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Practical insights, honest perspectives, and frameworks you can apply before your next meeting. Updated weekly, written for leaders who are serious about getting better.

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May 28, 2025
How Negative Self Talk is Sabotaging Your Credibility as a Leader
In this episode of the Small Brave Moves podcast, we tackle the hidden leadership habit that’s sabotaging your confidence and credibility—negative self-talk.
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May 21, 2025
Executive Health Lessons Every Leader Needs with Julie Griffin
In this episode of the Small Brave Moves podcast, we’re stepping into a different kind of brave leadership—the leadership of your health. I’m joined by Julie Griffin, executive health coach, certified functional medicine health coach, and former corporate HR leader with over 30 years of experience.
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May 14, 2025
Alan Utley on Fanatical Grace: The Leadership Shift That Detoxifies Workplaces
In this episode of the Small Brave Moves podcast, we explore what it really takes to detoxify a workplace and lead with courage and grace. I’m joined by Alan Utley, keynote speaker, certified leadership coach, and the HR pro behind the concept of fanatical grace.
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May 7, 2025
Butterfly Moments: The Power of Micro-Transformation in How You Lead
In this episode of the Small Brave Moves podcast, we explore the concept of butterfly moments—those seemingly small but powerful shifts in thought or behavior that spark meaningful transformation in your leadership journey.
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April 30, 2025
Why Great Leaders Embrace Conflict, Not Avoid It
In this episode of the Small Brave Moves podcast, we tackle one of the most misunderstood elements of leadership: conflict. While most leaders shy away from it, the truth is that conflict—when handled well—can be a powerful catalyst for trust, innovation, and accountability.
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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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April 16, 2025
Leading Through AI Disruption with Trent Gillespie
Are you leading your team through disruption—or waiting to be disrupted? In this episode of the Small Brave Moves podcast, we explore what it really takes to lead through disruption and embrace innovation, especially in the age of AI.
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April 9, 2025
Why Every Leader Needs a Clear Leadership Philosophy (and How to Write Yours)
If I stopped you in the hallway and asked, ‘What’s your leadership philosophy?’—would you have an answer? In this episode of the Small Brave Moves podcast, we explore why having a personal leadership philosophy is one of the most important tools for leading with clarity and confidence.
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April 2, 2025
The Secret to Sustainable Leadership: How to Set Boundaries at Work as an Executive Leader
In this episode of the Small Brave Moves podcast, we unpack one of the most underrated leadership tools: boundaries. Setting them isn’t selfish—it’s a bold act of self-respect, clarity, and effectiveness.
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March 26, 2025
How to Turn Setbacks Into Comebacks: The Power of Positive Self-Talk with Cam F. Awesome
In this episode of the Small Brave Moves podcast, we explore the transformative power of mindset, resilience, and reframing failure. I’m joined by the unforgettable Cam F. Awesome—12-time national boxing champion, former captain of Team USA, and now a dynamic speaker on positive self-talk, confidence, and resilience.
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March 19, 2025
Embracing Uncertainty: How Brave Leaders Navigate the Unknown
Uncertainty is inevitable—but how you handle it defines your leadership. In this episode of Small Brave Moves, we explore the power of embracing uncertainty in leadership and life. From navigating unexpected challenges to making bold decisions when the path ahead is unclear.
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March 12, 2025
Hope-Driven Leadership: How to Inspire Resilience and Navigate Challenges
Brave leaders don’t just imagine a better world—they take action to create it. In this episode of the Small Brave Moves podcast, we explore what it truly means to be a hope-driven leader. Leadership isn’t just about strategies and decisions—it’s about inspiring resilience, creating pathways to success, and instilling belief in a better future.

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