Being a TEDx speaker may be on your bucket list, but Roya Bashier explains that you need more than a good story to get onstage. It’s all about service. As the Executive Director for TEDxMinneapolis, Roya shares a behind-the-scenes look at TEDx and what makes an excellent candidate for the stage. Roya’s experience as a Sudanese-American born in Oman and how h ... Show More
Apr 22
The Hidden Cost of Indecision
Indecision isn’t neutral, it’s expensive. In this episode, Karen breaks down how hesitation shows up in leadership and why waiting for certainty is often the very thing costing you opportunities, confidence, and influence. If you’ve ever overthought a decision, delayed action, or ... Show More
16m 5s
Mar 25
The Power of Possibility: Expanding What You Believe Is Available to You
What if the real limitation isn’t your ability—but what you believe is possible? In this episode of Ignite Your Confidence, Karen explores how expanding your sense of possibility transforms the way you think, speak, and lead. Many high-achieving professionals unknowingly operate ... Show More
19m 39s
Apr 2024
Marian Baldini - Kencrest: Leading a 90-Day Miracle
<p>In this episode, Dr. Laura Sicola interviews Marian Baldini, the CEO and president of Kencrest, a human services and early learning provider. Marian shares her experiences and insights on leadership communication, including the importance of enrolling people to their giftednes ... Show More
26m 50s
Jun 2024
Making the Most of Your PR and Communications with Maha Abouelenein
<p>For today’s discussion, we have a very special Alpha guest with us. She is a titan in the world of entrepreneurship, PR and communications. Our guest is none other than Maha Abouelenein, who has over 30 years’ worth of experience transforming brands, individuals and the way th ... Show More
47m 11s
Dec 2024
Throwback: Persistence and Bravery with Advent International’s Jaimee Michaud
Join us for this throwback episode from Season 3 with Jaimee Michaud, Head of Portfolio Digital at Advent International, a global private equity firm. Making career decisions driven by fear can lead us astray. Instead, we need to be courageous and persistent, seizing new opportun ... Show More
23m 16s
Jun 2025
From Extreme Introvert to TEDx Speaker Coach CEO | Juanita Wheeler's Personal Brand Blueprint
Juanita Wheeler is the CEO and Head of Speaker Coaching at TEDx Brisbane and founder of Full & Frank, where she helps coaches, consultants, entrepreneurs, and agency owners who struggle with fear of public speaking and audience engagement to confidently communicate their ideas, g ... Show More
44m 6s
Aug 2025
From Believing to Achieving
<p>In this episode of <b>The Impostor Syndrome Files</b>, we explore how to bridge the gap between believing and achieving and what it really takes to pursue your potential, even when the path ahead is unclear. My guest this week is Adam Haston, entrepreneur and author of <em>The ... Show More
32m 50s
Oct 2025
The Hardest Pivot I Ever Made, with Spencer Stuart’s Lisa Caswell
What happens when the support you need comes from someone you least expect?For Lisa Caswell, that moment came with an invitation to a surprise meeting halfway across the world. Today, Lisa is a Partner at Spencer Stuart, where she helps companies attract top Silicon Valley talent ... Show More
29m 47s