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Reader, I’m writing a new book. It’s bold, personal, and something I’ve never done before. The core of it? How fear isn’t a sign to stop. It’s proof that you’re growing and it's time to level up. If you've been following along, you know that I've been chatting about book # 2 for awhile, but something just wasn't right. I knew the topic I selected could help professionals, but it didn't get to the root of what I do with my clients every single day. After coaching hundreds of clients, the root of what I do for professionals is helping them build confidence, be courageous, and not allow fear to hold them back. If you don't have this as your foundation, you can't negotiate a higher salary, launch a side hustle or business, start public speaking, or reach so many other goals that may have been on your heart for YEARS! I don’t want to write this book alone -- I need to hear from you. That’s why I created a short, powerful survey. I want to know how fear shows up in your body, your choices, your leadership, and your relationships. I want to hear what you’ve been taught about fear—and what it’s cost you. Here’s the link: 👉 https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/fearmeansgo Thank you in advance for being part of something sacred. Until next time, KIMBERLY BROWN Career + Leadership Expert Founder, Brown Leadership™ follow me LinkedIn Facebook YouTube Instagram Pinterest |
Kimberly Brown, @kimberlybonline
Welcome to my Insider Notes where I'm sharing weekly career and leadership insights and the most up to date information on the Your Next Move Podcast and Brown Leadership™.
Reader, Let me guess: you've sat through at least one virtual presentation where the speaker was framed like they were in witness protection. Camera pointing up their nose. Terrible lighting. Background that looked like a crime scene. You could barely see their face, let alone connect with what they were saying. And here's what kills me: that speaker probably had brilliant content. They might have spent hours preparing. But because they treated the technical setup as an afterthought, their...
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Reader, Have you ever watched another speaker and thought, "I need to be more like THEM"? Maybe they were hilarious and you thought, "I'm not funny enough."Or they had this massive transformation story and you thought, "My story isn't dramatic enough."Or they were polished and perfect and you thought, "I'll never be that smooth." Here's what I've learned after 15+ years of speaking: The most powerful speakers aren't the ones trying to be everything. They're the ones who know exactly what type...