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EP 213 | Why Perspective Matters: The Skill That Changes Everything
In this episode, Lisa Tarkington breaks down one of the most underrated skills: perspective. She shares a personal story that reveals how quickly our minds create narratives, why perspective influence...
EP 212 | How do you handle feedback?
Let’s be honest, everyone says they want feedback until they actually get it. In this episode, I’m diving into why feedback feels so personal, how to take it without getting defensive, and how to give...
EP 211 | Books That Changed My Leadership Journey (and Why You Should Never Stop Learning)
Lisa dives into one of her favorite topics, growth through learning. From the books that have shaped her leadership to the insights that have stretched her mindset, she shares her personal takeaways f...
EP 210 | Trust the Rope, Trust Yourself: Adventures in Leadership and Life
Have you ever been at the edge, heart pounding, palms sweaty, knowing you have to go first? In this episode of The Confident Podcast, host Lisa Tarkington takes you on a journey through some of her mo...
EP 209 | In the ZONE: The Method for Working Smarter, Not Harder
What if the reason you’re tired, overworked, or stuck has nothing to do with how hard you’re working and everything to do with where you’re working from? In this episode, Lisa introduces a brand-new m...
EP 208 | Becoming Parents with Confidence (and a Lot of Grace)
After a season away from the mic to welcome their son into the world, Lisa returns to The Confident Podcast with a very special guest her husband, Marc. Together, they open up about one of life’s bigg...
EP 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 pr...
EP 206 | The Freedom of Being Unimpressive
Have 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 los...
EP 205 | Embracing the Pivot: How to Find Confidence in Change
What 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 com...
EP 204 | Breaking the Patterns That Hold Us Back
What if the biggest obstacle to your dream career isn't your skills or experience, but the limiting beliefs you've carried for years without realizing it? Stacey Gorin, an executive coach at Ernst & Y...
EP 203 | The Power of Integrity: How to Stay True to Yourself When Opinions Overwhelm
"I lost myself this year. I let everybody else's opinions dictate how I lived my life." Those tearful words from a friend struck me deeply because we've all felt that painful disconnect between who we...
EP 202 | The Confidence Formula: 9 Daily Habits That Make a Difference
What if your biggest what-if wasn't about failure, but about success? This transformational question lies at the heart of confidence-building, as we explore the fundamental truth that confidence isn't...