From Self-Doubt to The Confident Leader – A Preview

05/12/25 • 4 min

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🎙 COMING SOON – New Podcast Episode Preview
What does it really take to grow from self-doubt to confident leadership?
In this upcoming episode of Life & Leadership Connected, I sit down with Ana Larrea-Albert—leadership expert, professor, and author of The Confident Leader—to talk about the mindset shifts, frameworks, and self-awareness that transform not just how we lead, but who we are.
This short clip gives you a taste of what’s coming—real talk, honest reflection, and tools you can apply in your own leadership journey.
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🗓️ Full episode releases: May 15
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The Power of Story, Leadership, and Legacy — with Dr Danny Brassell - Full Episode

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Welcome to Life & Leadership Connected—a podcast about living and leading with purpose, clarity, and impact.
Today’s episode is one I truly enjoyed recording. I had the pleasure of sitting down with Dr. Danny Brassell, an internationally recognized speaker, author, trainer, and storytelling expert.
Danny has spent decades helping people—from classrooms to corporate stages—rediscover the joy of learning, the power of story, and the importance of authentic leadership.
In our conversation, Danny shares his personal journey from journalism to teaching to becoming a globally sought-after speaker. We explore why storytelling is more powerful than statistics, how to lead with humor and heart, and how routines and self-discipline form the foundation of lasting influence.
We also talk about legacy—what it really means to serve others, and why your failures, not just your successes, are the keys to building connection and trust.
Whether you’re a young professional finding your voice, or a leader trying to grow in influence and impact, this episode will give you practical wisdom and fresh inspiration.
So grab a notebook—or just lean in—and enjoy this rich and joyful conversation with Dr. Danny Brassell.
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🎧 The Confident Leader: A Two-Part Conversation with Ana Larrea-Albert - Part 1

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Part 1: From Self-Doubt to Confident Leadership – with Ana Larrea-Albert
In this special two-part episode, I sit down with Ana Larrea-Albert—leadership expert, professor, and author of The Confident Leader—to explore what it truly means to lead with clarity, authenticity, and confidence.
👉 Part 1 takes us through Ana’s personal leadership journey, the roots of self-doubt, and how values, mindset, and coaching can unlock lasting confidence.
👉 Part 2 dives into transformational mindset shifts like Fly Mode vs. Bee Mode, as well as her powerful frameworks LEAD and PRGA, designed to help leaders grow with purpose and emotional intelligence.
Whether you're a new leader or looking to reconnect with your purpose—this two-part conversation is filled with practical insight, honest stories, and wisdom you can apply right away.
Detailed description of Part 1:
In Part 1 of this empowering conversation, I’m joined by Ana Larrea-Albert, leadership and organizational development expert, professor, and author of "The Confident Leader: From Self-Doubt to Authentically You"
Ana shares her inspiring journey from being a "non-leader" to a confident voice in the leadership space. We talk about the power of self-awareness, the role of mindset, and how coaching and aha moments can radically transform how we lead ourselves and others.
Together, we explore:
- Why self-doubt is common—even among high achievers
- The building blocks of confidence: values, mindset, strengths
- Why authenticity isn’t about perfection, but about self-compassion
- How mentoring and serving others can shape your leadership journey
- Real stories from coaching that brought transformation
If you're a rising leader, wrestling with imposter syndrome, or seeking to lead with more clarity and confidence—this episode will meet you where you are.
To learn more from Ana Larea-Albert, connect with her on social media:
- You find her book at: www.theconfidentleaderbook.com
- You can learn more of her Confident Leader Lab at: https://paperbell.me/ana-larrea-albert
If this episode spoke to you—or if you know someone who needs this message—share it forward. Whether it’s a teammate, employee, or friend, you can point them to:
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Life & Leadership Connected Podcast - From Self-Doubt to The Confident Leader – A Preview

Transcript

Ana Larea-Albert00:00:00.090

From being uh a performer, right? An individual performer to all of a sudden my performance needing to be around, how do I empower my team? So that was an important jump. Thanks to that question, I'm doing a little bit of these moments, leapfrog moments in my career. Really the main difference between the non-leader to the leader role has been that shift of focus from it's about me and my performance and my numbers and me fulfilling