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
189 episodes
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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Episode 183
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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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Episode 180
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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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EP 178 | How This 10 Letter Word Changed My Life with TedX Speaker and Author Ginny Priem
Confidence is something that you will always need to work on—it’s not a one-and-done kind of thing. There are moments of growth, setbacks, and learning, but there was one 10-letter word that completely changed my life and how I view confidence....
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Episode 178
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EP 177: Tired of ‘Faking’ Confidence? Here’s How to Feel It For Real with Mallory Campbell
This episode is full of talking about confidence, but also about listening to our intuition, understanding our bodies, and diving into learning about how we choose ourselves. Join me and Mallory Campbell, Trauma Informed Master Coach, as we dis...
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Episode 177
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EP 176: The Secret Sauce to Leadership: Confidence, Mistakes, and Nikki Little’s Hot Takes
So often, we believe that confidence means being certain all the time. But what if confidence also meant admitting when we’re unsure and being open to learning? What if we led with empathy and transparency, even when it’s uncomfortable? In this...
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Episode 176
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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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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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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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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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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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