Elyse Conroy

The Confidence Lounge: Where Ambitious Women Come to Build Career Confidence

Welcome to The Confidence Lounge - the global podcast for building career confidence & success on your terms. Hosted by Elyse Conroy, Confidence Coach and former Fortune 500 Beauty Industry Executive, this show helps ambitious women overcome self-doubt, elevate leadership, and create powerful careers. Expect bold conversations, practical strategies, and real stories to help you stop playing small, own your voice so you can step into your next level. New episodes drop every Monday. Follow now and build the career and confidence you deserve.

Author

Elyse Conroy

Category

Education

Podcast website

www.soulmakeup.com

Latest episode

Jun 8, 2026

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Episodes

The Truth About Imposter Syndrome (and how to finally beat it…) 26.05.2025

Ever feel like you’re one mistake away from being “found out”? Like somehow, you’ve fooled everyone into thinking you’re smarter, more capable, or more confident than you actually are? If that sounds familiar, this episode is for you. Because today, I’m pulling back the curtain on something way too many high-achieving women silently struggle with & that is, Imposter Syndrome. What’s Covered in...

The Most Underrated Success Hack I Swear By 19.05.2025

Something transformational happened at an event I hosted over the weekend and I couldn’t not talk about it. What unfolded in that room was nothing short of remarkable. I witnessed women’s confidence and success expand right before my eyes — all because of one bold move they made. And I’m breaking this underrated success hack down for you in today’s episode. Inside this episode, I’m pulling back th...

From Anxious to Confident: 3 Tips To Help You Network Like A Pro (Even If You Hate It) 12.05.2025

You’ve heard it before - your network is your net worth. But what if the thought of networking makes you want to hide behind your phone or run for the exit? Today, I’m sharing 3 powerful tips to help you walk into any room with confidence, connect with intention, and actually enjoy the process (yes, it’s possible!). Plus, I’m breaking down the top 5 mistakes women make when networking and how to a...

Navigating IVF & Infertility While Holding It All Together at Work (What No One Talks About When You're a Career Woman Trying to Conceive) w/Kristin Dillensnyder 09.05.2025

Special Edition Episode: Navigating IVF While Holding It All Together at Work Mother’s Day can be a tender time for women quietly navigating the IVF journey while juggling demanding careers. It’s a season where ambition and motherhood can feel worlds apart and yet, so many women are holding it all together while their hearts are breaking behind the scenes. This special edition episode was created...

5 Things Women with Executive Presence DON'T Do 05.05.2025

Let me ask you something: Have you ever had the title but still felt like people weren’t really seeing you as a leader? Like you had to prove yourself again and again, even though your résumé speaks for itself? You’re not alone. This episode was inspired by a conversation in session with one of my powerhouse C Suite clients who told me point-blank: “I don’t think I have executive presence.” Even w...

The Truth About Becoming A Manager: What No One Tells You w/Leadership Coach Kim Nicol 28.04.2025

Nobody really prepares you for what it’s like to become a manager - the emotional shifts, the pressure to perform, the unspoken expectations. In this powerful conversation, I am interviewing life & leadership coach Kim Nicol to uncover what it actually takes to rise in your career and lead with confidence. We dive into: 💼 Why support is essential as you move into management 🧠 How to handle i...

Why Overthinking and Perfectionism Are Destroying Your Confidence (and what to do about it...) 21.04.2025

Today, we’re switching things up inside of the The Confidence Lounge and I’m letting you hear me on the other side of the mic. I had the best time being interviewed by my girl Michelle Gauthier on her amazing podcast, The Overwhelmed Working Woman Podcast — and the convo was so powerful, I had to bring it here too. If you’ve ever felt stuck in overthinking, trapped in perfectionism, or spiraling i...

How to Make Confident Decisions in 5 Minutes or Less 17.04.2025

If making decisions feels draining, scary, or like you need to consult 3 friends and a spreadsheet…this episode is for you. 📊 We as women make upwards of 35,000 decisions per day. 😵‍💫 And those of us stuck in our heads overthink 1 in 5 of them. That’s 7,000 decisions a day wasted on overthinking. It’s exhausting. And it’s keeping you stuck. But it doesn’t have to be this way. What if you never...

The Courage To Pivot: How To Reinvent Your Career After Years Of Executive Success w/Jackie de Crinis 14.04.2025

So many women come to me saying things like: “I know I need a change…but I’ve worked too hard to get here.” or “I’ve built this career, this title, this lifestyle - how could I possibly walk away?” If that’s you, this episode is your permission slip. Jackie de Crinis spent decades at the top as executive in the entertainment industry, making lots of $$$, flying first class, living the dream by eve...

Stuck in an Overthinking Spiral? Here’s How to Stop... 07.04.2025

Have you ever spent hours, days even years agonizing over adecision, only to second-guess yourself the second after you make it? 👉 You keep asking for advice, hoping someone else will tell you the “right” thing to do. 👉You scroll social media, looking for a sign. 👉 You Google things like “how to know if I made the right decision” or “how to trust myself more.” You call it researching or being t...

The Secret to Speaking with Confidence (Even When You’re Terrified) with/Jen Oliver 31.03.2025

Have you ever felt your heart race, your palms sweat, and your mind go blank right before speaking? Whether it’s a big presentation at work, a nerve-wracking job interview, or even the dream of standing on a TEDx stage - the fear of public speaking is real. In fact, one study found that up to 80% of women report feeling nervous or uncomfortable speaking in front of others, especially in high-stake...

The #1 Skill You Need to Build for a Career (and Life) You Love 24.03.2025

Confidence gets the credit - but this is the skill that actually changes everything. It’s the skill that helps you ask for the raise (and get it). It’s the skill that makes quitting a soul-draining job feel empowering instead of terrifying. It’s the skill that turns self-doubt into unshakable self-trust. Without it? You stay stuck. Overthinking. Hesitating. Playing small. But when you build this s...

Why Courage Comes Before Confidence 17.03.2025

What if the only thing standing between you and the career you want is just 30 seconds of courage? In this episode I’m diving into one of the biggest misconceptions I see women making: waiting to feel confident before making a career move . Here’s the truth: Confidence doesn’t come first — courage does. I’m sharing personal stories and real-life examples that prove why courage is the key to unlock...

The Overwhelmed Working Woman’s Guide to Getting Her Life Back w/ Michelle Gauthier 14.03.2025

If you’re an accomplished, hardworking woman who feels like you're juggling a million things but barely keeping it together—this episode is for you. Today, we’re talking to Michelle Gauthier , the life coach & overwhelm expert who turns chaos into calm . She’s helped hundreds of overwhelmed women reclaim their time, set boundaries like a boss, and actually enjoy their lives again. As the h...

The #1 Thing Blocking You From Making Your Next Career Move 10.03.2025

What’s really holding you back from making that next bigcareer move? Is it a lack of experience? The wrong timing? Or is it something deeper—something that’s silently blocking your progress? In today’s episode, I’m sharing a game-changing training I did on LinkedIn, where I dive into the #1 thing I see blockingwomen from making powerful career moves In this training, we’re diving deep into: ⚡What...

A Pep Talk To Own Your Power: The International Women’s Day Message You Need 08.03.2025

🔥 LADIES, LISTEN UP! 🔥 Life isn’t just about the highs. It’s about how you handle the lows. And if you’re waiting for the perfect moment to step into your power— this is your wake-up call. 🚨 Last year, I went from hosting my first-ever booth in a broken-down Babies “R” Us (seriously—mold, ripped floors, busted lights 😵‍💫) to standing on stage at an LA Magazine event honoring Kris Jenner — in...

My Exclusive 4-Step Framework to Build Career Confidence FAST 03.03.2025

Have you ever felt stuck in your career—unsure of your next move, overthinking every decision, or doubting whether you’re really cut out for more? This March, we are MAKING MASSIVE CAREER MOVES together, and the first step to making bold, strategic moves is building the confidence to own your next level. For the first time ever, I’m revealing my exclusive 4-step Career Confidence Framework —the ex...

Who Are You Without Your Job? 24.02.2025

Have you ever wondered "how do I not define who I am by what I do?" Someone asked this exact question on Instagram. I shared my video response to her on LinkedIn & this has been viewed now over 350,000 times. This showed me there is a dire need to get women support to stop linking your identity with your job title because when we do, our confidence and self worth can take a huge hit....

The Real Reasons You Aren’t Getting Hired (and what to do about it…) 17.02.2025

🚨Let's have an open and loving conversation to reveal the real reason you aren't getting hired 🚨 If you've been doing all of the things like: sending out your perfectly crafted resume, updating your LinkedIn while landing interviews only to be told "we have gone in another direction"—this episode is for YOU. 🎙️ After working with 100s of women, I’ve found that when someone is struggling to get h...

What To Do When Your Career Looks Good But Feels Bad... 10.02.2025

You’ve got the title, the salary, the LinkedIn-worthy resume… so why does your career feel so wrong? 😩 If you’re dreading Mondays, feeling trapped by “golden handcuffs,” or questioning if you can really do this for another 5, 10, or 20 years—this episode is for YOU. Inside this episode, we’re diving into: 💡 Red flags that signal your career is draining you (even if it looks great on paper) 📊 Th...

Using ChatGPT To Hack Your Career Growth 03.02.2025

Love it or hate it, AI is here to stay —and if you know how to use it right, it can be your secret weapon for career success. Let’s be real: Most people aren’t leveraging AI because they don’t know how. They get stuck in: ❌ Overwhelm ❌ Confusion ❌ Fear of doing it “wrong” But here’s the thing—AI isn’t here to replace you. It’s here to support you. It’s a success tool that can help you: ✨ Make...

10 Habits Women With High Career Confidence Do Daily 27.01.2025

Have you ever wondered what sets confident, successful women apart in their careers? Let me share a secret: it all comes down to the habits you do daily. Career confidence isn’t something you’re born with—it’s something you build through intentional thoughts and actions every single day. And today, you’re getting the insider scoop on the 10 micro habits that successful women swear by. These habits...

What exactly is career confidence & why is this feeling VITAL to your success? 21.01.2025

Are you tired of feeling stuck, doubting your abilities, or hesitating to go after the career and life you truly want? 85% of women struggle with career confidence & I don't want you to be a part of that statistic. Lacking career confidence will always cost you success, money, time and energy which is NOT what I want for you. So let's get ahead of this. In this episode, we’re diving de...

Help for LA Wildfire Victims 11.01.2025

This week’s episode was supposed to be about the 10 Habits of Women with High Career Confidence —but right now, everything has shifted. As a 20+ year LA resident, I’ve watched friends, clients, and neighbors lose everything—their homes, businesses, and sense of stability. The devastation is unimaginable, and for so many, the question is: What do we do now? In this episode, I’m sharing my personal...

Welcome to The Confidence Lounge 2.0: Career Confidence Starts Here 06.01.2025

Welcome back to The Confidence Lounge —but this isn’t just any episode. Today marks the start of something bigger , bolder , and more focused . This is The Confidence Lounge 2.0, where YOUR career confidence takes center stage! If you’re new here, you picked the perfect time to join us. And for my loyal listeners, you’re about to see the evolution of this podcast—a fresh new direction that’s all a...

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