Making the Choice to Lead Brave Conversations | Nicole Bianchi on Tough Talks, Courage & Leadership What if your biggest breakthrough was one brave conversation away?

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Nicole M. Bianchi — Chief Bravery Officer, Tough Talk Expert, and bestselling author — to explore how courageous conversations can transform your leadership, your relationships, and your results.

Nicole is the founder of Nicole M Bianchi Inc. and the creator of Small Brave Moves and Five Tough Talks: How to Lead Brave Conversations for Exceptional Results. With a Fortune 300 background and decades of experience coaching high-performing leaders and teams, she’s known for her no-fluff, human-first approach to leadership transformation. Her work has empowered countless organizations to rebuild trust, increase resilience, and create cultures where people actually thrive — all by leaning into discomfort with courage and compassion.

💬 In this episode, we dive into: How to turn tough talks into powerful leadership tools Why brave conversations are the key to trust, alignment, and growth Nicole’s personal journey and what led her to challenge leadership norms Her 5-framework approach to handling hard conversations at work Why “Small Brave Moves” can change your life — and your team Whether you’re a leader navigating change, a team builder seeking real connection, or someone just trying to speak up more — this conversation will leave you inspired, equipped, and ready to be brave in your own life.

📕 Learn more about her new book Five Tough Talks and her online course that helps leaders and teams practice bravery together every day.

👇 Connect with Nicole Bianchi:

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