What are yours? Here's a chance to move up the ranks here at Brave Speaker Academy - just comment something brave you've done this week, or commit to something. This week I bravely brought some vulnerabilities to light - and so glad I did. The ensuing conversations helped move things along to feeling stronger, more capable, and sure of things. Why is this important? Because where we hide from ourselves is where we cannot express what's happening, and where we don't crack open, the light can't get in - or out. (Comment & post to continue leveling up. Limited content coming soon!)

@Keiko Lim has been consistently brave showing up and sharing her talk-in-progress, being coachable and taking action. Congratulations Keiko on always pushing ahead no matter how uncertain things may seem and the challenges you face. You're an inspiration for everyone! In our session last week I brought up this scene from "Confessions of a Shopaholic." Watch how expertly this opening scene sets up a historical-emotional context for the story that's about to unfold. Imagine it's you talking: how would your intro begin?

I wanted to say thank you to @Keiko Lim for hosting me on her podcast “Tuesday with Keiko” today!! After working with Keiko last year and watching her grow through her own journey into becoming a future Ted speaker and now podcast host, so proud!! Keiko is a great example of “just start” and look - suddenly you’re doing it!! 💪🥳💃

The name of this group didn’t come from nowhere. It runs deep in my lore! But I just went for a run and it gave me the ideas for Brave Habits. I’ve always run and tried to keep a habit of it but always “I’m moderation.” Like, running more than 10k just didn’t feel necessary. Then about 6 months ago I pushed past 10k to 8 miles and thought, why not just do a half-marathon? Then I rolled my ankle. I was out for months. And got out of shape so much that even as I got back into the game, running scared me. I didn’t want to get even farther behind than I was by risking another injury. (That was the 3rd time I rolled my ankle in a 6 month period.) So today, I’m not just starting my running habit again, I’m being brave again. Thoughts while running led to a whole monologue of insight about one of my life mottos, “everything in moderation, including moderation.” But when does that become a form of actually holding yourself back? If it holds you back from too much “bad” does it not also hold you back from too much “good”??

BRAVE isn't always BIG. And BRAVE is different for everyone. It's more of a way of life, than a single moment. Let's collect examples of how you've can make bravery a habit in our lives. Post yours here!