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In this episode, Kimberly introduces the 5 Types of Speakers framework—a game-changing lens for identifying your natural speaking style instead of trying to copy someone else's. She shares a vulnerable story about feeling intimidated at a speaker event, seeing other speakers with detailed stage charts and technical prep, only to realize that her authentic, in-the-moment style was exactly what made her powerful on stage.

This framework isn't about putting you in a box—it's about giving you permission to stop comparing yourself to speakers who operate in a completely different lane. Kimberly shows you how to lean into YOUR strengths. Most powerful speakers are actually a blend of types, and understanding yours is the first step to building authentic visibility.

What You'll Learn in this Episode:

• The 5 Types of Speakers: Motivational, Thought Leader, Entertainer, Subject Matter Expert, and Educator—and how to identify which one(s) you are

• Why the "Educator" type is the most accessible path for professionals who don't think they have a dramatic story or specialized credentials

• Why most powerful speakers are actually a blend of 2 types—and how your type can evolve over time

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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

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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
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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:

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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?

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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

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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

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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

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Do you hold back from sharing your accomplishments because you're afraid of sounding self-centered? In this episode of Your Next Move, Kimberly Brown challenges one of the most common fears high-achieving women face: the belief that visibility = bragging. If you've ever hesitated before hitting "publish," skipped a networking event, or downplayed your success to avoid making others uncomfortable—this episode is for you. 🎧 Listen in for:

• Why "not wanting to brag" is often fear in disguise
• A mindset shift that unlocks more promotions, partnerships, and pay
• Real-life examples of what changes when you finally show up
• 4 easy ways to build visibility that feel natural, not forced

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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.

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.

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