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Podcast
March 4, 2026
The 5 Minute Daily Habit That Transforms Leadership Teams in 90 Days
In this episode of the Small Brave Moves Podcast, leadership expert Nicole Bianchi explores why leadership avoidance quietly erodes authority, culture, and performance, and how disciplined micro-courage — just five intentional minutes a day — can radically transform how leaders and teams show up. 
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Podcast
February 25, 2026
Train Your Brain to Be Braver: The Science-Backed Way to Be a More Confident Leader
In this episode of the Small Brave Moves Podcast, Nicole Bianchi explores the neuroscience of brave leadership and reveals why courage is not a personality trait — but a trainable skill rooted in brain science.
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Podcast
February 18, 2026
Why High-Performing Leaders Overfunction and How to Shift Before It Becomes Burnout
In this powerful episode of the Small Brave Moves Podcast, executive leadership coach and bestselling author Nicole Bianchi addresses a silent epidemic among high-performing leaders: overfunctioning.
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Podcast
October 29, 2025
Leading Through a War Zone: Uncertainty, Hope, and Conquering Yourself with Melanie Marshall
In this powerful episode of the Small Brave Moves podcast, Nicole Bianchi sits down with Melanie Marshall — award-winning speaker, filmmaker, and former BBC journalist who spent two decades reporting from some of the most dangerous places on earth.
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August 27, 2025
The Power of One: How Every Leader Can Individually Contribute to Team Culture & Success
In this episode of the Small Brave Moves podcast, we explore one of the most overlooked truths about leadership and culture: you don’t need a title to make an impact. When uncertainty is swirling – reorgs, layoffs, AI disruption, hybrid confusion.
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Podcast
July 16, 2025
How to Lead with Flow and Ease
In this episode of the Small Brave Moves podcast, we’re exploring something that might seem like a luxury—but is actually a leadership necessity: Flow and Ease®. If you’re a high-achieving leader who’s feeling overwhelmed, overbooked, or stretched thin, this conversation is for you.
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June 18, 2025
Slow Down to Speed Up: Why Strategic Pauses Make You a Better Leader
In this episode of the Small Brave Moves podcast, we challenge the hustle culture myth that faster is always better—and explore why the bravest leaders are the ones who dare to slow down. 
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June 4, 2025
How Brave Leaders Bounce Back from Failure
In this episode of the Small Brave Moves podcast, we explore one of the hardest but most necessary parts of leadership—recovering from failure. Whether it’s a misstep, a missed deadline, or a moment you wish you could take back, failure is inevitable for every leader.
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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 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 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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