Leadership Confidence with Jennifer Cowley
Hosted by Leadership Coach Jennifer Cowley, this podcast focuses on helping women in leadership trade perfectionism for unshakeable confidence. Each week, Jennifer delivers science-backed mindset tools and professional insights to help listeners stand firm in their values, learn from mistakes, and pivot with grace. The show aims to silence imposter syndrome, own unique value, and lead with fearless influence.
Episodes
Episode 17: Stop Reacting to Change and Own the Future Instead with Jacinta Robinson
Host: Jennifer CowleyGuest: Jacinta RobinsonWelcome to Episode 17 of the Leadership Confidence Podcast with special guest Jacinta Robinson. Following a 15-year career in national security, Jacinta is now a futures coach, strategic advisor, speaker, and the founder of Future Pivots.We explore the critical, yet often overlooked, leadership skill of futures literacy and why anticipating change is ess
Ep 16: Navigating Power Dynamics and Using Your Voice Where it Matters with Jo Tarnawsky
Host: Jennifer CowleyGuest: Jo TarnawskyWelcome to Episode 16 of the Leadership Confidence Podcast with special guest Jo Tarnawsky. Following a 25-year career as an Australian diplomat and senior government executive, Jo is now a strategic advisor and the founder of This Is Leadership.We explore how to read the unseen power dynamics in your workplace and why supporting other professional women is
Ep 15. The Hidden Workplace Behaviour Undermining Your Leadership: Facing Upward Bullying and Reclaiming Your Leadership Authority with Maureen Kyne
Host: Jennifer CowleyGuest: Maureen KyneHave you ever managed a direct report who consistently withheld vital information, challenged your authority in team meetings, or spread subtle rumours to senior executive leadership?When team friction occurs, high-achieving leaders often look inward first. We question our communication, wonder if we are being too tough, or fall into the trap of imposter syn
Ep 14: Staying grounded even on your worst day. Resilience and Unapologetic Visibility with Alicia Louise Lillington
Host: Jennifer CowleyGuest: Alicia Louise Lillington, IT Change Management Consultant, Speaker, and AdvocateIn this episode of The Leadership Confidence Podcast, Jennifer Cowley sits down with Alicia Louise Lillington to unpack what it truly takes to navigate severe life curveballs, manage career pressure, and step into unapologetic visibility.After navigating a serious health diagnosis and cancer
Ep 13: The uncomfortable experience of 100% failure with Trisha Gorman
In the first guest episode of the Leadership Confidence Podcast, host Jennifer Cowley sits down with Trisha Gorman for an in-depth exploration into the realities of modern female leadership, corporate governance, and personal resilience.Trisha candidly reflects on her career journey, starting with her early transition from a senior executive role in the public sector to high-stakes commercial bank
Ep 12: The Subtle Art of Influence.
In this final instalment of the Leadership Confidence Framework, host Jennifer Cowley completes the three-step journey (Breaking Barriers, Building Value, and Being Seen) by delving into the subtle art of influence.Influence is often misunderstood as power, rank, or the ability to dominate a room. In reality, real influence is the invisible currency that allows you to shift perspectives, shape con
Ep 11: 3 ways you are ruining your credibility in meetings
“Confidence does not come from being flawless, because you are never going to get it perfect. Stop trying to perfect the unperfectible. Confidence comes from knowing that you can handle whatever comes next.”Do you ever feel like you need to be the loudest person in the room to be heard? Or perhaps you believe that to step into a senior role, you have to mimic aggressive, traditional leadership sty
Ep 10: Build Confidence in 2 Minutes - How to build genuine confidence during high-stakes moments
You have done the deep mindset work. You understand your unique value, and you know what you bring to the table. Then a last-minute meeting drops onto your calendar, your heart rate spikes, your throat tightens, and the familiar wave of self-doubt threatens to pull you under.In this episode of the Leadership Confidence Podcast, Jennifer Cowley breaks down why simple willpower fails when your nervo
Ep 9: Finding your Genius - Identify your Strengths to add value in every situation.
“You need to do it the unique way that you have of doing things, that unique combination of experience and skills and knowledge that you have is how you would succeed when you step up into that role.”Episode OverviewTrying to be the smartest person in the room is the fastest route to burnout, decision fatigue, and imposter syndrome. Imposter syndrome convinces you that to be a legitimate, respecte
Ep 8: Is fear holding you back? - The real reason you believe you’re not good enough.
“Perfection is unattainable. Waiting until you feel 100 per cent ready means you will never take the opportunity. It is never going to be the perfect moment.”Episode OverviewImposter syndrome and negative self-talk are not character flaws, capability gaps, or proof that you do not belong. They are biological threat responses triggered by one core emotion: fear.In this final instalment of Step 1 (B
Ep 7: How do I stop telling myself I’m not good enough?
Welcome to episode seven of the Leadership Confidence Podcast. In this session, Leadership Coach Jennifer Cowley continues exploring step one of the Leadership Confidence Framework: Breaking Barriers.If you struggle with an internal critic that narrates your workday, logs your minor stumbles, and ignores your wins, you are dealing with deeper negative self-talk. In this episode, Jennifer separates
Ep 6: How do I stop doubting myself?
Welcome to episode six of the Leadership Confidence Podcast. In this session, Leadership Coach Jennifer Cowley dives into the first step of the Leadership Confidence Framework: Breaking Barriers.If you have recently stepped into a promotion, taken on higher-stakes responsibilities, or expanded your leadership footprint, you have likely encountered that persistent inner voice telling you that you a
Ep. 5 Here is your Sign to Embrace the Imperfect
Welcome to episode five of Leadership Confidence with Jennifer Cowley, the final instalment in our launch week intro series.In this episode, Leadership Coach Jennifer Cowley steps away from formal scripts to deliver a raw, candid look behind the scenes of starting something new. Statistically, most podcasts fail before reaching their fourth episode. By stepping up, pushing through technical glitch
Ep 4: Stepping Into Leadership Presence and Strategic Influence
Welcome to episode four of Leadership Confidence. In this session, Leadership Coach Jennifer Cowley guides you through Step 3 of the Leadership Confidence Framework: Being Seen.This episode marks the transition into the most elevated level of your professional journey, shifting focus from internal adjustments to external impact. If you struggle to get your contributions recognised, find yourself a
Ep 3: Finding Your Genius and Activating Confidence Amplifiers
Welcome to episode three of Leadership Confidence. In this session, Leadership Coach Jennifer Cowley guides you through Step 2 of the Leadership Confidence Framework: Building Value.This episode shifts the focus from managing internal limitations to actively identifying your unique strengths and professional worth. If you struggle to articulate what you bring to the table, or feel anxious when mee
Ep 2: Breaking through your Internal Glass Ceiling
Welcome to episode two of Leadership Confidence. In this session, Leadership Coach Jennifer Cowley takes a closer look at Step 1 of the Leadership Confidence Framework: Breaking Barriers.This episode untangles the modern struggle of Imposter Syndrome. If you find yourself procrastinating, polishing documents to an unnecessary standard, or slipping into micromanagement because you are afraid of bei
Ep 1: Welcome to Leadership Confidence with Jennifer Cowley
Welcome to the absolute first episode of Leadership Confidence. In this inaugural session, Executive Coach Jennifer Cowley shares her journey from navigating 15 years in the Australian public service to founding the ethical online fashion label Peak Women, illustrating why typical management checklists fail to build true authority.This episode introduces a refreshing, person-first philosophy desig
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