The Confident Podcast
The Confident Podcast, presented by Lead and hosted by certified coach and Lead President Lisa Tarkington, is your go-to resource for mastering confidence and leadership. Whether you're battling self-doubt, imposter syndrome, or just looking for a space to feel understood, this podcast offers real conversations, practical tools, and expert insights to support your growth. You’re not alone in your journey—no matter where you are in life, you'll find motivation, connection, and strategies to step into your full potential with confidence.
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Episodes
204 episodes
EP 204 | Breaking the Patterns That Hold Us Back
What if the biggest obstacle to your dream career isn't your skills or experience, but the limiting beliefs you've carried for years without realizing it? Stacey Gorin, an executive coach at Ernst & Young, spent 20 years climbing the corpor...
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EP 203 | The Power of Integrity: How to Stay True to Yourself When Opinions Overwhelm
"I lost myself this year. I let everybody else's opinions dictate how I lived my life." Those tearful words from a friend struck me deeply because we've all felt that painful disconnect between who we are and who others expect us to be...
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EP 202 | The Confidence Formula: 9 Daily Habits That Make a Difference
What if your biggest what-if wasn't about failure, but about success? This transformational question lies at the heart of confidence-building, as we explore the fundamental truth that confidence isn't innate—it's a skill carefully crafted throu...
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EP 201 | Navigating Postpartum, Business & Marriage: Dr. Nona Djavid’s Story of Transformation
Have you ever found yourself sobbing, wondering how you ended up so far from the life you actually want? That's exactly where Dr. Nona found herself—a successful business owner with 13 employees, a new baby, and a marriage that wasn't working. ...
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EP 200 | Why Do We Hold Onto Things That No Longer Serve Us?
We all have them—relationships, jobs, habits, or beliefs that once served us well but now hold us back. Yet something keeps us hanging on, trapped in a comfortable prison of our own making. Why is letting go so difficult, even when we know it's...
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EP 199 | They Say These Are the 6 Habits to Have. Here Are Mine.
What if the key to transforming your life isn't about finding more time, but about how you use the time you already have? After years of research and personal experimentation, I've identified six powerful habits that consistently appear in the ...
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EP 198 | From $400 to Self-Made: Jenna Banks on Breaking Free, Betting on Herself, and Choosing Self-Love
Could you imagine starting your journey to success with just $400 into your business? Meet Jenna Banks, an inspiring entrepreneur who transformed her challenging upbringing into a remarkable tale of perseverance and triumph. Raised in a strict ...
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EP 197 | Stop Talking, Start Doing: Making Every Meeting & Day Matter
Unleash your potential by turning endless chatter into powerful action. Join me, Lisa Tarkington, on the Confident Podcast as we tackle the pervasive issue of unproductive meetings and conversations that hinder progress. Did you know that profe...
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EP 196 | What’s In and What’s Out for Personal & Professional Development This Year
What’s in and what’s out for professional development in 2025? In this episode of The Confident Podcast, I break down the trends shaping how we grow—ditching outdated, cookie-cutter approaches and embracing strategies that truly align with our ...
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EP 195 | The best pieces of advice I have ever been given
Have you ever been paralyzed by self-doubt or felt like an imposter in your own life? I've been there too, and on this episode of the Confident Podcast, I share how stepping into my authentic self transformed both my confidence and leadership s...
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EP 194 | Late to Love, Right on Time: How Self-Discovery Strengthened Our Relationship
What if finding true love starts with falling in love with yourself? On this episode of The Confident Podcast, I invite my husband, Marc Tarkington, to join me as we reflect on our journey of self-discovery and how it laid the foundation for ou...
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EP 193 | Why Every Big-Picture Thinker Needs a Strategic Right-Hand with Kelsey Snyder
Trying to do it all isn’t always the best strategy. Lisa Tarkington opens up about the challenges of stepping back from day-to-day operations and embracing her role as a visionary. She’s joined by Kelsey Schneider, the integrator who keeps thin...
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EP 192 | Understanding Stress: Finding Your Triggers and How to Manage Them with Princess Castleberry
Uncover the keys to building confidence and navigating stress in this inspiring episode of The Confident Podcast. Host Lisa Tarkington sits down with Global Speaker, Princess Castleberry to explore how self-awareness, managing triggers, and emb...
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EP 191 | Part 2: Confidence, Sobriety and the Power of Second Chances
This is Part 2 of 2.In this week's episode, our host Lisa Tarkington continues her conversation from last week with Adam Wittbrodt, Marc Tarkington, and Peter Buist about sobriety and self-discovery. These courageous men delve deeper in...
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Episode 191
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EP 190 | Part 1: Confidence, Sobriety, and the Power of Second Chances
This is Part 1 of 2.What if the path to your best self began with a single brave step forward? Join our host, Lisa Tarkington, as she sits down with her husband Marc and two inspiring individuals, Adam Wittbrodt and Peter Buist, ...
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EP 189 | Ask Lisa: Answering Your Questions from Imposter Syndrome to Building Confidence
We’re kicking off 2025 with another exciting ‘Ask Lisa’ episode! Kelsey Snyder, Director of Lead, is stepping in as guest host to ask Lisa Tarkington, some of your most pres...
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Episode 189
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EP 188 | Top 5 Unwrapped: #1 Empowering You to Refuel Guilt-Free and Have a Confident Recharge
Join us as we count down our Top 5 of 2024 in the Top 5 Unwrapped Series! Topping the list at #1 in our Top 5 Unwrapped countdown is EP 142: Empowering You to Refuel Guilt-Free and Have a Confident Recharge.Thi...
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EP 187 | Top 5 Unwrapped: #2 The Power of Positivity: How to Be a More Positive & Supportive Friend with Tara Williams and Jessica Robinson
Join us as we count down our Top 5 of 2024 in the Top 5 Unwrapped Series!At #2 in our Top 5 Unwrapped countdown is EP 147: The Power of Positivity: How to Be a More Positive & Supportive Friend with Tara Williams and J...
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EP 186 | Top 5 Unwrapped: #3 How to Stay Confident After a Career Setback with Kelsey Snyder
Join us as we count down our Top 5 of 2024 in the Top 5 Unwrapped Series!Ranked #3 in our Top 5 Unwrapped countdown, EP 163: How to Stay Confident After a Career Setback with Kelsey Snyder is all about resilience and bounc...
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EP 185 | Top 5 Unwrapped: #4 Silencing the Inner Critic, Strategies for Confidence with R1SE CEO Trevor Szafranski
Join us as we count down our Top 5 of 2024 in the Top 5 Unwrapped Series!At #4 in our Top 5 Unwrapped countdown, we revisit EP 139: Silencing the Inner Critic, Strategies for Confidence with R1SE CEO Trevor Szafransk...
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Ep 183 | Leadership Lessons from Logan: Empowering Your Team for Success
Leadership isn’t just about being the boss or making the final call—it’s about creating an environment where your team feels like they’re running the show. It’s about building trust, making hard decisions, and having the confidence to lead thro...
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EP 182 | Why It's Perfectly Fine to Experience 'Off' Days
In this episode, I'll be talking about having ‘off’ days. You know those days when you just don’t feel like yourself? Whether it’s a lack of motivation, feeling overwhelmed, or simply not being at your best, it’s essential to acknowledge that t...
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EP 181 | End the Year as an Effective Leader
As we step into the final months of 2024, I want to take a moment to explore the incredibly important topic of leadership. In this episode, we’re going to chat about how you can show up as a leader, no matter your level or title. Leadership isn...
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EP 180 | Your Guide To Mastering Boundaries with Sarah Weisbarth
In this episode, I sat down with Sarah Weisbarth to chat about something we all know is important but can be tough to tackle, and that’s setting boundaries. Whether you’re trying to find balance at work, at home or just in life in general, sett...
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EP 179 | Could You Be on the Verge of Burnout?
In this episdoe, we’re tackling a topic that hits home for many of us: burnout. In our fast-paced world, it’s become all too common to feel exhausted, disconnected, or even lost in our purpose. Burnout is the result of pushing ourselves to the ...
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Episode 179
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