GRASP Confidence Podcast

What happens when the person you trust most to guide your success ends up leading you to lose everything? For Daniel Wood, that nightmare became reality. He lost his business, his marriage, and his home; all because he followed the wrong mentor. But out of that devastating experience came clarity, purpose, and a mission. Daniel didn't just rebuild his life—he rebuilt his entire approach to success...

What if luck isn't random?   What if "luck" was never about chance at all—but about choice ? This week on GRASP Confidence , host Tara LaFon Gooch sits down with Josée Madison , international speaker, retreat leader, and creator of the SMARTER Living™ framework , for an eye-opening conversation on the science of intentional success . A former jazz artist who faced addiction and a burnout-induced n...

What if confidence wasn't something you had to find but something you could  build , every single day?   In this week's episode of  GRASP Confidence , host Tara LaFon Gooch sits down with Drew Norton , better known as The Everyday Sales Leader — a dynamic self-development coach, sales consultant, and co-host of The Everyday Leader Podcast . With a background spanning sales, hiring, recruiting, and...

Own Your Apostrophe: Energy, Alignment, and the Confidence to Create Your Reality   In this transformative episode of GRASP Confidence , host Tara LaFon Gooch welcomes Priya Rani—a powerhouse speaker, strategist, and founder of Social Apostrophe Inc. , a multidimensional branding and marketing firm dedicated to helping purpose-driven entrepreneurs and leaders rise above the noise with clarity, cre...

What if your entire life...your success, your goals, your identity changed in one single moment?   For Dean Otto, that moment came without warning. One minute, he was at the top of his game; leading global sales accounts for world-class brands like Warner Bros. Discovery, Paramount Global, and McDonald's. He was a corporate powerhouse, known for his drive, his results, and his ability to lead high...

What if success in life, business, and sports wasn't about chasing quick wins, but about anchoring yourself in vision, faith, and resilience?   Too often, leaders and athletes alike search for confidence in the wrong places; chasing trends, relying on surface strategies, or waiting for external validation. But today's guest,  Dave Jones , has lived proof that lasting confidence and leadership are...

What if leadership isn't about titles, authority, or control but about upgrading the very system that powers everything you do?   In this episode of GRASP Confidence , Tara LaFon Gooch sits down with Eric Pfeiffer, author of Upgrade Your Leadership: 8 Foundational Tools to Overcome Drama, Build Trust, and Thrive Under Pressure . Eric believes that most leaders aren't failing because of a lack of i...

Have you ever felt like you were going through the motions...busy, achieving, and striving, yet still feeling empty inside?   It's a tension so many of us live with: the sense that we were created for more, but somehow we're missing the connection that brings life into focus. In this solo episode, I dive into a powerful image that will forever reshape the way you see purpose. Imagine a glove. On i...

What if your hardest failures weren't the end of your story, but the very steppingstones to becoming the leader, partner, and person God designed you to be?   For Beth Fisher, a seasoned leader with over 30 years of experience, that question isn't theoretical; it's lived reality. She's not just a woman with an impressive résumé, she's a woman who's walked through heartbreak, picked herself back up...

What does it take to lead one of the most iconic brands in the world across more than 200 countries and still remain grounded in purpose?   In this captivating episode of GRASP Confidence , host Tara LaFon Gooch sits down with Ahmet Bozer , former President of Coca-Cola International , who rose through the ranks over a three-decade career to become one of the most influential business leaders of o...

What if you could pick up the phone, call a hotline, and ask anything you wanted about confidence?   No scripts, no judgment, just a safe space to get answers to the questions that keep you up at night or stop you from showing up fully in your life. That's the idea behind today's special episode of GRASP Confidence . In this solo show, I'm opening up the "Confidence Hotline" and answering real, re...

The Beyond the Pills Movement: Reclaiming Health and Confidence with Josh Rimany   On today's episode of GRASP Confidence , we shine a light on a voice that is challenging the very foundation of modern healthcare. My guest, Josh Rimany , known as the Modern-Day Medicine Man , is a nationally recognized pharmacist, speaker, and founder of the Beyond the Pills movement. With decades of experience be...

What does it take to transform life's greatest battles into victories of faith, confidence, and purpose?   In this powerful episode of GRASP Confidence , Tara LaFon Gooch welcomes Kelley Tyan , keynote speaker, breast cancer survivor, 4x National Bikini Champion, and 2x bestselling author of Addicted to the Climb and The ONE Prayer , along with her daughter Taylor Tyan , co-host of the top-rated p...

What if the confidence to take one bold step could launch a global movement?   That's exactly what happened when Valerie Bowden decided to follow her calling and build CRDLE herself. What started as a one-way ticket to Africa turned into a decade-long journey across the continent, reshaping her view of business, impact, and leadership. Today, Valerie is an award-winning outsourcing pioneer, recogn...

Why Smart Entrepreneurs Are Hiring Moms (and Growing Faster)   What if the key to unlocking your business growth isn't found in another marketing hack or expensive hire; but in the confidence and untapped talent of moms ready to re-enter the workforce?  With over  5.4 million mothers having paused their careers to raise children, there's a massive wave of skilled, educated, and motivated women rea...

Can You Have True Confidence in a Broken Retirement System?   Most people are following the same wealth-building advice they've heard for decades — work hard, save in your 401(k), and hope it's enough for retirement. But what if everything you've been told is wrong? In this episode of GRASP Confidence , host Tara LaFon Gooch sits down with Bill Fairman — co-founder of Carolina Capital Management a...

What if you stopped trying to be everything to everyone and started owning your lane like a Ferrari on the open road?   On this episode of  GRASP Confidence , we welcome the unstoppable Princess Paula , a keynote speaker, networking strategist, and digital marketing powerhouse who has spent over 20 years helping businesses, nonprofits, and organizations accelerate their impact. Through her signatu...

Thinking About Writing Your Story? Here's How to Publish with Purpose   What happens when a pioneering tech CEO, now a 6X author and faith-driven entrepreneur, steps boldly into a publishing empire rooted in purpose? You get Liza Marie Garcia whose remarkable story from software engineer to global changemaker will leave you inspired and re-centered in your own divine calling. In this transformatio...

How Clarity, Curiosity, and Coaching Unlock Your Next Chapter What happens when a high-achieving consultant with global experience realizes that success on paper doesn't equal fulfillment? In this deeply reflective and refreshingly honest conversation, executive coach and former Big 4 partner Gary Nowak sits down with Tara to explore what it really takes to transition from achievement to alignment...

Have you ever felt stuck in patterns you can't explain—reacting, retreating, or second-guessing yourself in your relationships, career, or even parenting?   What if the root of your adult struggles isn't a lack of skill or willpower… but unmet needs from childhood quietly directing your life? In this transformative episode of  GRASP Confidence , I sit down with the deeply wise and soul-grounded Dr...

What if feeling stuck was actually the starting point of your greatest transformation?   In this episode of  GRASP Confidence , host Tara LaFon Gooch sits down with Kristine Steinberg , visionary executive coach and founder of Kismet, whose bold, behavioral coaching approach has helped shape leaders at Microsoft, Bain, Chanel, LinkedIn, and beyond. For over 23 years, Kristine has worked with CEOs,...

What if the moment that nearly took your life was the one that finally gave it back? In this deeply inspiring episode of GRASP Confidence , host Tara LaFon Gooch welcomes Mindy McManus, M.Ed., PCC —a Christian executive coach, former Mayo Clinic professor, and the powerhouse behind Mindy's Executive Coaching. With over 19 years of experience developing emotionally intelligent, mission-driven leade...

What happens when the spotlight fades, the money disappears, and you're left facing the storm alone?   What happens when everything you've built comes crashing down—and you're left with nothing but your faith and the will to survive? In this powerful and deeply personal episode, we sit down with Marques Ogden —former NFL offensive lineman, 8-figure entrepreneur, 5X bestselling author, internationa...

What does it take to go from mixing skincare products at your kitchen table to running a multimillion-dollar global brand?   In this episode of GRASP Confidence , Tara LaFon Gooch sits down with Jacine Greenwood , the visionary founder and CEO of Roccoco Botanicals —the fastest-growing beauty company in the Asia Pacific and the only Australian brand to receive the prestigious Alle' Award for cosme...

🎙️ He Was Called Trash and a Loser, Now He Fights with God-Given Confidence and Purpose   This is one of the most meaningful conversations I've ever had on GRASP Confidence , because today's guest isn't just a storyteller with an incredible testimony—he is a very dear friend of mine. David Mulldune's journey is raw, unfiltered, and heartbreakingly real. He grew up in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, labeled...