The Confident Podcast

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EP 225 | How to Let Go When Change Feels Hard

August 04, 2026

Change doesn't usually break us. What keeps us stuck is holding on to the habits and beliefs that no longer serve us.After taking a short break, I share a few personal updates before diving into my new Let Go Model: Let Go. Level Up. Let's Go. We explore why letting go is often the hardest part of change, the signs you're still holding on, and practical ways to move forward with more confidence, clarity, and intention.If you're navigating a career transition, leadership ch...

EP 224 | How to Give Feedback Without Fear with Sarah Maday

July 07, 2026

How many of us say we want honest feedback, then avoid it the moment it feels uncomfortable?Lisa is joined by her friend Sarah Maday, a Learning and Development leader, former professor, and passionate advocate for personal growth, to talk about why feedback feels so difficult and how we can approach it with more confidence. Together, they unpack why so many of us avoid difficult conversations, what it costs our relationships and teams, and how small shifts can make feedback feel like a conve...

EP 223 | The Power of "And": Breaking Free from a Single Identity with Lauren Boss

June 02, 2026

How many of us have an identity that maybe is wrapped into our career?Lauren Boss knows that moment firsthand and she also knows what can grow from it. After nearly a decade in the corporate world, she’s navigated motherhood, freelancing, self-publishing a memoir, and an unexpected leap into business ownership that put her in the CEO seat.Lisa and Lauren talk about the confidence of being an “and,” not an “or.” We get real about the identity shift that happens when you stop being “the corpora...