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Small Brave MovesAuthor: 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. Language: en-us Genres: Business, Management Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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How to Use Fear as a Leadership Compass, Not a Stop Sign
Episode 70
Tuesday, 14 April, 2026
In this episode of the Small Brave Moves Podcast, Nicole Bianchi makes a confession most leadership experts won't: she still feels fear. And she's here to tell you that's not a problem — it's the point.This episode is built around a single reframe that changes everything: fear isn't a stop sign. It's a compass. And the leaders who grow the fastest aren't the ones who eliminate it — they're the ones who learn to follow it.Nicole dismantles the myth that confident leaders have somehow moved past fear, and makes the case that avoidance — not fear itself — is what's actually stalling your leadership. Every time you go quiet, delay the hard conversation, or wait until you feel ready, you're not protecting yourself. You're reinforcing a pattern. And when the high-stakes moment finally arrives — the one that actually matters — you'll default to whatever pattern you've been building in the small moments. That's why Small Brave Moves matter so much. They're not just practice. They're preparation.In This Episode, You'll Learn:Why fear is a signal, not a flaw — and what it's actually pointing you towardWhy confidence is built after action, not before itHow to use small, low-stakes brave moves to build the courage muscle you'll need when it counts mostBravery isn't a personality trait. It's a pattern. And this episode is where you start building it.Work with Nicole Bianchi⬇️🎤Book Nicole Bianchi as your next keynote speaker 🏅Hire Nicole Bianchi to coach you or your leadership team 🗣️Get certified in the Five Tough Talks📖Check out Nicole Bianchi's books, often referred to as corporate survival guides, Small Brave Moves and Five Tough TalksFind Nicole Bianchi👇LinkedInSmall Brave Mondays Newsletter












