In this episode of Small Brave Moves, Nicole Bianchi sits down with Nash Mahupete, President & CEO of QLI, a nationally renowned leader in brain injury and spinal cord injury rehabilitation.

Nash shares his 25-year journey from CNA to CEO, revealing how purpose-driven leadership, mission focused leadership, and a deep passion for people development can transform organizations and lives.

Nash breaks down how QLI’s people-first culture sees and grows every team member, why mission alignment matters more than titles, and how leaders can make brave conversations and role realignment compassionate and effective.

Whether you’re growing as a new manager or steering an organization from the C-Suite this episode is a masterclass in purpose-driven leadership, culture building, and making Small Brave Moves that compound into extraordinary impact.

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In this powerful episode of the Small Brave Moves podcast, Nicole Bianchi sits down with Melanie Marshall — award-winning speaker, filmmaker, and former BBC journalist who spent two decades reporting from some of the most dangerous places on earth.

From war zones in Afghanistan to political unrest in Tripoli, Mel learned what it means to lead through chaos, regulate emotions under pressure, and find hope in uncertainty.

Together, Nicole and Mel explore:

• Why emotional regulation and self-awareness is the foundation of strong leadership
• The link between hope, bravery, joy and high-performing teams
• How to balance courage with care in high-stakes moments

Whether you’re managing a crisis, leading a team through change, or simply trying to stay centered amid chaos, this conversation will remind you that bravery isn’t loud — it’s intentional, grounded, and deeply human.

Tune in to discover how you can build the mindset, presence, and emotional resilience that define truly brave leadership.

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In this episode of the Small Brave Moves podcast, Nicole Bianchi is joined by Damon Lembi, CEO of Learnit, three-time bestselling author, and host of the Learn It All podcast. With over 2 million learners served, Damon has proven that companies who outlearn, outlast.

Nicole and Damon discuss:

• How to build a culture of learning and bravery in today’s uncertain workplace
• Why middle managers struggle most with brave conversations and how to support them
• What Hall of Fame coaches from his past as an athlete taught him about resilience, and overcoming imposter syndrome

Whether you’re a CEO, people leader, or emerging manager, this conversation will challenge you to rethink how you approach tough conversations, talent decisions, and leadership growth.

Learn practical strategies to build confidence, foster alignment, and turn learning into action so your team doesn’t just survive, but thrives.

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