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July 2, 2025
How to Navigate Tough Talks in Leadership No Matter How The Other Person Reacts
In this episode of the Small Brave Moves podcast, we dive into one of the biggest reasons leaders avoid hard conversations—the fear of emotional reactions. Whether it’s tears, silence, deflection.
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April 23, 2025
How to Work with Toxic People: What Brave Leaders Do Differently
In this episode of the Small Brave Moves podcast, we dive into one of the most challenging aspects of leadership—working with toxic people. Whether it’s a difficult colleague, boss, or client, toxic behaviors can chip away at your energy, confidence, and clarity.
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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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November 20, 2024
Moving On: How to Establish a New Path Forward From a Project, Position, or Relationship When It’s Just Not Working Anymore (Five Tough Talks)
n this episode of the Small Brave Moves podcast, we tackle one of the toughest conversations in leadership—the “Moving On” talk. This conversation is about establishing a new path forward when a project, position, or relationship is no longer working.
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November 13, 2024
Being Better: What To Do When Someone On Your Team Isn’t Showing Up as Their Best Self (Five Tough Talks)
In this episode of the Small Brave Moves podcast, we dive into the “Being Better” conversation—one of the Five Tough Talks® every leader should be ready to have. When a team member isn’t showing up as their best self consistently, it’s essential to step in with compassion and clarity.
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November 6, 2024
What’s Going On?: Exploring Shifts in Employee Behavior, Performance, or Relationships (Five Tough Talks)
In this episode of the Small Brave Moves podcast, we explore the importance of the “What’s Going On” conversation—one of the Five Tough Talks every leader must master. This conversation is essential for addressing subtle yet impactful shifts in behavior.

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