Your Next Move Podcast

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 Let's connect on social media: Follow Your Next Move Podcast on Instagram/TikTok: @YourNextMovePodcast Follow me on Instagram/TikTok: @KimberlyBOnline Learn more about Brown Leadership: https://brownleadership.com Ask me a question that I'll answer on the podcast: Share your question in a 90 second voice message and I may answer your question on a future episode of the podcast. Submit your voice message here: https://www.speakpipe.com/YourNextMove Submit to join me on the show for a 1:1 coaching session: You'll be able to participate in a 20-30 minute live coaching session that may be aired on a future episode of the podcast. Apply here.  

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 our leadership community: Follow Your Next Move Podcast on Instagram/TikTok: @YourNextMovePodcast 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 → 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 Next Steps: Ask me a question that I'll answer on the podcast: Share your question in a 90 second voice message and I may answer your question on a future episode of the podcast. Submit your voice message here: https://www.speakpipe.com/YourNextMove  Submit to join me on the show for a 1:1 coaching session: You'll be able to participate in a 20-30 minute live coaching session that may be aired on a future episode of the podcast. Apply here: https://bit.ly/YNMCoaching  Let's connect on social media: Follow Your Next Move Podcast on Instagram/TikTok: @YourNextMovePodcast Follow me on Instagram/TikTok: @KimberlyBOnline Learn more about Brown Leadership: https://brownleadership.com Thank you for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend, leave a review, and be sure to subscribe. Let's make your next move your best move.  

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 → Let's connect on social media: Follow Your Next Move Podcast on Instagram: @YourNextMovePodcast Follow me on Instagram/TikTok: @KimberlyBOnline Learn more about Brown Leadership: https://brownleadership.com → Ask me a question that I'll answer on the podcast: Share your question in a 90 second voice message and I may answer your question on a future episode of the podcast. Submit your voice message here: https://www.speakpipe.com/YourNextMove  → Submit to join me on the show for a 1:1 coaching session: You'll be able to participate in a 20-30 minute live coaching session that may be aired on a future episode of the podcast. 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 Next Steps Ask me a question that I'll answer on the podcast: Share your question in a 90 second voice message and I may answer your question on a future episode of the podcast. Submit your voice message here: https://www.speakpipe.com/YourNextMove  Submit to join me on the show for a 1:1 coaching session: You'll be able to participate in a 20-30 minute live coaching session that may be aired on a future episode of the podcast. Apply here: https://bit.ly/YNMCoaching  Let's connect on social media: Follow Your Next Move Podcast on Instagram/TikTok: @YourNextMovePodcast Follow me on Instagram/TikTok: @KimberlyBOnline Learn more about Brown Leadership: https://brownleadership.com Thank you for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend, leave a review, and be sure to subscribe. Let's make your next move your best move.  

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. Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Submit to be coached live on the podcast: https://bit.ly/YNMCoaching  Subscribe to the Your Next Move Newsletter: https://bit.ly/YNMNewsletter Connect with Kimberly and Brown Leadership Follow the Your Next Move Podcast on Instagram/TikTok: @YourNextMovePodcast Follow Kimberly Brown on Instagram/TikTok: @KimberlyBOnline Learn more about Brown Leadership: https://brownleadership.com 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 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/ Connect with Kimberly and Brown Leadership Follow the Your Next Move Podcast on Instagram/TikTok: @YourNextMovePodcast Follow Kimberly Brown on Instagram/TikTok: @KimberlyBOnline Learn more about Brown Leadership: https://brownleadership.com 

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/      Connect with Kimberly and Brown Leadership Follow the Your Next Move Podcast on Instagram/TikTok: @YourNextMovePodcast Follow Kimberly Brown on Instagram/TikTok: @KimberlyBOnline Learn more about Brown Leadership: https://brownleadership.com Thank you for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend, leave a review, and subscribe to the podcast. Let's make this year your most impactful yet!  

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: Have career and leadership development questions? Email Kimberly at podcast@manifestyourself.com  Learn more about Kimberly Brown and download a free career strategy template at www.kimberlybonline.com Career Growth Scale link: form.typeform.com/to/HpwkZalV  Email questions to podcast@manifestyourself.com with CAREER QUESTION in the Subject   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/)  

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/    RESOURCES: Have career and leadership development questions? Email Kimberly at podcast@manifestyourself.com  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/)

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    RESOURCES: Have career and leadership development questions? Email Kimberly at podcast@manifestyourself.com  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/)

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 podcast@manifestyourself.com  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.”   RESOURCES: Have career and leadership development questions? Email Kimberly at podcast@manifestyourself.com  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/)

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/  RESOURCES: Have career and leadership development questions? Email Kimberly at podcast@manifestyourself.com  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/)

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.”   RESOURCES: Have career and leadership development questions? Email Kimberly at podcast@manifestyourself.com  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/)

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/    RESOURCES: Have career and leadership development questions? Email Kimberly at podcast@manifestyourself.com  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 Instapodcasts (visit at instapodcasts.com)

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 RESOURCES: Have career and leadership development questions? Email Kimberly at podcast@manifestyourself.com  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 Instapodcasts (visit at www.instapodcasts.com)    

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/    RESOURCES: Have career and leadership development questions? Email Kimberly at podcast@manifestyourself.com  Learn more about Kimberly Brown and download a free career strategy template at kimberlybonline.com  Read the book “Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You'll Love” at nextmovebestmovebook.com    Follow Kimberly on social media: IG | @kimberlybonline - instagram.com/kimberlybonline FB | facebook.com/kimberlybonline  Twitter | twitter.com/kimberlybonline LinkedIn | linkedin.com/in/kimberlybonline    Your Next Move is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at instapodcasts.com)  

“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   Have career and leadership development questions? Email Kimberly at podcast@manifestyourself.com Learn more about Kimberly Brown and download a free career strategy template at kimberlybonline.com  Read the book “Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You'll Love” at nextmovebestmovebook.com   Follow Kimberly on social media: IG | @kimberlybonline - instagram.com/kimberlybonline FB | facebook.com/kimberlybonline  Twitter | twitter.com/kimberlybonline LinkedIn | linkedin.com/in/kimberlybonline  Your Next Move is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at instapodcasts.com)

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   Have career and leadership development questions? Email Kimberly at podcast@manifestyourself.com Learn more about Kimberly Brown and download a free career strategy template at kimberlybonline.com  Read the book “Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You'll Love” at nextmovebestmovebook.com   Follow Kimberly on social media: IG | @kimberlybonline - instagram.com/kimberlybonline FB | facebook.com/kimberlybonline  Twitter | twitter.com/kimberlybonline LinkedIn | linkedin.com/in/kimberlybonline  Your Next Move is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at instapodcasts.com)

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   Have career and leadership development questions? Email Kimberly at podcast@manifestyourself.com Learn more about Kimberly Brown and download a free career strategy template at kimberlybonline.com  Read the book “Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You'll Love” at nextmovebestmovebook.com   Follow Kimberly on social media: IG | @kimberlybonline - instagram.com/kimberlybonline FB | facebook.com/kimberlybonline  Twitter | twitter.com/kimberlybonline LinkedIn | linkedin.com/in/kimberlybonline  Your Next Move is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at instapodcasts.com)

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   Have career and leadership development questions? Email Kimberly at podcast@manifestyourself.com Learn more about Kimberly Brown and download a free career strategy template at kimberlybonline.com  Read the book “Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You'll Love” at nextmovebestmovebook.com   Follow Kimberly on social media: IG | @kimberlybonline - instagram.com/kimberlybonline FB | facebook.com/kimberlybonline  Twitter | twitter.com/kimberlybonline LinkedIn | linkedin.com/in/kimberlybonline  Your Next Move is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at instapodcasts.com)

Sneakerhead and co-founder of Trill or Not Trill - a leadership development institute for higher education and the corporate space, Lenny Williams is a true educator at heart. Joining Kimberly to speak about authenticity in the workplace, listen in as he shares his entrepreneurial journey and explains the importance of knowing who you are and creating your own narrative.   From wearing kicks to work to his tips for Gen Zs coming out of college and career-minded millennials, don't miss this fun and insightful dialogue on forgetting the social media algorithms and being authentic to who you are.   KEY POINTS: - The birth of Trill or Not Trill - What does authenticity look like in the workplace?  - Tips for Gen Zs transitioning from college to the workplace - How can companies retain Gen Z talent? - Networking without titles and keeping up relationships  - Who is your cheerleader? And who do you champion?  - Why Lenny encourages you to “stay around young people”    QUOTABLES: “A lot of people don't really know what they want, right? So a lot of people go after this thing called success. And they just chase after what other people are successful at, and then they lose who they are.” - Lenny Williams   GUEST RESOURCES: Lenny Williams Trillornottrill.com IG | instagram.com/professor.williams   Have career and leadership development questions? Email Kimberly at podcast@manifestyourself.com Learn more about Kimberly Brown and download a free career strategy template at kimberlybonline.com  Read the book “Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You'll Love” at nextmovebestmovebook.com   Follow Kimberly on social media: IG | @kimberlybonline - instagram.com/kimberlybonline FB | facebook.com/kimberlybonline  Twitter | twitter.com/kimberlybonline LinkedIn | linkedin.com/in/kimberlybonline  Your Next Move is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at instapodcasts.com)

Struggles with weight loss and body image can impact us in all areas of life and is something Kimberly understands too well. So in this episode, she invites reformed professional dieter turned certified life and weight loss coach, Jennifer Dent Brown, to share how she's helped hundreds of women stop dieting forever.   Guiding clients to step off the weight loss struggle bus, tune in as Jennifer reveals her 3-step process for learning to lose weight and embracing a mindset that creates permanent results and management. Using techniques that can be applied across all areas of life and designed specifically for high-achieving professionals!   KEY POINTS: - Jennifer's journey from management consultant to life coach  - The 3-step process for learning to lose weight  - What is bio-individuality? - Why mindset is the key to any diet  - The biggest weight loss challenge high-achieving professionals face - Emotional literacy, self-compassion, and self-care   QUOTABLES: “This is why my weight loss process is so effective because no other diet teaches you how to think.” - Jennifer Dent Brown “I'm teaching my clients that when they become more emotionally literate, you understand how you're feeling. When you understand why you're using food to change your emotions, you can apply that to anything.” - Jennifer Dent Brown   GUEST RESOURCES: jenniferdent.com IG | instagram.com/jenniferdentbrown   Have career and leadership development questions? Email Kimberly at podcast@manifestyourself.com Learn more about Kimberly Brown and download a free career strategy template at kimberlybonline.com  Read the book “Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You'll Love” at nextmovebestmovebook.com   Follow Kimberly on social media: IG | @kimberlybonline - instagram.com/kimberlybonline FB | facebook.com/kimberlybonline  Twitter | twitter.com/kimberlybonline LinkedIn | linkedin.com/in/kimberlybonline  Your Next Move is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at instapodcasts.com)

Today's episode is a little different as your host answers one of your questions - who is in Kimberly Brown's circle?   Listen in as Kimberly shares the different types of relationships she has that helps her work, optimize efficiency, take care of her health, and get all the things done on a regular basis. From where she found her circle to how she builds trust, tune in as Kimberly encourages you to think about what you need in your life, career, and business to support the life you desire. Because ultimately, “Your circle is what you need in order to thrive!”   KEY POINTS: - Who is in Kimberly's professional circle? - Do you have a health and beauty team? Home and personal? - Why Kimberly is constantly looking to connect  - How to build trust within your circle  - The importance of aligned standards of excellence    QUOTABLES: “You need to spread your relationships out. No one person should be everything. So I've worked really hard to cultivate a close circle, an intimate circle, but there's enough people in it where I can spread around my needs when I have them.” - Kimberly Brown  “I realized that in order for me to be who I am, to do what I need to do, and to support myself, I can't do all of the things all the time.”  - Kimberly Brown    Have career and leadership development questions? Email Kimberly at podcast@manifestyourself.com Learn more about Kimberly Brown and download a free career strategy template at kimberlybonline.com  Read the book “Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You'll Love” at nextmovebestmovebook.com   Follow Kimberly on social media: IG | @kimberlybonline - instagram.com/kimberlybonline FB | facebook.com/kimberlybonline  Twitter | twitter.com/kimberlybonline LinkedIn | linkedin.com/in/kimberlybonline  Your Next Move is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at instapodcasts.com)

Do you feel like you can do your job with your eyes closed? Are you a “lifer” - remaining at your job for years even though you feel unfulfilled? This is exactly how Jackie Janiec feels as she joins Kimberly in another career coaching segment of Your Next Move.   Tune in as Jackie chats about her career right now, what she actually wants out of a job, and the limiting stories holding her back from making her dream a reality. And be sure to lean in even closer as Kimberly guides her (and maybe even you!) to find what she needs to make her next move.     KEY POINTS: - The “stories” holding Jackie back from making her next move - Overcoming ageism in the business world   - “Do you believe that you can be what you create?” - Embracing fear and the courage to act in spite of  - What is the support you need in order to thrive? - There is no real “either, or” - identify what YOU want   QUOTABLES: “I just feel very unfulfilled. It feels mundane. It's like I can do my work with my eyes closed. And while some people may look at my job and say, that seems great, you work with celebrities. It's still unfulfilling, - Jackie Janiec “The crazy thing about jumping from a nine to five to entrepreneurship is that everyone's journey is so different. And your risk tolerance level is also different. And it's how can you give yourself and create the plan that's going to make you feel comfortable in jumping. - Kimberly Brown   Have career and leadership development questions? Email Kimberly at podcast@manifestyourself.com Learn more about Kimberly Brown and download a free career strategy template at kimberlybonline.com  Read the book “Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You'll Love” at nextmovebestmovebook.com   Follow Kimberly on social media: IG | @kimberlybonline - instagram.com/kimberlybonline FB | facebook.com/kimberlybonline  Twitter | twitter.com/kimberlybonline LinkedIn | linkedin.com/in/kimberlybonline  Your Next Move is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at instapodcasts.com)

Today Kimberly talks all about books and their importance, even in the age of the internet, coaches, conferences, and workshops. And to kickstart your literary journey, Kimberly shares her top 15 books to help you make her next move, whether it's in business, love, boundaries, or just a few hours of self-care.   KEY POINTS: - Why is reading still important? - Kimberly's top 15 favorite reads - What books do you recommend?   QUOTABLES: “I think sometimes we forget that there are authors out there, (shameless plug) like me, who have written books that can really help you navigate any issues or dilemmas that you currently have.”   Order Kimberly's book recommendations here: https://amzn.to/41gblPv   Have career and leadership development questions? Email Kimberly at podcast@manifestyourself.com Learn more about Kimberly Brown and download a free career strategy template at kimberlybonline.com  Read the book “Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You'll Love” at nextmovebestmovebook.com   Follow Kimberly on social media: IG | @kimberlybonline - instagram.com/kimberlybonline FB | facebook.com/kimberlybonline  Twitter | twitter.com/kimberlybonline LinkedIn | linkedin.com/in/kimberlybonline  Your Next Move is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at instapodcasts.com)

Ariel Belgrave is a certified health and fitness coach who helps high-achieving women build healthy habits to better take care of themselves so they can thrive at work and at home. An Under Armour athlete featured in Forbes, NBC, and beyond, you may think she joins Kimberly to talk general health and fitness, but in today's episode, Ariel is here to discuss professional burnout.   Tune in as Ariel, the “Burnout Whisperer,” shares her own story of corporate burnout as a recovering people pleaser and what you can do to commit to a healthier lifestyle, kickstart your self-care journey, and prevent burnout.    KEY POINTS: - Who is Ariel Belgrave, according to her? - Ariel's corporate burnout story  - What professional boundaries do you need? - Recognizing and understanding your chronic stressors  - Self-soothing versus Self-care - Does Ariel recommend taking leave? - How to spark motivation and kickstart self-care    QUOTABLES: “Self-care is prevention. It is planning for self-care with intention so you can thrive. A lot of us actually self-soothe. We are doing things as a result of feeling a certain type of way.” “When we think burnout, we think we have to leave, and it's not for me. No, this is an opportunity for you to reassess, rediscover, reset, and come back with some fire.”   GUEST RESOURCES: Ariel Belgrave LinkedIn | linkedin.com/in/arielbelgrave IG | instagram.com/gymhooky   Have career and leadership development questions? Email Kimberly at podcast@manifestyourself.com Learn more about Kimberly Brown and download a free career strategy template at kimberlybonline.com  Read the book “Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You'll Love” at nextmovebestmovebook.com   Follow Kimberly on social media: IG | @kimberlybonline - instagram.com/kimberlybonline FB | facebook.com/kimberlybonline  Twitter | twitter.com/kimberlybonline LinkedIn | linkedin.com/in/kimberlybonline  Your Next Move is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at instapodcasts.com)

You've probably heard that relationships are everything, and Kimberly is here to tell you…THEY STILL ARE!   So following her breakdown of professional peers, sponsors, and teachers, in this episode, we dive even deeper and take a look at the people you admire, those you respect, and the power players who can move the needle.   KEY POINTS: - Who do you admire? - What draws your respect in the workplace? - Encountering heavy hitters who can move the needle   QUOTABLES: “Identifying these kinds of relationships is so crucial before you go ahead and start to cultivate them because you want to make sure that you're balanced and you have the right people in the right areas to support whatever your goals are.”     Have career and leadership development questions? Email Kimberly at podcast@manifestyourself.com Learn more about Kimberly Brown and download a free career strategy template at kimberlybonline.com  Read the book “Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You'll Love” at nextmovebestmovebook.com   Follow Kimberly on social media: IG | @kimberlybonline - instagram.com/kimberlybonline FB | facebook.com/kimberlybonline  Twitter | twitter.com/kimberlybonline LinkedIn | linkedin.com/in/kimberlybonline      Your Next Move is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at instapodcasts.com)

In this episode, Kimberly Brown breaks down coffee chats. We aren't talking about those cute coffee dates at your local shop though. We are talking career coffee chats - the professional dates you're having in your network to know a person better, engage them, and get the information you need to move your career forward.   So whether you're listening or watching, get your coffee ready and lean in for Kimberly's top 5 coffee chats to get you to the next level in your career!   KEY POINTS: - What is a coffee chat? - 5 coffee chat categories to deepen your network  - Why feedback is so important  - Prepare and move with intention!    QUOTABLES: “One of my pet peeves is when professionals reach out to me and be like, I don't even drink coffee. Y'all, I don't care if you are going to drink tea or get a bottle of water. You can sit there thirsty for all I care. The goal is to get on someone's calendar and get time to meet with them.”    Have career and leadership development questions? Email Kimberly at podcast@manifestyourself.com Learn more about Kimberly Brown and download a free career strategy template at kimberlybonline.com  Read the book “Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You'll Love” at nextmovebestmovebook.com   Follow Kimberly on social media: IG | @kimberlybonline - instagram.com/kimberlybonline FB | facebook.com/kimberlybonline  Twitter | twitter.com/kimberlybonline LinkedIn | linkedin.com/in/kimberlybonline  Your Next Move is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at instapodcasts.com)

As you take on new opportunities and identities, it's important that we step into them confidently, and dress is arguably a big part of that. This is where Germanee Gerald comes in. As the lead stylist of GG&Co, she helps transform and maintain the image of executives, professionals, and entrepreneurs to help them show up confidently no matter what.   So tune in as Germanee and your host Kimberly Brown talk about understanding your body type, showing up authentically, and the confidence boost just one wardrobe piece can bring to ensure you come out looking and feeling like your best self.    KEY POINTS: - When is it time to find a stylist? - What “uniform” makes you feel the most confident? - Why is it important to understand your body type? - The staples you need in your wardrobe - Do we need to be uncomfortable to be fly? - Merging your authentic and professional style - How to master the art of shopping    QUOTABLES: “What is that piece that helps you be the most confident version of yourself?” “You should always feel like your authentic self. And if you are feeling like you're toning yourself down, then you're not going to show up as your best self.”   GUEST RESOURCES: Germanee Gerald ggandcostyling.com IG | instagram.com/germanee_g LinkedIn | linkedin.com/in/germanee-gerald-29102453     Have career and leadership development questions? Email Kimberly at podcast@manifestyourself.com Learn more about Kimberly Brown and download a free career strategy template at kimberlybonline.com  Read the book “Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You'll Love” at nextmovebestmovebook.com   Follow Kimberly on social media: IG | @kimberlybonline - instagram.com/kimberlybonline FB | facebook.com/kimberlybonline  Twitter | twitter.com/kimberlybonline LinkedIn | linkedin.com/in/kimberlybonline  Your Next Move is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at instapodcasts.com)

With expectations of a fresh start, new beginning, new boss, new team, and all the things that come with your first day at a new job, when it is not what you expected or were looking forward to, it can be really hard. But the real question is, what now?    Applicable to so many, tune in as Kimberly dives deeper into this reader question from her column in The Cut - New York Magazine, and learn what you can take away from that “bad job.”   KEY POINTS: - What happens when your new job isn't what you expected? - Evaluate your expectations of the role vs the reality of it - How to approach leadership with a plan  - Remember, every job adds tools to your toolkit   QUOTABLES: “I'm a big believer in strengthening your strengths and aligning your career with your passions and with your interests. Imagine how you'd feel if every single day you were in the world of work, doing things that you were interested in, things that you loved.”   Have career and leadership development questions? Email Kimberly at podcast@manifestyourself.com Learn more about Kimberly Brown and download a free career strategy template at kimberlybonline.com  Read the book “Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You'll Love” at nextmovebestmovebook.com   Follow Kimberly on social media: IG | @kimberlybonline - instagram.com/kimberlybonline FB | facebook.com/kimberlybonline  Twitter | twitter.com/kimberlybonline LinkedIn | linkedin.com/in/kimberlybonline  Your Next Move is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at instapodcasts.com)

Job descriptions are like a Christmas wish list, with the hiring manager itemizing every single skill, task, and experience they prefer a candidate to possess. So how can we show that we are qualified for a job when we don't necessarily meet all of the expectations?   In this episode, adapted from a reader question Kimberly received on The Cut - New York Magazine, your host walks you through her interview prep tips so you can translate confidence into qualification in your next interview.  To read more on @thecut go to: https://www.thecut.com/tags/your-next-move/ KEY POINTS: - How are you presenting yourself in interviews? - What is the gap between your current role and the one you desire? - Share stories that convey your qualifications  - Utilizing the STAR answer format - “No one can sell you in the way that you can sell you!”   QUOTABLES: “Interviewing is all storytelling. Every story you pick should align you to the job that you're applying for. So take some time to curate the success stories that showcase you winning.” “You stating the facts about all that you accomplished is not egotistical or cocky. It's your job to make sure this hiring leader and the whole team understand the great work you've done. And you've got to be shameless about it.”   Have career and leadership development questions? Email Kimberly at podcast@manifestyourself.com Learn more about Kimberly Brown and download a free career strategy template at kimberlybonline.com  Read the book “Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You'll Love” at nextmovebestmovebook.com   Follow Kimberly on social media: IG | @kimberlybonline - instagram.com/kimberlybonline FB | facebook.com/kimberlybonline  Twitter | twitter.com/kimberlybonline LinkedIn | linkedin.com/in/kimberlybonline  Your Next Move is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at instapodcasts.com)

Helping nine-to-five hotties earn more and build wealth, product manager and founder of Flynanced, Cinneah El-Amin, joins Kimberly in this episode to discuss advocating for yourself and creating a lifestyle where our career supplements the lives we want to live, not overtake them.   So lean in as Cinneah shares how she has grown her salary to six figures through negotiating often, job-hopping regularly, and continuing to build her skills in every role. Because at this point, we know what it takes to negotiate a salary, but do you know how to maximize it?   KEY POINTS: - How to think holistically about your career and life  - Debunking the “job hopping” myth - The role of relationships when navigating the world of work - What are you looking for when applying to companies? - Cinneah's 30-60-90 plan when starting a new job  - Building a brand that's visible to the world (while still working a 9-to-5)   QUOTABLES: “I have been really intentional, not only about the benchmarks that I wanted to hit in terms of the money that I want to make but intentional about what skills I want to continue to gain so that I can remain competitive.” “We have to eliminate this idea that just because we accepted a new job, we can't put ourselves back out in search.”   GUEST RESOURCES: Cinneah El-Amin Flynanced.com IG | instagram.com/fly.nanced   Have career and leadership development questions? Email Kimberly at podcast@manifestyourself.com Learn more about Kimberly Brown and download a free career strategy template at kimberlybonline.com  Read the book “Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You'll Love” at nextmovebestmovebook.com   Follow Kimberly on social media: IG | @kimberlybonline - instagram.com/kimberlybonline FB | facebook.com/kimberlybonline  Twitter | twitter.com/kimberlybonline LinkedIn | linkedin.com/in/kimberlybonline  Your Next Move is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at instapodcasts.com)

Are you realizing just how underpaid you are? Are you bored, feeling stuck, and ready to move into a new role in your current career? You know you are capable of more, but does your boss?   In this episode, Kimberly helps you convince your boss as she answers these questions and more in this special episode adapted from her column Your Next Move found in The Cut - New York Magazine.   To read more on @thecut go to: https://www.thecut.com/tags/your-next-move/ KEY POINTS: - New leadership is an opportunity for a clean slate  - How to position yourself as an asset - Experience and historical knowledge can't be overlooked - Why your current performance is key    QUOTABLES: “Being quiet and hoping that the new manager just recognizes your brilliance won't help you ascend to a new level.”   Have career and leadership development questions? Email Kimberly at podcast@manifestyourself.com Learn more about Kimberly Brown and download a free career strategy template at kimberlybonline.com  Read the book “Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You'll Love” at nextmovebestmovebook.com   Follow Kimberly on social media: IG | @kimberlybonline - instagram.com/kimberlybonline FB | facebook.com/kimberlybonline  Twitter | twitter.com/kimberlybonline LinkedIn | linkedin.com/in/kimberlybonline  Your Next Move is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at instapodcasts.com)

Working with clients, the biggest gap Kimberly often sees that prevents people from making the next move is not having an understanding of where they are and where they'd like to be. So in this episode, she breaks down her career growth scale to help you set yourself up for success and master each step along the way.    Whether you are just entering the workplace or ready to elevate your career, tune in for Kimberly Brown's tips to attack your professional gaps, grow, and leave a legacy.   KEY POINTS: - Why you need to understand your professional gaps - What is the career growth scale? - Level 1: Establishing who you are as a professional  - How to create a career development strategy - Master your role, elevate, and expand   QUOTABLES: “You need to understand your gaps in the workplace, skills, and experience in order to communicate that in interviews and to leaders who want to know your strengths and weaknesses. And to understand the change that needs to happen to get you from where you are to the next area of your career.”   Have career and leadership development questions? Email Kimberly at podcast@manifestyourself.com Learn more about Kimberly Brown and download a free career strategy template at kimberlybonline.com  Read the book “Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You'll Love” at nextmovebestmovebook.com   Follow Kimberly on social media: IG | @kimberlybonline - instagram.com/kimberlybonline FB | facebook.com/kimberlybonline  Twitter | twitter.com/kimberlybonline LinkedIn | linkedin.com/in/kimberlybonline  Your Next Move is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at instapodcasts.com)

“The best advice I can give to ambitious women is to ignore most advice for ambitious women.”   Journalist, author, financial expert, and host of the Money Confidential podcast, Stefanie O'Connell, joins this episode to talk about unapologetically ambitious women going for what they want, no matter what else is happening in the world. And more broadly speaking, what it means to want to build wealth, lead, have power and a lot of ambition, and to do so as someone who isn't a straight white, heterosexual male.     Because if women's ambition isn't the problem, what is?   KEY POINTS: - Why “girl power” isn't working for women - The best way to ask for more (at the right place!) - How the pandemic brought inequities to the surface  - “Women's work” and the gender pay gap - The burden of assumed gender roles    QUOTABLES: “The whole idea was we're gonna get to equality by empowering the next generation. Now, here we are. I'm in my mid-30s. I'm looking around, and the numbers of women in leadership, in political office, as CEOs, really has not changed since we were those Take Your Daughter to Work Day girls.” “We've really reached the limits of what women can do differently. And it's time to start holding the organizations and culture and workplaces that penalize them no matter what they do accountable.”    GUEST RESOURCES: Stefanieoconnell.com IG | instagram.com/stefanieoconnell Twitter | twitter.com/stefanieoconnel Listen to the Money Confidential podcast on all major streaming platforms!   Have career and leadership development questions? Email Kimberly at podcast@manifestyourself.com Learn more about Kimberly Brown and download a free career strategy template at kimberlybonline.com  Read the book “Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You'll Love” at nextmovebestmovebook.com   Follow Kimberly on social media: IG | @kimberlybonline - instagram.com/kimberlybonline FB | facebook.com/kimberlybonline  Twitter | twitter.com/kimberlybonline LinkedIn | linkedin.com/in/kimberlybonline  Your Next Move is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at instapodcasts.com)

Job hunting will always feel like a full-time job, and that's okay. The more you set yourself up for success, the easier the process will be. And with the pandemic changing so much about how we work, Kimberly takes this episode to share her top 4 tips to help you stand out and land that new job.    KEY POINTS: - How to obtain insider information - Does experience speak for itself? - Plan your answers to well-known interview questions - Avoiding the “tumble effect” - “Always be ready!”    QUOTABLES: “Make it plain. Never expect someone just to see your greatness. You may think your experience speaks for itself, but when you're looking to stand out, make it easy.”   Have career and leadership development questions? Email Kimberly at podcast@manifestyourself.com Learn more about Kimberly Brown and download a free career strategy template at kimberlybonline.com  Read the book “Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You'll Love” at nextmovebestmovebook.com   Follow Kimberly on social media: IG | @kimberlybonline - instagram.com/kimberlybonline FB | facebook.com/kimberlybonline  Twitter | twitter.com/kimberlybonline LinkedIn | linkedin.com/in/kimberlybonline  Your Next Move is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at instapodcasts.com)

Your host Kimberly Brown has been a career coach for over a decade, helping women and people of color navigate the world of work, make more money, and position themselves as leaders. And in this episode, we get to see her in action!   Tune in as Your Next Move does something a little different with live career! Totally unscripted, don't miss this sneak peek into what Kimberly does best and find out how you can be her next career coach client!   KEY POINTS: - Balancing personal life with work life - How to respect your own boundaries in the workplace - Does it always pay off to be an overachiever?  - Where is your pain point? - Mindset shifts as you rise the ranks in your career   QUOTABLES: “Every interaction you have is an opportunity for you to realign yourself to where you want to go.” Interested in joining to be a live career coaching client in a future episode? please go to: https://bit.ly/ynm1on1coaching Have career and leadership development questions? Email Kimberly at podcast@manifestyourself.com Learn more about Kimberly Brown and download a free career strategy template at kimberlybonline.com  Read the book “Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You'll Love” at nextmovebestmovebook.com   Follow Kimberly on social media: IG | @kimberlybonline - instagram.com/kimberlybonline FB | facebook.com/kimberlybonline  Twitter | twitter.com/kimberlybonline LinkedIn | linkedin.com/in/kimberlybonline  Your Next Move is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at instapodcasts.com)

Executive presence isn't something we can graph or count or quantify, but when it comes to moving up the career ladder, it is essential. So what is executive presence? What is it comprised of, and how can we practice it?   From gravitas to communication to appearance, tune in as Kimberly breaks down 3 key components to help you understand, practice, and embody executive presence. Because “in the workplace, you are always on a stage.”   KEY POINTS: - What is executive presence? - The building blocks of gravitas - Emotional, mental, and physical resilience - “The art of communication is the language of leadership” - Does appearance really matter?   QUOTABLES: “Executive presence isn't necessarily something that you may be able to clearly articulate or see. It's something that many people say that you embody. We all know it when we see it. And it's really the key to strengthening your brand as a leader in the workplace.”   Have career and leadership development questions? Email Kimberly at podcast@manifestyourself.com Learn more about Kimberly Brown and download a free career strategy template at kimberlybonline.com  Read the book “Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You'll Love” at nextmovebestmovebook.com   Follow Kimberly on social media: IG | @kimberlybonline - instagram.com/kimberlybonline FB | facebook.com/kimberlybonline  Twitter | twitter.com/kimberlybonline LinkedIn | linkedin.com/in/kimberlybonline  Your Next Move is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at instapodcasts.com)

Adversity is unavoidable. It comes when we least expect it and when it's most inconvenient. Hard years and transitions are inevitable, and in one of her most vulnerable episodes yet, your host Kimberly Brown shares what happened in 2022 that put her life on pause and taught her some of the biggest life lessons.   Tune in as Kimberly sits down with friend, podcast producer, and host of Rich in Real Life, Jessica Hurley, to flip the script and get real about divorce, brain surgery, and being forced to finally put herself first.    KEY POINTS: - Learning how to ask for help and be vulnerable  - How to set yourself up for success in business and life - Therapy, therapy, therapy! - “Do I want everything that is around me?”  - What do you need to be okay? How do you give it to yourself?   QUOTABLES: “Part of me knows there are very few things that I can't figure out. But on the other side, I don't want to figure it all out. I don't want to do it all the time.” “I think there's some things that you work through, some things that you grow through, and some things that you heal through. So you gotta let go.” “I think it's important to acknowledge it like it is. It is bad. This sucks. It hurts. It is painful. I'm unhappy. And once you acknowledge it, what is your plan to get through, to grow through it? Because you don't want to be there forever.”   Have career and leadership development questions? Email Kimberly at podcast@manifestyourself.com Learn more about Kimberly Brown and download a free career strategy template at kimberlybonline.com  Read the book “Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You'll Love” at nextmovebestmovebook.com   Follow Kimberly on social media: IG | @kimberlybonline - instagram.com/kimberlybonline FB | facebook.com/kimberlybonline  Twitter | twitter.com/kimberlybonline LinkedIn | linkedin.com/in/kimberlybonline  Your Next Move is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at instapodcasts.com)

Welcome to Season 4 of Your Next Move! Your host Kimberly is so excited to be back but admits this first episode was a little difficult for her to record…   While we know this podcast to be the place for actionable career and leadership development strategies, life does not stop when you are trying to build your career. So Kimberly thinks it's about time she shares a bit more about her life and what happens behind the scenes.    Tune in and don't miss this rare and vulnerable dialogue from your career and leadership expert, Kimberly Brown.   KEY POINTS: - Why 2022 was the most challenging year of Kimberly's life - Being forced to slow down and heal - The three lessons leading to Kimberly's winning season - Ask yourself: Is this in my own best self-interest?   QUOTABLES: “It's important to share so that other people know that you're able to overcome and still build a life, a career, a business that's important to you. While life is life'ing behind the scenes.”   Have career and leadership development questions? Email Kimberly at podcast@manifestyourself.com Learn more about Kimberly Brown and download a free career strategy template at kimberlybonline.com  Read the book “Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You'll Love” at nextmovebestmovebook.com   Follow Kimberly on social media: IG | @kimberlybonline - instagram.com/kimberlybonline FB | facebook.com/kimberlybonline  Twitter | twitter.com/kimberlybonline LinkedIn | linkedin.com/in/kimberlybonline  Your Next Move is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at instapodcasts.com)

Welcome to Season 4 of Your Next Move!    If you are anything like host Kimberly Brown, 2022 was a year of transition and one of the most difficult of her Black life. And while last season we talked a lot about relationships and navigating the world of work to take you to the next level, this season, we are getting PERSONAL.   So join Kimberly Brown for season 4 as she opens up her home and shares not only how to maximize your life and career but reveals a deeper insight into her life and the lessons you can take to make your next move!     Have career and leadership development questions? Email Kimberly at podcast@manifestyourself.com Learn more about Kimberly Brown and download a free career strategy template at kimberlybonline.com  Read the book “Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You'll Love” at nextmovebestmovebook.com   Follow Kimberly on social media: IG | @kimberlybonline - instagram.com/kimberlybonline FB | facebook.com/kimberlybonline  Twitter | twitter.com/kimberlybonline LinkedIn | linkedin.com/in/kimberlybonline  Your Next Move is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at instapodcasts.com)

When we think about diligence, we often think of perfection and never making mistakes. But diligence doesn't mean perfection. It's not about not making mistakes, we are human that's bound to happen but it is about the actions to take when a mistake is made. Diligence is about being careful and persistent in your work or effort so that you don't leave anything to chance or let things slip through the cracks. Tune in to this episode as Kimberly shares some tips on what it means to be diligent in the workplace. Have career and leadership development questions? Email Kimberly at podcast@manifestyourself.com Learn more about Kimberly Brown and download a free career strategy template at kimberlybonline.com  Read the book “Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You'll Love” at nextmovebestmovebook.com Follow Kimberly on social media: IG | @kimberlybonline - instagram.com/kimberlybonline FB | facebook.com/kimberlybonline  Twitter | twitter.com/kimberlybonline LinkedIn | linkedin.com/in/kimberlybonline

This week we have Sherhara Downing, communications expert, joining us to talk all about communication. Sherhara Downing the CoFounder and Chief Visionary Officer of SpeakHaus, a training and professional development company dedicated to transforming business and thought leaders into confident and bold speakers. SpeakHaus is the first in the public speaking industry to provide mobile in-person group coaching that goes directly to the homes of leaders, jumpstarting speaking transformation in one workshop.Tune in this week as Kimberly and Sherhara delve into the value of communication and how it is vital in building relationships. What to learn more about Sherhara?  IG | https://www.instagram.com/sherhara/  LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/sherhara/  Twitter | https://twitter.com/Sherhara  Website | https://speakhaus.com/   Have career and leadership development questions? Email Kimberly at podcast@manifestyourself.com Learn more about Kimberly Brown and download a free career strategy template at kimberlybonline.com  Read the book “Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You'll Love” at nextmovebestmovebook.com Follow Kimberly on social media: IG | @kimberlybonline - instagram.com/kimberlybonline FB | facebook.com/kimberlybonline  Twitter | twitter.com/kimberlybonline LinkedIn | linkedin.com/in/kimberlybonline

Welcome back to another Q&A episode with Kimberly Brown. Join us this week as Kimberly answers some of your most asked career questions. Questions:  What do you recommend to a professional who's starting to feel burned out and wants to take a break? How do you deal with someone lying about you during a performance appraisal process? How do you turn down a position that's offered to you that you don't want? How do you get your company to pay for conferences and certifications? What are your thoughts on leaving a job that's destroyed your mental health without having a backup job? Have career and leadership development questions? Email Kimberly at podcast@manifestyourself.com Learn more about Kimberly Brown and download a free career strategy template at kimberlybonline.com  Read the book “Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You'll Love” at nextmovebestmovebook.com Follow Kimberly on social media: IG | @kimberlybonline - instagram.com/kimberlybonline FB | facebook.com/kimberlybonline  Twitter | twitter.com/kimberlybonline LinkedIn | linkedin.com/in/kimberlybonline

This week we are excited to welcome back special guest Christa Clarke to the podcast. As an internationally certified Project Management Professional with more than 8 years of experience, Christa has led multi-million initiatives and programs across clinical operations, tech innovation, and curriculum development.  Christa is also the Co-Founder & CEO of SpeakHaus, a training and leadership development company dedicated to transforming business and thought leaders into confident and bold speakers. SpeakHaus is the first in the public speaking industry to provide mobile, in-person group coaching.Join us in this episode where Kimberly and Christa delve into the value of project management and Christa's career journey!  Check out Christa's previous episode on Your Next Move: https://apple.co/3D2b21T Want to find out more about Christa?  IG | https://www.instagram.com/heychristaclarke/  LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/christaclarke/  Twitter | https://twitter.com/heychristac  Website | https://speakhaus.com/    Have career and leadership development questions? Email Kimberly at podcast@manifestyourself.com Learn more about Kimberly Brown and download a free career strategy template at kimberlybonline.com  Read the book “Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You'll Love” at nextmovebestmovebook.com Follow Kimberly on social media: IG | @kimberlybonline - instagram.com/kimberlybonline FB | facebook.com/kimberlybonline  Twitter | twitter.com/kimberlybonline LinkedIn | linkedin.com/in/kimberlybonline

Welcome back to another Q&A episode with Kimberly Brown. Join us this week as Kimberly answer some of your most asked career questions.  Questions:  Why do we have to stop doing what we love in order to move up?! How can you grow your career without moving into a manager role? How do hiring managers feel about career breaks? How do I get noticed for a job when I have 15 years of experience in another country? What are the best ways to communicate the need for a stretch opportunity? How do you create boundaries as a manager while still being transparent? Have career and leadership development questions? Email Kimberly at podcast@manifestyourself.com Learn more about Kimberly Brown and download a free career strategy template at kimberlybonline.com  Read the book “Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You'll Love” at nextmovebestmovebook.com Follow Kimberly on social media: IG | @kimberlybonline - instagram.com/kimberlybonline FB | facebook.com/kimberlybonline  Twitter | twitter.com/kimberlybonline LinkedIn | linkedin.com/in/kimberlybonline  

We have all been there where the days we want to quit outnumber the days we want to stay at our job. We're frustrated with the people around us, or we're frustrated with the work itself, or maybe you just don't think you have much more to offer at this point in your career. If this all sounds familiar, then this episode is for you. Tune in this week as Kimberly shares 5 actionable steps you can take to start loving your job again.   Have career and leadership development questions? Email Kimberly at podcast@manifestyourself.com Learn more about Kimberly Brown and download a free career strategy template at kimberlybonline.com  Read the book “Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You'll Love” at nextmovebestmovebook.com Follow Kimberly on social media: IG | @kimberlybonline - instagram.com/kimberlybonline FB | facebook.com/kimberlybonline  Twitter | twitter.com/kimberlybonline LinkedIn | linkedin.com/in/kimberlybonline

Putting yourself first can be hard, especially when you are so used to putting others' needs before your own. As women, we have a tendency to lean more towards doing this for the people in our lives which can lead to burnout, feeling unappreciated, and regrets.  Anna Stewart was a teen parent who struggled with her identity and confidence for years. She found herself people-pleasing so much that she completely lost who she was in an attempt to be accepted and useful to others. Eventually, she reached a breaking point and realized she was just existing and not living. Anna took a journey inward to discover who she was and chose to start living for her. Now she coaches women on how to get clear and confident in their identity so that they can validate themselves and live in authenticity. Join us this week as Kimberly and Anna get real about what it means to be a heart-centered woman, combat people pleasing, and define confidence.   Want to find out more about Anna?  IG | https://www.instagram.com/anna.stewart16/ Website | https://theheartcenteredwoman.club/    Have career and leadership development questions? Email Kimberly at podcast@manifestyourself.com Learn more about Kimberly Brown and download a free career strategy template at kimberlybonline.com  Read the book “Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You'll Love” at nextmovebestmovebook.com Follow Kimberly on social media: IG | @kimberlybonline - instagram.com/kimberlybonline FB | facebook.com/kimberlybonline  Twitter | twitter.com/kimberlybonline LinkedIn | linkedin.com/in/kimberlybonline

Welcome back to another Q&A episode with Kimberly Brown. Join us this week as Kimberly answer some of your most asked career questions. Questions:  What are some underutilized benefits that we should be using at our companies? How can I build my soft skills at work? What are some suggestions for when you are afraid to take the first step in your career plan? How did you excel in higher education? How can you develop your leadership skills as an entrepreneur?   Have career and leadership development questions? Email Kimberly at podcast@manifestyourself.com Learn more about Kimberly Brown and download a free career strategy template at kimberlybonline.com  Read the book “Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You'll Love” at nextmovebestmovebook.com Follow Kimberly on social media: IG | @kimberlybonline - instagram.com/kimberlybonline FB | facebook.com/kimberlybonline  Twitter | twitter.com/kimberlybonline LinkedIn | linkedin.com/in/kimberlybonline