Finding Brave

Thank you for listening to our Finding Brave show, ranked in the Top 100 Apple Career Podcasts! “I think society and life wants to see that we’re willing to do the work. Our dreams need encouragement, and that encouragement is the decisions that we make every single day.” - Antonio Neves My conversation with last week’s Finding Brave guest was such an impactful one that we decided to air the conclusion this week, as the second of a two-part miniseries on course-correcting your life, before a crash happens. Antonio Neves is the author of Stop Living on Autopilot: Take Responsibility for Your Life and Rediscover a Bolder, Happier You; host of The Best Thing podcast and internationally recognized speaker. A top success coach, Antonio regularly delivers keynotes and trainings at top organizations worldwide. An award-winning journalist, for over 10 years Antonio worked as a business correspondent, host, and producer with top television networks (NBC, PBS, BET, etc.). During his career he has spent hundreds of hours interviewing and profiling prominent CEOs, startup founders, politicians, entertainers, athletes, and beyond. In this episode Antonio talks more about the “uniforms” that we all wear in our daily lives, and the ways we can start stepping out of those and into our true selves while not allowing ourselves to be a victim. I am so grateful to Antonio for taking the time to return to the podcast to share his wisdom with us, and for being so honest, brave and transparent in the process. For more information about today's guest, visit: https://theantonioneves.com/ 

Thank you for listening to our Finding Brave show, ranked in the Top 100 Apple Podcasts in Careers! “You do everything that society told you to do, to be happy and live the ‘American Dream’, but then at some point you find yourself living on autopilot. You find yourself going through the motions, and I found myself living on cruise control.” - Antonio Neves If the past year has taught us anything, it’s that life presents unexpected challenges. Today’s Finding Brave guest returns to the podcast to share his inspiring message, and how the perfect antidote to overcome life’s challenging situations is to stop going through the motions, or as he calls it, to stop “living on autopilot.” Antonio Neves is the author of Stop Living on Autopilot: Take Responsibility for Your Life and Rediscover a Bolder, Happier You; host of The Best Thing podcast and internationally recognized speaker. A top success coach, Antonio regularly delivers keynotes and trainings at top organizations worldwide. An award-winning journalist, for over 10 years Antonio worked as a business correspondent, host, and producer with top television networks (NBC, PBS, BET, etc.). During his career he has spent hundreds of hours interviewing and profiling prominent CEOs, startup founders, politicians, entertainers, athletes, and beyond. If you feel lost, stuck, and out of place in your own life, Antonio’s latest book, and the messages he shares today will help you find your drive and take empowering action to stay bold for lasting happiness. This episode is Part 1 of a special two-part mini-series with Antonio, and we hope to see you back for Part 2 next week. To learn more about today's guest, visit: https://theantonioneves.com/ 

Thank you for listening to our Finding Brave show, ranked in the Top 100 Apple Podcasts in Careers! “We’re all working on something and we’re all insecure about something. If you give yourself a negative confirmation bias, you’re always going to find the negative in someone. Give yourself a positive confirmation bias and always look for the greatness in others, because if you see their greatness, what better thing is there to have than that?” - Robin Dreeke Building trust and rapport with others was absolutely essential in Robin’s former FBI and counterintelligence work, and is critical for all of us to master for so many reasons, but it’s also a struggle for many. Today’s Finding Brave guest has developed powerful strategies for ensuring trust and building strong healthy relationships through great communication, and he shares his framework for doing so with us today. Robin Dreeke is a best-selling author, professional speaker, trainer, facilitator, and retired FBI Special Agent and Chief of the Counterintelligence Behavioral Analysis Program. Robin has taken his life's work of recruiting spies and broken down the art of leadership, communication, and relationship building into Five Steps to TRUST and Six Signs of who you can TRUST. Since 2010, Robin has been working with large corporations as well as small companies in every aspect of their business. Whether it is supporting newly promoted leaders, executives, sales teams, or customer relations, Robin has crafted his People Formula for quick results and maximum success. In this episode, Robin reveals the magic that occurs when you discover the greatness in others instead of focusing on their insecurities, and new ways you can become a valuable resource for the people that you meet. I believe Robin’s superpower is that he has taken so much time and effort to make sense of a reality that is not only helpful for himself, but for so many others, and it was a pleasure to learn from him today. To learn more about today's guest, visit: https://www.peopleformula.com/ 

Thank you for listening to our Finding Brave show, ranked in the Top 100 Apple Podcasts in Careers! “Rally behind the fact that [introverts] are not second-class citizens. Our path to success is just different, and when we embrace that and a system that is going to leverage our natural strengths, we can outperform in all these so-called extroverted arenas. They’re all introverted ones in my mind.” - Matthew Pollard Networking is often seen as a skill that only extroverts can master, but today’s Finding Brave returning guest reveals not only how to network as an introvert, but what you can do to be truly amazing at it. His work proves that introversion doesn’t make you a second-class citizen, and he provides the specific tools and a way to systemize the networking process for introverts that is game changing. Called “the real deal” by Forbes, Matthew Pollard is the bestselling author of The Introvert's Edge: How the Quiet and Shy Can Outsell Anyone, Amazon’s 8th Most-Sold Book of the Week and BookAuthority’s #2 “Best Introvert Book of All Time.” Now adding a new book to his series,The Introvert’s Edge to Networking: Work the Room. Leverage Social Media. Develop Powerful Connections, Matthew is on a mission to confront the stigma that introverts can’t be successful at business, sales, networking, speaking, or any other so-called “extroverted” arena, and shares the tactics and strategies that have worked for him, his clients, and students in overcoming imagined barriers to success as an introvert. I’ve known Matthew for years now, and what strikes me is how generous he is in sharing his knowledge and expertise with others. Whether you are an introvert, extrovert, or fall somewhere in between, I am 100% confident that something he discusses in this episode will help you to network and succeed. Further, even extroverts can learn so much from Matthew (I know I do)! To learn more about today's guest, visit: http://theintrovertsedge.com/networking 

Thank you for listening to our Finding Brave show, ranked in the Top 100 Apple Podcasts in Careers! “This older way, what we call this more conventional and confined way of being a man, it no longer works. It’s proving to be unhealthy, and even dangerous in the workplace and beyond, in society.” - Ed Frauenheim In the flatter, faster, fairness-focused world that’s taking shape today, it’s become clear that we need a new model for how men show up and lead in organizations. The traditional, “confined” masculinity steers men to be more rigid, cold and isolated in a work world that’s now calling for flexibility, warmth and connection. Today’s Finding Brave guest shares his messages and insights about how a new, liberating masculinity is emerging—and can be seen in some of today’s leading business executives and sports leaders. It’s a male ethos that enables men to break out of the emotional straightjacket many grew up with, to reckon with the privilege and power we have long benefitted from, and to succeed in new, inclusive ways. Ed Frauenheim is a writer and speaker who has focused on workplace, technology and culture matters for more than 25 years. His writing has been featured in Fortune, Inc. and USA Today. He has co-authored four books including the latest, Reinventing Masculinity: The Liberating Power of Compassion and Connection, co-written with Dr. Ed Adams, a past president of the American Psychological Association’s division devoted to the treatment of men and boys. In their book, the two Eds tell the story of how we are evolving from a cramped, unhealthy, outdated masculinity to one that frees us all to build a better, more inclusive future. In this episode, Ed reveals the ways that we can all move from exclusive to inclusive success through the use of his innovative “5Cs” framework. This information can help us all level up to succeed and develop our inclusive spirit and habits. To lean more about today's guest, visit: https://www.reinventingmasculinity.com/ 

Thank you for listening to our Finding Brave show, ranked in the Top 100 Apple Podcasts in Careers! “I tell people that what you see is not a dream. That’s your reality waiting for you, but you’ve got to make it. It’s not just a fantasy, but that’s something concrete that you can actually make happen.” - Cheryl Porter When I meet someone who is succeeding at the highest level using his or her creative passion and vision, I get excited to tell others about it. It’s not easy to bring our unique talents to the world in a very big way, but today’s Finding Brave guest has done just that. She is evidence that there is no age limit to reach your dreams, and if you only believe in yourself and take action, you’ll discover that you are indeed braver than you think. Cheryl Porter is a YouTube Star and classically trained opera singer. With her motivational coaching videos and inspirational approach to teaching, she has over 125 million views on YouTube and is considered the top vocal coach and vocal education influencer in the world. Cheryl is the sole creator of the innovational Cheryl Porter Vocal Method and has created over 300 vocal exercises to specifically target and correct vocal flaws, increase vocal range and dramatically improve vocal skills for beginning and advanced singers. She has given Vocal Masterclasses in Russia, Israel, Poland, Italy, France, Indonesia, Singapore, the USA and has coached students all over the world from Mexico, Italy, France, Russia, Puerto Rico, Japan, Africa, Germany, Poland, Sweden, Spain, Hungary, Ecuador, Brazil, China, and the Czech Republic. Cheryl has coached singers who have performed on The Voice, X-Factor, America’s Got Talent, All Together Now, Italy’s Got Talent, Eurovision, Sanremo Festival (Italy) and is also a Vocal Coach for the Italian trio, IL VOLO. The inspiring story that Cheryl shares today about her own journey proves that by helping others with our amazing gifts, we too can soar in ways that we may not have even dreamed. To learn more about today's guest, visit: https://cherylportermethod.com/ 

Thank you for listening to our Finding Brave show, ranked in the Top 100 Apple Podcasts in Careers! “Everyone is given guidance all of the time, but most of the time we don’t listen, or we go in the direction that everyone else is. We’re heading in that direction because we’re told to focus on just all of the material things, and we lose track, making life harder and more fearful.” - Lorna Byrne In last week’s episode of Finding Brave I introduced you to two very special guests who revealed how each of us can ask for, and receive, more spiritual guidance and support each day. In today’s conclusion, we dive deeper into how you can create a practice whereby you are actually in conversation with your guardian angels. By doing this, it will allow them to support you in making life easier, and in turn, to live a life filled with more unconditional love. Lorna Byrne is a world-renowned spiritual teacher, speaker and international bestselling author of Angels in my Hair and seven other books published in more than 50 countries and 30 languages with millions of readers around the world. In 2019, Lorna was named by Watkins Mind Body Spirit Magazine as one of the 100 Most Spiritually Influential Living People in the World. The people who attend Lorna’s worldwide events are very diverse, including theologians and religious leaders, sportspeople, businesspeople and scientists. People of all walks of life, young and old, of all religions and none, are drawn to Lorna to seek her spiritual insight. Many of them say she has given them back hope in their lives. My Guardian Angel, My Best Friend is Lorna’s first children’s book, a compilation of seven stories introduced and illustrated by her daughter, Aideen Byrne. Aideen Byrne’s life was transformed at the age of thirteen with the publication of her mother’s first book, Angels in My Hair. Introducing and illustrating the new book My Guardian Angel, My Best Friend is the first step in giving voice to her own experiences of this spiritual journey. Beyond supporting and creating with Lorna, Aideen’s passion and career focuses on law and research, particularly access to justice. As Coordinator of the University of Edinburgh Law School’s Pro Bono and Clinical Legal Education Department, Aideen develops and maintains their pro bono portfolio, helping people in Scotland and around the globe overcome the justice gap. Committed to encouraging social responsibility in others, Aideen co-founded Probonoskills.com to support law students doing pro bono work with access to high-quality training materials and events. During this holiday season, I don’t think there’s a better thing to do than to give yourself a deep infusion of love, self-acceptance and positive energy. I can’t wait to hear what you think of this episode, and the enlightening stories and insights from Lorna and Aideen. To learn more about today's guests, visit: https://lornabyrne.com/  & https://www.linkedin.com/in/aideen-byrne/ 

Thank you for listening to our Finding Brave show, ranked in the Top 100 Apple Podcasts in Careers! “That’s what it does. If a child can share with their guardian angel, then eventually they will share with mom, dad or someone else that can help them.” - Lorna Byrne Today’s episode of Finding Brave has a unique focus from many of my previous shows, as my inspiring special guests and I delve deeply into the topic of spirituality and how we can access spiritual guidance that can transform our lives, work, and relationships. In this first episode of this two-part series, we explore my guests' understanding and insights around how we are not alone in our lives, and that we each have a soul as well as ready access to amazing spiritual and angelic support that comforts, guides and nourishes us. I’m also so excited to talk with my guests about their beautiful new children’s book, My Guardian Angel, My Best Friend, that gives both children and adults a pathway to believing and seeing that they have a guardian angel and are always loved and supported. Lorna Byrne is a world-renowned spiritual teacher, speaker and international bestselling author of Angels in my Hair and seven other books published in more than 50 countries and 30 languages with millions of readers around the world. In 2019, Lorna was named by Watkins Mind Body Spirit Magazine as one of the 100 Most Spiritually Influential Living People in the World. The people who attend Lorna’s worldwide events are very diverse, including theologians and religious leaders, sportspeople, businesspeople and scientists. People of all walks of life, young and old, of all religions and none, are drawn to Lorna to seek her spiritual insight. Many of them say she has given them back hope in their lives. My Guardian Angel, My Best Friend is Lorna’s first children’s book, a compilation of seven stories introduced and illustrated by her daughter, Aideen Byrne. Aideen Byrne’s life was transformed at the age of thirteen with the publication of her mother’s first book, Angels in My Hair. Introducing and illustrating the new book My Guardian Angel, My Best Friend is the first step in giving voice to her own experiences of this spiritual journey. Beyond supporting and creating with Lorna, Aideen’s passion and career focuses on law and research, particularly access to justice. As Coordinator of the University of Edinburgh Law School’s Pro Bono and Clinical Legal Education Department, Aideen develops and maintains their pro bono portfolio, helping people in Scotland and around the globe overcome the justice gap. Committed to encouraging social responsibility in others, Aideen co-founded Probonoskills.com to support law students doing pro bono work with access to high-quality training materials and events. From my own perspective, I share here how my beginning religious life failed to give me the sustenance I was longing for, and how what I was being taught felt “wrong” in some core ways. I share how I later developed a new spiritual life that fulfills and supports me in all I do, and how I discovered Lorna’s amazing work, and later met Lorna and Aideen and co-hosted a beautiful spiritual retreat with Lorna in Ireland. If you’ve ever felt like what you’ve been told from a religious or spiritual standpoint doesn’t fit you, you’re not alone. As it has with me, I believe that Lorna and Aideen’s work will speak to you too, and give you hope and inspiration. A perfect series for the holiday season, I hope you enjoy this conversation and come back next week to hear the exciting conclusion. To learn more about today's guests visit: https://lornabyrne.com/  & https://www.linkedin.com/in/aideen-byrne/ 

Thank you for listening to our Finding Brave show, ranked in the Top 100 Apple Podcasts in Careers! “You have employees for a reason. They should be good at doing it, and if you’re still doing it, that’s a problem. It means that you don’t trust your employees, and it means there’s a functional issue in your relationship with them. It means they’re not living up to their potential, and they could be prone to exit because you’re not giving them the ability to get the job done.” - Ed Evarts Micromanagement is common in organizations big and small, which is why it’s so important to look at the causes behind it and the things that can be done to reduce its effect on everyone involved. Leadership styles can be positively modified if the individual is motivated to do it, and today’s Finding Brave guest reveals how the development of specific leadership skills such as delegation will help create a culture of psychological bravery, which is absolutely critical. Ed Evarts is the founder and president of Excellius Leadership Development. He is a leadership coach, a team coach, and a business strategist and the author of the book Drive Your Career: 9 High-Impact Ways to Take Responsibility for Your Own Success. He is also a fellow podcaster and host of Be Brave at Work. We all need to find ways to be braver at work, and the valuable insights that Ed shares in this episode will positively impact your leadership and managerial development, as well as improve your overall work environment. To learn more about today's guest, visit: https://www.excellius.com/ 

Thank you for listening to our Finding Brave show, ranked in the Top 100 Apple Podcasts in Careers! “Clarity is oftentimes the best fuel for courage, the best fuel for bravery and the best fuel for stepping into showing up as the person that you want to be, even if you feel like that person is really far away from who you perceive yourself to be in the moment.” - Lisa Lewis When trying to figure out what you truly want in your career, clarity is key. Today’s Finding Brave guest shares the framework that she has created to help others understand what it is that they want, even if they’re feeling tremendously uncertain in these turbulent times. Lisa Lewis Miller is a career change expert and the author of Career Clarity: Finally Find Work That Fits Your Values and Your Lifestyle. Her path evolved into career coaching after working in digital marketing for nearly a decade at companies like the American Cancer Society, Teen Vogue, Seventeen, and CBS College Sports. Lisa’s work has been featured in The Washington Post, Business Insider, US News and World Report, Fast Company, Refinery29 and more, and she received her coaching certification as one of only 7 coaches in the world trained in the Pivot Method. So many people struggle right now with how to be clear on what they want and what they’re willing to trade to get it. By implementing the strategies that Lisa reveals in this episode, you can immediately start taking action in more empowered ways in your career. To learn more about today's guest, visit: https://getcareerclarity.com/