Called to Confidence | Personal Development & Leadership

Living in the Grace of Being Human What if confidence was never about getting everything right? In the final episode of this Called to Confidence mini-series, Sharon shares a freeing perspective on personal development, confidence, and breaking free from perfectionism. If you’ve spent years putting pressure on yourself to perform, achieve, or “have it all together,” this episode is an invitation t...

Whose Voice Is Driving Your Life? Have you ever stopped to ask yourself whose expectations you’re actually living under? In part two of this powerful Called to Confidence mini-series, Sharon explores the deeper roots of perfectionism, performance pressure, and the hidden beliefs that shape our confidence. Many high-achieving women, leaders, and ambitious professionals aren’t actually chasing excel...

When Success Feels Unsafe Have you ever worked hard for something you deeply wanted… only to walk away the moment success arrived? In this deeply personal episode of Called to Confidence , Sharon shares a surprising story from her own life: returning to college, making the Dean’s List, and then quitting—not because she failed, but because success felt terrifying. If you’ve ever struggled with perf...

Discover the power of development leadership with Scott Couchenour in this inspiring episode. Learn strategies for building confidence, personal growth, and leadership skills to help you lead with impact and authenticity. In this powerful episode of Called to Confidence , Scott Couchenour, also known as the 4th Quarter Coach, shares his experience when life stripped away his identity—and how he re...

This episode is one of the most honest and human conversations we’ve had on Called to Confidence . I sit down with Scott Warren—Leadership and Workplace Culture Speaker, author, and host of the Preach Where You Reach® Podcast —to talk about what it really looks like to love people when they’re hurting… and when we’ve been hurt ourselves. We dive into the reality of church hurt, the tension of navi...

In this candid conversation, Shannen Bryant shares her journey of overcoming jealousy and abandonment, examining subconscious programming's impact on personal development and leadership. Discover the power of self-reflection and relationship confidence for lasting change. Our Thoughts Are Relentless  Those little monsters taking up space in our heads love to work overtime concocting new ways to co...

In today’s episode, Rob Fornango, founder of F1 Analytics, shares his personal journey through extreme burnout and how he discovered the path to work-life balance. Rob doesn’t just share his own transformation but offers insight into recognizing burnout in your team and how to address it before it takes a toll on performance. From pivoting his career to find fulfillment to challenging the common "...

In this heartfelt episode, I have a candid conversation with Chet Gladkowski—an author, hope dealer, and storyteller extraordinaire. Chet brings us along on a deeply personal journey, sharing stories that will resonate with anyone who has ever faced heartbreak, failure, or moments of doubt. Chet opens up about a pivotal moment during a ball game, where one simple comment from his father shifted th...

In this episode, Sharon interviews Robert Christiansen a leadership and career coach, creator of The Gift app and founding partner of Motive For Life. They explore the deep connection between self-worth and career success, their personal journeys of overcoming self-confidence and self-worth issues and how these struggles shaped their careers. Robert discusses the creation of his self-worth app, Th...

Join us for an inspiring and insightful conversation as I sit down with Kirsten Farrell, Director of The Goodman Center. Kirsten brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in communications and marketing, teaching professionals how to connect with their audience and make a significant impact. In this episode, Kirsten shares her journey from Hollywood actress to leading The Goodman Center, where s...

In this episode of Called to Confidence, we delve into the powerful topic of shedding the harmful labels others place on us, such as "failure," and how to break free from their grip. Drawing insights from my book, The Girl in the Garage: 3 Steps to Letting Go of Your Past, I share actionable steps to break up with harmful labels.   Join me as we learn  to reclaim our identities and choose words th...

In this episode, I'm reading chapter 11 from my book, The Girl In The Garage: 3 Steps To Letting Go Of Your Past. Have you ever considered that the power to choose what you want is actually your superhuman power? It holds the ability to completely change the trajectory of your life.  In this episode I'll share with you how powerful your choices are and some things to consider about what you will h...

I'm a daydream believer...wanna know why? Because daydreams aren't just daydreams, they are snapshots of what God has planned for us. You may think that longing in your soul was from you, but God created you for a divine purpose and wired you different than the other 7 billion people on the planet. He created you for specific things that only you can do the way you do it. Think of a singer - many...

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Have you ever felt the sting of rejection? Unfortunately most of us have multiple times and quite often it can leave lasting emotional damage. Rejection expert, speaker and Bible teacher Ami Loper joins me for a candid conversation and shares her very personal struggle with rejection at a young age and how craving love changed her life.  Points from Ami: The symptoms of rejection Many are living i...

Joining me once again is my good friend Steve Verburg, President of Dale Carngegie Orange County. Steve has been coaching, speaking and helping leaders develop their skills for over 20 years. I really like to pick Steve's brain and he indulged me once again, I know you will learn so much from this candid conversation that you can implement immediately. Key takeaways: What is 360* leadership and wh...

What happens when Kevin Sorbo comes on the show? An amazing candid conversation that is an absolute delight. Kevin rose to fame and became a household name for his roles as Hercules, Captain Dylan Hunter in Andromeda, and Kull in Kull the Conqueror, but in this interview his guy next door - hometown roots and faith shine through. Since leaving the screen as an action hero he has dedicated himself...

Hey there friends, I'm glad you're here. It's time to develop your confidence and experience a deeper self-worth in three key areas of your life: your mind, your faith and your leadership. You may not be sure what you believe, you may feel on top of your game as far as your mindset goes, or you may struggle to pull yourself together - that's totally ok and you're in the right place. As far as lead...

Gina Gardiner's story is one of sheer will to create a happy life even while facing a tragic situation after a serious skiing accident.  She speaks with such passion and conviction, you'll be convinced you can overcome your obstacles too! Get ready to soak up the wisdom of a mentor while being challenged to become your very best. She has been featured on ABC, NBC, BBC, and the Wall Street Journal...

This is part two of one of the most fascinating and candid conversations I've ever brought to the show. To say Stacy Raske is brave is an understatement. She fought the odds that were stacked against her and she won. Now she helps others break free from the dark side of perfectionism.  From hitting rock bottom, drinking, binging and cutting to a healthy, successful author and business coach; this...

This is part one of one of the most fascinating and candid conversations I've ever brought to the show. To say Stacy Raske is brave is an understatement. She fought the odds that were stacked against her and she won. Now she helps others break free from the dark side of perfectionism.  From hitting rock bottom, drinking, binging and cutting to a healthy, successful author and business coach; this...

Talking with Zahra Cruzan is like talking to your college bestie. She's smart, warm, kind and shares her triumphs and trials.  In this candid conversation, former restaurant owner turned Branding entrepreneur shares the mindset shift she made to overcome her fears and take back control of her life. Key takeaways Zahra nails down in her bestie over coffee style: Overcoming the "do you like me facto...

After taking some time away, I felt it was time to break my silence and get back to doing what I do best. Its with deep respect for the losses our country has recently experienced that I share this episode. As we face things we've never faced before and find it harder to focus than before, I'm bringing some words of encouragement in hope we can find a little spot of normal in our day.    My though...

Have you ever been derailed or had a curve ball thrown at you and you didn't know how to get back on track? In this 3 part mini-training we're going to look at how to regain your focus and move forward after thinking you're out of the game.   Key takeaways: you don't have to completely start over where are you looking? what distractions do you need to eliminate? What is your next right step?   Tha...

Hey friends, grab a coffee and enjoy this conversation...when I hit record, I didn't expect what we fleshed out. Its profound and thought provoking. This episode is In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King JR.'s legacy. I'm honored to have my friend Marcus "Goodie" Goodloe back on the show to discuss his book, Kingmaker, Applying Dr. Martin Luther King JR.'s Leadership Lessons in Working with Athletes a...