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Small Brave Moves

Nicole M. Bianchi

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.

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14:03

The Cycle of Resistance: How Leaders Sabotage...

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2026/03/25

In this episode of the Small Brave Moves Podcast, keynote speaker and leadership expert Nicole Bianchi gives her take on a powerful but often overlooked leadership challenge: internal resistance. While many organizations focus on strategy, execution, and performance metrics, Nicole reveals a deeper truth — most leadership breakdowns are not external problems, but internal reactions. When pressure rises, even high-performing leaders can default to fear-based behaviors like micromanaging, avoid...

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9:19

Bravery Is a Business Strategy: How Courage...

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2026/03/18

In this episode of the Small Brave Moves Podcast, leadership expert, keynote speaker, and executive coach Nicole Bianchi reveals a truth many organizations overlook: most performance problems aren’t operational—they’re courage problems in disguise. Drawing from her experience transforming Fortune 500 executive teams, Nicole reveals how avoidance quietly stalls innovation, delays decisions, weakens accountability, and erodes trust inside organizations. While many companies focus on strategy an...

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7:57

Executive Presence in Today’s Workplace: How to be a...

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2026/03/11

In this episode of the Small Brave Moves Podcast, leadership expert Nicole Bianchi unpacks one of the most misunderstood leadership qualities: executive presence. Often associated with charisma, confidence, or commanding authority, executive presence is far more nuanced — and far more human. Nicole explores why true leadership presence isn’t about dominating the room, but about grounding it. It’s the delicate balance between strength and warmth, decisiveness and empathy, clarity and compassio...

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9:07

The 5 Minute Daily Habit That Transforms Leadership...

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2026/03/04

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. Drawing from years of executive coaching experience, she explains why the most effective leaders aren’t the loudest or most charismatic — they’re the most consistent in practicing daily courage...

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8:59

Train Your Brain to Be Braver: The Science-Backed Way...

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2026/02/25

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...

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11:36

Why High-Performing Leaders Overfunction and How to...

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2026/02/18

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. Many mid-level to C-suite executives—especially women in leadership—don’t burn out because they’re incapable. They burn out because they’re highly capable. They step in early, smooth things over, anticipate problems, absorb emotional labor, and carry invisible responsibilities that never ap...

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28:00

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome, Preventing Burnout, and...

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2025/11/26

In this episode of the Small Brave Moves Podcast, Nicole Bianchi is joined by Melissa Hurrington—CFO & VP of Operations at Premier Claims, LinkedIn Top Voice, keynote speaker, and advocate for women in leadership. Melissa gets real about the unseen work of self-leadership—moving from “performing” to leading authentically. She shares how she traded the polished “CFO costume” for unapologetic authenticity, how she reframed imposter syndrome, set healthy boundaries to beat burnout, and...

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23:16

Why Being a People-First, Purpose Driven, Mission...

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2025/11/12

In this episode of Small Brave Moves, Nicole Bianchi sits down with Nash Mahupete, President & CEO of QLI, a nationally renowned leader in brain injury and spinal cord injury rehabilitation. Nash shares his 25-year journey from CNA to CEO, revealing how purpose-driven leadership, mission focused leadership, and a deep passion for people development can transform organizations and lives. Nash breaks down how QLI’s people-first culture sees and grows every team member, why missi...

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34:32

Leading Through a War Zone: Uncertainty, Hope, and...

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2025/10/29

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. From war zones in Afghanistan to political unrest in Tripoli, Mel learned what it means to lead through chaos, regulate emotions under pressure, and find hope in uncertainty. Together, Nicole and Mel explore: Why emotional regulation and self...

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23:04

Build a Team Culture That Embraces Learning and...

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2025/10/15

In this episode of the Small Brave Moves podcast, Nicole Bianchi is joined by Damon Lembi, CEO of Learnit, three-time bestselling author, and host of the Learn It All podcast. With over 2 million learners served, Damon has proven that companies who outlearn, outlast. Nicole and Damon discuss: How to build a culture of learning and bravery in today’s uncertain workplaceWhy middle managers struggle most with brave conversations and how to support themWhat Hall of Fame coaches from his past as a...

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9:08

Why Authentic Leadership Matters More Than Ever

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2025/09/17

Authenticity isn’t a buzzword - it’s the brave, human way of leading that today’s workplace craves. In this episode of Small Brave Moves, Nicole Bianchi explores what it really means to lead with authenticity instead of polished perfection and performance. You’ll learn: Why 75% of employees want more authenticity from their leadersThe hidden costs of drifting away from your true self in leadershipHow authenticity fuels trust, engagement, and team performancePractical Small Brave Moves to real...

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8:01

The ROI of Brave Leadership

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2025/09/10

Bravery isn’t a personality trait - it’s a skill. And when you develop it, the return on investment is massive. In this episode of the Small Brave Moves podcast, we're discussing the impact of one of the most underestimated skills in leadership - bravery. Not the big, cinematic kind, but the everyday bravery that drives trust, innovation, alignment, and performance. Safe leadership feels comfortable, but it’s costly. Avoiding tough talks, delaying decisions, or playing small drains trus...

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7:05

How Brave Leaders Give Feedback Without Fear or Fluff

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2025/09/03

Feedback is one of the most powerful tools a leader has - and one of the hardest to use well. Too often, leaders avoid it, sugarcoat it, or deliver it so vaguely that it never lands. The result? Teams left guessing, disengaged, and missing out on their full potential. In this episode of the Small Brave Moves podcast, we unpack: Why most leaders struggle to give feedback (and how it holds teams back) The difference between empty praise, harsh critique, and feedback that actually hel...

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9:17

The Power of One: How Every Leader Can Individually...

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2025/08/27

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 - it’s tempting to shrink back and think "what difference can I make?" But the reality is, every Slack message, every meeting comment, every hallway conversation sends a signal that shapes your team’s energy and culture. Join me for an honest discuss...

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9:47

Stop Fixing, Start Coaching: How Leaders Hold Their...

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2025/08/20

What if your good intentions as a leader are actually holding your team back? It happens more often than you think. Many well-meaning leaders unintentionally stall their team’s growth by fixing problems too quickly, jumping in to save the day, or making decisions before their team even has the chance to try. While it feels helpful in the moment, it often creates dependence instead of development. In this episode of the Small Brave Moves podcast, we uncover: The surprising ways over-help...

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8:25

5 Ways to Boost Team Engagement Starting Today

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2025/08/13

Real employee engagement starts with how your team feels every day, not just during the annual survey. In this episode of the Small Brave Moves podcast, I’m sharing five powerful, no-cost ways to boost engagement that any leader can start using right now. These are practical, human-centered actions that build trust, spark motivation, and create a team culture people don’t want to leave. You’ll learn how to: Clarify team expectations with the How We Work conversationCelebrate micro wins to kee...

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27:55

Thriving Through the Hard Times in Leadership with...

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2025/08/06

In this episode of the Small Brave Moves podcast, I’m joined by internationally experienced leadership coach and courage catalyst Noomi Melchior Natan for a conversation every leader navigating hard or busy seasons needs to hear. We explore what it means to thrive, not just survive, during the most demanding chapters of leadership, and how to stay connected to your courage, clarity, and conviction when the pressure is high. Noomi shares her signature framework—The Four Powers: Leading, Being,...

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8:19

Why Is It So Hard for High Performing Leaders to Ask...

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2025/07/30

There’s a silent struggle happening behind the scenes of so many high-achieving leaders: they’re carrying too much, but feel like they can’t ask for help. In this episode of Small Brave Moves, we name the fear, break the stigma, and explore how “the ask” can transform your leadership, your team, and your energy. We explore: Why asking for help feels so vulnerable (especially for high-capacity leaders)How unspoken pressure to "have it all together" creates disconnectionWhat happens to cu...

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8:58

Are You Having Enough One on One Meetings with Your...

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2025/07/23

In this episode of the Small Brave Moves podcast, we're talking about one of the most overlooked yet powerful leadership practices - meaningful one-on-one meetings. Let’s be honest: most one-on-ones are either inconsistent, rushed, or overly focused on status updates. But when done right, they’re your secret weapon for building trust, boosting engagement, and retaining top talent. I'll teach you: Why most one-on-ones fall flat - and how to fix themThe real reason leaders avoid one-on-ones (hi...

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12:44

How to Lead with Flow and Ease

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2025/07/16

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. Because here’s the truth: hustle doesn’t equal impact. And letting go of control doesn’t mean letting go of your standards. We'll be discussing: What Flow and Ease® actually means in the context of brave leadershi...

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