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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Sep 14, 2022 • 12min
EP61: Career Q&A: Burnout, Appraisals, and Mental Health
Welcome back to another Q&A episode with Kimberly Brown. Join us this week as Kimberly answers some of your most asked career questions. Questions: What do you recommend to a professional who's starting to feel burned out and wants to take a break? How do you deal with someone lying about you during a performance appraisal process? How do you turn down a position that's offered to you that you don't want? How do you get your company to pay for conferences and certifications? What are your thoughts on leaving a job that's destroyed your mental health without having a backup job? Stay In Touch → Connect with the community: Follow me on Instagram/TikTok: @KimberlyBOnline Explore Brown Leadership: https://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: https://www.speakpipe.com/YourNextMove → Apply for a 1:1 coaching session: Participate in a 20-30 minute coaching session that may be featured in a future episode. Apply here: https://bit.ly/YNMCoaching
Sep 7, 2022 • 29min
EP 60: Project Management and Collaboration with Christa Clarke
Christa Clarke, Co-Founder & CEO of SpeakHaus, shares her journey from a toxic corporate environment to empowering others through public speaking. She discusses the essentials of project management, highlighting strategic planning and stakeholder management's importance for entrepreneurs. The conversation also touches on the significance of personal connections and emotional challenges in collaboration. Christa emphasizes using one's voice effectively for success and the value of community engagement in the speaking profession.
Aug 31, 2022 • 13min
EP59: Career Growth Tips for Executive Women: Get Noticed, Move up and Set Boundaries
Welcome back to another Q&A episode with Kimberly Brown. Join us this week as Kimberly answer some of your most asked career questions. Questions: Why do we have to stop doing what we love in order to move up?! How can you grow your career without moving into a manager role? How do hiring managers feel about career breaks? How do I get noticed for a job when I have 15 years of experience in another country? What are the best ways to communicate the need for a stretch opportunity? How do you create boundaries as a manager while still being transparent? Stay In Touch → Connect with the community: Follow me on Instagram/TikTok: @KimberlyBOnline Explore Brown Leadership: https://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: https://www.speakpipe.com/YourNextMove → Apply for a 1:1 coaching session: Participate in a 20-30 minute coaching session that may be featured in a future episode. Apply here: https://bit.ly/YNMCoaching
Aug 24, 2022 • 12min
EP58: Hating your job? 5 Things You Can Do to Start Loving Your Job Again
We have all been there where the days we want to quit outnumber the days we want to stay at our job. We're frustrated with the people around us, or we're frustrated with the work itself, or maybe you just don't think you have much more to offer at this point in your career. If this all sounds familiar, then this episode is for you. Tune in this week as Kimberly shares 5 actionable steps you can take to start loving your job again. Stay In Touch → Connect with the community: Follow me on Instagram/TikTok: @KimberlyBOnline Explore Brown Leadership: https://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: https://www.speakpipe.com/YourNextMove → Apply for a 1:1 coaching session: Participate in a 20-30 minute coaching session that may be featured in a future episode. Apply here: https://bit.ly/YNMCoaching
Aug 17, 2022 • 21min
EP57: Identity and confidence with Anna Stewart
Anna Stewart, a coach for heart-centered women, shares her journey from a teen parent struggling with identity and confidence to empowering others to live authentically. She discusses overcoming the challenges of people-pleasing and emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries. Listeners learn about rediscovering core values, transforming self-awareness into confidence, and the benefits of group coaching to foster self-validation. Anna's insights inspire women to put themselves first and embrace their true selves.
Aug 10, 2022 • 15min
EP56: Career Q&A Using Benefits, Building Soft Skills, and Developing Leadership Skills as an Entrepreneur
Welcome back to another Q&A episode with Kimberly Brown. Join us this week as Kimberly answer some of your most asked career questions. Questions: What are some underutilized benefits that we should be using at our companies? How can I build my soft skills at work? What are some suggestions for when you are afraid to take the first step in your career plan? How did you excel in higher education? How can you develop your leadership skills as an entrepreneur? Stay In Touch → Connect with the community: Follow me on Instagram/TikTok: @KimberlyBOnline Explore Brown Leadership: https://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: https://www.speakpipe.com/YourNextMove → Apply for a 1:1 coaching session: Participate in a 20-30 minute coaching session that may be featured in a future episode. Apply here: https://bit.ly/YNMCoaching
Aug 3, 2022 • 19min
EP55: Defining Your Message and Living a Life of Ease with Maya Elious
Finding yourself in a place where you feel as though you are not attracting the opportunities you want or that you aren't even doing the work you want to do is hard. This gap can be caused by a lot of reasons however, ways to combat it come from understanding what you bring to the table and being able to articulate it. In this week's episode, Kimberly speaks with Maya Elious, a personal branding strategist that teaches entrepreneurs how to develop and launch their signature offer so they can monetize their expertise. She went from running a design agency for 6 years to working in her zone of genius (what she refers to as the "impact zone") of giving women from all over the globe the clarity and strategy needed to change the world with their message. Tune in as Kimberly and Maya delve into the importance of how you articulate your value, burnout, and how to work smarter not harder Want to find out more about Maya? IG | https://www.instagram.com/mayaelious/ Twitter | https://twitter.com/MayaElious LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayaelious/ Built to Impact | http://builttoimpact.com/accelerator Stay In Touch → Connect with the community: Follow me on Instagram/TikTok: @KimberlyBOnline Explore Brown Leadership: https://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: https://www.speakpipe.com/YourNextMove → Apply for a 1:1 coaching session: Participate in a 20-30 minute coaching session that may be featured in a future episode. Apply here: https://bit.ly/YNMCoaching
Jul 27, 2022 • 14min
EP54: How to Stop Wasting Your Own Time
Struggling to keep up with life's demands? Discover effective tips to manage your time and tasks like a pro. Learn about the importance of structured morning routines and how journaling can spark productivity. Explore tools like ClickUp for organization and the Pomodoro Technique to minimize distractions. Plus, find out how tracking your tasks can keep you focused and motivated while celebrating your wins. Say goodbye to wasted time and hello to a productive you!
Jul 20, 2022 • 13min
EP53: Career Q&A: Transitioning Careers, Degrees, and Managing Change
Welcome back to another Q&A episode with Kimberly Brown. Join us this week as Kimberly answer some of your most asked career questions. Questions: What are your thoughts on changing careers at 50 years old? How can I find a mentor in a virtual environment? I want to advance in my career, but not get another degree. HELP! I'm also in the education industry. There's a new position opening on my team and I want to apply for it but (a) I'm not sure if I should tell my manager and (2) I feel like I'm not 100% qualified. What do I do? What are your thoughts on taking a new job with growth potential vs staying in my current role that's stagnant? Stay In Touch → Connect with the community: Follow me on Instagram/TikTok: @KimberlyBOnline Explore Brown Leadership: https://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: https://www.speakpipe.com/YourNextMove → Apply for a 1:1 coaching session: Participate in a 20-30 minute coaching session that may be featured in a future episode. Apply here: https://bit.ly/YNMCoaching
Jul 13, 2022 • 22min
EP52: Mastering Sales with Alistair Edwards
In this episode, we talk about what it takes to be successful in sales—from cultivating successful relationships to being able to successfully sell your products, service and more importantly, yourself. Sales can feel daunting, however, with the right mindset and understanding, it can be much simpler. Alistair Edwards is the Vice President of Business Solutions for LegalShield. He is responsible for the growth and business development in the States of Georgia and South Carolina—specializing in providing Life Events, Legal Plans, and Identity Theft Protection. Alistair focuses on the Small Business and Large Group Employee Benefits Division. His expertise in team building and training is what sets him apart from everyone else. He retired from a 27-year career in the grocery retail industry before coming to LegalShield. He was one of the fastest individuals to be inducted into the LegalShield Millionaires Club. Alistair is passionate about helping train others for leadership positions. His credentials also include having served as the president of the National Sales Network Atlanta Chapter, former board member of 100 Black Men of Atlanta, and CEO of both Stairsteps LLC and ATEAM consultants LLC. Want to find out more about Alistair? LinkedIn| https://www.linkedin.com/in/alistair-edwards-9884595/ Twitter| https://twitter.com/alistairedw Instagram| https://www.instagram.com/alistair.edwards/ Schedule a coaching session with Alistair Edwards| https://calendly.com/groupvpga "Stairstep2sales" Sales course| https://www.stairstepstosales.com/course Stay In Touch → Connect with the community: Follow me on Instagram/TikTok: @KimberlyBOnline Explore Brown Leadership: https://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: https://www.speakpipe.com/YourNextMove → Apply for a 1:1 coaching session: Participate in a 20-30 minute coaching session that may be featured in a future episode. Apply here: https://bit.ly/YNMCoaching
