The Confident Podcast
The Confident Podcast is your go-to source for mastering confidence and leadership. Hosted by Lisa Tarkington—Business & Life Coach, Keynote Speaker, and the visionary behind Lead—this podcast is designed to help you break free from self-doubt, conquer imposter syndrome, and step into your full potential.
Whether you’re an aspiring leader, a seasoned professional, or someone on a personal growth journey, The Confident Podcast offers the tools, strategies, and motivation you need to overcome challenges and achieve your goals. This isn’t just about listening—it’s about taking the next step in your journey to becoming an unstoppable force in your life and career.
Tune in, subscribe, and start your transformation today!
Episodes
176 episodes
EP 175 | The best and worst decisions I have ever made
After a two-week break, our host Lisa Tarkington is back to talk about the importance of slowing down and refocusing. In this episode, she reflects on the best and worst decisions she has ever made from—career moves, personal relationships, and...
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EP 174 | The Secret to Truly Taking Charge of Your Life with Teen Mental Health Speaker Brittany Richmond
Imagine the transformation that happens when we stop letting fear control us and start making empowered choices for ourselves. That’s exactly what we’re going to explore this week! We’re joined with Award Winning Teen Mental Health Speaker, Bri...
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EP 173 | How Imposter Syndrome Is Stopping You From Achieving Your Goals with 3x TEDx Speaker Jacob Brown
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 ...
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Episode 173
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40:56
EP 172 | Reframe Your Mindset: How to Shift Your Approach on Difficult Conversations
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 giv...
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Episode 172
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EP 171 | Mastering the Power of Pause: How to Become Less Reactive with Mental Health Advocate Kimberly Dunn
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...
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Episode 171
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40:05
EP 170 | 3 Habits All Successful Leaders Should Have
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? Li...
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Ep 169 | Ask Lisa: Answering Your Pressing Questions for Personal and Professional Growth
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 questi...
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Episode 169
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42:05
EP 168: How to Stay Resilient to Enjoy the Good Times and Thrive with Singer-Songwriter Matt Ferranti
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 play...
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Episode 168
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44:28
EP 167 | Own Your Swag: How to Authentically and Unapologetically Be Who You Are with Keynote Speaker Mimi Brown
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...
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Episode 167
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EP 166 | Achieve Your Dreams: The Do's and Don'ts of Goal Setting
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 st...
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Episode 166
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EP 165 | From Critique to Confidence: How to Handle Feedback Like a Pro
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 tra...
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Episode 165
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EP 164 | From Vision to Action: How to Create Positive Change with Leadership Advisor & Coach Jenny Floros
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 Adva...
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Episode 164
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42:13
Ep 163 | How to Stay Confident After a Career Setback
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 shar...
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Episode 163
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37:27
EP 162 | How Your Values Shape Your Life with Marisa Horak Belotti
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....
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Episode 162
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EP 161: How to Personalize Your Confidence Journey
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...
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Episode 161
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Ep 160: 5 Ways to Be a More Effective Leader
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 te...
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Episode 160
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EP 159 | The Real & The Raw (Lisa's Version)
"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 importa...
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Episode 159
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40:32
EP 158 | Finding Where You Belong Through Confidence with Leadership Coach Andrea Fleischfresser
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...
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Episode 158
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34:29
EP 157 | How to Crack the Code of Confidence
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 ...
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Episode 157
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28:17
EP 156: Uncover Your Purpose and Live Your True Potential
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...
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Episode 156
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30:35
EP 155: Limiting Beliefs Are Stopping You From Reaching Your Goals
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 oppo...
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Episode 155
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30:02
EP 154 | How to Rewire Your Brain for Success with Podcaster & CEO Avani Jain
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 Av...
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Episode 154
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37:51
EP 153: More Than a Game: 8 Lessons We Can Learn From Sports
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,...
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Episode 153
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28:19
EP 152 | How to Be More Intentional in the 5 Areas of Your Life
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...
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EP 151 | Navigating Body Standards: How to Overcome Expectations to Find What Works Best for Us
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...
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