1116: How to Take Control of Your Career with Confidence with Kimberly Brown

1116: How to Take Control of Your Career with Confidence with Kimberly Brown

Author: How to be Awesome at Your Job December 8, 2025 Duration: 34:37
Kimberly Brown shares practical steps on how to take charge of your career and steer it with intention. — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The framework for improving your reputation  2) How to cultivate relationships that advance your career 3) How to identify and amplify the one thing that makes you stand out Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1116 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT KIMBERLY —  Kimberly Brown is a globally recognized career and leadership strategist, bestselling author, and international keynote speaker. As the founder and CEO of Brown Leadership®, a premier learning and development firm, she helps mid-career and senior professionals amplify their brands, accelerate growth, and drive performance. Her bestselling book, Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You'll Love, has empowered thousands to take control of their careers with strategy and confidence.  She also hosts the Your Next Move Podcast, where she shares actionable insights on career advancement. A trusted expert, Kimberly’s work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Harvard Business Review, Forbes, CNBC, NPR, and more. Find her online at kimberlybonline.com and brownleadership.com and follow her (@kimberlybonline) on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and Threads. • Book: Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You'll Love • Website: BrownLeadership.com • Website: KimberlyBOnline.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —  • Past episode: 686: How to Make Your Next Career Move Your Best Move with Kimberly Brown • Past episode: 1054: Maximizing Your Pipelines and Funnels of Opportunity with Kara Smith Brown • Tool: ClickUp — THANK YOU SPONSORS! —  • Vanguard. Give your clients consistent results year in and year out with vanguard.com/AUDIO • Quince. Get free shipping and 365-day returns on your order with Quince.com/Awesome • Taelor. Visit Visit taelor.style and get 10% off gift cards with the code PODCASTGIFT • Cashflow Podcasting. Explore launching (or outsourcing) your podcast with a free 10-minute call with Pete. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ever feel like there's a gap between the work you're doing and the work you know you're capable of? That's the space where How to Be Awesome at Your Job lives. Hosted by Pete, this long-running podcast digs into the practical, often overlooked tactics that transform good performance into remarkable impact. Rather than abstract theory, each conversation with accomplished thought-leaders and results-getters focuses on extracting specific, actionable insights you can apply immediately. You'll hear real stories and candid advice that sharpen universal skills-like clear communication, strategic thinking, and effective collaboration-which are essential for any role that involves working with others and solving problems. With over 25 million downloads and recognition from places like The New York Times and Forbes, the podcast has become a trusted resource for professionals seeking more than just a checklist. It’s about cultivating a more fulfilling career, finding more meaning in your daily tasks, and yes, creating more wins and financial reward along the way. Tune in to discover how small shifts in approach can lead to significant gains in your performance, your well-being, and your overall enjoyment of the work you do.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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Podcast Episodes
1081: How to Deal with Credit Stealers at Work with Andrew Palmer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:00
Andrew Palmer discusses what to do when others take credit for your ideas. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why no one benefits from credit stealing—including the stealer 2) The unintentional ways people steal credit 3) Why crediting…
1080: How to Say No When the World Demands Yes with Dr. Sunita Sah [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:51
Dr. Sunita Sah reveals the dangers of compliance and offers strategies for building the skill of defiance. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The powerful force that makes saying no so difficult 2) How to disagree while still being a t…
1077: The Six Insights of Excellent Communicators with Ruth Milligan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:56
Ruth Milligan reveals the fundamental habits that drastically improve your speaking. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The best way to improve at speaking—and why most don’t do it 2) The foundational communication principles for bette…
1073: How to Cut Clutter and Distraction from Your Life with Shira Gill [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:07
Shira Gill shares minimalist strategies for reducing both physical and mental clutter. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The hidden costs of clutter 2) Why organizing tools won’t help you—and what will 3) The easiest way to make your…