Finding Brave

320: Be Yourself at Work: Show Up, Stand Out, and Lead from the Heart

18 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What does it really mean to be yourself at work without hiding, performing, or shrinking to fit expectations? In this Finding Brave conversation, we e...

319: A Talent for Giving: Creating a More Generous Society for All

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The world around us has transformed dramatically—but has philanthropy kept up? For our Finding Brave guest today, John Studzinski, American-British...

318: How Organizations Need to Change Their Narrative In Challenging Times

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

317: How to Attract Great Investors For Your Products and Business

30 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Protecting your ideas is a critical step for attracting excellent aligned investors. In this episode of Finding Brave, I sit down with intellectual pr...

316: Taking the Brave Leap to Live Your Life Purpose

16 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 priori...

315: FAWNING: Why the Need to Please Makes Us Lose Ourselves

02 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On the surface, you may look like the model employee, partner, or friend: always dependable, always agreeable. But beneath the surface, you may be car...

314: You Are Not Your Trauma: How You Can Heal Your Life Experience

18 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 surv...

313: 8 Superpowers for Thriving in Constant Change

04 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 i...

312: How Confidence Is The Key and How You Can Get It, Build It and Keep It

07 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

311: How To Recognize and Release The Damaging Shame You Hold

10 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 u...

310: Why We Always Feel Awful - And How To Fix It

12 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

309: How to Lead With Wild Courage

29 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

308: Powerful Stress Management Approaches Designed for Times Like These

15 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 de...

307: Visibility Starts with Recognizing Your Value

01 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 auth...

306: How to Turn LinkedIn Into Your #1 Business and Career Growth Tool

17 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

305: When Money Feels Dangerous: Healing Your Survival Response to Wealth

03 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 B...

304: Conflict Resilience: Negotiating Conflict without Giving Up or Giving In

20 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

303: How Validation Transforms Our Relationships, Lives, and Influence

06 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if the key to better relationships, deeper influence, and personal growth wasn't about fixing problems, but about acknowledging and accepting oth...

302: Authoring Your Money Story - It's More Intuitive Than You Realize

20 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 su...

301: Justice, Love and Facilitating Organizational Healing

06 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

300: Celebrating 300 Episodes of Finding Brave

23 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, friends! 🎉 I'm thrilled to share an exciting milestone—today, my podcast Finding Brave celebrates its 300th episode! This podcast journey si...

299: 5 Ways Your Lack of Confidence Is Hurting You, with Kathy Caprino

09 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

298: Using a "Flux" Mindset To Better Navigate The Future, with April Rinne

26 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

297: How To Begin Doing Something That Matters

12 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

296: How to Ask The Right Questions To Unlock Wisdom, Support and Opportunity

28 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

295: The 5 Biggest Blunders Career Changers Make

14 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

294: This is Strategy: Think Bigger, Act Bolder, and Make Your Impact

31 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Feeling frustrated with the results of quick fixes and short-term thinking? Ready to create a bold, lasting positive impact but feel trapped in outdat...

293: 5 Biggest Resume Mistakes and How To Avoid Them

17 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Does your resume tell the best and most compelling version of your professional accomplishments and story? Joining our show today is top-ranked Execut...

292: Use the 50% Rule to Compete In a League of Your Own

03 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

291: Job Therapy - Identifying the Source Of Your Career Dissatisfaction

19 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

290: How to Land a TEDx Talk and Rock It

05 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 2...

289: Why We Always Feel Awful - And How To Fix It

08 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

288: How to Recognize Your Success Wound and Heal It

25 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

287: Navigating Neurodiversity: Key Organizational Steps for Embracing Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, and Other Neurological Differences

11 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

One in five people is estimated to be neurodivergent, yet efforts to achieve large-scale neuroinclusion in the workplace have largely failed due to su...

286: Intentionality: How it Heals and Positively Shifts Our Life Experience

27 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

285: Unlock The Power of Instinct To Accelerate Your and Your Organization's Success

13 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

284: What HR Teams Are Not Doing Today That Hurts Their Organizations

30 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace is more than just a reflection of societal values; it's a strategic necessity that fuels innova...

283: How to Ask The Right Questions To Unlock Wisdom, Support and Opportunity

16 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

282: Power Gap #7: Allowing Past Pain and Challenge To Continue to Shape You
(Part of Kathy's series The Most Powerful You)

02 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Thank you for listening to our Finding Brave show, ranked in the Top 100 Apple Podcasts in Careers!   Please note: This is a special rerun of Episode...

281: The New Rules of Attachment - What to Know and Do To Help Heal Your Life

18 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

During this episode, Dr. Judy Ho joins us to unpack key concepts from her newly published book, The New Rules of Attachment. Judy isa triple board-ce...

280: Networking Is More Effective Than Traditional Job Search - How To Make It Easier

04 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we're delighted to welcome back return guest, Austin Belcak, who joined us way back on episode five to talk about how to land a dream job at t...

279: Dramatically Boost Your Interviewing Success: Critical Do's and Don'ts

21 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Interviews can undoubtedly be daunting and intimidating, but they also present a thrilling sense of potential and promise. After all, one interview ca...

278: What People's Behavior Reveals About What You Can Expect From Them

07 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Watching people and observing their behaviors is fascinating for many reasons. Yes, it's fun, but it can also be very revealing. To learn more about w...

277: How We Can Survive and Thrive In An Age of Conflict

22 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As many of us are seeing and experiencing firsthand, we're living in a time of divisive politics and widespread conflict. While these conditions prese...

276: Building Intergenerational Support To Move You Forward Fast

08 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We are joined today by Hope Paterson, a global nomad, mother of two, education innovation specialist, and transformation coach. For two decades, Hope ...

275: Race Rules: What Your Black Friend Won't Tell You

25 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Fatimah Gilliam is an author, lawyer, sought-after speaker, consultant, and founder of The Azara Group, a consulting firm that provides diversity and ...

274: How Playing Competitive Sports Supports Women's Leadership Success

11 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's been proven that playing competitive sports continues to contribute significantly to the success and leadership growth that women experience in l...

273: 6 Questions to Help You Create a Thrilling New Year

28 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Thank you for listening to our Finding Brave show, ranked in the Top 100 Apple Career Podcasts! Note: This is a special airing of a "holiday favorite ...

272: 3 "Future of Work" Trends Critical to Understand Now

14 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How do we separate our work selves and our personal lives when technology and social media have made those lines blurrier than ever? Joining us today ...

271: How To Recognize and Release The Damaging Shame You Hold

30 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 u...

270: Masculinity at a Key Crossroads: What Must Change For a Better World for All

16 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the pursuit of gender equity, Ludo Gabriele emerges as an esteemed authority, globally acclaimed for advocating healthy masculinity. As a trailblaz...

269: How to Build Learning Programs That Move Individuals and Organizations Forward Fast

02 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to building learning programs that move individuals and organizations forward, today's guest believes that we have to look beyond the ob...

268: From Burned Out to Fully Charged in Life and Work

19 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In a society that constantly pushes us to do more, achieve more, and be more, how do we ensure that we're not running on empty, or worse - experiencin...

267: Why Consent Is a Must for Connection and Respect in Life and Work

05 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Relationship expert, trainer, speaker, and author Dr. Eric FitzMedrud uses his wide-ranging expertise to teach men how to hone their consent skills fo...

266: The Sexy Lie: How Self-Objectification Damages Women's Lives

21 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As our reality becomes more entwined with social media, an ever-increasing number of girls and women are engaging in self-objectification. And while g...

265: Reaching Top Success in Male-Dominated Fields While Staying True To Yourself, with Manuela Nicolosi

07 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If there's one person who is intimately familiar with what it means to be a woman making her way in a male-dominated field, it's today's guest, Manuel...

264: Summer Pick: 5 Ways Your Lack of Confidence is Hurting You

24 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Thank you for listening to our Finding Brave show, now with over 500K downloads and ranked in top 1.5% of over 3 million podcasts worldwide!  "You ha...

263: Celebrating 5 Years and 500K+ Downloads of Finding Brave

10 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

THANK YOU FOR 5 WONDERFUL YEARS OF FINDING BRAVE, HELPING US REACH THE MILESTONE OF OVER 500,000 DOWNLOADS, AND RANKING IN THE TOP 1.5% OF OVER 3 MILL...

262: Employees Need Empathy From Leaders and Half Aren't Getting It with Raj Sharma

27 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A great leader is able to resiliently and bravely handle core challenges and address key obstacles, all while building a work culture of belonging, sa...

261: How to Work with (Almost) Anyone with Michael Bungay Stanier

13 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You can't always choose the people you work with, but you can choose to pursue having the best possible working relationship with them. Joining us tod...

260: Are You an Anxious Achiever? Turn Your Fears into Your Superpower with Morra Aarons-Mele

29 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Anxiety in the workplace is far more common than many of us are willing to admit. And by refusing to normalize it we are making it even more difficult...

259: Overcome Perfectionism and Self-doubt by Embracing Your Flawesome Self

15 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today's guest has a fascinating and important perspective on what it is to live authentically, or as she describes it, "flawesomely". Kristina Mänd-...

258: How Having a Brain That Is Different Can Be Your Ultimate Gift

01 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today's guest, Peter Shankman, is a prime example of what happens when you harness the positive aspects of ADHD (and other types of neurodiversity) fo...

257: Spirituality, Faith and Creating Deeper Meaning In Your Life and Work

18 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Humans are spiritual beings but unfortunately, because we are so influenced by external factors, many of us have become disconnected from our spiritua...

256: How Bringing Your Heart and Spirit Forward Transforms Lives

04 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Taking responsibility for your emotions can take a lifetime to learn. But when you embrace the full spectrum of who you are, it allows you to connect ...

255: Expanding Emotional Intelligence To Become a Great Leader

20 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our understanding and definition of what excellent leadership is can vary greatly across continents, countries, and cultures. It is also influenced by...

254: Building a Successful Business as an Author with Sharon Woodhouse

06 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Becoming a published author can be a mysterious, daunting, and unclear path. It can also be a great entry point into a successful career in entreprene...

253: Experiential Intelligence: Harness The Power of Personal Experience

23 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our potential is often largely measured by our IQ, EQ, and qualifications, but our guest today argues the case for a different aspect of who we are an...

252: Being Highly Sensitive Is a Superpower - Embrace and Leverage It

09 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Being a sensitive person can often feel overwhelming, especially in today's fast-paced, hyper-connected world. And these challenges are frequently com...

251: The Good Life: What An 80-Year Study of Happiness Now Tells Us, with Marc Schulz

23 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The concept of happiness as been explored in countless ways over the past years, yet it seems that modern society has been misguided when it comes to ...

250: When Masculine Norms Shape Leadership Norms and How That's Damaging, with Ludo Gabriele

09 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Bringing nuance and depth to conversations around diversity, equity and inclusion is a challenging but essential step in making true progress towards ...

249: Legacy Leadership: What It Really Takes to Run a Successful, Impactful Business

26 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Legacy leadership isn't just a leadership style or a list of things to do, or showing up pretending you have all the answers. In today's show, Gina Go...

248: Essential Career Strategies for Underrepresented Women, Octavia Goredema

12 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today's guest believes that it's very important to understand your worth and embrace your full potential, even when/if others don't see it. Motivated ...

247: What Fearless Leadership Really Looks Like, with Adrian Koehler

29 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you playing not to lose or are you playing to actually win and create what you deeply long to in life and in your work? As our guest today, Adrian...

246: Recovering From Grief, Loss and Major Life Challenges

15 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Grief is not all darkness and oftentimes, the greatest tragedies can ignite the most positive, powerful transformations in our lives. Our guest, Krist...

245: How to Eliminate Gender Bias in Employment Practices

01 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Although we have made strides in advancing the professional lives of women and minorities in the last several decades, there are still key areas where...

244: Why Burnout Is An Epidemic and 3 Steps to Feeling Better Now

23 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The festive season is upon us! And while this time of year is traditionally dedicated to friends, family, and celebrations, it is often accompanied by...

243: Reaching Senior Leadership: Essential Strategies To Help You Rise

17 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you feeling frustrated because you've been passed over for another big promotion? Do you want to develop the skills you need to excel in senior le...

242: Marketing Trends Small Businesses Need to Understand, with Andrew Gottlieb

03 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you are feeling overwhelmed by marketing trends and the current social media landscape, then today's episode is for you. Our guest, Andrew Gottlieb...

241: Escape Your 9-5 Job With More Meaningful Work, with Steve Oehley

20 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

So many "successful" working professionals have followed the traditional path, yet ultimately find themselves deeply unfulfilled in their jobs. Our gu...

240: How to Handle the 7 Types of Jerks at Work, with Tessa West

06 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

From cubicles to open floor plans, from conference rooms to Slack channels and Zoom calls, the workplace has changed a great deal over the years. Ther...

239: Creating Your Legacy Through Your Personal Brand with Cindy McGovern

22 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Believe it or not, everyone has a personal brand, whether you've taken the time to plan one or not. Today, you'll hear from Dr. Cindy McGovern, the au...

238: Anti-Time Management: The Power of Time-Tipping To Achieve Your Goals, with Richie Norton

08 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Thank you for listening to our Finding Brave show, ranked in the Top 100 Apple Career Podcasts! "Instead of working and giving my life and my family t...

237: Summer Pick #5: 5 Ways to Use Rejection To Fuel Your Success

25 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Thank you for listening to our Finding Brave show, ranked in the Top 100 Apple Career Podcasts! "Now that I'm older, I truly think about it differentl...

236: Summer Pick #4: How to Have Those Difficult But Crucial Conversations with Friends and Family, with Joseph Grenny

11 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Thank you for listening to our Finding Brave show, ranked in the Top 100 Apple Career Podcasts! "The goal of the conversation is not to convince. It's...

235: Summer Pick #3: Do Less to Live and Work Happier and Better, with Kate Northrup

28 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What brings you joy? What makes you feel energized? What makes you, you? Loving yourself starts with understanding yourself and learning to accept you...

234: Summer Pick #2: How Confidence is Key: How to Get It, Build It and Keep It

14 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

233: Summer Pick #1: 7 Damaging Power Gaps That Keep Women From Thriving In Life and Work

30 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Thank you for listening to our Finding Brave show, ranked in the Top 100 Apple Career Podcasts! "You are like a thumbprint. You are absolutely unique....

232: Robert Friedman | Building a Fearless Brand for Your Small Business, Part 2

16 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Thank you for listening to our Finding Brave show, ranked in the Top 100 Apple Career Podcasts! "Being in this type of life, in this career trajectory...

231: Robert Friedman | Building a Fearless Brand for Your Small Business, Part 1

09 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Thank you for listening to our Finding Brave show, ranked in the Top 100 Apple Career Podcasts! "When I screen a [small business] client prospect, I a...

230: Bruce Gelfand | How Writing Your Story Transforms Your Life, Part 2

02 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Thank you for listening to our Finding Brave show, ranked in the Top 100 Apple Career Podcasts! "With writing, somebody is holding up a mirror and you...

229: Bruce Gelfand | How Writing Your Story Transforms Your Life, Part 1

26 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Thank you for listening to our Finding Brave show, ranked in the Top 100 Apple Career Podcasts! "It's a miracle what happens when people are invited i...

228: 5 Ways Your Lack of Confidence Is Hurting You | 228

19 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

227: Amy E. Herman | Perfect the Fine Art of Problem Solving

12 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Thank you for listening to our Finding Brave show, ranked in the Top 100 Apple Career Podcasts!  "I show them a work of art, something they have neve...

226: Rachel Mushahwar | Making Your Vision of Impact a Reality

05 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Thank you for listening to our Finding Brave show, ranked in the Top 100 Apple Career Podcasts! "You don't have to be amazing. You don't have to put o...

225: Michelle Segar | Making Lasting Improvements In Eating and Exercise

28 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Thank you for listening to our Finding Brave show, ranked in the Top 100 Apple Career Podcasts! "We have been told to [eat and exercise] a certain way...

224: Why People Feel They Don't Belong In Their Workplaces and How to Fix That, with Rumeet Billan

21 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Thank you for listening to our Finding Brave show, ranked in the Top 100 Apple Career Podcasts! "Oftentimes, we hear people saying that they're inviti...

223: What To Do If You Really Want a Diverse and Inclusive Workplace, with Fields Jackson, Jr.

14 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Thank you for listening to our Finding Brave show, ranked in the Top 100 Apple Career Podcasts! "If you're talking to the same people, you are going t...

222: How To Scale Your Business with Product-led Growth, with Mahesh M. Thakur

07 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Thank you for listening to our Finding Brave show, ranked in the Top 100 Apple Career Podcasts! "Sometimes it's just best to let the product and the c...

221: ​​Strong Company Culture: The Antidote to the "Great Resignation" with Rose Gailey

31 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Thank you for listening to our Finding Brave show, ranked in the Top 100 Apple Career Podcasts! "If culture is the antidote, how do you define it? Whe...