Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast Lead with Confidence
| Titre | Date | Durée | |
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| Communication Creates Your Reality — How Leaders Accidentally Tank Their Own Reputation | 24 Jun 2026 | 00:07:54 | |
Every email, meeting, and hallway conversation is building or destroying your leadership reputation. Most leaders think communication is about getting their point across. Wrong. It's about creating the perception that opens doors or slams them shut. | |||
| Executive Presence When You Don't Feel Executive — Confidence for the Uncomfortable Zones | 23 Jun 2026 | 00:07:01 | |
You earned the seat at the table, but imposter syndrome is loud in boardrooms full of suits. Here's how to project leadership confidence when you feel out of place — without faking it or losing what makes you effective. | |||
| Stop Reading Your Slides Like a Robot | 09 Jun 2026 | 00:09:46 | |
Your presentation slides aren't your script — they're your enemy if you're hiding behind them. Most conference presentations bomb because speakers become slide-reading robots instead of storytellers. Here's how to own the room with your presence, not your PowerPoint. | |||
| Courage Under Pressure in the Field and Boardroom | 08 Jun 2026 | 00:06:09 | |
Real courage isn't about being fearless — it's about acting right when pressure mounts and relationships are on the line. Whether you're facing pushback from operators, challenging a team decision, or holding firm with a difficult client, here's how to stand your ground without burning bridges. | |||
| Stop Waiting for Permission to Level Up | 05 Jun 2026 | 00:09:14 | |
Nobody's coming to save your career. While you're waiting for the perfect opportunity or company approval, your competition is investing in themselves and pulling ahead. Here's how to bet on your own growth before the outcome is guaranteed — the courage that separates leaders from followers. | |||
| Saying the Hard Thing Out Loud | 04 Jun 2026 | 00:09:15 | |
The hard truth you're not saying is the exact conversation that needs to happen. Most professionals choose temporary comfort over permanent solutions and wonder why problems keep repeating. Here's how to deliver difficult messages without destroying relationships — a framework that works in the field and the C-suite. | |||
| Imposter Syndrome Is Lying to You | 03 Jun 2026 | 00:09:10 | |
High performers feel like frauds because they're comparing their behind-the-scenes to everyone else's highlight reel. Imposter syndrome isn't about lacking skills — it's about a broken feedback loop. Here's how to recognize when that voice shows up and what to do in the moment to shut it down with real evidence, not positive thinking. | |||
| How to Walk Into a Room Like You Belong | 02 Jun 2026 | 00:09:23 | |
Your first 60 seconds in any room set the tone for everything that follows. Most professionals walk in apologetically and wonder why they struggle to command respect. Executive presence isn't about height or volume — it's about three specific things you do before you say a word that signal you belong. | |||
| The Conversation You Keep Avoiding | 01 Jun 2026 | 00:08:59 | |
Most professionals dance around the real issues at networking events and in operator meetings. They small talk their way to nowhere while the actual business sits unspoken. Here's how to name the tension everyone feels but won't say out loud — and turn awkward moments into real connections that move deals forward. | |||
| Leadership Beyond the Title: Culture, Vulnerability, and the Long Game | 04 Feb 2026 | 01:09:23 | |
In this episode of Lead with Confidence, JP sits down with Cole Patchell, CEO of Corrosion Resistant Alloys, for a candid conversation on leadership beyond the job title. Cole shares his journey from international early-career experiences to leading a growing organization — including the isolation of leadership, lessons learned from mentors (and missteps), and why culture, vulnerability, and relationships matter more than ever in today’s market. They explore:
This is a real, thoughtful conversation for leaders navigating growth, pressure, and the responsibility that comes with the seat they’re in. | |||
| The Gap vs. The Gain | 19 Nov 2025 | 00:25:41 | |
In this episode, JP Warren opens up about one of the biggest mindset traps leaders fall into — living in the gap.He shares his own experiences with comparison — not just to others, but to himself — and how that constant measurement against an ideal can quietly erode joy, confidence, and clarity.JP breaks down the difference between the gap and the gain:The Gap is when we measure progress against where we wish we were.The Gain is when we measure backward, comparing where we are today to how far we’ve already come.That shift changes everything. It replaces anxiety with gratitude, frustration with perspective, and comparison with confidence.Through personal reflection and leadership insight, JP shows how embracing “the gain” helps leaders build resilience, momentum, and connection — especially in slow or uncertain seasons.Key takeaways:- Focus on progress, not perfection.- Measure growth backward, not forward.- Confidence is built by recognizing how far you’ve come, not how far you have to go.Listen now and start leading from a place of gratitude and growth — not comparison. | |||
| LinkedIn without the BS | 22 Jun 2026 | 00:07:12 | |
LinkedIn feels fake when you'd rather be in the field than posting about wins. But hiding online costs you deals, talent, and influence. Here's how to use LinkedIn authentically without turning into a corporate cheerleader or humble-bragging your way into irrelevance. | |||
| Energy is Everything — How Your Physical Presence Changes Every Room You Enter | 19 Jun 2026 | 00:08:27 | |
Your physical and emotional energy literally rewrites how people respond to you. Most leaders show up tired, nervous, or checked out — and wonder why their teams aren't engaged. Here's how to master your energy before it costs you the big moments. | |||
| Leading Without Authority — How to Move Projects Forward When Nobody Reports to You | 18 Jun 2026 | 00:09:20 | |
You need stakeholders to buy in, but they don't work for you. Most leaders try to create systems and policies to force compliance. Here's why that backfires and what actually works when you need influence without authority. | |||
| Your Reputation Walks Into the Room First — Are You Ready for What It Says? | 17 Jun 2026 | 00:07:53 | |
Before you even open your mouth, your reputation is already talking. For energy leaders, that first impression can make or break million-dollar deals and team dynamics. Here's how to audit what your reputation actually says versus what you think it says. | |||
| Stop Pitching Features When They Need Solutions | 16 Jun 2026 | 00:07:55 | |
"We do this, this, and this" isn't a presentation — it's a feature list that puts people to sleep. Your audience doesn't care about your capabilities until they understand how you solve their specific pain. Here's how to flip from inside-out thinking to outside-in impact. | |||
| The First 90 Seconds That Make or Break Your Talk | 15 Jun 2026 | 00:09:20 | |
You have less than two minutes to prove you're worth listening to. Most presenters waste their opening with boring introductions while their audience decides whether to stay or check their phones. Here's how to hook them from the first sentence and keep them leaning in. | |||
| Use Your Body to Command the Room | 12 Jun 2026 | 00:06:58 | |
Standing behind the podium reading slides makes you forgettable. The most memorable presenters own the entire stage and use movement to drive their message home. Here's how to use physical space and body language to keep every eye locked on you instead of their phones. | |||
| Lead with the Problem, Not Your Company Bio | 10 Jun 2026 | 00:07:36 | |
Nobody cares that you were founded in 2018 with offices in three states. They care about the problem you solve. Most presentations lose the room in the first two minutes by leading with features instead of pain points. Here's how to hook them from word one. | |||