Confident Connections | Connect with Confidence Through Body Language, Verbal and Non Verbal Communication, and Leadership De

Lisa Arendell | Communication & Leadership Coach - Confidence Expert

Are you ready to build confident connections that lead to deeper relationships, stronger influence, and lasting trust - in both your personal and professional life? You know connection matters. You know communication impacts everything. But you may not be sure how to show up with confidence, read people well, or build trust quickly without feeling awkward, performative, or “salesy.” There is a more natural, human way to connect. Confident Connections is a podcast for leaders, professionals, entrepreneurs, and anyone who wants to strengthen relationships, increase influence, and feel more confident in how they show up, through what they say and how they show up. This podcast goes beyond surface-level communication tips and focuses on the real drivers of connection: •Trust •Confidence •Presence •Listening •Influence •Verbal communication and body language I love helping people understand how connection actually works through awareness, authenticity, and intention. When you understand yourself and how others experience you, conversations flow more easily, relationships deepen, and confidence becomes natural. Hey friend! I’m so glad you’re here. Confident Connections gives you practical tools, real-life examples, and simple mindset shifts to help you: •Build trust faster •Strengthen professional and personal relationships •Improve communication at work and at home •Make better first impressions •Read the room with more clarity •Use body language and presence to support what you say •Show up with confidence without trying to be someone you’re not I’m Lisa Lou, a communication and connection coach who helps people build trust and influence through confident connection. I’ve spent years helping individuals and teams understand how confidence, presence, and connection are shaped by communication, including listening, tone, and body language. What I’ve learned is this: True confidence doesn’t come from saying the perfect thing. It comes from understanding connection. When you know how to listen well, communicate clearly, and align your words with your body language and presence, you stop overthinking and start connecting in ways that feel natural and impactful. This podcast is for anyone who finds themselves asking: •Why do some conversations feel easy while others feel uncomfortable? •How do I build trust without trying so hard? •How can I communicate more confidently at work and in relationships? •How do I use body language and presence to support my message? •How do I influence without being pushy or inauthentic? •How do I feel more confident showing up as myself? Each episode of Confident Connections blends practical communication strategies, leadership insight, body language awareness, and encouragement - all designed to help you build confident connections that strengthen relationships and elevate how you show up in every area of life. So grab your favorite drink, take a deep breath, and come sit with me. Let’s talk about connection, confidence, communication, and body language, and how small shifts can lead to powerful, lasting impact.

Episodes

  1. JAN 12

    7 | The Compliment Trick to Boost Communication & Become More Charismatic for Confidence and Leadership

    How can you make a meaningful connection faster, even with someone you’ve just met? What’s the secret to starting a conversation that goes beyond small talk and becoming a communication master? In this episode, I get super practical about deepening connections, sharing my favorite tip for kicking off conversations: leading with a genuine compliment.  Whether you’re at a networking event, a party, or just meeting someone new, I explain how to go about compliments the right way which can break down walls and create instant trust and authority. If you want to stop feeling awkward in conversations and start connecting on a deeper level, this episode is for you!  Tune in now to get practical tips and inspiration for your next conversation and learn how you can make your best connection yet. Get clean, organic, sustainable and grass fed meat from my trusted source and get a discount off your first order with code: Lisalou  https://lisalouimpact.com/meat Here's my Botox alternative I've been using now for 3.5 years! Use code: lisalou for a discount https://lisalouimpact.com/frowines If you want a no sugar, high protein bone broth collagen that tastes like chocolate donates, try this and thank me later! https://Lisalouimpact.com/bonebroth  Grab Renee Marino's book: Become a Master Communicator - https://amzn.to/4sq1EfF Additional Links: Download How Not To Be Awkward Conversation Starters here: https://Lisalouimpact.com/connections If you want to unlock signals that help you make amazing connections, get hired, become unforgettable, and feel confident walking into any room...in less than 2 hours, grab my 2 Hour Confident Connection Kit here: https://Lisalouimpact.com/kit Email: info@lisalouimpact.com LI: @LisaArendell IG: Instagram.com/lisalouimpact FB: Facebook.com/lisa.arendell Website: https://lisalouimpact.com

    13 min
  2. JAN 5

    6 | Authentic Conversation Starters for Better Connection, Leadership, and Confidence in Any Environment.

    Ever find yourself stuck in awkward small talk or wondering how to make a real, authentic connection at networking events? Or maybe you just want to walk away from a conversation actually remembering more than someone’s job title?  In this episode, I’m sharing my favorite tips and go-to conversation starters for improving communication and making meaningful connections, whether you’re at a business function, party, or meeting someone new anywhere! I’ll give you actual sentences to keep in your back pocket, plus my top professional and everyday icebreakers that break the mold of typical “What do you do?” questions.  If you’re ready to ditch the awkwardness and unlock the secrets to memorable conversations, this episode is for you! Tune in now and let’s get connected! Get clean, organic, sustainable and grass fed meat from my trusted source and get a discount off your first order with code: Lisalou  https://lisalouimpact.com/meat Here's my Botox alternative I've been using now for 3.5 years! Use code: lisalou for a discount https://lisalouimpact.com/frowines If you want a no sugar, high protein bone broth collagen that tastes like chocolate donates, try this and thank me later! https://Lisalouimpact.com/bonebroth  Additional Links: Download How Not To Be Awkward Conversation Starters here: https://Lisalouimpact.com/connections If you want to unlock signals that help you make amazing connections, get hired, become unforgettable, and feel confident walking into any room...in less than 2 hours, grab my 2 Hour Confident Connection Kit here: https://Lisalouimpact.com/kit Email: info@lisalouimpact.com LI: @LisaArendell IG: Instagram.com/lisalouimpact FB: Facebook.com/lisa.arendell Website: https://lisalouimpact.com

    18 min
  3. 12/30/2025

    5 | Strategies to Develop New Friendships with Confidence as an Adult

    Ever wonder why making friends as an adult feels so much harder than it did in the sandbox? Or how to break out of post-pandemic isolation and start connecting again?  In this episode, I share my personal journey of navigating friendships and building connections thought intentional verbal and nonverbal communication as a grown-up, especially after moving 55 times and weathering the challenges of lockdown. I dive into how simple changes, like ditching my AirPods at the gym and intentionally meeting new people, shifted my perspective and opened up real friendships. I also give practical tips on remembering names and sending the right signals that say "I'm available" for genuine connection.  Plus, I share my favorite way to capture meaningful moments every week, and a story that reminded me why showing up matters, even if it doesn’t always feel like it. Ready to get back in the sandbox and make your connections count? Let's Go! If you want a no sugar, high protein bone broth collagen that tastes like chocolate donates, try this and thank me later! https://Lisalouimpact.com/bonebroth  Additional Links: Download How Not To Be Awkward Conversation Starters here: https://Lisalouimpact.com/connections If you want to unlock signals that help you make amazing connections, get hired, become unforgettable, and feel confident walking into any room...in less than 2 hours, grab my 2 Hour Confident Connection Kit here: https://Lisalouimpact.com/kit Email: info@lisalouimpact.com LI: @LisaArendell IG: Instagram.com/lisalouimpact FB: Facebook.com/lisa.arendell Website: https://lisalouimpact.com

    16 min
  4. 12/16/2025

    3 | Are You Sending "I'm Nervous" Signals? Fix Your Body Language Fast

    Ever wonder how fast people pick up on your confidence? Or how your body language might be speaking before you ever say a word? In this episode, we dive into first impressions and confidence, and how quickly they are formed. I share the science behind it, yes, it happens in less than a second, along with simple, practical ways to show up more confidently. From how you handle your phone, to posture, to reducing nervous fidgeting, these are small shifts that make a big difference. I also walk you through a powerful technique called fronting, a simple way to help others feel your presence and engagement. Plus, I share my Memory of the Week tradition and invite you to join me. If you want to feel more confident and create stronger connections right from the start, this episode is for you. If you want a no sugar, high protein bone broth collagen that tastes like chocolate donates, try this and thank me later! https://Lisalouimpact.com/bonebroth  Additional Links: Download How Not To Be Awkward Conversation Starters here: https://Lisalouimpact.com/connections If you want to unlock signals that help you make amazing connections, get hired, become unforgettable, and feel confident walking into any room...in less than 2 hours, grab my 2 Hour Confident Connection Kit here: https://Lisalouimpact.com/kit Email: info@lisalouimpact.com LI: @LisaArendell IG: Instagram.com/lisalouimpact FB: Facebook.com/lisa.arendell Website: https://lisalouimpact.com

    16 min
  5. 12/16/2025

    2 | How to Improve Charisma through Body Language and Verbal Communication

    What really makes someone charismatic? And do you have to be an extrovert to truly connect? In this episode, I break down the simple mix that creates real charisma by being intentional with both body language signals and verbal communication. When those two work together, connection feels natural, not forced. And yes, even introverts can master this. I share practical ways to balance warm and confident signals, including easy body language shifts and gestures you can use right away. I also walk you through one of my favorite exercises, Memory of the Day, and how capturing small, meaningful moments can deepen connection in powerful ways. If you want to feel more confident and leave a lasting first impression, this episode is for you. If you want a no sugar, high protein bone broth collagen that tastes like chocolate donates, try this and thank me later! https://Lisalouimpact.com/bonebroth  Additional Links: Download How Not To Be Awkward Conversation Starters here: https://Lisalouimpact.com/connections If you want to unlock signals that help you make amazing connections, get hired, become unforgettable, and feel confident walking into any room...in less than 2 hours, grab my 2 Hour Confident Connection Kit here: https://Lisalouimpact.com/kit Email: info@lisalouimpact.com LI: @LisaArendell IG: Instagram.com/lisalouimpact FB: Facebook.com/lisa.arendell Website: https://lisalouimpact.com

    20 min
  6. 12/16/2025

    1 | Connect with Confidence Through Body Language, Verbal and Non Verbal Communication, and Leadership Development

    Ever feel like you’re talking all the time… but still not truly connecting? In this very first episode of Confident Connections, I share why I made the pivot from Fit Life in Midlife to focus on something deeper: how we connect, lead, and build trust through the way we show up. I take you behind the scenes of my own story - growing up with constant moves, learning to read people quickly, and how that shaped my passion for authentic connection. You’ll also hear why John Maxwell’s work has had such a big influence on me, and how body language became a powerful tool in my leadership and communication journey. This podcast is all about simple, practical shifts you can use right away. No overwhelm. Just small changes that help you get a little better - one conversation at a time. If you’re ready to move beyond just talking and start creating real connection, this episode is for you. If you want a no sugar, high protein bone broth collagen that tastes like chocolate donates, try this and thank me later! https://Lisalouimpact.com/bonebroth  Additional Links: Download How Not To Be Awkward Conversation Starters here: https://Lisalouimpact.com/connections If you want to unlock signals that help you make amazing connections, get hired, become unforgettable, and feel confident walking into any room...in less than 2 hours, grab my 2 Hour Confident Connection Kit here: https://Lisalouimpact.com/kit Email: info@lisalouimpact.com LI: @LisaArendell IG: Instagram.com/lisalouimpact FB: Facebook.com/lisa.arendell Website: https://lisalouimpact.com

    12 min
5
out of 5
22 Ratings

About

Are you ready to build confident connections that lead to deeper relationships, stronger influence, and lasting trust - in both your personal and professional life? You know connection matters. You know communication impacts everything. But you may not be sure how to show up with confidence, read people well, or build trust quickly without feeling awkward, performative, or “salesy.” There is a more natural, human way to connect. Confident Connections is a podcast for leaders, professionals, entrepreneurs, and anyone who wants to strengthen relationships, increase influence, and feel more confident in how they show up, through what they say and how they show up. This podcast goes beyond surface-level communication tips and focuses on the real drivers of connection: •Trust •Confidence •Presence •Listening •Influence •Verbal communication and body language I love helping people understand how connection actually works through awareness, authenticity, and intention. When you understand yourself and how others experience you, conversations flow more easily, relationships deepen, and confidence becomes natural. Hey friend! I’m so glad you’re here. Confident Connections gives you practical tools, real-life examples, and simple mindset shifts to help you: •Build trust faster •Strengthen professional and personal relationships •Improve communication at work and at home •Make better first impressions •Read the room with more clarity •Use body language and presence to support what you say •Show up with confidence without trying to be someone you’re not I’m Lisa Lou, a communication and connection coach who helps people build trust and influence through confident connection. I’ve spent years helping individuals and teams understand how confidence, presence, and connection are shaped by communication, including listening, tone, and body language. What I’ve learned is this: True confidence doesn’t come from saying the perfect thing. It comes from understanding connection. When you know how to listen well, communicate clearly, and align your words with your body language and presence, you stop overthinking and start connecting in ways that feel natural and impactful. This podcast is for anyone who finds themselves asking: •Why do some conversations feel easy while others feel uncomfortable? •How do I build trust without trying so hard? •How can I communicate more confidently at work and in relationships? •How do I use body language and presence to support my message? •How do I influence without being pushy or inauthentic? •How do I feel more confident showing up as myself? Each episode of Confident Connections blends practical communication strategies, leadership insight, body language awareness, and encouragement - all designed to help you build confident connections that strengthen relationships and elevate how you show up in every area of life. So grab your favorite drink, take a deep breath, and come sit with me. Let’s talk about connection, confidence, communication, and body language, and how small shifts can lead to powerful, lasting impact.

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