Reclaim Your Courage: Kindness & Self-Forgiveness with Brendan Bernat

In this episode of Our Future is Kind Podcast, Michael Neece welcomes Brendan Bernat, a program manager, writer, speaker, and financial association professional with over two decades of experience. Brendan shares his heartfelt insights on kindness, leadership, and the courage it takes to build better workplaces and communities. He reflects on his journey from growing up in Northern Virginia to managing teams with empathy, emphasizing how kindness is essential for both professional success and personal happiness. Brendan discusses overcoming workplace fears, the power of public praise, and the importance of forgiveness and growth in parenting and leadership. Tune in for a warm and inspiring conversation about how we can each play a part in creating a kinder, more courageous future.   🌱 Kindness Challenge: Reclaim your courage. This week, practice the kind of courage that Brendan describes. First, the courage to be kind without needing recognition. and second, the courage to forgive yourself for past missteps.   • Offer genuine praise without any agenda.   • Reframe a past mistake as proof of growth.   • Catch yourself judging someone—and pause. Choose to see with fresh eyes.   🔥 Find Inspiration to Stay Kind Brendan draws inspiration from books, music, nature, and his children. His reminder? Enjoy these great works of art:   • The Book: Slaughterhouse-Five   • The painting Libby Prison by David Gilmore Blythe   • The haunting trumpet of Chet Baker on a spring night Then ask: Am I choosing kindness today? _________________ Reach out to Brendan at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendan-bernat-88837116/   Please visit our website to get more information: http://ourfutureiskind.com/   Michael G. Neece's Essential Information -Book a Call! https://ourfutureiskind.as.me -PressKit:https://onedrive.live.com/?redeem=aHR0cHM6Ly8xZHJ2Lm1zL2YvcyFBaVdyWHZsbEx3Ujl4WGJEZzRkcGE4ZDBWMUVGP2U9a3R6TTBP   🔔𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐲 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬. https://www.youtube.com/@YourNextKeynoteSpeaker/?sub_confirmation=1   ⭐⭐⭐ Audio Podcast is currently on your favorite platforms:   Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/7aQcfpaZkX9Wisd9c9BWXv ApplePodcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/our-future-is-kind-podcast/id1784037822 AmazonPodcast:https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b3e101ff-9a05-4a17-9160-879012997d5c/our-future-is-kind-podcast   ✅ Important Link to Follow   🔗 Check Out My Books Here! - Tony Jenzano, Astronaut Trainer Book https://www.amazon.com/Tony-Jenzano-Astronaut-Trainer-Stars/dp/1469659921 - In Kind Book https://www.amazon.com/Kind-Consciously-Craft-Meaningful-Career/dp/B0CT32X7LD   🔗 Stay Connected With Me.   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MichaelGNeeceAuthor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelgneece/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yournextkeynotespeaker/ Website: https://www.ourfutureiskind.com/   📩 For business inquiries: [email protected]   ============================= 🎬Suggested videos for you: ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FP3M_hjbVM ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dc3s0EP4b28 ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QgQaO_LOGME ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FkCL2dMi_e0 ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T766pHw-7BA ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8_SyObRtsY ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3P3-mJeeu5Q ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4UdJ66ej_yU =================================   ✅ About Michael G Neece. Michael G. Neece – Building a Kinder Future, One Act at a Time   Welcome to Our Future is Kind, where I explore how kindness creates stronger teams, better leadership, and a thriving world. As a keynote speaker and visionary leader, I share kindness-driven strategies through speeches, expert interviews, and my podcast, "Our Future is Kind." From corporate culture to personal growth, I uncover how kindness shapes success.   My book, "In Kind: Consciously Craft a Meaningful Life and Career," offers a roadmap to a fulfilling career and a kinder workplace. I believe in teaching others to use the power of kindness to build the future we want to live in.   For Collaboration and Business inquiries, please use the contact information below:   📩 Email: [email protected]   🔔 Want to boost efficiency, innovation, and productivity through kindness? Subscribe for expert insights, inspiring podcasts, and powerful strategies! https://www.youtube.com/@YourNextKeynoteSpeaker/?sub_confirmation=1   ================================= 🔎 Related Phrases: #KindnessChallenge #CourageToBeKind #SelfForgiveness #ChooseKindness #KindnessMatters #OurFutureIsKind #BeKind #PersonalGrowth #EmotionalCourage #Courage #Empathy #FutureBuilding #OurFutureIsKind #PositiveLeadership #EmotionalIntelligence #GrowthMindset #ParentingWithKindness