The Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast with Vicki Noethling

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Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast

Guest: John D. Marvin
Theme: How to Learn the Voice of the Customer
Host: Vicki Noethling

In today’s competitive world, understanding the voice of the customer isn’t just important—it’s essential for lasting success. In this episode, host Vicki Noethling sits down with John D. Marvin, President and CEO of Texas State Optical (TSO), to explore what it truly means to listen, adapt, and lead with the customer at the heart of every decision.

John has been with TSO since 1992 an...

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Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast
Host: Vicki Noethling
Guest: Betsy Pepine
Episode Title: Redefining Life on Your Terms

In this powerful episode, Vicki Noethling sits down with Betsy Pepine—award-winning entrepreneur, author of the best-selling book Breaking Boxes: Dismantling the Metaphorical Boxes that Bind Us, and founder of Pepine Realty, one of the nation’s top-producing real estate teams. Recognized by Inc. 5000 and The Wall Street Journal, Betsy has built an empire across real estate, education, and philanthropy—all while staying true to her values of purpose and service.

Betsy sha...

🎙 Episode Title: Getting Help to Lead in Business

In this episode of the Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast, host Vicki Noethling sits down with Tiffany Rosik, the powerhouse CEO of a women-owned project management consulting firm that’s redefining how organizations approach digital transformation. With years of experience in the technology industry, Tiffany and her team specialize in aligning new technology platforms with strategic business goals, helping clients streamline operations, reduce redundancy, and make informed, future-focused decisions.

Their mission is simple yet profound: empower businesses to thrive long after the consulting engagement ends.
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Title: Hope, Hard Work, and Taking Chances
Guest: Tiffany McQuaid

Midwest grit meets Florida sunshine! In this inspiring episode, host Vicki Noethling welcomes Tiffany McQuaid—bestselling author of The 10th Degree, Founder/President/Broker of McQuaid & Company, and a true champion of dreams. Tiffany’s story is one of resilience, creativity, and community. From selling Little Debbie cakes as a kid to leading one of Florida’s most successful real estate companies, she’s proven that hope and hard work can turn big dreams into reality.

Tiffany share...

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In this inspiring episode of The Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast, host Vicki Noethling sits down with Ann Marie Ybarreta, a true pioneer in weight training for women and seniors. With over 45 years of experience, Ann Marie continues her father’s legacy of empowering people of all ages to discover strength, confidence, and vitality through her innovative fitness system — Diodatics.

From her beginnings at her father’s women-only gym in Canada to managing health clubs across California, Ann Marie has seen firsthand how strength training transforms not just bodies, but lives. Today, she brings her...

Setting Boundaries That Build Confidence and Prevent Burnout
Guest: Barb Nangle – Boundaries Coach, Speaker, and Founder of Higher Power Coaching & Consulting, LLC

In this insightful follow-up episode, host Vicki Noethling welcomes back Barb Nangle, a powerhouse boundaries coach and host of Fragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12-Step Recovery. Barb shares her transformative journey from decades of codependency and people-pleasing to becoming a thriving entrepreneur and coach helping others reclaim their time, energy, and self-worth.

Together, Vicki and Barb explore how leaders, entrepreneurs, and executives can set healthy boundaries without guilt or fear—learning to s...

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The Master Key to Leadership and Business Growth
In this inspiring episode of The Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast, host Vicki Noethling welcomes Israel Duran — business growth partner, speaker, and trainer who empowers purpose-driven leaders and organizations to profit with purpose.

Israel shares how his 3-step proven framework helps entrepreneurs and corporate teams align purpose with actionable strategies for lasting success. Listeners will discover how servant leadership, meaningful communication, and clarity of vision can unlock extraordinary growth — both personally and professionally.

Tune in to uncover the “master key” that transforms leaders into...

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Episode Title: Empower Your Inner Voice: From Critic to Coach
Guest: Arlene Cohen Miller

In this inspiring episode of the Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast, host Vicki Noethling welcomes Arlene Cohen Miller — a Work-Life Balance Coach, Professional Certified Coach (ICF), attorney, Certified Meditation Facilitator, and Transformational Holistic Counselor.

Arlene guides listeners through the process of transforming their inner critic into their most supportive coach. Drawing from her diverse expertise, she shares practical tools for managing stress, cultivating gratitude, and achieving harmony in both personal and professional life. Learn how to stay ce...

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Episode Title: Unlocking the Potential Within You
Guest: Vesela Mangeyna

What if the key to unlocking your potential wasn’t about doing more—but becoming more aligned with who you truly are?

In this episode of the Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast, host Vicki Noethling sits down with Vesela Mangeyna, a transformational guide who helps individuals achieve holistic success through emotional mastery, self-awareness, and balanced living. With a background spanning finance, corporate leadership, and life coaching, Vesela brings a rare blend of analytical insight and intuitive wisdom to her work.

Ves...

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Episode Title: AI: Where to Start to Become AI Enabled
Guest: Nicole Hilgenkamp
Host: Vicki Noethling

In this powerful episode of the Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast, host Vicki Noethling welcomes Nicole Hilgenkamp, a dynamic leader in corporate transformation, procurement, and AI innovation. With over 20 years of experience helping organizations navigate digital transformation, Nicole brings a wealth of insights into how leaders can embrace the AI revolution with confidence and clarity.

Nicole shares her inspiring journey—from breaking barriers as a woman in a male-dominated industry to becoming a respect...

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Episode Title: Matt Gerlach on Healing from Trauma to Build an Abundant Life
Podcast: Find Your Leadership Confidence with Vicki Noethling

What if true success isn’t about achievement—but alignment?
In this deeply inspiring episode, host Vicki Noethling speaks with Matt Gerlach, Founder & CEO of Rise to Your Worth, about his powerful journey from trauma and depression to emotional freedom and abundance. Matt reveals how he went from debilitating panic attacks to scaling his business to nearly $1 million a year by healing the root causes of his pain.

Through h...

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In this inspiring episode of the Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast, host Vicki Noethling speaks with Isabelle Fortin, a leadership expert whose journey spans from the Royal Canadian Air Force to the boardroom. Isabelle’s decade of military service shaped her belief that leadership is about people — not power. When she entered the corporate world, she was struck by a lack of collaboration and empathy, leading her to create a business model that champions human-centered leadership.

With over 30 years of combined military and business experience, Isabelle helps leaders unlock the potenti...

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Episode Title: The Key to a Fulfilling Retirement
Guest: Wendy Leggett, PCC — Owner of Conflux Retirement Coaching

What does it really take to enjoy retirement beyond the numbers?
In this enlightening episode, Vicki Noethling sits down with Wendy Leggett, Professional Certified Coach and expert in non-financial retirement life planning, to explore how to create a retirement filled with purpose, connection, and vitality.

With 25 years of corporate sales leadership and certifications from The Retirement Project, Retirement Life Plan, and Positive Intelligence, Wendy helps clients navigate one of life’s biggest transitio...

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Episode Title: 17 Seconds to Wellness and Success
Guest: Jenny Harkelroad
Host: Vicki Noethling

What if it only took 17 seconds to transform your life? In this inspiring episode, host Vicki Noethling sits down with Jenny Harkelroad, #1 best-selling author, speaker, and mind-change expert, to reveal how a single moment of focused thought can shift your reality.

Jenny shares her extraordinary story—from surviving a near-fatal fall that broke her back to rebuilding her life through the power of the mind. Discover the 17-Second Rule, learn about the three minds that influence your de...

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Episode Title: Getting More Customers from the Web

What does it take to thrive at the intersection of exploration, entrepreneurship, and innovation? In this episode, host Vicki Noethling sits down with Bert Terhart—soldier, sailor, scientist, adventurer, serial entrepreneur, and author—whose life story reads like an epic adventure novel.

Bert has sailed solo, non-stop around the world, paddled 7,800 km across Canada by foot and canoe, and logged more than 50,000 miles of blue-water sailing. But his passion doesn’t stop at adventure—he’s also the CEO of LeadBr...

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Episode Title: Mentoring with Dr. Deborah Heiser

What happens when mentorship transforms from a personal connection into a global movement?
In this inspiring episode of The Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast, host Vicki Noethling sits down with Dr. Deborah Heiser, Applied Developmental Psychologist, TEDx Speaker, author, consultant, and Founder of The Mentor Project—a groundbreaking organization connecting top experts with learners around the world.

Dr. Heiser shares her powerful journey to building a community where mentorship transcends generations and industries. Together, they explore what true mentorship is (and isn’t), the diffe...

Title: Implementing a Sales Process That Prioritizes Relationships and Authenticity | Gui Costin | FYLC Podcast

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In this episode of the Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast, host Vicki Noethling interviews Gui Costin, CEO and founder of Dakota, who has helped clients raise over $40B while transforming what it means to build authentic, people-first sales processes.

Gui shares insights from his books Millennials Are Not Aliens and The Dakota Way, highlighting how leaders can:

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Episode Title: Compassionate Business with Dr. Bruno Cignacco

What if compassion was the secret ingredient to lasting business success?

In this episode of the Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast, host Vicki Noethling sits down with Dr. Bruno Roque Cignacco (PhD) international business consultant, speaker, coach, and author of The Art of Compassionate Business (Routledge, 2023, 2nd Edition).

With over 20 years of experience advising and training hundreds of companies in international trade and marketing, Dr. Cignacco reveals why compassion is not only good for humanity but also good for business. He s...

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Episode Title: Unlocking Business Success with Clear Vision

Life threw Eric Asbeck more than a few curveballs—divorce, cancer, career pivots—but instead of breaking him, these experiences shaped his mission to help others.

From engineering and corporate business to entrepreneurship, Eric’s journey is fueled by resilience, adaptability, and a passion for helping others grow their ideas into purposeful businesses.

In this inspiring conversation with host Vicki Noethling, Eric shares why a clear vision is the key to business success and how to avoid the common pitfalls that keep en...

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Episode Title: Leading with Resilience and Innovation

In this episode of the Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast, host Vicki Noethling sits down with Victoria Pelletier, a 20+ year corporate executive, board director, and current Managing Director at Accenture. Nicknamed the “Turn Around Queen,” Victoria has made a career of driving psychological and business transformations that restore profitability, foster innovation, and shift mindsets toward growth.

Victoria shares insights from her extraordinary journey—from becoming one of the youngest COOs at 24, to President by 35, and CEO by 41. Recognized globally for her leadership, she has received ac...

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Episode Title: Leading with Resilience and Innovation

In this episode of the Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast, host Vicki Noethling sits down with Victoria Pelletier, a 20+ year corporate executive, board director, and current Managing Director at Accenture. Nicknamed the “Turn Around Queen,” Victoria has made a career of driving psychological and business transformations that restore profitability, foster innovation, and shift mindsets toward growth.

Victoria shares insights from her extraordinary journey—from becoming one of the youngest COOs at 24, to President by 35, and CEO by 41. Recognized globally for her leadership, she has received ac...

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Episode Title: The Promotion Playbook
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What does it really take to rise in your career beyond just “working hard”? In this episode, host Vicki Noethling sits down with Tabatha Jones, CEO of Empowered Leadership Coaching, keynote speaker, and author of Promotion Ready in 3 Months: The Women’s Guide to Career Advancement. With over 20 years of corporate leadership experience, Tabatha has guided women at companies like Comcast, Cisco, PG&E, and Tyson to break through barriers, secure promotions, and claim their seat at the table.<...

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Episode Title: Burnout-Proof Leadership
In this empowering episode of the Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast, host Vicki Noethling sits down with Healing and Leadership Coach Denise Lee to explore how leaders and solo entrepreneurs can transform challenges into breakthroughs. With over a decade of coaching experience, Denise blends no-nonsense strategies with compassionate guidance to help business owners simplify decision-making, overcome obstacles, and lead with confidence.

Together, they unpack how unresolved emotional traumas impact leadership clarity, why cultivating self-awareness is the key to unlocking blind spots, and how leaders can build resilience without falli...

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Episode Title: Building a Brand That Sells

What does it take to go from stocking shelves in Macy’s to building brands for NBA stars, NFL players, and international entrepreneurs? In this inspiring episode of the Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast, host Vicki Noethling welcomes entrepreneur and online coach Jared Jennings.

Jared is the founder of Phantom Brands, where he’s built powerful identities for athletes like Marvin Bagley III and Jalyn Armour-Davis, while also creating his own brand worn worldwide by stars like John Summit and Lonnie Walker IV. But his story...

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Episode Title: How to Find the Right College
Guest: Dr. Pamela Ellis, The Education Doctor®

Finding the right college can feel overwhelming—for both students and parents. In this inspiring episode of the Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast, host Vicki Noethling sits down with Dr. Pamela Ellis, award-winning educator, best-selling author of What to Know Before They Go, and trusted advisor known as The Education Doctor®.

With over 500 campus visits and a proven track record—95% of her students admitted to their top-choice schools with an average of $75,000 in scholarships—Dr. Ellis shares...

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Episode Title: Unlocking Potential: Empowering High-Level Executives and Entrepreneurs
Guest: David Waldas

What if you could align your life with your true self, not just the roles you’ve been told to play? In this powerful episode of the Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast, host Vicki Noethling sits down with David Waldas, psychic channel, author, and globally recognized leader in holistic personal development. David is the creator of the Aligned Living System, a proven methodology that helps high-level executives and entrepreneurs move beyond external pressures and step into authentic alignment.

David s...

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Title: How to Use History to Develop Personal Character
Guest: Paul Hemphill

What if the greatest lessons in life were hidden in the pages of history—and could transform the bond between parent and child? In this inspiring episode of the Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast, host Vicki Noethling welcomes best-selling author, speaker, and videographer Paul Hemphill.

Paul shares how he uses compelling true stories—particularly from the Battle of Gettysburg—to spark meaningful conversations, teach leadership, and build character across generations. With a unique focus on parents and teens, Paul explai...

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Episode Title: Community Engagement and Philanthropy
Guest: Chelsea Chatts

What does it mean to embrace a new home and fully invest in its people, culture, and future?

In this inspiring episode, host Vicki Noethling sits down with Chelsea Chatts, Southern author, content creator, and community leader in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

After relocating from the San Francisco Bay Area in 2022, Chelsea found not only her voice as a writer—debuting her poetry collection Mud Water Will Rise—but also her calling as an advocate for community engagement. Through i...

Episode Title: The Leadership Revolution: Thriving in the New World of Work
Guest: Vanessa Judelman

What does it really take to thrive as a leader in today’s fast-paced and complex world of work? In this inspiring episode of the Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast, host Vicki Noethling speaks with Vanessa Judelman, President of Mosaic People Development, speaker, consultant, and bestselling author of Mastering Leadership—What It Takes to Lead in Today’s Fast-Paced World.

With over two decades of experience, Vanessa has guided leaders across industries—from Campbell’s Soup and The United Nations to...

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Title: Winning from the Inside Out: How to Change Your Inner Landscape to Shift the External Outcome

What if the key to transforming your external world lies within? In this inspiring episode of the Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast, host Vicki Noethling sits down with Martine Cohen—attorney turned transformational coach, Reiki Master, ThetaHealing Practitioner, and bestselling author of No More Layers.

Martine’s personal journey of self-healing and profound self-discovery gave her a deep understanding of the brain and energy systems. Today, she equips executives, coaches, and leaders with strategies, brain hac...

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Episode Title: Move from Management to Leadership in Your Business
In this episode of the Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast, host Vicki Noethling sits down with Eden Lovejoy, the visionary behind the Virtual GM Matrix. Eden is transforming the way business leaders approach management by offering an innovative system that empowers teams to step into ownership and accountability.

Instead of choosing between hiring a dedicated manager or shouldering every responsibility yourself, Eden introduces a third way—working with your business instead of constantly managing in it. Through the Virtual GM Matrix, she helps l...

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Title: From Success to Significance: Leadership Strategies
Guest: Dane Deutsch

What does it take to move from achieving success to living with true significance? In this episode of the Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast, host Vicki Noethling welcomes Dane Deutsch, a leadership expert, coach, and author of Coach-Ability and the Tricycle Effect. With over 40 years of experience spanning leadership, technology, coaching, and military service, Dane shares why character-driven leadership is the foundation of lasting impact.

Dane introduces his signature framework, The Tricycle Effect, a practical model designed to help leaders maint...

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Episode Title: From Trauma to Triumph
Guest: Jessie Torres

What if the pain you’ve endured could become the foundation of your greatest strength? In this empowering episode of the Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast, host Vicki Noethling sits down with Peak Performance Coach and Life Strategist Jessie Torres. For nearly two decades, Jessie has guided thousands of high achievers worldwide to unlock their deepest potential and discover what she calls “Fierce Grace.”

Jessie shares how to transform trauma into triumph by embracing mindset, emotional intelligence, energy, and strategy with authen...

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Title: Building a Business from Ground Up

What does it take to walk away from a thriving corporate career at Google and build a successful business from scratch? In this inspiring episode of the Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast, host Vicki Noethling sits down with Merve Hokamp, an ICF and EMCC accredited executive and business coach who has guided leaders from Amazon, McKinsey, and innovative startups like Hiiguru and Visualist.

With over 500 hours of coaching experience and a decade of leadership at Google, Merve shares how resilience, strategy, and bold decis...

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The Art of Self-Discovery: Unlocking Your Authentic Self Through Art Journaling

What if your journal could become a mirror to your soul—helping you uncover hidden truths, silence your inner critic, and embrace change with joy and creativity?

In this inspiring episode of the Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast, host Vicki Noethling sits down with transformational coach, speaker, and author Susan Hensley to explore how art journaling can guide us through life’s transitions. With decades of experience as a corporate executive, HR leader, and coach, Susan shares her wisdom on harnessin...

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Title: Optimistically Persistent
Guest: Ed Doherty

What does it really mean to live with optimism and persistence—no matter your age or circumstances? In this inspiring episode of the Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast, host Vicki Noethling sits down with Ed Doherty, founder of Ambrose Landen Consulting, whose career spans leadership roles in business and nonprofit organizations. Ed shares his remarkable journey: from serving as a CHRO of an 11,000-employee company and president of a $22M restaurant business, to running his first marathon at age 70 and publishing his debut book at 72.

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Storytelling with Bintou Kaba

What if your story could heal, inspire, and transform not just your life—but the lives of countless others?

In this episode of the Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast, host Vicki Noethling sits down with Bintou Kaba, a recent graduate of Lehman College with a degree in Business Administration, specializing in Marketing. Beyond her academic achievements, Bintou is a passionate storyteller through books, songs, poetry, and short films.

She shares her journey of self-discovery, the power of informational interviews, and how creative expression became both her c...

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Episode Title: Building Trust and Safe Spaces for Vulnerable Leadership

What does it take to lead with authenticity in a diverse and ever-changing world? In this episode of the Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast, host Vicki Noethling sits down with Dr. Joel Pérez—executive coach, consultant, speaker, and author of Dear White Leader: How to Achieve Organizational Excellence through Cultural Humility.

With over two decades of leadership experience in higher education and a passion for helping leaders and organizations thrive, Dr. Pérez shares powerful insights on identity-conscious leadership, creating...

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Episode Title: 3 Reasons Why Brands Must Align with Gen Z’s Ethical Demands

What happens when an entire generation decides that ethics matter more than brand loyalty? In this thought-provoking episode of the Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast, host Vicki Noethling sits down with Michelle Causton—a Fellow of the Chartered Professional Accountants, MBA graduate, speaker, and educator—whose mission is to foster ethical leadership and authentic communication.

Michelle shares her insights into how Gen Z is reshaping the marketplace with their values, forcing brands to reconsider their strategies or risk losing...

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5 Overlooked Root-Causes of a Slow Metabolism – with Dr. Jessie Hehmeyer

What if the reason your metabolism feels “stuck” has nothing to do with willpower—or even diet and exercise? In this episode of the Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast, host Vicki Noethling sits down with Dr. Jessie Hehmeyer, physician and founder of Well Empowered, to uncover the hidden factors that often sabotage health and vitality.

Dr. Hehmeyer shares her data-driven, heart-centered Functional Medicine approach, revealing how a root-cause strategy can transform not just your weight but your overall well-being. From breaking free of the “...