Your Next Move Podcast

Kimberly Brown
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You've led million-dollar projects, delivered results that speak for themselves, and built a reputation for excellence, only to watch someone else get chosen for the opportunity you deserved. Not because you weren't ready, but because your name didn't come to mind first. Welcome to Your Next Move, the podcast for high-performing professionals in leadership who are ready to elevate their visibility, build a powerful personal brand and position themselves for opportunities that accelerate their path to industry-wide recognition or higher level roles. I'm Kimberly Brown, a globally recognized career and leadership expert, keynote speaker, and bestselling author of Next Move, Best Move. I've coached hundreds of mid- to executive-level professionals working in Fortune 500 companies to grow their visibility, influence, and leadership presence, without leaving their jobs. Here's what I've learned: being great at your job isn't enough. If people don't know who you are, the value only you can offer, or the impact you're here to make, you'll keep executing someone else's vision. Each episode delivers practical visibility strategies, powerful mindset shifts, and the leadership tools you need to build a speaker brand that positions you for your next big move, whether that's speaking on national stages, landing your next promotion, or becoming a recognized voice in your industry. You'll learn how to elevate your visibility without "doing the most", speak with authority without fear of being seen as self-promotional and become known as a thought leader inside (and outside) your current company. If you're wondering: How do I position myself as a thought leader at work? Why am I being overlooked for promotions when I'm good at my job? How do I build a leadership brand? Can I stay in my current company and grow my career? How do I make people remember my name in the right rooms? …you're in the right place. Tune in for expert advice, behind-the-scenes coaching, and my signature no-fluff perspective on what it really takes to accelerate your leadership trajectory and step into the rooms where real decisions are made. 🎧 Follow Your Next Move wherever you listen to podcasts, and start building a career that gets you seen, heard, and recognized for what you do best. 📲 Want to connect? Find me on Instagram @kimberlybonline or LinkedIn and say hello! ⬇️ Download the 9 Visibility Strategies You're Probably Missing at Work guide at https://kimberlybonline.com/visibility

  1. 11H AGO

    129. How Executive Women Can Break the Silence and Save Their Relationships with Colette Jane Fehr

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

    44 min

  2. APR 15

    128. The Only Personal Growth Framework You'll Ever Need

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

    11 min

  3. APR 8

    127. Executive Presence, Reputation & Getting to the C-Suite with April Little

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

    49 min

  4. APR 1

    126. Become a Millionaire on Your Own Terms with Bola Sokunbi

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

    48 min

  5. MAR 25

    125. The Unglamorous Truth About Reaching Your Biggest Goals

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

    9 min

  6. MAR 18

    124. Is Coaching Worth It? What High-Performing Leaders Know About Getting Results

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

    16 min

  7. MAR 11

    123. From Stuck to Clear: How a Vision Coach Helps High Achievers Find Their Next Chapter with Lois Weinblatt

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

    46 min

  8. MAR 4

    122. The Art of Getting Remembered in a Room Full of Smart People

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

    12 min
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You've led million-dollar projects, delivered results that speak for themselves, and built a reputation for excellence, only to watch someone else get chosen for the opportunity you deserved. Not because you weren't ready, but because your name didn't come to mind first. Welcome to Your Next Move, the podcast for high-performing professionals in leadership who are ready to elevate their visibility, build a powerful personal brand and position themselves for opportunities that accelerate their path to industry-wide recognition or higher level roles. I'm Kimberly Brown, a globally recognized career and leadership expert, keynote speaker, and bestselling author of Next Move, Best Move. I've coached hundreds of mid- to executive-level professionals working in Fortune 500 companies to grow their visibility, influence, and leadership presence, without leaving their jobs. Here's what I've learned: being great at your job isn't enough. If people don't know who you are, the value only you can offer, or the impact you're here to make, you'll keep executing someone else's vision. Each episode delivers practical visibility strategies, powerful mindset shifts, and the leadership tools you need to build a speaker brand that positions you for your next big move, whether that's speaking on national stages, landing your next promotion, or becoming a recognized voice in your industry. You'll learn how to elevate your visibility without "doing the most", speak with authority without fear of being seen as self-promotional and become known as a thought leader inside (and outside) your current company. If you're wondering: How do I position myself as a thought leader at work? Why am I being overlooked for promotions when I'm good at my job? How do I build a leadership brand? Can I stay in my current company and grow my career? How do I make people remember my name in the right rooms? …you're in the right place. Tune in for expert advice, behind-the-scenes coaching, and my signature no-fluff perspective on what it really takes to accelerate your leadership trajectory and step into the rooms where real decisions are made. 🎧 Follow Your Next Move wherever you listen to podcasts, and start building a career that gets you seen, heard, and recognized for what you do best. 📲 Want to connect? Find me on Instagram @kimberlybonline or LinkedIn and say hello! ⬇️ Download the 9 Visibility Strategies You're Probably Missing at Work guide at https://kimberlybonline.com/visibility

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  • Creator
    Kimberly Brown
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    134
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025
  • Show Website
    Your Next Move Podcast

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