Finding Brave

Becoming a published author can be a mysterious, daunting, and unclear path. It can also be a great entry point into a successful career in entrepreneurship, and here today to talk about how she helps authors on this journey is Sharon Woodhouse, the owner of Conspire Creative. Sharon has worked in publishing for decades, and her work as a coach and consultant for authors sees her helping them build small businesses, find their true value offer, and set up sustainable futures doing what they love.  This conversation is packed with many exciting and eye-opening insights into a greatly under-discussed topic. Our guest shares some important reality checks for aspiring writers, the state of the publishing landscape right now, and busts some myths about the industry along the way. We also explore the idea of meaning-making in the current economic and intellectual climate, along with monetizing intellectual property, and some amazing tips for authors to keep building and improving. Tune in now for a potentially life-changing conversation on your “finding brave” path to growth as an author and entrepreneur.    Key Highlights From This Episode: A look at Sharon's inspiring resume, career journey, and values. [01:36] Exploring the most significant challenge that authors face. [03:26] The life of a book and the evolution of an author's relationship to their work. [05:52] Common myths about authorship. [09:43] Confronting the difficulties around outreach and building a following. [18:08] Dealing with external negativity and a lack of understanding. [23:38] Unpacking the concept of “defensive entrepreneurship” and monetizing intellectual property. [27:55] Systematization and building on your vision for a business. [35:24] Final words of encouragement from Sharon about the possibility of success. [37:16] Where to find and connect with Sharon and her business online.  [37:47]   For More Information: Conspire Creative Sharon Woodhouse on LinkedIn  Sharon Woodhouse on Twitter  Conspire Creative on Facebook A Profitable Author Life You Love Webinar A Profitable Author Life You Love Facebook Group   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Sharon's Coaching Company, Conspire Creative, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook Website for A Profitable Author Life You Love Webinar and its Facebook Group Previous FInding Brave Podcast Guest, Octavia Goredema The E-Myth Revisited, by Michael E. Gerber   Are You Ready to Take Your Professional Life and Leadership to the Next Level FAST? JOIN “THE MOST POWERFUL YOU” 8-WEEK COACHING AND TRAINING COURSE WITH KATHY STARTING MAY 10TH! Hi folks! Kathy here…I’m thrilled to share that I’m offering a new session of my 8-week coaching and training course The Most Powerful You starting May 10th! In 8 powerhouse weeks together, I’ll train all about the content of my book The Most Powerful You helping professional women address what I’ve seen are the 7 most damaging power and confidence gaps that block women from achieving their most exciting goals, and happiest highest potential and success. This includes imposter syndrome that impacts 75% of executive women today.    The course offers: 8 Weekly Zoom Coaching calls with me  8 Video Training Modules  A Step-by-by process for boosting your Career, Confidence and Impact  Fantastic Additional Resources from over 30 of the nation’s top experts   A Private Online Support Group  for Members And more… Spots are very limited so sign up now at mostpowerfulyou.com. And when you register as an early bird, you’ll save $300 and get 8 amazing bonuses. I’ve delivered aspects of this training to over 50 organizations worldwide (including for a division of the United Nations) and participants have called it transformative and life-changing. I’m confident this course will move you forward fast. Hope to see you there! (And if you’re interested in exploring working with Kathy in a private, 1:1 career & leadership growth coaching program, CLICK HERE to learn more.)    ———————- Calling all coaches!  Do you run a coaching business that focuses on supporting professional women? If so, I’ve got some exciting news about supporting your coaching growth, success, and impact. Right now, we’re opening the enrollment of my private (1:1) coaching training program called The Amazing Career Coach Certification, which is a 17-week, hands-on training program that certifies female coaches in my proprietary 16-step career growth model, which is perfect for coaches who want a deeper dive into learning powerful, proven coaching frameworks, concepts, and skills that teach the 16 most essential steps to building an amazing career that your clients need to know. And this training will help you become far more effective and impactful in supporting women to thrive today in their jobs, roles, and careers. And through the program, you’ll get access to a powerful Small Business Acceleration program called The Rapid Growth Academy, delivered by my friend and colleague, award-winning business growth expert Matthew Pollard. Through Matthew’s program, you’ll be taught critical business and sales growth info that will help you grow your business success in the quickest way possible. In my view, there’s nothing on the market like for both new and more seasoned coaches because it targets the two critical aspects of success: how you support your clients to thrive, and just as importantly, how to grow your own business to the next level. For more information, visit certification.amazingcareerproject.com and check out the details. Join me this Winter!   ——————— 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: “Writing a book and what motivates you to write a book are just so different from the bulk of what comes afterwards” — @SharonWoodhouse [0:04:01] “You have this thing to say that you're sharing with the world. What does it need? Where does it need to go?” — @SharonWoodhouse [0:07:12] “Sometimes what you want from your book changes as you go, because you've put yourself into it, you're expanding your horizons, you're committing, and all of sudden new opportunities come along that you didn't even think were possible.” — @SharonWoodhouse [0:08:20] “Most authors want to make money from their books, but they are reluctant to admit it.” — @SharonWoodhouse [0:14:02] “Everyone wants to make a living off what they are good at, and what they love, there is no shame in that.” — @SharonWoodhouse [0:14:11] “Some people think you are self-employed because you can't get a job!” — @SharonWoodhouse [0:26:31]   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!

Our potential is often largely measured by our IQ, EQ, and qualifications, but our guest today argues the case for a different aspect of who we are and what we offer - experiential intelligence. Dr. Soren Kaplan is an award-winning author, having recently authored Experiential Intelligence: Harness the Power of Experience for Personal and Business Breakthroughs. He is also an international keynote speaker and has led professional development programs for thousands of executives around the world, including Disney, NBCUniversal, PayPal, and many others. Soren is the founder of three Silicon Valley startups, a columnist for Inc. magazine, an affiliate at the Center for Effective Organizations at the University of Southern California, and a former corporate executive. So, it’s safe to say he knows a thing or two about what truly drives effectiveness and success, as well as what to look for in a new recruit. Soren believes that there is simply no way of separating the person from the profession, which is why it’s essential for us to harness the power of our personal experience in order to succeed. In this episode, he breaks down how a focus on experiential intelligence can transform the business world and provide wonderful and new opportunities to those deserving of them. Tuning in, you’ll discover what experiential intelligence is, essentially, and its link to personality formation, as well as its practical applications. Soren shares his powerful training framework and intentions and provides steps to start decoding our mindsets and exploring our experiential intelligence. If you’re interested in finding out how best to harness the power of your personal experience (and why it’s so valuable to do so), this episode is for you!   Key Highlights From This Episode: Introducing Dr. Soren Kaplan. [02:43] Experiential intelligence explained. [03:45] The link between personality formation and emotional intelligence. [07:00] How receptive leaders of different genders tend to be towards the notion of experiential intelligence. [10:41] Dr. Kaplan’s experiential intelligence training framework and intention. [12:25] The value of experiential intelligence and how to decode our mindsets. [17:54] Dr. Kaplan’s varied spiritual background and how it manifests in his work. [24:59] What holds people back from exploring their experiential intelligence. [28:43] Practical applications for experiential intelligence and the decreasing demand for vanity metrics. [30:02] How to access and harness the power of your personal experience. [35:33]   For More Information: Soren Kaplan Soren Kaplan on LinkedIn Soren Kaplan on Twitter Innovation Point Experiential Intelligence   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:  Soren Kaplan’s book, Experiential Intelligence Soren Kaplan Forbes Interview   Ready to Take Your Professional Life and Leadership to the Next Level? Become The Most Powerful You! In reading a great deal about leadership today, and interviewing top leadership experts, I’m recognizing a disappointing trend - that the general concept and understanding of leadership has often become so vague and watered down that most of it isn’t helpful at all, and it’s not suited to a majority of women who want to lead differently. The Most Powerful You training goes deeper. It helps you recognize and understand more about yourself as a person and the leader you want to be, then take empowering, transformative actions to operate in your role in a way that takes your leadership and your career higher, making the impact you dream to. If you truly want to help your team, staff, and organization become “The Most Powerful We,” this is the right training for you.  Take this course individually or bring it to your workforce and teams today and experience what’s possible for you. Click here for more information.   ———————- Calling all coaches!  Do you run a coaching business that focuses on supporting professional women? If so, I’ve got some exciting news about supporting your coaching growth, success, and impact. Right now, we’re opening the enrollment of my private (1:1) coaching training program called The Amazing Career Coach Certification, which is a 17-week, hands-on training program that certifies female coaches in my proprietary 16-step career growth model, which is perfect for coaches who want a deeper dive into learning powerful, proven coaching frameworks, concepts, and skills that teach the 16 most essential steps to building an amazing career that your clients need to know. And this training will help you become far more effective and impactful in supporting women to thrive today in their jobs, roles, and careers. And through the program, you’ll get access to a powerful Small Business Acceleration program called The Rapid Growth Academy, delivered by my friend and colleague, award-winning business growth expert Matthew Pollard. Through Matthew’s program, you’ll be taught critical business and sales growth info that will help you grow your business success in the quickest way possible. In my view, there’s nothing on the market like for both new and more seasoned coaches because it targets the two critical aspects of success: how you support your clients to thrive, and just as importantly, how to grow your own business to the next level. For more information, visit certification.amazingcareerproject.com and check out the details. Join me this Winter!   ——————— 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 video training 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: “Experiential intelligence is the smarts, essentially, that we get from our life experience.” — @sorenkaplan [0:03:51] “Experiential intelligence is overcoming some of the challenges that might have stuck with you but also recognizing that we all have strengths from the experiences that we have.” — @sorenkaplan [0:04:32] “The same things that traumatized me actually gave me strengths. They also gave me things I had to overcome.” — @sorenkaplan [0:08:12] “Whether we’re walking in the home office door or the office door, we are bringing our whole selves to work. [Thinking] that you can leave part of yourself somewhere else tells you a lot about what might be missing from that individual or that team itself.” — @sorenkaplan [0:17:27] “It’s not that you have to wear your heart on your sleeve, it’s that you’re in touch with what’s in your heart and you let it out when you want to let it out and you don’t when you don’t. It’s about self-awareness.” — @sorenkaplan [0:20:58] “Experiential intelligence, in combination with your intellect and your emotional intelligence, is really ripe to transform recruiting and talent into organizations.” — @sorenkaplan [0:30:10]   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!

Being a sensitive person can often feel overwhelming, especially in today’s fast-paced, hyper-connected world. And these challenges are frequently compounded by the many misconceptions that people have about sensitivity as a trait. As a sensitive person himself, our guest today, Andre Sólo, is deeply familiar with these challenges and has spent the better part of his career dedicated to shedding light on what it truly means to be a highly sensitive person (HSP) and what we all need to understand better about sensitivity. Through his work and new book, Andre is making profound contributions to those of us who identify as sensitive (even if we don’t know it yet). He is the co-founder of the website, Highly Sensitive Refuge, the world’s largest online community for sensitive people, and recently co-authored the extremely helpful book The Hidden Power of the Highly Sensitive Person in a Loud, Fast, Too-Much World. Andre is also a researcher and speaker and serves as Chief Make-It-Happen Officer of Introvert, Dear, a supportive community and resource for introverted and sensitive individuals alike.  Tuning in today, you’ll learn all about what it means to be a sensitive individual, including why HSPs tend to be creative, empathetic, and highly conscientious, and why it’s so easy for them to become overstimulated. Andre goes on to unpack some of the problematic messaging that society regularly gives to sensitive boys and girls, and how this can result in people suppressing and hiding their sensitivity, rather than embracing it as one of their greatest strengths. Our conversation also explores how sensitive children are impacted by their upbringing and environment, and why the best thing you can do as the parent of a sensitive child is to accept and encourage them just as they are. Today’s episode is filled with fascinating insights into what it means to move through the world as a sensitive person and provides a helpful guide for what we can do to better understand and support sensitive individuals, allowing them to embrace and leverage their unique superpowers. As a highly sensitive person myself, I’m grateful to Andre for his groundbreaking work in this field. To learn more about this deeply human trait, and how it can shape a person's entire identity, be sure to tune in for our conversation with Andre Sólo!   Key Highlights From This Episode:  Understanding the traits of a highly sensitive person (HSP), and the misconceptions that many people have about sensitive people. [02:45]  What neuroscience teaches us about how sensitive people take in information in a much deeper way. [04:36] The correlations between being introverted and highly sensitive, the difference between these two traits, and what each of them measures. [08:54] Why being sensitive can help you be an excellent leader. [11:11] Some of the drawbacks of being a sensitive person, why sensitive people often experience strong emotions, and how they can further increase their emotional intelligence. [14:23] The three distinct ways that sensitivity can come across in individuals. [17:54] Learn about the ‘boost’ effect in sensitive people, why sensitive people are more affected by their environment, and how they can benefit from therapy, meditation and spiritual practices. [21:58] The stigma and discrimination that many sensitive people experience, the messaging that girls and boys receive about their sensitive traits, and how to parent a sensitive child. [28:20] Helpful tips on how to communicate with teachers about your sensitive child. [34:01] The revelatory distinction between empathy and compassion, the concept of emotional contagion, and how sensitive people often absorb the emotions of other people. [39:27]   For More Information: Andre Sólo on LinkedIn Andre Sólo on Twitter Andre Sólo on Instagram Andre Sólo on Facebook Sensitive Refuge Introvert, Dear The Hidden Power of the Highly Sensitive Person in a Loud, Fast, Too-Much World   Ready to Take Your Professional Life and Leadership to the Next Level? Become The Most Powerful You! In reading a great deal about leadership today, and interviewing top leadership experts, I’m recognizing a disappointing trend - that the general concept and understanding of leadership has become so vague and watered down that most of it isn’t helpful at all, and it’s not suited to a majority of women who want to lead differently.  The Most Powerful You training goes deeper. It helps you recognize and understand more about yourself as a person and the leader you want to be, then take empowering, transformative actions to operate in your role in a way that takes your leadership and your career higher, making the impact you dream to. If you truly want to help your team, staff, and organization become “The Most Powerful We,” this is the right training for you.  Take this course individually or bring it to your workforce and teams today! Click below for more information on: 8-week Most Powerful You course for women Video training program for organizations, DEI&B programs and leadership development training   ———————- Calling all coaches!  Do you run a coaching business that focuses on supporting women? If so, I’ve got some news. Right now, we’ve opened the enrollment window of my coach training program called The Amazing Career Coach Certification, which is a 17-week, hands-on training program that certifies female coaches in my proprietary 16-step career growth model, which is perfect for coaches who want a deeper dive into powerful, proven coaching frameworks, concepts, and skills that will help you become far more effective in working with women. And through the program, you’ll get access to a powerful Small Business Acceleration program called The Rapid Growth Academy, delivered by my friend and colleague, award-winning business growth expert Matthew Pollard. Through Matthew’s program, you’ll be taught essential business and sales growth info that will help you grow your business success in the quickest way possible. In my view, there’s nothing on the market like for coaches because it targets the two critical aspects of success: how you support your clients to thrive, and just as importantly, how to grow your own business to the next level. For more information, visit certification.amazingcareerproject.com and check out the details   ——————— 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:   “Sensitive people are actually wired at a brain level to process all information more deeply. And that allows us to notice things that others miss, and to make connections and find new ideas that others might not make.” — @justandresolo [0:03:28] “We've spoken to highly sensitive service members who credited their sensitivity as being one of their most important traits as a military service member. So it's a very kind of flexible and valuable trait.” — @justandresolo [0:06:58] “Sensitivity comes with many strengths, both physical and emotional, and in terms of creativity and intelligence. At the same time, your brain is putting all this extra work in. So there's a cost to those gifts. And that cost is overstimulation.” — @justandresolo [0:07:22] “Just as highly sensitive people get more out of therapy, I think they probably also get more out of spiritual practice. And I can say for myself, personally, that meditating is life-changing and transformative.” — @justandresolo [0:26:46] “If you have a sensitive child, the biggest thing you can do is to accept and encourage them.” — @justandresolo [0:34:12] “If you're picking up the stress, the sadness, the anger, of all the people around you, especially if you're feeling it very vividly yourself, that is exhausting, uncomfortable, distracting. And it sometimes feels impossible to turn off.” — @justandresolo [0:42:47]   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!

The concept of happiness as been explored in countless ways over the past years, yet it seems that modern society has been misguided when it comes to understanding the true drivers of happiness and well-being. For the past 20 years, Dr. Marc Schulz has been involved in a groundbreaking 80-year study of happiness – in fact, the world’s longest scientific study of happiness – and he joins us today to share his findings. The renewed focus he’s brought to the study is one that investigates relationships and their powerful effect on our overall well-being. Marc is a practicing therapist with postdoctoral training in health and clinical psychology at Harvard Medical School and is the associate director of the Harvard Study of Adult Development. He also acts as the Sue Kardas Ph.D. 1971 Chair in Psychology, directs the Data Science Program, and previously chaired the psychology department and Clinical Developmental Psychology Ph.D. program at Bryn Mawr College. His credentials extend to his authorship of the recently published book, The Good Life: Lessons From the World’s Longest Scientific Study on Happiness. In this episode, Marc presents an overview of the study in question and breaks down modern society’s misconceptions about the drivers of happiness. We discover the initial intention of the study and the link it unearthed between loneliness and physical health problems. Marc explains the kinds of relationships essential for our well-being and provides an example demonstrating the remarkable impact of connection. “The good life” encompasses more than just happiness, and today, we are encouraged to lean in and experience the full spectrum of life, for the sake of our overall well-being. Science is becoming increasingly able to explain the correlation between our emotional experiences and our physical health, so tune in to discover how best to optimize your experience and subsequently, your health.    Key Highlights From This Episode: Introducing Marc Schulz, Ph.D., and today’s topic: how to attain the “good life”. [01:12] An overview of the 80-year study of happiness and Dr. Marc Schulz’s involvement in it. [02:54] The initial intention of the study. [07:55] Modern society’s greatest misconceptions about happiness and well-being. [09:18] The link between loneliness and physical health problems. [11:55] The full spectrum that the “good life” encompasses. [19:05] The impact of loneliness at work and the value of shared experience. [24:07] The role of science in explaining how our emotional experience impacts our physical health. [30:56] An example of a finding demonstrating the remarkable impact of connection. [33:41]   For More Information Marc Schulz Marc Schulz on LinkedInThe Good Life: Lessons From the World’s Longest Scientific Study on Happiness   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:  Dr. Robert Waldinger’s TED Talk: What makes a good life? Lessons from the longest study on happiness   Ready to Take Your Professional Life and Leadership to the Next Level? Become The Most Powerful You! In reading a great deal about leadership today, and interviewing top leadership experts, I’m recognizing a disappointing trend - that the general concept and understanding of leadership has become so vague and watered down that most of it isn’t helpful at all, and it’s not suited to a majority of women who want to lead differently. The Most Powerful You training goes deeper. It helps you recognize and understand more about yourself as a person and the leader you want to be, then take empowering, transformative actions to operate in your role in a way that takes your leadership and your career higher, making the impact you dream to. If you truly want to help your team, staff, and organization become “The Most Powerful We,” this is the right training for you.  Take this course individually or bring it to your workforce and teams today! Click here for more information.   ——————— Calling all coaches!  Do you run a coaching business that focuses on supporting professional women? If so, I’ve got some exciting news about supporting your coaching growth, success, and impact. Right now, we’re opening the enrollment of my private (1:1) coaching training program called The Amazing Career Coach Certification, which is a 17-week, hands-on training program that certifies female coaches in my proprietary 16-step career growth model, which is perfect for coaches who want a deeper dive into learning powerful, proven coaching frameworks, concepts, and skills that teach the 16 most essential steps to building an amazing career that your clients need to know. And this training will help you become far more effective and impactful in supporting women to thrive today in their jobs, roles, and careers. And through the program, you’ll get access to a powerful Small Business Acceleration program called The Rapid Growth Academy, delivered by my friend and colleague, award-winning business growth expert Matthew Pollard. Through Matthew’s program, you’ll be taught critical business and sales growth info that will help you grow your business success in the quickest way possible. In my view, there’s nothing on the market like for both new and more seasoned coaches because it targets the two critical aspects of success: how you support your clients to thrive, and just as importantly, how to grow your own business to the next level. For more information, visit certification.amazingcareerproject.com and check out the details. Join me this Winter!   ——————— 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: “One of the perspectives [Bob Waldinger and I] brought when we joined the study was a renewed focus on the context of the individual lives including the relationships that we are immersed in.” — Marc Schulz, Ph.D. [0:07:00] “It’s relationships that keep us healthy and happy through [our] lifespan. It’s not the things that we’re often led to believe. It’s not about money, success, [or] achievement.” — Marc Schulz, Ph.D. [0:09:33] “The real driver of happiness and success in life is the quality of your relationships; your connections to others.” — Marc Schulz, Ph.D. [0:09:52] “A sense of feeling lonely is corrosive to one’s health and well-being.” — Marc Schulz, Ph.D. [0:10:53] “The good life isn’t only about happiness. It’s about leaning in and experiencing the joys and the sorrows of life.” — Marc Schulz, Ph.D. [0:21:17] “You can’t really live unless you take some chances in life.” — Marc Schulz, Ph.D. [0:23:03]   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!

Bringing nuance and depth to conversations around diversity, equity and inclusion is a challenging but essential step in making true progress towards building work cultures that work for all.  Ludo Gabriele has dedicated his work and energy to this task and he is on Finding Brave today to explore some of the lesser-examined but essential aspects of the impact of patriarchal systems and the ways in which masculine norms have shaped leadership norms, and why that is damaging.  Ludo is currently the Senior Director of MARC Branding (Men Advocating Real Change) at Catalyst, which is a nonprofit organization focused on accelerating progress for women through workplace inclusion. He is also the founder of Woke Daddy, which he created as a means to share thoughts on fatherhood and masculinity. This conversation with Ludo is jam-packed with powerful ideas and helpful ways to understand and implement them. Ludo unpacks why meaningful progress cannot be achieved without involving the majority group (and in corporations today, that typically means men), as well as how we can begin to create more inclusive cultures that transcend issues such as sexism and discrimination. One of the most powerful points Ludo makes is about the specific barriers that are in place today that prevent men from engaging in the necessary changes so many people (both women and men) wish to see.  Our guest highlights some of the most important questions that we need to ask and underlines the need for doing deep work to pave the way for real progress. He also explains exactly why better workplaces for women are better workplaces for everyone. Tune in today for a huge dose of insight and inspiration from an individual deeply familiar with the brave work required to engage in truly successful leadership approaches and build a better and more equitable future for all.    Key Highlights From This Episode: Ludo spells out what masculine norms are and their impact on organizations. [04:46] The challenges for men to overcome or revise the negative impact of patriarchal systems. [15:15] Exploring the learning programs and conversations that Ludo hosts. [24:13] How sport functions as a means for men to connect in ways that are difficult otherwise. [31:28] The power of empathy; Ludo talks about intentionally developing our capacity. [35:05] Some of the first steps towards change, and the need for introspection. [39:55] Overcoming the fear of being wrong and or being challenged in the current cultural climate. [43:52] The role of courage in advocacy and allyship. [48:39]   For More Information: Catalyst MARC (Men Advocating Real Change) Woke Daddy Ludo Gabriel on Twitter Luda Gabriel on LinkedIn Woke Daddy on Facebook   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Kathy’s writing and video on “What is Feminism and Why Do So Many Men and Women Still Hate it” Kathy Forbes articleKathy’s Video Gloria Steinem Anthony Bourdain The Handmaid's Tale   Ready to Take Your Professional Life and Leadership to the Next Level? Become The Most Powerful You! In reading a great deal about leadership today, and interviewing top leadership experts, I’m recognizing a disappointing trend - that the general concept and understanding of leadership has become so vague and watered down that most of it isn’t helpful at all, and it’s not suited to a majority of women who want to lead differently. The Most Powerful You training goes deeper. It helps you recognize and understand more about yourself as a person and the leader you want to be, then take empowering, transformative actions to operate in your role in a way that takes your leadership and your career higher, making the impact you dream to. If you truly want to help your team, staff and organization become “The Most Powerful We,” this is the right training for you.  Take this course individually or bring it to your workforce and teams today! Click here for more information.   ———————- Calling all coaches!  Do you run a coaching business that focuses on supporting professional women? If so, I’ve got some exciting news about supporting your coaching growth, success, and impact. Right now, we’re opening the enrollment of my private (1:1) coaching training program called The Amazing Career Coach Certification, which is a 17-week, hands-on training program that certifies female coaches in my proprietary 16-step career growth model, which is perfect for coaches who want a deeper dive into learning powerful, proven coaching frameworks, concepts, and skills that teach the 16 most essential steps to building an amazing career that your clients need to know. And this training will help you become far more effective and impactful in supporting women to thrive today in their jobs, roles, and careers. And through the program, you’ll get access to a powerful Small Business Acceleration program called The Rapid Growth Academy, delivered by my friend and colleague, award-winning business growth expert Matthew Pollard. Through Matthew’s program, you’ll be taught critical business and sales growth info that will help you grow your business success in the quickest way possible. In my view, there’s nothing on the market like for both new and more seasoned coaches because it targets the two critical aspects of success: how you support your clients to thrive, and just as importantly, how to grow your own business to the next level. For more information, visit certification.amazingcareerproject.com and check out the details. Join me this Winter!   ——————— 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: “Masculine norms shape the way that a lot of organizations are still run, a lot of countries are still run, and a lot of institutions are still run. This is the result of socialization.” — @LudoGabriele [0:06:39] “We are coming from a place where we are blindly reciting a script of masculinity, and for the first time we are questioning it.” — @LudoGabriele [0:10:13] “The way the workplace is set up doesn't necessarily work for men either.” — @LudoGabriele [0:13:42] “We believe it's men, women, and people of all gender identities working together in partnership to create qualitative culture change. We cannot achieve progress with only one group of people.” — @LudoGabriele [0:27:35] “We tend to compare people's experiences instead of honoring each of them individually.” — @LudoGabriele [0:30:23] “Polarized conversation helps the status quo.” — @LudoGabriele [0:43:29]   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!

Legacy leadership isn’t just a leadership style or a list of things to do, or showing up pretending you have all the answers. In today’s show, Gina Gomez shares her belief that truly impactful leaders don’t follow trends or pursue fame and fortune; instead, they build trust in the workplace, adhere to ethical practices, and live their legacy in the here and now. Gina is a business advisor and strategist who has worked with leaders of multimillion-dollar companies and unions, including CBS/Viacom, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, and the United Food & Commercial workers. She is also the founder of Gina Gomez and Associates, a female-led and minority-run company that hires and trains leaders and teams to perform at their best in ever-changing business environments. For more than 20 years, Gina has helped industry leaders develop the skills they need to lead. With a proven track record ranging from Fortune 500 companies to the entertainment industry and the online business world, she teaches her clients how to create a profitable and sustainable business where everyone feels welcome, respected, and included. In this episode, Gina defines what legacy leadership means to her and we discuss what it really takes to run a sustainable, impactful business. As you’ll learn, Gina believes that great leadership starts with integrity and identifying and adhering to your core values. Join us today to find out what actually makes a good leader versus what we often are told makes a good leader, why ethical leadership benefits everyone (including your bottom line), how to experience your true purpose, and so much more. Key Highlights From This Episode: Dispelling misconceptions about what great leadership looks like. [04:35] Why you’re going in the wrong direction if you’re looking for your career to fulfill you. [08:05] Why ‘integrity’ is the simplest possible definition of leadership for Gina. [09:35] How you only get part of the story if you just look at the numbers. [14:35] What the term ‘legacy leadership’ means to Gina and how we can create it. [15:23] Major mistakes that Gina sees business leaders frequently making. [20:30] What so many of us are taught good leadership is versus what actually makes a good leader! [23:02] The value of change management, strong communication, and relationship building. [27:10] Insight into Gina’s “accidental” career trajectory and the important role of curiosity. [32:38]   For More Information: Gina Gomez and Associates Gina Gomez on LinkedIn Gina Gomez on Twitter Gina Gomez on Instagram Gina Gomez on Facebook   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Legacy Mastermind   ——————— JOIN ME STARTING FEBRUARY 1ST FOR MY LIVE, 8-WEEK CAREER AND LEADERSHPI TRAINING PROGRAM THE MOST POWERFUL YOU!  I’m thrilled to be offering a new 8–week LIVE career and leadership coaching and training course all about how to become The Most Powerful and Confident You in your work, leadership and professional life. The ultimate outcome of this training to to help you overcome exactly what’s in the way now of reaching your highest potential and most thrilling success, goals and impact, in work you love and are proud of. Based on my work with thousands of professional women worldwide in the past 10 years and drawing on the content from my latest book The Most Powerful You: 7 Bravery-Boosting Paths to Carer Bliss, the course walk members through exactly how to recognize and close the 7 most damaging Power And Confidence Gaps that keep millions of professionals from thriving and succeeding in meaningful work of significance that deeply matters to them. Participants will learn the critical steps to: Recognize and more fully leverage their great talents, accomplishments and achievements  Speak up with confidence, not fear Ask for what they want and deserve, and get it Build a powerful and helpful support community that will open doors for them and help them thrive and advance Effectively challenge mistreatment and unfair behavior  Reconnect to the thrilling dream they once had for their life and work – and get back on track to achieve that dream Heal and overcome challenges and pain from the past that are holding them back today I’ve been delivering workshops and trainings on The Most Powerful You for over two years now to over 50 organizations and conferences (including an international division of the United Nations and other top global companies), and folks are saying it’s been truly transformative and life-changing for them. (See endorsements on The Most Powerful You page and my LinkedIn profile.) To scale this training and offer it in a more expansive way, I’m thrilled to offer this live, 8-week coaching and training course starting February 1st that includes: 8 WEEKLY LIVE Zoom Group Coaching Calls with me 8 Video Training Modules (total of 16 videos – 4 hours in total) A Step-by-Step Career and Confidence-Growth Training Curriculum More than 50 Additional Curated Resources for expanded learning. Private Online Facebook Support Group. AND you’ll receive lifetime access to all the training materials and a 20% discount on my private coaching and other programs. Sign up now at https://mostpowerfulyou.com as an early bird and get 8 great bonuses and save $300 off the full price!    ——————— 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: “A lot of [leaders] are looking for significance. We think that, when we have significance, it’s going to solve all of our problems. It’s not.” — @GinaGomezAssoc [0:07:30] “For me, [leadership] is a single word, and it’s integrity.” — @GinaGomezAssoc [0:09:50] “If you only look at the numbers, you’re only getting part of the story. You have to look at everything. How does your team perform? What are [your measurable outcomes]? And how does that translate into your goals and return on investment?” — @GinaGomezAssoc [0:15:06] “Legacy is what we leave behind. It’s the imprint that we leave when we’re long gone. It’s the people that we affect through the work that we do that we never, ever know about.” — @GinaGomezAssoc [0:15:33] “It’s one of the most significant pieces of leadership that gets taught the least, and most people do not know how to do it. When you’re in a situation like this—a pandemic or anything else—if you don’t know change management, you’re in serious trouble.” — @GinaGomezAssoc [0:27:34] “As leaders, we are constantly looking to reinvent ourselves.” — @GinaGomezAssoc [0:36:36] 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!

Today’s guest believes that it’s very important to understand your worth and embrace your full potential, even when/if others don’t see it. Motivated by a desire to open doors of opportunity for others, Octavia Goredema became a career coach and went on to author the PREP, PUSH, PIVOT: Essential Career Strategies for Underrepresented Women.  Originally from England, Octavia now lives in Los Angeles, and in recognition of her work, she has been appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire by the Queen, one of the UK’s highest civic honors. In this episode, Octavia shares her fascinating story and explores essential career strategies for underrepresented women and others. You’ll hear what inspired her to write her book, why its message is so important to her personally, and what it means to truly know your worth even when it’s not reflected back to you. Tuning in, you’ll hear more about why it’s so important to track your accomplishments, learn how snarky comments can actually propel you forward, why you should have a ‘bragalogue’ prepared for the right opportunities, and how the way in which you show up in the world and make people feel is a key part of your mission and value. To find out what you need to understand more deeply about the plight of underrepresented women and how to support women and all individuals in your sphere to thrive, tune in today!   Key Highlights From This Episode:  Introducing today’s guest, career coach, and author Octavia Goredema. [01:21] How Octavia came to be appointed a member of the Order of the British Empire by the Queen [04:01] What inspired Octavia to write this book and why its message is so important to her and others. [07:40]  How to determine your worth when it’s not reflected back at you. [11:49] Why it’s so important to track your accomplishments [15:20] Why you should have a ‘bragalogue’ prepared and why women are often resistant to this. [19:26] The importance of knowing what your non-negotiables are. [24:22] What listeners need to understand about the plight of underrepresented women. [26:11] Why it’s so important for companies to invest in diverse talent. [28:06] The importance of your circle and mentors, sponsors, or advocates. [32:13]   For More Information: Octavia Goredema Octavia Goredema on Twitter Octavia Goredema on LinkedIn Octavia Goredema on Instagram Octavia Goredema on Pinterest Octavia Goredema on TikTok  PREP, PUSH, PIVOT: Essential Career Strategies for Underrepresented Women   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Octavia’s book: PREP, PUSH, PIVOT: Essential Career Strategies for Underrepresented Women Octavia’s book on Audible: PREP, PUSH, PIVOT: Essential Career Strategies for Underrepresented Women Kathy and Octavia in Elite Daily: Asking for a Raise Isn’t as Scary as It Seems, Thanks to These Expert Tips  Kathy and Octavia in CNN: Quiet quitting is the latest workplace trend, but it doesn’t mean what you think Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl Brag!: The Art of Tooting Your Own Horn without Blowing It, by Peggy Klaus You can read the first chapter of Octavia’s book by joining my email community at octaviagoredema.com   ———————- Join Kathy Caprino for her FREE Webinar January 13, 2023 at Noon EST - Close Your Confidence Gaps Now AND Build Your Best and Happiest Career I’m so excited to share that I will be offering a FREE 90-minute webinar on January 13th at Noon EST all about how to Close Your Confidence Gaps Now and Build Your Best and Happiest Career, drawing on my latest book The Most Powerful You.  I’ll be sharing key information, strategies and powerful action steps based on years of research and working with thousands of professionals, that have helped them transform their careers and work lives for greater success, impact and reward. This is info you won’t hear elsewhere as it’s based on everything I’ve personally learned over 40 years of working, including serving as director and VP in my corporate life, to working as a marriage and family therapist, then 17 years of coaching and training over 20,000 professionals across 6 continents.    Here’s what I’ll cover: The two critical traits are missing today in the lives and careers of so many professionals that hold them back from success and happiness The 7 most damaging power gaps that negatively impact 98% of professional women and 90% of men The "antidotes" to these 7 power gaps - which I call the 7 Brave Pathways to Career Bliss We’ll also talk about how to leverage your natural talents in a deeper, easier way, and start understanding that you CAN pursue your true career passions while also having strong financial reward How to speak truth to power and gain the confidence, courage, self-trust and self-esteem you need to push past your inertia and fears to build a better, happier career with great meaning and reward, without the toxicity, stress and conflict you’re experiencing now. Bring your career questions to the webinar. I’m happy to answer them! Sign up today at kathycaprino.com/buildyourconfidence2023 Let’s make this a different kind of year where you finally shift and heal beyond where you are today, to something much happier. See you there!  ———————   ANNOUNCING THE MOST POWERFUL YOU LIVE 8-WEEK COACHING/TRAINING COURSE (starts February 1st!) I’m thrilled to be offering a new 8–week LIVE training course with me all about The Most Powerful You content from my book, and how you can address and close the 7 most damaging Power And Confidence Gaps that keep us from thriving in our work. The course starts Wednesday, February 1st! I’ve been delivering workshops and trainings on The Most Powerful You for over two years now in all sorts of ways for over 50 organizations (including an international division of the United Nations and other top global companies), and folks are saying it’s been truly transformative and life-changing for them. To make sure everyone can have access to this very same training, I’m thrilled to offer you a live course that includes:     8 WEEKLY LIVE, 75-minute Zoom Group Coaching/Training Calls with Kathy  8 Video Training Modules (total of 16 videos – 4 hours in total) Step-by-Step Career and Confidence-Growth Training Curriculum Additional Curated Resources for expanded learning Private Online Facebook Support Group AND you’ll receive lifetime access to all the training materials and a 20% discount on my private coaching and other programs.   Enroll now as an Early Bird and save $300 off the full price and get 8 great bonuses! CLICK HERE to learn more and register today!  The course begins Feb 1st and spots go quickly!   ———————- Order Kathy’s book The Most Powerful You today! And if you’ve been enjoying  the book, we’d so appreciate your giving the book a positive rating and review on Amazon!    For more resources, check out… 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: “What ultimately led me to become a coach was really about opening doors of opportunity for others.” — @OctaviaGoredema [0:05:48] “Not everyone will see your worth but it’s really important for you to hang onto your worth and to understand your worth and to really embrace your potential.” — @OctaviaGoredema [0:09:19] “You can’t control what the outcome might be when you use your voice but what you have to control is what you are reaching for, what you are pushing for, and what you know you want.” — @OctaviaGoredema [0:14:51] “It’s only when you stop and reflect on the bigger picture that you can start to connect the dots and see the impact you’re making and also how you are growing.” — @OctaviaGoredema [0:15:47] “It’s incredibly important to invest continually in the career advancement of the diverse talent that you’ve worked so hard to hire in the first place so you don’t lose that talent.” — @OctaviaGoredema [0:30:00] “Be really intentional about telling people what you want to do next, what you’re looking for, and the type of support you’re looking for. It might not be the person you’re talking to who can help but they might know someone who can.” — @OctaviaGoredema [0:34:11]   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 you playing not to lose or are you playing to actually win and create what you deeply long to in life and in your work? As our guest today, Adrian Koehler explains in this episode, we are all capable of being powerful, confident, secure, and fearless leaders. But in order to do so, we have to be willing to embrace the fear and risk that comes with the unknown. Adrian Koehler is a top leadership engagement expert and Founder and Senior Partner at the coaching firm Take New Ground. His approach is based on the idea that rather than aiming to reach a particular emotional state (“I want to be less scared,” for example), if we want to reach our fullest potential as leaders, we need to aim to be courageous instead (“I’m going to take the leap despite my fear”).  Drawing on his background in philanthropy, ministry, activism, and medicine, Adrian thrives in extreme environments and finds comfort in difficult conversations —in fact, his passion for human performance has taken him around the globe, serving people in times of crisis, transformation, and stalemates. Over the last decade, Adrian has trained and developed leaders at NIKE, Virgin Hyperloop One, Jeni’s Ice Cream, Herschel Supply Co., Oprah Winfrey Network, Gavin DeBecker & Associates, Siegel & Gale, UCLA and elsewhere. Adrian is also the co-host of two engaging podcasts: Raising The Bar with Drybar Founder Alli Webb and The Naked Leadership Podcast with Take New Ground Sr. Partner Dan Tocchini.  Being human means having insecurities, but what we do with those insecurities and how mentally approach them is up to us. If you are ready to stop denying what is possible for you and start taking greater responsibility for your actions so your visions can become reality, tune in today for a conversation that will inspire you to be real, powerful (and if this word makes you feel uncomfortable, you need to hear Adrian’s definition of it), and of course, brave!    Key Highlights From This Episode:   Introducing today’s guest, leadership engagement expert, Adrian Koehler. [02:24] Four of our core human desires and what they signify. [04:41] The unpredictable nature of our emotions and why we shouldn’t aim towards a particular emotional state. [05:40] What it truly looks like to be courageous. [06:20] Adrian explains specifically what it takes to be a true leader. [10:04] A mantra that helped Adrian get through one of the darkest times of his life. [10:29] The link between power and vitality, and why truly powerful people desire for other people to be powerful too. [14:10] Adrian’s thoughts on why people are afraid of embracing the full extent of their power. [16:42] Exploring the concept of “hugging the cactus.” [20:04] The importance (and results) of taking personal responsibility for your circumstances and your actions. [25:54]   For More Information: Take New Ground Adrian Koehler Website Adrian Koehler on LinkedIn Adrian Koehler on Instagram Adrian Koehler on YouTube   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Tune into Raising the Bar Podcast and The Naked Leadership Podcast to hear more from Adrian.  Learn more about The Revenant Process and enroll for the next course!    ———————- Join me for my FREE Webinar January 13, 2023 at Noon EST - Close Your Confidence Gaps Now AND Build Your Best and Happiest Career So excited to share that I will be offering a FREE 90-minute webinar on January 13th at Noon EST all about how to Close Your Confidence Gaps Now and Build Your Best and Happiest Career.  I’ll be teaching powerful information, strategies and action steps based on years of research and coaching with thousands of professionals, and strategies from my latest book The Most Powerful You and drawing on recommendations from over 30 of the nation’s top experts whom I’ve interviewed - al about success, leadership growth, confidence, impact, personal development, communication, and more.  This is info you won’t hear elsewhere because it’s based on everything I’ve personally learned over 40 years of working, including serving as director and VP in my corporate life, to working as a marriage and family therapist, then 17 years of coaching and training over 20,000 professionals across 6 continents.    Here’s what I’ll cover in the FREE program: The two critical traits are missing today in the lives and careers of so many professionals that hold them back from success and happiness The 7 most damaging power gaps that negatively impact 98% of professional women and 90% of men The "antidotes" to these 7 power gaps - which I call the 7 Brave Pathways to Career Bliss We’ll also talk about how to leverage your natural talents in a deeper, easier way, and start understanding that you CAN pursue your true career passions while also having strong financial reward How to speak truth to power and gain the confidence, courage, self-trust and self-esteem you need to push past your inertia and fears to build a better, happier career with great meaning and reward, without the toxicity, stress and conflict you’re experiencing now. Bring your career questions to the call. I’m happy to answer them. Sign up today at kathycaprino.com/buildyourconfidence2023 Let’s make this a different kind of year where you finally shift and heal beyond where you are today, to something much happier. See you there!  ——————— ANNOUNCING THE MOST POWERFUL YOU LIVE COURSE (that starts February 1st) I’m very excited to be offering a new 8–week LIVE training course with me all about The Most Powerful You content from my book, and how you can address and close the 7 most damaging Power And Confidence Gaps that keep us from thriving in our work. The course starts Wednesday, February 1st! I’ve been delivering workshops and trainings on The Most Powerful You for over two years now in all sorts of ways for over 50 organizations (including an international division of the United Nations and other top global companies), and folks are saying it’s been truly transformative and life-changing for them. To make sure everyone can have access to this very same training, I’m thrilled to offer you a live course that includes: 8 WEEKLY LIVE Zoom Group Coaching Calls with me 8 Video Training Modules (total of 16 videos – 4 hours in total) Step-by-Step Career and Confidence-Growth Training Curriculum Additional Curated Resources for expanded learning. Private Online Facebook Support Group. AND you’ll receive lifetime access to all the training materials and a 20% discount on my private coaching and other programs. Sign up at kathycaprino.com/signup to get my weekly newsletter and look out for more info and registration enrollment for the course. Enrollment opens in early January. Remember that spots go fast, so be sure you sign up early to claim your spot. I can’t wait to work with 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: “Any time we aim at [an emotional] state, we’re in trouble because we can’t really get handles on our feelings. They’re like jello.” — @adekoehler [0:06:10] “I’m courageous when I don’t want to talk and I do. I’m courageous when I don’t want to ask for help and I do. I’m courageous when I don’t want to admit I’ve messed it up and I do.” — @adekoehler [0:06:40] “If I’m going to lead, fear is going to be with me. Period.” — @adekoehler [0:08:04] “Having the intuition, testing the intuition, and then taking appropriate action based on the future that I’ve committed to; that’s where the leadership happens. Leadership is a phenomenon that happens in action.” — @adekoehler [0:10:07] “Power and vitality are inseparably linked.” — @adekoehler [0:14:11]   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!

Grief is not all darkness and oftentimes, the greatest tragedies can ignite the most positive, powerful transformations in our lives. Our guest, Kristine Carlson, knows what tragedy is. Happily married in her 40s with two young kids, she very suddenly lost the love of her life, Richard. What followed was heartache, sorrow, grief, anger, and then, later on and very surprisingly, true acceptance and joy. Through the process of grieving her husband and giving herself the space to feel emotions that she hadn’t felt in years, Kristine was awakened at a deep heart level. Today, Kristine is a bestselling author, world-renowned speaker, and leading mindfulness expert who helps other people process traumatic experiences of their own. Grief comes in many forms and there is no specific timeline for grief, but wherever you are on your journey, this episode will undoubtedly inspire you and give you the courage to truly feel what you’re experiencing in life, and the peace of knowing that what you may feel as “brokenness” at this time can truly help you heal, even what feels like the darkest parts of yourself. Here’s a comment that is at the heart of our episode today: “The circumstances of life don’t break you; they reveal who you are.” - Kristine Carlson   Key Highlights From This Episode:   Introducing today’s guest, bestselling author and world-renowned speaker, Kristine Carlson. [01:52] The transformation that Kristine went through after the sudden loss of her husband, Dr. Richard Carlson. [04:26] Kristine explains the difference between holding life and living life. [06:15] An example of one of the many people who Kristine has helped through the grieving process. [09:16] Profound lessons from Viktor Frankl’s transformational book Man’s Search for Meaning. [12:08] The spiritual philosophy that Kristine lives by. [14:48] Meaning and purpose that Kristine was able to find in the wake of Richard’s death. [15:40] Kristine shares how she processed Richard’s death. [17:10] Why Kristine and Kathy believe in signs rather than coincidences. [24:26] The choice that we all have when we go through a traumatic experience. [28:41] The importance of never judging someone else’s grief. [31:42] Examples of “messy” times in people’s lives. [32:32] A powerful quote from Kristine’s late husband. [33:21] How true acceptance can make you fall in love with your life. [34:21]   For More Information: Kristine Carlson Website Kristine Carlson on YouTube Kristine Carlson on LinkedIn Kristine Carlson on Facebook   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   To hear Kristine’s story in greater depth, read her book, Heartbroken Open and watch the movie that the book was based on, entitled Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff: The Kristine Carlson Storyf. Read the Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff series that Kristine co-authored with her late husband, Richard. Viktor Frankl’s internationally bestselling and groundbreaking book, Man’s Search for Meaning   ———————- ANNOUNCING THE MOST POWERFUL YOU LIVE COURSE (that starts February 1st!) I’m very excited to be offering a new 8–week LIVE training course with me all about The Most Powerful You content from my book, and how you can address and close the 7 most damaging Power And Confidence Gaps that keep us from thriving in our work. The course starts Wednesday, February 1st! I’ve been delivering workshops and trainings on The Most Powerful You for over two years now in all sorts of ways for over 50 organizations (including an international division of the United Nations and other top global companies), and folks are sharing that the training and material has been truly transformative and life-changing for them. To make sure everyone can have access to this very same training, I’m thrilled to offer you a live course that includes: 8 WEEKLY LIVE Zoom Group Coaching Calls with me 8 Video Training Modules (total of 16 videos – 4 hours in total) Step-by-Step Career and Confidence-Growth Training Curriculum Additional Curated Resources for expanded learning. Private Online Facebook Support Group. AND you’ll receive lifetime access to all the training materials and a 20% discount on my private coaching and other programs. Sign up at kathycaprino.com/signup to get my weekly newsletter and look out for more info and registration enrollment for the course. Enrollment opens in early January. Remember that spots go fast, so be sure you sign up early to claim your spot. I can’t wait to work with you!   ———————- Calling all coaches!  Do you run a coaching or consulting business that focuses on supporting professional women? If so, I’ve got some exciting news about supporting your coaching growth, success, and impact. Right now, we’re opening the enrollment of my private (1:1) coaching training program called The Amazing Career Coach Certification, which is a 17-week, hands-on training program that certifies female coaches in my proprietary 16-step career growth model, which is perfect for coaches who want a deeper dive into learning powerful, proven coaching frameworks, concepts, and skills that teach the 16 most essential steps to building an amazing career that your clients need to know. And this training will help you become far more effective and impactful in supporting women to thrive today in their jobs, roles, and careers. And through the program, you’ll get access to a powerful Small Business Acceleration program called The Rapid Growth Academy, delivered by my friend and colleague, award-winning business growth expert Matthew Pollard. Through Matthew’s program, you’ll be taught critical business and sales growth info that will help you grow your business success in the quickest way possible. In my view, there’s nothing on the market like for both new and more seasoned coaches because it targets the two critical aspects of success: how you support your clients to thrive, and just as importantly, how to grow your own business to the next level. For more information, visit certification.amazingcareerproject.com and check out the details. Join me this Winter!  ——————— 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: “[Life] is feeling everything.” — @Don’t_Sweat_  [0:07:55] “You can become better for having gone through loss, or you can become bitter.” — @Don’t_Sweat_  [0:08:15] “We have to find the reason for what happens in our lives and in that space of making meaning, everything appears to have its reason.” — @Don’t_Sweat_  [0:14:54] “Grief isn’t all darkness. There is so much beauty and light because there is so much grace.” — @Don’t_Sweat_  [0:19:12] “Sometimes being broken open means you get to be open to having greater joy.”  — @Don’t_Sweat_  [0:35:03]   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!

Although we have made strides in advancing the professional lives of women and minorities in the last several decades, there are still key areas where companies need to improve their employment practices.  Our guest today, Jean Back, is an employment attorney with Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt and has over 25 years of experience in helping employers navigate and solve a range of complicated problems and scenarios. Her experience is broad and covers litigation as well as mediation and settlement of employment and business tort claims. She has also conducted training for managers and employees in employment compliance and is experienced in all areas of state and federal employment, wage and hour, discrimination, and leave laws. Today, you’ll hear Jean unpack the key distinctions between overt and unconscious bias and how they can come into play in a wide range of employment practices. She explains how unconscious biases show up in the hiring and layoff process and what can be done to address these biases. Jean also discusses how to cultivate a bias-free work culture and how to improve your own organization’s DEI practices today.  Even the most progressive employers (who approach hiring with the best of intentions) can have blindspots when it comes to unconscious bias. And while we all may have unconscious biases, recognizing them is the first step in the journey to change them. To learn how to avoid these stumbling blocks to a fair and equitable workforce and what you can personally do to build a workplace that works for all, don’t miss this episode.    Key Highlights From This Episode:   The distinctions between overt and unconscious bias. [03:40] Examples of how job descriptions can signal bias through their language. [06:25] How our brains use unconscious bias and prejudice to protect us. [08:17] How training can help you become more aware of your biases and address them proactively. [10:07] Why you need to seek out information on how to reprogram your unconscious biases. [13:24] Examples of words that are used in job descriptions that unconsciously invite men to apply while discouraging female applicants. [16:08] An overview of the doll test and what it teaches us about unconscious bias. [17:11] How unconscious bias can affect the layoff and hiring process and how to fix these problems in an organization. [20:57] The most important Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) elements that companies need to be focusing on. [27:57] An overview of the need for pay equity laws and how to conduct a pay equity analysis within your company. [29:39]   For More Information: Jean Back Schwabe Jean Back on LinkedIn Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   For more information on this topic, read Jean Back’s piece on Avoiding Discrimination Claims as the Result of a Reduction in Force Read Kathy’s Forbes interview with Jean Black How To Eliminate Gender Bias In Your Hiring And Employment Practices Today Learn more about the Doll Test and its devastating effects Brown v. Board: The Doll Test Search for articles on unconscious bias at Harvard Law Review and The Business Journals   ANNOUNCING THE MOST POWERFUL YOU LIVE COURSE (that starts February 1st) I’m very excited to be offering a new 8–week LIVE training course with me all about The Most Powerful You content from my book, and how you can address and close the 7 most damaging Power And Confidence Gaps that keep us from thriving in our work. The course starts Wednesday, February 1st! I’ve been delivering workshops and trainings on The Most Powerful You for over two years now in all sorts of ways for over 50 organizations (including an international division of the United Nations and other top global companies), and folks are saying it’s been truly transformative and life-changing for them. To make sure everyone can have access to this very same training, I’m thrilled to offer you a live course that includes: 8 WEEKLY LIVE Zoom Group Coaching Calls with me 8 Video Training Modules (total of 16 videos – 4 hours in total) Step-by-Step Career and Confidence-Growth Training Curriculum Additional Curated Resources for expanded learning. Private Online Facebook Support Group. AND you’ll receive lifetime access to all the training materials and a 20% discount on my private coaching and other programs. Sign up at kathycaprino.com/signup to get my weekly newsletter and look out for more info and registration enrollment for the course. Enrollment opens in early January. Remember that spots go fast, so be sure you sign up early to claim your spot. I can’t wait to work with you!   ———————- Calling all coaches!  Do you run a coaching or consulting business that focuses on supporting professional women? If so, I’ve got some exciting news about supporting your coaching growth, success, and impact. Right now, we’re opening the enrollment of my private (1:1) coaching training program called The Amazing Career Coach Certification, which is a 17-week, hands-on training program that certifies female coaches in my proprietary 16-step career growth model, which is perfect for coaches who want a deeper dive into learning powerful, proven coaching frameworks, concepts, and skills that teach the 16 most essential steps to building an amazing career that your clients need to know. And this training will help you become far more effective and impactful in supporting women to thrive today in their jobs, roles, and careers. And through the program, you’ll get access to a powerful Small Business Acceleration program called The Rapid Growth Academy, delivered by my friend and colleague, award-winning business growth expert Matthew Pollard. Through Matthew’s program, you’ll be taught critical business and sales growth info that will help you grow your business success in the quickest way possible. In my view, there’s nothing on the market like for both new and more seasoned coaches because it targets the two critical aspects of success: how you support your clients to thrive, and just as importantly, how to grow your own business to the next level. For more information, visit certification.amazingcareerproject.com and check out the details. Join me this Winter!   ——————— 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: “If you think ahead, you can use your conscious brain to make the decisions. And then question yourself when you're making a decision. Ask yourself ‘Am I using my conscious brain to make this decision?’ or is this decision being influenced by my unconscious brain?” — Jean Black [0:13:09] “It's not my job to teach you this. [You] need to go out and learn this yourself. There are lots of good books, [and] lots of good articles. But you need to make this a priority.” — Jean Black [0:15:14] “One thing that I am speaking to HR folks about these days, is that unconscious bias starts at the hiring stage and the performance review stage. And that can ultimately affect the layoff process.” — Jean Black [0:20:58] “It's a matter of looking at similarly situated people and determining whether they were treated the same, or differently. And if they were treated differently, then why were they treated differently?” — Jean Black [0:27:30] “You have to post what the salary range is going to be for that job. The reason for that is if you don't do that, it enables people to come in and negotiate for their salary. And studies have shown that men are better advocates for themselves. ” — Jean Black [0:30:04] “The world is changing. It's really hard for some people to change these deep-seated belief systems. What I'm trying to say is you don't have to change what you believe. You can remain true to yourself and your beliefs, but allow others to have their beliefs.” — Jean Black [0:35:01] 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!