Finding Brave

We are joined today by Hope Paterson, a global nomad, mother of two, education innovation specialist, and transformation coach. For two decades, Hope has been developing what she calls the Hope triangle: electrifying pathways for humans of all ages working at the intersection of education, innovation, and entrepreneurship. As a coach Hope is steadfast and supportive, walking alongside others as they move from old to new. She is also the founder of Hope Braintrust, a global think tank that hosts live events and collaborations. Her growing online network, the Hope Sparks Network, is a vibrant intergenerational community where people of all ages can connect to share their knowledge and experience. In today's conversation with Hope, we learn how to embrace more bravery in our lives before delving into the concept of finding intergenerational allies. She shares how she first learned to flex her bravery muscles as a young girl, how her many years as an entrepreneur helped her build a network of brilliant individuals from across the world, and why she was determined to be the hopeful glue that brought them together. Hope also gives listeners her advice on how to put together and run an intergenerational advisory board, the type of individuals who are typically drawn to these communities, and why listening to your community members is essential. Join us today as we engage in a thought-provoking discussion on the power of global, intergenerational connections and the vital role these collectives play in growth, change, and transformation! Key Points From This Episode: • An introduction to today's guest, Hope Paterson. [02:32] • How Hope first found her bravery and the influence her parents had on her outlook. [05:18] • Hope's history as an entrepreneur and the concept of intergenerational communities. [16:46] • How she established the Hope Braintrust. [18:29] • What it means to create a non-corporate, loving space to explore what is possible. [21:28] • Traits Hope typically sees in people drawn to intergenerational support communities. [23:33] • The power of sharing experiences and knowledge in intergenerational communities. [27:50] • How to put together and run your own intergenerational advisory board. [31:37] • Hope's parting words of advice and where to find her online. [36:44] For More Information: Hope Paterson Hope Paterson on LinkedIn Hope Paterson on Instagram Hope Paterson on Facebook Hope Paterson on X Hope's email Hope Braintrust Hope Sparks Network Links Mentioned in Today's Episode: Check out Hope Braintrust Events to learn more about Hope's events Watch the Tony Robbins documentary I Am Not Your Guru Find Judy Robinette's book How to Be a Power Connector Key Quotes: "I was really fortunate to have a family and a culture around me that encouraged [making] brave choices. And so I started to flex what I call my bravery muscles." — @Hopescott [0:06:35] "I'm a huge believer in how much our belief in ourselves [and] our [beliefs] about the world gets forged in the first seven years of our lives." — @Hopescott [0:09:50] "I started to think 'I'm sitting on a goldmine of amazing humans, who don't know each other, [who] are from different cultures and different age groups, different generations. How can I be the bridge? How can I be the translator, the hopeful glue?'" — @Hopescott [0:18:29] "I always start my events out saying 'This is a non-corporate loving space for you to explore what's possible.'" — @Hopescott [0:21:28] "Speak to kind, gentle people to begin with, because it might be a bit awkward and clunky. And then you can move out to the bold connections that might be harder to reach." — @Hopescott [0:33:29] "By asking them, [and] by listening, I get to focus more on what they really want, and less on what I think they want." — @Hopescott [0:36:14] 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! Ready to Take Your Professional Life and Leadership to the Next Level FAST, building more power, confidence and impact? 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Fatimah Gilliam is an author, lawyer, sought-after speaker, consultant, and founder of The Azara Group, a consulting firm that provides diversity and inclusion, leadership development, negotiation, and strategy consulting services to Fortune 500 corporations, senior executives leading billion-dollar businesses, and industry thought leaders. Her groundbreaking book, Race Rules: What Your Black Friend Won't Tell You, is a practical manual of the unwritten rules that can help readers navigate today's racially polarized world. In short, it's a 'how-to' manual for white people to be less racially offensive; enabling them to develop stronger and more respectful cross-racial friendships and professional relationships with people of color. Today, Fatimah joins us as "white America's Black friend" to tell us what others won't say to our faces nor share about perspectives of color on white behaviors, choices, and interactions. She shares deep, transformative insights from her book, which seeks to open the door to perspectives of color so white people can learn, make better choices, take different actions, and evolve with a diversifying society in the 21st century. This conversation is an excellent source of well-informed and hard-hitting advice for those looking to move beyond performative allyship and live their non-racist values, rather than just talk about them. As we discuss, this is ideal for anyone who wants to bring the unconscious forward to consciousness, so they can take new actions every day that will directly and powerfully address and combat racism both in our own lives and behaviors, and in the world we live in. Tune in to learn more! Key Highlights From This Episode: • What inspired Fatimah to write this book and what her intentions are for it. [04:31] • Ways that being a light-skinned Black woman has impacted her view of racism. [07:57] • Defining racism and why Fatimah chooses to focus on impact rather than intent. [09:53] • The 'how-to' guide she offers and how Race Rules differs from other books on racism. [13:37] • How racism is distinct from prejudice with the key ingredient being power. [18:42] • Fatimah's "Top 5" of 31 race rules and insight into her three-step Bedrock Race Rule. [20:15] • Othering, marginalization, and how to ensure the language you use isn't offensive and harmful. [28:00] • Rules for discussing race for white people who see themselves as anti-racist allies. [33:59] • Understanding the relationship between defensiveness and exceptionalism. [41:14] • A favorite passage of Fatimah's from Race Rules, where to get the book, parting advice, and more. [46:08] For More Information: Race Rules: What Your Black Friend Won't Tell You The Azara Group Fatimah Gilliam on LinkedIn Fatimah Gilliam on Instagram Fatimah Gilliam on X ——————— Ready to Start Getting the Respect and Recognition You Deserve? JOIN THE 16-WEEK AMAZING CAREER PROJECT COURSE WITH KATHY STARTING FEBRUARY 1ST! I'm very excited to share that we've opened the enrollment window of the Winter 2024 session of my 16-week Amazing Career Project course! This session — which starts February 1st – teaches professional women the 16 most essential steps to building a more rewarding, joyful, and successful career, with the respect and recognition you deserve. Through the four months of the course, you'll get: – 16 jammed-packed instructional videos – 16 weekly live group coaching calls with me – 16 tailored homework assignments to move you forward fast – An amazing online support network of members to help you – My hand-picked collection of premier resources – PLUS: Great lifetime discounts to my private coaching programs and events AND: $1000 off the full price plus 7 great bonuses Truly, it's a fantastic investment in you and your career and there is nothing to lose and so much to gain. Join me this Winter! Visit amazingcareerproject.com for more info and see you February 1st! ——————— 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: "Part of what I'm trying to [change] is the impact of people's choices and behaviors and not the intent of their choices and behaviors. I want people to make better choices that positively impact communities and people of color." — @fatimahgilliam [0:10:18] "This is not about good and evil. It is about whether or not the impact of your choices harms people of color individually and collectively." — @fatimahgilliam [0:11:05] "With Race Rules, I'm trying to give people access to information so that they can live their values and not just talk about their values." — @fatimahgilliam [0:18:10] "What happens a lot of times when we're talking about race is we move to all the other 'isms' and don't focus on what is the hardest thing for American society to focus on: – having a conversation, evaluation, and analysis of race in peoples' [personal and professional] lives." — @fatimahgilliam [0:39:44] "[All whites in America], even the person who is the most woke, liberal, and progressive, all of them are engaging in decisions in small [and] big ways that – have a harmful, racialized, negative impact on people of color." — @fatimahgilliam [0:43:22] "People can change collectively and individually. It has to start somewhere and I see Race Rules as my patriotic contribution to American society so that we can evolve." — @fatimahgilliam [0:51:25] 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! 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 production 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. Their process is easy and streamlined, and their responsiveness and customer service are terrific too. 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 Book your free call! Happy podcasting!

It's been proven that playing competitive sports continues to contribute significantly to the success and leadership growth that women experience in later life and in their careers. Joining me to share her first-hand insights and key observations from her own career and from recent important research on this topic, is Lara Abrash, Chair of Deloitte US, the largest professional services organization in the United States. Originally drawn in by Deloitte's social impact contributions, Lara began her time with the company 30 years ago, having held various leadership positions including Chair and Chief Executive Officer at Deloitte and Touche LLP. Working alongside over 170,000 professionals, Lara leads the Board of Directors with a purpose-driven mission to see diversity and inclusion at every level. To kick off the conversation, we dive into Deloitte's pivotal study on the relationship between girls and women in competitive sports and leadership in the workplace later on in life. Lara shares her own experiences of playing softball, baseball, and tennis, revealing the essential skills she learned along the way. Next, we delve into the power of sports to foster skills development that women often don't have the opportunity to develop elsewhere. We also discuss whether or not there is a place for emotional vulnerability in the workplace, and what changes when leaders are honest about their experiences. Join us today to hear all this and more! Key Highlights From This Episode: • Introducing Lara Abrash, and her 30-year background leading up to her role as Chair of Deloitte US. [02:21] • Deloitte's history supporting female leadership and men's and women's sports. [04:00] • Surveying the relationship between girls and women in competitive sports and leadership in the workplace. [05:14] • Lara's early experiences playing competitive sports and how they shaped her. [07:56] • How sports encourage players to develop self-mastery, confidence, and teamwork. [11:16] • Why women often lack the necessary knowledge and skills to be recognized for their abilities. [17:49] • The important role of human connection, vulnerability, empathy, and compassion. [21:57] • How Deloitte fosters a sense of safety and belonging in the workplace. [25:29] For More Information: Lara Abrash on LinkedIn Lara Abrash on X Deloitte US Links Mentioned in Today's Episode: Kathy's Forbes.com interview with Lara Abrash - Deloitte's New Survey Links Playing Sports to Career Success for Women Deloitte's Survey That Reveals the Link for Women Between Playing Sports and Career Success We Edit Podcasts Ready to Start Getting the Respect and Recognition You Deserve? JOIN THE 16-WEEK AMAZING CAREER PROJECT COURSE WITH KATHY STARTING FEBRUARY 1ST! I'm very excited to share that we've opened the enrollment window of the Winter 2024 session of my 16-week Amazing Career Project course! This session -- which starts February 1st – teaches professional women the 16 most essential steps to building a more rewarding, joyful and successful career, with the respect and recognition you deserve. Through the four months of the course, you'll get: - 16 jammed-packed instructional videos - 16 weekly live group coaching calls with me - 16 tailored homework assignments to move you forward fast - An amazing online support network of members to help you - My hand-picked collection of premier resources - PLUS: Great lifetime discounts to my private coaching programs and events AND: $1000 off the full price plus 7 great bonuses Truly, it's a fantastic investment in you and your career and there is nothing to lose and so much to gain. Join me this Winter! Visit amazingcareerproject.com for more info and see you February 1st! ——————— 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: "I'm a big believer in integrating work and life and finding things that give you energy." — @AbrashLara [0:09:13] "When a woman has confidence that she can bring the knowledge, that she can do something, I see a different outcome." — @AbrashLara [0:12:24] "Teamwork is an equation for being a great leader." — @AbrashLara [0:12:53] "You need to be, not only doing great work, but you need to be promoting yourself." — @AbrashLara [0:18:32] "Be you, be vulnerable, but do it in a professional way." — @AbrashLara [0:24:21] "If you put the best interests of your organization first, you'll make all the right decisions." — @AbrashLara [0:24:32] 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!

Thank you for listening to our Finding Brave show, ranked in the Top 100 Apple Career Podcasts! Note: This is a special airing of a "holiday favorite selection" and is a repeat of our Finding Brave holiday episode #208. "You just have to believe that there's a higher version of you that you can tap into and that can access higher-level wisdom, insight, solutions, strategies, people, and connections. If you believe it, and if you believe it strongly, it's amazing what happens in your life." – Kathy Caprino As we approach the end of another year, once again I'm happy to share this special "Holiday Selection," featuring some of the top Finding Brave episodes that have previously aired, to help you enter 2024 with even more bravery, inspiration, and motivation to pursue and achieve your most important and meaningful goals. Today, I'm excited to bring you an episode from late 2018, where I shared a helpful year-end strategy of reflection — the process of reflecting back on the past year in an in-depth, careful, and probing way, exploring all that you've learned and experienced, created, and also "failed" at. (Note: I don't perceive "failure" the way many others do. I view it as a vital learning" opportunity — as an effective experience that, when viewed from a positive framework, helps us get much clearer on who we are, what we need to thrive, and what we really want in our lives. This reflection process helps you connect in a powerful, deep way with your ultimate dreams and desires, and it highlights where you've been living "off course" – far away from what your most authentic self really wants. In this episode, I explore what I've found to be six essential reflection questions that are perfect for this time of year, to help us take stock, expand our gratitude and appreciation for all that we are today, and set the wheels in motion for shifting our approach to how we operate, communicate, and engage with others and with our core challenges and power gaps. This reflection process hatches important new revelations, and sets the stage for a brand new future. As always, be gentle and compassionate with yourself as you reflect, and remember that everything that's happened can be used to bolster and uplift you, if you let it. At the end of the show, I sing a little song to welcome in the New Year, from my heart to yours. I hope you enjoy it! I'd love to hear how your answering these six questions impacts you and what it reveals. And I welcome your suggestions for any future topics or interviewees that you're interested in hearing from. Please reach out to me by email, or on social media via LinkedIn, or on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram and say hello and share your ideas! I wish you and your loved ones a very Happy New Year and I'm looking forward to connecting with you and serving up fresh, new episodes of Finding Brave in 2024 that will move you forward to create life and work as you dream it to be. Happy New Year! Highlights from this Episode: The benefits of reflection and what it can help you achieve these next 12 months [5:27] What our lives are giving us, but we often miss [08:58] Why you need to celebrate all of your wins, no matter how small you may think they are [10:30] What I tell myself when things don't seem to be working out for me and how we can reframe our experiences to benefit from them [14:31] Why focusing on desired "outcomes" can be more helpful and instructive than "goals" and how turning your "mess into a message" can give you great clarity on what to do next [15:13] Don't agonize and overly attach to the specific "how's" - just start moving forward any way you can [17:08] Visualization truly works – here's an exercise that I do [19:24] What is your "higher self" and how you can receive help from it [22:29] What is one thing that is needed to overcome your resistance [26:37] The reasons that accountability is needed and where we can get it [28:05] The power gaps that keep people from thriving in their lives and in their work [29:30] How you can move past a traumatic event and finally let it go [34:48] My theme word for the year and an invitation for you to create one as well [35:26] A little song for you to welcome in the New Year [37:15] For More Information: kathy@kathycaprino.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathycaprino/ https://www.facebook.com/ElliaCommunications/ https://twitter.com/kathycaprino https://instagram.com/kathycaprino Resources mentioned in this episode: Episode 50: How To Reduce Pain and Conflict With Family and Friends This Holiday Amazing Career Project Module – The Lessons Life is Trying to Teach You and Why You're Not Learning them Creative Visualization: Use the Power of Your Imagination to Create What You Want in Your Life by Shakti Gawain Breakdown, Breakthrough: The Professional Woman's Guide to Claiming a Life of Passion, Power and Purpose Finding Brave Episode 46: 7 Damaging Power Gaps That Keep You From Thriving in Life and Work Kathy's Forbes post on How To Stop Staying 'I'm Sorry' When You're Not (And Why You Need To) Other episodes for the holiday season: #186 with Joseph Grenny - How to Have Those Difficult But Crucial Conversations with Friends and Colleagues #195 – with Dr. Fred Luskin - How to Forgive Someone When You Feel You Can't #271 - with David Jurasek - How to Recognize and Release the Damaging Shame You Hold Other Resources For You: CHECK OUT: Kathy's digital 12-issue newsletter bundle "Your Path To Career Bliss" Dive into learning about the 12 essential topics that will help you experience greater success, joy, and reward in life and work, with materials from some of the nation's top experts! I'm thrilled to share with you my 12-issue newsletter bundle called Your Path To Career Bliss! This 12-issue bundle offers an in-depth exploration of 12 key career, leadership, or personal growth topics that are essential to understand and master if you wish to build a happier, more successful, and rewarding career or business. These are the topics that are the most sought-after by my readers, clients, course members, and thousands of professionals I hear from globally each year. Every issue (now bundled together in one program for only $99) offers a selection of the MOST read articles that I've written on the key topic of the newsletter — from my Forbes column, LinkedIn platform and personal blogs, podcast, and more — which have garnered over 41 million views and thousands of comments and requests for follow-up, hands-on support. Many of the 12 featured issues are in perfect alignment with today's episode, including How to Build More Confidence, Self-Esteem, and Power in Your Career Today. I hope you'll grab this newsletter bundle now for only $99. CLICK HERE to learn more and register. Thank you and I can't wait to help you on Your Path To Career Bliss. * * * * * * 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, (video training version OR LIVE 8-week course) 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 FROM TODAY'S SHOW: "Nothing is wasted — everything you've learned and everything you've experienced, even if you've fallen flat on your face, is useful. What we want to do is leverage everything we've been, done, and learned, and then build on that for the next chapter." [5:53] "You can't just be grateful for the amazing stuff. It helps propel you forward when you can also be grateful for the difficult stuff." [6:50] "I am a fan of helping people realize they do have an idea of what they want. They absolutely do, but they just don't recognize that as a valid idea." [14:55] "I get a lot of juice out of turning my mess into a message. Could you?" [16:32] "Envision what would be a happier, more abundant, prosperous, successful, and joyful experience. See yourself with all your senses in it and I promise you that paves the way for it to come to pass." [20:52] "What habit can you build that's going to help you get to where you want to go?" [28:28] "If you isolate and you won't ask for help, you're never going to get it and you're going to stay stuck." [31:44] 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! 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! * * * * * * FINALLY, PLEASE ASK YOUR ORGANIZATION TO BRING THE MOST POWERFUL YOU TRAINING TO YOUR WORKFORCE TODAY Is your organization committed to supporting the growth and success of both women and men in your workforce? If so, do they offer opportunities for powerful hands-on career growth and leadership training that addresses the real-world challenges that professional women face in the workplace and in their careers that are often different from what men typically face? I'm so thrilled that recently, a division of the United Nations has sponsored several memberships to The Most Powerful You course for their staff members and what a powerfully supportive move that is, to bring real-world effective career and leadership training to professionals in their work cultures, to help them thrive and succeed and the highest level possible in their work and projects. Coaching so many professionals and leaders as I do each year, I see that leadership and career growth training programs today are often NOT effective because they simply don't go deep enough to address what really holds us back from thriving, believing in ourselves, recognizing our talents and abilities, communicating effectively, asking for what we need, saying "STOP!" to mistreatment, building a great support community, and making the true impact we long to. _______________ Need some great podcast production support? Check out We Edit Podcasts! 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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 click here >> http://weeditpodcasts.com/findingbrave that's my special link for you. Book your free call! Happy podcasting!

How do we separate our work selves and our personal lives when technology and social media have made those lines blurrier than ever? Joining us today to unpack this topic and three key "future of work" trends is Elizabeth J. Sandler, founder and CEO of Echo Juliette, a forward-thinking company that works with executive teams on strategy and leadership development. Elizabeth is a seasoned professional with 25 years of experience as a COO and Strategist in Investment Banking and Private Equity in the US and UK. In 2019 she left her corporate career to pursue her mission of making workplaces more successful and fulfilling for everyone. Her company Juliette Works advises organizations on investing in Key-Suite women — a fundamental component of any organization. Elizabeth also serves on the board of two public companies, two private equity funds, and two non-profits, and is a sought-after speaker at conferences, companies, and universities. In today's conversation, we hear from Elizabeth about three top-of-mind "future of work" trends, before discussing how a comprehensive understanding of these trends today can serve us in the long run. Tuning in you'll learn about the transformative potential of AI in our work lives; how companies should be approaching social media; and the key things we need to understand about the diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) landscape. The introduction of technologies like generative AI has already had a huge impact on how we work, but this is only the beginning. How we choose to show up and implement these technologies will shape our work lives for years to come. To hear all of Elizabeth's thought-provoking insights on the transformative impact these developments could have on the future of work, be sure to tune in today! Key Highlights From This Episode: • Introducing today's guest, Elizabeth J. Sandler, and the story of how she and Kathy connected and became friends. [02:06] • Unpacking generative AI in the workplace as a "future of work" trend and the transformational impact it could have on our work lives. [09:55] • The limitations of standard stock images, navigating inherent bias, and how businesses can use generative AI for consistent, creative, and specific branding. [12:13] • How AI can be integrated with leading technologies to help humans in the workplace. [20:50] • The expertise required to prompt generative AI in a way that will eliminate bias and ensure proper diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). [25:31] • Breaking down the impact of social media as a "future of work" trend; the complexity of how we embody (and separate) our work and personal selves online. [28:33] • Being open to understanding different perspectives at work, and why an alignment of values between yourself and your organization is so important. [35:32] • Unpacking DEI as a "future of work" trend; the growing scope of DEI efforts and the challenge of managing it all. [45:11] • Cultivating more empathy for the lived experiences of others. [49:49] • Discover where you can go to find Elizabeth's work and connect online. [26:23] For More Information: Echo Juliette Elizabeth J. Sandler on LinkedIn Elizabeth J. Sandler Linktree Juliette Works Juliette Works on Facebook Juliette Works on Instagram Links Mentioned in Today's Episode: Read Kathy's article 'The 'Barbie' Movie Missed the Mark for Me - Did It Work For You?' Check out the LinkedIn post and poll that connected Elizabeth and Kathy Listen to Episode 270: Masculinity at a Key Crossroads with Ludo Gabriele Visit Midjourney to use generative AI to create consistent branding imagery Check out Adobe's generative AI tools, Firefly and Sensei GenAI Use DALL·E to create images from text Discover how to use Pictory for video creation Learn about Elizabeth's Core Values _________________________ 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 16 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! ——————— 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, 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 ——————— 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: "For artificial intelligence, I think we need to start thinking about how is it impacting us as individual humans in our daily lives. And how is that going to trickle into our work life?" — Elizabeth Sandler [0:11:24] "Now [with AI] I am able to generate art that is 100% in keeping with my brand and is quite specifically the message I'm trying to convey." — Elizabeth Sandler [0:14:02] "Those are ideal environments. Where we can really get into a place where employees can now bring their whole self to work, but in a way that enables their humanity and their vulnerabilities and not be judged for it." — Elizabeth Sandler [0:31:38] "I do think that employees need to rethink whether they're working for organizations that support their values." — Elizabeth Sandler [0:41:52] "We're still treating people [in such a way that] they're still trying to adapt to what the common power norm is." — Elizabeth Sandler [0:48:24] "We really need to start looking at more individual humanity." — Elizabeth Sandler [0:49:11] 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!

Are your thoughts and actions regularly dictated by a harsh inner critic? Do you find yourself filled with feelings of unworthiness and that you are undeserving of love? If so, you may well be dealing with the symptoms of core shame. Our guest, David Jurasek, knows firsthand the devastating impact shame can have on your life and relationships, and he joins us today to shed light on this urgent topic. Drawing on his 25 years of experience as a mentor and therapist, David's work is defined by his belief that your biggest source of sabotage is driven by core shame. He is the founder of Powerful and Loving, a community helping men and boys become powerful leaders who cultivate thriving relationships. Additionally, he is the author of My Heart Is A Muscle, a book that he wrote with the hopes of moving 500 men in the deepest way possible. In today's conversation, we unpack the concept of core shame, where it tends to stem from, the devastating impact it can have on our lives, and how we can begin to release and heal from it. David opens up about the role that shame played in his life and explains why identifying its root cause is so important. We explore how our shame-based society prevents us from looking inward and the power of healthy relationships and community in helping us heal from shame. Our conversation also investigates the role of shame in our relationships and how we can break patterns of blame and criticism, before exploring how to go about dethroning your inner critic, followed by simple and effective techniques to help you process and let go of shame. Today's episode is filled with profound insights and will give you a newfound understanding of the complexities of shame and its impact. We hope you'll join us for a thought-provoking and empowering conversation on healing from shame and the power of love and community. Key Highlights From This Episode: • Unpacking the concept of core shame, the impact of seeing yourself as unworthy or unlovable, and how this influences our lives and behavior. [06:40] • Why it's so important to understand where your shame comes from and what it's attached to. [12:10] • David's vulnerable account of how shame impacted him, and how the kindness of a friend, who had confronted his own core shame, altered David's life. [21:23] • The symptoms of shame, why most people don't realize they are carrying core shame, and why a shame-based society doesn't want us to look internally. [26:13] • How patriarchal, racist, and capitalist systems have created a shame-based society, and what David has learned from studying healthy communities. [30:17] • Understanding how shame can show up in relationships; how we project our shame onto loved ones; and what it looks like to unlearn shame and your unique conditioning. [33:40] • Dethroning your inner critic and how this shifts your perspective; the physiological effects of releasing shame; effective and accessible techniques for letting go of shame. [39:37] • The nuances of shame and how interrogating it can teach us powerful lessons about our natural gifts. [49:40] • Find out where you can learn more about David's work and get in touch. [55:47] For More Information: David Jurasek on LinkedIn David Jurasek on Instagram Powerful and LovingCritical Love Links Mentioned in Today's Episode: Check out David's book My Heart Is A Muscle ——————— 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 for mid to high-level professional women around the globe. In my top-rated Career & Leadership Breakthrough coaching programs, I help women address root causes of their core challenges today, and move through those challenges to create what they want most, which includes more confidence, impact, recognition, advancement, financial reward, well-being, and fulfillment. I also help them close their damaging power and confidence gaps and embrace their most exciting visions for the future, along with experiencing greater self-worth (sometimes for the very first time in their lives) so they can move forward to greater joy, reward and fulfillment In the past 16 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 coaches to support the emerging and seasoned female leaders in your workforce, please feel free to contact me here. Check out my private coaching programs >> Kathy's Career & Leadership Growth Help. I hope you'll register now. I'd love to support you! ——————— 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 ——————— 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 all have shame. It's a question of what is your shame about? What is it attached to? What's the label?" — David Jurasek [0:14:28] "It's really hard to identify it and notice [shame] because it's so internal. It's who you think you are. You don't know your soul. But when you look deep, deep, deep down, you meet your shame. And your shame tries to tell you, this is who you are, trust me." — David Jurasek [0:18:34] "To un-shame, is to start to name it. And I think often in intimate relationships, it's so easy to project our shame on our partner on our kids." — David Jurasek [0:34:24] "It's confronting that voice inside and saying, 'Whoa, when did I make you the authority of my life? It must have been when I was a child, because I'm a 46-year-old adult now. You better sit the fuck down.'" — David Jurasek [0:38:48] "We need support because that shame is so sticky. It's like black tar, gunky stuff, it hides and it sticks." — David Jurasek [0:44:20] "I'm breaking the chains of the past. I'm healing society by releasing shame from my nervous system. So I don't recreate it. And I don't add to it and don't put it on other people. I think it's the most important thing we could ever do." — David Jurasek [0:45:04] 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!

In the pursuit of gender equity, Ludo Gabriele emerges as an esteemed authority, globally acclaimed for advocating healthy masculinity. As a trailblazing thought leader in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), he welcomes nuance, disagreement, and holistic inclusion, inviting change and transformation. Ludo is the founder of Humen Leaders, a leadership advisory practice devoted to advancing healthy masculinity in the workplace and beyond. As the senior director of branding of the MARC (Men Advocating Real Change) Initiative at Catalyst, Ludo led its full rebranding, from storytelling to visual identity. He delivered more than 100 engagements with senior leaders, top-tier media, and academics. He also led the learning design and implementation of two ground-breaking events on healthy masculinity in the workplace: the MARC Summit in 2020 and Real Change with MARC in 2022. His expertise has notably been featured on Forbes, BBC, and Vice. As masculinity reaches a crossroads, Ludo joins us to discuss the significance of celebrating International Men's Day in 2023. We delve into some of the key challenges that men face today, examine the state of masculinity, and suggest ways to avoid zero-sum thinking in the pursuit of holistic gender equity. Tuning in, you'll also learn about the cultural shift required to make real progress, the difference between equity and equality, the importance of being receptive to opposing views, and more. For a fascinating conversation about what must change to create a better world for all, don't miss this eye-opening conversation with Ludo Gabriele. Key Highlights From This Episode: • Ludo's take on the importance of celebrating International Men's Day in 2023. [05:43] • Conformity and conflicting narratives about masculinity in today's patriarchal culture. [12:13] • The perception of "soft skills" as feminine and why progress requires a culture change. [15:33] • Societal challenges for men and boys that can ultimately lead to self-harm, poor mental health, and even violence. [20:10] • The identity crisis many men face today and the importance of building community. [27:05] • What it means to Ludo to take a holistic approach to gender equity. [31:33] • How to help men avoid zero-sum thinking (that when one group wins another must lose) when it comes to "leveling the playing field." [35:43] • Key takeaways about gender equity and practical advice for both men and women. [38:49] For More Information: Ludo Gabriele Humen Leaders MARC Initiative at Catalyst Ludo Gabriele on LinkedIn Ludo Gabriele on Instagram Ludo Gabriele on X Links Mentioned in Today's Episode: Learn more about the significance of International Men's Day. Gain insight into the challenges that men face today in the State of American Men Report 2023. ——————— 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 for mid to high-level professional women around the globe. In my top-rated career and leadership breakthrough coaching programs. I help both men and women get 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 embrace their most exciting visions for the future. In the past 16 years, I've worked with over 20,000 professionals 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 people 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 coaches to support the emerging and seasoned female leaders in your workforce, please feel free to contact me here. Check out my top four career and leadership growth programs here >> https://kathycaprino.com/career-help/#coaching. I hope you'll register now. I'd love to support you! And use coupon code "UNSTUCK25" at registration checkout to get a 25% discount this week. ——————— 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 click here >> http://weeditpodcasts.com/findingbrave ——————— 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: "Masculinity norms are [being] questioned and rightfully so because they've been unquestioned and rigid for a very long time. However, nowadays, what used to be certain in terms of what men are supposed to do is no longer the case. And we see it leads to historical levels of self-harm, poor mental health, and violence." — @ludogabriele [0:09:49] "Do we think there's something inherently wrong with men? I personally don't believe that. Is there something wrong with the way men perceive themselves and what they are supposed to do and not do? I believe this is the core of the issue." — @ludogabriele [0:10:35] "Progress is a culture change where people are not judged by behaviors that are attached to their gender." — @ludogabriele [0:17:28] "When you limit people to rigid stereotypes, you lose so much." — @ludogabriele [0:18:49] "At the heart of every human being is the need to belong. When boys feel not heard, ostracized, or confused, they go where [their beliefs are reinforced] – and then those ideas are weaponized." — @ludogabriele [0:24:05] "Just because you advocate for reducing the pay gap for women, it doesn't mean that you cannot at the same time advocate for better mental health for boys and men." — @ludogabriele [0:34:08] "Gender equity is a human issue." — @ludogabriele [0:39:13] "Masculinity norms are [being] questioned and rightfully so because they've been unquestioned and rigid for a very long time. However, nowadays, what used to be certain in terms of what men are supposed to do is no longer the case. [This] leads to historical levels of self-harm, poor mental health, and violence." — @ludogabriele [0:09:49] 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!

When it comes to building learning programs that move individuals and organizations forward, today's guest believes that we have to look beyond the obvious and take risks to make bold moves. According to Jon Peters, almost nothing is out of reach if we explore alternative paths. Jon is the Founder and Chief Innovation Officer of AthenaOnline, an award-winning e-learning company that developed and released the first enterprise "microlearning" platform. He's also a board member of the Institute for Management Studies (IMS), as well as a director and producer. Throughout his career, Jon has combined his passions for art and technology, running an award-winning technology-focused ad agency and working in computer marketing, corporate development, design, visual effects, and film. In our conversation today, Jon shares his advice for leading your own organization and explains why innovation can't take place in a vacuum, highlighting the importance of creativity, working backwards from your purpose, asking "what if?" and introducing diverse perspectives. Tune in today for an extremely insightful conversation with a truly innovative problem-solver and creator. Key Highlights From This Episode: • The importance of defining your purpose first and working backwards to implement it. [05:53] • Advice for B2C companies about when to pivot and when to double down. [08:37] • Why approaching problems head-on doesn't work for innovative problem solvers. [14:36] • The essential role of asking "what if?" and conducting the necessary research. [18:00] • Jon's take on diverse perspectives as an essential ingredient for innovation. [20:07] • How you can benefit from avidly pursuing creativity, whatever form it takes. [24:14] • What many organizations "get wrong" when it comes to adopting new innovations. [28:46] • A closing anecdote about DreamWorks co-founder Jeffrey Katzenberg that illustrates the value of embracing failure. [33:04] For More Information: Jon Peters on LinkedIn Jon Peters on Facebook AthenaOnline Institute for Management Studies (IMS) Links Mentioned in Today's Episode: Follow AthenaOnline on X and Facebook Create your own custom ChatGPT chatbot with CustomGPT ——————— 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 for mid to high-level professional women around the globe. In my top-rated Career & Leadership Breakthrough 1:1 Program, I help professionals get 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 embrace their most exciting visions for the future. In the past 16 years, I've worked with over 20,000 professionals and leaders 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 people 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. I hope you'll register now. I'd love to support you! ——————— 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 ——————— 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: "It's critical to define the purpose of what you're doing because a lot of people get stuck in the how-to-make-it [stage]. 'We're going to build this because we can,' but what is the reason behind it?" — Jon Peters [0:06:19] "We've come out with things that were very innovative but we've had to let them go because either the market wasn't ready for them or the technology wasn't ready for them." — Jon Peters [0:12:29] "People don't change unless there's a pain point. They have to want to change." — Jon Peters [0:13:59] "Innovation doesn't happen in a vacuum. It is a collaborative effort – It's not good for me to be with a lot of people [who are] exactly like me. I need people who are diverse thinkers." — Jon Peters [0:20:40] "Part of the problem with a lot of leaders is they want to feel like they're the smartest person in the room – and that can cause some trouble. It will shut people down, they won't share ideas, and you won't get the best innovation." — Jon Peters [0:23:23] "Sometimes, you have to embrace failure." — Jon Peters [0:33:27] 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!

In a society that constantly pushes us to do more, achieve more, and be more, how do we ensure that we're not running on empty, or worse - experiencing debilitating physical, emotional and mental symptoms of stress? Joining us today to help unpack this complex topic is Dr. Neha Sangwan, who went from working on the frontlines of healthcare as a hospital emergency room physician, to becoming a key voice on burnout as an entrepreneur, author, and speaker. Her transformative new book Powered by Me: From Burned Out to Fully Charged at Work and in Life, was inspired by her own experiences as a young hospital physician when circumstances forced her to navigate the difficulties of extreme burnout. She is also the founder and CEO of Intuitive Intelligence Inc., where she combines the science of medicine with the art of communication to transform workplace cultures. In our conversation, Neha opens up about her life-altering experience with burnout, the impact it had on her, and how it reshaped her entire perspective on life and work. We delve into the complex nature of burnout, why it's different for every individual, and explore the cultural, systemic, and personal dimensions of burnout. We also discuss our values as a society, why Neha believes burnout is a global epidemic and reflect on what would be needed to address our collective mental health crisis and return to equilibrium. If you're interested in learning more about how to balance the relentless pace of modern life with genuine self-care, this is a conversation you won't want to miss. Tune in for Neha's invaluable insights and take that crucial step towards reclaiming your well-being! Key Points From This Episode: • The life-altering experience that compelled Neha to write about burnout. [05:20] • Learning to understand why burnout is such a complicated issue: the impact of culture, systemic factors, and trauma. [19:21] • Why it can be so challenging for experts to be vulnerable and ask for help. [21:01] • How moments of crisis can shift our perspective and equip us to better help others. [22:10] • What it's like to undergo a paradigm shift; an overview of the five levels of agreement and how to make the transition from insight to personal accountability. [25:57] • A breakdown of the three pieces of burnout: me, we, and the world. [32:40] • Key factors that are contributing to our collective mental health crisis. [40:55] • Our outward focus as a society and the opportunity we have to invest in ourselves and come back into balance. [45:51] • How to assess where you are on the spectrum from burnout to fully charged. [48:24] For More Information: Neha Sangwan, M.D on LinkedIn Neha Sangwan, M.D. on InstagramNeha Sangwan, M.D. on YouTubeNeha Sangwan, M.D. on TikTok Neha Sangwan, M.D. on X Neha Sangwan, M.D. on Facebook Intuitive Intelligence Inc Intuitive Intelligence Burnout Rx AssessmentPowered by Me: From Burned Out to Fully Charged at Work and in Life Talk Rx: Five Steps to Honest Conversation That Create Connection, Health, Happiness Dr. Neha Sangwan TEDx Talk: Changing and Letting Your Heart Speak Dr. Neha Sangwan at TEDx Berkeley: The Communication Cure Dr. Neha Sangwan TEDx San Luis Obispo: The Community Cure Other resources mentioned in this episode: The Joy Luck Club 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! 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Audible Offer Amazon Music Offer Quotes: "In one hour, I went from running the hospital to standing in line at the pharmacy as a patient on medical leave waiting for my medication." — @doctorneha [0:08:52] "Sometimes, burnout's not something we recognize, because we're so in it. That's why as a society, as a community, as those we love and lead, we really need to be able to say something. We need to say, are you okay?" — @doctorneha [0:11:13] "Burnout is a very complicated issue. – I would call it our own global epidemic that's going on. But I think when people think about it, they simplify it and then they don't understand why that's not the complete picture." — @doctorneha [0:19:30] "I felt like a complete and utter failure. Why are all my colleagues – handling it? They're still working. How can I be the one that isn't? – I think it was a bit of pride, I think it was a bit of shock. I think it was a paradigm I had never even entertained, thought of, or imagined." — @doctorneha [0:25:57] "Everything we're doing is about speeding up the external world. And I think that we have simultaneously tuned out of our own internal system." — @doctorneha [0:42:05] "What if it's not profit over people? And all these things we're taught about success aren't actually true. What if it's people? Everybody matters, and everybody wins. What if investing in your people, is how you make a greater profit?" — @doctorneha [0:44:00] 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!

Relationship expert, trainer, speaker, and author Dr. Eric FitzMedrud uses his wide-ranging expertise to teach men how to hone their consent skills for stronger relationships and hotter sex, and also has witnessed how consent enhances connection, reward, respect and fulfillment in work and organizational settings as well. As a therapist committed to helping people live more meaningful, connected lives, Eric wrote the book The Better Man: A Guide to Consent, Stronger Relationships, and Hotter Sex to offer much-needed tools for instruction, healing, and growth. As you'll discover in this episode, these tools can assist us in nearly all aspects of our lives. Today on Finding Brave, Eric paints a clearer picture of consent-driven leadership, highlights some of the systemic barriers that hinder the creation and growth of a consent culture at work, and delves into the emotional responses that often make the word "no" so difficult to hear and accept and what to do to shift that. We also touch on the important role of curiosity, open dialogue, vulnerability, and more. For a broader view of consent and how it can help you build deeper connections and mutual respect in life and work, be sure to tune in today! Key Highlights From This Episode: • How toxic masculinity negatively impacts men, not just women and others. [03:55] • What consent is and why many of us lack the skills to communicate our needs. [08:10] • The biggest problems that men have with consent in their intimate relationships. [14:29] • Why receiving a "no" can be so difficult to deal with, the role of curiosity, and how to empower yourself using the things within your control. [17:00] • The importance of (re)examining unconscious assumptions in relationship contracts. [24:11] • How to ask better questions and encourage participation in consent conversations at home and at work. [30:40] • A look at what consent-based leadership looks like and why open dialogue is crucial. [35:52] • An invitation to add to and share your takeaways from this conversation with us! [42:53] For More Information: Dr. Eric FitzMedrud Dr. Eric FitzMedrud on LinkedIn Dr. Eric FitzMedrud on Twitter Dr. Eric FitzMedrud on YouTube Dr. Eric FitzMedrud on Instagram Links Mentioned in Today's Episode: Order your copy of The Better Man and gain FREE access to The Better Man Summit! Check out Kathy's LinkedIn post on the Barbie movie and read her article, 'The 'Barbie' Movie Missed the Mark for Me – Did It Work For You?'. 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 for mid- to high-level professional women around the globe. In my top-rated Career & Leadership Breakthrough private (1:1) Coaching Program, I help women achieve and create what they want most, which includes more confidence, impact, recognition, advancement, financial reward, well-being, and fulfillment in work that matters to them. And I also help them close their power gaps and embrace their most exciting visions for the future. In the past 16 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 for your emerging and seasoned female leaders in your workforce, I'd love to support you. My programs address the most important topics that have to be examined if true diversity, equity and inclusion is to be achieved in your organization. The Most Powerful You video and live training program delivers powerful and transformative results! Please feel free to contact me here for more information. Check out Career & Leadership Breakthrough Coaching Program here: Career & Leadership Breakthrough 6-session Coaching Program I hope you'll register now. I'd love to support 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 Quotes: "Consent is the process of using our communication skills to deliver the love that's in our heart, to deliver positive intentions for connection – and also to telegraph what our needs are so that people are empowered to give us what we need." — @drericfitz [0:08:19] "Managing [our] emotions is a foundational principle underneath the scaffolding of consent conversations." — @drericfitz [0:16:28] "'No' can mean a lot of different things but often, when we lean into our emotional response, it feels like rejection even when it isn't." — @drericfitz [0:17:45] "When we are living a multi-dimensional, thriving life, the desperation to get this one particular domain from this one particular person shifts. It becomes something we want to offer instead of something we're trying to get." — @drericfitz [0:22:05] "When things move too fast, there can be a systemic barrier to the process of giving and maintaining the consent process or consent culture at work." — @drericfitz [0:40:17] "We need to work with each other to build a conversation of consent." — @drericfitz [0:43:36] 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!