Finding Brave

Thank you for listening to our Finding Brave show, ranked in the Top 100 Apple Podcasts in Careers! “Prepare for the consequences when you start asserting yourself differently. People will not know what happened, and you’ve got to prepare for that. If you’ve always been striving to make others happy, then you’re most likely not making yourself happy and you’re not saying what needs to be said.” - Kathy Caprino  In this episode, Kathy explores what her research over the past 10 years with thousands of professional women has revealed is the second gap of the 7 most damaging power gaps that professional women face today. 70% of the women Kathy has surveyed indicate that this Power Gap is impacting them today.   From not being able to assertively communicate their beliefs, ideas, wants, needs, and authentic feelings, this gap blocks women from sharing what’s important to them in a self-confident and self-empowered way. And this reluctance to speak powerfully and confidently prevents us from attaining results we need and want in our careers, including leadership success, impact, responsibility, change, authority and making the difference we dream for. Finally, it holds women back from building the true legacy they long to leave, in service of others. Listen in as Kathy shares what contributes to the formation of this harmful gap, and specific action steps you can take today to embark on your journey of communicating in a clearer and more assertive way in order to be heard, understood, respected, valued and to make sure that your boundaries and non-negotiables are honored and respected, in the most mutually-beneficial way possible.

Thank you for listening to our Finding Brave show, ranked in the Top 100 Apple Podcasts in Careers! “Know that you are amazing. Every individual on the planet is, and the world needs your talents and your abilities desperately. Can you trust and accept that fact, that you are special and you are unique, and now is the time to recognize that clearly?” - Kathy Caprino I’m very excited to be sharing over the next seven weeks vitally important key career growth strategies, solutions, tips and inspiring real-life stories from my new book, The Most Powerful You: 7 Bravery-Boosting Paths to Career Bliss, that’s publishing July 28th in the US and August 1st in Australia and New Zealand (and in the UK on January 1)! The book explores what my research over the past 10 years working with thousands of women around the world has uncovered are the 7 most damaging power gaps that professional women face today that keep women from reaching their highest and most thrilling potential and goals in their work. The first gap I’ll be talking about today is Gap #1: Not Recognizing Your Special Talents, Abilities, and Accomplishments. This is THE most prevalent gap that I work with in my coaching programs, courses and trainings with women. So many thousands of women struggle to recognize that they are talented, and how these talents and abilities truly matter in the world. I want to stress that it’s not arrogant or selfish to recognize and appreciate that you have greatness inside of you, because when you leverage those talents in a bigger way and in service to others, you are finally able to make the powerful difference that you were meant to, and experience the joy, reward and fulfillment that you long for. I hope you find this episode on Power Gap #1--and the entire podcast series and the book-- truly instrumental on your journey to building a thrilling and reward career you love. Stay tuned to learn all about the other six most damaging power gaps women face, s in the upcoming weekly Finding Brave episodes. And as always, I’d love to hear which gaps speak to you most deeply, and your questions and feedback on how this information is moving your forward. Please see the links below for pre-ordering the book and receiving some big special offers when you co. And do connect with me on LinkedIn and let me know how I can be of service to you.

Thank you for listening to our Finding Brave show, ranked in the Top 100 Apple Podcasts in Careers! “Your job as a leader is not to lead as an individual, but to foster the environment of co-elevation amongst your team. That’s the key, because your team needs to become co-elevators of each other.” - Keith Ferrazzi I’m doing something a bit differently on today’s special episode. I was recently having a conversation on the phone with someone I admire and respect a good deal, and what he was sharing with me was so rich and helpful that I knew I had to ask him if we could record our talk for the wonderful Finding Brave listeners. And he said YES! Keith Ferrazzi is recognized as a global thought leader in the relational and collaborative sciences. As Chairman of Ferrazzi Greenlight and its Research Institute, he works to identify behaviors that block global organizations from reaching their goals and to transform them by coaching new behaviors that increase growth and shareholder value. A New York Times #1 best-selling author of Who’s Got Your Back and Never Eat Alone, as well as a frequent contributor to Harvard Business Review, Forbes, Fortune and many other leading publications, Keith’s gained over 20 years of experience, from the C-Suite to founding his own companies, and distilled those years and experiences into practices and solutions he brings to every engagement. In this show, Keith reveals how co-elevation is a key foundational behavior that we can all use to lead, connect and elevate ourselves and others powerfully and effectively, even without pre-established “authority.” To learn more about today's guest, visit: http://keithferrazzi.com/ 

Thank you for listening to our Finding Brave show, ranked in the Top 100 Apple Podcasts in Careers! “Embrace the struggle. Certainly if you’re in the career coaching business and you’ve got to sit across from somebody, how in the world are you going to have anything worthwhile to pour out to them if you’ve never struggled?” - Ken Coleman The first step toward a dream job is always the scariest, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Today’s Finding Brave guest shares how something he calls “The Proximity Principle” can help you achieve what you want in your career, by finding the people who are doing it and spending time in the places where it’s happening. And he explores what most people are missing, or struggling with, when it comes to their mindset that prevents them from tremendous success. Ken Coleman is a #1 national best-selling author and nationally syndicated radio host of The Ken Coleman Show. Pulling from his own personal struggles, missed opportunities, and career successes, Coleman helps people discover what they were born to do and provides practical steps to make their dream job a reality. The Ken Coleman Show is a caller-driven career show that helps listeners who are stuck in a job they hate or searching for something more out of their career. His second book, The Proximity Principle: The Proven Strategy That Will Lead To The Career You Love, was released in May 2019. Not only does Ken reveal how to put yourself in a position to realize your career aspirations, he covers so much more in this episode. He explains why developing your listening skills and also embracing the struggle are so important, how to face and conquer your fears, as well as the specific mindsets that he has seen in the thousands of successful people he has spoken with over the years. To learn more about today's guest, https://www.kencoleman.com/ 

Thank you for listening to our Finding Brave show, ranked in the Top 100 Apple Podcasts in Careers! “Who is looking over your shoulders and making sure you succeed, because that’s the kind of support network you need to build. There’s no reason to do this alone. It’s perfectly ok to ask for help.” - Dr. Ravi Gundlapalli Mentorship can be a powerful tool in the workplace, as it builds strong and meaningful human connections while accelerating the transfer of wisdom from those who have it to those who need it. Today’s Finding Brave guest has achieved tremendous success facilitating mentorship opportunities, and his company is now developing a platform exclusively for women with the vision of empowering one million entrepreneurial women to build thriving businesses. Dr. Ravi Gundlapalli is Founder & CEO of MentorCloud -- a global mentoring technology platform for people within a company or community to learn from each other. Dr. Ravi is a globally recognized thought leader and keynote speaker on the topics of mentoring, entrepreneurship and innovation, and is also the author of The Art of Mentoring. He is on a mission to impact 100 million people with the power of mentoring. Prior to MentorCloud, Dr. Ravi led supply chain solutions for Boeing 787 Dreamliner and other High Technology companies. In this episode, Ravi reveals how just one good conversation could not only change the destiny of the mentee, but is also a powerful experience for the mentor who gets to share his or her wisdom and experiences and establish a lasting legacy. To learn more about today's guest, visit: http://www.ravigundlapalli.com/ 

Thank you for listening to our Finding Brave show, ranked in the Top 100 Apple Podcasts in Careers! “I do want us to think bigger, and the whole mindset of “the best thing” is living each day to the max because we woke up and because we are here. Indeed, if I am here today, I truly do believe the best thing is ahead of me. - Antonio Neves Today, I’m sharing an exploration with you of my own belief, and my guest’s as well, that the best thing to ever happen to you continues to be ahead of you, not behind you. Back in 2016, my Finding Brave guest reached a point where even though the internet, social media and his resume said he was “successful,” he was in a deep funk in his personal and business life. In this episode, he reveals how he set out to course correct and to ensure that his best days were always going to be ahead and not behind him. Antonio Neves teaches powerful principles and actionable strategies to ensure that how you live your life every day, and the mindsets and behaviors you embrace, will leverage all that you’ve experienced and learned, and set you up to continue to thrive at your highest level. An award-winning broadcast journalist, Antonio spent over 10 years working as a correspondent, reporter and producer with top networks including NBC, PBS and BET. In the years following, he became an internationally recognized speaker and coach, and has delivered hundreds of keynotes across the globe to some of the largest brands in the world including: Google, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Stanford University and more. Antonio is also the author of three books including 50 Ways To Excel In Your First Job (And In Life) with another book coming soon. As Antonio shares, you do indeed have a say in your life, but you must take full responsibility for where you are today. If you focus on being of service to others, and don’t overly attach to specific outcomes and remember to reach out and not do it alone, you can accomplish anything of significance that you put your mind to. To learn more about today's guest, visit: https://www.theantonioneves.com/ 

Thank you for listening to our Finding Brave show, ranked in the Top 100 Apple Podcasts in Careers! We ask for your indulgence regarding the poor audio quality of this recording. We faced audio issues during this recording that have now been addressed. Thank you for understanding! “Every experience that has occurred in your life, up to this point, has been placed beautifully to help you confront and give you the tools to deal with what is going on.” – Laura Khalil It may be difficult to remember in times such as the ones that we are experiencing right now, but the greater the challenge, the greater the opportunity for growth. Today’s Finding Brave guest is an expert storyteller who reveals how we can begin to reimagine the stories we tell ourselves to build resiliency. Her inspiring message shows that nothing is in your way, but it is all on your way if you choose to see how the Universe is conspiring to help you grow. Laura Khalil is an award-winning marketer, speaker, and trainer helping companies build engaged, inclusive teams by strengthening their communications skills. A storyteller at heart, Laura helps audiences reimagine the stories we tell ourselves to build resiliency and the courage to thrive. She is the host of the podcast Brave by Design, which is focused on helping ambitious women rise. She is a regular contributor to media on business and technology. Laura has worked with Twitter, GE, Intel, Forbes, WeWork and has told stories at The Moth, RISK! and Detroit Women of Comedy Festival. I hope you find this brave conversation with Laura as uplifting and relevant as I did, as she is someone who has consciously made the choice to be her highest, most powerful and confident self in the face of some staggering life experiences. To learn more about today's guest, visit: https://www.bravebydesign.net/ 

Thank you for listening to our Finding Brave show, ranked in the Top 100 Apple Podcasts in Careers! “Self-pity is when you exaggerate how bad your life is. When you start to get helpless, hopeless and you think there’s no hope and life can never get better, you dig in your heels and stay stuck. So if you say you are going to work on not feeling sorry for yourself, instead say that you’re going to work on gratitude. That’s one really simple way to start changing your life and building mental muscle.” - Amy Morin What if I told you that you can learn to change the way you think, and you can train your brain to work for you, not against you? My guest today initially wrote a blog post to improve her own mental strength, and that led to a career helping millions of people around the globe build their mental muscles, and as a result, live much more fulfilled lives. Amy Morin is a licensed clinical social worker, psychotherapist, and psychology lecturer at Northeastern University. She’s also an international bestselling author. Her books, 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do, 13 Things Mentally Strong Parents Don’t Do, and 13 Things Mentally Strong Women Don’t Do have been translated into 33 languages. The Guardian dubbed her “the self-help guru of the moment” and Forbes calls her a “thought leadership star.” Her TEDx talk, The Secret of Becoming Mentally Strong, is one of the most popular talks of all time with more than 10 million views. She’s a regular contributor to Forbes, Inc., and Psychology Today where her articles on mental strength reach more than 2 million readers each month. Her advice for building mental strength has been featured by major media outlets, including Fox News, CNN, Oprah.com, Today, Good Morning America, Success, Business Insider, Time, and the Hallmark Channel. In this episode Amy shares her framework for learning to control your emotions and take positive actions, which will result in you taking back your power. Amy is someone who is not only inspirational as a wonderful therapist, but as a writer and influencer in the way that she crafts her messages, which is why I’m so excited to be bringing you this conversation with her today. Interestingly, we recorded this well before the global health crisis hit, but each insight that Amy shares can be used today, to help us cope and even thrive through these very trying times. To learn more about today's guest, visit: https://amymorinlcsw.com/ 

Thank you for listening to our Finding Brave show, ranked in the Top 100 Apple Podcasts in Careers! “You’ve always got to keep your mind open, your mental aperture, because if you think you know it all there’s a good inclination that hubris is right around the corner knocking on your door, and ready to come strike you down.” - John Havlik Being an effective leader today is much more than having the ability to make decisions, and often it is the hubris or arrogance of the leader that is holding him or her back from connecting with others in a way that makes people feel heard, trusted and valued. Today’s Finding Brave guest shares his deep personal insights and experiences from a distinguished career as a leader, and focuses on helping others from falling into this all-too-common trap of letting their arrogance crush their impact, reputation and their ability to lead. CAPT John “Coach” Havlik, USN (Ret), retired from the Navy in 2014 after 31 years of distinguished service in the Naval Special Warfare (SEAL) community. He has served on all SEAL teams on both coasts, including the famed SEAL Team SIX. Coach Havlik is a Special Advisor to Giant Leap Consulting and regularly speaks about leadership and working as a team under arduous and stressful conditions. Along with Bill Treasurer, John co-authored The Leadership Killer: Reclaiming Humility in an Age of Arrogance. What John reveals in this episode is critical information that needs to be heard today. If you think you have to know everything (or believe you already do know everything) in order to lead others, you don’t understand what true leadership is and this episode will benefit you greatly. To learn more about today's guest, visit: https://www.coachhavlik.com/ 

Thank you for listening to our Finding Brave show, ranked in the Top 100 Apple Podcasts in Careers! “We have to decide where we’re going to anchor ourselves, and I think we all need three to five really great and positive relationships with people that will tell us the truth. We can really be empowered by each other right now.” - Dr. Gregory Jantz During times of uncertainty like these today, we see an increase in stress, fear, and anxiety, but the good news is that depression and anxiety are treatable and there are key steps we can take today to help ourselves not just survive, but thrive through change. A whole-person approach to care – mind, body, and soul – has proven to produce lasting results, and today’s Finding Brave guest has made it his mission to improve the lives of others with this focus and approach. Dr. Gregory Jantz is a bestselling author, psychologist, and the founder of The Center: A Place of Hope, where he treats people suffering from anxiety, depression, PTSD, addiction, eating disorders and more. Dr. Jantz’ latest book, Healing Depression for Life:The Personalized Approach That Offers New Hope for Lasting Relief is on shelves now. It goes without saying that this current pandemic has presented challenges we’ve all felt unequipped for, but we’re all doing our best to navigate through this together. I do hope the content we’re offering here today, along new material in future weeks, will help you on your individual journeys and our collective one. Thank you so much for listening, and please do reach out to me at info@kathycaprino.com if I can be of any help to you. I’d love to hear any ideas for topics and issues that you’d like this show to cover right now, to help you and your communities. Here’s to finding brave together, and I’m sending all best wishes for health, safety and peace for your and your loved ones. To learn more about today's guest, visit: https://www.drgregoryjantz.com/