The Confident Podcast

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The Confident Podcast episodes

  • 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 episode, we discuss with Nikki Little, Senior VP and co-owner of Franco, how to show up as a confident leader without losing sight of our humanity.

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    Guest, Nikki Little's Info to Connect:
    • Website: nikkilittle.com
    • Business Website: franco.com
    • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikkilittle/


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    46 min
  • 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 how even the missteps led to valuable lessons. 


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    37 min
  • 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, Brittany Richmond @thebrittanyrichmond who shares her wealth of knowledge on how to overcome personal challenges and take control of your life. Press play to watch now! 

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    • ⁠Subscribe to Lisa’s Inspirational Newsletter⁠


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    41 min
  • 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, Brittany Richmond @thebrittanyrichmond who shares her wealth of knowledge on how to overcome personal challenges and take control of your life. Press play to watch now!


    Follow The Confident Podcast!

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    Read the full episode show notes here


    Guest Brittany Richmond’s Info to Connect

    Instagram

    LinkedIn

    Website

    Get Brittany’s book, “Lies My Anxiety Has Told Me” on Amazon

    Host, Lisa Tarkington’s Socials, Links, & Coaching

    Instagram

    LinkedIn

    Tik Tok

    Website for Coaching & Keynote Speaking

    Subscribe to Lisa’s Inspirational Newsletter


    Lead, 501(c)(3) Nonprofit

    Website

    Instagram

    Visit Lead Within, membership platform


    Thank You to Our Sponsor Athletic Greens!

    Click to order and receive a free gift

    38 min
  • 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, Brittany Richmond @thebrittanyrichmond who shares her wealth of knowledge on how to overcome personal challenges and take control of your life. Press play to listen now!

    Follow The Confident Podcast!

    Instagram

    YouTube

    Tik Tok


    Read the full episode show notes here


    Guest Brittany Richmond’s Info to Connect

    Instagram

    LinkedIn

    Website

    Get Brittany’s book, “Lies My Anxiety Has Told Me” on Amazon


    Host, Lisa Tarkington’s Socials, Links, & Coaching

    Instagram

    LinkedIn

    Tik Tok

    Website for Coaching & Keynote Speaking

    Subscribe to Lisa’s Inspirational Newsletter


    Lead, 501(c)(3) Nonprofit

    Website

    Instagram

    Visit Lead Within, membership platform


    Thank You to Our Sponsor Athletic Greens!

    Click to order and receive a free gift



    41 min
  • 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 to be where he is today. Tune in to this empowering discussion and learn how to let go of fear, achieve your goals, and make your dreams a reality.

    Chapters:

    • 0:00 - Intro & Meet Guest Jacob Brown
    • 12:35 - Embracing Authenticity and Overcoming Fear
    • 25:57 - Overcoming Fear and Victim Mentality
    • 32:50 - Empowering Conversations on Overcoming Fear


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    • Visit Jacob's website


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    41 min
  • 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 give you practical strategies for navigating difficult conversations to help you to tackle issues head-on. Don’t let fear hold you back -  learn how to communicate effectively and confidently!

    Chapters:

    • 0:00 Intro
    • 5:24 Taking Fear Out of Difficult Conversations
    • 13:40 Mindset and Approach in Conversation
    • 22:14 Effective Communication Strategies for Difficult Conversations
    • 27:45 Key Takeaways & Outro


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    31 min
  • 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. Learn how a simple 30 second pause can help you slow down and become less reactive and more intentional to show up as your best self both personally and professionally.

    Chapters:

    • 0:00 - Intro & Meet Guest Kimberly Dunn
    • 11:01 - Practicing the Power of Pause
    • 27:27 - Meditation, Self-awareness, & Intention Setting
    • 30:00 - Key Takeaways & Outro


    Read the full episode show notes

    Guest Kimberly Dunn's Info to Connect:

    • Instagram
    • Facebook
    • Visit the Mind Up Coaching website


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    • Apply to be coached by Lisa and receive a free call 
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    41 min
  • 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? Listen now for tips to help you start growing into the leader you want to be!

    Chapters:

    • 0:00 - Intro
    • 6:30 - Continuous Growth
    • 17:10 - Effective Communication and Time Management
    • 27:45 - Key Takeaways & Outro


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    More than just a podcast: 

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    • Apply to be coached by Lisa and receive a free call 
    • Sponsor Athletic Greens, click to order and receive a free gift!

    31 min
  • 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 questions about how to improve your personal and professional life? Tune in now and get all of your questions answered!

    Chapters:

    • 0:00 - Intro & Special Host Kelsey Snyder
    • 5:35 - The Importance of Self-Awareness
    • 10:56 - How to Stop Planning and Take Action
    • 18:40 - Overcoming Limiting Beliefs and Negative Mindset
    • 30:1 - Key Takeaways & Outro


    Read the episode show notes


    More than just a podcast: 

    • Subscribe to our YouTube Channel 
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    43 min

About The Confident Podcast

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The Confident Podcast with host Lisa Tarkington, a certified coach, keynote speaker, and leadership strategist. 

Lisa brings her contagious energy, real conversations, and the signature…