Finding Brave

Thank you for listening to our Finding Brave show, ranked in the Top 100 Apple Career Podcasts!

Please note: This is an updated re-release of Episode #197.

“What you want to understand is that before you leap you need to take action to address what is making you so miserable. If you don’t do that, you are going to wake up two years later in the new career and you’re going to be having the same problems.” – Kathy Caprino 

I’m very excited to share this solo episode which is my “Editor’s Choice” for this week - one of the most downloaded episodes over the six years of producing this podcast. Today’s show shares important content and advice for professionals from all levels and industries who are ready to make an important career shift but want guidance on how to do it successfully, reducing risk and wasted time.

In this episode, I share what I’ve seen are the 5 biggest blunders career changers make, and I have to admit that I have made each one of these mistakes myself, which is why I can speak to how easily they can happen if we’re not aware of them and or we’re not making the right decisions and choices.

These blunders are costly, painful and take a tremendous toll on your self-esteem, confidence, and your hopes and visions for the future. And they can hurt your finances, personal relationships, mental and physical health and more.

But there is a way to avoid these career change mistakes, and it starts with remembering that you are an amazing individual with many important gifts, talents and capabilities to share and gaining clarity on exactly what those are.

The question is how to get on the path to leveraging these talents and abilities in new ways that authentically fit with who you really are, and what you want for your life, and for your family and your livelihood.

Listen in for a full look at how to avoid the 5 biggest career change blunders and stay to the end as I reveal the 5 essential steps to take when you want change of any kind, in your career and in any area of your life.

As always, thank you for listening, and please let me know if the information I share today helps you navigate these particularly challenging and ever-changing times we find ourselves in right now.

Highlights from this Episode:

• What is “The Pendulum Effect” that creates havoc in our careers, and examples of the ways that I and others have suffered from it [4:20]
• Why I believe that this is such a common mistake people make, and what to understand before you decide to make a career change [7:50]
• Why it’s essential to have sound financial transition plan in place before you pivot or change careers [10:50]
• How having a firm understanding of (and physically “trying on”) the actual work and tasks you’ll be engaged in in the new career will benefit you in the long run [12:30]
• Why doing functional tasks and work you enjoy is not enough to bring you career happiness and success if you can’t support the strategies, tactics and values of your company and work culture [15:10]
• Examples of times that I didn’t “dig deep enough” to understand what I really wanted and needed in my own career, and why I want you to avoid this costly blunder [16:46]
• How the trap of believing that success will be instant and automatic for you will be detrimental to you and your career journey [22:47]
• A powerful 5-step process to engage in if you wish to make any type of significant change in your career (and life) [27:27]

For More Information:

https://kathycaprino.com/ and https://kathycaprino.com/career-help

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathycaprino

https://www.facebook.com/ElliaCommunications

https://twitter.com/kathycaprino

https://www.instagram.com/kathycaprino/

Resources Mentioned:

Kathy’s Career Path Self-Assessment survey

AND COMING SOON! Kathy’s new Digital “Kathy AI” clone” - available through Delphi.ai!

Wish you had a digital AI career guide and mentor who could answer your career questions whenever you needed support, 24/7? I’ve got just the thing! 

Stay tuned for the launch of  Kathy’s new “Kathy AI” digital career coach platform via Delphi.ai where you can ask (in writing or via audio chat) your most burning career, professional growth and leadership questions and get immediate, on-the-spot tips and answers from Kathy’s AI knowledge hub. Kathy’s AI hub has been trained with over 2.5 million words from her 1,000+ articles, 2 books, many media interviews, over over 295 podcast episodes, webinars, interviews with over 300 experts and more. Stay tuned and I hope you find this new offering helpful!

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2. Mastering interview skills and answering challenging questions effectively.
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5. Strategically using LinkedIn to elevate your profile and stand out.
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7. Evaluating potential job offers with insight.

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QUOTES:

“Fix, strengthen, and change what is broken now, before you leave [your current position]. I promise you it will allow you to be a stronger, more energetic match to the better thing that you want.” [09:30]

“If you are not behind the strategies, tactics, and outcomes that your company is putting out, then you’re not going to be happy, even if you’re doing functional work that you like.” [15:43]

“You’ve got to dig deep to look at what you really want and need in your career. Will it make you the money you want, and will this full-time professional directly be what you want, or would it serve better as a hobby?” [20:21]

“What I see is that people are often not putting in the work. They’re giving up too quickly. You’re not going to have the success that you want if you just throw in the towel when it gets hard.” [24:04]

“Plan for a commitment to making a change, and don’t underestimate that it will take time, money, and energy.” [27:06]

“Get that empowered perspective before you try to move forward because if you’re coming from a place of disempowerment, the whole process isn’t going to go well.” [29:16]

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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

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Feeling frustrated with the results of quick fixes and short-term thinking? Ready to create a bold, lasting positive impact but feel trapped in outdated approaches and systems? This is the episode for you! Today, we’re joined by the visionary Seth Godin, a globally renowned entrepreneur, bestselling author, sought-after speaker, and marketing expert known for his game-changing ideas in business and leadership.

With 23 bestselling books translated into more than 30 languages, including breakthrough books like Unleashing the Ideavirus and This is Marketing and his latest release, This is Strategy, Seth pushes the boundaries of conventional wisdom, offering insights for thinking bigger, anticipating change, and creating real impact in an unpredictable world.

In his new book, Seth challenges readers to shift from reactive tactics to proactive strategy and provides a roadmap for navigating complexity and achieving long-term success. Join us as we unpack key concepts like the importance of empathy in business, the need to adapt to technological shifts, and how understanding invisible systems can unlock new opportunities.

With over a million subscribers to his daily blog, Seth continues to inspire change on a global scale. Be sure to tune in for a dynamic conversation packed with actionable advice on how to thrive in an ever-evolving landscape. You’ll leave ready to think strategically, act boldly, and make your mark!

Key Highlights From This Episode:

• The critical difference between strategy and tactics in a world that pushes compliance. [05:51]
• Empathy as one of the four components of strategy and why it's so important. [09:10]
• Why adaptability is key to success, particularly in industries disrupted by technology. [11:17]
• Your origin story and how transformation happens when you challenge old narratives. [16:18]
• How marketing has shifted from hype to building real connections and driving change. [19:11]
• The power of meeting with like-minded individuals to discuss strategy, not tactics. [21:10]
• Recognizing and navigating the systems that drive industries and consumer behavior. [25:42]
• Four threads of strategy: Systems, Games, Time, and Empathy. [28:55]
• Creating the necessary conditions today for a resilient system to be born tomorrow. [31:19]

For More Information:

Seth Godin

Seth’s Blog

Seth Godin Books

This Is Strategy: Make Better Plans

Seth Godin on LinkedIn

Seth Godin on Facebook

Seth Godin on X

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Read Kathy’s Forbes.com interview with Seth, ‘Seth Godin: What Is Strategy And Why We So Often Get It Wrong’

Find additional links, videos, and other bonus content related to Seth’s #1 bestselling book, This is Strategy, here!

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IS IT FINALLY TIME FOR A TRUE SHIFT IN YOUR CAREER AND LEADERSHIP?

Do you feel ready and excited to make the essential changes you’ve been longing for in your career but need some empowering support to begin?

That help is here!

Join me as I coach and guide you through powerful, proven steps that unlock your fullest and happiest career potential. For a limited time, take advantage of my 10% discount for you, my amazing Finding Brave listeners.

Save 10% on both my top-rated one-on-one 6-session Career & Leadership Breakthrough coaching program AND my Most Powerful You video training course that will help you close the 7 most damaging power and confidence gaps that are blocking thousands of professionals from the success, reward, and impact they want and deserve.

You can participate in both of these programs from the comfort of your own home, at your own pace. Now’s the time. Don’t wait! Build the career you’ve been longing for this year. I’d love to help you.

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What FREE career support?

Make sure to join me on my next FREE career coaching call in my monthly series “Ask Coach Kathy.” In this program, registrants are invited to come on a 45-minute LIVE Zoom call and share their most pressing career challenge or problem that they want help with, and I will give you my best advice right on the call, for free! No question is too large or too small, and it can be about any type of professional issue you’re having. I’d love to help you. It’s time to get some outside support and move forward forward fast.

Sign up at kathycaprino.com/ask-coach-kathy and I’ll see you on the next call.

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Order Kathy’s book The Most Powerful You today (currently in the Top 200 Amazon “Women in Business” Bestsellers!

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

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Sponsor Highlight

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Quotes:

“We need to pause in this moment of change – and say, ‘Yeah, but what's worth doing tomorrow?’ Not just repeating what we did yesterday and holding on for dear life. This is one version of bravery: to claim agency and responsibility.” — @ThisIsSethsBlog [0:07:40]

“Someone who doesn't buy from you is doing exactly the right thing for them. – Our job is to create the conditions for them to decide that the right thing for them is to buy from you.” — @ThisIsSethsBlog [0:10:16]

“I like to help people tell a positive story and make positive change happen, [and marketing] was the place to do it.” — @ThisIsSethsBlog [0:20:24]

“When we see a system undergoing change, that is our opportunity to make a difference.” — @ThisIsSethsBlog [0:20:47]

“Being able to describe to people, ‘The change I seek to make is this, the people I'm seeking to change believe this, and these are exactly who they are;’ it either holds water or it doesn't.” — @ThisIsSethsBlog [0:23:06]

“The goal is not, ‘How can I succeed tomorrow?’ It’s, ‘How do I – plant the right seeds in the right soil so that when I fertilize and water them over time, I’ll have a forest when I need it?’” — @ThisIsSethsBlog [0:30:37]

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!

Does your resume tell the best and most compelling version of your professional accomplishments and story? Joining our show today is top-ranked Executive Resume Writer and Coach, Sarah Johnston, founder of the Briefcase Coach. Sarah is recognized as a LinkedIn “Top Voice” and named one of HR Weekly’s Top 100 Most Influential People in HR and her firm was rated “best” for experienced executives by Balance Careers. A former corporate recruiter and industry insider, Sarah is committed to empowering high-achieving professionals around the world in their job search.

During this candid, revealing conversation, Sarah shares her hard-earned wisdom on the biggest mistakes she sees people making when crafting their resumes, and what you can do instead.

Sarah also shares insights on how resume content should differ from our LinkedIn profiles and the most common resume and LinkedIn mistakes she's encountered. We discuss why relying solely on keywords isn't enough, how networking is evolving, how to effectively disclose gaps in our work experience, and the limitations (and also helpful aspects) of generative AI tools in resume writing.

Finally, Sarah shares how she strikes a key balance between personal and professional identities and sharing on a public platform.

Join us today to learn how to craft the most compelling narratives of your work and career journey and great new ways to uplevel your resume and LinkedIn profile today!

Key Points From This Episode:

• Meet Sarah Johnston, Executive Resume Writer and Coach. [02:33]
• Making a distinction between resume content and a LinkedIn profile. [05:14]
• The two biggest resume mistakes that people make and how to counteract them. [10:06]
• Establishing whether or not to share your ‘dirty little secret’ when writing a resume. [17:44]
• How to approach keywords and leverage the power of networking. [21:26]
• Sarah’s thoughts on using AI tools to get a headstart on writing your resume. [30:16]
• Two of the biggest mistakes Sarah sees people making on LinkedIn. [34:42]
• Balancing personal and professional identities and when to communicate a stance. [38:40]
• Sarah’s closing advice: don’t skip the self-reflection piece of finding a job. [41:20]

For More Information:

Follow Sarah Johnston on LinkedIn. Learn more about her services as the Briefcase Coach.

Follow Sarah on X.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: 

Julie Robinett’s Book, How to Be a Power ConnectorGreenhouse applicant tracking software Zoho Recruit talent acquisition solution

Example: Kate’s Latest Book, Do Less: A Revolutionary Approach to Time and Energy Management for Busy Moms & Do Less Planner

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IS IT FINALLY TIME FOR A TRUE SHIFT IN YOUR CAREER AND LEADERSHIP? GET HANDS-ON HELP TODAY!

Do you feel ready and excited to make the essential changes you’ve been longing for in your career but need some empowering support to begin?

That help is here!

Join me as I coach and guide you through powerful, proven steps that unlock your fullest and happiest career potential. For a limited time, take advantage of my 10% discount for you, my amazing Finding Brave listeners.

Save 10% on both my top-rated one-on-one 6-session Career & Leadership Breakthrough coaching program AND my Most Powerful You video training course that will help you close the 7 most damaging power and confidence gaps that are blocking thousands of professionals from the success, reward, and impact they want and deserve.

You can participate in both of these programs from the comfort of your own home, at your own pace. Now’s the time. Don’t wait! Build the career you’ve been longing for this year. I’d love to help you.

REGISTER NOW and use the 10% discount code BRAVEPOD10 to save 10% on these programs TODAY!

Links:

Career & Leadership Breakthrough 6-session Program

The Most Powerful You Self-Paced Video Training Program

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And Join Kathy’s FREE LIVE Monthly Career Advice Call - ASK COACH KATHY

Hi friends! I wanted to make sure to invite you to join me on my next FREE LIVE career coaching call in my monthly series “Ask Coach Kathy.” In this program, registrants are invited to come on a 45-minute LIVE Zoom call and share their most pressing career challenge or problem that they want help with, and I will give you my best advice right on the call, for free. No question is too large or too small, and it can be about any type of professional issue you’re having. I’d love to help you! It’s time to get some outside support and move forward forward fast.

Sign up at kathycaprino.com/ask-coach-kathy and I’ll see you on the next call.

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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

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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: 

“The resume is very KPI (key performance indicator) and result-driven: we’re going to make sure that we highlight the impact that you’ve had on the business and the bottom line. I view the LinkedIn as two-fold: number one, it’s a story.” — @SarahDJohnston [0:05:23]

“When someone opens your LinkedIn profile to view you and read about you, they only see the first three lines. I want to do everything I can to make that reader click ‘See More’.” — @SarahDJohnston [0:06:03]

“Don’t lie on your resume, but also view the resume as a marketing document. You don’t have to put everything out there, but you have to make sure it’s honest.” — @SarahDJohnston [0:20:34]

“I make my money off of writing resumes, but I will say that a resume alone will not get you a job.” — @SarahDJohnston [0:27:56]

“What ChatGPT can’t do is unearth your value proposition, and that’s what a great resume writer does.” — @SarahDJohnston [0:31:24]

“The one takeaway that I would give to listeners today is to not skip the self-reflection phase of the job search.” — @SarahDJohnston [0:41:20]

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!

What if the secret to standing out and achieving unmatched success was about doing less, not more? Today, we’re joined by former corporate CEO turned professional pot-stirrer, Erin Hatzikostas, to explore how her 50% Rule can help you throw out half the playbook and start competing in a league of your own by embracing authenticity in bold and unexpected ways!

Erin is a global keynote speaker, author, co-host of the podcast, b Cause Work Doesn’t Have to Suck, and coach-consultant. With two books under her belt, including the recently released The 50% Rule, Erin shares what it truly means to be authentic and how it can become your strategic edge.

In this episode, she reveals the data-driven benefits of authenticity in the workplace, how something as simple as your out-of-office notification can spark authenticity, and why the 50% Rule is both an authenticity hack and the formula for transforming from underdog to unmatched success without working harder, doing more, or being better.

You’ll walk away with actionable insights on how to embrace your authentic self, strategically stand out in competitive environments, and apply The 50% Rule to foster innovation, build trust, and achieve success. This episode is packed with stories, tips, and a powerful framework for anyone looking to elevate their career or business. You won’t want to miss it!

Key Highlights From This Episode:

• Erin’s unique definition of authenticity (and why it isn’t all about you!) [04:04]
• What it takes to be an authentic leader and how it can be a strategic advantage. [06:35]
• Data-driven benefits of authenticity in the workplace, from employees to the C-suite. [11:03]
• The crucial distinction between being authentic and doing authentic. [20:45]
• A simple, actionable tip to help you expose who you are in the service of others. [27:12]
• Where the 50% Rule came from and why it’s so impactful in all areas of life. [29:26]
• How to toss out half the rulebook and begin competing in a league of your own. [33:41]
• The power of storytelling: the most underutilized authentic leadership strategy. [36:52]
• Ways that you can connect with Erin, read her books, and soak up her wisdom. [38:21]

For More Information:

b Authentic Inc.

Erin Hatzikostas on LinkedIn

Erin Hatzikostas on Instagram

Erin Hatzikostas on Facebook

Erin Hatzikostas on YouTube

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Watch Erin’s TEDx Talk, 'Why You Don't Have to Compromise For Your Career'

Get your copies of Erin’s books, The 50% Rule: Throw Out Half the Playbook to Start Competing in a League of Your Own and You Do You(ish): Unleash Your Authentic Superpowers to Get the Career You Deserve

Listen to her podcast, b Cause Work Doesn’t Have to Suck.

Kathy’s interview “How To Be the Most Power-Full You” on Erin’s podcast b Cause Work Doesn’t Have To Suck

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IS IT FINALLY TIME FOR A TRUE SHIFT IN YOUR CAREER AND LEADERSHIP?

Do you feel ready and excited to make the essential changes you’ve been longing for in your career but need some empowering support to begin?

That help is here!

Join me as I coach and guide you through powerful, proven steps that unlock your fullest and happiest career potential. For a limited time, take advantage of my 10% discount for you, my amazing Finding Brave listeners.

Save 10% on both my top-rated one-on-one 6-session Career & Leadership Breakthrough coaching program AND my Most Powerful You video training course that will help you close the 7 most damaging power and confidence gaps that are blocking thousands of professionals from the success, reward, and impact they want and deserve.

You can participate in both of these programs from the comfort of your own home, at your own pace. Now’s the time. Don’t wait! Build the career you’ve been longing for this year. I’d love to help you.

REGISTER NOW and use the 10% discount code BRAVEPOD10 to save 10% on these programs TODAY!

Career & Leadership Breakthrough 6-session Program Build Your Confidence and Impact - 10 session Program

The Most Powerful You Self-Paced Video Training Program

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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

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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:

“Authenticity is exposing who you are when people least expect it in the service of others.” — Erin Hatzikostas [0:05:40]

“I’m not saying that you walk in and completely reinvent yourself, but I can guarantee if you start to do little [authenticity experiments], not only will your boss – tolerate it, but they’ll actually be inspired by it.” — Erin Hatzikostas [0:19:54]

“If you had 10 hours to spend on either figuring out who you are or who you want to be, – spend nine of those on the latter.” — Erin Hatzikostas [0:23:42]

“What was just a self-help, get-over-your-crap tool turned into – the formula for going from underdog to unmatched without having to work harder, do more, and be better.” — Erin Hatzikostas [0:33:05]

“I want [people] not only to have success but to do it in a way where you’re – in [your] own league.” — Erin Hatzikostas [0:35:54]

“Storytelling is the most underutilized authenticity/authentic leadership strategy ever because people remember stories 22 times more than facts and figures.” — Erin Hatzikostas [0:37:50]

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!

If you could never work in your chosen career again, would you be relieved, or would you be disappointed? Dr. Tessa West is a Professor of Psychology at New York University, a leading expert on the science of social relationships, and a researcher focusing on how to improve communication between employees, bosses, and hiring professionals. She regularly contributes to the The Wall Street Journal among other noted publications. She is the author of two books, Jerks at Work which she talked about on her first visit to Finding Brave , and most recently, Job Therapy: Finding Work That Works for You which focuses on finding out and understanding the psychological source of your unhappiness at work and then taking a series of carefully orchestrated steps to find a career with long-term staying power. During this rich conversation, Tessa shares key insights from Job Therapy. To kick off our discussion, we explore what it might look like to reframe your career by thinking of it as you would a romantic relationship or partnership. She shares how feeling that she was being a jerk to her coworkers sparked the concept of her first book before unpacking the five forms of job dissatisfaction and their true roots. We discuss the importance of understanding that we only see the surface of the lives of others (and make many erroneous judgments about what other people have that we don’t) and why identifying your own core transferrable skills is a superpower. In closing, she shares a powerful tip on truly getting to know yourself in meaningful and productive ways.

Tessa’s grounded perspective in research paired with acute self-awareness makes for deeply insightful listening and learning.

Key Highlights From This Episode:

• Reframing your career as a relationship to understand the complexity and journey of it. [05:34]
• How being a jerk to her coworkers sparked the concept for her book, Jerks at Work. [11:01]
• Three of the five most common forms of dissatisfaction and their source. [13:54]
• How a theory behind a happy marriage mirrors what it might look like to have a good career. [24:27]
• The importance of realizing that we are not aware of the day-to-day of other people’s lives. [27:40]
• Why a Crisis of Identity is the most common category that people fall into. [29:41]
• Identifying the core skills that can be transferred from one career to another. [33:30]
• What is really necessary to know yourself: try to be a scientific observer of your own experiences. [41:46]

For More Information:

Tessa West

Tessa West on X

Tessa West on Instagram

Tessa West on LinkedIn

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: 

Eli Finkel’s book: The All-or-Nothing Marriage: How the Best Marriages WorkTessa’s latest book: Job Therapy: Finding Work That Works for YouTessa’s first book: Jerks at Work

Tessa’s first visit to the show: Episode 240

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There’s nothing on this market like this program and spots are very limited so sign up now at mostpowerfulyou.com. When you register by Sept. 25th as an early bird, you’ll save $300 and get 7 fantastic bonuses. I’ve delivered aspects of this training to over 100 organizations worldwide (including at a division of the United Nations) and participants have called it transformative and life-changing. I’m confident this course will move you forward in thrilling ways.

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Do you have a story that can change the world? Bobby Umar, a 5x TEDx Speaker and Inc Magazine Top 100 Leadership Speaker, believes you do. With over 20 years of experience delivering powerful keynotes across four continents, Bobby is a master at helping individuals unlock their potential through authentic connection and heart-based leadership. Bobby is the founder of the Thought Leadership Branding Club, and his influence in the arenas of networking, social media, and personal branding is inspiring. Through his guidance, thousands of individuals have harnessed their true potential to achieve lasting impact in their professional and personal lives.

In this episode, Bobby shares the biggest obstacles people face when trying to land a TEDx talk and how we can best tackle this challenge. He outlines the key steps to securing a TEDx stage, emphasizing the importance of having the right topic, idea, title, and application. Bobby believes each of us has a unique story and experience with the potential to impact lives and change the world.

Tune in to discover how a TEDx talk can elevate your personal brand, build credibility, and grow your career. Bobby’s expert advice will empower you to take the steps necessary to become a recognized thought leader and leverage your story to generate exciting positive change. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how to make your mark with a TEDx talk!

Key Highlights From This Episode:

• Why doing a TEDx talk is so important. [05:22]
• The biggest challenges of doing a TEDx talk. [06:39]
• Which of Bobby’s TEDx talks stands out the most to him and why. [10:04]
• Why anyone can do a TEDx talk: every single one of us has a story. [13:33]
• The three key pieces required for landing a TEDx talk. [16:30]
• Tips for connecting with a TEDx event that’s right for you. [19:33]
• The size of your following and the role it plays in landing a TEDx talk. [23:35]
• Bobby’s signature methodology for landing a TEDx talk and why it consistently works. [27:52]
• The biggest blunders Bobby has seen people make at their TEDx talks. [29:23]
• Two essential things that people who want to do a TEDx talk need to know. [33:36]

For More Information:

Bobby UmarBobby Umar on LinkedInBobby Umar LinkedIn Company Page

Bobby Umar on TikTok

Bobby Umar on X

Bobby Umar on Facebook

Bobby Umar on Instagram

Bobby Umar on YouTube

Bobby Umar on Medium

Thought Leadership Branding Club

DYPB (Discover Your Personal Brand)

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

For a 6-month program that guarantees you land a TEDx Talk, join Bobby Umar’s TEDx Mastery IntensiveTake part in the Thought Leadership Branding Club Membership Community – become one of the first 100 Founding Members and lock in your special intro price forever Don’t miss out on weekly audio rooms on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and monthly live streams on the 3rd Wednesday, all on LinkedInWatch Bobby Umar’s TEDx Talks: Could You Change a Person's Life in 20 Seconds?, School-Learning to Fly, and The 5 Cs of ConnectionAlso check out Kathy Caprino’s TEDx Talk Time to Brave Up

Recommended TED talks we mentioned:Nancy Duarte - The Secret Structure of Great Talks Shawn Achor - The Happy Secret To Better Work

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Join Kathy’s 8-week LIVE COURSE “THE MOST POWERFUL YOU” THIS FALL

Hi everyone, it’s Kathy! I’m thrilled you’re here today because I have something truly exciting to share. My 8-week LIVE course, 'The Most Powerful You,' is now open for early bird enrollment!

The course kicks off October 3rd, and if you register by September 25th, you’ll save $300 and receive 7 exclusive bonuses.

This course is the perfect companion to my book, The Most Powerful You: 7 Bravery-Boosting Paths to Career Bliss, and I can confidently say there’s nothing else like it out there that supports women’s transformational growth in this way. Over our 8 weeks together, I’ll personally guide you through critical steps to close the 7 most damaging power and confidence gaps that hold women back from creating a fulfilling, impactful, and successful career.

What’s the ultimate outcome? By recognizing and closing these gaps, you’ll transform and elevate how you see yourself, and how you communicate, lead, work, and engage with others. This profound shift empowers you to finally overcome those lingering, difficult challenges so you can make the impact – with the fulfillment and success - you’ve always dreamed of.

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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

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Quotes: 

“TEDx is the best way to have the most impact with the shortest amount of time spent on doing so.” — @raehanbobby [0:05:49]

“People who are speakers – or even people who are thought leaders, have a message for the world. We're trying to serve the audience [and] serve the people that we know will resonate with what we're talking about.” — @raehanbobby [0:15:21]

“Everything you have is an asset.” — @raehanbobby [0:23:49]

“Every single person that I've worked with on TEDx, and has followed my signature methodology, they've all landed the TEDx talk.” — @raehanbobby [0:28:00]

“A lot of people think of personal branding as a means to stand out, which is true, but the really big benefit of personal branding is clarity, purpose, and direction on who you are, who you serve, and the path to move forward.” — @raehanbobby [0:33:58]

“Own that story, share it with the world, and truly make an impact.” — @raehanbobby [0:35:07]

Watch our Finding Brave episodes on YouTube!

Don’t forget – you can watch Finding Brave guests on video as well as audio! 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!

Modern life bombards us with stresses our bodies are not physically equipped (or evolved) to handle. It’s no wonder so many of us are overwhelmed and struggling. Luckily, there are effective strategies and tools to help manage and reduce stress. You just need to learn how to tap into them. Here today to help us better navigate life’s stressors is Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe, an internationally acclaimed speaker and resiliency expert. With over 18 years of experience in education and psychology, Dr. Robyne is renowned for her transformative approach to stress management and personal wellness. She is also the award-winning author of Calm Within the Storm: A Pathway to Everyday Resiliency and her new book, Stress Wisely: How to Be Well in an Unwell World. In today’s conversation, you’ll hear Robyne share her expert insights as we delve into practical methods for building resilience and finding balance amidst the chaos. We discuss the five pillars of resilience, from belonging and acceptance to hope and humor, before unpacking the pivotal role of each in maintaining our well-being. Robyne also shares her powerful thoughts on self-compassion, why you can’t shame yourself into doing better, and how our historical ability to adapt continuously inspires her to feel hope for the future. Tune in to discover how to break free from the stress cycle, build periods of rest into your routine, and harness emotional intelligence to create a healthier, happier life! Key Highligts From This Episode:

• Defining resiliency and our innate ability to show up for those who depend on us. [05:32]
• Unpacking the power of hope and how it fits into resiliency. [08:28]
• Signs of toxic positivity and the self-awareness required to reach your goals. [13:17]
• Why we aren’t physically equipped for modern life and how to build in periods of rest. [15:52]
• Tuning into self-awareness and your body’s attempts to reregulate. [21:17]
• The five pillars of resilience: belonging, perspective, acceptance, hope, and humor. [23:47]
• How to acknowledge and address deep existential fears. [35:31]
• Where you can find Dr. Robyne and her latest book online. [39:04]

For More Information:

Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe

Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe on LinkedIn

Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe on X

Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe on Facebook

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: 

Check out Dr. Robyne’s award-winning book Calm Within the Storm: A Pathway to Everyday ResiliencyDiscover life-changing lessons in her latest work Stress Wisely: How to Be Well in an Unwell World

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IS IT FINALLY TIME FOR A TRUE SHIFT IN YOUR CAREER AND LEADERSHIP?

Do you feel ready and excited to make the essential changes you’ve been longing for in your career but need some empowering support to begin?

That help is here!

Join me as I coach and guide you through powerful, proven steps that unlock your fullest and happiest career potential. For a limited time, take advantage of my 10% discount for you, my amazing Finding Brave listeners.

Save 10% on both my top-rated one-on-one 6-session Career & Leadership Breakthrough coaching program AND my The Most Powerful You video training course that will help you close the 7 most damaging power and confidence gaps that are blocking thousands of professionals from the success, reward, and impact they want and deserve.

You can participate in both of these programs from the comfort of your own home, at your own pace. Now’s the time. Don’t wait! Build the career you’ve been longing for this year. I’d love to help you.

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Hi folks! I’m thrilled to share that I’m offering a new Fall 2024 session of my 8-week coaching and training course The Most Powerful You starting October 3rd! 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 Group Coaching calls with me
• 8 Confidence-Boosting Video Training Modules
• A Step-by-by process for boosting your Career, Confidence and Impact
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• A Private Online Support Group  for Members
• 8 GREAT early-bird bonuses
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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 100 organizations and academic institutions worldwide (including at 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!

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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

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Do you ever get the sinking feeling that, no matter how hard you work or what you do, it’s never enough? Our culture is stuck in an old paradigm that views success as a destination rather than a journey, attainable by only the lucky few at the top. But what if there was another way?

For insight into her “new paradigm of success,” we are joined by Brooke Taylor, a Transformational Career Coach for women, former Marketing Lead at Google, and global expert in a phenomenon she has coined the Success Wound, which is the pain high-achievers experience when they mistake their success for self-worth.

In this episode, Brooke breaks down some of the most common misconceptions that high-achievers have about success and shares her game-changing methodology to create a powerfully aligned life on your own terms and transform your relationship with success forever.

Tuning in, you’ll learn about the five types of unfulfilled achievers, how your Success Wound might be driving your “success ideal,” and actionable steps you can take to begin to heal. If you’re ready to build a dream career (and an even better life), this episode is for you!

Key Points From This Episode:

• Defining the Success Wound and how it manifests differently in men and women. [04:57]
• What your success ideal might look like when it’s driven by your Success Wound. [11:16]
• Common misconceptions about success and the five "unfulfilled achiever” archetypes. [14:16]
• How to identify whether you’re operating from your wounding or your wholeness. [18:40]
• The sometimes unseen impact of paradoxical expectations of success for women. [23:25]
• Inherently patriarchal capitalistic cultural notions that inform our success ideals. [27:33]
• Why we need to shift our being, working, and thinking to heal the Success Wound. [28:52]
• What a state of aligned ambition looks like and why it’s so important. [32:09]

For More Information:

Brooke Taylor Coaching

Brooke Taylor on LinkedIn

Brooke Taylor on Instagram

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

To discover what 1% of female leaders know that you don’t, sign up for Brooke’s Finally Fulfilled Group Coaching Program!

Get proven steps to reclaim your fulfillment, self-worth, and career clarity with her Healing the Success Wound Mini-Course.

What type of unfulfilled achiever are you? Find out with this quiz.

Read ‘Successful Women Share Advice on How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome at Work’.

Check out the ‘Top Career Coaches For Women’, featuring Kathy and Brooke!

Understand what motivates you to take action with Kathy’s Dominant Action Style Quiz.

Watch 'America Ferrera's Iconic Barbie Speech'.

Get your copy of Never Enough: When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic – and What We Can Do About It by Jennifer Breheny Wallace.

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IS IT FINALLY TIME FOR A TRUE SHIFT IN YOUR CAREER AND LEADERSHIP?

Do you feel ready and excited to make the essential changes you’ve been longing for in your career but need some empowering support to begin?

That help is here!

Join me as I coach and guide you through powerful, proven steps that unlock your fullest and happiest career potential. For a limited time, take advantage of my 10% discount for you, my amazing Finding Brave listeners.

Save 10% on both my top-rated one-on-one 6-session Career & Leadership Breakthrough coaching program AND my Most Powerful You video training course that will help you close the 7 most damaging power and confidence gaps that are blocking thousands of professionals from the success, reward, and impact they want and deserve.

You can participate in both of these programs from the comfort of your own home, at your own pace. Now’s the time. Don’t wait! Build the career you’ve been longing for this year. I’d love to help you.

REGISTER NOW and use the 10% discount code BRAVEPOD10 to save 10% on these programs TODAY!

Career & Leadership Breakthrough 6-session Program

The Most Powerful You Self-Paced Video Training Program

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Hi, folks! Kathy here. So, are you thinking of launching a new podcast or have you been at it a while and recognize it’s time for more or better production help to create the best podcast you can? I totally understand — I’ve been podcasting for over 6 years and know how challenging it can be. That’s why I’m very excited to share key info about the great product team I’m using called We Edit Podcasts. I’ve been working with them for well over a year, and I’ve been so happy with the results!

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One in five people is estimated to be neurodivergent, yet efforts to achieve large-scale neuroinclusion in the workplace have largely failed due to superficial “check-the-box” strategies. Cognitive scientist, author, board director, business leader, and neurodivergent employer Dr. Maureen Dunne knows from lived experience and extensive research that we can harness the power of neurodiverse talent to help organizations build thriving cultures. Her national bestselling book, The Neurodiversity Edge, introduces a transformative framework for addressing “the most important human resources opportunity of the 21st century.” As you’ll discover in today’s episode, creating a neuroinclusive workplace isn't just the right thing to do; it can also be a massive competitive advantage.

Join us as Maureen highlights common misunderstandings about neuroinclusion and explains why we need to break free from society’s neurotypical script to embrace the strengths of brains that work differently. She also reveals how organizations can take a values-driven approach to build a culture of sustained authentic inclusion and leverage the enormous untapped talent pool defined by cognitive differences.

For actionable strategies that can transform your organization's approach to inclusion and unlock the potential of neurodiverse talent, tune in today!

Key Highlights From This Episode:

• An important definition of neurodiversity as a strengths-based framework. [05:25]
• Ways the average workplace excludes neurodivergent talent (and why it’s a pitfall). [06:42]
• Why “sustained authentic inclusion” is key for building a thriving workplace culture. [11:46]
• How Maureen’s own neurodivergent experiences inspired her to advocate for others. [14:40]
• Insight into the apparent rise of neurodivergent diagnoses in our society today. [21:20]
• What organizations need to do to correct biases against neurodivergent employees. [23:49]
• Updating the interview process to accommodate excellent neurodivergent candidates. [29:27]
• How openly neurodivergent leaders promote neurodiversity-friendly cultures. [33:59]
• Accessible tips for shattering stereotypes and creating more inclusive communities. [36:37]

For More Information:

Dr. Maureen Dunne

The Neurodiversity Edge

Dr. Maureen Dunne on LinkedIn

Dr. Maureen Dunne on Instagram

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Get your copy of Maureen's book, The Neurodiversity Edge: The Essential Guide to Embracing Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, and Other Neurological Differences for Any Organization, or listen to it on Audible.

Take Kathy’s 6 Dominant Action Styles Quiz to learn how you take action!

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IS IT FINALLY TIME FOR A TRUE SHIFT IN YOUR CAREER AND LEADERSHIP?

Do you feel ready and excited to make the essential changes you’ve been longing for in your career but need some empowering support to begin?

That help is here!

Join me as I coach and guide you through powerful, proven steps that unlock your fullest and happiest career potential. For a limited time, take advantage of my 10% discount for you, my amazing Finding Brave listeners.

Save 10% on both my top-rated one-on-one 6-session Career & Leadership Breakthrough coaching program AND my Most Powerful You video training course that will help you close the 7 most damaging power and confidence gaps that are blocking thousands of professionals from the success, reward, and impact they want and deserve.

You can participate in both of these programs from the comfort of your own home, at your own pace. Now’s the time. Don’t wait! Build the career you’ve been longing for this year. I’d love to help you.

REGISTER NOW and use the 10% discount code BRAVEPOD10 to save 10% off these programs TODAY!

Career & Leadership Breakthrough 6-session Program

The Most Powerful You Self-Paced Video Training Program

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Need some great podcast production support? Check out We Edit Podcasts!

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They’re a full-service production agency and their services give me access to a wonderful team of seasoned audio engineers and editors who help create a polished, professional sound. And they work hard to ensure that my particular podcasting approach and style comes through in every episode. They also help me make sure my guests are reflected in the best possible light through the creation of terrific show notes, which is an important part of the show for me. Their process is easy and streamlined, and their responsiveness and customer service are terrific too.

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Do you want to reconnect with yourself and fully reclaim your power? Intentionality might be the key. To guide you on this healing and transformative journey, we welcome Finnian Kelly, the founder of Intentionality Inc., a sought-after speaker and executive coach, a leading breathwork facilitator, and the author of Intentionality: A Groundbreaking Guide to Breath, Consciousness, and Radical Self-Transformation.

Known as the “Business Mystic,” Finnian helps world-changing leaders use his unique Intentionality methodology to achieve new levels of fulfillment, growth, and consciousness in their creative endeavors, relationships, and overall wellbeing.

Drawing from his experiences of creating and selling multimillion-dollar companies and overcoming personal upheavals, Finnian shares his step-by-step process for manifesting Intentionality into success. Join us as we explore the practice of recoding to invest in positive loops over negative ones, the role of choice in Finnian’s definition of intentionality, and the confronting yet liberating realization that we contribute to everything that happens in our lives.

And listen to the full episode for a powerful and transformative live coaching/healing experience that Finnian generously walked me through, that was truly groundbreaking for me.

As you’ll discover, intentionality is so much more than just a concept. It’s a profound shift in consciousness that will enable you to experience what life has to offer more fully.

Key Points From This Episode:

• A deep desire to experience life differently that led Finnian to this work. [04:43]
• The transformative potential of trauma and why we don’t necessarily need to break down to break through. [06:38]
• What intentionality means to Finnian and the role that choice and feelings play. [14:30]
• A compelling live coaching session with Kathy that illustrates the process of awareness, acceptance, recoding, action, and manifestation. [18:15]
• How uncovering a traumatic memory from Kathy’s young adult life revealed a powerful new insight into a key challenge she faces today. [35:17]
• An overview of the framework of Finnian's book and how you can apply it in your life. [39:07]
• What it looks like in practice to take a feelings-first approach to living and leadership. [42:10]
• Where you can go to soak up Finnian’s wisdom (and even meet him in person!) [43:28]

For More Information:

Finnian Kelly

Cascada

Finnian Kelly on Instagram

Finnian Kelly on Facebook

Finnian Kelly on LinkedIn

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Secure your copy of Finnian’s book, Intentionality: A Groundbreaking Guide to Breath, Consciousness, and Radical Self-Transformation!

Kathy’s recommended read, Journey of Souls: Case Studies of Life Between Lives.

Finnian's recommended read, The Presence Process: A Journey into Present Moment Awareness.

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TIME FOR A TRUE SHIFT IN YOUR CAREER AND LEADERSHIP? 

Is it finally time to make the change you’ve been longing for in your career but you just can’t figure out how to begin?

It’s time for help and time to invest in yourself, and finally understand—and shift—what hasn’t been working for you, from the job or field to the way you’re treated, the outcomes you’re supporting, the compensation you receive, the leadership impact you’re able to make, and more. Join me as I coach and guide you through powerful, proven steps that unlock your fullest and happiest potential. For a limited time, take advantage of my 10% discount for you, my amazing Finding Brave listeners. Save 10% on both my one-on-one 6-session Career & Leadership Breakthrough coaching program and my Most Powerful You video training course that helps you close the 7 most damaging power and confidence gaps that are blocking you from the success and reward you deserve.

You can participate in both of these programs from the comfort of your own home, at your own pace. Now’s the time. Don’t wait! Build the career you’ve been longing for. And do it now. I’d love to help you. 

REGISTER NOW and use the 10% discount code BRAVEPOD10 to save 10% off these programs TODAY!

Career & Leadership Breakthrough 6-session Program

The Most Powerful You Self-Paced Video Training Program

———————

Need some great podcast production support? Check out We Edit Podcasts!

Are you thinking of launching a new podcast or have you been at it a while and recognize it’s time for more or better production help to create the best podcast you can? I totally understand — I’ve been podcasting for over 6 years and know how challenging it can be. That’s why I’m very excited to share key info about the great product team I’m using called We Edit Podcasts. I’ve been working with them for well over a year, and I’ve been so happy with the results!

They’re a full-service production agency and their services give me access to a wonderful team of seasoned audio engineers and editors who help create a polished, professional sound. And they work hard to ensure that my particular podcasting approach and style comes through in every episode. They also help me make sure my guests are reflected in the best possible light through the creation of terrific show notes, which is an important part of the show for me. Their process is easy and streamlined, and their responsiveness and customer service are terrific too.

If you’re ready for better production help, definitely check them out and take advantage of their FREE trial episode, allowing you to sample their process and quality to see if it’s a great fit for you. I’m confident you’ll love them. Just paste this link into your browser:

>> http://weeditpodcasts.com/findingbrave