Your Next Move Podcast

Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is stop consuming. In this solo episode, Kimberly gets personal — sharing the moment in her car that made her realize her brain had been "outside" for way too long. She breaks down the three goals that are now her filter for everything: brand building, waist shrinking, and stress annihilating. If it doesn't serve one of those three, it's out. This one is raw, honest, and exactly the permission slip you didn't know you needed. In This Episode: Kimberly shares the driving moment that made her realize she was in information overload She opens up about her weight loss journey, grief, and gaining 13 pounds since losing her mom in August She introduces her three focus areas: brand building, waist shrinking, and stress annihilating She references the concept of "working procrastination" and how it shows up for her and her clients She ties her 40-day challenge back to the core values framework in her book She challenges listeners to lock in on their own three goals for the next 40 days Get on the waitlist for The Visibility Shift: www.kimberlybonline.com/tvs Thank you for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend, leave a review, and subscribe to the podcast.

_*]:min-w-0 gap-3"> She was making over $200,000 a year, had the house, the luxury car, and the career — and she was still broke. In this episode, Kimberly sits down with Naseema McElroy, Labor and Delivery Nurse, personal finance expert, podcast host, and founder of Financially Intentional, for a conversation that is equal parts real talk and roadmap. Naseema paid off nearly one million dollars in debt in under three years — without deprivation — and went on to build a seven-figure net worth while raising three daughters as a single mom. What she shares here is not your typical finance advice. _*]:min-w-0 gap-3"> In this episode we discuss: _*]:min-w-0 gap-3"> Why high-earning women are often the most financially stuck — and the mindset shift that actually changes it What "without deprivation" really looks like inside a debt payoff plan (hint: Disneyland was in the budget) The financial reality of divorce that no one talks about until it's too late — and how having a strong financial foundation gave Naseema the power to leave The beauty tax, the hair cost, the professional appearance standards — and why Black women need a budget built for their actual reality Why most people don't need a financial advisor first — they need a money therapist The FIRE movement and how Naseema went from debt-free to millionaire in just a few years What she wants her three daughters to inherit beyond money _*]:min-w-0 gap-3">   _*]:min-w-0 gap-3"> Connect with Naseema: https://www.financiallyintentional.com/podcast or https://www.instagram.com/financiallyintentional/  _*]:min-w-0 gap-3"> Subscribe to the Insider Notes Newsletter: https://bit.ly/YNMNewsletter Get on the waitlist for next cohort of The Visibility Shift: https://kimberlybonline.com/waitlist  _*]:min-w-0 gap-3"> Thank you for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend, leave a review, and subscribe to the podcast.

You can command a boardroom and still go quiet where it matters most. In this powerful conversation, Kimberly sits down with licensed marriage and family therapist and author Colette Jane Fehr to talk about the one thing most of us never saw coming — that silence, not conflict, is what slowly destroys relationships. Colette's new book, The Cost of Quiet, is a timely guide for anyone who has ever kept the peace at the expense of their own voice, and this episode gets deeply personal fast. We're going deep on: Why "keeping the peace" is actually a form of relationship self-abandonment — and how avoidant behavior shows up in ways that have nothing to do with being quiet The science of resentment and what it reveals about what you're actually allowing in your relationship How high-achieving professional women can advocate fiercely at work but go completely silent at home — and the attachment wiring behind why The 24-hour rule for conflict resolution and why coming back matters more than coming back perfectly What "Good Girl-itis" is, how it gets conditioned into us, and what it costs us physically, emotionally, and relationally In This Episode: Colette shares the personal experience — including her own divorce — that shaped the framework behind The Cost of Quiet Kimberly opens up about her own patterns of self-silencing and the physical toll her first marriage took on her health The practical "start small" method Colette gives her clients for learning to speak up when silence has been the default for years Why resentment is actually misdirected anger — and how turning the lens back on yourself is the most empowering move you can make The Gottman research on what healthy couples actually do when they fight (hint: it's not about fighting less) Why high-performing women often retreat into "survival mode" at home and how to interrupt that cycle before the dirty laundry piles up Colette's reminder that speaking up is a muscle — and the more you use it, the stronger and more natural it becomes Stay in touch with Colette: https://www.colettejanefehr.com/ or https://colettejanefehr.substack.com/  Subscribe to the Insider Notes Newsletter: https://bit.ly/YNMNewsletter Get on the waitlist for next cohort of The Visibility Shift: https://kimberlybonline.com/waitlist  Thank you for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend, leave a review, and subscribe to the podcast.

Most personal development advice hands you a checklist and calls it transformation. But real growth doesn't work that way. In this episode, Kimberly is breaking down the only framework you actually need — three words that will change how you see yourself and how you move through your life. This episode is your permission slip to stop waiting and start designing the life you actually want. We're going deep on: Identity — Why who you're becoming matters more than what you're doing Learning — The critical step everyone skips between vision and action Action — How to move today, tomorrow, and toward the long game In This Episode: Why most personal growth content is just "productivity in a wellness costume" The question that will reorient your entire life (hint: it's not "what do you want?") How to design your North Star identity — and why specificity is everything The difference between passive learning and the kind that actually changes you The three time horizons of action: today, tomorrow, and later Why you're catastrophically underestimating what you can do in a year Subscribe to the Insider Notes Newsletter: https://bit.ly/YNMNewsletter Get on the waitlist for next cohort of The Visibility Shift: https://kimberlybonline.com/waitlist  Thank you for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend, leave a review, and subscribe to the podcast.

If you've ever wondered what actually gets someone promoted to the executive level — and what quietly keeps high performers stuck — this episode is your inside look. Kimberly sits down with executive coach and former VP of Human Resources April Little for a candid, no-holds-barred conversation about what organizations are really looking for, why your MBA might not be helping you as much as you think, and what it means to build an executive presence that works even when no one's watching. We're going deep on: Why cost center roles (HR, DEI, L&D, comms) are feeling the squeeze — and what to do about it The one skill executives say they look for that most candidates don't have Why perceived value matters more than actual performance The truth about going back to school in this economy What "crossing the chasm" from director to executive actually looks like Connect with April Little: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aprillatoyalittle/ or https://www.instagram.com/iamaprillittle/  Subscribe to the Insider Notes Newsletter: https://bit.ly/YNMNewsletter  Get on the waitlist for next cohort of The Visibility Shift: https://kimberlybonline.com/waitlist  Thank you for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend, leave a review, and subscribe to the podcast.

In this episode, Kimberly sits down with Bola Sokunbi — self-made millionaire, author, speaker, investor, and founder & CEO of Clever Girl Finance, one of the largest personal finance education platforms for women. Bola is back to talk about her newest book, "Clever Girl Millionaire", a step-by-step guide to building real, lasting wealth — on your own terms.   From her powerful origin story rooted in watching her mother take control of her financial future, to the practical wealth-building framework she shares in her seventh book, this conversation is equal parts inspiring and immediately actionable.   What You'll Learn in This Episode Why Bola never planned to become an author — and how writing seven books happened anyway The real reason so many women struggle with shame around money — and how to shift it What it means to "sow seeds" for a millionaire mindset and why your beliefs about money are the foundation of everything How to balance spending, paying down debt, and investing — at the same time The four pillars of wealth: earned income, investing, real estate, and entrepreneurship Follow Bola on social media // https://www.instagram.com/bolasokunbi/ https://www.instagram.com/clevergirlfinance/   Buy "Clever Girl Millionaire" Book // https://www.bolasokunbi.com/clever-girl-millionaire   Follow Kimberly on social media // https://www.instagram.com/kimberlybonline https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberlybonline   Buy the book // "Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You'll Love" http://www.kimberlybonline.com/book   Submit to be coached live on the podcast: https://bit.ly/YNMCoaching Subscribe to the Newsletter: https://bit.ly/YNMNewsletter 

What if the reason you haven't hit your biggest goal isn't a missing strategy — it's a missing belief? In this episode, Kimberly is getting honest about the mindset trap that keeps even the most talented professionals and entrepreneurs stuck: the constant search for a better plan. Spoiler: the plan isn't the problem. The reps are. Kimberly breaks down why success is far less glamorous than we've been conditioned to believe, and why the "missing link" most high achievers are searching for isn't a new tactic — it's the willingness to keep doing what already works, consistently, even when the results feel slow. This one is short, direct, and exactly what you need to hear today. What You'll Learn: Why big goals don't require drastically different actions — and what actually separates those who reach them from those who don't The mindset trap that causes high achievers to abandon the right strategy too early Why "slow results" and "wrong strategy" are not the same thing How to audit your consistency instead of auditioning new strategies Why success is going to feel like a Tuesday — and why you should show up anyway   🔗 Ready to explore 1:1 coaching with Kimberly? Head to brownleadership.com/coaching to learn more and book a call. Stay In Touch → Connect with the community: Follow me on Instagram/TikTok:instagram.com/kimberlybonline or tiktok.com/@kimberlybonline Explore Brown Leadership: brownleadership.com  Read the book "Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You'll Love" at nextmovebestmovebook.com → Share your question: Submit your question in a 90-second voice message, and I may address it in an upcoming episode. Submit here: speakpipe.com/YourNextMove  

If you've ever wondered whether coaching is actually worth the investment — this episode is your answer. In episode 124, Kimberly breaks down why the most high-performing senior managers, directors, VPs, and executives don't wait until something is broken to seek out coaching. Drawing from her own experience in coaching relationships since 2013, Kimberly makes the case that coaching isn't a rescue plan — it's a growth strategy. She walks through the three core ways coaching creates real transformation: breaking through skill-based roadblocks, shifting limiting mindsets, and getting tactical strategy tailored specifically to you. She also unpacks the difference between 1:1 and group coaching, and how to know which format is the right fit for where you are right now. But this episode goes beyond the why — Kimberly also gets into the how. Because investing in coaching is only half the equation. Getting your money's worth requires intention, honesty, and showing up ready to do the work. In this episode, you'll learn: The three types of challenges coaching helps you overcome — skill gaps, mindset blocks, and tactical strategy Why coaching is one of the most strategic career investments a senior leader can make The key differences between 1:1 and group coaching — and how to choose what's right for you Five ways to maximize your return on investment once you're in a coaching relationship Why bringing your real self to coaching sessions is the thing most people skip — and why it matters most 🔗 Ready to explore 1:1 coaching with Kimberly? Head to brownleadership.com/coaching to learn more and book a call. Stay In Touch → Connect with the community: Watch this episode on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Kimberlybonline Follow me on Instagram/TikTok: https://www.instagram.com/kimberlybonline/ or https://www.tiktok.com/@kimberlybonline Explore Brown Leadership: www.brownleadership.com  Read the book "Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You'll Love" at www.nextmovebestmovebook.com → Share your question: Submit your question in a 90-second voice message, and I may address it in an upcoming episode. Submit here: https://www.speakpipe.com/YourNextMove    

In this episode, Kimberly sits down with Lois Weinblatt — vision coach and founder of True North Visionaries — for a conversation that goes far beyond the trendy advice to "write down your goals." Lois breaks down the real work of visioning: what it actually takes to get clear on your next chapter when you're a high-achieving professional who's been grinding without a real direction, and why trying to do it alone is one of the biggest reasons people stay stuck.   Lois has taken herself — and hundreds of clients — through a structured visioning process that starts not with the future, but with an honest look at the past. Her approach challenges the idea that visioning is fluffy or abstract. Instead, she treats a vision as your definition of success at a specific point in the future, and she walks clients through a 13-week process (or an intensive three-day immersive in Madrid) to get there.   Whether you've never built a vision or you wrote one years ago and have no idea where it went, this conversation will shift how you think about clarity, direction, and what it means to truly move intentionally in your career and your life.   In this episode, you'll learn: Why visioning is "important but not urgent" — and why that's exactly the reason most high achievers never do it The difference between doing visioning alone versus doing it with a guide (and why the gap between those two experiences is massive) Why Lois starts the process by looking backward — and what happens when clients try to skip that step How to acknowledge past choices without over-explaining, justifying, or being talked out of your feelings about them What it means to "release the how" and why that's the hardest part for action-oriented professionals The "goalkeeper" concept — why some of your goals have gatekeepers outside your control, and why that matters for your vision How to think about visioning like an accordion: expanding it to five years or contracting it to use right now, even in the middle of a hard season   About Lois Weinblatt: Lois Weinblatt is a vision coach and the founder of True North Visionaries. She works with capable, motivated, self-aware professionals who are on the cusp of their next chapter and need help getting out of their heads and into clarity. Her structured visioning process helps clients move from swirling thoughts and competing options to a clear, grounded vision for their personal, professional, financial, relational, and spiritual lives. Learn more at truenorthvisionaries.com and follow her on social media: https://www.tiktok.com/@lois.weinblatt https://www.instagram.com/truenorthvisionaries/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/lois-weinblatt/   Stay In Touch → Connect with the community: Watch this episode on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Kimberlybonline Follow me on Instagram/TikTok: https://www.instagram.com/kimberlybonline/ or https://www.tiktok.com/@kimberlybonline Explore Brown Leadership: www.brownleadership.com  Read the book "Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You'll Love" at www.nextmovebestmovebook.com   → Share your question: Submit your question in a 90-second voice message, and I may address it in an upcoming episode. Submit here: https://www.speakpipe.com/YourNextMove  

You were in the room. You were qualified. You were prepared. So why didn't they remember you? In today's episode, Kimberly is breaking down the four communication habits that separate professionals who get remembered in high-stakes rooms from those who get overlooked — even when the credentials are equal. This one is packed with practical strategy you can use in your very next meeting. What you'll learn in this episode: Why credentials stop being your differentiator in a room full of smart, accomplished people The difference between sharing information and sharing a point of view — and why it changes how people see you How asking the right question can be more powerful than giving the right answer The BLUF communication method executives use to make every word land Why most professionals lose the opportunity after the room — and exactly how to close the loop Stay In Touch → Connect with the community: Follow me on Instagram/TikTok: @KimberlyBOnline Explore Brown Leadership: www.brownleadership.com  Read the book "Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You'll Love" at www.nextmovebestmovebook.com   → Share your question: Submit your question in a 90-second voice message, and I may address it in an upcoming episode. Submit here: https://www.speakpipe.com/YourNextMove   

In this episode, Kimberly gets into her mindset behind her recent program launch— and the results exceeded every goal she set. But this episode isn't really about the numbers. It's about what the numbers revealed: a story Kimberly had been quietly carrying since 2018 that she never said out loud, not to her clients, not to her audience, barely even to herself. For years, she had internalized a belief that she could get results for others, but that building a group program and a community wasn't something she could pull off. This launch is what finally dismantled that story. Kimberly walks you through the CTFAR model — a self-coaching framework she worked on daily during the launch — and breaks down how her thoughts were directly creating her results.  If you've ever quietly talked yourself out of a win before it even happened — this episode is for you. Ready to build your speaking platform? Get on the waitlist for the next cohort: kimberlybonline.com/tvs Stay In Touch → Connect with the community: Follow me on Instagram/TikTok: @KimberlyBOnline Explore Brown Leadership: www.brownleadership.com  Read the book "Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You'll Love" at www.nextmovebestmovebook.com → Share your question: Submit your question in a 90-second voice message, and I may address it in an upcoming episode. Submit here: https://www.speakpipe.com/YourNextMove   

Think you need a dramatic backstory or impressive credentials to become a powerful speaker? Think again. In this episode, Kimberly is dismantling the biggest myth that keeps talented professionals off stages: the idea that you have to be some kind of recognized expert to share your message. The truth is, some of the most impactful speakers are everyday professionals—project managers, consultants, team leads—who teach practical frameworks from real-world experience. In this episode, you'll learn: Why "relatably experienced" speakers generate better audience retention than highly credentialed experts The 3 reasons "regular people" make more powerful speakers than you'd think Where you naturally fit in the 5 Types of Speakers framework (hint: it's probably Educator) What you actually need to become a confident speaker (spoiler: it's not expertise) How to turn your everyday professional experience into valuable speaking content Key insight: Educational content consistently outperforms purely motivational content, and audiences learn more from speakers who feel like accessible guides rather than unreachable celebrities. Ready to build your speaking platform? The Visibility Shift is a 6-month program designed specifically for professionals who don't consider themselves "experts" but are ready to step into their authority and share what they know. (Enrollment closes today, 2/18/26, for the inauguaral cohort!) Learn more at kimberlybonline.com/tvs Stay In Touch → Connect with the community: Follow me on Instagram/TikTok: @KimberlyBOnline Explore Brown Leadership: www.brownleadership.com  Read the book "Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You'll Love" at www.nextmovebestmovebook.com → Share your question: Submit your question in a 90-second voice message, and I may address it in an upcoming episode. Submit here: https://www.speakpipe.com/YourNextMove   

In this deeply personal episode, Kimberly pulls back the curtain on her journey from a career counselor making under $50,000 a year to building a multi-six-figure business that's maintained that level for five consecutive years. The vehicle that made it all possible? Speaking. Not keynote speaking at first—but strategic visibility through professional associations, conferences, and leveraging every speaking opportunity to build relationships and open doors. But here's what makes this story different: Kimberly wasn't a "natural speaker." She didn't have a dramatic transformation story or overcome massive tragedy. She was someone who loved working behind the scenes in higher education and corporate HR—until a promotion conversation that felt like a slap in the face changed her entire strategy.  In this episode, she shares the real progression: from her first terrified speaking engagement (with a coworker by her side for moral support) to commanding a multi-five-figure keynote fee, and why "teaching her behind off" on stage is exactly what grew her business even when coaches told her not to give so much away. What You'll Learn in this Episode: The promotion conversation that changed Kimberly's career strategy and why she realized good work alone wouldn't get her where she wanted to go How speaking at professional associations led to salary bumps, job offers, and opportunities Kimberly never even applied for The truth about speaking for free: when Kimberly still does it (rarely) and when it's worth it vs. when to command your fee The salary progression that speaking made possible: $50k → just under $100k → $150k+ → multi-six-figure business owner Kimberly's philosophy on pairing your expertise with what the audience needs (instead of just talking about what you want to talk about) Stay In Touch → Connect with the community: Enroll or Book a Sales call for The Visibility Shift: kimberlybonline.com/tvs Follow me on Instagram/TikTok: @KimberlyBOnline Explore Brown Leadership: www.brownleadership.com Read the book "Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You'll Love" at www.nextmovebestmovebook.com   → Share your question: Submit your question in a 90-second voice message, and I may address it in an upcoming episode. Submit here: https://www.speakpipe.com/YourNextMove

In this episode, Kimberly is pulling back the curtain on The Visibility Shift—her signature 6-month program for professionals who want to build visibility through speaking. If you've been curious about what's actually inside the program, who it's for, and whether it's the right fit for you, this is the episode. Ready to join The Visibility Shift? Enroll now or book a sales call at www.kimberlybonline.com/tvs Program begins February 23, 2026. Investment: $3,000 (or 6 monthly payments of $500). NOTE: 5 Types of Speakers breakdown is episode 115 of the podcast. Stay In Touch → Connect with the community: Follow me on Instagram/TikTok: @KimberlyBOnline Explore Brown Leadership: www.brownleadership.com  Read the book "Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You'll Love" at www.nextmovebestmovebook.com → Share your question: Submit your question in a 90-second voice message, and I may address it in an upcoming episode. Submit here: https://www.speakpipe.com/YourNextMove   

REGISTER FOR MY UPCOMING TRAINING: "Build Your Professional Brand Through Public Speaking" webinar on February 4, 2025: kimberlybonline.com/webinar   In this episode, Kimberly tackles the reality that most professionals aren't prepared for: virtual speaking is now the norm, not the exception. With 86% of job interviews conducted virtually and 90% of hiring managers expecting remote presentations to continue, your ability to command attention through a screen is just as important as your ability to command a room.   But here's the problem: most people treat virtual speaking like it's easier than in-person speaking. They assume they can wing it because they're in their own space with notes in front of them. The truth? Virtual speaking is a completely different skill set—and if you're using in-person strategies in a virtual environment, you're setting yourself up to fail. In this episode, Kimberly breaks down exactly why virtual speaking feels harder (spoiler: you're not imagining it) and gives you five specific strategies to dramatically improve your virtual stage presence.   What You'll Learn in this Episode: Why virtual speaking is actually harder than in-person speaking—and the four reasons you're not crazy for feeling exhausted after video calls The #1 mistake people make on camera that kills connection (hint: stop looking at yourself) How to frame yourself professionally without expensive equipment—camera angle, lighting, and background strategies that make an immediate difference Why your "normal" energy reads as low energy on screen and how to amplify without looking over-the-top The chat monitoring strategy that keeps your audience engaged in real-time (and why you shouldn't delegate this to a moderator) Technical basics that separate amateur presenters from polished professionals Stay In Touch → Connect with the community: Follow me on Instagram/TikTok: @KimberlyBOnline Learn about The Visibility Shift: www.kimberlybonline.com/tvs  Explore Brown Leadership: www.brownleadership.com  Read the book "Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You'll Love" at www.nextmovebestmovebook.com → Share your question: Submit your question in a 90-second voice message, and I may address it in an upcoming episode. Submit here: SpeakpipeSend a voice message to YourNextMove  

REGISTER FOR MY UPCOMING TRAINING: "Build Your Professional Brand Through Public Speaking" webinar on February 4, 2025: kimberlybonline.com/webinar In this episode, Kimberly breaks down seven unexpected benefits that came from developing her public speaking skills—and she's not talking about the obvious stuff like "getting less nervous during presentations." From developing executive presence without an executive title to commanding multi-five-figure keynote fees, these ripple effects went far beyond what she imagined when she first started saying yes to speaking opportunities. This isn't theory. Kimberly shares real numbers, real stories, and real research to show you exactly how public speaking skills translate into career opportunities, income growth, and a version of yourself you didn't know was possible. If you've been treating public speaking as a "nice-to-have" instead of a core professional competency, this episode will change your perspective. What You'll Learn in this Episode: How public speaking gives you executive presence before you ever have an executive title—and why 67% of executive presence comes from communication skills The credibility multiplier effect: why speaking at a 100-person event can do more for your professional reputation than years of quietly doing good work How public speaking skills become a filter for better career opportunities (and help you filter OUT the wrong ones) Why one 60-minute presentation can generate more meaningful professional connections than years of traditional networking The real income impact: how Kimberly went from private college → ivy league → Fortune 100, negotiating $20K+ salary increases with each move The confidence transfer effect: how the scary thing you do on stage makes you braver in negotiations, difficult conversations, and risk-taking Stay In Touch → Connect with the community: Follow me on Instagram/TikTok: @KimberlyBOnline Explore Brown Leadership: www.brownleadership.com  Read the book "Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You'll Love" at www.nextmovebestmovebook.com → Share your question: Submit your question in a 90-second voice message, and I may address it in an upcoming episode. Submit here: https://www.speakpipe.com/YourNextMove   

REGISTER FOR MY UPCOMING TRAINING: "Build Your Professional Brand Through Public Speaking" webinar on February 4, 2025: kimberlybonline.com/webinar In this episode, Kimberly introduces the 5 Types of Speakers framework—a game-changing lens for identifying your natural speaking style instead of trying to copy someone else's. She shares a vulnerable story about feeling intimidated at a speaker event, seeing other speakers with detailed stage charts and technical prep, only to realize that her authentic, in-the-moment style was exactly what made her powerful on stage. This framework isn't about putting you in a box—it's about giving you permission to stop comparing yourself to speakers who operate in a completely different lane. Kimberly shows you how to lean into YOUR strengths. Most powerful speakers are actually a blend of types, and understanding yours is the first step to building authentic visibility. What You'll Learn in this Episode: The 5 Types of Speakers: Motivational, Thought Leader, Entertainer, Subject Matter Expert, and Educator—and how to identify which one(s) you are Why the "Educator" type is the most accessible path for professionals who don't think they have a dramatic story or specialized credentials Why most powerful speakers are actually a blend of 2 types—and how your type can evolve over time Watch Kimberly's Speaker Reel Stay In Touch → Connect with the community: Follow me on Instagram/TikTok: @KimberlyBOnline Explore Brown Leadership: www.brownleadership.com  Read the book "Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You'll Love" at www.nextmovebestmovebook.com Share your question: Submit your question in a 90-second voice message, and I may address it in an upcoming episode. Click to submit here.  

REGISTER FOR MY UPCOMING TRAINING: "Build Your Professional Brand Through Public Speaking" webinar on February 4, 2025: kimberlybonline.com/webinar   In this episode, Kimberly tackles the fear that holds 75% of people back from career-defining opportunities: public speaking. She breaks down exactly how to overcome this fear in 12 weeks—not by becoming a "natural" speaker, but by proving to yourself, day after day, that you can speak without dying.   This isn't about perfection or transforming into someone you're not. It's about daily practice in everyday moments—opening meetings, giving toasts, asking questions—until speaking becomes something you seek out instead of avoid. Kimberly shares the research-backed habit formation timeline, the Ralph Smedley approach to learning by doing, and why the most powerful realization isn't that fear disappears, but that you can act despite it. If you've been waiting for confidence to show up before you speak up, this episode flips that script.   What You'll Learn in this Episode: Why there's no such thing as a "natural" speaker—and what confidence actually looks like behind the scenes How to practice public speaking every single day without needing a stage (hint: it's already happening in your life) The 3-phase framework: Start Where You Are (weeks 1-4), Increase Your Visibility (weeks 5-8), and Own Your Voice (weeks 9-12) Why immediate audience feedback—not formal evaluations—is the fastest path to building speaking confidence Stay In Touch → Connect with the community: Follow me on Instagram/TikTok: @KimberlyBOnline Explore Brown Leadership: Brownleadership Home Read the book "Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You'll Love" at www.nextmovebestmovebook.com     → Share your question: Submit your question in a 90-second voice message, and I may address it in an upcoming episode. Submit here: SpeakpipeSend a voice message to YourNextMove

In the final episode of 2026, Kimberly pulls back the curtain on her personal development strategy for 2026. She shares the frameworks, investments, and vulnerable truths about what it takes to build big while grieving, scared, and not feeling "ready."   This isn't theory. It's a real-time roadmap for anyone ready to stop incrementally improving and start thinking 10x. Kimberly breaks down the difference between 2x thinking (doing more) and 10x thinking (doing less but better), and reveals why her biggest business launch is happening while she's still in grief, still carrying debt, and still not where she wants to be physically.   If you've been waiting for permission to go big while being messy and human, this episode is your permission slip.   What You'll Learn in this Episode: The critical difference between 10x vs 2x thinking and why most of us are stuck in 2x mode How to identify your "20%"—the singular focus that will create momentum across all areas of your life How to build a personal development curriculum that meets you where you are and takes you where you want to go The 7-step process for creating your own annual curriculum Resources and Frameworks Mentioned: 10x Is Easier Than 2x: How World-Class Entrepreneurs Achieve More by Doing Less * (*book affliate link) by Dan Sullivan & Dr. Benjamin Hardy The 12 Week Year: Get More Done in 12 Weeks than Others Do in 12 Months * (*book affliate link) by Brian P. Mora and Michael Lennington CTFAR Self-Coaching Model (Circumstances, Thoughts, Feelings, Actions, Results) by Brooke Castillo Register for "Build Your Professional Brand Through Public Speaking" webinar on February 4, 2025: kimberlybonline.com/webinar Stay In Touch → Connect with the community: Follow me on Instagram/TikTok: @KimberlyBOnline Explore Brown Leadership: Brownleadership Home Read the book "Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You'll Love" at www.nextmovebestmovebook.com   → Share your question: Submit your question in a 90-second voice message, and I may address it in an upcoming episode. Submit here: SpeakpipeSend a voice message to YourNextMove

As the year comes to a close, Kimberly takes a more personal turn on the podcast. In this Christmas Eve episode, she shares live reflections on 2025—a year marked by maintenance, hard leadership decisions, deep love, and profound loss. Breaking her lessons into three core areas—business, leadership, and personal—Kimberly offers an honest look at what it really means to keep going, trust yourself, and allow life to change you.   This episode is about redefining success during a slower year, reclaiming leadership authority instead of outsourcing it, and navigating profound joy and loss at the same time. Recorded as a real-time reflection and released on Christmas Eve, this conversation is raw, grounded, and deeply human.   What You'll Learn in this Episode: Why "maintenance years" still count as success in business How to reframe slower seasons as rest, not failure The difference between delegating decisions and delegating leadership Why avoiding hard decisions costs more than making them Lessons on love, grief, faith, and staying open after loss ChatGPT Prompt Mentioned in the episode: Based upon the conversations I've had with you in 2025, what would you say my business, leadership, and personal lessons this year would be? I'd love 2-4 bullet points with a 2-3 sentence summary of why you said this for each area.   Stay In Touch → Connect with the community: Get on the waitlist for The Visibility Shift: kimberlybonline.com/tvs-waitlist Follow me on Instagram/TikTok: @KimberlyBOnline Explore Brown Leadership: Brownleadership Home Read the book "Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You'll Love" at www.nextmovebestmovebook.com   → Share your question: Submit your question in a 90-second voice message, and I may address it in an upcoming episode. Submit here: SpeakpipeSend a voice message to YourNextMove

If you've been chasing visibility—posting more, showing up more, saying yes to every panel and networking invite—but you're still not seeing the kind of traction you want in your career, this episode is for you. Kimberly breaks down the difference between being visible and being influential—and why one will move your career forward while the other might leave you stuck. What You'll Learn in this Episode: The key differences between visibility and influence Why visibility alone won't lead to promotions or stretch opportunities What strategic visibility looks like in action How to become more influential inside your organization and industry The three traits that build lasting influence: consistency, clarity, and courage Coaching Reflection Questions: Where in your career are you showing up just to be seen? What do you want to be known for? Who actually needs to see you and why? What actions do you want your visibility to drive? Stay In Touch → Connect with the community: Get on the waitlist for The Visibility Shift: kimberlybonline.com/tvs-waitlist Follow me on Instagram/TikTok: @KimberlyBOnline Explore Brown Leadership: Brownleadership Home Read the book "Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You'll Love" at www.nextmovebestmovebook.com   → Share your question: Submit your question in a 90-second voice message, and I may address it in an upcoming episode. Submit here: SpeakpipeSend a voice message to YourNextMove

Do you ever catch yourself thinking, "I'll finally start putting myself out there once I get one more certification… one more promotion… one more credential"? In this episode of Your Next Move, Kimberly Brown breaks down why that belief is one of the biggest visibility blockers for high-achieving professionals.   If you've been waiting for the "perfect moment" to share your expertise, speak on panels, show up more boldly at work, or build your public platform—this episode reframes what readiness actually looks like. Spoiler: it's not about perfection. It's about clarity, intention, and the courage to step forward now.   🎧 Listen in for: Why "I need one more credential" is really fear in disguise The real indicators that you're already ready for visibility Why frustration and feeling overlooked are actually signs of readiness How clarity and consistency—not certifications—build your platform The long-term career costs of waiting for permission How visibility accelerates your leadership trajectory and opens new doors Stay In Touch → Connect with the community: Get on the waitlist for The Visibility Shift: kimberlybonline.com/tvs-waitlist Follow me on Instagram/TikTok: @KimberlyBOnline Explore Brown Leadership: Brownleadership.com Read the book "Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You'll Love" at www.nextmovebestmovebook.com     → Share your question: Submit your question in a 90-second voice message, and I may address it in an upcoming episode. Submit here: SpeakpipeSend a voice message to YourNextMove

Do you ever feel torn between wanting to grow your platform and worrying that being too visible might jeopardize your corporate job? In this episode of Your Next Move, Kimberly Brown reframes visibility as a professional asset—not a threat—and breaks down how to protect your platform legally, strategically, and confidently.   If you've hesitated to post on LinkedIn, turned down speaking engagements, or questioned whether sharing your expertise could "get you in trouble," this episode will show you why visibility isn't the problem. Unmanaged visibility is. And when you understand the guardrails, your voice becomes one of the most powerful tools in your career.   🎧 Listen in for: The real fears behind "I don't want to get in trouble at work" How visibility strengthens your credibility inside your company The legal and compliance guardrails every professional should understand Why separating your employer's brand from your own matters How to protect your intellectual property early What it really takes to be visible and stay securely employed Stay In Touch → Connect with the community: Get on the waitlist for The Visibility Shift: kimberlybonline.com/tvs-waitlist Follow me on Instagram/TikTok: @KimberlyBOnline Explore Brown Leadership: Brown Leadership Read the book "Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You'll Love" at www.nextmovebestmovebook.com   → Share your question: Submit your question in a 90-second voice message, and I may address it in an upcoming episode. Submit here: SpeakpipeSend a voice message to YourNextMove   Keywords: visibility at work, protecting your personal brand, corporate compliance and branding, women in leadership podcast, workplace reputation, intellectual property for professionals, career advancement tips

Do you ever wonder why being excellent at your job still isn't translating into the recognition, influence, or advancement you know you've earned? In this episode of Your Next Move, Kimberly Brown breaks down the uncomfortable truth: being good at your job isn't enough.   Too many high-achieving professionals believe their work should "speak for itself," but in reality, silence keeps you overlooked. If you've been the go-to person, the problem solver, the behind-the-scenes powerhouse—this episode will show you why visibility is the missing link.   🎧 Listen in for: Why merit alone doesn't lead to opportunity How relying on excellence creates a visibility gap The shift from being indispensable in execution to undeniable in leadership Simple ways to start naming your value without feeling like you're bragging Stay In Touch → Connect with the community: Get on the waitlist for The Visibility Shift: kimberlybonline.com/tvs-waitlist Follow me on Instagram/TikTok: @KimberlyBOnline Explore Brown Leadership: Brownleadership Home Read the book "Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You'll Love" at www.nextmovebestmovebook.com   → Share your question: Submit your question in a 90-second voice message, and I may address it in an upcoming episode. Submit here: SpeakpipeSend a voice message to YourNextMove   Keywords: career visibility, being seen at work, personal brand for professionals, women in leadership podcast, how to communicate your value, career advancement tips, building workplace influence

Do you hold back from sharing your accomplishments because you're afraid of sounding self-centered? In this episode of Your Next Move, Kimberly Brown challenges one of the most common fears high-achieving women face: the belief that visibility = bragging.   If you've ever hesitated before hitting "publish," skipped a networking event, or downplayed your success to avoid making others uncomfortable—this episode is for you.   🎧 Listen in for: Why "not wanting to brag" is often fear in disguise A mindset shift that unlocks more promotions, partnerships, and pay Real-life examples of what changes when you finally show up 4 easy ways to build visibility that feel natural, not forced Stay In Touch → Connect with the community: Get on the waitlist for The Visibility Shift: kimberlybonline.com/tvs-waitlist Follow me on Instagram/TikTok: @KimberlyBOnline Explore Brown Leadership:  BrownleadershipHome Read the book "Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You'll Love" at www.nextmovebestmovebook.com     → Share your question: Submit your question in a 90-second voice message, and I may address it in an upcoming episode. Submit here: SpeakpipeSend a voice message to YourNextMove   Keywords: personal branding for professionals, how to be visible at work, stop dimming your light, women in leadership podcast, career visibility tips, professional self-promotion, building relationship capital

Welcome to Your Next Move, the podcast for high-performing professionals in leadership who are ready to elevate their visibility, build a powerful personal brand and position themselves for opportunities that accelerate their path to industry-wide recognition or higher level roles. I'm Kimberly Brown, a globally recognized career and leadership expert, keynote speaker, and bestselling author of Next Move, Best Move. I've coached hundreds of mid- to executive-level professionals working in Fortune 500 companies to grow their visibility, influence, and leadership presence, without leaving their jobs. If you're wondering: How do I position myself as a thought leader at work? Why am I being overlooked for promotions when I'm good at my job? How do I build a leadership brand? Can I stay in my current company and grow my career? How do I make people remember my name in the right rooms? …you're in the right place. Tune in for expert advice, behind-the-scenes coaching, and my signature no-fluff perspective on what it really takes to accelerate your leadership trajectory and step into the rooms where real decisions are made. 🎧 Follow Your Next Move wherever you listen to podcasts, and start building a career that gets you seen, heard, and recognized for what you do best. 📲 Want to connect? Find me on Instagram @kimberlybonline or LinkedIn and say hello!  ⬇️ Download the 9 Visibility Strategies You're Probably Missing at Work guide at https://kimberlybonline.com/visibility   

Your Next Move is back! In this episode, Kimberly Brown shares why she hit pause earlier this year and how that break led to a shift in focus.   If you're a high-achiever ready for elevated strategies, this new chapter is for you.   🎧 Tune in to hear what's changing, why it matters, and what to expect next.   Stay In Touch → Connect with the community: Get on the waitlist for The Visibility Shift: kimberlybonline.com/tvs-waitlist Follow me on Instagram/TikTok: @KimberlyBOnline Explore Brown Leadership: Brownleadership Home Read the book "Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You'll Love" at www.nextmovebestmovebook.com   → Share your question: Submit your question in a 90-second voice message, and I may address it in an upcoming episode. Submit here: SpeakpipeSend a voice message to YourNextMove   Keywords: leadership development podcast, career growth, personal branding, visibility strategy, professional development, career change, women in leadership

In this episode of Your Next Move, Kimberly Brown unpacks the real role fear plays in your career. Spoiler: It's not something to avoid—it's something to explore.   Fear isn't the stop sign. It's the signal. Top leaders don't wait to feel fearless—they move through fear with strategy. Kimberly shares five practical ways to reframe fear and use it as fuel to grow your visibility, speak up as a leader, and pursue bigger goals with confidence.   You'll learn: Why fear and excitement feel the same in your brain How the 5 Second Rule breaks the hesitation cycle How to use project "pre-mortems" to manage fear before it spirals How to take aligned action, one small step at a time How to build psychological safety to lead through failure If fear has been keeping you quiet, stuck, or invisible—this is your invitation to move forward.   Stay In Touch → Connect with the community: Get on the waitlist for The Visibility Shift: kimberlybonline.com/tvs-waitlist Follow me on Instagram/TikTok: @KimberlyBOnline Explore Brown Leadership: Brownleadership Home Read the book "Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You'll Love" at www.nextmovebestmovebook.com     → Share your question: Submit your question in a 90-second voice message, and I may address it in an upcoming episode. Submit here: SpeakpipeSend a voice message to YourNextMove   Keywords: fear and leadership, mindset for professionals, how to overcome fear at work, using fear as fuel, public speaking confidence, career visibility coaching, leadership mindset shifts, personal brand growth

Welcome to Episode 104 of the Your Next Move Podcast! In today's episode, I'm getting real with you. I'm sharing six powerful reminders that I constantly rotate for both myself and my clients especially when we find ourselves stuck, scared, or playing small. This is more of a truth-telling episode where I want to give you the advice that I give my clients. But especially recently, I've had some experiences where I realized I need to remind myself of these things too. In this episode, you'll hear: Why fear actually means "go" and not "stop," and how it's often the biggest thing standing between you and your goals How taking just one hour to plan your week can transform your productivity and mindset Why saying "no" when it's not a "hell yes" is crucial for your satisfaction and success The importance of using your voice even when it shakes Why rest isn't a reward for overworking but a power move and essential part of your plan The liberating truth that you don't have to prove your worth—you already belong I also share a recent experience where I faced serious imposter syndrome before a speaking engagement, and how I used these same reminders to pull myself back from spiraling. You'll get practical advice on: Recognizing when fear is causing you to choose "Plan B" when you really want "Plan A" Setting yourself up for success by planning in a way that works for your brain How to determine if an opportunity is truly a "hell yes" (and a simple test I use for client work) Practical ways to advocate for yourself even when it makes you nervous Building rest into your schedule as a non-negotiable part of your success strategy Reminding yourself that you are enough exactly as you are At the end of the episode, I share an unofficial seventh reminder that emerged naturally: The more you lean into being your authentic self, the better. Timeline [0:00] Introduction: A different kind of episode - six reminders I keep in rotation  [1:15] Reminder #1: Show up when you're scared - fear means GO  [3:30] Story about choosing Plan B instead of Plan A because of fear  [5:25] Reminder #2: Take time to plan for your success  [7:45] Reminder #3: Say no when it's not a hell yes  [9:20] My test for deciding which one-on-one clients to take  [11:10] Reminder #4: Use your voice even when it shakes  [12:55] Reminder #5: Rest is a power move, not a reward  [15:30] How I've improved my relationship with rest over the years  [17:20] Reminder #6: You don't have to prove your worth  [18:45] My backstage experience with imposter syndrome  [21:30] The unofficial 7th reminder: The more you lean into being you, the better  [23:10] Closing thoughts and encouragement to share Stay In Touch → Connect with the community: Follow me on Instagram/TikTok: @KimberlyBOnline Explore Brown Leadership: https://brownleadership.com Read the book "Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You'll Love" at www.nextmovebestmovebook.com     → Share your question: Submit your question in a 90-second voice message, and I may address it in an upcoming episode. Submit here: https://www.speakpipe.com/YourNextMove   → Apply for a 1:1 coaching session: Participate in a 20-30 minute coaching session that may be featured in a future episode. Apply here: https://bit.ly/YNMCoaching

In today's episode, I explore something that affects so many of us but rarely gets the attention it deserves - knowing when it's time to take a break from work. While our always-on culture makes stepping away feel impossible, I'll share why taking a strategic break might be the most productive move for your long-term career success. I guide you through five clear signs that indicate you need a work break - not just a vacation where you're checking email poolside, but a true, intentional step back to recharge and reset. I also provide actionable insights on what to do if you recognize these signs in yourself. In this episode, you'll discover: Why needing a break isn't a sign of weakness or failure, but often a sign of self-awareness and leadership How physical symptoms like insomnia, frequent headaches, constant fatigue, digestive issues, and getting sick more often can be your body's way of saying "enough" What emotional exhaustion looks like - feeling empty, cynical, or detached - and why you can't think your way out of it The irony of declining performance despite longer hours and what neuroscience tells us about why our brains require periods of rest How disconnection from purpose and meaning in your work can signal burnout rather than a true misalignment Why an inability to unplug - checking email during dinner, thinking about work in the shower, feeling anxious when trying to relax - indicates work has expanded beyond healthy boundaries You'll also hear personal reflections about my own experiences with recognizing when it's time to pause in order to move forward stronger. This episode empowers you to: Recognize the warning signs before they lead to more serious consequences Understand why your body and mind need genuine rest to function optimally Take a strategic break without derailing your career trajectory Remember that you are not your job - you're a whole person whose identity extends beyond your professional role TIMELINE 00:00 The Importance of Taking a Work Break 02:20 Recognizing Physical Symptoms of Burnout 05:09 Understanding Emotional Exhaustion 07:57 Declining Performance and Overworking 10:00 Disconnection from Purpose and Meaning 11:49 Inability to Unplug and Enjoy Time Off 13:43 Strategies for Taking a Work Break At the end of the episode, I introduce my comprehensive guide, "Taking a Work Break Without the Panic," which provides everything from understanding your legal rights and benefits to creating a communication strategy to planning your return to work after a break. Stay In Touch → Connect with the community: Follow me on Instagram/TikTok: @KimberlyBOnline Explore Brown Leadership: https://brownleadership.com Read the book "Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You'll Love" at www.nextmovebestmovebook.com   → Share your question: Submit your question in a 90-second voice message, and I may address it in an upcoming episode. Submit here: https://www.speakpipe.com/YourNextMove → Apply for a 1:1 coaching session: Participate in a 20-30 minute coaching session that may be featured in a future episode. Apply here: https://bit.ly/YNMCoaching → Get your guide: Visit kimberlybonline.com/workbreak and use code YourNextMove to get 50% off my comprehensive guide "Taking a Work Break Without the Panic" or click the link in the show notes.  

In this live coaching session, I sit down with Abriana Walton, a media professional from Detroit who's navigating the challenges of her first full-time job. We dive deep into overcoming perfectionism, building genuine confidence, and mapping out a fulfilling career path that aligns with your purpose. Learn how to handle workplace mistakes with grace and use them as growth opportunities Discover strategies for tracking your wins to boost confidence when facing challenges Understand why high achievers often struggle to accept praise for their exceptional work Explore the balance between career planning and leaving room for unexpected opportunities Gain insights on prioritizing multiple passions without burning out Whether you're starting your career or seeking your next professional challenge, this episode offers practical guidance for embracing imperfection while still pursuing excellence in your work and life. Timeline 00:24 - Meet Abriana: Career Background & Coaching Goals 01:50 - Struggles with Confidence & Workplace Mistakes 04:28 - The Reality of Making Mistakes at Work 07:50 - Learning Through Trial & Error in a Dual Role 10:08 - The Importance of Tracking Wins & Building Confidence 12:54 - The High Achiever's Perspective on Praise 16:28 - Career Mapping: Setting Long-Term Goals 21:40 - The Power of Goal-Setting & Strategic Planning 26:28 - Passion vs. Profession: Managing Multiple Interests 30:28 - Visualizing Your Ideal Career & Life 35:14 - Final Advice & Next Steps 37:22 - Closing Thoughts & Invitation for Future Coaching Sessions Stay In Touch → Connect with the community: Follow me on Instagram/TikTok: @KimberlyBOnline Explore Brown Leadership: https://brownleadership.com Read the book "Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You'll Love" at www.nextmovebestmovebook.com     → Share your question: Submit your question in a 90-second voice message, and I may address it in an upcoming episode. Submit here: https://www.speakpipe.com/YourNextMove   → Apply for a 1:1 coaching session: Participate in a 20-30 minute coaching session that may be featured in a future episode. Apply here: https://bit.ly/YNMCoaching

Welcome to Episode 101 of the Your Next Move Podcast! In today's episode, I dive into a mindset framework that will help you transform the way you approach your goals. Whether you're facing a career shift, trying to improve your personal life, or pursuing new business goals, this episode will show you how flipping your mindset can lead to faster success with less stress. I introduce the Be-Do-Have Model—a powerful tool for anyone looking to reach their goals. The key is understanding that to achieve anything, you must first BE the person who achieves it, then DO the necessary actions, and finally, you will HAVE the desired outcome. Too often, people approach it in reverse: waiting for the "have" before taking action. In this episode, you'll hear: Why most people get the Be-Do-Have model wrong, and how this keeps them stuck. How fear and hesitation can prevent you from stepping into the ideal version of yourself. The Courage Driven Mindset Framework—a new coaching method I use to help clients (and myself!) shift their mindset and take decisive action. The 3 actionable steps to shift your mindset: Recognize, Reframe, and Respond. Why consistency is key in applying the Be-Do-Have model to your life. You'll also get a behind-the-scenes peek into my personal growth journey and how I'm shifting my mindset in my own life. Listen in and learn how to: Move past the waiting game and start being the person who achieves their goals now. Tackle fear and self-doubt to start taking bold actions instead of staying stuck in thinking mode. Use the Courage Driven Mindset Framework to reframe challenges and respond with confidence. At the end of the episode, I challenge you to apply the Be-Do-Have model to your goals. Take action today and see what shifts. Stay In Touch → Connect with the community: Follow me on Instagram/TikTok: @KimberlyBOnline Explore Brown Leadership: https://brownleadership.com Read the book "Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You'll Love" at www.nextmovebestmovebook.com     → Share your question: Submit your question in a 90-second voice message, and I may address it in an upcoming episode. Submit here: https://www.speakpipe.com/YourNextMove   → Apply for a 1:1 coaching session: Participate in a 20-30 minute coaching session that may be featured in a future episode. Apply here: https://bit.ly/YNMCoaching

Welcome to a milestone episode of Your Next Move Podcast—Episode 100! In this special episode, I get real about my personal and professional journey, sharing how pivotal moments of struggle have sparked powerful transformations. From career shifts to navigating personal challenges, I open up about the internal changes that led me to create my "Transformation Roadmap," a five-pillar strategy that's redefining how I show up in the world. As I embark on a new chapter of growth and evolution, I discuss the mindset shifts, business strategies, and legacy-building principles that will shape my next steps—and how you can apply them to your own journey. Whether you're feeling stuck, looking to expand your reach, or ready to craft a lasting legacy, this episode is packed with insights and inspiration to help you take your next move with confidence. What You'll Learn in This Episode: The significance of reaching 100 episodes and the lessons I've learned along the way My "Box Analogy" and how to recognize when it's time for a professional shift How personal healing and transformation play a role in elevating your impact The five pillars of my Transformation Roadmap and how they'll shape my business and personal growth How expanding your reach, owning the room, and building lasting relationships are key to leadership success Timeline [0:00] Introduction: The significance of reaching 100 episodes and why persistence matters [2:30] The Box Analogy: Understanding when you've outgrown your current role and why it's time to shift [7:00] Career and Personal Reflection: Lessons from failed launches, personal healing, and growth [11:30] The Five Pillars of Kimberly's Transformation Roadmap: Defining personal growth, brand strategy, and legacy-building [17:45] Expanding Your Reach: Why visibility and leadership positioning are non-negotiable [22:00] Building Relationship Capital: The power of meaningful connections in career advancement [24:30] Crafting a Legacy and Next Steps: Shaping a career that leaves a lasting impact Stay In Touch → Connect with the community: Follow me on Instagram/TikTok: @KimberlyBOnline Explore Brown Leadership: https://brownleadership.com Read the book "Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You'll Love" at www.nextmovebestmovebook.com     → Share your question: Submit your question in a 90-second voice message, and I may address it in an upcoming episode. Submit here: https://www.speakpipe.com/YourNextMove   → Apply for a 1:1 coaching session: Participate in a 20-30 minute coaching session that may be featured in a future episode. Apply here: https://bit.ly/YNMCoaching

In this episode of Your Next Move with Kimberly Brown, we conclude our deep dive into the C-Method: The Self-Coaching System for Clarity, Commitment, and Change by covering the final three steps: Craft Your Action Plan, Commit to Consistency, and Celebrate and Evolve. Kimberly shares actionable strategies to move beyond planning and confidently execute your goals for 2025. From crafting realistic plans to maintaining momentum, this episode is packed with insights to help you build a sustainable path to success. If you're ready to take control of your goals and follow through with confidence, this episode is for you. What You'll Learn in This Episode: Why crafting a realistic action plan sets the foundation for success. How to maintain momentum and hold yourself accountable through consistency. Why confidence is built through action, not just planning. The importance of celebrating milestones and evolving your approach for future growth. How to prioritize the promises you make to yourself as much as those you make to others. Action Steps: Craft a tangible action plan: Use tools like sticky notes, planners, or apps to map out every step toward your goals. Commit to consistency: Find a schedule and pace that works for you, and show up more days than not. Reflect and evolve: Take time to celebrate wins, conduct after-action reviews, and adjust your approach as needed. Identify your peak productivity hours: Schedule important tasks during the times of day when you feel most energized and focused. "Something I'm Doing That Works" Kimberly shares how working from 5 a.m. to 8 a.m. has transformed her productivity during this hustle season. She encourages listeners to identify their own peak productivity hours and align their most important tasks with those times for maximum results. Stay In Touch → Connect with the community: Follow me on Instagram/TikTok: @KimberlyBOnline Explore Brown Leadership: https://brownleadership.com Read the book "Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You'll Love" at www.nextmovebestmovebook.com     → Share your question: Submit your question in a 90-second voice message, and I may address it in an upcoming episode. Submit here: https://www.speakpipe.com/YourNextMove   → Apply for a 1:1 coaching session: Participate in a 20-30 minute coaching session that may be featured in a future episode. Apply here: https://bit.ly/YNMCoaching

In this episode of Your Next Move with Kimberly Brown, we continue our deep dive into the C-Method: The Self-Coaching System for Clarity, Commitment, and Change. Today's focus is on Step 2: Curating Your Knowledge. Kimberly explains how to sift through the wealth of information, tools, and experiences you've accumulated to identify what will best serve your current goals. She also shares her personal strategies for leveraging existing resources to maximize results. If you're ready to create a plan for your next steps in 2025, this episode will help you unlock the power of intentional learning and resourcefulness.  What You'll Learn in This Episode: Why curating your knowledge is essential for achieving your goals. How to evaluate whether your tools and resources align with your current objectives. The 80/20 rule for focusing on the most impactful knowledge. Three critical questions to ask when filtering through courses, books, and materials. The importance of knowing when to let go of outdated advice, strategies, or commitments that no longer serve you. Upcoming Workshop: Join Kimberly for the Next Level Strategy Workshop on January 23rd! This free lunch-and-learn will guide you through creating your Career Advancement Blueprint with actionable steps to achieve your goals in 2025. Register here: kimberlybonline.com/NLS Resources Mentioned in This Episode Register for the Next Level Strategy Workshop: kimberlybonline.com/NLS Subscribe to the Your Next Move Newsletter for updates, resources, and first access to new episodes: https://bit.ly/YNMNewsletter Blog Post: https://kimberlybonline.com/podcast/yournextmove-98/ Stay In Touch → Connect with the community: Follow me on Instagram/TikTok: @KimberlyBOnline Explore Brown Leadership: https://brownleadership.com Read the book "Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You'll Love" at www.nextmovebestmovebook.com     → Share your question: Submit your question in a 90-second voice message, and I may address it in an upcoming episode. Submit here: https://www.speakpipe.com/YourNextMove   → Apply for a 1:1 coaching session: Participate in a 20-30 minute coaching session that may be featured in a future episode. Apply here: https://bit.ly/YNMCoaching

Welcome back to Your Next Move Podcast! After a year-long break, we're back with fresh perspectives and new strategies. In this episode, Kimberly dives into the concept of self-coaching—what it is, why it's essential, and how you can leverage it to gain clarity, commitment, and create meaningful change in your life. Kimberly also shares personal updates, including her company's rebranding to Brown Leadership and why she's embarking on a journey of self-coaching. Learn about her newly developed framework, The C-Method: The Self-Coaching System for Clarity, Commitment, and Change, and discover actionable steps to clarify your current reality as you kick off the new year. This episode will give you the tools and motivation you need to take your next move in 2025.     What You'll Learn in This Episode Why the Podcast is Back: Kimberly reflects on her podcasting journey, lessons learned, and how she's approaching things differently this time. The Power of Self-Coaching: Learn how self-coaching can help you move past stagnation and align your goals with your values. Introducing The C-Method Framework: Kimberly outlines the five-step self-coaching system for clarity, commitment, and change. Step 1 - Clarify Your Current Reality: Explore practical tools like the Wheel of Life and the Start, Stop, Continue exercise to conduct a self-audit and gain deeper insights into your life.     Resources Mentioned in This Episode Subscribe to the Your Next Move Newsletter for updates, resources, and first access to new episodes: https://bit.ly/YNMNewsletter Featured Books on Self-Coaching and Personal Growth: https://www.amazon.com/shop/kimberlybonline/list/2QBB1KYDJDGNB?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_XM7C73A3JT5A31GKFAKK  Blog Post: https://kimberlybonline.com/podcast/yournextmove-97/      Stay In Touch → Connect with the community: Follow me on Instagram/TikTok: @KimberlyBOnline Explore Brown Leadership: https://brownleadership.com Read the book "Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You'll Love" at www.nextmovebestmovebook.com     → Share your question: Submit your question in a 90-second voice message, and I may address it in an upcoming episode. Submit here: https://www.speakpipe.com/YourNextMove   → Apply for a 1:1 coaching session: Participate in a 20-30 minute coaching session that may be featured in a future episode. Apply here: https://bit.ly/YNMCoaching

Welcome to the "Your Next Move" podcast with your host, Kimberly Brown. Today marks a special end-of-season episode, where Kimberly shares her heartfelt gratitude for the journey that has brought the podcast to a significant milestone — 96 episodes! Join her as she reflects on the transformative power of these conversations and the impact that this journey has had on her career & personal growth.  While a break is on the horizon, Kimberly is not resting. She's cooking up something extraordinary for the future of the Your Next Move podcast, something that will change the game of how she approaches podcasting and enrich your experience. In the meantime, you can dive into the treasure trove of previous amazing episodes and look forward to her career coaching and Q&A sessions to keep you inspired on your journey.  Stay tuned for the new and improved "Your Next Move" podcast, coming soon!   KEY POINTS - Kimberly's gratitude for your patience and support - Reflecting on 96 episodes and its transformative journey - Teasing a big, game-changing idea for the future of the podcast - A more holistic approach covering health, wealth, finances, and careers soon - Invitation to ask questions for potential career coaching episodes - Navigate your career path with the "Career Growth Scale"   QUOTABLES: "I hope that you can be patient with me during this break. I hope that you can enjoy all of the 96 episodes that we have with incredible guests. I'm so proud of so many of the interviews we've done over the past few years, I'm so proud of how we've been able to really help others truly navigate the world of work, make more money, and position themselves as industry leaders. " — Kimberly Brown    RESOURCES: Career Growth Scale Quiz: form.typeform.com/to/HpwkZalV  Read the book "Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You'll Love" at www.nextmovebestmovebook.com   Stay In Touch → Connect with the community: Follow me on Instagram/TikTok: @KimberlyBOnline Explore Brown Leadership: https://brownleadership.com → Share your question: Submit your question in a 90-second voice message, and I may address it in an upcoming episode. Submit here: https://www.speakpipe.com/YourNextMove → Apply for a 1:1 coaching session: Participate in a 20-30 minute coaching session that may be featured in a future episode. Apply here: https://bit.ly/YNMCoaching  

In today's episode, your host Kimberly is joined by Alexandra Gilbert, CEO of consulting and coaching business Cape-Able Consulting LLC, a consulting agency created to help people with ADHD or learning disabilities struggling in their careers to reach their highest potential in the workplace.  Alexandra talks about the indicators of ADHD, navigating diagnoses and treatments for learning disabilities, whether or not to self-disclose your disability in the workplace, and best practices in the workplace to support individuals with learning disabilities. She also shares her ADHD and Dyslexia Diagnoses early on as a child and how those experiences have shifted and evolved as she moved into adulthood and into the workplace.  Join in on this unique conversation with Kimberly & Alexandra and find out how you can create a thriving and equitable workplace for yourself and those around you.    KEY POINTS: - What are the indicators of ADHD?  - Types of ADHD: Inattentive, Hyperactive, and Combined - Alexandra's Dyslexia & ADHD story  - Should you self-disclose your learning disability in the workplace? - Unmasking at home and in the workplace  - Key identifiers of learning disability as an adult  - How to effectively identify your strengths  - Best principles vs best practices for ADHD in the workplace   QUOTABLES: "I described how people with learning disabilities or ADHD — when they are looking at their jobs, the job should be challenging, not hard." – Alexandra Gilbert   "Inattentive ADHD is someone who's a little spacey and looks like they're paying attention, but not mentally there. Someone who has hyperactive ADHD, in women, tends to be those who are very talkative, chatty, [or] social butterflies. And they're usually very high achieving women." – Alexandra Gilbert    "One of those things that makes it really hard for people with ADHD is they feel like they need to compare themselves to people who are neurotypical. They fundamentally think differently [and] work differently." – Alexandra Gilbert  GUEST RESOURCES: Alexandra Gilbert  https://www.capeableconsulting.com/  Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/iamcapeable/  Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/CapeAbleConsultingLLC  LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandra-gilbert-ceo/    Stay In Touch → Connect with the community: Follow me on Instagram/TikTok: @KimberlyBOnline Explore Brown Leadership: https://brownleadership.com Read the book "Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You'll Love" at www.nextmovebestmovebook.com   → Share your question: Submit your question in a 90-second voice message, and I may address it in an upcoming episode. Submit here: https://www.speakpipe.com/YourNextMove → Apply for a 1:1 coaching session: Participate in a 20-30 minute coaching session that may be featured in a future episode. Apply here: https://bit.ly/YNMCoaching

We all want to feel seen and valued in the workplace, however, that may not always be the case, even if we're working our hardest! That is why in this solo episode, your host Kimberly talks about how to communicate & showcase your value in the workplace.  Tune in as Kimberly shares Lasswell's Maxim's definition of communication, the five key values in the workplace, signs if you are being valued, and ways to become more valuable by focusing on important employable skills and positioning yourself for your next move.  From the values of compassion to equality, Kimberly also highlights the vital role of knowing how to quantify, speak, and communicate your work in tangible ways. Having to change your perception and workplace identity may be challenging at first, but it is a crucial step in communicating your value in the workplace. So, tune in to this episode and reflect on how to effectively communicate your value in the workplace with Kimberly today!    KEY POINTS: How does Lasswell's Maxim define Communication?  Five key values in the workplace  Signs that you are being valued in the workplace How to become valuable in the workplace? Learn adaptability & flexibility! Ways to show your value  What are the most important skills for employees to learn? How does your work solve problems?  The art of communicating your value    QUOTABLES: "Before you can work on communicating your actual value to a team, you need to recognize and understand what you are bringing to the table." – Kimberly Brown "Communicating your value is something that is never-ending. It's a continuous process — not that you have to always think that you're up against the clock or that you're always in this competition mode; but, it's understanding how can you continuously show up, communicate your value on a consistent basis, and contribute to the workplace in a meaningful way." – Kimberly Brown    Stay In Touch → Connect with the community: Follow me on Instagram/TikTok: @KimberlyBOnline Explore Brown Leadership: https://brownleadership.com Read the book "Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You'll Love" at www.nextmovebestmovebook.com     → Share your question: Submit your question in a 90-second voice message, and I may address it in an upcoming episode. Submit here: https://www.speakpipe.com/YourNextMove   → Apply for a 1:1 coaching session: Participate in a 20-30 minute coaching session that may be featured in a future episode. Apply here: https://bit.ly/YNMCoaching

In this episode, Fulbright-National Geographic Storytelling Fellow Alyea Pierce joins Kimberly to talk about her journey and experience as a writer, poet, and storyteller.  Alyea uses poetry, spoken word performance, audio, and photography to examine oral storytelling & folklore traditions across the African diaspora. She has recently contributed to National Geographic's "Into The Depths" podcast and The Soul of Music—Overheard's four-part series focusing on music, exploration, and Black history. Currently, she works at the English department at Rutgers University as a creative writing instructor.  Alyea brings us along her journey of pivoting into a career as a poet who brings untold marginalized stories and Caribbean histories. Tune in to draw inspiration from Alyea's personal experiences and learn helpful tips and practical advice on how to bring your stories to life!    KEY POINTS: Alyea's journey from college to working with National Geographic Defying rejection with timing, clarity, and effort Allowing more vulnerability in your work and real life  How Alyea's ambivert side helps her thrive at work The shedding of your old self to adapt to new cultures & environments  Dealing with abrupt changes and adapting to COVID Alyea's Afro-Caribbean poetry project; her favorite writer and her favorite poem Alyea's biggest advice to those in pursuit of their career path    QUOTABLES: "It's easy to be vulnerable through poetry. To be vulnerable in real life – that's terrifying to me because that means that that is my full self in poetry. My poetry inspires my real life." - Alyea Pierce  "As a black woman, you can find yourself adapting to whatever the majority is to be accepted, to not create dissonance, and not be seen as being too strong too power – just too-any adjective." - Kimberly Brown  GUEST RESOURCES: Alyea Pierce IG | https://www.instagram.com/alyeaspierce/  LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/alyeapierce/    RESOURCES: Have career and leadership development questions? Email Kimberly at [email protected]  Learn more about Kimberly Brown and download a free career strategy template at www.kimberlybonline.com Read the book "Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You'll Love" at www.nextmovebestmovebook.com     Follow Kimberly on social media: IG | @kimberlybonline - www.instagram.com/kimberlybonline  FB | www.facebook.com/kimberlybonline   Twitter | www.twitter.com/kimberlybonline  LinkedIn | www.linkedin.com/in/kimberlybonline    Your Next Move is edited by EPYC Media Network (visit at https://www.epyc.co/)

Feedback is one of the most crucial things you need to be able to give and receive in the workplace, and yet it is one of the biggest things people are afraid to do in the workplace!  Fear not, because in this episode, Kimberly will be talking about the basic steps of effective feedback, the different ways to communicate your feedback, and the things to be mindful of before you decide to offer someone your feedback in the workplace.  Believe it or not, giving and receiving feedback can be an incredibly positive and pleasant experience! Tune in to this episode to find out how to master the art of feedback today.    KEY POINTS: The 4 Basic Steps of Feedback: Ask, Explain, Share, Request Why you need to provide both positive and negative feedback Vertical and Lateral communication: their definitions, differences, benefits, and disadvantages What you can do to improve your feedback & communication  Questions to ask yourself before you provide feedback  The importance of compassion when giving feedback    QUOTABLES: "Radical transparency helps bring everyone along the journey, even if the feedback you're sharing, if the new initiative that's happening, if there's some change in management – doesn't necessarily mean that everyone's reaction is going to be good, and that's okay. What's important is that people are in the know." "Sometimes, feedback needs to be communicated through several different channels. Not every piece of feedback has to be attributed to the person. It can be generalized feedback."   Stay In Touch → Connect with the community: Follow me on Instagram/TikTok: @KimberlyBOnline Explore Brown Leadership: https://brownleadership.com Read the book "Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You'll Love" at www.nextmovebestmovebook.com     → Share your question: Submit your question in a 90-second voice message, and I may address it in an upcoming episode. Submit here: https://www.speakpipe.com/YourNextMove   → Apply for a 1:1 coaching session: Participate in a 20-30 minute coaching session that may be featured in a future episode. Apply here: https://bit.ly/YNMCoaching

Corporate or Entrepreneur? We've all asked ourselves this question at some point in our lives, but have we ever considered that it was possible to do both and to do them well?  In this episode, your host Kimberly speaks with Shalaya Shipman, a multi-faceted hustler who leads multicultural marketing efforts for Black and Latinx CEOs through Salesforce technology, while also running a successful real estate business.  Tune in as Shalaya shares her journey of becoming her family's first college graduate with a Rhetoric degree, and eventually exploring the technological space after her traditional corporate life experience, all the while building a successful career in real estate. How did she do it all, and how did she not only adapt but thrive in these seemingly contrasting environments? Join in on the conversation and uncover Shalaya's insights on making such pivots, and how she structures her multifaceted career by leading with intention and purpose!   KEY POINTS: How the art of persuasive speech helped Shalaya create her own unique roles  The importance of adaptability in your career and/or business  Biggest pivots & lessons learned from the recession and COVID-19 pandemic  Entrepreneurship vs intrapreneurship and how Shalaya did both  Why systems and accountability are vital for sustainable success  What is Shalaya's next move?    QUOTABLES: "Technology has been an incredible vehicle for us to just show up in a new version of ourselves a new version for companies, we also have a responsibility as people and as companies to do the right thing. We can do that while still ensuring that we're driving the business forward." – Shalaya Shipman    "I teach my professionals that we really need to think two years at a time. What can I do? What is my two-year plan? What skill am I getting? What environment do I want to be in? What do I want my next move to look like?" – Kimberly Brown   "It really starts with loving the work that you're doing and having the accountability systems in place to help you be the most efficient with your time." – Shalaya Shipman    GUEST INFORMATION: Shalaya Shipman  Website | https://www.shalayashipman.com/  IG | https://www.instagram.com/shayanee/  LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/shalaya/  Stay In Touch → Connect with the community: Follow me on Instagram/TikTok: @KimberlyBOnline Explore Brown Leadership: https://brownleadership.com Read the book "Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You'll Love" at www.nextmovebestmovebook.com     → Share your question: Submit your question in a 90-second voice message, and I may address it in an upcoming episode. Submit here: https://www.speakpipe.com/YourNextMove   → Apply for a 1:1 coaching session: Participate in a 20-30 minute coaching session that may be featured in a future episode. Apply here: https://bit.ly/YNMCoaching

Today, we are talking about intrapreneurship versus entrepreneurship - the pros & cons,  differences & similarities, and everything in between.  Now, entrepreneurship may seem like the more appealing end of the stick - that laptop culture and freedom lifestyle are all the craze right now. But there are also many incredible things that the path of intrapreneurship brings! As Kimberly has had the best of both worlds for 10 years, she will be sharing her own personal insights and perspectives on both paths, the traits you need to succeed in regardless of what you pick, and the things you should consider when deciding if you're an intrapreneur or entrepreneur.  Whether you're building a career or starting your own business (or both!) - this episode is for you. Tune in and find which of the two paths aligns most with you!    KEY POINTS: What makes an entrepreneur and an intrapreneur?  Similarity, differences, benefits, and risks of Entrepreneurship & Intrapreneurship  How Kimberly balanced Corporate America & building her business  Do great corporate backgrounds lead to thriving entrepreneur lives? The traits you need to be a successful entrepreneur and intrapreneur  Are you an entrepreneur or intrapreneur?    QUOTABLES: "Most entrepreneurs start with a small business and it can grow into an empire. People love talking about entrepreneurship because there's literally no ceiling. When you're an entrepreneur, you can go, as big or as small as you'd like to go, and there is no wrong answer." "Your success as an intrapreneur can lead to significant career advancement."   Stay In Touch → Connect with the community: Follow me on Instagram/TikTok: @KimberlyBOnline Explore Brown Leadership: https://brownleadership.com Read the book "Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You'll Love" at www.nextmovebestmovebook.com     → Share your question: Submit your question in a 90-second voice message, and I may address it in an upcoming episode. Submit here: https://www.speakpipe.com/YourNextMove   → Apply for a 1:1 coaching session: Participate in a 20-30 minute coaching session that may be featured in a future episode. Apply here: https://bit.ly/YNMCoaching

In this episode, your host Kimberly is joined by Dre Brown, a self-taught freelance makeup artist who has cultivated a creative community over the last 15 years and collaborated with brands like MTV, BRAVO, WEtv, Food Network, Comedy Central, Refinery29, COSMOPOLITAN, COMPLEX, SEVENTEEN, ESSENCE, Black Enterprise, Unilever, and more!  Tune in as Dre brings us along her journey from corporate America to working her way up in media & entertainment with some of the biggest brands in the industry. On a mission to create her own (em)powerhouse, Dre sees makeup as a tool to cultivate beauty, empowerment, and confidence.Kimberly & Dre also talk about navigating the different facets of creative spaces outside of artistry, and how to monetize your creative talents.  As you draw inspiration from Dre's pursuit of impact as a beauty & lifestyle thought-leader, find out how you can turn your creative skills into an empire with Kimberly and Dre today!   KEY POINTS: Dre's hustle story and how she was the first in her family to graduate college How Howard University taught Dre how to monetize her talent Dre's journey from corporate America to freelance Importance of sharing meantime moments with yourself and having a sense of gratitude  How Dre cultivated her confidence  Importance of the relationship between the talent and the makeup artist Learnings of Dre from doing makeup Advice from Dre in creating a career for ourselves Dre's next big move   QUOTABLES: "Makeup is like a ministry to me." - Dre Brown "Meantime is where you get to meet yourself. You meet yourself in the meantime, because every one is going to be there for the highlights. But the valleys are some lonely places. And if you aren't confident alone in those meantimes, then wherever you are at the top is just you're going to be putting on because it's not real. It's the gratitude that comes in those moments." - Dre Brown "Sometimes, some of your gifts are not to be paid for the world to just enjoy. And you should not enterprise every gift. So, what I would say is — pause if you are in something and you're thriving, before you pivot to something else. Pause; and really look at 'how do I need to set my life up?'" - Dre Brown   GUEST INFORMATION:  Dre Brown  http://www.drebrown.com/about  Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/the_dre_brown/?hl=en  LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/drebrownofficial/    Stay In Touch → Connect with the community: Follow me on Instagram/TikTok: @KimberlyBOnline Explore Brown Leadership: https://brownleadership.com Read the book "Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You'll Love" at www.nextmovebestmovebook.com     → Share your question: Submit your question in a 90-second voice message, and I may address it in an upcoming episode. Submit here: https://www.speakpipe.com/YourNextMove   → Apply for a 1:1 coaching session: Participate in a 20-30 minute coaching session that may be featured in a future episode. Apply here: https://bit.ly/YNMCoaching

In an incredibly fast-paced world that shows no signs of slowing down, it can be hard to pump the brakes on our own minds to find rest and ease amidst all the chaos. That is why in this episode, Kimberly sits down with Krystal Jackson, LPC - owner and clinical director of Simply Being Wellness Counseling, to talk about self-care, wellness, and creating ease in our lives. On a mission to help professionals find more ease and become intentional about how they prioritize self-care, Krystal provides mental health & wellness consultations for organizations seeking to better support the wellness of their employees and create curriculum/training for professional development. Krystal believes that everything we need is already within us, and has spent her career equipping countless professionals with actionable tools to create quite the chaos and create ease in their lives.  Tune in to this episode as Kimberly & Krystal talk about taking ownership over your own contribution to the chaos in your life, and more importantly, the steps you can take to set yourself up for ease and sustainable success. Kimberly and Krystal also talk about self-care routines, ways to check in with yourself, burnout prevention, and so much more!  So, join in on the conversation, and learn how to create ease in your life with Krystal Jackson and Kimberly Brown today!    KEY POINTS: Krystal's journey from correctional settings in mental health counseling  Are you contributing to your own chaos?  Dealing with compassion fatigue - how a therapist practices self-care  Finding a self-care routine that works for you  The importance of managing your mindset around rest  Setting yourself up for success and ease  The biggest key to creating change in your mental health  The biggest block we face in our mental health  Ways to add more ease into your life  Taking intentional care of yourself with the Simply Being Therapy Journal Rethinking your relationship with work    QUOTABLES: "We got to make self-care feel easy. We have to empower ourselves to do it. We have to assess what's working, what's not working, what feels helpful, then simplify it" - Krystal Jackson GUEST INFORMATION:  Krystal Jackson https://www.simplybeingcounseling.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/simplybeingcounseling/ LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/krystalcjackson/ Get your own copy of the Simply Being Therapy Journal: https://www.amazon.com/Simply-Therapy-Journal-Krystal-Jackson/dp/1678130079 Stay In Touch → Connect with the community: Follow me on Instagram/TikTok: @KimberlyBOnline Explore Brown Leadership: https://brownleadership.com Read the book "Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You'll Love" at www.nextmovebestmovebook.com     → Share your question: Submit your question in a 90-second voice message, and I may address it in an upcoming episode. Submit here: https://www.speakpipe.com/YourNextMove   → Apply for a 1:1 coaching session: Participate in a 20-30 minute coaching session that may be featured in a future episode. Apply here: https://bit.ly/YNMCoaching

In this episode, Kimberly is joined by special guest Percell Dugger to talk about all things wellness, health, and community.  Percell is not only a NIKE running coach but also a wellness consultant and writer dedicated to fostering equitable health and culture within the community. Percell's expertise and passion shine through his various roles, making a profound impact on promoting inclusivity and well-being. As a founder of both GOODWRK and Fit For Us, Percell has made significant impact on the wellness sphere that goes far beyond mere physical exercises and showcases transformations through "before and after" images. This places him among the most influential thinkers in his field, showcasing his extensive influence on diverse aspects of well-being.  So tune in to this episode filled with personal experiences and advocacies of Percell Dugger, and be inspired to take a step forward to your wellness journey!  KEY POINTS: Macro health disparities that affect Black and Brown people The importance of support, resources, access, and awareness  SELFmagazine and its feature to creating a safe space for Black fitness professionals Where do you struggle when it comes to your well-being?  Start right and finish strong with Nike Run Club The importance of "deconditioning" in fitness and how it can help change your body  How to deal with body image struggles The importance of body positivity and long-term, sustainable changes  Fostering equitable health and culture within the community QUOTABLES: "I think care culture is really about this idea of wellness and fitness coaches say that for you to be happy, you have to have this product or look like this, right? It's almost it's the reason why people feel like they gotta get in shape before they go to the gym, right?" – Percell Dugger "There's a lot of joy in my community. There's joy in people, and I want to celebrate that at every chance that I get. And I don't care too much about whether or not you weigh this amount or your genius fits like this. You can love yourself. And more importantly, loving yourself and loving others can have a far greater impact on society than having 'great abs or nice biceps' — nobody cares at the end of the day." – Percell Dugger GUEST INFORMATION:  Percell Dugger  Website | https://good-wrk.com/  IG | @goodwrk FB | https://www.facebook.com/MrGoodwrk  LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/percelldugger/    Stay In Touch → Connect with the community: Follow me on Instagram/TikTok: @KimberlyBOnline Explore Brown Leadership: https://brownleadership.com Read the book "Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You'll Love" at www.nextmovebestmovebook.com     → Share your question: Submit your question in a 90-second voice message, and I may address it in an upcoming episode. Submit here: https://www.speakpipe.com/YourNextMove   → Apply for a 1:1 coaching session: Participate in a 20-30 minute coaching session that may be featured in a future episode. Apply here: https://bit.ly/YNMCoaching

"The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place." - George Bernard Shaw   In this episode, Kimberly wants us to think about communication styles in the same way we think about the famous 5 love languages - understand who we are, how we receive information, and how others around us receive information. So lean in for this insider's look into one of Kimberly's most popular workshops and learn her 5 keys to effective communication in the workplace.    KEY POINTS: How best to approach analytical thinkers Why intuitives thrive on big visions rather than fine details Functional thinkers = how are we going to make this happen? Keeping conversations light and casual with personal communicators  5 keys to effective workplace communication   QUOTABLES: "It's not enough just to communicate how you want to communicate. You have to understand how is this information going to best be received?" - Kimberly Brown   Stay In Touch → Connect with the community: Follow me on Instagram/TikTok: @KimberlyBOnline Explore Brown Leadership: https://brownleadership.com Read the book "Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You'll Love" at www.nextmovebestmovebook.com     → Share your question: Submit your question in a 90-second voice message, and I may address it in an upcoming episode. Submit here: https://www.speakpipe.com/YourNextMove   → Apply for a 1:1 coaching session: Participate in a 20-30 minute coaching session that may be featured in a future episode. Apply here: https://bit.ly/YNMCoaching

Melissa Jean-Baptiste thought she was doing all the right things when it came to her finances, but after trying to secure a loan to buy her first home, she quickly realized the reality. She wasn't doing anything, learning how money truly operated, or how to use it as a tool. Fast forward, and Melissa now helps other millennials build generational wealth through debt management strategies, passive income and investing, and a communal digital space to start their debt-free journey.   So do you want to know how Melissa paid off $102,000 in debt on a New York City teacher's salary? And how you can also plan for an early work optional retirement? Tune in and find out!   KEY POINTS: Why Melissa began her money journey How to pay off debt with other financial goals in mind Pivoting your budget throughout your journey Melissa's ultimate money hack Is a side hustle always a good idea?   QUOTABLES: "Sit down with that money. Look at what you have. Look at where you want to go and push past the discomfort." - Melissa Jean-Baptiste "You can use money to leverage a lot of different things that can lead to more money, lead to property assets and growing wealth." - Melissa Jean-Baptiste   GUEST RESOURCES: Melissa Jean-Baptiste millennialindebt.com IG | instagram.com/millennialindebt  Get Your Copy of So...This Is Why I'm Broke - https://amzn.to/3OYCnIc   Stay In Touch → Connect with the community: Follow me on Instagram/TikTok: @KimberlyBOnline Explore Brown Leadership: https://brownleadership.com Read the book "Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You'll Love" at www.nextmovebestmovebook.com     → Share your question: Submit your question in a 90-second voice message, and I may address it in an upcoming episode. Submit here: https://www.speakpipe.com/YourNextMove   → Apply for a 1:1 coaching session: Participate in a 20-30 minute coaching session that may be featured in a future episode. Apply here: https://bit.ly/YNMCoaching

Kimberly knows that when you attend professional events such as conferences, you are spending a pretty penny. It's imperative that you can optimize the experience to get the outcome you desire. So in this episode, your host shares the top three steps you need to maximize your time and investment when attending professional events.   Whether you're looking for a role at a major corporation or an up-and-coming startup, this episode is for you!   KEY POINTS: Are you prepared before you get there? Who are you most excited about? Make a list! Connect, network, and follow up   QUOTABLES: "​​Start speaking with everyone before and after the conference. If you come to the conference and hang out with people you already know you're missing out."  - Kimberly Brown   Stay In Touch → Connect with the community: Follow me on Instagram/TikTok: @KimberlyBOnline Explore Brown Leadership: https://brownleadership.com Read the book "Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You'll Love" at www.nextmovebestmovebook.com     → Share your question: Submit your question in a 90-second voice message, and I may address it in an upcoming episode. Submit here: https://www.speakpipe.com/YourNextMove   → Apply for a 1:1 coaching session: Participate in a 20-30 minute coaching session that may be featured in a future episode. Apply here: https://bit.ly/YNMCoaching

If you know a little bit about Kimberly, you know she does A LOT of public speaking. Whether it be keynotes, workshops, or trainings, public speaking has been a large part of her business and career. And let's be honest, even if you don't consider yourself a public speaker, knowing how to properly articulate your ideas in public settings is crucial to any job. So in this episode, Kimberly leans into her expertise and shares her top 5 tips to take your public speaking to the next level.   KEY POINTS: - What's your style of speaking? Embrace your quirks! - Why you need to spend time with your audience  - How not to get ruffled when public speaking - Keep the audience engaged and shake things up! - Take an improv class to practice staying on your feet   QUOTABLES: "Many times when we want to master a new skill, we try to lean into what our mentors are doing. However, embracing who you are is such a large part of that." - Kimberly Brown   Stay In Touch → Connect with the community: Follow me on Instagram/TikTok: @KimberlyBOnline Explore Brown Leadership: https://brownleadership.com Read the book "Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You'll Love" at www.nextmovebestmovebook.com     → Share your question: Submit your question in a 90-second voice message, and I may address it in an upcoming episode. Submit here: https://www.speakpipe.com/YourNextMove   → Apply for a 1:1 coaching session: Participate in a 20-30 minute coaching session that may be featured in a future episode. Apply here: https://bit.ly/YNMCoaching