Sandra Gonzalez, a retired Marine officer turned executive coach, shares her journey from the Marine Corps to entrepreneurship and the importance of cultivating sexy confidence as a leader. She discusses the power of live streaming and in-person events for podcasting, as well as the value of building strategic alliances in business. Sandra also highlights the impact of her father and General Mattis on her leadership development. She offers insights into her coaching program and the upcoming empowerment retreats she hosts in Mexico. Sandra encourages leaders to stop playing small and embrace their true potential. In this conversation, Sandra Gonzalez discusses the importance of an outside perspective and the role of a coach in accountability and growth. She shares her vision for the future, including expanding her reach through podcasting and speaking engagements. She emphasizes the importance of building a brand and serving others, and promotes her coaching services and website. Finally, Sandra discusses the power of embracing femininity and authenticity.

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00:00 Introduction of Sandra Gonzalez

01:18 Attending PodFest and the Importance of Consistency in Podcasting

03:10 Using In-Person Events and Live Streams for Podcasting

04:31 Incorporating In-Person Podcasting and Equipment

05:56 The Rise of Live Streaming and its Power

07:36 Using StreamYard for Live Streams

08:54 Simplifying Podcasting and Content Creation

10:31 The Experience of Being a Drill Instructor in the Marine Corps

12:01 Leadership Lessons from General Mattis

14:15 Transitioning from the Marine Corps to Executive Coaching

17:11 The Concept of Sexy Confidence and its Importance for Leaders

19:11 The Influence of Sandra's Father in Joining the Military

21:06 Learning Leadership Skills from General Mattis

23:00 Transitioning to Entrepreneurship and Building a Brand

25:35 The Sexy Confidence Coaching Program

30:05 Hosting Empowerment Retreats and Building Strategic Alliances

34:25 Lessons Learned from Hosting Retreats

36:39 The Power of Networking in the Veteran Community

40:33 Hosting Empowerment Retreats in Mexico

43:06 Common Trends and Challenges in Building Sexy Confidence

44:35 The Importance of an Outside Perspective

45:13 The Role of a Coach in Accountability and Growth

46:30 Sandra's Vision for the Future

48:29 Expanding Sandra's Reach Through Podcasting

49:35 Highlighting Sandra's Favorite Guests

50:38 Connecting with Influential Figures

52:02 Building a Brand and Serving Others

53:36 Promoting Sandra's Services and Website

54:18 Embracing Femininity and Authenticity