The Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast with Vicki Noethling

The Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast with Vicki Noethling
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Vicki Noethling believes we need to leave the world a better place and use our gifts to make a lasting value and impact. Join us for impactful lessons and interviews that help you grow as an individual, grow your confidence, and find the positive and good within you so you powerfully and authentically become the best version of yourself. Whether you’re an introvert, extrovert, or anything in between, enjoy the journey of emerging as a leader of exception in the 21st century. Overcome your fear of public speaking. Find your authentic voice and self. Become a confident, innovative leader.

  1. 6d ago

    Chaz Wolfe on How to Become a Millionaire in Your Twenties

    How to Become a Millionaire in Your Twenties: Decisions, Discipline, and the Exceptional Life 🎙️ Podcast Episode Description What does it really take to become a millionaire in your twenties — and what matters after you reach the milestone? In Episode 762 of the Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast, host Vicki Noethling sits down with serial entrepreneur Chaz Wolfe for a candid conversation about success, discipline, decision-making, motivation, and building what Chaz calls The Exceptional Life. Chaz has built, purchased, and sold multiple seven-figure ventures across franchising, home services, real estate, and consulting. His experience has taught him that sustainable success is not created by one lucky break. It is built through disciplined choices, strong operations, integrity, a willingness to learn, and the ability to simplify what feels complex. Together, Vicki and Chaz explore the beliefs and habits that shaped his entrepreneurial journey, the business ideas and books that influenced him, what he wishes he had started doing earlier, and why he challenges the traditional idea of work-life balance. They also make room for a little fun with a spirited question about University of Kansas basketball. Whether you are building your first business, scaling an established company, or redefining what success means in your life, this episode will challenge you to examine the decisions you make every day — because exceptional results begin with intentional choices. Listen and ask yourself: What decision can I make today that my future self will thank me for? https://www.FindYourLeadershipConfidence.com/chaz-wolfe/ You’ll find more information here on Chaz, Gathering The Kings, and the various projects he’s currently working on. https://gatheringthekings.com/ Subscribe to Our Podcast Connect With Our Guest Website: https://gatheringthekings.com/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chazwolfe/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gatheringthekings/ YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@gatheringthekings Podcast: Driven to Win The post Chaz Wolfe on How to Become a Millionaire in Your Twenties: Decisions, Discipline, and the Exceptional Life first appeared on The Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast with Victoria Noethling.

  2. 6d ago

    David Aferiat on Perseverance, Identity and the Hero’s Journey

    🎙️ Podcast Episode Description What happens when the grit that built your business is no longer enough to scale it? In Episode 761 of the Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast, host Vicki Noethling talks with David Aferiat—entrepreneur, growth leader, Certified Bloom Growth Coach, and co-founder of Trade Ideas LLC—about perseverance, identity, and the Hero’s Journey of leadership. After more than 25 years of building teams, sales engines, and CEO peer networks, David understands the turning point many founders face: the business has grown, but the way the team operates has not. He explains how uncertainty can forge a stronger future self, why leadership identity must evolve as a company scale, and what teams need to say—and decide—to create clarity, trust, and accountability. David also introduces the eight elements of the Bloom Growth Operating System™: Growth Plan, People, Sales and Marketing, Meetings, Finance and Data, Technology, Process, and Relationships. These elements help leadership teams assess their capacity, expose execution gaps, and translate strategy into disciplined action. And in a fitting toast to intentional living, David challenges a few champagne myths and shares what the French understand about making joy part of everyday life. If your organization has outgrown the way it operates — or if your role no longer fits the leader that you are becoming — this conversation will help you move forward with greater clarity and confidence. Listen, reflect, and ask yourself: What must change for my leadership—and my team—to meet the next chapter? To connect with David about growth coaching, leadership transitions, or bringing clarity and accountability to your organization, visit 👉 avid.coach — and start a conversation about how your team can thrive on its Hero’s Journey. To explore wellness-focused Champagne, insider stories from artisanal producers, and the rhythms of a well-celebrated life, sign up for the Avid Vines newsletter at 👉 avidvines.com — where we talk Champagne, how to drink like an owner-grower, the entrepreneur’s journey, and our daily commitment to purpose. https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-aferiat/ Subscribe to Our Podcast Connect With Our Guest Website: https://avid.coach Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/avidvinesllc LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-aferiat/ X: https://x.com/AvidVines Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/avid_vines/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/@avidvines The post David Aferiat on Perseverance, Identity and the Hero’s Journey first appeared on The Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast with Victoria Noethling.

  3. Aug 27

    William Charles Davis on The DNA of Leadership

    🎙️ Podcast Episode Description What separates a true leader from someone who simply holds a title? In this episode of the Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast, host Vicki Noethling welcomes leadership expert, speaker, and mentor William Charles Davis for a practical conversation about the traits that shape effective leadership – and the behaviors that can quietly undermine it. Drawing on leadership experience that began with Future Business Leaders of America and expanded across corporate, academic, military, and government environments, William explores how leaders earn trust, build accountability, recognize emerging talent, and turn leadership theory into real-world action. He also examines the warning signs of ineffective and toxic leadership, the role of emotional intelligence and self-awareness, and the important distinction between leading people and merely managing tasks. If you are an executive, manager, entrepreneur, aspiring leader, or someone responsible for developing future leaders, this conversation will challenge you to look beyond position and authority and examine the habits, character, and choices that create lasting leadership impact. Key takeaways include how to identify leadership potential, which characteristics great leaders consistently demonstrate, why self-awareness is essential, whether leadership can be taught, and how to evaluate whether your own leadership is creating confidence, trust, and results. SEO Keywords leadership characteristics, great leadership, leadership development, effective leadership, toxic leadership, leadership potential, emotional intelligence in leadership, self-awareness, leadership vs management, executive leadership, future leaders, leadership accountability, trust in leadership, confident leadership Come check out our services and books by visiting our website and social media platforms. https://www.williamcdavis.net/ Subscribe to Our Podcast Connect With Our Guest Website: https://www.williamcdavis.net/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573023334183 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/williamcharlesdavis/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/williamcharlesdavis64/ The post William Charles Davis on The DNA of Leadership first appeared on The Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast with Victoria Noethling.

  4. Aug 16

    Balki Kodarapu on The Art of Storytelling in Tech Leadership

    🎙️ Podcast Episode Description What separates a technically brilliant leader from one who can truly inspire a team, influence stakeholders, and scale an organization? Often, it’s the ability to tell the right story. In Episode 759 of the Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast, host Vicki Noethling welcomes fractional CTO Balki Kodarapu for a conversation about technology leadership, scaling high-performance teams, GenAI, developing future leaders, and why communication becomes increasingly important as organizations grow. Balki helps SaaS startups scale their products from $500K to $50 million without burning through budgets—or momentum. Having helped lead four startups through hyper-growth, raised more than $150 million, delivered multiple exits, and built GenAI products powering Fortune 100 support teams, Balki knows what happens when rapid growth creates engineering bottlenecks, missed deadlines, and organizational confusion. In this conversation, Balki shares what he has learned about stepping into chaos and creating clarity, identifying the inflection points where growing teams often begin to break down, and determining which engineering productivity metrics actually matter. He and Vicki also explore the rapidly evolving world of Generative AI, attracting top engineering talent when you don’t have a recognizable brand, and identifying and developing the future leaders already sitting inside your organization. Perhaps most importantly, Balki challenges leaders to rethink one of their most valuable resources: time. His commitment to learning, reflection, and professional growth demonstrates that developing people isn’t something leaders do after the “real work” is finished—it is part of the real work. Whether you’re a founder, CTO, technology leader, entrepreneur, or executive responsible for leading people through rapid growth and change, this conversation offers practical insights for creating greater clarity, stronger teams, and sustainable momentum. Leadership Impact Takeaway: The higher you rise in leadership, the less your success depends solely on what you know—and the more it depends on your ability to help others understand where you’re going, why it matters, and how they contribute to getting there. 🎧 Listen to Episode 759: The Art of Storytelling in Tech Leadership https://www.FindYourLeadershipConfidence.com/balki-kodarapu/ Follow Balki on LinkedIn where he shares thought-leadership content at least twice a week http://www.linkedin.com/in/balki/ Subscribe to Our Podcast Connect With Our Guest http://www.linkedin.com/in/balki/ The post Balki Kodarapu on The Art of Storytelling in Tech Leadership first appeared on The Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast with Victoria Noethling.

  5. Aug 16

    Natalie Bernacchi on Mastermind Magic: Why Community is the Shortcut to Clarity, Confidence, and Growth

    🎙️ Podcast Episode Description What if the fastest path to business clarity, confidence, and growth isn’t doing more—but surrounding yourself with the right people? On Episode 758 of the Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast, host Vicki Noethling welcomes Natalie Bernacchi, Business Growth and Mindset Coach, mom, Co-Founder of The CEO Besties, and host of the Light Her Up Podcast. After more than 15 years climbing the corporate ladder and building a multi-six-figure career, Natalie’s definition of success changed when her 6-year-old daughter asked one simple question: “Mom, do you like your job?” Natalie’s answer was no—but she promised her daughter, and herself, that she was going to change that. Today, Natalie helps ambitious women create profitable, soul-aligned businesses that support the lives they want to live. Her approach combines mindset, energetics, community, and practical business strategy to help women move beyond autopilot, gain clarity, build confidence, and grow without sacrificing themselves in the process. In this conversation, Natalie and Vicki explore why entrepreneurship can feel so isolating—and why the right mastermind or community can become a powerful accelerator for personal and professional growth. You’ll discover: Why community can help entrepreneurs reach clarity faster than working alone How to recognize when you’re operating on autopilot or out of alignment Why mindset, energetics, and business strategy work more powerfully together Common misconceptions women have about profitability and purpose How masterminds create accountability, perspective, confidence, and momentum Daily practices that can help reignite passion and reduce burnout Why boundaries and non-negotiables are essential to building true freedom How to create a business that supports your life instead of consuming it This episode is an invitation to reconsider the belief that successful entrepreneurs must figure everything out alone. Sometimes your greatest breakthrough comes when you enter a room where you are challenged, supported, encouraged, and reminded of what is possible. Leadership Takeaway: You don’t have to build alone. The right community can help you see more clearly, believe more boldly, and move forward with greater confidence. This link takes you to a private 10-episode podcast series called What Is Rocketship Energy? — a transformational series where ambitious women entrepreneurs can learn what Rocketship Energy is, how to scale in alignment, and whether the mastermind is the next step for them. Inside, we dive into business strategy, mindset, and the power of community alongside powerhouse, like-minded women. https://theceobesties.com/rocketship-energy-podcast Subscribe to Our Podcast Connect With Our Guest Website: https://nataliebernacchi.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NatalieTLWC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nataliebernacchi LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nataliebernacchi/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nataliebernacchi The post Natalie Bernacchi on Mastermind Magic: Why Community is the Shortcut to Clarity, Confidence, and Growth first appeared on The Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast with Victoria Noethling.

  6. Aug 12

    Emily Jackson on Managing Global Business Relationships

    🎙️ Podcast Episode Description EPISODE 757 – Channel Management Success: Building Partnerships, Secure Businesses & Confident Leaders What if some of the most important skills for succeeding in technology aren’t technical at all? On Episode 757 of the Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast, host Vicki Noethling welcomes Emily Jackson, Sr. Channel Manager with rf IDEAS, Inc., for a conversation about channel management, relationship building, secure authentication, career confidence, and the power of a strong professional network. Emily’s career has taken her from the fitness industry to aviation, IT distribution, and IT vendor channel sales. Through each transition, one skill has remained essential: her ability to connect with people, understand their needs, and create partnerships that help others succeed. Emily explains channel management for those unfamiliar with the field and shares why strong partner relationships and exceptional customer service can become powerful drivers of business growth. She and Vicki also explore the increasing importance of secure authentication and what business leaders should understand about protecting access to their organizations. But technology is only part of this conversation. As a strong advocate for women in sales and leadership, Emily discusses challenges women may encounter in technology and sales, her own experience overcoming imposter syndrome, and why self-doubt should never determine the size of your ambitions. You’ll also discover why your professional network may be one of your most valuable career assets—and practical ways to build, nurture, and leverage relationships throughout your career. In this episode, you’ll discover: What channel management is and why it matters • How successful partnerships contribute to business growth • Why secure authentication is increasingly important • Challenges and opportunities for women in technology and sales • Strategies for moving beyond imposter syndrome • Why relationship-building remains a critical leadership skill • How to intentionally build and utilize a powerful professional network • Why confidence can become a catalyst for career growth Whether you’re an entrepreneur, sales professional, technology leader, business owner, or woman working toward your next leadership opportunity, this conversation is a reminder that your relationships, expertise, and confidence can open doors—but you have to be willing to walk through them. 🎧 Listen to Episode 757 of the Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast and discover how stronger partnerships, stronger networks, and stronger confidence can create greater opportunities for growth. https://www.FindYourLeadershipConfidence.com/emily-jackson/ Visit Emily’s website and LinkedIn profile to learn more. https://www.rfideas.com/ Subscribe to Our Podcast Connect With Our Guest Website: https://www.rfideas.com/       Emily Jackson LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-jackson-13315896/ The post Emily Jackson on Managing Global Business Relationships first appeared on The Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast with Victoria Noethling.

  7. Aug 12

    Donovan Pyle on Data-Driven Healthcare: Using Analytics to Control Costs

    🎙️ Podcast Episode Description Episode 756 — Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast Host: Vicki Noethling Guest: Donovan Pyle Title: Data-Driven Healthcare: Using Analytics to Control Costs and Improve Employee Outcomes What if one of your company’s largest expenses is also one of the least understood? For many executives, rising healthcare costs have become something they simply expect—and budget for. But what if better data, greater transparency, and a different approach to benefits could help organizations reduce unnecessary spending while improving outcomes for employees? In this episode of the Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast, host Vicki Noethling welcomes Donovan Pyle, CEO of Health Compass Consulting, author of Fixing Healthcare, and the 2025 Benefits Advisor of the Year named by the Validation Institute. Donovan challenges leaders to rethink the traditional approach to employer-sponsored healthcare. With mid-size businesses saving an average of $1,856 per employee annually through his approach, he explains why understanding the data behind your benefits program isn’t simply a financial issue — it’s a leadership responsibility. Vicki and Donovan explore the estimated 25% waste in employer-sponsored healthcare spending, what fiduciary-based advice really means, and why leaders should question the assumption that annual healthcare increases are inevitable. Donovan also explains the Total Benefits Assessment (TBA), common executive blind spots, potential conflicts within traditional brokerage relationships, and the hidden compensation structures leaders need to understand. They also move beyond cost containment to explore something bigger: economic empowerment. When organizations manage benefits strategically, the impact can extend to employee satisfaction, retention, financial well-being, and organizational trust. In this episode, you’ll discover: Where unnecessary healthcare spending may be hiding • Why data and analytics can change benefits decision-making • What fiduciary-based benefits advice means for employers • Strategies for challenging year-over-year healthcare increases • How a Total Benefits Assessment can reveal gaps and opportunities • Red flags to watch for in broker and advisor relationships • Why transparency around compensation matters • How smarter benefits decisions can strengthen both employees and the business Leadership Confidence Takeaway: Confident leadership isn’t about having every answer. It’s about knowing which questions to ask, demanding transparency, and using reliable information to make decisions that serve both your people and your organization. 🎧 Watch or listen to the full episode and discover why fixing healthcare may begin with leaders refusing to accept “that’s just the way it works.” https://www.FindYourLeadershipConfidence.com/donovan-pyle/ Donovan has an incredible resource for our listeners. If you’re an executive responsible for employee benefits, you need to know where you stand. Donovan has developed a Quick Benefits Checkup, it’s called the Total Benefits Assessment or TBA. After you’ve taken the Quick Benefits Checkup, Donovan is offering a complimentary copy of his book, ‘Fixing Healthcare: How Executives Can Save Their People, Their Business, And The Economy.’ https://assessment.healthcompassconsulting.com/tba Subscribe to Our Podcast Connect With Our Guest Website: https://donovanpyle.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donovanpyle/ The post Donovan Pyle on Data-Driven Healthcare: Using Analytics to Control Costs first appeared on The Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast with Victoria Noethling.

  8. Aug 12

    Ryan McClellan on Life-Changing Marketing Tactics for Solopreneurs

    🎙️ Podcast Episode Description Episode 755 | Ryan McClellan Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast with Vicki Noethling Episode Title: Life-Changing Marketing Tactics for Solopreneurs Episode Description What if the biggest thing holding back your marketing isn’t your strategy—but your clarity, confidence, and mindset? For solopreneurs, marketing can quickly become overwhelming. There are funnels to build, content to create, offers to refine, and countless voices telling you what you “should” be doing. But effective marketing doesn’t have to mean doing more. It starts with understanding who you serve, what you offer, and how to communicate your value with confidence. In Episode 755 of the Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast, host Vicki Noethling welcomes Ryan W. McClellan, MS, a certified Life Coach specializing in self-esteem, mindset, and leadership development. Ryan has more than 18 years of experience as a Marketing Consultant and entrepreneur, has launched and led nine businesses, and is the author of six published books. With a master’s degree in marketing and a BA in Organizational Psychology, he brings together business strategy and emotional intelligence to help people move from ideas to intentional action. Vicki and Ryan explore the difference between temporary motivation and sustainable momentum, the marketing mistakes that keep entrepreneurs stuck, and the mindset shifts that can change how you show up in your business. They also discuss how emerging entrepreneurs can begin positioning themselves as thought leaders, why so many marketing funnels fail, and how to transform scattered ideas into a clear, compelling offer people understand and want. You’ll discover: Why momentum matters more than waiting for motivation • Common marketing mistakes solopreneurs should avoid • How mindset influences the way you market, sell, and lead • What separates life coaching from therapy and consulting • How to begin establishing yourself as a thought leader • Why marketing funnels often fail—and what makes them work • How to turn scattered ideas into a clear offer that sells • Why confidence and clarity are powerful marketing advantages If you’re an entrepreneur, solopreneur, coach, consultant, or emerging thought leader who feels overwhelmed by marketing, this conversation will help you simplify your strategy, strengthen your message, and move forward with greater confidence. Because powerful marketing isn’t about being everywhere. It’s about becoming clear enough that the right people understand why you are the right person to help them. This is a Mindset Assessment that takes 2 minutes. Your score ranges between 1 and 20, and based on your results, I can determine if you need assistance adjusting the way you feel about yourself or the way you perceive the world around you. In exchange, I provide a free intro session, and from there, anyone who mentions the podcast receives 20% off any/all services. https://www.valiancecoach.com/magnet1 Subscribe to Our Podcast Connect With Our Guest Website: https://www.valiancecoach.com/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/valiancecoaching LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/rmcclellan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livecoachchat X: https://x.com/livecoachchat1 The post Ryan McClellan on Life-Changing Marketing Tactics for Solopreneurs first appeared on The Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast with Victoria Noethling.

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Vicki Noethling believes we need to leave the world a better place and use our gifts to make a lasting value and impact. Join us for impactful lessons and interviews that help you grow as an individual, grow your confidence, and find the positive and good within you so you powerfully and authentically become the best version of yourself. Whether you’re an introvert, extrovert, or anything in between, enjoy the journey of emerging as a leader of exception in the 21st century. Overcome your fear of public speaking. Find your authentic voice and self. Become a confident, innovative leader.

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