692 The Power of Micro Courage with CB Bowman-Ottomanelli

This week’s guest, CB Bowman-Ottomanelli, is a renowned leadership expert, author, and CEO of the Association of Corporate Executive Coaches. She was named among the Top 50 Global Thought Leaders in Leadership, and her transformative impact on organizational leadership is widely recognized.

CB hosts the Courage to Leap & Lead Podcast. Her books include Courage to Leap & Lead: A Roadmap for Redefining Failure Into Success and Courage to Leap & Market: An Author’s Roadmap to Self-Marketing Your Book.

From facing racial discrimination in corporate America to becoming a voice for change, CB shares her powerful journey of turning adversity into influence.

In this episode, we’ll explore:

• How racial discrimination led to her finding her voice and what compelled her to speak up
• The power of micro courage and how to take small, daily steps toward your goals
• Why courage isn’t about being fearless—it’s about stepping out and trusting others will be there for you
• The personal cost of fighting systemic issues and the importance of caring for yourself
• Her current favorites: Books: The Courage to Leap & Lead and Blue Ocean Strategy, Speaker: Barack Obama, and Podcast: Leap & Lead Podcast