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The Confident PodcastEP 207 | Dear Future Me (A Letter Before the Pause)Have you ever felt the pressure to keep going when everything in your body is telling you to pause? You're not alone. In a letter to future herself, our host Lisa Tarkington, talks how she plans to prepare for maternity leave and a temporary podcast hiatus. This isn't a goodbye – it's a transformation in progress.Whether you're navigating parenthood, career transitions, or simply feeling burnout creeping in, this episode offers a gentle reminder that your identity isn't tied to what you produce.The letter unpacks how we can lead powerfully from the background, reconnect with pl...2025-05-1314 minThe Confident PodcastEP 206 | The Freedom of Being UnimpressiveHave you ever felt exhausted from constantly trying to impress people? That heavy feeling where your worth becomes tied to your impact, your confidence dependent on applause, and your authenticity lost in the performance? You're not alone.In this episode, our host, Lisa Tarkington, pulls back the curtain on what true confidence really looks like - and why it might be the opposite of what we've been taught. She shares the story of her summer of 2021, when she experienced a profound sense of freedom by simply being myself without apology. Dancing on stage during keynotes, traveling solo...2025-05-0625 minThe Confident PodcastEP 205 | Embracing the Pivot: How to Find Confidence in ChangeWhat if the clarity you're desperately seeking only comes after you take the leap? In this deeply personal episode, Lisa Tarkington reflects on seven years of podcast evolution while unpacking the complex emotions surrounding change and transition. Lisa identifies the subtle signs your professional life might be calling for transformation: dreading tasks that once energized you, feeling persistent heaviness, or catching yourself daydreaming about different paths. She also explores personal indicators like feeling drained in environments that used to inspire you, no longer relating to the same people, or experiencing physical manifestations of stress that won't subside.2025-04-2930 min
Speak With PeopleHow to Have Unshakable Confidence ft. Lisa Tarkington | Episode 215In today's competitive landscape, confidence isn't just an asset—it's a necessity.
Studies show that 99% of employers consider confidence the most vital skill for professional growth. In this episode of the Speak with People Podcast, we sit down with Lisa Tarkington, Associate Certified Coach and Founder of Lead, to explore actionable strategies for building unshakable confidence and eliminating self-doubt.
Lisa shares insights from her extensive experience in empowering individuals to become the best versions of themselves, thereby creating a ripple effect of positive change in their communities. Whether you're a business leader aiming to elevate you...2025-03-3140 minThe Confident PodcastEP 197 | Stop Talking, Start Doing: Making Every Meeting & Day MatterUnleash your potential by turning endless chatter into powerful action. Join me, Lisa Tarkington, on the Confident Podcast as we tackle the pervasive issue of unproductive meetings and conversations that hinder progress. Did you know that professionals spend 35% of their time in meetings, with a shocking 67% being unproductive? We're not just talking statistics here—I'm offering you actionable strategies to reclaim your time and boost your productivity. Together, we'll explore how to create effective communication strategies and foster a disciplined approach to achieving your personal and professional goals.In this transformative episode, you'll discover how to balance vi...2025-03-0434 minThe Confident PodcastEP 194 | Late to Love, Right on Time: How Self-Discovery Strengthened Our RelationshipWhat if finding true love starts with falling in love with yourself? On this episode of The Confident Podcast, I invite my husband, Marc Tarkington, to join me as we reflect on our journey of self-discovery and how it laid the foundation for our marriage. We pull back the curtains on our individual paths of personal growth and self-respect that led us to each other. It's not just about praying and waiting for the right partner but understanding that self-discovery is an essential prelude to a healthy relationship. Tune in to hear about my transformative trip to Haiti and...2025-02-1138 minThe Confident PodcastEP 193 | Why Every Big-Picture Thinker Needs a Strategic Right-Hand with Kelsey SnyderTrying to do it all isn’t always the best strategy. Lisa Tarkington opens up about the challenges of stepping back from day-to-day operations and embracing her role as a visionary. She’s joined by Kelsey Schneider, the integrator who keeps things running behind the scenes, to talk about the push and pull of leadership, the struggles of letting go, and the importance of having the right partner to bring ideas to life. It’s an honest look at what happens when vision meets execution—and why finding that balance can change everything.0:00 Visionar...2025-02-0444 minThe Confident PodcastEP 192 | Understanding Stress: Finding Your Triggers and How to Manage Them with Princess CastleberryUncover the keys to building confidence and navigating stress in this inspiring episode of The Confident Podcast. Host Lisa Tarkington sits down with Global Speaker, Princess Castleberry to explore how self-awareness, managing triggers, and embracing the present can transform your leadership and personal growth. Packed with relatable stories and actionable insights, this episode will leave you feeling empowered to tackle challenges and step into your authentic self.0:00 Navigating Confidence and Leadership Challenges7:49 Overcoming Words14:54 Mastering Stress and Conflict as Leaders2025-01-2847 minThe Confident PodcastEP 191 | Part 2: Confidence, Sobriety and the Power of Second ChancesThis is Part 2 of 2.In this week's episode, our host Lisa Tarkington continues her conversation from last week with Adam Wittbrodt, Marc Tarkington, and Peter Buist about sobriety and self-discovery. These courageous men delve deeper into the emotional challenges of recovery, from confronting the deceptive nature of alcohol to rebuilding their lives on foundations of self-love and genuine relationships. Together, they share the tools that helped them navigate life’s hurdles—like journaling, gratitude, and community support—while breaking down the outdated stereotypes surrounding men’s mental health. This episode is a powerful reminder of the importance of emoti...2025-01-2139 minThe Confident PodcastEP 190 | Part 1: Confidence, Sobriety, and the Power of Second ChancesThis is Part 1 of 2.What if the path to your best self began with a single brave step forward? Join our host, Lisa Tarkington, as she sits down with her husband Marc and two inspiring individuals, Adam Wittbrodt and Peter Buist, to explore their personal paths to sobriety and the lessons they’ve learned along the way. These personal accounts reveal how overcoming addiction is not just about breaking free from substances but also about embracing second chances and building a foundation of self-love and strong relationships. Through their experiences, we highlight the importance of liv...2025-01-1443 minThe Confident PodcastEP 189 | Ask Lisa: Answering Your Questions from Imposter Syndrome to Building ConfidenceWe’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 pressing questions. From overcoming imposter syndrome to building confidence, strengthening leadership, and achieving personal and professional growth, we’re diving into the topics that matter most to you.The start of a new year brings endless possibilities—a blank slate to redefine your goals, step into your power, and become the person you’ve always known you could be.Here’s the best part: Confi...2025-01-0740 minThe Confident PodcastEP 175 | The best and worst decisions I have ever madeAfter 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. Sponsor Athletic Greens, click to order and receive a free gift! Follow our host, Lisa Tarkington: Click here Follow The Confident Podcast on: Instagram TikTok Lead (formerly Self Lov...2024-10-0136 minThe Confident PodcastEP 174 | The Secret to Truly Taking Charge of Your Life with Teen Mental Health Speaker Brittany RichmondImagine 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!InstagramYouTubeTik TokRead the full episode show notes hereGuest Brittany Richmond’s Inf...2024-09-1240 minThe Confident PodcastEp 169 | Ask Lisa: Answering Your Pressing Questions for Personal and Professional GrowthThis 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 Snyder5:35 - The Importance of Self-Awareness10:56 - How to Stop Planning and Take Action18:40 - Overcoming Limiting Beliefs and Negative Mindset30:1 - Key Takeaways & Outro2024-08-0642 minThe Confident PodcastEP 159 | The Real & The Raw (Lisa's Version)"Don’t let anyone tell you that you cannot do something." Bite-sized pieces of Lisa's life have been shared on this podcast before, but now it's time to share the full picture of how she reached where she is today, all starting with the important lesson of not letting anyone tell you that you cannot do something. Tune in for an episode that will teach you to never give up on yourself! 0:00 - Intro3:23 - Being An Entrepreneur for the First Time13:45 - Moving to Pursue a Career26:33 - Finding Trust to Go Fully In34:29 - Key Takeaways & Out...2024-05-2140 minThe Confident PodcastEP 156: Uncover Your Purpose and Live Your True Potential Join host Lisa Tarkington in this week's episode of The Confident Podcast for a conversation on how to uncover your purpose and live out your true potential! Lisa opens up about her own journey, offering relatable and valuable insights to help guide you. You will gain a deeper understanding of purpose and learn actionable strategies to identify your own. Don't miss out on this episode that empowers you to uncover your limitless potential! Chapters:0:00 - Finding Purpose in Life and Change7:08 - Living Out Your Purpose17:44 - Lisa's Purpose Statement20:46 - Questions to Ask Y...2024-04-3030 minThe Confident PodcastEP 155: Limiting Beliefs Are Stopping You From Reaching Your GoalsEver felt like there was something holding you back from your dreams? Limiting beliefs are those sneaky thoughts that tell us we're not good enough, smart enough, or deserving of success. They create barriers in our lives, blocking us from opportunities and reaching our full potential. In this week’s episode of The Confident Podcast, host Lisa Tarkington shares her own story of having limiting beliefs and her journey to overcome them. Tune in for empowering tools to help you get out of the negative downward spiral and overcome self-doubt to achieve your goals!Chapters:...2024-04-2330 minThe Confident PodcastEP 154 | How to Rewire Your Brain for Success with Podcaster & CEO Avani JainIn this episode of The Confident Podcast, host Lisa Tarkington is joined by Avani Jain, Podcaster, Investor, & CEO at Matcha Design Labs. Together, they dive into strategies for confidently rewiring your brain for success. Lisa and Avani share empowering insights on how to reshape your mindset to overcome challenges and feelings of inadequacy so you can pursue your goals with confidence. Tune in for transformative tips that will help you shift your mindset towards success!Chapters:0:00 - Intro2:36 - Meet Guest Avani Jain11:46 - Rewiring for Success: Avani's Story22:30 - The Power of Manifestation30:00...2024-04-1637 minThe Confident PodcastEP 153: More Than a Game: 8 Lessons We Can Learn From SportsSports can teach us a lot more than we realize. Join host Lisa Tarkington in this episode of The Confident Podcast as she shares 8 life lessons we can learn from the sports world! Discover how sports and today’s athletes can inspire confidence, resilience, time management skills, and provide a positive influence on the next generation. Tune in for insights on how to add these valuable teachings into your own life!Chapters:0:00 - Intro3:07 - How Athletes Can Influence Us11:08 - The 8 Lessons We Can Learn From Sports19:45 - Key Takeaways & OutroS...2024-04-0928 minThe Confident PodcastEP 152 | How to Be More Intentional in the 5 Areas of Your LifeDo you feel like you’re constantly moving from one thing to the next without slowing down and taking a moment to pause? In this week’s episode of The Confident Podcast, host Lisa Tarkington discusses the importance of being intentional with our time and how to slow down and prioritize the things that matter the most. Tune in for Lisa’s tips to be more intentional, be more impactful, and do things with more purpose.Chapters:0:00 - Intro04:50 - What Does It Mean to Be Intentional?06:00 - Being Intentional vs Not Intentional09:33 - 5 Wa...2024-04-0228 minThe Confident PodcastEP 151 | Navigating Body Standards: How to Overcome Expectations to Find What Works Best for UsIn this week’s episode, host Lisa Tarkington is joined by guest Katie Bramlett, Cofounder of WeShape, for an empowering chat on health, fitness, and breaking society’s expectations on our bodies! Lisa and Katie dive into how society’s standards have evolved in the wellness and fitness space today. Tune in to gain actionable tips to overcome expectations and find what works best for to feel comfortable and confident in your skin! Don't miss out on this empowering discussion!Chapters:0:00 - Intro5:05 - Meet Guest Katie Bramlett10:39 - Standards & Expectations on Women & Men19:32 - How...2024-03-2636 minThe Confident PodcastEP 150 | Finding Your Zone of Genius: How to Build Confidence in the Things You’re Good AtIn this week’s episode, join our host Lisa Tarkington as she explores the Zone of Genius - a concept that helps you identify your area of expertise. Reflecting on her own journey, Lisa shares moments that helped her find her zone of genius and provides her tips to help find your genuine passion and area where you truly shine! Tune into this empowering episode that will help you embrace confidence in your unique skills and abilities. Chapters:00:00 - Intro04:01 - Being in Your Zone of Genius07:37 - Research Behind the Zone of Genius08:30 - Th...2024-03-1929 minThe Confident PodcastEP 149 | The Seasons of Life: How to Navigate the Ups & Downs with ConfidenceWe all go through seasons of change. Change is a part of life but it’s all about how we manage those moments and our expectations of ourselves. In this week’s episode, our host Lisa Tarkington shares her moments of change and how she navigated difficult moments. Lisa shares her key tips for getting through the seasons of life and provides tools to help you manage your mindset as you go through the transitions of life. Tune in for an empowering episode that will help equip you with the tools to embrace change and go through the s...2024-03-1329 minThe Confident PodcastWelcome to The Confident Podcast with host Lisa Tarkington!The Confident Podcast helps individuals become inspired to take control of their confident journey to transform into a more self-confident person. The Confident Podcast shares individual’s stories, and provides resources for you to grow in your confidence! Lisa Tarkington (@lisatarkingtonofficial) our host and her guests share their stories to inspire and provide resources so you can grow in your confidence! Subscribe & listen today to never let fear and doubt get in your way of living your most confident life. Our host, Lisa Tarkington, is a Leadership Consultant and Associate Certified Coach through ICF, is also the visionary force Se...2024-03-1201 minThe Confident PodcastEP 148 | Putting Your Ego Aside to Really Feel AliveHave you ever had a moment where your pride got the best of you? In this week’s episode, host Lisa Tarkington dives into a topic not usually talked about - our egos and how they can hold us back. Drawing from personal experiences, Lisa reflects on moments where her ego got in her way and shares her insights and tips to help you let go of yours and reach your full potential! Tune in to discover how letting go of your ego can empower you to embrace confidence!Chapters:00:00...2024-03-0529 minThe Confident PodcastEP 147| The Power of Positivity: How to Be a More Positive & Supportive Friend with Tara Williams and Jessica RobinsonIn today’s episode, host Lisa Tarkington is joined by Tara Williams and Jessica Robinson to talk all about empowerment and the importance of women supporting women! Join in this inspiring episode where Lisa, Tara, and Jessica tell stories of their friendship and how they have supported each other over the years. Tune into this empowering episode to learn the importance of uplifting others - particularly women - and how you can be a supportive friend to be a ripple effect of positive change to those around you!Chapters:• 00:00 - Intro & Meet Guests Tara...2024-02-2642 minThe Confident PodcastEp 146 | How to Overcome Fear & Embrace ConfidenceIn today’s episode, host Lisa Tarkington discusses the power of overcoming fears. Lisa shares her moments when she confronted her fears head-on and became a stronger and more confident person. With insights from her journey, Lisa shares tips and strategies to empower listeners to conquer their fears and unlock their true potential. Tune in to learn how to overcome fear and embrace confidence!Chapters:0:00 - Intro5:34 - The Meaning of Fear07:00 - Lisa's Journey & Tips27:36 - Key Takeaways & OutroSponsor Athletic Greens, click to order and receive a free gift! 2024-02-2036 minThe Confident PodcastEP 145 | How to Reframe a Negative Mindset & Become More PositiveDo you ever find yourself focusing on the negative instead of the positive in situations? In today’s episode, host Lisa Tarkington discusses the research behind negative thinking and how having a negative mindset can impact your confidence and mental well-being. Tune in for Lisa’s tips on how to reframe a negative mindset to start your journey towards positivity and self-empowerment!Chapters: 00:00 Intro05:53 - Research Behind Negative Thoughts10:02 - Reframing our Thought Process21:20 - Final Thoughts & OutroSponsor Athletic Greens, click to order and receive a free gift! 2024-02-1327 min