The Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast with Vicki Noethling

🎙 Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast

Episode Title: Why Great Leaders Focus on Self-Awareness Before Strategy
Host: Vicki Noethling
Guest: Dr. Julie Donley

What if the most powerful leadership strategy isn’t strategy at all—but self-awareness?

In this insightful and timely episode of the Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast, Vicki Noethling welcomes back returning guest Dr. Julie Donley—leadership coach, award-winning author, and creator of the CARE Leadership Model™—to explore why emotional mastery must come before execution.

With nearly 30 years of experience spanning behavioral health, healthcare leadership, and organizationa...

What if everything you thought you knew about credit card debt wasn’t the full story?

In this bold and thought-provoking episode of the Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast, host Vicki Noethling sits down with Tommy Kilpatrick to explore his unconventional approach to challenging bank-issued credit card debt.

Tommy shares his personal journey and the turning point that led him to question traditional financial systems. He explains why he refers to certain credit card balances as “alleged debt,” and discusses his belief that some forms of debt may be legall...

Automate to Accelerate | How AI Can Cut Your Sales Cycle in Half with Mark Bartel

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What if you could cut your sales cycle in half — without hiring more staff?

In this episode of the Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast, host Vicki Noethling sits down with AI strategist Mark Bartel to explore how customized AI tools built directly into your social media platforms can eliminate inquiry backlog, reduce repetitive messaging, and accelerate your sales pipeline.

Mark works with real estate agents, coaches, advisors, and entrepreneurs to design AI systems tha...

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How much time do you intentionally invest in your own growth as a leader?

In this powerful returning episode of the Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast, host Vicki Noethling welcomes back Kurt Bush — Certified Internal Family Systems Practitioner, trauma-informed coach, and co-founder of Brimstone Coaching Group — for a deeply transformational conversation on how leaders must first invest in themselves before they can effectively lead others.

With a background in corporate leadership, pastoral ministry, and coaching, Kurt shares his personal journey through imposter syndrome and self-doubt, and how embracing internal healing and self-aw...

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Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast
Host: Vicki Noethling
Guest: Richard Gearhart, Esq.
Title: Biggest Challenges Facing Entrepreneurs and Inventors Today

“What separates an idea from a legacy?”

In this powerful returning guest episode, Richard Gearhart, Esq. joins Vicki Noethling to unpack the biggest challenges facing entrepreneurs and inventors in today’s fast-moving, AI-driven, digital-first world.

Richard is an award-winning speaker, nationally syndicated radio host, TV network expert guest, and intellectual property attorney who has worked with some of the biggest names in entertainment, media, and innovation — from Larry...

Burnout isn’t a productivity problem — it’s an alignment problem.

In this powerful episode of the Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast, host Vicki Noethling welcomes returning guest Ash Shukla, holistic business consultant and founder of Financial CHAKRAS, for a transformational conversation:

Break Free from Burnout: The Financial Chakra System for Entrepreneurs

Ash arrived in the United States in 1989 with just $20 in his pocket and no knowledge of English. Through resilience, reinvention, and deep inner alignment, he built a successful financial planning career before becoming an Amazon bestselling author of Sell Like Crazy and a...

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“Would you bet on a teenager to build a multi-million-dollar online empire?”

At just 19 years old, Drew Carmichael has already generated over $3 million online — $400,000 for himself and more than $3 million for clients. But his success story didn’t begin with shortcuts. It began with grit.

Drew’s family history traces back to surviving a Nazi concentration camp — a legacy of resilience that shaped his relentless work ethic. That same hustle drove him to hit six figures before adulthood and eventually launch The Cultivator, Australia’s plug-and-play growth engine for e-commerce stores and service busines...

Claim Your Spotlight: How to Rock Courage, Consistency, and Killer Confidence

What if the secret to massive success wasn’t doing more — but doing less, consistently and strategically?

In this powerful episode of the Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast, Vicki Noethling sits down with Dr. Christiane Schroeter — Business & Wellness Coach, Professor of Marketing, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship, bestselling author, and host of the globally ranked Happy Healthy Hustle Podcast — to uncover how small, focused actions create extraordinary results.

With a Ph.D. in Health Economics and national recognition for her academic and entrepreneurial work, Christia...

What would you do if you were detained in a foreign country for 14 days?

In this powerful episode of the Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast, host Vicki Noethling welcomes returning guest Chancellor Jackson, author of the #1 ranked book 14 Days in Beijing, to discuss how adversity can become the defining moment that shapes your purpose.

Born in Fulton County, Georgia, and raised in Smyrna, Chancellor played football for nine years before earning his degree in Communication and Media Studies from Stetson University. After moving to China, his life took an unexpected turn when he was arrested...

What if retirement isn’t the end of your professional journey—but the beginning of your most meaningful chapter?

In this episode of the Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast, host Vicki Noethling sits down with Elizabeth Zelinka Parsons, Retirement Transition Expert, lawyer, and author of Encore: A High Achiever’s Guide to Thriving in Retirement.

After more than two decades advising top legal professionals and supporting AmLaw 100 firms with succession planning and partner transitions, Elizabeth has dedicated her work to helping high achievers redefine what retirement truly means. Through her company and co-founding Encoraco, she has de...

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Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast
Host: Vicki Noethling
Guest: Steve Cadigan
Episode Title: How to Lead from Respect, Build Trust, and Create Growth Opportunities

What does it really take to lead in a world where work is constantly evolving?

In this powerful episode of the Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast, Vicki Noethling sits down with globally recognized talent strategist and leadership expert Steve Cadigan — former CHRO of LinkedIn during its explosive hyper-growth phase.

As LinkedIn’s first Chief Human Resources Officer, Steve helped scale the organiz...

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Host: Vicki Noethling
Guest: Hersh Rephun
Episode Title: Know Yourself Before You Brand Yourself

What if your brand isn’t something you create… but something you uncover?

In this powerful episode of the Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast, Vicki Noethling sits down with holistic brand therapist Hersh Rephun to explore why self-awareness is the foundation of authentic branding.

After achieving success in several niche businesses, Hersh found himself frustrated. He knew his mission — but struggled to articulate it in a way that resona...

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Host: Vicki Noethling
Guest: Denise Brown, MD
Episode Title: You Can Really Have It All. Right Now.

What if “having it all” isn’t a myth… but a mindset?

In this energizing and refreshingly honest conversation, Dr. Denise Brown joins Vicki Noethling to share her unconventional, humorous, and deeply practical take on success, family, and leadership.

Denise calls herself a unicorn — and she just might be right. She’s a physician, successful exit entrepreneur, VC mentor, global leadership advisor, mom of two boys...

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Host: Vicki Noethling
Guest: Larry Easto

Theme: Sensitive but Strong: Success Strategies for the HSP Professional

What if being highly sensitive wasn’t a liability in business—but your greatest leadership advantage?

In this insightful episode of the Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast, Vicki Noethling sits down with Larry Easto—lawyer, consultant, coach, and author with over 40 years of experience helping professionals build meaningful, sustainable success. Larry’s work centers on experiential learning and empowering individuals to discover their own solutions, rather than b...

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Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast
Host: Vicki Noethling
Guest: Larry Easto

Theme: Sensitive but Strong: Success Strategies for the HSP Professional

What if being highly sensitive wasn’t a liability in business—but your greatest leadership advantage?

In this insightful episode of the Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast, Vicki Noethling sits down with Larry Easto—lawyer, consultant, coach, and author with over 40 years of experience helping professionals build meaningful, sustainable success. Larry’s work centers on experiential learning and empowering individuals to discover their own solutions, rather than b...

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Host: Vicki Noethling
Guest: Skye Waterson
Interview Title: How to Grow Without Overwhelm?

What if the very thing you’ve been trying to “fix” about yourself is your greatest leadership advantage?

After receiving a surprise ADHD diagnosis during the first year of her PhD, Skye Waterson turned personal struggle into purpose. Instead of forcing herself into traditional productivity models that didn’t work for her brain, she leaned into research, psychology, and lived experience to create practical, sustainable strategies designed specifically for neurodiverse...

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What if the stage—whether physical or digital—could become one of your most powerful leadership and business tools?

In this episode of the Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast, host Vicki Noethling sits down with international speaker, speaker trainer, and personal mentor Marianne Hickman to explore the real power behind Physical Stages vs. Digital Stages—and how leaders, entrepreneurs, and experts can leverage both to amplify their message and create meaningful impact.

Marianne has graced more than 2,000 stages worldwide, but her journey didn’t start there. From being a si...

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Find Your Leadership Podcast
Host: Vicki Noethling
Guest: Allison McCune Davis
Episode Title: Secrets to Thriving in Your Sixties and Beyond

What if your sixties weren’t the beginning of the end—but the most powerful beginning yet?

In this inspiring episode of the Find Your Leadership Podcast, host Vicki Noethling sits down with Allison McCune Davis for a deeply engaging conversation about longevity, purpose, and redefining what it truly means to thrive in the second half of life.

Allison brings wisdom shaped by lived experienc...

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Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast
Host: Vicki Noethling
Guest: Rosie Zilinskas
Episode Title: Leadership

What if the reason you feel stuck in your career isn’t a lack of talent—but a lack of clarity?

In this powerful episode of the Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast, host Vicki Noethling sits down with Rosie Zilinskas, founder of No Woman Left Behind, to unpack what truly holds women back in corporate careers—and how to break through with confidence and intention.

With more than 30 years of corporate experience...

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Host: Vicki Noethling
Guest: Karl Pister
Episode Title: The Leadership Paradox: Why Being Right Can Be Wrong

What if one of the biggest obstacles to effective leadership is the need to be right?

In this powerful episode of the Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast, host Vicki Noethling sits down with leadership coach and organizational consultant Karl Pister to explore one of leadership’s greatest paradoxes—why being right can actually work against you as a leader.

With more than 34 years of experi...

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Breaking the Barriers: Overcoming Systemic Financial Challenges for Women

What if ethical investing could build personal wealth and solve one of society’s most urgent challenges—homelessness?

In this powerful episode of the Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast, host Vicki Noethling sits down with Dionne Payn, a trailblazer in ethical property investment and a passionate advocate for women’s financial empowerment.

Dr. Dionne Payn is the Founder and CEO of Women 4 Homes, a bold initiative on a mission to inspire 1 million women to invest $5,000 each to end homelessness by 2030. Wi...

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Host: Vicki Noethling
Guest: Paige Arnof-Fenn
Episode Title: Stand Out Online: Mastering the Art of Personal Branding

What does it really take to stand out online—without feeling fake, forced, or self-promotional?

In this powerful episode of the Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast, host Vicki Noethling sits down with branding powerhouse Paige Arnof-Fenn, founder of Mavens & Moguls, to unpack the art and strategy of building an authentic personal brand in today’s crowded digital world.

With a career spanning VP of Market...

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Decoding the Mind: Breaking the Cycle of Limiting Beliefs

What if the biggest obstacle to your success wasn’t your circumstances—but the unconscious patterns running your life?

In this powerful episode of the Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast, host Vicki Noethling sits down with Dr. Alain Salas, a globally recognized body–mind expert, Chiropractic Physician, and #1 Amazon bestselling author, to uncover how limiting beliefs quietly shape our health, relationships, leadership, and success.

With more than 28 years of experience and over 4,200 clients served across the U.S. and...

Jennifer Crosswhite on Harness the Power of Your Story

Stories don’t just entertain—they influence, connect, and create lasting impact. In this episode of the Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast, host Vicki Noethling sits down with Jennifer Crosswhite, owner and CEO of Tandem Services, to explore how leaders and entrepreneurs can harness the power of story to grow their influence, amplify their message, and build a meaningful legacy.

Jennifer brings more than two decades of experience across business, marketing, and publishing, having worked on both sides of the publishing desk—as an author and as a f...

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Why do some leaders see AI as a threat—while others use it to become exponentially more valuable?

In this powerful episode of the Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast, host Vicki Noethling sits down with Kasim Aslam, a serial entrepreneur who has built and exited multiple 7- and 8-figure companies and is recognized as one of the Top 50 Digital Marketing Thought Leaders in the U.S.

Kasim brings a refreshingly human-centered perspective to artificial intelligence, entrepreneurship, and leadership. Rather than replacing people, AI—when used correctly—becomes a force multiplier that allows...

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Host: Vicki Noethling
Guest: Eric Gee
Episode Title: What’s Your Personality Type?

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What if understanding your personality could dramatically improve your relationships, career, and leadership confidence?

In this insightful episode of the Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast, host Vicki Noethling sits down with Eric Gee, a pioneer in personality-based life coaching with more than 20 years of experience helping individuals and organizations unlock human potential.

Eric is the creator of the Youtopia 16 Assessment and founder of the Youtopia Project, a groundb...

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 What truly makes change stick—and why do so many change initiatives fail to engage people?

In this powerful episode of the Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast, host Vicki Noethling sits down with John M. Fisher, a globally respected constructivist psychologist, leadership expert, and author, to explore how leaders can engage people more effectively in the change process.

John is best known as the creator of the internationally recognized Process of Transition, often referred to as the Fisher Curve, a change model that has helped thousands of leaders and organizations understa...

Staying Ahead in the Dynamic Digital Marketing Space

In today’s fast-moving digital landscape, staying ahead of the curve isn’t optional—it’s essential. In this episode of the Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast, host Vicki Noethling sits down with Borja Cuan, co-founder of Four15 Digital, to explore what it truly takes to drive sustainable online growth in an ever-evolving marketing environment.

Borja shares his personal journey into the digital marketing world and the lessons learned while building Four15 Digital into an independent growth marketing firm trusted by businesses across industries. Recognized as a Google P...

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Host: Vicki Noethling
Guest: Rob Tracz
Episode Title: Unlocking Your Full Potential: The Six Principles to Elevate Your Life and Business

What does it truly take to unlock your full potential—without burning out in the process?

In this powerful episode of the Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast, host Vicki Noethling sits down with Rob Tracz, a dynamic coach and speaker who helps driven entrepreneurs break through stagnation and achieve holistic success. As the founder of Prime Performance Coaching, Rob guides high performers to Look Good, Feel Go...

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Host: Vicki Noethling
Guest: Craig Domann
Episode Title: Developing and Maintaining That Pro Mindset

What does it really take to perform at your best when the pressure is on?

In this powerful episode of the Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast, host Vicki Noethling sits down with Craig Domann—NFL agent, sports attorney, entrepreneur, and mindset coach—who has spent more than three decades helping elite performers succeed in their biggest moments.

As a registered NFLPA Member Contract Advisor since 1990, Craig has negot...

What happens when leaders stop chasing outcomes—and start leading with purpose?

In this powerful episode of the Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast, host Vicki Noethling is joined by global leadership catalyst, educator, and strategist Laura J. Stone for a deep and practical conversation on aligning personal purpose with team performance.

As the founder of Laura Stone Inc., Laura works with leaders and organizations around the world to clarify what truly matters—unlocking momentum, accountability, and legacy-making impact. Her clients include Harvard Business School, Pfizer, GE, CVS, Fidelity Investments, Iron Mountain, and Unilever. She is also...

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Emerging Leaders: It’s Not in the Title, it’s in the Actions — and It Starts with You!

What if success isn’t about checking the boxes society hands us — but about having the courage to redefine it for yourself?

In this powerful episode of the Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast, host Vicki Noethling sits down with Kayla Logue, a bestselling author, nonprofit founder, personal development expert, motivational speaker, and the proud new owner of a JETSET Pilates franchise.

Kayla’s story is one of bold reinvention. From the outside, she...

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Host: Vicki Noethling
Guest: Anna Shilina

Episode Title: Why Willpower Isn’t Enough: The Real Key to Ditching Unhealthy Habits for Good

Why do so many high performers know what they want to change—yet still feel stuck repeating the same habits?

In this powerful conversation, I’m joined by Anna Shilina, author of Habit Freedom and founder of RelatingAcademy.com. Anna is the go-to habits and relationship coach for entrepreneurs and trailblazers who are ready to stop relying on willpower and start c...

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The Future of Emotional Intelligence: Advancing Skills for Success

What will it take to lead, grow, and thrive in an increasingly complex and fast-changing world?

In this powerful episode of the Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast, host Vicki Noethling sits down with Dr. Robin Hills, a globally respected business psychologist and Director of Ei4Change, to explore the future of emotional intelligence and why it is no longer optional; it’s essential.

Dr. Hills has empowered more than 500,000 individuals across 195+ countries, delivering some of the most comprehensive emotional intelli...

What if the key to growing your business faster isn’t doing more—but doing less of the wrong things?

In this insightful episode of the Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast, host Vicki Noethling welcomes back Anna Brambilla to unpack one of the most powerful growth strategies for entrepreneurs and leaders: hiring the right virtual assistant.

With over 20 years of experience as a recruiter and job search coach, Anna has helped hundreds of professionals navigate career transitions with clarity and confidence. Today, she brings that expertise into the entrepreneurial space—showing coaches and consultants how to rec...

What does it really mean to lead with authenticity—especially when you’re navigating multiple identities, cultures, and expectations?

In this powerful episode of the Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast, host Vicki Noethling is joined by Lola Adeyemo, a globally recognized leader, TEDx speaker, author, and champion for inclusive leadership. Lola is the CEO of EQImindset, Founder and Executive Director of Immigrants in Corporate Inc., and COO of Sapient Logic—bringing nearly two decades of experience across Fortune 250 global STEM organizations, nonprofit leadership, and entrepreneurship.

Lola’s journey from scientist to DEI advocate and serial entrepre...

Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast
Host: Vicki Noethling
Featured Guest: Jim Carlough

Episode Title: Leaders Are Made—They Are Not Born

What truly makes a great leader—and can leadership be learned?

In this powerful episode of the Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast, host Vicki Noethling sits down with seasoned business strategist, speaker, and author Jim Carlough to explore the belief that leadership is not an innate trait, but a skill that can be intentionally developed over time.

With more than 30 years of experience transforming teams and driving sustainable busi...

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Host: Vicki Noethling
Guest: Marianne Renner

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How to Stop Your Sabotaging Self-Talk

“What if the biggest obstacle to your leadership success isn’t external at all—but the story you’re telling yourself?”

In this powerful and deeply honest episode of the Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast, host Vicki Noethling sits down with leadership coach, trainer, and speaker Marianne Renner to unpack the hidden impact of sabotaging self-talk—and how it quietly derails confidence, performance, and fulfillment.

Marianne has helped thousands...

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Host: Vicki Noethling
Guest: Jeremy Delk
Episode Title: Action Over Planning

What happens when you stop overthinking—and start taking decisive action?

In this powerful episode of Find Your Leadership Confidence, host Vicki Noethling sits down with serial entrepreneur, investor, author, and speaker Jeremy Delk to explore why action—not endless planning—is the real catalyst for success.

Since launching his first venture in 2001, Jeremy has built businesses that have generated hundreds of millions in revenue, created hundreds of high-paying American jobs, and disrupted industries rangin...

Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast
Host: Vicki Noethling
Guest: Jeremy Williams
Episode Title: Emotional Intelligence in the Era of Artificial Intelligence

What does it take to lead with confidence, humanity, and clarity in an AI-driven world?

In this timely and thought-provoking episode of the Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast, host Vicki Noethling sits down with Jeremy Williams, a certified Genos Emotional Intelligence practitioner, coach, and consultant with more than 15 years of experience helping hyper-growth organizations elevate performance, strengthen culture, and improve client retention.

Jeremy brings a unique perspective at the...