Confidence Within

About Confidence Within

Are you struggling with the fear of public speaking even though you're generally confident as an experienced and knowledgeable professional or entrepreneur? Does your imposter syndrome kick in when all eyes are on you? Do you find it difficult to speak with authority and assertiveness in meetings and presentations? If this sounds familiar, you're in the right place! The reason I know the feeling so well is that I used to be terrified of public speaking myself. As a software engineer turned high-level manager turned entrepreneur, it took me years to finally overcome my public speaking fears. And I can tell you right now, it had nothing to do with common advice like pushing through fear or practicing endlessly. Instead, I developed genuine speaking confidence rather than "pretend" confidence, and I started coaching others on how to do the same. The Confidence Within podcast is a weekly run of bite-sized, digestible public speaking confidence tips, strategies, and expert-led career and business advice to help you outdo your long-sought professional goals and develop unshakeable confidence within.

Publisher

Victoria Lioznyansky

Category

business · education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

10 Jan 2023

Latest episode

23 Jun 2026

Latest episodes

53 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   23 Jun 2026

   #052: The Art of Ethical Influence: Interview with Sales Psychology Expert Dan Rochon

   Whether you're presenting an idea to senior leadership, interviewing for a promotion, leading a team, or growing a business, you're selling something every day. The problem? Most people think influence means persuading, convincing, or pushing their agenda. But what if the most effective way to influence others is to stop selling altogether? In this episode of the Confidence Within podcast, I sit down with Dan Rochon, keynote speaker, sales psychology expert, and author of Teach to Sell: Why Top Performers Never Sell – And What They Do Instead. Dan shares his unique approach to ethical influence and explains how leaders can gain buy-in, build trust, and inspire action without feeling manipulative or salesy. In this episode, we discuss: ✔️ How to make better decisions under pressure using Dan's "Pre-Decision Compass" framework ✔️ Why influence is more effective than persuasion ✔️ The three-step communication model that helps build trust and alignment ✔️ How to gain buy-in for your ideas before you walk into the meeting ✔️ The difference between ethical influence and manipulation ✔️ How to position yourself for promotions and leadership opportunities ✔️ Why asking better questions is often more powerful than having better answers Whether you're a corporate professional, leader, entrepreneur, or someone looking to become a more confident communicator, this episode will give you practical tools to influence with authenticity and impact. 📖 Learn more about Dan and his book Teach to Sell at: https://www.teachtosellbook.com (https://www.teachtosellbook.com) ⭐ LET'S CONNECT! ⭐ Get my FREE GUIDE "5 Proven Steps You Can Take to Boost Your Public Speaking Confidence Right Now": https://www.byvictorial.com/5steps Book a STRATEGY CALL WITH ME to learn how I help high-level professionals, executives, and entrepreneurs boldly advance their career or business by obliterating public speaking anxiety from within and showing up with genuine confidence, authority, and influence: https://www.byvictorial.com/strategy-session Website: https://www.byvictorial.com/ (https://www.byvictorial.com/) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-lioznyansky/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-lioznyansky/)

2. 

   21 Apr 2026

   #051: Mastering Stress and Focus at Work: Interview with Clinical Psychologist Dr. Gregory T. Obert

   Do you ever feel overwhelmed, mentally scattered, or like your focus disappears right when you need it most? In high-pressure environments, it's not just your skills that matter. It's your ability to manage your mind. And yet, most of us were never taught how to actually do that. In this episode of the Confidence Within podcast, I sit down with Dr. Gregory Obert, clinical psychologist and founder of the Royal Oasis Psychotherapy Institute, to break down the psychology behind stress, burnout, and mental overload, and more importantly, how to regain control. With over 15 years of experience working with individuals in high-pressure environments, Dr. Obert shares practical, science-backed techniques to help you calm your nervous system, sharpen your focus, and perform at your best when it matters most. In this episode, we discuss: ✔️ Why stress hijacks your focus and how to take back control ✔️ The connection between your nervous system and your performance ✔️ Simple, practical mindfulness techniques that actually work in real life ✔️ How to regulate your emotions in high-pressure situations ✔️ Tools to think clearly, make better decisions, and avoid burnout This episode is packed with actionable strategies you can start using immediately to feel more calm, focused, and in control no matter what's happening around you. ⭐ LET'S CONNECT! ⭐ Get my FREE GUIDE "5 Proven Steps You Can Take to Boost Your Public Speaking Confidence Right Now": https://www.byvictorial.com/5steps-podcast Book a STRATEGY CALL WITH ME to learn how I help high-level professionals, executives, and entrepreneurs boldly advance their career or business by obliterating public speaking anxiety from within and showing up with genuine confidence, authority, and influence: https://www.byvictorial.com/strategy-session Website: https://www.byvictorial.com/ (https://www.byvictorial.com/) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-lioznyansky/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-lioznyansky/) Connect with Dr. Gregory T. Obert: Practice Website: https://www.royaloasispi.com/ Podcast: https://www.royaloasispi.com/podcast Book: https://www.amazon.com/Man-Bench-Gregory-T-Obert-ebook/dp/B01BQL3YT0 Socials: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregorytobert/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregorytobert/) https://www.instagram.com/drgtobert/ (https://www.instagram.com/drgtobert/) https://x.com/DrGTObert (https://x.com/DrGTObert)

3. 

   4 Jun 2025

   #050: How to Be More Assertive When You Speak

   Host Victoria Lioznyansky explores assertive communication, defining it against aggression and passivity, while providing strategies to overcome barriers like fear of judgment, ultimately helping listeners speak up confidently.

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YouTube views

2,189

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 58 / 100

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53

Social presence

0

YouTube

74

Engagement

81