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Brené Brown's Vulnerability and Courage Framework: Leading Through Wholeheartedness, Shame Resilience, and Values Clarity

Brené Brown's research on vulnerability, shame, and courage has reshaped how we think about leadership and human connection. But consuming her ideas through podcast snippets, viral TED Talk moments, or Instagram quotes leaves you with inspiration without integration. You miss the scaffolding: how shame resilience builds on empathy versus sympathy, how the Armored Leadership framework connects to vulnerability hangover, how Daring Greatly's arena concept requires grounded confidence work, and how the BRAVING inventory operationalizes trust in teams.

intermediate6 modules~7 hours

What you'll learn

  1. 01The Vulnerability Armory: Recognizing the Ten Shields That Block Courage and Connection
  2. 02Shame Resilience Theory: Building the Four Elements That Transform Shame Into Empathy
  3. 03Values Clarity and Operationalization: From Aspiration to Everyday Behavior
  4. 04The BRAVING Inventory: Building and Repairing Trust in Teams and Relationships
  5. 05Rumbling with Vulnerability: Leading Difficult Conversations with Curiosity and Grounded Confidence
  6. 06Living Into the Arena: FFTs, Vulnerability Hangovers, and the Practice of Rising Strong

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Module 1: The Vulnerability Armory: Recognizing the Ten Shields That Block Courage and Connection

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What is vulnerability armor and why does it become problematic in adult life?

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