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Brian Arao (he/him/his)
@drbrianarao.bsky.social
President & Founder, Brave Space Leadership | transformative educator & coach | amateur plant-based chef | reluctant runner | queer chorister | professional geek
More info: bio.site/bravespaceleadership
Chrysalis is transforming to serve even more #QTBIPOC navigating change! Visit our website or DM me to learn more.
November 5, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Evolve Your Leadership Voice is now the Evolve Institute for Higher Education Leadership! Join our free webinar to learn how to align purpose w/ impact & drive student success in higher ed. Stop just moving up. Start growing with intention.

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November 4, 2025 at 8:56 PM
A participant shared this pic from a recent workshop. It’s my reminder that great facilitation means staying hydrated, looking stylish, and having fun while creating a brave space for learning. Because that’s how I werq. #BraveSpaceLeadership #Facilitation #Learning
August 15, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Thinking about your next professional development move? One-on-one #executivecoaching might be the powerful, personalized experience you need. Evolve Essentials helps you create a clear action plan for your unique #leadership challenges, all for just $895.
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August 13, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Your #CDO and #DEI teams aren’t the only leaders who need to get crystal clear on why #diversity, #equity, and #inclusion matters. You do, too. Yes, CFOs - even you! To learn more and get help (it’s trickier than it sounds), join my free workshop next Tuesday - info in my link in bio.
January 31, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Many leaders take for granted that #DEI matters to them and their organizations, and don’t develop a clear, concise, and compelling explanation of why. My DEWhy is powerful, and it fits on a Post-It. Join my free workshop next week if you want to create your own DEWhy.
January 29, 2025 at 8:15 PM
In previous videos I talked separately about expansive authenticity and the importance of having a clear DEWhy. In this one, I discuss why leaders need both, now more than ever. If you’d like to engage further, consider attending my DEWhy workshop next week: bit.ly/yourdewhy
January 28, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Platitudes aren’t enough to lead effectively for #diversity, #equity, and #inclusion, especially in today’s #dei climate. You’ll need something more powerful to help this important work evolve to meet today’s challenges. Join me next week for a free workshop to discover your DEWhy: bit.ly/yourdewhy
January 27, 2025 at 2:45 PM
What’s the difference between being enraged and in-a-rage? What I learned from Dr. Jackie Reza about this topic and how it can help you lead more effectively for #diversity, #equity, #inclusion, #socialjustice, and #belonging.
January 22, 2025 at 4:08 PM
What leaders for #diversity, #equity, #inclusion, #socialjustice, and #belonging can learn from both #Marvel and a self-described Black Buddhist Southern Queen about anger, hurt, care, and healing.
January 16, 2025 at 6:29 PM
How do I know it’s important for leaders for #diversity, #equity, #inclusion, #socialjustice, and #belonging to develop healthy relationships with anger? Before I get into resources and wisdom from others, let me tell you a bit about my own experience.
January 15, 2025 at 7:11 PM
For leaders who care about #diversity, #equity, #inclusion, #socialjustice, and #belonging, it’s perfectly reasonable to be angry right now. Over the next few days, I’ll share more short videos with resources for leaders on anger and how to hold, care for, and handle it so it doesn’t handle you.
January 14, 2025 at 5:07 PM