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Electric Ideas with Whitney BakerHow to Help Teen Girls Build Lasting Self-Confidence with Leslie RandolphGirls are struggling with self-confidence younger than ever, but as moms, we have more power to help than we realize. In this episode, Whitney sits down with Leslie Randolph, a self-confidence coach for teens and tweens, about what’s really going on beneath the surface. From the pressure of social media to that quiet inner critic developed early on, they unpack the subtle yet powerful ways confidence can be formed or chipped away. With years of experience working with young girls, Leslie shares powerful insights into when and how self-doubt actually begins, and it’s earli...2025-05-0836 min
Why Didn’t They Tell Us?Soulful Self-Care for Moms with Whitney BakerWhen your calendar is packed and your energy is drained, where does self-care even begin, especially for moms who are juggling so much and still feeling behind?
Leslie Randolph is joined by Whitney Baker, the founder of Electric Ideas and a self-connection coach who helps women trade burnout for clarity and creativity. Together, they unpack the tension between loving your work and feeling overwhelmed by it, and the quiet guilt that creeps in when you’re doing “all the right things” but still feel off.
Whitney shares how she rebuilt her life aft...2025-05-0741 minWhy Didn’t They Tell Us?Self-Confidence Myths and MisconceptionsSelf-confidence isn’t something you wait to earn. It’s a choice you make before there’s any proof you’ll succeed. But I know that choice isn’t always easy.
I used to believe confidence came from accomplishments, but I’ve learned that self-confidence is different. It’s believing in yourself even when you have no evidence to back it up. That belief fuels every risk you take, every dream you chase, and every time you show up for yourself.
If you’ve ever thought, “I’ll feel confident when…” I want you to challenge th...2025-03-1912 minWhy Didn’t They Tell Us?Adulting 101 with Heather RedischAdulting isn’t something they teach in school, but Heather Redisch is here to help college graduates figure it out.
I see it all the time—young professionals landing their first jobs and feeling completely unprepared. Why does the transition from school to career feel so overwhelming? Heather Redisch, founder of The Talent Maven and creator of the Adulting 101 Masterclass, has spent nearly 25 years in recruiting and has noticed a shift. College graduates today struggle with confidence, communication, and the realities of professional life in ways previous generations didn’t. The rise of smartphones, helicopter parenti...2025-03-0538 min
Daily Influence414. Building Unshakable Confidence: Coaching the Next Generation with Leslie RandolphIn this inspiring episode of Daily Influence, we welcome Leslie Randolph, the Confidence Coach for Girls, who is on a mission to help young women embrace their strengths and lead with self-assurance. Leslie shares her journey from a childhood dream of changing the world to becoming a sought-after coach, TEDx speaker, and advocate for positive self-talk.We dive into the power of bestie vs. bully brain, the three N’s of self-confidence, and how shifting our inner dialogue can transform not just personal growth but also leadership and relationships. Leslie’s insights on building conf...2025-02-2519 minWhy Didn’t They Tell Us?Lessons in Self-LoveSelf-love isn’t about spa days or self-indulgence. It’s about the way you speak to yourself, the choices you make, and the belief that you are already worthy.
As a self-confidence coach for teenage girls, I’ve seen how the relationship we have with ourselves influences every part of life. But if self-love is so important, why does it feel so hard? Why does doubt always seem louder? I get it. I’ve been there. That’s why I want to break it down for you. Self-love isn’t a fleeting feeling. It’s a quiet, steady...2025-02-1917 minWhy Didn’t They Tell Us?Tweens, Teens and Critical Conversations with Dr. Lisa KleinMost parents dread “the talk,” but raising confident, informed teens is less about one big conversation and more about a series of open, shame-free discussions.
Dr. Lisa Klein, pediatrician and co-founder of Turning Teen, joins Leslie Randolph to break down what kids really need when it comes to talking about puberty. Is there a right time to start? How do you make it less awkward? What happens if you feel totally unprepared? Dr. Klein shares practical ways to approach these conversations early and often, making sure tweens get accurate, age-appropriate information without fear or shame.
2025-02-0541 minWhy Didn’t They Tell Us?Confident Goal Setting“Setting a goal is a way of saying to yourself, ‘I want you to have what you desire, and I believe in your ability to create it.’” Leslie Randolph brings this idea to life as she talks about how self-confidence and intentions intersect with goal-setting in this episode of Why Didn’t They Tell Us?
Why do so many of us hesitate to set goals? Leslie tackles this question head-on as she reflects on how fear of failure and self-doubt often hold people back. She offers a perspective on goals, not as rigid achievements, but as tools to...2025-01-2218 minWhy Didn’t They Tell Us?Teen and Tween Social Struggles with Abby Gagerman“A lot of what our girls are experiencing today feels straight out of ‘Mean Girls,’” says Abby Gagerman, licensed social worker with her own private psychotherapy practice. Abby joins host Leslie Randolph to talk about the phenomenon of being “dropped” from friend groups. Social media, technology and the lingering effects of the Covid-19 lockdown have merely exacerbated the age-old phenomenon whereby middle schoolers form cliques which inevitably leave certain kids out. Too often, says Abby, moms of tweens and teens try to socially engineer their children’s friend groups—often to exorcise their own childhood trauma--and instill in their teens the belief...2024-12-1150 minWhy Didn’t They Tell Us?The Gift of Gratitude for Teens with Meredith Rivkin“It really shifts your thinking to things you wouldn’t give a second thought to,” says today’s guest Meredith Rivkin about the power of practicing gratitude. A junior in high school, Meredith serves as the president of the teen board at Gratitude Generation—g2—a nonprofit organization on a mission to instill gratitude in future generations through education and service. Meredith joins Why Didn’t They Tell Us to talk with host Leslie Randolph about what volunteering with the organization from such a young age has taught her about gratitude—as both an act and a feeling - and how giving b...2024-11-2729 minWhy Didn’t They Tell Us?What is Self-Confidence?“I don’t want it to be a best-kept secret. I want everyone to know,” says Leslie Randolph on this solo episode where she announces an upcoming series she is launching in honor of her successful TEDx Talk being released to YouTube. The series of short-and-sweet episodes will be dedicated to unpacking the secrets of self-confidence and show you how to cultivate it. In this first episode of the self-confidence series, Leslie shares that it is a choice and a skill that must be practiced daily.
Tune in to hear Leslie’s definition of what self-confi...2024-11-1310 minWhy Didn’t They Tell Us?The Power of Positivity & Community with The Pink Agenda's Samantha Golkin-Nigliazzo“I didn’t slump over and start crying. I felt I had power,” says Samantha Golkin-Nigliazzo, an 11-year breast cancer survivor about receiving her diagnosis early thanks to vigilant screening and self-advocacy. More than a decade after her diagnosis, she now empowers others by serving as the vice president of The Pink Agenda and co-chair of the organization's Education Committee. The Pink Agenda is a nonprofit organization committed to raising money for breast cancer research and care, as well as awareness of the disease among young professionals.
On this episode of Why Didn’t They Tell Us? S...2024-10-3041 minWhy Didn’t They Tell Us?How to Heal“Compassion is the simplest solution to the world’s most complex problems,” says host Leslie Randolph on today’s episode of Why Didn’t They Tell Us. October is dedicated to breast cancer awareness, bullying prevention and marks one year since the tragic events of October 7 in Israel, and today Leslie focuses on healing ourselves and by extension, healing the world as a whole. This starts with feeling our feelings fully, while remaining in control of them, so that we can focus on loving, laughing, going and growing.
Leslie cites the work of psychiatrist Dr. Daniel Siege...2024-10-1618 minWhy Didn’t They Tell Us?Emotional Resilience with Leah Davidson“The nervous system is the behind-the-scenes to your mindset—the-behind-the scenes to everything—it fuels everything and is probably the most important investment you can make, ” says today’s guest Leah Davidson. A registered speech language pathologist and certified life coach—among a plethora of other certifications—Leah saw early on the role brain neuroplasticity and positive mindset played in a patient’s ability to heal and improve their conditions—even traumatic brain injuries. Today, she joins the Why Didn’t They Tell Us podcast to explain how the nervous system affects every aspect of our lives— from our outlook, mood, energy...2024-10-0241 min
Dear FoundHer...From Brand New Coach to Selling Out Her Services in Under Two Years, with Leslie Randolph, Self-Confidence Coach“I am like a cheerleader in human form,” says Leslie Randolph, a self-confidence coach and founder of The Coach Chronicles. This week, she sat down with Lindsay Pinchuk to discuss how she went from being a new coach to fully booked in just two years, using marketing strategies she learned from Lindsay’s mentorship program, “Marketing Made Simple for Small Business.”Leslie’s story serves as a powerful example to the value of perseverance and adaptability as well as the challenge of overcoming self-doubt. She shares how connecting with her ideal audience—moms of teenage girls—was often about...2024-09-1946 minWhy Didn’t They Tell Us?College Confidence“I’m not just talking to new students who are starting this new chapter at college, this is for moms as well,” says host Leslie Randolph who dedicates today’s episode of Why Didn’t They Tell Us to helping teens and their parents build trust and confidence—in themselves and in each other—as those teens embark on this exciting new chapter in their lives. College presents its own unique set of challenges—making new friends, joining new clubs and societies all while maintaining good grades. Leslie’s formula for thriving with confidence remains the same: loving, trusting and believing in y...2024-09-1831 minWhy Didn’t They Tell Us?Bouncing Back“Everything is hard before you start,” explains Leslie who returns from summer vacation to start a new season talking about, well—getting back into your routine. On today’s episode, she’ll discuss the fear and anxiety that naturally accompanies returning to an old job or skill after a period away, or starting a new endeavor entirely. It is completely normal to feel nervous, doubtful and like you’ve lost your mojo, however, it’s not a reason not to start. Leslie shares how to prove the doubting voice in your head wrong, face your fears, and act as your own besti...2024-09-0418 minWhy Didn’t They Tell Us?Lessons Learned from a Dream Come True“Nothing changes everything,” says host Leslie Randolph on this summer season finale of Why Didn’t They Tell Us? Today, she draws from her recent experience giving a TEDx Talk—a longtime dream come true—to remind us of some of the most valuable lessons we’ve learned in episodes past. In this era of instant fame and “going viral,” it’s easy to believe that one event can instantly turn our whole worlds around. The true change that occurs, as Leslie will explain, is different, but better and much more valuable.
Leslie reminds us that because our br...2024-06-2620 minWhy Didn’t They Tell Us?Mindset, Meditation, and Magic with Sandra Merrill“Time for yourself is one of the most important gifts that you can give yourself,” says Sandra Merrill, holistic mind, body, and energy coach. Born an anxious kid and later struggling with the high intensity of living in New York City, she discovered the power of savasana yoga and the importance of taking time to be quiet and alone with one’s thoughts. She explains that for many, this is a scary prospect. People often feel too busy or fear there is a ‘right’ way to meditate and that they might do it ‘wrong.’
In today’s episode...2024-06-1240 min
The Authors ShowThe Blue Butterfly, by Leslie Johansen NackNew York 1915, Marion Davies is a shy eighteen-year-old beauty dancing on the Broadway stage when she meets William Randolph Hearst and finds herself captivated by his riches, passion and desire to make her a movie star. Following a whirlwind courtship, she learns through trial and error to live as Hearst’s mistress when a divorce from his wife proves impossible. A baby girl is born in secret in 1919 and they agree to never acknowledge her publicly as their own. In a burgeoning Hollywood scene, she works hard making movies while living a lavish partying life that includes a secret love af...2024-06-0518 minWhy Didn’t They Tell Us?Believe in Advance“If we only go after goals that we have evidence of our ability to achieve, then we’ll never conquer new frontiers,” says host Leslie Randolph. This is why we need to believe in ourselves ahead of time. So many of us, when pursuing a new goal, get caught in what she calls ‘a cycle of sabotage.’ Since we don’t have a past example to prove that we can achieve this goal, we get caught in a feeling of hopelessness, which means we don’t try and thus fulfill our own prophecy of impossibility. Thoughts lead to feelings which lead to...2024-05-3016 minWhy Didn’t They Tell Us?What Do You Want?“It’s no wonder we claim to not know what we want,” says host Leslie Randolph on today’s episode of Why Didn’t They Tell Us. “We’ve been programmed to follow a path that isn’t for us. It’s actually for everyone else’s perception of us.” When what we truly want comes into conflict with all of the expectations placed on us by society, we experience what she calls ‘should shame.’ Women, especially, are given a rigid and narrow set of rules by which they are expected to live, and when you want to deviate from them, an emotional de...2024-05-1524 minWhy Didn’t They Tell Us?Understanding & Overcoming Imposter Syndrome“I’m out of my league. Someone else could do it better. I bring nothing to the table.” Imposter Syndrome, which is when we feel like a fraud in our lives or careers despite evidence to the contrary, causes so many of us insecurity, anxiety and doubt. What’s worse, we all think we are alone in this feeling, despite leading figures from actress Natalie Portman, singer Lady Gaga and even the Vice President of the United States, Kamala Harris, all admitting to feeling like they don’t deserve their success and that they’ll be exposed to the world at any...2024-05-0118 minWhy Didn’t They Tell Us?Mindset, Make-up & the Meaning of True Beauty“It’s more than just visual—it’s also psychological, it’s emotional, there’s a physical component to it, there’s even a spiritual component to it,” says Sandy Thinnes, founder and CEO of Beauty Flow, a holistic beauty and wellness brand that takes an inside approach to beauty. Sandy explains how the desire to feel attractive and express oneself through makeup is common among women of all ages. However, she raises concerns about the impact of social media platforms like TikTok, which have young girls obsessing over makeup and skincare products. These products can be inappropriate for their age or eve...2024-04-1746 minWhy Didn’t They Tell Us?Self-Confidence Kryptonite“Would you say to your best friend, ‘Well, you kind of suck. You’re a total failure?’” asks host Leslie Randolph on today’s episode of Why Didn’t They Tell Us? Most likely—and hopefully—the answer is no, so why do so many of us so easily and frequently say these things to ourselves when we fail to achieve our goals or get something we wanted? We attach disparaging narratives to our failures and positive narratives to what we perceive as other peoples’ endless stream of successes. There are three major forms of what Leslie calls self-confidence kryptonite, and toda...2024-04-0323 min
On a Mission Mojo Podcast for Wellness Advocates with Host Lori YoungBuilding Self-Confidence in Girls: A Conversation with Leslie RandolphIn this episode, host Lori Young interviews Leslie Randolph, a self-confidence coach for teenage girls and women. They discuss the importance of self-confidence, especially for young girls who often struggle with self-doubt and negative self-image. Leslie shares her personal journey and how she found her calling as a self-confidence coach. They also explore the impact of social media on self-confidence and the challenges faced by girls in today's society. Leslie provides valuable insights and practical tips for parents to help their daughters build and maintain self-confidence. The episode emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, positive self-talk, and setting and pursuing...2024-03-2941 min
Chronic CovenEp. 1 Return of the Living DeadJoin hosts Leslie and Sam as they discuss “Return of the Living Dead” (1985). In this cult classic horror-comedy, a group of warehouse workers accidentally release a gas that reanimates the dead, turning them into brain-hungry zombies. Chaos ensues as they fight for survival against the relentless horde of the undead.Directed and screenplay by Dan O’Bannon (known for his writing work on “Aliens” and “Total Recall”)Starring Clu Gulager, James Karen, Don Calfa, Thom Matthews, Beverly Randolph, Miguel A. Núñez Jr., John Philbin, Jewel Shephard, Brian Peck, Linnea Quigley, Mark VenturiniStrain of the We...2024-03-241h 05Why Didn’t They Tell Us?What Will They Say?"Self-confidence is an inside job," Leslie Randolph asserts in this solo episode of "Why Didn’t They Tell Us?" Despite this truth, many of us allow others' opinions, which often mirror our own insecurities, to shape our self-perception. This fear of external judgment hinders us from pursuing our desires, whether it's starting a business, joining a club, or parenting in our own way. To combat this, Leslie introduces practical tools to help us reclaim our self-confidence and courageously pursue our true paths.
Echoing the investigative approach of journalists with the Five Ws—who, what, when, where...2024-03-2022 minWhy Didn’t They Tell Us?What Other People Think of YouWe know we’re not supposed to care what people think of us. But as host Leslie Randolph explains on this solo episode of “Why Didn’t They Tell Us,” we are literally hard-wired to care what people think of us, to want to be liked and accepted, and to belong. At one time, when we all lived as members of tribes, the approval of others was literally a matter of life and death. To illustrate this, Leslie recalls her time spent living in South Africa and why the sight of a lone impala filled her with such dread.
2024-03-0622 minWhy Didn’t They Tell Us?Feel the Fear, Find the ConfidenceIn the last episode of Why Didn’t They Tell Us, Leslie offered us a series of steps to make doing hard things a little easier. Now, she invites us to play “doubt detective!” Whether it’s launching a new business or auditioning for the school play, fear is underlying the tasks we avoid and procrastinate about, one that we must identify. Get ready to dig deep–what you are afraid of is not always the first or most obvious answer.
Once you pinpoint your fear, your goal is not to get rid of it. On the journ...2024-02-2116 minWhy Didn’t They Tell Us?How to Do Hard Things“There’s no poetic way to say it,” Leslie says on this solo episode of Why Didn’t They Tell Us? “Often, what you want to achieve is hard.” Since our brains are designed to seek pleasure and avoid pain, it’s no wonder that it’s difficult for most of us to face or achieve the things we find difficult. Luckily, Leslie is here to help, offering three specific ways to change our mindsets and attitudes toward the things that we avoid doing.
She shares examples from her own life when changing her internal messaging made ov...2024-02-0720 minWhy Didn’t They Tell Us?Creating Balance“So many women struggle to create balance. Is that you?” If your answer is “yes,” Leslie is here to help. There’s no such thing as finding balance–you must create it, and on this solo episode of Why Didn’t They Tell Us?, Leslie has provided some confidence cultivator thought starters, a series of questions and time audits to determine what your priorities are and how to best utilize your time and energy so that both your needs and your desires are met.
It’s so important that you approach each question honestly and without judgment...2024-01-2420 minWhy Didn’t They Tell Us?Same You, New Possibility“I’ve got the promise of new possibilities pumping through me!” announces Leslie as she kicks off the New Year with a new episode and a self-confidence cheat sheet for you to cultivate more confidence in the year ahead. While the concept of more self-confidence feels like a reach for some, Leslie explains that it is available to anyone who is willing to make one simple change. And that change is not what you might think as the messaging about goals and “New Year, New You” floods our feeds and collective conversations.
All you have to do is to...2024-01-1012 minWhy Didn’t They Tell Us?Goal Getting Made Simple: Part Deux“Your feelings drive what you do–and don’t do–in this one and only life of yours,” says Leslie in this second installment of the Goal Setting Made Simple series. Today, we are talking about “emotional fuel,” or the feeling needed to make your dream, resolution or goal a reality. It’s a cyclical process: positive feelings make you more likely to do the work involved to achieve your goal, and completing that work gives your feelings of pride and achievement which then fuel you to do more work. Those positive emotions also make the journey to achieving the goal far mor...2023-12-2721 minWhy Didn’t They Tell Us?Goal Setting Made Simple“It’s the season of goal setting and goal getting!” As we move into a new year, Leslie’s gift to you is a series of actionable steps that will help you achieve your goals. The first step is starting. Too often people wait until everything is perfect before beginning whatever it is that they want to do. Of course, nothing is or ever will be perfect. Making mistakes and feeling silly are all part of the process, it’s also how you figure out solutions–and there is a solution to everything. You have to be willing to take perfect...2023-12-1324 minWhy Didn’t They Tell Us?GLOWing with Gratitude“It’s a holistic experience, not a fleeting moment. It’s a practice,” says Jill Rivkin. Ahead of her 40th birthday, Jill decided to participate in a challenge. For 40 days she wrote down everything she was grateful for, down to the way her son belly laughed while playing with his Legos, and shared it on social media. These popular posts evolved into the blog Grateful Girl, which eventually led to her co-founding Gratitude Generation, a nonprofit organization committed to inspiring gratitude in future generations through service and education. Though she’s a “glass half full” person by nature, Jill insists that w...2023-11-2942 min
The Coping PodcastDo's and Don'ts of Raising Confident and Independent AdultsDr. Leigh Weisz is the Founder of Coping Partners, a mental health clinic. As a licensed clinical psychologist in private practice, she was on staff and affiliated with The Family Institute at Northwestern University for several years. She has experience working with children, adolescents, families, and individual adults in areas such as child and adolescent family therapy, grief and loss, and relationship issues. Dr. Weisz earned her graduate degree in clinical psychology from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology with a speciality in children and families. She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and Spanish from th...2023-11-2339 minWhy Didn’t They Tell Us?The Power of PositivityWith so much going wrong in the world today, it’s no wonder we’re all so stressed, both mentally and physically. Worse, our coping mechanisms–endless scrolling, complaining to each other and compiling our fears, emotionally spiraling–do nothing to alleviate the problem. In fact, they only create more problems. On today’s episode, Leslie offers a better solution, one that’s free and accessible to all of us at this very moment– positive thinking.
It should be said up front: this is not an escape from negative emotions. It is a deliberate practice which requires t...2023-11-1521 minWhy Didn’t They Tell Us?Dos & Don’ts of Raising Confident & Independent AdultsAre you unintentionally hindering your teenager's journey to independence? Dr. Leigh Weisz sheds light on a paradox: In our bid to protect our kids, are we actually robbing them of essential life skills? In this episode of Why Didn’t They Tell Us, Dr. Weisz joins the discussion to tell us what we can do as parents of teenagers to ensure they grow into confident and independent adults. So many of today’s parents, despite all of their good intentions, are trying to rescue their kids from feeling any kind of discomfort. From the embarrassment of forgetting to bring thei...2023-11-0138 min
Conscious Living PodcastEpisode #70 Unleashing Your Self-Confidence with Leslie RandolphWelcome to the brand new episode of “The Conscious Living Podcast.”
Join me on this new episode of "The Conscious Living Podcast" as I welcome Leslie Randolph, a certified life coach and the Chief Wisdom Officer at The Coach Chronicles. Leslie's inspirational podcast, "Why Didn't They Tell Us," offers invaluable life lessons learned late in life for all of us to learn from sooner.From a young age, Leslie's dream was to make the world a better place, and today, she's fulfilling that dream as a self-confidence coach for teenage girls, helping all of us reconnect with...2023-10-2431 minWhy Didn’t They Tell Us?Red Flags & The Relationship Spectrum with Jordyn Scorpio"Communication is the core of everything.” Jordyn Scorpio is the Director of Community Education at SHALVA, the oldest independent Jewish domestic abuse agency in the United States. As part of her Seven Circles program, she helps to educate Jewish couples on abuse prevention, which starts with identifying the differences between healthy, unhealthy and abusive relationships, which exist on a spectrum. Healthy relationships include healthy conflict which provide opportunities for both individuals to learn and grow, while at the heart of abuse is a need to assert power and control over someone. This is why listening to your gut instinct–whet...2023-10-1847 minWhy Didn’t They Tell Us?Lessons Learned from a Breast Cancer Diagnosis“What's crazy is I've never been happier. I've never felt more alive,” says Leslie’s sister, Laura. This is a surprising and admirable reaction to the events of the last three years which have included several major health problems, the most recent of which is a breast cancer diagnosis. Laura joins the podcast just before entering her next round of cancer treatment, to share the lessons she has learned and continues to learn from these challenges and how they have shaped her incredibly positive mindset. Starting four years ago, with the help of a life coach, she learned how to repa...2023-10-0450 min
This is going to be FUN: enjoy parenting teens66. 4 Characteristics of Confident Teens - Part 2Listen on Apple Podcast | Spotify | Google | Amazon | Blog
Do you wish your teen was more confident? This conversation with Leslie Randolph (a self-confidence coah for teen girls) will help you discover the 4 essential traits of confident teenagers and how to help your teen develop them!
Every teen is brimming with potential. But how do they start believing in their capabilities, especially when the going gets tough?
Learn practical tips to help you nurture your teen’s confidence daily. Let's tap into the power of seeing strengths, praising efforts, and lovingly guiding our teens to...2023-09-2613 minWhy Didn’t They Tell Us?Understanding Menstruation and Menopause with Ashlee Sorensen“When we take time to slow down and really tap into our cyclical superpowers,” says Ashlee Sorensen, certified menstrual and hormone coach, “We start to realize that we are divinely created, that we have a purpose. And it looks different for everybody.” Every point in a woman’s monthly cycle heightens different traits and provides different opportunities, including the opportunity for her to retreat inward, introspect and receive what Ashlee calls “divine downloads” which help us better align with who she is and what she wants. The problem is, most of us are “rushing women,” competing in a man’s world, and are enc...2023-09-2042 min
This is going to be FUN: enjoy parenting teens65. 4 Characteristics of Confident Teens - Part 1Listen on Apple Podcast | Spotify | Google | Amazon | Blog
Uncover the characteristics that distinguish confident teens from the rest. Did you know confidence isn't just about genetics? It's a daily choice! ✨
Learn the first 2 characteristics of confident teens from Leslie Randolph, a self-confidence coach for teenage girls, and how YOU can help them develop those characteristics.
Plus discover why confidence is such a struggle for teens and what you can do nurture your teen’s "Bestie Brain." 🧠💖
If you have ever wondered how to help a teen with low self-esteem, this episo...2023-09-1916 minWhy Didn’t They Tell Us?The Secret to Self-Confidence“Try as we may, we cannot control the world.” On today’s solo episode, Leslie shares a story of the time she played a sprite in her high school’s production of Shakespeare’s The Tempest. As fondly as she recalls her time on stage, she also relives the panic she felt when something went terribly wrong during a live performance. It was her friend and fellow sprite Jessie’s reaction to the situation that taught her an invaluable lesson about self-confidence. Confidence is one of the most important tools a person can have in their toolkit and is required whe...2023-09-0619 min
Lady Boss with Courtney WrightLeslie Randolph: Building Confidence to Grow and SucceedLeslie Randolph is in business to change the world – and that’s not just something she says, but something she is putting all her muscle behind through her business as a certified life coach.
Since she was a young girl, Leslie wanted to make the world a better place and she is living that dream today as a self-confidence coach for teenage girls (and the teenage girl that still exists in all of us!). She knows that when we are loving and believing in ourselves, living intentional lives, and amplifying our gifts then we are ALL doing our part to chan...2023-08-2928 minWhy Didn’t They Tell Us?The Anxious Return to School with Kate O’Rourke“As moms, we’re big problem solvers,” says Kate O’Rourke, certified life coach and host of the Reclaim Your Life with Kate podcast, who joins Leslie on the show to discuss the increased rate of anxiety experienced by teens–particularly girls–in the wake of the pandemic. As a school psychologist, Kate is well versed in the issues anxious teens face as they return to school–including a major resistance to doing just that.
As a single mother of two, she also understands the tendency for mothers to feel guilty about their children’s anxiety issues and...2023-08-2339 minWhy Didn’t They Tell Us?Being the First with Kanoa Greene“We are all built with and for magic,” says Kanoa Greene, internationally celebrated fitness trainer and outdoor adventurer. As a plus-sized leader and new face of the industry, Kanoa is breaking down barriers and introducing much-needed representation, inclusion and belonging to those spaces. Though she was trained as an opera singer and was a success in the corporate world, Kanoa followed her authentic desire to take up fitness and inspire others by sharing her story. Bringing diversity to every aspect of fitness, she has since worked with several major brands and become the first plus-sized trainer to appear on Good...2023-08-0944 min
Reclaim Your Life with KateEpisode #57: The Anxious Return to School with Leslie Randolph“As moms, we’re big problem solvers,” says Kate O’Rourke, certified life coach and host of the Reclaim Your Life with Kate podcast, who joins Leslie on the show to discuss the increased rate of anxiety experienced by teens–particularly girls–in the wake of the pandemic. As a school psychologist, Kate is well versed in the issues anxious teens face as they return to school–including a major resistance to doing just that.
As a single mother of two, she also understands the tendency for mothers to feel guilty about their children’s anxiety issues...2023-08-0141 minWhy Didn’t They Tell Us?How to Ditch Doubt & Overcome Anxiety“Even the most successful person feels doubt and anxiety. No one is free of it,” Leslie explains on this solo episode of “Why Didn’t They Tell Us?” Doubt and anxiety act as an alarm system telling us something is wrong. But when we experience these feelings in everyday life, as a result of our negative thoughts, and worst-case-scenario thinking–”I can’t do it and here’s everything that will go wrong if I try”—they act as the greatest barriers to our self-confidence and to our goals and dreams. Luckily, our thoughts are not truths and we don’t have to believe...2023-07-2626 minThe Coping PodcastSelf-Confidence: Your Teen's SuperpowerLeslie Randolph is a Certified Life Coach and the Chief Wisdom Officer at The Coach Chronicles. With a focus on building self-confidence and intentionality, Leslie specializes in guiding teenage girls and adult women to set life-enhancing goals. Her coaching approach is designed to assist clients in crafting narratives that foster growth, self-improvement, and overall betterment of their lives. After overcoming challenges in self-perception and self-esteem through diligent work and coaching, Leslie made a commitment to share her insights and tools with others. In this episode… Confidence is not just a recommended trait for teenagers — it's a sup...2023-07-2047 minWhy Didn’t They Tell Us?Body Image Baggage with Dr. Lisa FoldenIn this episode of Why Didn't They Tell Us?, Dr. Lisa Folden, a licensed physical therapist, behavior change specialist, and anti-diet health coach, shares a powerful message: "We're more than a body." Growing up, Dr. Lisa was influenced by the persuasive tactics of the diet industry, which led her to believe that weight determined both health and happiness. However, her perspective drastically changed after becoming a mother to three children, transforming her relationship with her body and her approach to her profession.
Dr. Lisa provides valuable insights and practical advice for mothers who wish to n...2023-07-1247 minWhy Didn’t They Tell Us?Healing from Trauma with Audrey GrunstMeet Audrey Grunst, the incredible licensed clinical social worker, founder, and CEO of Simply Bee treatment centers, as well as the author of the uplifting book "Five Steps to Grow a Resilient Mind." Audrey is a true force of positivity and has an amazing story to share.
Last year, Audrey spearheaded an incredible initiative that brought together 700 therapists to provide vital counseling to those affected individuals who received this much-needed support. Talk about a powerful display of compassion and resilience by the devastating mass shooting in Leslie's hometown of Highland Park, IL.
I...2023-06-2941 minWhy Didn’t They Tell Us?Setting the Stage for Self-ConfidenceIn a conversation on today’s episode of Why Didn't They Tell Us, Leslie’s long-time friend Jessie Fisher talks about setting the stage for self-confidence and the importance of staying curious and joyful even in the face of adversity.
Today, Jessie is known for being many things–an award winning actress, composer, educator and even a certified doula. However, this long list of accomplishments and accolades weren’t always who she was. After originally not getting accepted into a theater conservatory, Jessie placed her love of theater on the backburner. Even though she temporarily stepped aw...2023-06-1452 min
The Courageous Inner BeastEpisode 6: Bully Brain vs Bestie Brain ft. Leslie RandolphLeslie Randolph is a Certified Life Coach and the host of Why Didn’t They Tell Us, a podcast where she shares lessons learned late in life that she wishes she had known sooner.
She was 38 years old when she understood that nothing about her needed to change to be self-confident. Throughout her teen years and into her thirties, self-confidence was a holy grail emotion that always felt out of reach. She thought being confident required me to be skinnier, prettier, smarter, more successful and more well-liked. The list went on. She would chase the feeling of co...2023-06-0628 minWhy Didn’t They Tell Us?Stop People Pleasing with Sara Fisk"No, no, I will not speak to myself that way. No one speaks to me that way, not even me,” shares Sara Fisk. Sara, a Master Certified Instructor and Coach specializing in coaching women who struggle with people-pleasing, perfectionism, and codependency.
In a conversation with Leslie on today’s episode of Why Didn't They Tell Us, they delve into the significance of silencing the inner bully. They explore effective techniques like the hard pass and loving engagement to combat negative self-talk, as well as shed light on the prevalence of people-pleasing behaviors and how to overco...2023-05-3150 minWhy Didn’t They Tell Us?Self-Confidence Simplified“You can feel self confident today by making the choice to think highly of you and to love and believe in that human,” shares host Leslie Randolph, self-confidence coach for confident teens and confident women. Your thoughts determine your feelings, and self-confidence is a feeling. This means that you can choose to feel self-confident by changing the way you think about yourself. There are no pre-requisites for self-confidence and you do not have to wait for some external factor to happen in order to begin loving and trusting yourself.
It is easy to fall into the t...2023-05-1717 min
UN-CAPED HEROES - The Podcast# 465 w Leslie RandolphThere is a great deal of darkness coming out of the 'Windy City' these days. How about we turn those tables and shine a bright light on Chicago by introducing our guest, Leslie Randolph. As a confidence coach for teen girls, she is cultivating a culture of self-confidence and self-grace. No more 'Fake it till you make it' mentality. Her conversation with her 20yr old self..? " Hug more. Keep going and push through. Put less stock in the opinion of others." You can connect with Leslie @ confidencecoachforgirls.com2023-05-1528 minReclaim Your Life with KateEpisode #42: Cultivating Confidence with Leslie RandolphPicture your teenage self… awkwardness and all!
Now, imagine if you had someone in your life at that time that helped you cultivate confidence?
Well, Leslie Randolph is that person and she can help your teen, and you INNER teen, cultivate confidence.
Leslie helps her clients ditch doubt and overcome anxiety by teaching them the skill of cultivating confidence!
Join me for a conversation with Leslie Randolph, Confidence Coach!
In this episode you’ll learn:
- What confidence is2023-05-1536 minWhy Didn’t They Tell Us?Behind the Brand with Lindsay Pinchuk“It's really important in business and in life that you just stay true to your own values and you don't compromise your integrity for short term gain,” shares Lindsay Pinchuk, mompreneur, social media maven, marketing expert, community builder, and host of the Dear FoundHer podcast. Lindsay never set out to become an entrepreneur, but found that it happened naturally as she worked on building connections with other moms and other women small business owners. By showing up with authenticity and being willing to take each step as it came, Lindsay was able to grow her network organically and open more...2023-05-0348 min
Rise and Shine with The Mama JacLeslie Randolph Confidence Coach for "Teenage Girls And The Teens Within Us!!" | Season 1 Episode 16Join me in a conversation with Leslie Randolph, a confidence coach for "Teenage Girls And The Teenage Girls Within Us"! Adolescence can be challenging, and Leslie shares her valuable insights to help teens and their parents believe in themselves. This episode is a must-listen for teens, parents of teens, and future parents.
You can learn more about Leslie at confidencecoachforgirls.com or find her on social as @The_Coach_Chronicles.
Watch The Video Here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2zL8lZlNOg
2023-04-261h 00Why Didn’t They Tell Us?Messy Is A Mindset with The Duchess of Declutter“If a system has been created for you and you feel it can work for you, my wish is for people to try to maintain it as best as they can,” shares Brooke Milton, The Duchess of Declutter. Brooke can remember being as young as 3 years old sorting all of her stuffed animals as a coping mechanism that helped her to feel more in control. Having an organized home has always been something that Brooke feels she cannot function effectively without. It was not until she was 39 years old that she finally found out that the reason she was diff...2023-04-1951 minWhy Didn’t They Tell Us?Learning to Love Yourself with Corinne Crabtree“I had learned how to be a cheerleader, I had to learn how to be the motivator, I had learned how to be the person who comforted myself when I felt terrible. And that was what made me feel so good at the end, and I knew I wanted to teach other women how to do the exact same thing,” explains Corinne Crabtree, master certified weight and life coach and host of the wildly successful podcast about #NoBSweightloss, Losing 100 Pounds With Corinne. Learning to love yourself is all about re-learning how to communicate with yourself more kindly. When you chan...2023-04-0543 minWhy Didn’t They Tell Us?Celebrate the Small Stuff“You might think it is the finish line that is the reward. The promotion, the big house, making the team or making the grade, the accolades are literally the medal at the finish line. But I promise you, the real reward is how you will feel,” explains host Leslie Randolph, self-confidence coach for confident teens and confident women. Your feelings are your greatest motivator. If you only allow yourself to feel doubt, insecurity, or anxiety throughout your journey to a goal, you may give up before reaching the finish line. Instead, celebrate every small step along the way and noti...2023-03-2220 minWhy Didn’t They Tell Us?Love the Skin You’re In With Lydia Han“It's really just taking control back into your hands with what you have control over, which is not how quickly your skin is going to heal, but how you want to show up as you're going through the healing journey itself,” explains Lydia Han, an acne mindset coach who helps women struggling with acne stop hating themselves and their skin. Lydia was inspired to become an acne mindset coach due to her own experiences with severe cystic acne in her 20s. How she felt about her acne and the stories she chose to tell herself caused her to miss out...2023-03-0831 min
Hospice of the PiedmontThe E-Series: When Nothing Else Can Be DoneIn this episode, Trent Cockerham, CEO of Hospice of the Piedmont, is joined by Leslie Groves, Palliative Counselor for Novant Health. Together, Trent and Leslie will explore the conversations and emotions that patients and families experience when they receive a difficult medical diagnosis and begin to process how to move forward and what the future may hold.
Guest Bio: Leslie Groves, MSW, LCSW, has worked in the hospice and palliative care field for more than 22 years. Her experience includes direct practice and leadership roles within both hospice and hospital settings. Groves previously worked for Hospice of the Piedmont and currently...2023-02-2228 minWhy Didn’t They Tell Us?The Secret to Style & Self-Confidence with Judith Gaton“If I can show you with your underwear drawer where we can make some changes in your thinking, we can apply that thinking to all the other areas of your life,” explains Judith Gaton, master certified life coach, personal stylist, lawyer, and author of How to Be A F*cking Lady, A Modern Guide to Being Charming and Fierce AF. Judith is also the founder of the Modern Charm School, a private online social club for high achieving women who want to learn more about style, generating wealth, leadership, and leaving a legacy. She shares how making even just smal...2023-02-2250 minWhy Didn’t They Tell Us?Be My (Mindful) Valentine“Taking care of your own wants and needs is the most beautiful thing you can do. Let's normalize that. Let’s be our own Valentine's and take care of ourselves,” shares host and self-confidence coach for women and teens, Leslie Randolph. With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, people are focused on showing love to others, but that doesn’t mean you should neglect self-love. Be your own Valentine and take control of how you want to feel.
It’s likely you have feelings that come to mind when you think of Valentine’s Day, and many of...2023-02-0923 minWhy Didn’t They Tell Us?The Source of Unnecessary Suffering (And How to Stop It)“I wish someone had told us to feel the emotions, and to feel them all, even the painful ones. Life is meant to be a mix of the good and the bad, the dark and the light. And we only know the goodness of life's most magical moments when we allow and accept the darkness of the hard and heavy times,” shares host and self-confidence coach for women and teens, Leslie Randolph. When we resist our negative emotions, we actually add more suffering on top of the existing suffering. In order to gain the emotional intelligence to begin processing emot...2023-01-2527 min