Episodes

  • Ep 124: What If You Didn’t Doubt Yourself?

    Ep 124: What If You Didn’t Doubt Yourself?
    Feb 19 2026
    💭 What if the only thing standing between you and your next accomplishment is self-doubt? Then this episode of the TRANSFORM YOUR CONFIDENCE show is for you, entitled: “What If You Didn’t Doubt Yourself?” Our founder Raj Girn sits down with Julie DeLucca-Collins, a dynamic business strategist, TEDx speaker, #1 award-winning author of Confident You, Top 50 Over 50 Podcaster, and founder of ‘Go Confidently Services’ and ‘Casa De Confidence Productions’. From C-level executive to global thought leader, Julie has dedicated her life’s work to helping women entrepreneurs build profitable, purpose-driven businesses rooted in clarity, confidence, and aligned action. If you’ve ever questioned whether you’re ready, capable, or “good enough” then this episode is for you! — 💥 In this conversation, we unpack: ✨ What confidence really means (beyond the hype and hustle) ✨ The most common confidence blockers women leaders face ✨ ‘Queen Bee Syndrome’ and ‘Tall Poppy Syndrome’ and how to break the cycle ✨ Leadership habits high performers consistently practice that you can too ✨ How Tiny Habits®, CBT, and Positive Intelligence reshape mindset to mastery level ✨ Emotional intelligence and how to use it in today’s leadership needs ✨ Practical advice for women feeling stuck or unsure of their next move — 🎧 LISTEN: Search ‘TRANSFORM YOUR CONFIDENCE’ on Apple + Spotify 📺 WATCH: YouTube + Facebook via “The Open Chest Confidence Academy” — 👇 If this resonated: 💌 Share it with a woman who needs this reminder and subscribe to our YouTube channel so you never miss an episode when we launch them every 3rd Thursday of the month . . . oh, and give us a five star rating on podcast platforms too (thank you, we SO appreciate your support) — ✨ Learn more about Julie, her book Confident You, and her work here: https://www.goconfidentlycoaching.com #TransformYourConfidence #JulieDeLuccaCollins #RajGirn #WomenInLeadership #MindsetMatters #ConfidenceForWomen #EntrepreneurialLeadership #ClarityAndConfidence #WomenWhoLead #TheOpenChestConfidenceAcademy #PodcastEpisode
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    50 mins
  • Ep 123: The Truth Within The Lie That We Tell Ourselves

    Ep 123: The Truth Within The Lie That We Tell Ourselves
    Jan 21 2026
    💭 What if the biggest thing holding you back . . . is a lie you learned to live with? 🔥 NEW FULL EPISODE of the TRANSFORM YOUR CONFIDENCE podcast is now live! In this powerful conversation, we explore Leadership & Advocacy through the lens of truth, alignment, and self-trust in an episode entitled: “The Truth Within The Lie That We Tell Ourselves" This week, our founder Raj Girn is joined by Dana Grant, an International Master Life & Business Coach, best-selling author, co-founder of the multi-million-dollar brand Cali’Flour Foods, and host of The Dana Grant Show. From overcoming illness and addiction, to building a soul-aligned empire, Dana’s journey is a masterclass in what happens when women stop shrinking, stop apologizing, and start trusting their truth. This episode is for every woman who’s achieved a lot, yet still feels called for more—without knowing how to honour it. — 💥 This conversation unpacks: ✨ The hidden lies women are taught around power and success ✨ How to recognize when you’re living someone else’s version of “winning” ✨ The difference between ego-driven growth and soul-led expansion ✨ Why guilt often shows up when women desire more, and how to release it ✨ What intuitive leadership really looks like in practice ✨ How to stop shrinking and start expanding without apology ✨ Navigating imposter syndrome once and for all ✨ Trusting divine timing when the plan falls apart ✨ Turning awareness into aligned action, not just insight — 🎧 LISTEN: Search ‘TRANSFORM YOUR CONFIDENCE’ on Apple + Spotify 📺 WATCH: YouTube + Facebook via “The Open Chest Confidence Academy” — 👇 Did this conversation resonate with you? 💌 Share it with a woman who’s ready to step into her truth 🗣 Which “lie” are you unlearning right now? — ✨ Learn more about Dana, her book The Truth Within The Lie, and her ecosystem here: https://www.danagrant.com — #TransformYourConfidence #DanaGrant #RajGirn #WomenInLeadership #IntuitiveLeadership #TruthAndAlignment #ConfidenceIsAPractice #WomenWhoLead #TheOpenChestConfidenceAcademy #PodcastEpisode #LeadershipAndAdvocacy
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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • Ep 122: Why The Science Of Bravery Is A Gamechanger For Women

    Ep 122: Why The Science Of Bravery Is A Gamechanger For Women
    Sep 18 2025
    Discover how courage isn’t just a feeling, it’s a trainable mindset. 🔥 NEW EPISODE of the TRANSFORM YOUR CONFIDENCE podcast is now live! This week, we’re joined by JILL SCHULMAN — U.S. Marine Corps veteran, keynote speaker, and expert in the science of bravery. With a Master’s in Applied Positive Psychology and a forthcoming book titled The Science of Bravery, Jill combines research-backed tools with lived experience to help women embrace their boldest, most authentic selves. This one’s for every woman who’s ever felt torn between playing it safe and finally showing up fully. — 💥 Hosted by our founder RAJ GIRN, this conversation unpacks: ✨ What bravery actually is and why most of us misunderstand it ✨ How women express courage in silence, visibility, and resistance ✨ The bravery behind setting boundaries, taking up space, and being underestimated ✨ How societal norms condition fear and how to unlearn them ✨ Vulnerability as power (not weakness) ✨ The difference between bravery and recklessness in leadership and life ✨ The role of community in calling forth collective courage ✨ Why Jill says bravery can (and must) be practiced — 🎧 LISTEN: Search ‘TRANSFORM YOUR CONFIDENCE’ on Apple + Spotify 📺 WATCH: YouTube + Facebook via 'The Open Chest Confidence Academy' — 👇 Know a woman standing on the edge of her next brave move? 💌 Tag her below 🗣 What does bravery look like in your life right now? Check out what Jill has going on here: https://www.jillschulman.com — #TransformYourConfidence #RajGirn #JillSchulman #ScienceOfBravery #WomenInLeadership #BraveWomenRise #VulnerabilityIsPower #ConfidenceForWomen #PositivePsychology #CourageMindset #TheOpenChestConfidenceAcademy #PodcastDrop
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    54 mins
  • Ep 121: How To Build A Purpose Driven Community For Women

    Ep 121: How To Build A Purpose Driven Community For Women
    Aug 20 2025
    💭 How To Build A Purpose Driven Community For Women AND why combining profit and purpose might just be the smartest model of all. 🔥 NEW EPISODE of the Transform Your Confidence podcast is out now! We’re joined by Klaudia Zinaty — founder of the Women Empowerment Awards and Women Empowerment Foundation. In just a few short years, Klaudia has built a brand that sells out events months in advance, attracts major sponsors, and uplifts a thriving community of women through both for-profit and not-for-profit models. She’s a full-time educator, single mom, visionary leader, and living proof that impact doesn’t require perfect conditions, just clarity of mission. — 💥 Hosted by our founder Raj Girn, this conversation explores: ✨ How Klaudia launched a standout awards gala in a saturated market ✨ What makes the Women Empowerment Awards so sought-after ✨ The mission and structure behind her Foundation and who it serves ✨ Business model breakdowns: for-profit vs. not-for-profit ✨ What most people misunderstand about building true community ✨ Her advice for women who want to lead, but don’t know where to start ✨ How she balances full-time work, motherhood, and entrepreneurial growth — 🎧 LISTEN: Search ‘TRANSFORM YOUR CONFIDENCE’ on Apple + Spotify 📺 WATCH: YouTube + Facebook via ‘The Open Chest Confidence Academy’ — 👇 Know a woman dreaming of building a brand or movement with impact? 💌 Tag her below 🗣 What does purpose-driven look like to YOU? — #TransformYourConfidence #RajGirn #KlaudiaZinaty #WomenEmpowermentAwards #PurposeDrivenLeadership #CommunityBuilding #WomenWhoLead #ConfidenceForWomen #TheOpenChestConfidenceAcademy #PodcastDrop
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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • Ep 120: Why Personal Coaching Is A Game Changer To Building Confidence

    Ep 120: Why Personal Coaching Is A Game Changer To Building Confidence
    Jun 26 2025
    💭 “Why Personal Coaching Is A Game Changer To Building Confidence” (And how the right kind of coach can unlock your leadership potential, for real.) 🔥 NEW EPISODE of the TRANSFORM YOUR CONFIDENCE podcast is live now! This week, we’re joined by ABIRAMBIKA RAVIVARMAN, founder of Human Systems At Work, President of the International Coach Federation’s Toronto Chapter, systems leadership & team coach… and yes, a Guinness World Record holder 🏆 Abi has spent years helping professionals (especially women) build unshakable confidence, navigate workplace dynamics, and lead with clarity and conviction. Her perspective on coaching is equal parts grounded, transformational, and vital in today’s leadership landscape. — 💥 Hosted by our founder Raj Girn, this episode explores: ✨ Why personal coaching is a critical tool for building confidence ✨ The unique difference between coaching, therapy, and mentoring, and why it matters ✨ The power of ICF-certified coaching vs. uncertified guidance ✨ How to know if you need a coach and what to look for when choosing one ✨ The Resilient Flow method for leaders navigating tough environments ✨ What “Human Systems At Work” does, with a real-world case study ✨ Why boundary-respecting coaching is a non-negotiable in safe transformation — 🎧 LISTEN: Search ‘TRANSFORM YOUR CONFIDENCE’ on Apple + Spotify 📺 WATCH: YouTube + Facebook via The Open Chest Confidence Academy — Check out what Abirambika has going on here: https://www.abirambika.com/ 👇 Know a woman who could benefit from real confidence coaching? 💌 Tag her below 🗣 Have you ever worked with a coach? Tell us what you learned from the experience! — #TransformYourConfidence #RajGirn #AbirambikaRavivarman #WomenInLeadership #ICFCoach #PersonalCoaching #ConfidenceForWomen #LeadershipCoaching #HumanSystemsAtWork #ResilientFlow #CertifiedCoach #TheOpenChestConfidenceAcademy #PodcastDrop
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    48 mins
  • Ep 119: Insights On Leadership From The 1st Female CEO On The Toronto Stock Exchange

    Ep 119: Insights On Leadership From The 1st Female CEO On The Toronto Stock Exchange
    Jun 12 2025
    💭 Insights On Leadership From The 1st Female CEO On The Toronto Stock Exchange A rare, behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to rise (and stay) at the top. 🔥 NEW EPISODE of the TRANSFORM YOUR CONFIDENCE podcast is now live! This week, we’re joined by SHEELAGH WHITTAKER, the first female CEO of a company listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange, and a fierce advocate for equity in leadership. She’s lived the journey from boardroom bias to breakthrough, and now, she’s opening up about what it really took to rise through the corporate ranks before it was common (or even accepted) for women to do so. If you’ve ever felt like you’re the “only one” in the room, this is for you. — 💥 Hosted by our founder, Raj Girn, this episode dives into: ✨ What corporate Canada looked like for women when Sheelagh started ✨ Her biggest lessons navigating bias, glass ceilings, and boardrooms ✨ The difference between confidence gaps and competence gaps ✨ How leadership looks different through a feminine lens ✨ Why motherhood and leadership can coexist - and how ✨ Her new book: Through the Glass Ceiling: Reflections on Feminism from the C-Suite ✨ What men need to understand about true equity vs. performative equality — 🎧 LISTEN: Search ‘TRANSFORM YOUR CONFIDENCE’ on Apple + Spotify 📺 WATCH: YouTube + Facebook via “The Open Chest Confidence Academy” — Check out what Sheelagh has going on here: https://www.sheelaghwhittaker.com/ 👇 Know a woman navigating leadership in a male-dominated space? 💌 Tag her below! 🗣 Share your thoughts! Do you think leadership should look different across genders? — #TransformYourConfidence #RajGirn #SheelaghWhittaker #WomenInLeadership #FeminismInTheWorkplace #CorporateCanada #ConfidenceGap #LeadershipForWomen #CSuiteWomen #TheOpenChestConfidenceAcademy #PodcastDrop
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Ep 118: The First, The Best, Or The Only – How To Build A Brand That Attracts The Right Customer Every Single Time!

    Ep 118: The First, The Best, Or The Only – How To Build A Brand That Attracts The Right Customer Every Single Time!
    May 29 2025
    💭 “The First, The Best, Or The Only – How To Build A Brand That Attracts The Right Customer Every Single Time!” We unpack it ALL in this week’s NEW EPISODE of the Transform Your Confidence podcast! 🔥 Joining us is powerhouse brand strategist Isabelle Mercier — a 2x TEDx speaker with over 4 million views, and the marketing genius behind some of the most recognizable legacy brands in the world, including HSBC, A&W, IMAX, and more. Known for cutting through the noise with strategy that actually converts, Isabelle shares what works NOW — and how you can claim your space as “The First, The Best, or The Only.” — 💥 Hosted by our founder Raj Girn, this episode dives into: ✨ The difference between branding, marketing & positioning — demystified ✨ When and how to apply each in your client acquisition journey ✨ How to rebrand if you're pivoting — and why timing is everything ✨ The mindset shift women need to confidently lead & make big decisions ✨ How to build a brand that thrives even in unpredictable economies ✨ Why "being the only" might be your strongest competitive edge — 🎧 LISTEN: Search ‘TRANSFORM YOUR CONFIDENCE’ on Apple + Spotify 📺 WATCH: YouTube + Facebook via The Open Chest Confidence Academy — 👇 Know someone building a brand or rebranding right now? 💌 Tag her below 🗣 Drop a comment — are you the first, the best, or the only in your space? — #TransformYourConfidence #RajGirn #IsabelleMercier #BrandStrategy #FeminineLeadership #ConfidenceForWomen #BrandingVsMarketing #WomenInBusiness #WomenWhoLead #TheOpenChestConfidenceAcademy #PodcastDrop
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Ep 117: How Are Women In Leadership Different Than Men?

    Ep 117: How Are Women In Leadership Different Than Men?
    May 14 2025
    💭: “How Are Women In Leadership Different Than Men?” We talk all about it in the NEW EPISODE of the TRANSFORM YOUR CONFIDENCE podcast! 👑🔥 This week, we’re joined by Urmi Hossain — a published author, speaker, and passionate advocate for women’s empowerment. Urmi is the Social Media Lead for the Women in Leadership organization’s Victoria B.C. chapter and serves as Campaign Manager at Femme Influence, where she amplifies the voices of emerging women leaders. A firm believer in continuous growth, she’s also a long-time member of Toastmasters, where she’s held roles as both President and VP of Education. Urmi’s work is rooted in helping women build the confidence to lead, speak up, and step fully into their power — on their own terms. — 💥 Hosted by our founder Raj Girn, this convo dives into: ✨ Why leadership isn't “one-size-fits-all” ✨ How women naturally lead with emotional intelligence ✨ How Toastmasters helped Urmi become a confident communicator ✨ Why public speaking is a secret weapon for women in power ✨ The myth of “performative leadership” vs authentic presence — 🎧 LISTEN: Search ‘TRANSFORM YOUR CONFIDENCE’ on Apple + Spotify 📺 WATCH: On The Open Chest Confidence Academy YouTube + Facebook — 👇 Know a woman stepping into leadership? 💌 Tag her below 🗣 Drop your thoughts in the comments — are women leaders different than men? — #TransformYourConfidence #RajGirn #UrmiHossain #WomenInLeadership #FeminineLeadership #ConfidenceForWomen #EmotionalIntelligence #PublicSpeakingForWomen #Empowerment #PodcastDrop #TheOpenChestConfidenceAcademy
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    42 mins