Can Small Brave Moves Really Change Your Life? | The Learn It All Podcast with Damon Lemby

The best cultures aren’t built on fearlessness—they’re built on everyday bravery, honest conversations, and the courage to take one small step at a time. On this episode of the Learn-It-All™ podcast, Damon Lemby welcomes Chief Bravery Officer Nicole Bianchi, bestselling author and keynote speaker, for an unflinching look at why bravery isn’t a superpower you’re born with—but a daily practice anyone can build. Nicole Bianchi shares what science tells us about the brain’s hardwired response to risk, the role of “small brave moves” in rewiring our mindset, and how leaders at every level can use bravery as their competitive advantage. From the five tough talks every leader needs to master, to the power of “not now” and practical tips for courageous conversations about AI, this episode is a toolkit for anyone ready to grow, lead, or even reinvent themselves.

Whether you’re a seasoned executive or a new manager, you’ll find real-life stories, actionable frameworks, and liberating reminders that bravery is built—not born.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why bravery is an acquired behavior—and how to start practicing it through small, intentional moves

• The neuroscience behind fear and the tools to rewire your brain for growth instead of avoidance

• The nine mindsets and habits that drive everyday courage in leadership, with a focus on hope, intention, and embracing uncertainty

• Nicole Bianchi's framework for the five “tough talks” every leader must have (with conversation starters for each)

• How to set boundaries, get comfortable saying “not now,” and avoid burnout in a leadership role

• The real way to drive organizational culture change, foster brave conversations about AI, and model bravery from the C-suite on down