The Confident Podcast

Sometimes we allow our imposter syndrome and fear to dictate our decisions. In this episode, we sit down with former NFL player turned entrepreneur and 3x TEDx speaker, Jacob Brown, who shares his story of overcoming fear and imposter syndrome to be where he is today. Tune in to this empowering discussion and learn how to let go of fear, achieve your goals, and make your dreams a reality. Chapters...

Raise your hand if you’ve ever struggled with having difficult conversations—whether it’s an issue with a team member, confronting a colleague, or standing up for yourself. It’s easy to avoid these hard talks, but in this week's episode, we give you practical strategies for navigating difficult conversations to help you to tackle issues head-on. Don’t let fear hold you back -  learn how to co...

Feeling like you’re constantly reacting and moving fast through life? This week, we sit down with Mental Health Advocate Kimberly Dunn, who shares how mastering the power of pause transformed her life after losing her brother to bipolar suicide. Learn how a simple 30 second pause can help you slow down and become less reactive and more intentional to show up as your best self both personally and p...

Ever wonder what makes a successful leader…successful? Leadership looks a little different for everyone, but we are breaking down the top 3 habits all leaders should have to be effective in their roles. Ready to elevate your leadership game? Listen now for tips to help you start growing into the leader you want to be! Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 6:30 - Continuous Growth 17:10 - Effective Communication...

This week we’re mixing things up! Kelsey Snyder is taking over as host to ask Lisa all of your most pressing questions on topics ranging from personal growth, professional development, and team dynamics at work and home.  Have questions about how to improve your personal and professional life? Tune in now and get all of your questions answered! Chapters: 0:00 - Intro & Special Host Kelsey Snyd...

Ever feel like life’s challenges are holding you back from enjoying the good times? We are joined by Matt Ferranti, who shares his inspiring story of how he built resilience while pursuing his music career and enjoyed the good moments like playing at Tin Roof and traveling the world without waiting for the other shoe to drop.  Listen to hear Matt’s story and learn how to build resilience and thriv...

Unlock your inner confidence and own your swag! This week, we are sitting down with Mimi Brown, CEO of AMP Up Success,  to talk all about being authentically and unapologetically YOU. Tune into our conversation to learn how to have courage, build confidence, and use these to help you grow both professionally and personally! Chapters: 0:00 - Intro & Meet Guest Mimi Brown 9:25 - Taking the Leap...

Talking about our dreams is easy, but taking action can be tough. This week on the podcast, we dive into the do’s and don’ts of goal setting, sharing essential tips and hacks for success. Tune in to learn how to set achievable goals and take steps to help you meet your dreams!  Chapters: 0:00 -Intro 10:54 - How to Be Strategic to Overcome Challenges 14:26 -The Do's & Don'ts 20:57 - C...

Are you struggling to handle feedback, whether it's positive or negative? 🎤 In this week's episode, we dive deep into receiving feedback: how to accept it, take it in, and make actionable steps for improvement. Learn effective strategies to transform your mindset, handle feedback with confidence, and use it for personal growth without getting defensive. Tune in now for tips on how to ha...

Leadership comes in different forms and different varieties. No matter what level you are, you have the power to create positive change as a leader. This week we are sitting down with Jenny Floros Founder, Leadership Advisor & Coach of Advance Forward Consulting, to share tips on how you can become a ripple effect of positive change in your leadership journey.   Chapters: 0:00 - Intro & Me...

We all experience  transitions and challenges within our careers. In this week’s episode, we are sitting down with Kelsey Snyder, Program Director at Lead, to talk about how to overcome career setbacks and find your confidence. Kelsey shares her story of spending 12 years in the sales and tech world before joining Lead. Join us for this empowering conversation full of tips and insights on how to c...

Do you know what core values are or how to discover yours? Join us as we sit down with Marisa Horak Belotti,  CEO of FPHorak, to discuss the importance of having core values to guide your decisions and align your goals with your true self. Tune in for a conversation that will help you define your own values and use them to transform your life and unlock your full potential! Chapters: 0:00 - Intro...

Imagine you have a personalized toolbox for you to pull out tools specifically designed for you and your confidence. Confidence is a journey that ups and flows differently for everyone. In this podcast, we love giving different perspectives and tips to help you…but it is important to understand how to take these things and do what is best for YOU. Today’s episode is all about how to personalize yo...

We all know that to be an effective leader, you have to utilize your team strengths, have empathy, and more. But many leaders still struggle with handling the crucial aspects that everyone wants to put aside but are truly at the forefront of team success. In today’s episode, you will walk away with tools to gain self-awareness and identify key changes you can make in your leadership approach to be...

"Don’t let anyone tell you that you cannot do something." Bite-sized pieces of Lisa's life have been shared on this podcast before, but now it's time to share the full picture of how she reached where she is today, all starting with the important lesson of not letting anyone tell you that you cannot do something. Tune in for an episode that will teach you to never give up on yo...

So many of us are looking to have more confidence in ourselves and a sense of belonging, but we do not always realize how they fit together. We are joined with Andrea Fleischfresser, Executive and Leadership Coach and Founder of Destination You Coaching & Development, for a great conversation on how both confidence and belonging play into our lives. Tune in as we share stories and tips to help...

Have you ever wondered how to truly crack the code of confidence? Confidence ebbs and flows but when you crack the code, your confidence journey has more ups than downs. Tune in to this week’s episode of The Confident Podcast to learn what you need to do to become more confident in the skills you bring to the table! Chapters: 0:00 - Intro & Lisa's Updates 9:32 - Cracking the Code of Confi...

 Join host Lisa Tarkington in this week's episode of The Confident Podcast for a conversation on how to uncover your purpose and live out your true potential! Lisa opens up about her own journey, offering relatable and valuable insights to help guide you. You will gain a deeper understanding of purpose and learn actionable strategies to identify your own. Don't miss out on this episode t...

Ever felt like there was something holding you back from your dreams? Limiting beliefs are those sneaky thoughts that tell us we're not good enough, smart enough, or deserving of success. They create barriers in our lives, blocking us from opportunities and reaching our full potential. In this week’s episode of The Confident Podcast, host Lisa Tarkington shares her own story of having limitin...

In this episode of The Confident Podcast, host Lisa Tarkington is joined by Avani Jain, Podcaster, Investor, & CEO at Matcha Design Labs. Together, they dive into strategies for confidently rewiring your brain for success.  Lisa and Avani share empowering insights on how to reshape your mindset to overcome challenges and feelings of inadequacy so you can pursue your goals with confidence. Tune...

Sports can teach us a lot more than we realize. Join host Lisa Tarkington in this episode of The Confident Podcast as she shares 8 life lessons we can learn from the sports world! Discover how sports and today’s athletes can inspire confidence, resilience, time management skills, and provide a positive influence on the next generation. Tune in for insights on how to add these valuable teachings in...

Do you feel like you’re constantly moving from one thing to the next without slowing down and taking a moment to pause? In this week’s episode of The Confident Podcast, host Lisa Tarkington discusses the importance of being intentional with our time and how to slow down and prioritize the things that matter the most. Tune in for Lisa’s tips to be more intentional, be more impactful, and do things...

In this week’s episode, host Lisa Tarkington is joined by guest Katie Bramlett, Cofounder of WeShape, for an empowering chat on health, fitness, and breaking society’s expectations on our bodies! Lisa and Katie dive into how society’s standards have evolved in the wellness and fitness space today. Tune in to gain actionable tips to overcome expectations and find what works best for to feel comfort...

In this week’s episode, join our host  Lisa Tarkington as she explores the Zone of Genius  - a concept that helps you identify your area of expertise. Reflecting on her own journey, Lisa shares moments that helped her find her zone of genius and provides her tips to help find your genuine passion and area where you truly shine! Tune into this empowering episode that will help you embrace confidenc...

We all go through seasons of change. Change is a part of life but it’s all about how we manage those moments and our expectations of ourselves. In this week’s episode, our host Lisa Tarkington shares her moments of change and how she navigated difficult moments. Lisa shares her key tips for getting through the seasons of life and provides tools to help you manage your mindset as you go through the...