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February 2025

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Podcast
February 26, 2025
How Toxic Workplaces Led 2 HR Executives to Become Leadership + Culture Coaches with Lindsay White
In this episode of the Small Brave Moves podcast, I sit down with Lindsay White, a leadership coach, people strategy expert, and founder of High Voltage Leadership. With 15+ years in corporate HR, Lindsay and I share a common story—navigating toxic workplaces.
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Blog
February 25, 2025
Are You Having Enough 1:1s with Your Team Members?
It’s easy to let these fears push 1:1s down the priority list. But as leaders, we must be brave enough to overcome those fears and make consistent, meaningful 1:1s a cornerstone of how we lead.
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Podcast
February 19, 2025
Active Listening Is Your Leadership Superpower with Heather Younger
Most leaders think they’re great listeners—until they realize they’re missing the most critical step. In this episode of the Small Brave Moves podcast, I am joined by leadership expert Heather Younger to break down the 5-step framework.
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Blog
February 18, 2025
How to Work With Toxic People While Protecting Your Peace and Thriving
In leadership, it’s important to shift our focus inward. Instead of trying to fix toxic coworkers, let’s lean into conquering ourselves, not others—because the most powerful way to rise above the chaos is to master our own reactions and behaviors.
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Podcast
February 12, 2025
How Curiosity Drives Innovation and Growth in Leadership
In this episode of the Small Brave Moves podcast, we dive into the transformative power of relentless curiosity in leadership. Whether you’re navigating high-stakes negotiations, leading through uncertainty, or striving to build a more innovative team, curiosity is the secret weapon that unlocks better solutions and deeper connections.
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Blog
February 11, 2025
What Does Employee Engagement Mean in 2025?
Employee engagement isn’t about ping pong tables and pizza Fridays —it’s about connection, clarity, and commitment. And as we step into 2025, the stakes are higher than ever. So, let’s get real and talk about:
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Press
February 6, 2025
Forbes Feature: Avoiding Difficult Conversations Affects Your Business’ Bottom Line

Nicole was featured in Forbes, and it was selected as an Editor’s Pick!  The article dives into how avoiding tough conversations in leadership is costing businesses more than they realize—not just in revenue, but in lost productivity and employee disengagement/turnover.

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Podcast
February 5, 2025
How to Fire Someone with Compassion and Integrity Featuring Mark Hunter The Sales Hunter
What happens when you have to make one of the toughest leadership decisions—letting someone go? In this episode of the Small Brave Moves podcast, Nicole Bianchi sits down with sales and leadership expert Mark Hunter.
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Blog
February 4, 2025
The Power of Scripting for Clear, Confident Leadership Communication
Tough conversations are a staple of leadership, but they don’t have to be intimidating. By leveraging the power of scripting and strategic conversation starters, you can transform these challenging discussions into opportunities for growth and connection.
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