Welcome to the Courage Is Built Here Podcast. In this foundational Episode, Justine Froelker invites you into a space where courageous leadership is built one choice, one conversation, and one intentional moment at a time. She introduces the heartbeat of the podcast and the five pathways that shape every courageous leader’s growth.
Justine explains how courage is a skill rather than a personality trait and how it is built through practice, presence, and honesty. She walks listeners through the five pathways of her Courage is Built Here™ leadership framework and gives a preview of the honest, vulnerable, and empowering stories that will unfold in future conversations.
Key Takeaways
- Courage is a daily practice, not a personality trait
- The difference between performing courage and embodying it
- An introduction to the five Courage is Built Here™ pathways
- How leaders grow through clarity, curiosity, compassion, connection, and committed action
- What to expect in future episodes with courageous leaders and experts
- Justine’s philosophy of grit, grace, and whole self leadership

