Episodes

  • 111: Visibility Isn't the Goal. Influence Is.

    111: Visibility Isn't the Goal. Influence Is.
    Dec 17 2025

    If you've been chasing visibility—posting more, showing up more, saying yes to every panel and networking invite—but you're still not seeing the kind of traction you want in your career, this episode is for you. Kimberly breaks down the difference between being visible and being influential—and why one will move your career forward while the other might leave you stuck.

    What You'll Learn in this Episode:
    • The key differences between visibility and influence
    • Why visibility alone won't lead to promotions or stretch opportunities
    • What strategic visibility looks like in action
    • How to become more influential inside your organization and industry
    • The three traits that build lasting influence: consistency, clarity, and courage
    Coaching Reflection Questions:
    • Where in your career are you showing up just to be seen?
    • What do you want to be known for?
    • Who actually needs to see you and why?
    • What actions do you want your visibility to drive?
    Stay In Touch → Connect with the community:
    • Get on the waitlist for The Visibility Shift: kimberlybonline.com/tvs-waitlist
    • Follow me on Instagram/TikTok: @KimberlyBOnline
    • Explore Brown Leadership: Brownleadership Home
    • Read the book "Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You'll Love" at www.nextmovebestmovebook.com
    → Share your question: Submit your question in a 90-second voice message, and I may address it in an upcoming episode. Submit here: SpeakpipeSend a voice message to YourNextMove
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    17 mins
  • 110: How to Know You're Ready To Get Visible in Your Leadership Role

    110: How to Know You're Ready To Get Visible in Your Leadership Role
    Dec 10 2025
    Do you ever catch yourself thinking, "I'll finally start putting myself out there once I get one more certification… one more promotion… one more credential"? In this episode of Your Next Move, Kimberly Brown breaks down why that belief is one of the biggest visibility blockers for high-achieving professionals. If you've been waiting for the "perfect moment" to share your expertise, speak on panels, show up more boldly at work, or build your public platform—this episode reframes what readiness actually looks like. Spoiler: it's not about perfection. It's about clarity, intention, and the courage to step forward now. 🎧 Listen in for:
    • Why "I need one more credential" is really fear in disguise
    • The real indicators that you're already ready for visibility
    • Why frustration and feeling overlooked are actually signs of readiness
    • How clarity and consistency—not certifications—build your platform
    • The long-term career costs of waiting for permission
    • How visibility accelerates your leadership trajectory and opens new doors
    Stay In Touch → Connect with the community:
    • Get on the waitlist for The Visibility Shift: kimberlybonline.com/tvs-waitlist
    • Follow me on Instagram/TikTok: @KimberlyBOnline
    • Explore Brown Leadership: Brownleadership.com
    • Read the book "Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You'll Love" at www.nextmovebestmovebook.com
    → Share your question: Submit your question in a 90-second voice message, and I may address it in an upcoming episode. Submit here: SpeakpipeSend a voice message to YourNextMove
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    15 mins
  • 109: Can You Really Be Visible and Still Keep Your Corporate Job Safe?

    109: Can You Really Be Visible and Still Keep Your Corporate Job Safe?
    Dec 3 2025
    Do you ever feel torn between wanting to grow your platform and worrying that being too visible might jeopardize your corporate job? In this episode of Your Next Move, Kimberly Brown reframes visibility as a professional asset—not a threat—and breaks down how to protect your platform legally, strategically, and confidently. If you've hesitated to post on LinkedIn, turned down speaking engagements, or questioned whether sharing your expertise could "get you in trouble," this episode will show you why visibility isn't the problem. Unmanaged visibility is. And when you understand the guardrails, your voice becomes one of the most powerful tools in your career. 🎧 Listen in for:
    • The real fears behind "I don't want to get in trouble at work"
    • How visibility strengthens your credibility inside your company
    • The legal and compliance guardrails every professional should understand
    • Why separating your employer's brand from your own matters
    • How to protect your intellectual property early
    • What it really takes to be visible and stay securely employed
    Stay In Touch → Connect with the community:
    • Get on the waitlist for The Visibility Shift: kimberlybonline.com/tvs-waitlist
    • Follow me on Instagram/TikTok: @KimberlyBOnline
    • Explore Brown Leadership: Brown Leadership
    • Read the book "Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You'll Love" at www.nextmovebestmovebook.com
    → Share your question: Submit your question in a 90-second voice message, and I may address it in an upcoming episode. Submit here: SpeakpipeSend a voice message to YourNextMove Keywords: visibility at work, protecting your personal brand, corporate compliance and branding, women in leadership podcast, workplace reputation, intellectual property for professionals, career advancement tips
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    12 mins
  • 108: Leadership Visibility: Why Being Exceptional at Your Job Isn't Enough

    108: Leadership Visibility: Why Being Exceptional at Your Job Isn't Enough
    Nov 26 2025
    Do you ever wonder why being excellent at your job still isn't translating into the recognition, influence, or advancement you know you've earned? In this episode of Your Next Move, Kimberly Brown breaks down the uncomfortable truth: being good at your job isn't enough. Too many high-achieving professionals believe their work should "speak for itself," but in reality, silence keeps you overlooked. If you've been the go-to person, the problem solver, the behind-the-scenes powerhouse—this episode will show you why visibility is the missing link. 🎧 Listen in for:
    • Why merit alone doesn't lead to opportunity
    • How relying on excellence creates a visibility gap
    • The shift from being indispensable in execution to undeniable in leadership
    • Simple ways to start naming your value without feeling like you're bragging
    Stay In Touch → Connect with the community:
    • Get on the waitlist for The Visibility Shift: kimberlybonline.com/tvs-waitlist
    • Follow me on Instagram/TikTok: @KimberlyBOnline
    • Explore Brown Leadership: Brownleadership Home
    • Read the book "Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You'll Love" at www.nextmovebestmovebook.com
    → Share your question: Submit your question in a 90-second voice message, and I may address it in an upcoming episode. Submit here: SpeakpipeSend a voice message to YourNextMove Keywords: career visibility, being seen at work, personal brand for professionals, women in leadership podcast, how to communicate your value, career advancement tips, building workplace influence
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    15 mins
  • 107: How To Ask For What You In Want Without Feeling Braggy | Leadership Development Tips

    107: How To Ask For What You In Want Without Feeling Braggy | Leadership Development Tips
    Nov 19 2025
    Do you hold back from sharing your accomplishments because you're afraid of sounding self-centered? In this episode of Your Next Move, Kimberly Brown challenges one of the most common fears high-achieving women face: the belief that visibility = bragging. If you've ever hesitated before hitting "publish," skipped a networking event, or downplayed your success to avoid making others uncomfortable—this episode is for you. 🎧 Listen in for:
    • Why "not wanting to brag" is often fear in disguise
    • A mindset shift that unlocks more promotions, partnerships, and pay
    • Real-life examples of what changes when you finally show up
    • 4 easy ways to build visibility that feel natural, not forced
    Stay In Touch → Connect with the community:
    • Get on the waitlist for The Visibility Shift: kimberlybonline.com/tvs-waitlist
    • Follow me on Instagram/TikTok: @KimberlyBOnline
    • Explore Brown Leadership: BrownleadershipHome
    • Read the book "Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You'll Love" at www.nextmovebestmovebook.com
    → Share your question: Submit your question in a 90-second voice message, and I may address it in an upcoming episode. Submit here: SpeakpipeSend a voice message to YourNextMove Keywords: personal branding for professionals, how to be visible at work, stop dimming your light, women in leadership podcast, career visibility tips, professional self-promotion, building relationship capital
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    17 mins
  • Your Next Move Podcast with Kimberly Brown Trailer

    Your Next Move Podcast with Kimberly Brown Trailer
    Nov 12 2025

    Welcome to Your Next Move, the podcast for high-performing professionals in leadership who are ready to elevate their visibility, build a powerful personal brand and position themselves for opportunities that accelerate their path to industry-wide recognition or higher level roles.

    I'm Kimberly Brown, a globally recognized career and leadership expert, keynote speaker, and bestselling author of Next Move, Best Move. I've coached hundreds of mid- to executive-level professionals working in Fortune 500 companies to grow their visibility, influence, and leadership presence, without leaving their jobs.

    If you're wondering:

    • How do I position myself as a thought leader at work?

    • Why am I being overlooked for promotions when I'm good at my job?

    • How do I build a leadership brand?

    • Can I stay in my current company and grow my career?

    • How do I make people remember my name in the right rooms?

    …you're in the right place.

    Tune in for expert advice, behind-the-scenes coaching, and my signature no-fluff perspective on what it really takes to accelerate your leadership trajectory and step into the rooms where real decisions are made.

    🎧 Follow Your Next Move wherever you listen to podcasts, and start building a career that gets you seen, heard, and recognized for what you do best.

    📲 Want to connect? Find me on Instagram @kimberlybonline or LinkedIn and say hello!

    ⬇️ Download the 9 Visibility Strategies You're Probably Missing at Work guide at https://kimberlybonline.com/visibility

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    2 mins
  • 105: Your Next Move Podcast Update: Mastering Visibility and Influence for Career Growth

    105: Your Next Move Podcast Update: Mastering Visibility and Influence for Career Growth
    Nov 12 2025
    Your Next Move is back! In this episode, Kimberly Brown shares why she hit pause earlier this year and how that break led to a shift in focus. If you're a high-achiever ready for elevated strategies, this new chapter is for you. 🎧 Tune in to hear what's changing, why it matters, and what to expect next. Stay In Touch → Connect with the community:
    • Get on the waitlist for The Visibility Shift: kimberlybonline.com/tvs-waitlist
    • Follow me on Instagram/TikTok: @KimberlyBOnline
    • Explore Brown Leadership: Brownleadership Home
    • Read the book "Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You'll Love" at www.nextmovebestmovebook.com
    → Share your question: Submit your question in a 90-second voice message, and I may address it in an upcoming episode. Submit here: SpeakpipeSend a voice message to YourNextMove Keywords: leadership development podcast, career growth, personal branding, visibility strategy, professional development, career change, women in leadership
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    12 mins
  • 106: How to Leverage Fear to Fuel Your Next Move in Leadership

    106: How to Leverage Fear to Fuel Your Next Move in Leadership
    Nov 12 2025
    In this episode of Your Next Move, Kimberly Brown unpacks the real role fear plays in your career. Spoiler: It's not something to avoid—it's something to explore. Fear isn't the stop sign. It's the signal. Top leaders don't wait to feel fearless—they move through fear with strategy. Kimberly shares five practical ways to reframe fear and use it as fuel to grow your visibility, speak up as a leader, and pursue bigger goals with confidence. You'll learn:
    • Why fear and excitement feel the same in your brain
    • How the 5 Second Rule breaks the hesitation cycle
    • How to use project "pre-mortems" to manage fear before it spirals
    • How to take aligned action, one small step at a time
    • How to build psychological safety to lead through failure
    If fear has been keeping you quiet, stuck, or invisible—this is your invitation to move forward. Stay In Touch → Connect with the community:
    • Get on the waitlist for The Visibility Shift: kimberlybonline.com/tvs-waitlist
    • Follow me on Instagram/TikTok: @KimberlyBOnline
    • Explore Brown Leadership: Brownleadership Home
    • Read the book "Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You'll Love" at www.nextmovebestmovebook.com
    → Share your question: Submit your question in a 90-second voice message, and I may address it in an upcoming episode. Submit here: SpeakpipeSend a voice message to YourNextMove

    Keywords: fear and leadership, mindset for professionals, how to overcome fear at work, using fear as fuel, public speaking confidence, career visibility coaching, leadership mindset shifts, personal brand growth
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    22 mins