Finding Brave with Kathy Caprino helps listeners access the courage they need to honor their true passions, talents, and values in life and work, and leverage them for more success and happiness. Listen in as Kathy and her inspiring, top-level guests share a wealth of strategies and tips for building a braver, more rewarding life and career.
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Despite what the headlines suggest, most professionals aren't as far behind on AI as they think they are. In this episode, I'm joined by Raman Rai , an award-winning AI product and deployment leader, to explore what it really takes to thrive as AI transforms the workplace. Raman has helped organizations move AI from strategy into real-world adoption, working with Fortune 100 companies, early-stage…
Disruption is often viewed as something to avoid or manage. But what if it could become one of the most effective catalysts for meaningful change? In this episode of Finding Brave , I sit down with Dr. Patrick Leddin to unpack why disruption is not the enemy many of us believe it to be, and how learning to work with it can truly transform our lives and careers. Dr. Patrick Leddin is a former…
Often, our most important growth comes from letting go of who we think we're supposed to be. And for many women, their 40s can be a transformative decade of reexamining long-held expectations and getting closer to who they really are. In this episode of Finding Brave , I have the pleasure of sitting down with journalist and author Stacey Lindsay to explore why this often misunderstood decade…
What if many of the behaviors we dismiss as laziness or "not getting it together" are actually signs that someone's brain works differently? In this episode of Finding Brave , Kathy Caprino welcomes Kristen Pressner , a trailblazing people leader helping reshape conversations around neurodiversity, ADHD, and human potential. As Chief People Officer for prominent multinational, Nokia, Kristen is a…
You can be confident and capable, and still hold yourself back. So what's actually stopping you from moving forward? In this episode of Finding Brave , Kathy Caprino welcomes back returning guest Dr. Cindy McGovern to explore why confidence alone does not drive change, and why we often hold ourselves back even when we know we're ready to move forward. Known as the "First Lady of Sales," Dr. Cindy…
What if the thing that's been standing in our way financially is actually just a part of us that's trying to protect us? In this episode, Kathy welcomes former financial adviser, somatic money coach, and author, Catherine Morgan , back to the show to talk about money blocks and fears, and why financial issues aren't often caused by a lack of discipline or desire, but rather because body patterns…
Note from Kathy: I'm excited to bring back one of the most popular episodes of Finding Brave in recent months — a conversation that has stayed with me over time. Listening again, I'm reminded how relevant and instrumental Jeffrey Allen's insights and teachings are, especially in moments when we're questioning our direction, purpose, or next step. Enjoy!…
Stress has become a badge of honor in many workplaces and is often praised as a sign of drive and resilience, even when it leads to burnout. In this conversation, Kathy speaks with executive advisor and author Amy Leneker about why redefining our relationship with stress may be the key we need to healthier leadership and more sustainable and rewarding success. Amy Leneker is a former C-suite…
What if you feel you're doing everything right in your job search and it's still not bringing you results? In today's uncertain market, even highly capable professionals are facing longer searches and lower response rates. On this episode of Finding Brave , we explore what is really happening in today's hiring landscape and why so many smart and capable professionals are struggling. Sam Wright is…
Our inspiring podcast guest today , Scott Tillema , is an award-winning keynote speaker and negotiation expert who helps leaders navigate difficult conversations with confidence, influence, and trust. Drawing on more than 20 years in law enforcement, including his work as an FBI-trained hostage negotiator and a business negotiator trained through the Harvard University Program on Negotiation,…
Are you using AI to its full potential to meet your marketing, small business, and branding needs? Today's guest, Alan Stern , is a dynamic speaker, DJ, and marketing expert with nearly twenty years of sales and marketing experience in retail and service industries. His passion for helping small businesses thrive translates into practical guidance on how to leverage AI and freemium apps to create…
What if the very traits you've been told to soften, like being collaborative or agreeable, are actually essential to your success, not obstacles to it? In this episode of Finding Brave , we explore why so many professionals, especially women, feel trapped between being liked and being respected, and what it really takes to be both. In this episode, Kathy Caprino speaks with Alison Fragale , an…
What does it really mean to be yourself at work without hiding, performing, or shrinking to fit expectations? In this Finding Brave conversation, we explore why authentic presence is not a soft skill or a personal indulgence, but a powerful leadership practice that builds trust, connection, and impact in today's fast-moving, emotionally complex workplaces. Today's inspiring guest is Claude Silver…
The world around us has transformed dramatically—but has philanthropy kept up? For our Finding Brave guest today, John Studzinski , American-British investor and humanitarian and the author of the new book A Talent for Giving: Creating a More Generous Society that Benefits Everyone , this question isn't academic—it's deeply personal. His philanthropic journey began humbly, volunteering at a soup…
Everybody wants to believe in something, but the truth is, if you're a leader who shies away from asking tough questions, you're making it harder for people to believe in you. In this Finding Brave episode, we are joined by Matthew Pollard , known as the Rapid Growth Guy and storytelling expert responsible for five multi-million dollar business success stories. He is the author of The Introvert's…
Protecting your ideas is a critical step for attracting excellent aligned investors. In this episode of Finding Brave , I sit down with intellectual property expert and attorney David Postolski , senior partner at Gearhart Law , to demystify what it really takes to secure funding and safeguard innovation. Drawing on his extensive experience helping inventors, entrepreneurs, and creative…
Why would someone walk away from a lucrative, 15-year career in software engineering? For Jeffrey Allen , it came down to one thing: learning to prioritize the "spirit mind" over the "material mind." That perspective shift gave him the inner clarity—and the bravery and courage—to finally move into a life and career of deeper purpose. Jeffrey is a spiritual teacher and energy healer whose work has…
On the surface, you may look like the model employee, partner, or friend: always dependable, always agreeable. But beneath the surface, you may be carrying a lifetime of survival strategies that keep you invisible in your own life. This is the story Dr. Ingrid Clayton knows both personally and professionally, and it's the story she helps so many of us begin to rewrite. Dr. Ingrid Clayton is a…
What if the parenting behaviors you dislike most in yourself aren't really "you"? What if they're trauma responses your brain learned long ago to survive, and what if you could change them? In this episode of Finding Brave, Dr. Robyn Koslowitz explores how trauma shapes our parenting and what we can do to change the cycle. Dr. Koslowitz is a trauma expert, child psychologist, and author of the new…
Uncertainty has become the defining condition of our time, yet most of us still struggle to find our footing in it. What if you could reframe change itself as a source of strength? Today on Finding Brave, we're joined by global change advisor, futurist, and author April Rinne to uncover how to cultivate a "flux mindset" and discover the hidden opportunities within constant change. April, a World…
Thank you for listening to our Finding Brave show, ranked in the Top 100 Apple Career Podcasts! "Whether you're on an athletic team, a sales force, or a symphony orchestra, you better be honest about what you think about yourself. What you think about yourself and what you think about all the things that happen day by day, that's what constitutes your confidence." – Dr. Nate Zinsser Confidence is…
Are your thoughts and actions regularly dictated by a harsh inner critic? Do you find yourself filled with feelings of unworthiness and that you are undeserving of love? If so, you may well be dealing with the symptoms of core shame. Our guest, David Jurasek , knows firsthand the devastating impact shame can have on your life and relationships, and he joins us today to shed light on this urgent…
Modern life bombards us with stresses our bodies are not physically equipped (or evolved) to handle. It's no wonder so many of us are overwhelmed and struggling. Luckily, there are effective strategies and tools to help manage and reduce stress. You just need to learn how to tap into them. Here today to help us better navigate life's stressors is Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe , an internationally…
Too often, the traits we're taught to tone down are the very ones that can drive our boldest breakthroughs. In this powerful episode, we explore what it truly means to lead and live with wild courage. Dismantling conventional career advice, Jenny Wood champions a more audacious path to success, one built on traits long considered too disruptive or inappropriate to embrace. Jenny Wood is a New York…
If your go-to stress strategies aren't cutting it anymore, you're not alone, and there's a reason for that. Today on Finding Brave , we're joined by deeply inspiring The Stress Coach , Jordan Friedman , to explore what really works for managing stress during high-anxiety times and why most stress-reduction methods miss the mark. With over 30 years of experience, Jordan's science-backed, creative…
What if the key to career growth isn't doing more but recognizing what you've already achieved? Today on Finding Brave, we're joined by inspiring author and career coach Octavia Goredema to discover how true visibility begins with valuing yourself. Octavia is the CEO of Fire Memos , a passionate advocate for helping people unlock their full potential at work, the author of PREP, PUSH, PIVOT , and…
If you still think of LinkedIn as nothing more than a job site or somewhere you go to upload your online resume, now is the time to update and expand your approach! Today on the show, we welcome LinkedIn insider Jon Lyndon for a deep dive into the evolution of LinkedIn and why we should all be using it as a human connection tool and a pathway to opportunity at scale. Having spent nearly a decade…
The moment you choose to change your relationship to money is the moment you change every single generation ahead of you. In this episode of Finding Brave , top financial wellbeing speaker, multi-award-winning Financial Coach, and international author Catherine Morgan joins us to talk about a vitally important topic: when money feels dangerous and how to heal our survival response to wealth. A…
Conflict is a part of life, whether it's in our relationships, workplaces, or even global politics, yet many of us either shy away from it or escalate it, leading to stress, resentment, and division. Today on Finding Brave , behavioral neurologist Dr. Joel Salinas joins us to discuss how we can navigate disagreement with confidence and resilience—and even turn it into a powerful tool for building…
What if the key to better relationships, deeper influence, and personal growth wasn't about fixing problems, but about acknowledging and accepting others? Today on Finding Brave , we sit down with Dr. Caroline Fleck , a licensed psychologist, corporate consultant, and adjunct clinical instructor at Stanford University, to explore the transformative power of validation. Dr. Fleck is a recognized…
Many people feel stuck in their current financial situation, believing that wealth and stability are out of reach. But what if the key to financial success isn't about making drastic changes overnight but rather small, intentional shifts in mindset and habits? Today's guest, George Grombacher , has spent 24 years helping people take control of their money and their lives. A five-time Investopedia…
What does it take to create lasting change in an organization that is rooted in dignity, justice, and care? Too often, leadership and consulting focus on quick fixes instead of investing in deeper and necessary cultural shifts. Today, we explore how organizations can foster true transformation by embracing a more holistic approach and prioritizing what truly matters. Our guest, Ora Grodsky , is a…
Hey, friends! 🎉 I'm thrilled to share an exciting milestone—today, my podcast Finding Brave celebrates its 300th episode! This podcast journey since we launched in 2018 has been nothing short of incredible, and I'm so grateful for all your help in making this podcasting journey so meaningful. I'm honored that, with 574+K downloads, Finding Brave is ranked in the Top 100 Apple Career Podcasts and…
Thank you for listening to our Finding Brave show, ranked in the Top 100 Apple Career Podcasts! "You have a lot of knowledge and expertise, but if you continually doubt the strength of your opinions, or the importance of sharing your ideas, you are going to lose the ability to shape where your career is going." – Kathy Caprino Confidence is key as you step into being the most powerful version of…
Thank you for listening to our Finding Brave show, ranked in the Top 100 Apple Career Podcasts! Please note: This is an updated "Holiday Selection" re-release of Episode #193. "If the pace of change is ever faster, ever faster, ever faster, and we already feel like we don't have enough time to keep up or we are overwhelmed or we're not able to show up fully, then we need a big reset because the…
Thank you for listening to our Finding Brave show, ranked in the Top 100 Apple Career Podcasts! Please note: This is an updated "Holiday Selection" re-release of Episode #210. "Sit with the idea of what it would mean for you to take on a worthy goal, become the best version of yourself, and unlock your greatness by taking on the hard things. I'm asking not just for you, but I'm asking for me and…
Please note: This is a special "Holiday Pick" re-release of Episode #283 with Jeff Wetzler Why is it so hard for many of us to ask the right questions and make the right choices? As the co-CEO of Transcend , a nationally recognized innovation organization, and today's guest, Jeff Wetzler has leveraged his expertise in learning and human potential to develop a game-changing approach to smarter…
Thank you for listening to our Finding Brave show, ranked in the Top 100 Apple Career Podcasts! Please note: This is an updated re-release of Episode #197. "What you want to understand is that before you leap you need to take action to address what is making you so miserable. If you don't do that, you are going to wake up two years later in the new career and you're going to be having the same…
Feeling frustrated with the results of quick fixes and short-term thinking? Ready to create a bold, lasting positive impact but feel trapped in outdated approaches and systems? This is the episode for you! Today, we're joined by the visionary Seth Godin , a globally renowned entrepreneur, bestselling author, sought-after speaker, and marketing expert known for his game-changing ideas in business…
Does your resume tell the best and most compelling version of your professional accomplishments and story? Joining our show today is top-ranked Executive Resume Writer and Coach, Sarah Johnston , founder of the Briefcase Coach . Sarah is recognized as a LinkedIn "Top Voice" and named one of HR Weekly's Top 100 Most Influential People in HR and her firm was rated "best" for experienced executives…
What if the secret to standing out and achieving unmatched success was about doing less, not more? Today, we're joined by former corporate CEO turned professional pot-stirrer, Erin Hatzikostas , to explore how her 50% Rule can help you throw out half the playbook and start competing in a league of your own by embracing authenticity in bold and unexpected ways! Erin is a global keynote speaker,…
If you could never work in your chosen career again, would you be relieved, or would you be disappointed? Dr. Tessa West is a Professor of Psychology at New York University, a leading expert on the science of social relationships, and a researcher focusing on how to improve communication between employees, bosses, and hiring professionals. She regularly contributes to the The Wall Street Journal…
Do you have a story that can change the world? Bobby Umar , a 5x TEDx Speaker and Inc Magazine Top 100 Leadership Speaker, believes you do. With over 20 years of experience delivering powerful keynotes across four continents, Bobby is a master at helping individuals unlock their potential through authentic connection and heart-based leadership. Bobby is the founder of the Thought Leadership…
Modern life bombards us with stresses our bodies are not physically equipped (or evolved) to handle. It's no wonder so many of us are overwhelmed and struggling. Luckily, there are effective strategies and tools to help manage and reduce stress. You just need to learn how to tap into them. Here today to help us better navigate life's stressors is Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe , an internationally…
Do you ever get the sinking feeling that, no matter how hard you work or what you do, it's never enough? Our culture is stuck in an old paradigm that views success as a destination rather than a journey, attainable by only the lucky few at the top. But what if there was another way? For insight into her "new paradigm of success," we are joined by Brooke Taylor , a Transformational Career Coach for…
One in five people is estimated to be neurodivergent, yet efforts to achieve large-scale neuroinclusion in the workplace have largely failed due to superficial "check-the-box" strategies. Cognitive scientist, author, board director, business leader, and neurodivergent employer Dr. Maureen Dunne knows from lived experience and extensive research that we can harness the power of neurodiverse talent…
Do you want to reconnect with yourself and fully reclaim your power? Intentionality might be the key. To guide you on this healing and transformative journey, we welcome Finnian Kelly , the founder of Intentionality Inc., a sought-after speaker and executive coach, a leading breathwork facilitator, and the author of Intentionality: A Groundbreaking Guide to Breath, Consciousness, and Radical…
How do you get people to buy what you're selling? In this episode of Finding Brave , marketing consultant and behavioral expert Leslie Zane reveals why traditional persuasion tactics often fall short when growing a business, selling an idea, or building your personal brand. Leslie is an award-winning marketer, TEDx speaker, the Founder and CEO of the behavioral science-based firm, Triggers Brand…
Building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace is more than just a reflection of societal values; it's a strategic necessity that fuels innovation, enhances talent retention, and ensures long-term business success in a competitive global market. Today's guest, Sable Lomax , is a seasoned global DEI expert, consultant, speaker, and facilitator who joins us to share her experience in helping…
Why is it so hard for many of us to ask the right questions and make the right choices? As the co-CEO of Transcend , a nationally recognized innovation organization, and today's guest, Jeff Wetzler has leveraged his expertise in learning and human potential to develop a game-changing approach to smarter decisions, more creative solutions, and deeper relationships by asking different kinds of…
