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Small Brave Moves
Learn how to be braver in leadership and in life for exceptional results with Master Certified Executive Coach, Best Selling Author, and Certified Speaking Professional, Nicole M. Bianchi.
Small Brave Moves is a podcast for mid-level to c-suite leaders who own their growth and development, know there is always room for improvement, and are ready to start making the Small Brave Moves to achieve their goals, unlock their full potential, and lead with confidence, clarity, and authenticity.
Small Brave Moves
Train Your Brain to Be Braver: The Science-Backed Way to Be a More Confident Leader
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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.
Drawing on research around neuroplasticity, leadership development, and workplace transformation, Nicole breaks down what actually happens in the brain when leaders take a small brave move. She demystifies the science behind courageous leadership and explains why bravery becomes easier the more you practice it.
With 70% of organizational change initiatives failing (McKinsey), this episode makes a compelling case: technical strategies don’t transform companies — brave leadership does. Nicole shares practical, real-world leadership examples showing how small, intentional acts of courage strengthen neural pathways, build emotional regulation, and prepare leaders for high-stakes conversations.
She also introduces the Small Brave Moves Journal, a 90-day guided courage practice designed to help leaders build their “bravery circuitry” one intentional rep at a time. This isn’t inspiration for inspiration’s sake — it’s neuroscience-backed habit building.
👉 Get your copy of the Small Brave Moves Journal here
If you’re a mid-level to C-suite leader looking to build confidence, lead change effectively, and create a culture of courageous action, this episode will show you how bravery becomes a leadership advantage.
In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
- Why courage is a trainable skill, not a personality trait
- How neuroplasticity strengthens your ability to regulate fear in high-stakes moments
- Why small, everyday acts of bravery prepare you for major leadership challenges
- How to build “bravery circuitry” through intentional daily practice
If you’re ready to lead with more confidence, clarity, and courage, this episode will help you start small while leading big.
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📖Check out Nicole Bianchi's books, often referred to as corporate survival guides, Small Brave Moves and Five Tough Talks
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