In this episode of the Small Brave Moves podcast, we tackle one of the most misunderstood elements of leadership: conflict. While most leaders shy away from it, the truth is that conflict—when handled well—can be a powerful catalyst for trust, innovation, and accountability.

We'll discuss the costly impact of conflict avoidance and share how reframing conflict as an opportunity can strengthen both leadership and team culture.

You’ll learn how to build psychological safety, model calm and constructive dialogue, and approach tough moments with curiosity instead of fear.

Tune in for practical tools and brave mindset shifts to help you turn conflict into a leadership superpower.

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In this episode of the Small Brave Moves podcast, we dive into one of the most challenging aspects of leadership—working with toxic people. Whether it's a difficult colleague, boss, or client, toxic behaviors can chip away at your energy, confidence, and clarity. But here's the truth: you may not be able to change them, but you can control how you show up.

We explore:

• How to reclaim your power in toxic environments
• Boundaries that protect your energy and sanity
• Mindset shifts to stop taking others’ negativity personally
• Brave ways to respond—without getting pulled into the drama
• And the ultimate Small Brave Move: how to lead a tough talk that just might create change

If you’ve ever found yourself drained after a conversation, dreading a certain meeting, or questioning your ability to lead because of someone else's behavior—this episode is for you.

Learn how to rise above toxicity, preserve your leadership presence, and lead with courage.

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Are you leading your team through disruption—or waiting to be disrupted?

In this episode of the Small Brave Moves podcast, we explore what it really takes to lead through disruption and embrace innovation, especially in the age of AI.

I’m joined by Trent Gillespie—former Amazon executive, AI strategist, and creator of the AI Sprint framework—who shares how leaders can navigate change, unlock innovation, and use AI to drive real results with clarity and courage.

Trent shares the Small Brave Moves that led him to leave a high-profile role at Amazon to help mid-sized companies become AI-powered growth engines. We unpack what’s changing in business (spoiler: it’s everything), and how leaders can prepare their teams, rethink innovation, and take strategic action—fast.

If you're curious about:

✅ Why AI is accelerating innovation—and what that means for your business
✅ The mindset shift leaders must make now to avoid falling behind
✅ How to equip your team to embrace AI with confidence
✅ What it looks like to lead bravely through uncertainty and change

This episode is your roadmap to thinking strategically, leading proactively, and shaping the future—one Small Brave Move (or ChatGPT prompt) at a time.

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