In this very personal and candid conversation Shanenn Bryant, a relationship confidence expert shares what most people won't say out loud. This is a needed conversation and I invite you to listen and share this out. Shanenn discusses the issue of jealousy in relationships suggesting that it is often a symptom of deeper personal issues rather than a direct result of a partner's actions. Shanenn said that as relationships become more serious, the stakes are higher and jealousy can intensify. She l...
Nov 01, 2024•36 min•Ep. 57
In today’s episode, Rob Fornango, founder of F1 Analytics, shares his personal journey through extreme burnout and how he discovered the path to work-life balance. Rob doesn’t just share his own transformation but offers insight into recognizing burnout in your team and how to address it before it takes a toll on performance. From pivoting his career to find fulfillment to challenging the common "work hard, play hard" narrative, Rob’s story is a must-listen for anyone looking to build a healthie...
Oct 15, 2024•37 min•Ep. 56
In this heartfelt episode, I have a candid conversation with Chet Gladkowski—an author, hope dealer, and storyteller extraordinaire. Chet brings us along on a deeply personal journey, sharing stories that will resonate with anyone who has ever faced heartbreak, failure, or moments of doubt. Chet opens up about a pivotal moment during a ball game, where one simple comment from his father shifted the way he saw hope—and almost caused him to give up on hope entirely. It’s a powerful reminder of how...
Sep 15, 2024•45 min•Ep. 55
In this episode, Sharon interviews Robert Christiansen a leadership and career coach, creator of The Gift app and founding partner of Motive For Life. They explore the deep connection between self-worth and career success, their personal journeys of overcoming self-confidence and self-worth issues and how these struggles shaped their careers. Robert discusses the creation of his self-worth app, The Gift , which offers daily affirmations to help users shift towards a more positive mindset and dev...
Aug 13, 2024•50 min•Ep. 54
Join us for an inspiring and insightful conversation as I sit down with Kirsten Farrell, Director of The Goodman Center. Kirsten brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in communications and marketing, teaching professionals how to connect with their audience and make a significant impact. In this episode, Kirsten shares her journey from Hollywood actress to leading The Goodman Center, where she has facilitated countless workshops and webinars for prestigious clients like The Robert Wood Joh...
Aug 03, 2024•38 min•Ep. 53
In this episode of Called to Confidence, we delve into the powerful topic of shedding the harmful labels others place on us, such as "failure," and how to break free from their grip. Drawing insights from my book, The Girl in the Garage: 3 Steps to Letting Go of Your Past, I share actionable steps to break up with harmful labels. Join me as we learn to reclaim our identities and choose words that uplift and inspire us. Grab a copy of my book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/8tbMc5S Thank you for being ...
Jun 09, 2024•15 min•Ep. 52
In this episode, I'm reading chapter 11 from my book, The Girl In The Garage: 3 Steps To Letting Go Of Your Past. Have you ever considered that the power to choose what you want is actually your superhuman power? It holds the ability to completely change the trajectory of your life. In this episode I'll share with you how powerful your choices are and some things to consider about what you will hold onto and let go of. Thank you for being a part of my community. Interested in personal developmen...
Jun 02, 2024•15 min•Ep. 51
I'm a daydream believer...wanna know why? Because daydreams aren't just daydreams, they are snapshots of what God has planned for us. You may think that longing in your soul was from you, but God created you for a divine purpose and wired you different than the other 7 billion people on the planet. He created you for specific things that only you can do the way you do it. Think of a singer - many people can sing, but not just anyone can belt out 🎼 like Pavarotti or Luke Bryan. See how broad the...
May 02, 2021•6 min•Ep. 50
Here's a 2 minute tip on why you need to make decisions based on your core values. Need a confidence boost? Go to sharonhughes.net and grab your freebies: "4 Steps To A More Confident You" and "How To Work Through The Hard Things". Thank you for being a part of my community. Interested in personal development? Check out my Kingdom Confidence Method Membership . Connect with me here: https://sharonhughes.net Grab your FREE Confidence workbook...
Apr 29, 2021•3 min•Ep. 48
Have you ever felt the sting of rejection? Unfortunately most of us have multiple times and quite often it can leave lasting emotional damage. Rejection expert, speaker and Bible teacher Ami Loper joins me for a candid conversation and shares her very personal struggle with rejection at a young age and how craving love changed her life. Points from Ami: The symptoms of rejection Many are living in an emotional war zone How religion capitalizes on fear Believing you are loved and wanted by God Co...
Apr 09, 2021•34 min•Ep. 47
Joining me once again is my good friend Steve Verburg, President of Dale Carngegie Orange County. Steve has been coaching, speaking and helping leaders develop their skills for over 20 years. I really like to pick Steve's brain and he indulged me once again, I know you will learn so much from this candid conversation that you can implement immediately. Key takeaways: What is 360* leadership and why is it needed? Why coaching isn't just for athletes. Why equipping people to lead will save your bo...
Apr 07, 2021•38 min•Ep. 46
What happens when Kevin Sorbo comes on the show? An amazing candid conversation that is an absolute delight. Kevin rose to fame and became a household name for his roles as Hercules, Captain Dylan Hunter in Andromeda, and Kull in Kull the Conqueror, but in this interview his guy next door - hometown roots and faith shine through. Since leaving the screen as an action hero he has dedicated himself to creating inspirational family movies such as Soul Surfer the story of surfer Bethany Hamilton who...
Feb 15, 2021•41 min•Ep. 45
Hey there friends, I'm glad you're here. It's time to develop your confidence and experience a deeper self-worth in three key areas of your life: your mind, your faith and your leadership. You may not be sure what you believe, you may feel on top of your game as far as your mindset goes, or you may struggle to pull yourself together - that's totally ok and you're in the right place. As far as leadership goes, you don't have to be in the C suite to qualify; parents, Girl Scout leaders and soccer ...
Feb 14, 2021•4 min•Ep. 44
Gina Gardiner's story is one of sheer will to create a happy life even while facing a tragic situation after a serious skiing accident. She speaks with such passion and conviction, you'll be convinced you can overcome your obstacles too! Get ready to soak up the wisdom of a mentor while being challenged to become your very best. She has been featured on ABC, NBC, BBC, and the Wall Street Journal to name a few. Connect with Gina at https://genuinely-you.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/genuinel...
Jan 28, 2021•28 min•Ep. 43
This is part two of one of the most fascinating and candid conversations I've ever brought to the show. To say Stacy Raske is brave is an understatement. She fought the odds that were stacked against her and she won. Now she helps others break free from the dark side of perfectionism. From hitting rock bottom, drinking, binging and cutting to a healthy, successful author and business coach; this interview reveals what lurks beneath the surface of so many broken hearts. Main takeaways from Stacy:...
Sep 27, 2020•32 min•Ep. 42
This is part one of one of the most fascinating and candid conversations I've ever brought to the show. To say Stacy Raske is brave is an understatement. She fought the odds that were stacked against her and she won. Now she helps others break free from the dark side of perfectionism. From hitting rock bottom, drinking, binging and cutting to a healthy, successful author and business coach; this interview reveals what lurks beneath the surface of so many broken hearts. Main takeaways from Stacy:...
Sep 27, 2020•33 min•Ep. 41
Talking with Zahra Cruzan is like talking to your college bestie. She's smart, warm, kind and shares her triumphs and trials. In this candid conversation, former restaurant owner turned Branding entrepreneur shares the mindset shift she made to overcome her fears and take back control of her life. Key takeaways Zahra nails down in her bestie over coffee style: Overcoming the "do you like me factor" The power of enjoying what you've created The difference between working it and playing it Choosin...
Sep 24, 2020•43 min•Ep. 40
After taking some time away, I felt it was time to break my silence and get back to doing what I do best. Its with deep respect for the losses our country has recently experienced that I share this episode. As we face things we've never faced before and find it harder to focus than before, I'm bringing some words of encouragement in hope we can find a little spot of normal in our day. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you and as always, I wish you every good thing. Thank you for being a pa...
Jun 04, 2020•13 min•Ep. 39
Have you ever been derailed or had a curve ball thrown at you and you didn't know how to get back on track? In this 3 part mini-training we're going to look at how to regain your focus and move forward after thinking you're out of the game. Key takeaways: you don't have to completely start over where are you looking? what distractions do you need to eliminate? What is your next right step? Thank you for being a part of my community. Interested in personal development? Check out my Kingdom Confid...
Mar 01, 2020•13 min•Ep. 38
Hey friends, grab a coffee and enjoy this conversation...when I hit record, I didn't expect what we fleshed out. Its profound and thought provoking. This episode is In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King JR.'s legacy. I'm honored to have my friend Marcus "Goodie" Goodloe back on the show to discuss his book, Kingmaker, Applying Dr. Martin Luther King JR.'s Leadership Lessons in Working with Athletes and Entertainers. If you've been listening for a while you know I'm absolutely fascinated with leader...
Jan 20, 2020•42 min•Ep. 37
Here's why you shouldn't give up your daydream even if you think it won't happen. The truth is you literally can't help daydreaming! Does that surprise you? According to a recent study led by Harvard psychologists Daniel Gilbert and Matthew A. Killingsworth, people let their minds wander 47% of the time they are awake. As a life coach it is in my blood to help my clients set and reach goals and yes that includes those daydreams that are in your thoughts nearly half of your awake time.Here's what...
Jan 13, 2020•16 min•Ep. 36
In the spirit of giving this holiday season I'm interviewing PK Kersey who saw a need and decided to make a difference by starting a non-profit, "That Suits You". In this interview PK shares why he started That Suits You and how something as simple as having a suit is out of reach for many men. He also explains the emotional and financial effects that follow when you can't dress appropriately for a job interview. Maybe you've never considered that a suit and tie could completely change someone's...
Dec 29, 2019•23 min•Ep. 35
Difficult conversations are all around us and you might find yourself avoiding them, but that's not really an option if you're leading a team, want better relationships, and are focused on personal development. So what can you do? Enter Adrian Koehler, Senior Partner at Take New Ground - he thrives on this stuff, it's in his blood to help leaders develop their skills while living out integrity and excellence. Adrian has trained and developed leaders at NIKE, Virgin Hyperloop One, Oprah Winfrey N...
Dec 07, 2019•53 min•Ep. 34
Have you ever heard of Leadership Dysfunction Disorder? I hadn't until I came across Steve Verburg's article on the topic. Steve is the co-owner of Dale Carnegie Orange County, an author, speaker, consultant, coach and corporate trainer. In this candid conversation Steve shares the advice he'd give to a someone just starting their leadership career and the biggest lesson he's learned in his career. Take-aways from Steve: Creating white space for thinking Knowing who you are Why self reflection i...
Nov 22, 2019•35 min•Ep. 33
Imagine leading 850 sworn officers and a total staff of over 1,200 personnel, how would you prepare? In this candid conversation, Chief Robert Luna of Long Beach, California Police Department shares his leadership journey and the path that started in 1985 as a Reserve Officer. The insights Chief Luna shares is a guide for everyone in a leadership role, he is a true servant leader. He shares his heart for the men and women that show up to serve everyday, what it's really like to put on a uniform ...
Nov 19, 2019•34 min•Ep. 32
This is truly one of the most fascinating interviews I've ever done. Scott Shay who carved out a name for himself on Wall Street unpacks his second passion in this candid conversation; the question of faith, to believe or not to believe. Scott has a very diverse background; he has spoken at TedX Wall Street, Google, he's the co-founder of Signature Bank New York, and the author of In Good Faith: Questioning Religion and Atheism just name a few things he's done! The son of a Holocaust survivor, S...
Nov 10, 2019•51 min•Ep. 31
Joining me again to drop leadership strategy and truth is my good friend Garrett Lowe, a NextGen Pastor at Living Word Community Church. Friends, Garrett is not your run of the mill Pastor, nope. I call him a reality Pastor, one who's not afraid to say this is real and it's really hard! I interviewed Garrett on Ep.008 and we dove deep into creating a balanced, purposeful life. We hit topics like addiction and creating space for relationships. Today we're talking about the leader's role in creati...
Nov 01, 2019•54 min•Ep. 30
It's football season and this episode with Keyen Lage of the Kansas City Chiefs is gonna rock the gladiator sport and how you view masculinity. Football fans, you're going to love this, guys- you absolutely need to hear this, and ladies you're going to learn things you didn't know about the men you love. Keyen Lage spent his life dreaming of playing football and when he made it to the NFL playing for the Kansas City Chiefs as a linebacker his dreams were shattered. Keyen turned everything around...
Oct 18, 2019•45 min•Ep. 29
Do you struggle to communicate effectively with the team you lead or in your personal life? Do you want to lead well and foster stronger relationships? Enter Shola Kaye, an international speaker and coach with a corporate background in the tech industry. Shola knows first hand how difficult it can be to connect with diverse groups of people and communicate for the greatest impact and influence. She is the go-to trainer for helping technical teams up their client facing skills and has worked with...
Sep 28, 2019•33 min•Ep. 28
In this episode I'm joined by Jennifer Watson the creator of Life Revolution Summit for a candid conversation on taking your power back to create a healthy life you love. Jennifer is a health and wellness coach that focuses on self leadership, post-trauma growth, and intuitive and spiritual management. She's passionate about helping others tune into their intuition and get clear on their life's purpose. Key points from Jennifer: Realize that just because someone has letters behind their name, it...
Sep 14, 2019•40 min•Ep. 27
