What does it really take to lead yourself through fear, uncertainty, and growth? In this powerful episode, we explore the science and soul of bravery with Jill Schulman—a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, keynote speaker, and expert in applied positive psychology.
Jill shares her own journey from the military to corporate leadership, and ultimately entrepreneurship, where she discovered that bravery isn’t about being fearless—it’s about taking action while you’re afraid. We unpack how fear shows up in business, why bravery is a muscle you can build, and the small mindset shifts that create big transformation over time.
This episode is packed with science-backed strategies, real talk, and empowering takeaways for any entrepreneur, coach, or leader who wants to stretch into their next brave move.
Jill is the founder of Breakthrough Leadership Group and author of the upcoming book, The Science of Bravery—a practical and inspiring guide to overcoming fear and achieving courageous leadership in all areas of life.
Key Takeaways
- Why we’re biologically wired to avoid fear—and how to override it
- What it actually means to take brave action
- The “exposure therapy” model for conquering fear
- Bravery as a muscle: how repetition rewires your brain
- How to use the word “yet” to shift your mindset
- The powerful link between bravery and confidence
- Reframing stress to increase physiological and psychological performance
- The role of self-talk in rewriting limiting beliefs
- “Embrace the suck”: building grit in the face of challenge
- The bravery effect: how facing fear transforms your whole life
Resources Mentioned
- Website: breakthroughleadershipgroup.com
- Instagram: @jillschulman
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jillaschulman
- Facebook: facebook.com/jill.schulman.5
- YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCiS29aCCoaDGEDPLc6JJklQ
