The Confident Podcast
The Confident Podcast with certified coach and keynote speaker Lisa Tarkington is where self-doubt stops and decisive action starts. Known for helping individuals and companies turn “I can’t” into “I can”, Lisa shares real, unfiltered conversations, practical tools, and strategies you can actually use.
Whether you’re navigating imposter syndrome, facing a tough transition, or simply ready to grow, you’ll find motivation, clarity, and the confidence to lead yourself and others well. This isn’t just talk, it’s your playbook for becoming the kind of leader people trust, respect, and remember.
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The Confident Podcast
EP 211 | Books That Changed My Leadership Journey (and Why You Should Never Stop Learning)
Lisa dives into one of her favorite topics, growth through learning. From the books that have shaped her leadership to the insights that have stretched her mindset, she shares her personal takeaways from some of today’s most powerful reads.
Lisa opens up about her own evolution from post-college burnout to becoming a lifelong learner and how reading, coaching, and continuous development have fueled both her personal and professional success. You’ll hear about the titles that shifted her thinking on time, visibility, leadership, confidence, and even faith.
Featured Books & Insights:
- Traction by Gino Wickman — Vision is nothing without execution.
- Buy Back Your Time by Dan Martell — Redefining time freedom and delegation.
- Be Seen by Jen Gottlieb — The courage to show up authentically.
- The 5 Types of Wealth by Sahil Bloom — Expanding the definition of true wealth.
- The 4 Disciplines of Execution by Chris McChesney — Turning strategy into measurable results.
- The Genius Zone by Gay Hendricks — Staying in your flow and creative energy.
- Jesus, CEO by Laurie Beth Jones — Leading from presence, not hustle.
- The Confidence Code by Katty Kay & Claire Shipman — Confidence as a skill, not a trait.
Lisa also shares what’s next on her reading list from The Let Them Theory to The Energy Bus and challenges listeners to take one step toward growth this week: read, reflect, apply, and share what you learn.
Because as Lisa reminds us, the best leaders never stop learning and when you stop learning, you stop leading.
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