BEING BRAVE
Creating a culture of high performance by leveraging the science of bravery.
The Fact:
True growth and success come from embracing discomfort.
Whether it’s personal happiness or professional success, everything desirable lies on the other side of hard. Overcoming difficult, uncomfortable challenges requires bravery, and the rewards are immense—an unparalleled sense of accomplishment, significant impact, and the pride of achieving something truly challenging.
The Challenge:
Many people avoid discomfort and challenges.
Many people remain in their comfort zones, seeking safety and instant gratification, thinking this will lead to happiness. This leads to playing it safe, lower performance, and reduced job satisfaction. The fear of stepping into discomfort may be holding many back from extraordinary success, fulfillment and happiness. This is where brave self-leadership comes in.
The Solution:
Developing Brave Self-Leadership Skills.
The Being Brave Method is an evidence-based self-leadership model that empowers individuals to push past their limits, embrace challenges, and elevate their success, happiness, and well-being.
High performance starts with bravery.
Jill brings science-backed strategies to help individuals and teams push limits and achieve more.
Be BRAVE Self-Leadership Model
THREE PILLARS OF THE
01.
Developing a Brave
MINDSET
A Brave Mindset starts with how we think. By adopting a growth mindset, cultivating optimism, and generating positive emotions, individuals can enhance their ability to overcome challenges and achieve great success.
02.
Taking Brave
ACTIONS
Taking Brave Actions involves setting and achieving challenging goals. By developing Brave goals, prioritizing and focusing efforts, and leveraging personal strengths, individuals can align their actions with their ambitions and overcome obstacles on the path to success.
03.
Building Brave
CONNECTIONS
Building Brave connections with people involves building strong, supportive relationships to grow, develop, and overcome challenges. By seeking support, offering help, and actively seeking feedback, individuals can create a positive, collaborative environment that fosters continuous improvement, success, and increased happiness.
Everything you really want in life requires bravery.
Choose Brave. Live Fulfilled.
Choose Comfort. Feel Regret.
What do you want?
ABOUT
MEET JILL SCHULMAN
The official line: I’m a former U.S. Marine Corps Officer, leadership development expert, and founder of Breakthrough Leadership Group. I’ve dedicated my career to studying the science of bravery, resilience, and peak performance, drawing on disciplines such as psychology, neuroscience, and behavioral science. My work merges the academic rigor of research with practical tools that help individuals and teams increase their performance, resilience and well-being. My upcoming book, The Science of Bravery, is the culmination of years of exploration, offering evidence-based strategies for increasing bravery by developing a courageous mindset, taking bold actions, and building brave relationships.
Translation: I help people do hard things—and love it.
The bottom line: I believe bravery is the foundation of a life well-lived, and that means doing things that scare the heck out of us—every day. Growth only happens outside the comfort zone, so…embrace the suck. My motto is “Courage over regret,” and I’m passionate about empowering others to create the life they truly want and stop letting fear hold them back.
I bring a unique blend of grit and curiosity to everything I do. Whether it’s translating groundbreaking research into actionable steps or tackling life’s challenges head-on, I believe joy and discipline go hand in hand. The world needs more grit, less fluff, and a lot fewer excuses. Start with the hard stuff first—it’s always the way to go. Outside of work, I’m hiking the trails of Southern California, laughing over dinner with my husband of 20+ years and our two amazing daughters, or attempting to out-squat yesterday’s workout at the gym. When I’m not pushing limits, you’ll find me reading Stoic philosophy, diving into the latest research, or plotting my next bold challenge.
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Jill's Highly Requested Keynotes
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Being Brave Self-Leadership
True bravery begins within. Leading yourself requires the courage to confront your fears, challenge self-doubt, and take meaningful action toward your goals—even when the path is difficult.
Too often, we fall into the trap of seeking comfort and avoiding the discomfort of challenges. This pursuit of ease may feel safe, but it keeps us stuck—far from the growth, achievement, and fulfillment we crave. Many people struggle to overcome the mental barriers that keep them stuck: limiting beliefs, procrastination, fear of failure, and uncertainty. They hesitate to embrace ambitious goals, take bold action, or build the relationships they need to succeed. These inner obstacles lead to stagnation, regret, and unrealized potential.
Through powerful stories, scientific insights, and actionable strategies from Jill’s Be Brave Model, this keynote inspires individuals to embrace Brave Self-Leadership, helping them break through self-imposed limits to create lives of achievement and fulfillment.
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Change Your Mindset, Change Your Impact
True transformation—and true freedom—begins in the mind. When we proactively master ourselves, we unlock the ability to achieve bold goals, strengthen resilience, and create lasting impact. A Brave Mindset equips individuals with the tools to embrace challenges, reframe stress, and take charge of their inner dialogue—all while leveraging the contagious power of positivity to inspire results.
Organizations often invest in technical skills but overlook a critical factor: empowering employees to strengthen their mindset. Developing a Brave Mindset isn’t just reactive; it’s about proactively building the mental strength and emotional agility to thrive in any environment. When individuals take ownership of their mindset, the results ripple across teams, driving performance, innovation, and well-being.
If you have a brain, you have the power to do the work—to reframe your thinking, push limits, and become the best version of yourself. This keynote inspires individuals to embrace the science of mindset mastery to think courageously, act boldly, and achieve greatness.
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Courageous Connections: The Key to Accelerating Your Impact
True success requires the courage to build trusting relationships. Brave relationships are the foundation of collaboration, innovation, and growth—whether in careers or organizations.
Too often, people fall into isolation, fearing vulnerability, rejection, or asking for help. This keeps them from forming meaningful connections that drive success. Without strong relationships, teams turn into silos, leaders lose influence, and opportunities are missed.
Building Brave Relationships means curating a Brave Tribe—seeking those who can help you grow and stepping beyond your current circle. It takes courage to ask for advice and support, but people enjoy helping when approached authentically.
Equally essential are Brave Conversations—addressing challenges, giving feedback, and realigning expectations. These moments of courage strengthen trust and propel growth.
Through inspiring stories, research-backed insights, and actionable strategies from Jill’s Be Brave Model, this keynote empowers audiences to build Brave Relationships, helping them foster trust, collaboration, and mutual support to achieve their biggest goals.
