Your Next Move Podcast
Kimberly Brown
You've led million-dollar projects, delivered results that speak for themselves, and built a reputation for excellence, only to watch someone else get chosen for the opportunity you deserved. Not because you weren't ready, but because your name didn't come to mind first.
Welcome to Your Next Move, the podcast for high-performing professionals in leadership who are ready to elevate their visibility, build a powerful personal brand and position themselves for opportunities that accelerate their path to industry-wide recognition or higher level roles.
I'm Kimberly Brown, a globally recognized career and leadership expert, keynote speaker, and bestselling author of Next Move, Best Move. I've coached hundreds of mid- to executive-level professionals working in Fortune 500 companies to grow their visibility, influence, and leadership presence, without leaving their jobs.
Here's what I've learned: being great at your job isn't enough. If people don't know who you are, the value only you can offer, or the impact you're here to make, you'll keep executing someone else's vision.
Each episode delivers practical visibility strategies, powerful mindset shifts, and the leadership tools you need to build a speaker brand that positions you for your next big move, whether that's speaking on national stages, landing your next promotion, or becoming a recognized voice in your industry.
You'll learn how to elevate your visibility without "doing the most", speak with authority without fear of being seen as self-promotional and become known as a thought leader inside (and outside) your current company.
If you're wondering:
How do I position myself as a thought leader at work?
Why am I being overlooked for promotions when I'm good at my job?
How do I build a leadership brand?
Can I stay in my current company and grow my career?
How do I make people remember my name in the right rooms?
…you're in the right place.
Tune in for expert advice, behind-the-scenes coaching, and my signature no-fluff perspective on what it really takes to accelerate your leadership trajectory and step into the rooms where real decisions are made.
🎧 Follow Your Next Move wherever you listen to podcasts, and start building a career that gets you seen, heard, and recognized for what you do best.
📲 Want to connect? Find me on Instagram @kimberlybonline or LinkedIn and say hello!
⬇️ Download the 9 Visibility Strategies You're Probably Missing at Work guide at https://kimberlybonline.com/visibility
Welcome to Your Next Move, the podcast for high-performing professionals in leadership who are ready to elevate their visibility, build a powerful personal brand and position themselves for opportunities that accelerate their path to industry-wide recognition or higher level roles.
I'm Kimberly Brown, a globally recognized career and leadership expert, keynote speaker, and bestselling author of Next Move, Best Move. I've coached hundreds of mid- to executive-level professionals working in Fortune 500 companies to grow their visibility, influence, and leadership presence, without leaving their jobs.
Here's what I've learned: being great at your job isn't enough. If people don't know who you are, the value only you can offer, or the impact you're here to make, you'll keep executing someone else's vision.
Each episode delivers practical visibility strategies, powerful mindset shifts, and the leadership tools you need to build a speaker brand that positions you for your next big move, whether that's speaking on national stages, landing your next promotion, or becoming a recognized voice in your industry.
You'll learn how to elevate your visibility without "doing the most", speak with authority without fear of being seen as self-promotional and become known as a thought leader inside (and outside) your current company.
If you're wondering:
How do I position myself as a thought leader at work?
Why am I being overlooked for promotions when I'm good at my job?
How do I build a leadership brand?
Can I stay in my current company and grow my career?
How do I make people remember my name in the right rooms?
…you're in the right place.
Tune in for expert advice, behind-the-scenes coaching, and my signature no-fluff perspective on what it really takes to accelerate your leadership trajectory and step into the rooms where real decisions are made.
🎧 Follow Your Next Move wherever you listen to podcasts, and start building a career that gets you seen, heard, and recognized for what you do best.
📲 Want to connect? Find me on Instagram @kimberlybonline or LinkedIn and say hello!
⬇️ Download the 9 Visibility Strategies You're Probably Missing at Work guide at https://kimberlybonline.com/visibility
Episodes
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11 snips
Jan 14, 2026 • 16min
115. The 5 Types of Speakers: Which One Are You? (Plus How to Find Your Unique Speaking Style)
Explore the 5 Types of Speakers framework to discover your natural speaking style! Kimberly shares her journey of embracing authenticity over imitation, revealing how most powerful speakers blend multiple types. From Motivational Speakers inspiring transformation to Educators providing practical insights, you'll learn how each type contributes to effective communication. Plus, discover how to identify your primary and secondary speaker types and the evolution of your style. Find your unique voice and stop comparing yourself to others!
Jan 7, 2026 • 18min
114. How to Overcome Your Fear of Public Speaking in 12 Weeks (Even If You're Not a "Natural")
REGISTER FOR MY UPCOMING TRAINING: "Build Your Professional Brand Through Public Speaking" webinar on February 4, 2025: kimberlybonline.com/webinar In this episode, Kimberly tackles the fear that holds 75% of people back from career-defining opportunities: public speaking. She breaks down exactly how to overcome this fear in 12 weeks—not by becoming a "natural" speaker, but by proving to yourself, day after day, that you can speak without dying. This isn't about perfection or transforming into someone you're not. It's about daily practice in everyday moments—opening meetings, giving toasts, asking questions—until speaking becomes something you seek out instead of avoid. Kimberly shares the research-backed habit formation timeline, the Ralph Smedley approach to learning by doing, and why the most powerful realization isn't that fear disappears, but that you can act despite it. If you've been waiting for confidence to show up before you speak up, this episode flips that script. What You'll Learn in this Episode: Why there's no such thing as a "natural" speaker—and what confidence actually looks like behind the scenes How to practice public speaking every single day without needing a stage (hint: it's already happening in your life) The 3-phase framework: Start Where You Are (weeks 1-4), Increase Your Visibility (weeks 5-8), and Own Your Voice (weeks 9-12) Why immediate audience feedback—not formal evaluations—is the fastest path to building speaking confidence Stay In Touch → Connect with the community: Follow me on Instagram/TikTok: @KimberlyBOnline Explore Brown Leadership: Brownleadership Home Read the book "Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You'll Love" at www.nextmovebestmovebook.com → Share your question: Submit your question in a 90-second voice message, and I may address it in an upcoming episode. Submit here: SpeakpipeSend a voice message to YourNextMove
Dec 31, 2025 • 24min
113: My 2026 Personal Development Curriculum - And how to make your own annual curriculum
In the final episode of 2026, Kimberly pulls back the curtain on her personal development strategy for 2026. She shares the frameworks, investments, and vulnerable truths about what it takes to build big while grieving, scared, and not feeling "ready." This isn't theory. It's a real-time roadmap for anyone ready to stop incrementally improving and start thinking 10x. Kimberly breaks down the difference between 2x thinking (doing more) and 10x thinking (doing less but better), and reveals why her biggest business launch is happening while she's still in grief, still carrying debt, and still not where she wants to be physically. If you've been waiting for permission to go big while being messy and human, this episode is your permission slip. What You'll Learn in this Episode: The critical difference between 10x vs 2x thinking and why most of us are stuck in 2x mode How to identify your "20%"—the singular focus that will create momentum across all areas of your life How to build a personal development curriculum that meets you where you are and takes you where you want to go The 7-step process for creating your own annual curriculum Resources and Frameworks Mentioned: 10x Is Easier Than 2x: How World-Class Entrepreneurs Achieve More by Doing Less * (*book affliate link) by Dan Sullivan & Dr. Benjamin Hardy The 12 Week Year: Get More Done in 12 Weeks than Others Do in 12 Months * (*book affliate link) by Brian P. Mora and Michael Lennington CTFAR Self-Coaching Model (Circumstances, Thoughts, Feelings, Actions, Results) by Brooke Castillo Register for "Build Your Professional Brand Through Public Speaking" webinar on February 4, 2025: kimberlybonline.com/webinar Stay In Touch → Connect with the community: Follow me on Instagram/TikTok: @KimberlyBOnline Explore Brown Leadership: Brownleadership Home Read the book "Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You'll Love" at www.nextmovebestmovebook.com → Share your question: Submit your question in a 90-second voice message, and I may address it in an upcoming episode. Submit here: SpeakpipeSend a voice message to YourNextMove
Dec 24, 2025 • 20min
112: My Top Business, Leadership, and Personal Lessons in 2025
As the year comes to a close, Kimberly takes a more personal turn on the podcast. In this Christmas Eve episode, she shares live reflections on 2025—a year marked by maintenance, hard leadership decisions, deep love, and profound loss. Breaking her lessons into three core areas—business, leadership, and personal—Kimberly offers an honest look at what it really means to keep going, trust yourself, and allow life to change you. This episode is about redefining success during a slower year, reclaiming leadership authority instead of outsourcing it, and navigating profound joy and loss at the same time. Recorded as a real-time reflection and released on Christmas Eve, this conversation is raw, grounded, and deeply human. What You'll Learn in this Episode: Why "maintenance years" still count as success in business How to reframe slower seasons as rest, not failure The difference between delegating decisions and delegating leadership Why avoiding hard decisions costs more than making them Lessons on love, grief, faith, and staying open after loss ChatGPT Prompt Mentioned in the episode: Based upon the conversations I've had with you in 2025, what would you say my business, leadership, and personal lessons this year would be? I'd love 2-4 bullet points with a 2-3 sentence summary of why you said this for each area. Stay In Touch → Connect with the community: Get on the waitlist for The Visibility Shift: kimberlybonline.com/tvs-waitlist Follow me on Instagram/TikTok: @KimberlyBOnline Explore Brown Leadership: Brownleadership Home Read the book "Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You'll Love" at www.nextmovebestmovebook.com → Share your question: Submit your question in a 90-second voice message, and I may address it in an upcoming episode. Submit here: SpeakpipeSend a voice message to YourNextMove
Dec 17, 2025 • 17min
111: Visibility Isn't the Goal. Influence Is.
If you've been chasing visibility—posting more, showing up more, saying yes to every panel and networking invite—but you're still not seeing the kind of traction you want in your career, this episode is for you. Kimberly breaks down the difference between being visible and being influential—and why one will move your career forward while the other might leave you stuck. What You'll Learn in this Episode: The key differences between visibility and influence Why visibility alone won't lead to promotions or stretch opportunities What strategic visibility looks like in action How to become more influential inside your organization and industry The three traits that build lasting influence: consistency, clarity, and courage Coaching Reflection Questions: Where in your career are you showing up just to be seen? What do you want to be known for? Who actually needs to see you and why? What actions do you want your visibility to drive? Stay In Touch → Connect with the community: Get on the waitlist for The Visibility Shift: kimberlybonline.com/tvs-waitlist Follow me on Instagram/TikTok: @KimberlyBOnline Explore Brown Leadership: Brownleadership Home Read the book "Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You'll Love" at www.nextmovebestmovebook.com → Share your question: Submit your question in a 90-second voice message, and I may address it in an upcoming episode. Submit here: SpeakpipeSend a voice message to YourNextMove
Dec 10, 2025 • 15min
110: How to Know You're Ready To Get Visible in Your Leadership Role
Do you ever catch yourself thinking, "I'll finally start putting myself out there once I get one more certification… one more promotion… one more credential"? In this episode of Your Next Move, Kimberly Brown breaks down why that belief is one of the biggest visibility blockers for high-achieving professionals. If you've been waiting for the "perfect moment" to share your expertise, speak on panels, show up more boldly at work, or build your public platform—this episode reframes what readiness actually looks like. Spoiler: it's not about perfection. It's about clarity, intention, and the courage to step forward now. 🎧 Listen in for: Why "I need one more credential" is really fear in disguise The real indicators that you're already ready for visibility Why frustration and feeling overlooked are actually signs of readiness How clarity and consistency—not certifications—build your platform The long-term career costs of waiting for permission How visibility accelerates your leadership trajectory and opens new doors Stay In Touch → Connect with the community: Get on the waitlist for The Visibility Shift: kimberlybonline.com/tvs-waitlist Follow me on Instagram/TikTok: @KimberlyBOnline Explore Brown Leadership: Brownleadership.com Read the book "Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You'll Love" at www.nextmovebestmovebook.com → Share your question: Submit your question in a 90-second voice message, and I may address it in an upcoming episode. Submit here: SpeakpipeSend a voice message to YourNextMove
Dec 3, 2025 • 12min
109: Can You Really Be Visible and Still Keep Your Corporate Job Safe?
Do you ever feel torn between wanting to grow your platform and worrying that being too visible might jeopardize your corporate job? In this episode of Your Next Move, Kimberly Brown reframes visibility as a professional asset—not a threat—and breaks down how to protect your platform legally, strategically, and confidently. If you've hesitated to post on LinkedIn, turned down speaking engagements, or questioned whether sharing your expertise could "get you in trouble," this episode will show you why visibility isn't the problem. Unmanaged visibility is. And when you understand the guardrails, your voice becomes one of the most powerful tools in your career. 🎧 Listen in for: The real fears behind "I don't want to get in trouble at work" How visibility strengthens your credibility inside your company The legal and compliance guardrails every professional should understand Why separating your employer's brand from your own matters How to protect your intellectual property early What it really takes to be visible and stay securely employed Stay In Touch → Connect with the community: Get on the waitlist for The Visibility Shift: kimberlybonline.com/tvs-waitlist Follow me on Instagram/TikTok: @KimberlyBOnline Explore Brown Leadership: Brown Leadership Read the book "Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You'll Love" at www.nextmovebestmovebook.com → Share your question: Submit your question in a 90-second voice message, and I may address it in an upcoming episode. Submit here: SpeakpipeSend a voice message to YourNextMove Keywords: visibility at work, protecting your personal brand, corporate compliance and branding, women in leadership podcast, workplace reputation, intellectual property for professionals, career advancement tips
Nov 26, 2025 • 15min
108: Leadership Visibility: Why Being Exceptional at Your Job Isn't Enough
Do you ever wonder why being excellent at your job still isn't translating into the recognition, influence, or advancement you know you've earned? In this episode of Your Next Move, Kimberly Brown breaks down the uncomfortable truth: being good at your job isn't enough. Too many high-achieving professionals believe their work should "speak for itself," but in reality, silence keeps you overlooked. If you've been the go-to person, the problem solver, the behind-the-scenes powerhouse—this episode will show you why visibility is the missing link. 🎧 Listen in for: Why merit alone doesn't lead to opportunity How relying on excellence creates a visibility gap The shift from being indispensable in execution to undeniable in leadership Simple ways to start naming your value without feeling like you're bragging Stay In Touch → Connect with the community: Get on the waitlist for The Visibility Shift: kimberlybonline.com/tvs-waitlist Follow me on Instagram/TikTok: @KimberlyBOnline Explore Brown Leadership: Brownleadership Home Read the book "Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You'll Love" at www.nextmovebestmovebook.com → Share your question: Submit your question in a 90-second voice message, and I may address it in an upcoming episode. Submit here: SpeakpipeSend a voice message to YourNextMove Keywords: career visibility, being seen at work, personal brand for professionals, women in leadership podcast, how to communicate your value, career advancement tips, building workplace influence
Nov 19, 2025 • 17min
107: How To Ask For What You In Want Without Feeling Braggy | Leadership Development Tips
Discover how the fear of appearing boastful can hold back high-achieving women from showcasing their accomplishments. Learn the difference between visibility and bragging, and why the former is crucial for career growth. Kimberly shares her personal stories and actionable tips for enhancing your visibility without feeling awkward. Unpack the fears that may keep you from speaking up and embrace four techniques to highlight your successes while uplifting others. It's time to step out of the shadow and shine!
Nov 12, 2025 • 22min
106: How to Leverage Fear to Fuel Your Next Move in Leadership
In this episode of Your Next Move, Kimberly Brown unpacks the real role fear plays in your career. Spoiler: It's not something to avoid—it's something to explore. Fear isn't the stop sign. It's the signal. Top leaders don't wait to feel fearless—they move through fear with strategy. Kimberly shares five practical ways to reframe fear and use it as fuel to grow your visibility, speak up as a leader, and pursue bigger goals with confidence. You'll learn: Why fear and excitement feel the same in your brain How the 5 Second Rule breaks the hesitation cycle How to use project "pre-mortems" to manage fear before it spirals How to take aligned action, one small step at a time How to build psychological safety to lead through failure If fear has been keeping you quiet, stuck, or invisible—this is your invitation to move forward. Stay In Touch → Connect with the community: Get on the waitlist for The Visibility Shift: kimberlybonline.com/tvs-waitlist Follow me on Instagram/TikTok: @KimberlyBOnline Explore Brown Leadership: Brownleadership Home Read the book "Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You'll Love" at www.nextmovebestmovebook.com → Share your question: Submit your question in a 90-second voice message, and I may address it in an upcoming episode. Submit here: SpeakpipeSend a voice message to YourNextMove Keywords: fear and leadership, mindset for professionals, how to overcome fear at work, using fear as fuel, public speaking confidence, career visibility coaching, leadership mindset shifts, personal brand growth
