The Courage Effect

Courage Up! Your 30-Day Challenge to Make New Connections

#56: Suzanne invites you to join our August “Courage Up!” Challenge focused on stepping out of your comfort zone to make new connections and curate meaningful relationships.
She’s challenging listeners to meet one new person in the next 30 days. You’ll hear tips on how to reframe networking and make it feel less intimidating, so you can approach it with confidence and courage. Remember, even a brief conversation can lead to incredible opportunities! So, take that leap, make a new connection, and see where it takes you. 
Share your journey using #CourageUp and be part of the movement of spreading courageous contagion!
Meet Suzanne in person! If you're in the Seattle area on August 20th, join her for a special “Making Connections” event! Register here: http://bit.ly/46tqvEW
Show referenced in this episode: The Courage Effect # 36 Courageous Intentions for the New Year
 
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Fumbi Chima on Leadership, Diversity, and the Art of Being Fearlessly Bold

Suzanne speaks with Fumbi Chima, a dynamic leader and fierce advocate for women of color. They delve into the unique strengths women bring to leadership, the challenges of being at the top, and the real impact versus the talk of diversity initiatives. Fumbi candidly shared her journey from Nigeria to the C-suite, her pursuit of tech education, and the boldness required to drive meaningful change. If you’re ready to be inspired by courageous conversations, this episode is a must-listen.
 
Dr. Fumbi Chima is a strategist with global cultural understanding who has driven change and inspired high-performing diverse teams within Fortune 500 and signature brands.  She was most recently the Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer of Boeing Employees’ Credit Union (BECU), a not-for-profit financial cooperative, and has served in leadership roles at various companies in the retail and financial sectors, including Adidas AG, Fox Networks Group, Burberry Group plc, Walmart, and American Express Company.
 
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On the Mic with Alicia Dara: Courage, Challenges, and Change

#54: Suzanne and Alicia Dara dive deep into the realities and challenges women face in the music industry and beyond, discussing the critical need for courage, solidarity, and a cultural shift. Alicia shares her personal experiences (including a physical assault in a club), touches on the importance of supportive whisper networks, and her commitment to helping women find their power voice.
 
**Content Warning** This episode contains a scene with physical assault from 10:43 to 13:50. Please take care of yourself, and if you need to, don’t be afraid to reach out to RAINN (the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization) at https://www.rainn.org/.
 
Remember, change begins with conversation, and it’s time we amplify the voices that foster real change. 
 
Additional resources and media mentioned in this episode:
Horizon Music newsletter:  https://www.herizonmusic.com/
Rolling Stone article: The Music Industry’s #MeToo Wave Is Just Getting Started - 
https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/metoo-music-industry-adult-survivors-act-1234902450/
 
Alicia Dara is a nationally recognized Executive speech and presentation coach. She’s worked with an array of corporate clients, including Microsoft, Amazon, Planned Parenthood, and Carhartt. She has an extensive musical background and founded the award-winning indie folk band Diamondwolf and is the the Founder and Editor in Chief of Womancake Magazine.
 
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Courage Up! Your 30-Day Challenge to Be Curious and Ask Questions

#53: Suzanne invites you to join our next Courage Up! Challenge focused on curiosity. This month, step out of your comfort zone and practice asking meaningful questions in every conversation. Let's break the cycle of assuming and truly listen. Share your journey using #CourageUp and be part of the movement of spreading courageous contagion!
Referenced in this show::
The Courage Effect #52: Becky Selengut: Balancing Respect, Compassion, and Conflict
The Courage Effect #51: Erin Meyer: Bridging Cultures and Conversation for Global Impact
The Courage Effect #43: Stop Overthinking to Expand Your Creativity: Suzanne Weller
The Courage Effect
 A More Beautiful Question by Warren Berger
The Advice Trap by Michael Bungay Stanier
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Becky Selengut: Balancing Respect, Compassion and Conflict

#52: Author, instructor, podcaster, and chef Becky Selengut shares her poignant struggles with balancing respect and empathy in contentious situations, from family disagreements on politics to broader global issues like the Middle East conflict. She talks with Suzanne about the importance of standing strong in one’s values while also expressing compassion and understanding towards those who differ.
Becky Selengut is an author, instructor, podcaster, and chef based in Seattle. Her books include: Misunderstood Vegetables, How to Taste, Shroom, Good Fish, and Not One Shrine. Selengut is the co-host of the local foods podcast Field to Fork. 
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Erin Meyer: Bridging Cultures and Conservation for Global Impact

#51. Dr. Erin Meyer from the Seattle Aquarium talks with Suzanne about the nexus of courage and conservation.  Erin shares her journey from childhood visits to the aquarium to leading global conservation efforts, emphasizing the courage it takes to foster strong, respectful partnerships across cultures. We tackle the importance of vulnerability in leadership, the necessity of decolonizing conservation, and the transformative role of inclusivity in environmental advocacy. 
More information about ReShark (an international, collective effort to recover threatened sharks and rays around the world) is available on their website.
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Courage Up! Your 30-Day Challenge to Reconnect

#50: Suzanne celebrates our 50th episode by kicking off the first Courageous Challenge!  In these monthly “Courage Up!” challenges, she invites us to take small, courageous steps to spark positive change in our lives and communities.  Our first challenge: Reconnect with someone meaningful we haven't spoken to in a while.  
So . . . who will you reach out to this month? 
Join The Courage Effect community, experience the ripple effect of courageous connections, and share your stories and journeys with us on social media using the hashtag #CourageUp or connect with our community via Substack. Let's courage up together!
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Dr. Jeremy Nobel: Crafting Connections in a Lonely World

#49 | 5.22.2024: Suzanne discusses the world’s loneliness epidemic with Dr. Jeremy Nobel. They explore the types of loneliness – and the vital distinction between solitude and isolation – with Dr. Nobel sharing his insights on how engaging with the arts and community can lead us out of isolation and into connection.
 
Dr. Jeremy Nobel is a primary-care physician, public health practitioner, and award-winning poet with faculty appointments at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and the Harvard Medical School. He is the founder and president of The Foundation for Art & Healing, and author of the book Project Unlonely: Healing Our Crisis of Disconnection.
 
Event alert: register for Project Unlovely Films Season 8 launch even on Sunday, June 2nd here. 
 
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Personal Safety with Barb Jordan

#17 | 8.2.2023: In a conversation about personal safety, Barb talks through the work she does at Always Bev, an organization she founded following her sister’s death, who was tragically killed by gun violence. She and Suzanne discuss the importance of trusting our intuition, not ignoring the “yellow flags” we see (and feel) from others, and the journey Barb has taken to process her grief and take action in support of others empowering themselves.
Barb Jordan is a personal safety expert who partners with organizations and universities to educate and build awareness around ways to stay safe. Barb founded Always Bev (short for Always Be Vigilant) in honor of her sister, whose mission is to educate individuals on their personal safety at home, on campus, and in social environments. She is also the host and creator of the podcast: Always Bev: The Ripple Effect.
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Feminine Fortitude: Kate Isler’s Impact on Entrepreneurship and Gender Equity

#48 | 5.8.2024: 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. 
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