#upYourConfidence

In this groundbreaking episode of the "Up Your Confidence" podcast, we delve deeply into the multifaceted journeys of Black women navigating the Corporate America landscape. With you host, Lisette, you are guided the various stages of the life cycle  and explore these essential journeys of most black women in corporate spaces, and provide tips that can help the next generation of women i...

In episode 37, In this month's episode, Lisette sits down with her dear friend and mentor, Nancy Bateman, as we dive deep into the discussion on planning for your "half time" – the transition into retirement, and how you can not only survive but thrive in this phase of life. You will learn the following: What is Half Time Planning? Nancy breaks down the concept of half time planning...

In episode 35, with my guest Limor Bergman  , we discuss career planning and coaching for women looking to elevate their career.  Limor shares her experience as an Engineering Manager  and now as an executive  coach for women.  You will learn the following: 1- Build your career progression plan   2- How to build a personal brand 3- How to identify cultures that are inclusive for women and what to...

In episode 34, with my guest Apriel Biggs , we discuss how to bring humanity back to our workplace through our leadership. Apriel is truly inspiring and provides some insightful nuggets on how to create boundaries, define our spiritual practices and show up ready to lead from a place of humanity everyday. You will learn the following: 1- How to set boundaries to say No and amplify your YES 2- Defi...

In episode 33, with my guest Juliana Leamen, We discuss her work and the intention behind her book release. Juliana  gives us insight on how to release weight after 40 as most women enter menopause. You will learn the following: 1- Why Fat is our friend and currency 2- How your body works after 40 and ways to release weight 3- How to create a long lasting health and legacy For more informatio...

In this episode 26, We are discussing why it is crucial to know your worth and how your sefl worth is tied to your confidence and success in life. You will learn from Lisette : Your self worth determines your network and your net worth. What confident women do in relationship What to avoid to increase your worth Lisette in this episode shares personal anecdotes throughout the episode to help you u...

In this episode 25, We are discussing about Team and Team dynamic. I am sharing the best characteristic of being a good team player in your personal , professional and social life. You will learn the following in this episode: The three Cs of being a good team player How manage your personal life as a team How to be a great ally during pride month and everyday. Lisette in this episode shares perso...

In This episode 24,  I am sharing a special mother day celebration theme on Invest in yourself . It is crucial to make yourself the main asset of your life and invest in yourself. You will learn from Lisette : The three motivators How to find what is your motivator The top ten ways to invest in yourself Lisette in this episode shares personal anecdotes through the episode to help you understa...

In This episode 23, I am talking about finding your passion and how having multi passions should be acceptable norm. I share my experience in being a Polymath and what I have learned about myself lately . We continue to grow and learn and it a great revelation to always determine and develop your passions. In this episode , you will learn: how to determine your passions what are the characteristic...

In Episode 22, We are talking about Extreme Confidence. IN this episode I deconstruct the case and story of Elizabeth Holmes, the dropout woman, a founder of Theranos. I share why I have been following her story , her rise and her fall. I define what extreme confidence, : what it looks like, what are the characteristics of extreme confidence in women, extreme confidence in toxic leaders and h...

In This episode 21, we are talking about Mental Detox in Solitude. This is personal practice of mine and I am excited to share. I have successfully followed this practice and the benefits you gain from it. You will learn from Lisette : What is mental detox Debunk the myths about solitude Practical ways to successfully start a mental detox. Lisette in this episode shares personal anecdotes &nb...

In this episode 20, we are talking about creating Boundaries. It is an excellent time of the year to start the year on the right foot creating boundaries and choosing how the year is going to shape from our own perspective. You will learn from Lisette : What is boundaries Why you should create boundaries In what area of your life you need to create boundaries Lisette in this episode shares pe...

In this episode #19, my friend and coach Alicia McLain joins us to discuss positive intelligence. Alicia is a certified professional coach, public speaker, trainer and an entrepreneur. She is an Organizational Transformation & Leadership Coach with over 20 years of experience within the software development and IT domains. As an agility coach, her expertise is in the change management asp...

In this episode #18,  We are discussing with my friend Julie Brown how to network with confidence. Julie Brown is a sought after speaker, networking expert, business strategist, Author of T his Sh!t Works: A No-Nonsense Guide to Networking Your Way to More Friends, More Adventures, and More Success , as well as the host of the T his Sh!t Works podcast dedicated to all things business and entr...

In this episode, We are talking with my guest Terri Kozlowski on overcoming our limiting beliefs to help develop and enhance our confidence.  This is the second episode in this series. We discuss in detail the following: Her personal journey dealing with childhood trauma How she reframes her mindset to overcome so many limiting beliefs Her book and her message to others in equipping you to li...

In this episode, We are talking with my guest Andrea Johnson on personal identity to help develop our confidence. We discuss in detail the following: Her personal journey in creating the intentional optimist The foundation of being a proverb 31 women Using DISC to identify your strength in communicating with others. Andrea is an Optimism Expert, Professional Encourager and Coach but also certified...

In this episode 13 of the upYourConfidence podcast, I am thrilled to have EstherLeen Biekre, my one and only daughter as a guest. Estherleen has been a great supporter of the podcast and often asks to be on the show for a year now. We are finally able to make it happen on this special month where she is celebrating a special birthday. In this episode, we had a candid conversation about how to find...

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In this episode, I interview Hall of fame and olympian athlete Pam Dukes , now trainer and agile coach on how we can embrace opportunities and say yes. Early one, because of her background in Sports, Pam thinks about working in a team differently and how you can rely on your team and new opportunities to push your limits. Pamela Dukes is a Hall of Fame and Olympic athlete who is focused on helping...

In this episode , in honor of Mother's Day and Month celebration of all things mom and women,  We are going to discuss how to stay visible in your own life and how to stay beautiful and use both as other ingredients to enhance your confidence. First , Lisette will share her personal message on mother day and her experience on how she realized that she was not visible in her own life . She wil...

In this episode, I am talking with my guest Alyssa Dver on the science of confidence. We discuss in detail the following: The science of confidence from her  brain science research over the years How confidence is a personal decision we make Self-sabotaging Trusting our gut feeling The science behind women confidence Confidence Quotient And how you can become a confident crusader Alyssa is CE...

In this episode #10, of the second season of the #upYourConfidence podcast, We are talking about healing black woman trauma in corporate America. My guest this week is Nicole M. Ward, JD, MA, LMFT . She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist We discuss a wide range of topics related to trauma, racial healing, vicarious trauma, and compassion fatigue.  And how we can show up better in sit...

In this episode, my guest Celine Brozowish shares her passion in restore our productivity with lifestyle medicine. We did deeper into the following : what is lifestyle medicine how was she introduced to from her personal depression story that almost made her take her own life? Her practice and proven results from lifestyle medicine. This episode is jam-packed with a lot of new knowledge that will...

Welcome to season #2 of the #upYourConfidence podcast, and our first episode, a solo episode where I unpack the power of writtings. Writing can be cathartic for me. Writing provides you an opportunity to express your feelings with no judgment.  I share in detail the following area I have been documenting my life for the past twenty years and the huge benefit I gain from it. Benefits for my me...

In this episode 7 of your #upYourConfidence Podcast with your host Lisette Zounon, we will dive into what is the essence of coaching. The first job of the coach is Listening, then ask questions. So let's talk about Listening to a bit, one of my favorite topics.  When We talk about listening, it seems such an easy thing, but most of us have challenges being a good listener, being an active lis...