Welcome to one of the first guest episodes of Becoming Unshakeable! If you’ve been a follower and fan of Leadership with Heart, you’re in exactly the right place. From here on out, Becoming Unshakeable will be the new name of my show—and I can’t wait to bring you invaluable insights on what it means to lead with clarity, compassion, and courage.
What does it really take to live bravely and lead with your whole self? In this heartfelt conversation, I sat down with my dear friend Kimberly Davis, Founder of Brave Leadership and author of Brave Leadership: Unleash Your Most Confident, Authentic, and Powerful Self to Get the Results You Need.
Kimberly opens up about the wake-up calls that changed her life, from personal loss during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic to making the bold decision to sell her home in Texas and move her family to Costa Rica. She shares how bravery is not about being fearless, but about making clear choices, standing in your values, and permitting yourself to live fully.
Together, we explore what it means to become unshakeable when life throws curveballs. We discuss leaning into self-leadership, making powerful decisions even when they are intimidating, and discovering practices that keep you grounded when your world feels uncertain.
Kimberly’s story is a reminder that courage is contagious. When we choose to show up authentically, we permit others to do the same.
If you have ever wondered how to step into your own brave choices, whether at work, in life, or in leadership, this episode will inspire you to stop waiting for permission and start living the life you want now.
About Kimberly
Brave Leadership founder, Kimberly Davis champions emerging leaders and senior managers navigating today’s tumultuous workplace. She shares her inspirational message of personal power, responsibility, and impact with organizations across the country and teaches leadership programs world-wide.
Kimberly teaches for SMU Cox School of Business’ Executive Education, including their Corporate Executive Development Program, Rising Leaders Program, Transformational Leadership Program, as well as for many of their Fortune 500 clients. She has also taught for the Bush Institute’s WE Lead program, empowering female leaders from the Middle East.
Kimberly is a TEDx speaker and her award-winning book, “Brave Leadership: Unleash Your Most Confident, Authentic, and Powerful Self to Get the Results You Need,” was named among Inc. Magazine’s most impactful books to read and received the prestigious Benjamin Franklin Silver Award for Business & Career. The updated, post-COVID edition was released June 2025, along with her game changing “Super Objective” tool, aimed at democratizing purposeful – BRAVE – action (www.nowbebrave.com).
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About Heather R Younger, J.D., CSP
Heather R Younger, J.D., CSP is a highly sought-after speaker, 2x-TEDx speaker, diversity, equity and inclusion strategist, and contributor to leading news outlets. She is also the Founder and CEO of Employee Fanatix, a leading employee engagement and consulting firm. After over 25,000 employee engagement surveys and years of working with organizations to transform employee engagement, here’s what Heather has seen over and over: When you know how to listen, employees will tell you exactly what they need to bring their full selves to work. Book Heather to speak at your event or organization.
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