Join the HBA Career Transformations Affinity Group for an intimate chat with Jill Shulman, author of “The Bravery Effect.” As an expert in leadership and a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, Jill combines a science based approach to bravery with real-world experience to unpack how fear holds us back – at work, in our relationships, and even in our personal lives.
In her book, she unveils how staying in our comfort zone is a false promise of safety and the need to embrace discomfort to grow. As Jill explains: The key to a fulfilling, regret-free life isn’t avoiding discomfort—it’s leaning into it. This is what it means to be brave.
Jill defines “bravery as the bridge between where you are today and the life you truly want. It’s about running toward what scares you rather than away from it—because that’s where real transformation happens. Like a muscle, bravery grows stronger with practice. It requires discomfort, but just like in the gym, the reward comes when we put in the work.”
In our fireside chat, we’ll talk to Jill about her inspiration in writing this book, talk through her three key takeways to building your bravery muscle, and gain her insights on what a future with bravery can mean for us.
• Developing a brave mindset – Rewire how you think about fear and discomfort.
• Taking bold action – Move forward despite fear and uncertainty.
• Curating courageous connections – Build relationships that support and challenge you.
About the Author:
Jill Schulman is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and expert in the science of bravery. With a Master’s in Applied Positive Psychology (Science of Happiness and Well-Being) from UPenn, she combines evidence-based research with real-world experience to help individuals and teams embrace courage, push limits, and achieve greater performance and well-being. Her book, The Science of Bravery, provides practical tools for developing a courageous mindset, taking bold actions, and building brave relationships.
About Career Transformations:
The HBA Career Transformation Affinity Group supports members at all career stages accelerate their path, take control of their future, and manage transformations by providing supportive networking opportunities and empowering educational career development programs. Whether you’re looking to move up, move over, move in or move out, join us for an exciting discussion to gain and share advice as you seek to transform your career path.
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