The Courage Effect

The Courage Effect is a show about growth and unleashing what’s possible.  Developed by our host Suzanne Weller, The Courage Effect is a place for inspiration and empowerment through conversation. Where we talk about what we’ve learned through wrangling fear, risk, and uncertainty -- no matter how big (or small) the challenge. Whether it’s a professional reinvention, standing up for what we believe in, fighting inequality, or smaller actions like speaking to a stranger – these courageous stories move us into where change happens. Follow Suzanne on Instagram at @suzannenweller.

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Episodes

2 days ago

Suzanne dives deep with the incredible Kate Isler, co-founder of The WMarketplace (an innovative ecommerce accelerator and online sales channel supporting women-owned businesses) and a true trailblazer in the tech industry and beyond.  Kate speaks to her journey of breaking boundaries and empowering women entrepreneurs globally.
 
In addition to being the co-founder WMarketplace, Kate Isler has held executive roles in Fortune 100 companies and startups, lived and worked globally, while using her influential voice in discussions about global marketing and gender equity. Her journey is detailed in the memoir Breaking Borders. 
 
Thanks to the support of our show sponsor BetterHelp.  Use this link for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsored
 
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Wednesday Apr 24, 2024

Rebecca Weaver talks through the wounds we collectively experienced during the pandemic (and shares a powerful personal story) through the lens of "post-traumatic growth."   She and Suzanne discuss the complexities of navigating personal and professional challenges, reframing our need to rush back to normalcy (such as returning to the office), and coming to terms with the realization that the world we used to live in – and the way we worked – no longer exists.
 
Rebecca Weaver is the Founder and CEO of HRuprise, an employee advocacy organization that supports companies with flexible, independent HR for the new world of work. 
 
Thanks to the support of our show sponsor BetterHelp.  Go to https://betterhelp.com/courage for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsored
 
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Wednesday Apr 10, 2024

Hey, Courage Champions! Suzanne Weller here, celebrating one transformative year of The Courage Effect. We've delved deep into tales of triumph and heartbreak, revealing how facing fear unlocks possibility and growth.  In this show, we hear my reflections on past shows, featuring the wisdom of previous guests Elsa, Susan Mann, Ruby Love, Troy Livingston, and Chezik Tsunoda.
Original episodes:
Breaking Expectations with Sports Photographer Elsa
Magic and Mayhem with Susan Mann
Stepping Out In Faith with Ruby Love
Starting Anew with Troy Livingston
The Courage of Not Looking Away with Chezik Tsunoda
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Pivot Points with Kate Walker

Wednesday Mar 27, 2024

Wednesday Mar 27, 2024

Kate Walker talks with Suzanne about her book A Candid Conversation: Lessons in Life, Love, and Leadership, a combined memoir and guide that shares relatable lessons in life for all the girls and women who feel unworthy, agreeable, codependent or helpless.
Kate Walker is an executive consultant, life coach, HR expert, and author of the Amazon Bestseller A Candid Conversation: Lessons in Life, Love, and Leadership. She’s the founder of Kate Walker Consulting, where she works to enhance leaders' skills, impacting company culture and profits.  
Thanks to the support of our show sponsor BetterHelp.  Go to https://betterhelp.com/courage for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsored
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Wednesday Mar 13, 2024

What is solutions-journalism?  Roxanne Patel Shepelavy (Executive Editor and Co-Executive Director of The Philadelphia Citizen) talks with Suzanne about her path to founding a nonprofit media outlet that stands for democracy, ignites civic action and advocates for innovative solutions. Thanks to the support of our show sponsor BetterHelp.  Go to https://betterhelp.com/courage for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsoredFollow us on IG @suzannenwellerMore information about Weller Collaboration: wellercollaboration.comSign up for Suzanne’s Reimagine Growth newsletter here

Wednesday Mar 06, 2024

Suzanne gets inspired by Rick Rubin’s book The Creative Act, and speaks to how we can tackle one of our biggest creativity killers: overthinking.Thanks to the support of our show sponsor BetterHelp. Go to https://betterhelp.com/courage for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsoredFollow us on IG @suzannenwellerMore information about Weller Collaboration: wellercollaboration.comSign up for Suzanne’s Reimagine Growth newsletter here

Wednesday Feb 21, 2024

Andreas Gebhard talks with Suzanne about how we grow through the courageous acts of others (sharing an experience that shifted his thinking and made him a better leader), and the possibilities that arise when we do things differently (particularly in corporate environments, where we struggle to effectively communicate and build connection).Andreas Gebhard is CEO of Forward Momentum (a category design consulting firm that helps companies find their focus and become market leaders) and COO of Hype1000 (whose platform Hypecast lets companies use podcasts and audio for internal comms). Thanks to the support of our show sponsor BetterHelp. Go to https://betterhelp.com/courage for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsoredFollow us on IG @suzannenwellerMore information about Weller Collaboration: wellercollaboration.comSign up for Suzanne’s Reimagine Growth newsletter here

Wednesday Feb 07, 2024

Suzanne talks with Filmmaker Chezik Tsunoda, about the courageous path she’s taken as an impassioned water safety advocate after her 3-year-old son Yori’s tragic drowning. Chezik shares her thoughts on pushing through challenges, and invites us to think about what we’re looking away from and the power of redirecting our gaze.Chezik Tsunoda is an impassioned water safety advocate and founder of No More Under, a nonprofit dedicated to saving lives through increasing equitable access to swimming lessons and tools. She also directed Drowning in Silence, a documentary that chronicles her quest for answers and healing. Along with her water safety work, Tsunoda heads Visually Inspired Productions, which creates social impact films that help shift the narratives of systematically excluded communities.Thanks to the support of our show sponsor BetterHelp. Go to https://betterhelp.com/courage for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsoredFollow us on IG @suzannenwellerMore information about Weller Collaboration: wellercollaboration.comSign up for Suzanne’s Reimagine Growth newsletter here

Courageous Books

Wednesday Jan 31, 2024

Wednesday Jan 31, 2024

Suzanne talks with guests about the books that inspired them to be more courageous. They include:Nicole Christie - “Kiss Off Corporate America” by the Lisa KiviristRick Ehlers - “The Second Half of Life: Opening the Eight Gates of Wisdom” by Dr. Angeles ArrienDr. Adeola Mead - “The Alchemist” by Paulo CoelhoRebecca Rockafellar - “The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself” by Michael A. SingerJenna Taylor - “Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead” by Brené BrownMelanie Vargas - “Playing Big: Practical Wisdom for Women Who Want to Speak Up, Create, and Lead: by Tara MohrThanks to the support of our show sponsor BetterHelp. Go to https://betterhelp.com/courage for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsoredFollow us on IG @suzannenwellerMore information about Weller Collaboration: wellercollaboration.comSign up for Suzanne’s Reimagine Growth newsletter here

Wednesday Jan 24, 2024

Dr. Thomas Curran, the world's leading expert on perfectionism and author of the best-selling book The Perfection Trap, talks with Suzanne about the 3 different types of perfectionism, how they are all steeped in deficit thinking, and how it’s fed by our “growth at all costs” economy. Thomas Curran is a professor of psychology at the London School of Economics whose TED Talk on perfectionism has received over 3 million views, and he’s contributed writings to many major international publications including TIME magazine and the Harvard Business Review.Thanks to the support of our show sponsor BetterHelp. Go to https://betterhelp.com/courage for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsoredFollow us on IG @suzannenwellerMore information about Weller Collaboration: wellercollaboration.comSign up for Suzanne’s Reimagine Growth newsletter here

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