{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"CEO Podcast | The leaders shaping our world","title":"Breakthrough Leadership Group Founder Jill Schulman - Why Bravery Is a Trainable Leadership Skill","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1409,"description":"Jill Schulman, Founder & Principal of Breakthrough Leadership Group and author of The Bravery Effect, joins Clint Betts for a conversation on fear, leadership, resilience, and the science of bravery.\nA former United States Marine Corps officer and happiness scientist trained in positive psychology at the University of Pennsylvania, Jill has dedicated her career to helping leaders overcome fear and unlock their highest potential.\nIn this episode, Jill explains why bravery isn’t about fearlessness — it’s about taking action despite fear — and why that mindset is essential for CEOs, executives, and anyone navigating uncertainty in today’s world.\nThe conversation also explores Stoicism, leadership under pressure, difficult conversations, AI, and how courage can fundamentally reshape both organizations and personal lives.\n00:00:00 - Introduction and Guest Background\n00:00:21 - Discovering the Study of Bravery\n00:01:03 - The Role of Fear in Happiness and Self-Actualization\n00:01:56 - Defining Bravery\n00:02:08 - Writing \"The Bravery Effect\"\n00:02:41 - The Book Writing Process\n00:04:04 - Collaborating with a Ghostwriter\n00:05:05 - Publishing Challenges\n00:05:27 - Practical Examples of Brave Leadership\n00:06:07 - Leading Through Uncertainty\n00:08:14 - Having Difficult Conversations\n00:09:46 - Motivation to Join the Marines\n00:11:29 - Founding Breakthrough Leadership Group\n00:14:57 - A Typical Day in Jill's Life\n00:16:35 - Speaking Engagements\n00:17:25 - Impact of AI on Work\n00:19:23 - Reading Preferences and Recommendations\n00:22:05 - The Importance of Giving and Taking Chances\n00:22:23 - Acknowledging Key Supporters\n00:23:04 - Closing Remarks\nIf you’re interested in leadership, psychology, resilience, personal growth, or becoming a more courageous leader, this conversation is packed with practical insights and inspiration.\nSubscribe for more conversations with founders, CEOs, and leaders shaping the future of business and leadership.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/1dy8XILYZ5TplRivmnv0DoX_g7XXqFV5bS1REcb0pIM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8xZDc3/ODAyODNkMmRmMDc5/MDQ3NWI5ZWEzZWFk/NTJhMS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}