-up Tasmania, she was voted one of the most influential people in Australian start-ups. She has worked with hundreds of start-ups to help them refine their business ideas and connect with their markets. A prolific speaker and writer on digital strategy and small business, Polly contributes to a range of publications and has created a suite of digital and video content and workshops. She coaches heart-centered entrepreneurs to help them scale their businesses to make a greater impact in the world. Polly's forthcoming new book The Good Hustle uniquely combines the ancient wisdom of yoga with contemporary business practices in a compelling blend of mindfulness, spirituality and entrepreneurial action. In today's interview, Polly shares: 1) How creating a heart-centered business and working in service to others can change the world and your own life 2) How ancient yogic philosophies and Buddhist teachings give us a contemporary framework to use on our path to happiness 3) How spirituality, mind management, life and work and intrinsically combined 4) The ways that managing our minds and turning our intentions toward service can remove obstacles to happiness and success Ultimately, Polly shares that spirituality is about being connected with the divine in each one of us, and continuing on our own personal journeys helps us discover our own authentic answers to life's challenges. To learn more about today's guest, visit https://pollymcgee.com/

Many people deeply long to make a positive impact and a difference in their lives and in the world around them. They want to leave the world a better place for both women and men, and leave a legacy behind that lasts well beyond their physical existence. But how, exactly, can we do that? Today, Claudia Chan joins Finding Brave to share her personal experiences, strategies and insights on how we rise above our current situation and become a positive change agent in our lives and work. Claudia is a recognized expert on leadership and social entrepreneurship dedicated to activating individuals and organizations to lead change in the world and advance gender equality. She is the founder of the award-winning global leadership conference, S.H.E. Summit, which has made advancing women's leadership accessible and actionable. Each year the event connects, educates, and activates women's empowerment champions; speakers have included Deepak Chopra, Kelly Clarkson, Morgan Stanley's Carla Harris, Sallie Krawcheck, Gabrielle Bernstein, Soledad O'Brien, and UN Ambassador Samantha Power, among others. She also leads S.H.E. Globl Media, a corporate initiative that helps Fortune 1000 companies modernize and accelerate their diversity initiatives with the goal of achieving gender parity by 2030 through various programs and services. To learn more about today's guest, visit http://shesummit.com/

Dramatic change -- whether we hoped and worked for that change or didn't see it coming and it blindsides us -- happens to each of us at one point or another in our lives. The question is, "Are we growing stronger, happier and more of who we really are through this big change, or are we breaking ourselves against it?" In today's episode, Kathy shares her deeply personal experiences with dramatic change in her life and career, and explores dramatic change from two perspectives: 1) What dramatic change reveals about who you really are, what you are capable of creating and achieving, and who is truly supportive in your life and 2) Four helpful ways to leverage dramatic change (even if you think it's "terrible" and "unfair") so that it enriches your life, and makes you feel more of who you really are, and very grateful to have faced it.

Is our culture becoming less compassionate? If so, are there ways that we can develop more compassion in our daily lives so we can experience more joy, love, fulfillment, and connection? In this episode of Finding Brave, special guest therapist Lynn Carroll addresses these probing questions and shares her in-depth expertise on compassion and healing. Lynn Carroll is a psychotherapist who specializes in the mind/body connection. In private practice for 25 years and also a consultant for substance abuse treatment centers throughout Florida, Lynn works on an intuitive, therapeutic level that helps support her clients' ability to work more deeply within themselves. She has worked on trauma teams and helped thousands of people process through challenging obstacles such as addictions, depression, anxiety, life challenges, marital issues, relationship problems, career challenges, grief and loss of a loved one. And Lynn has been a tremendous agent of change in Kathy's person and professional life (and in the lives of her clients and course members) as well over the past 10 years. As you'll hear, the only way to be compassionate is to have it towards your own soul. But we don't need to completely reinvent ourselves to start living more loving, meaningful lives. We just need to begin with a bit more love and tolerance for the deeply painful experiences that are universal to all human beings. To learn more about today's guest, visit http://www.thetherapyspace.com/

On today's Finding Brave, Courtney Carver shares how she realized she needed to make huge changes to her high-stress life after a devastating diagnosis in 2006. Through her process of simplifying, decluttering and letting go, she was able to reverse her debilitating symptoms of multiple sclerosis and dramatically improve her life, work and relationships in truly amazing ways. And she teaches us how we can do the same. The founder of bemorewithless.com and of the minimalist fashion challenge Project 333, Courtney is the author of the riveting new book Soulful Simplicity: How Living With Less Can Lead To So Much More, recently published by Penguin Random House. In our interview, she reveals the power of simplicity to improve our health, build more meaningful relationships, and relieve stress in ways that will transform how you live, love and work. While Courtney has been able to bring about big transformations, she explains how BIG change is actually the result of many, consistent micro steps, and they all count. Simplicity is more than just clean countertops and organized bookshelves; it's the way back to love. Most importantly, after listening to today's show, you'll see how taking care of yourself in mindful, loving and fully present ways is the most unselfish thing you can do. To learn more about today's guest, visit https://bemorewithless.com/

Are you a business owner who's is feeling overwhelmed with all the tasks you are doing on your own, but you aren't sure if it's the right time to ask for help? Even if it were the right time for assistance, would you know where to turn to get it? On today's episode, Kathy Caprino welcomes Trivinia Barber, the founder of Priority VA, to explore the things that small businesses can do now to start generating more profit, while reducing overwhelm. Priority VA is a boutique Virtual Assistant Agency that matches elite level entrepreneurs like Todd Herman and and Ray Edwards with highly skilled assistants who "get" the online space and come prepared to deliver massive ROI right out of the gate. Trivinia shares why you really can't do it alone if you're aim is to run a successful business, and she gives us practical strategies for how to get to where you want to be so your business isn't running you. To learn more about today's guest, visit http://www.priorityva.com/.