The Climb: Leadership Development and Confident Leader Podcast

The Climb: Leadership Development and Confident Leader Podcast

Hosted by Rahul Karan Sharma — Leadership Expert for Confident Leadership (Washington DC & Global). 🎙️ Global Top 1.5% Podcast Most leaders grind for years searching for clarity, confidence, and influence. Through The CLIMB Podcast, Rahul Karan Sharma helps emerging leaders, managers, and CEOs build confident leadership in the AI era — without waiting years to feel ready. The CLIMB transforms “accidental managers” into confident leaders by addressing decision-making, self-awareness, and influence — the human side of leadership that dashboards and playbooks miss.

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December 23, 2025 31 mins
SummaryIn this episode of The Climb: Leadership Development and Confident Leader Podcast, Richard Waldman shares his journey from a science enthusiast to a clinical pastor and author. He discusses his framework, the Order to Life, which helps individuals manage their thoughts and emotions. Richard emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, the role of judgment in personal growth, and the need for conscious choice to overcome nega...
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In this episode of the Climb Confident Leader podcast, host Rahul Karan Sharma speaks with Rosie Zilinskas, who shares her inspiring journey from a corporate executive to a high-performance career coach. She discusses the challenges women face in the corporate world, the importance of self-advocacy, and the mindset shifts necessary for success. Rosie introduces her Promotion Readiness Roadmap, designed to help women prepare for car...
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SummaryIn this episode of The Climb, the Confident Leader podcast, host Rahul Karan Sharma engages with David Prosper, a clarity architect and leadership coach. They discuss Prosper's journey from a young leader facing challenges to becoming a successful coach who helps others find clarity and purpose. The conversation delves into the importance of intentional living, the C5 model for clarity, and how high achievers can overcome fe...
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SummaryIn this episode of the Climb Confident Leader podcast, host Rahul Karan Sharma interviews Regina Huber, a transformational leadership coach and CEO of Transform Your Performance. Regina shares her journey from working at the Boston Consulting Group to becoming a successful entrepreneur and leadership coach. The conversation delves into the importance of heart-centered leadership, overcoming self-doubt, the significance of de...
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In this episode of Climb, the Confident Leader podcast, host Rahul Karan Sharma interviews Mike Todasco, an innovation leader with a diverse background in finance and AI. Mike shares his journey from a failed startup to leading innovation at PayPal, discussing the importance of mindset shifts, embracing failure, and building a culture of innovation. He emphasizes the role of AI in enhancing productivity and the need for leaders to ...

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SummaryIn this episode of the Climb Confident Leader podcast, host Rahul Karan Sharma interviews Liz Weber, a top leadership consultant and coach. Liz shares her journey from a small-town upbringing to becoming a recognized leader in her field. She discusses the importance of clarity in leadership roles, overcoming self-doubt, and the significance of effective communication within teams. Liz emphasizes the need for organizations to...
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SummaryIn this episode, host Rahul Karan Sharma interviews John Guaspari, an expert in organizational effectiveness and employee engagement. They discuss the critical importance of employee engagement, the common mistakes leaders make, and the role of respect in fostering a positive workplace culture. John shares his unique journey from an aerospace engineer to a leadership consultant, emphasizing the need for a mindset shift in ho...
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SummaryIn this episode of The Climb: Confident Leader Podcast, Jen Du Plessis shares her transformative journey in leadership, emphasizing the importance of emotional intelligence, resilience, and the need for leaders to shift from control to trust. She discusses the critical mindset shifts necessary for effective leadership, the significance of boundaries, and how to empower teams for success. Jen also highlights the difference be...

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In this episode of The Climb: Confident Leader Podcast, host Rahul Karan Sharma interviews Bennett Maxwell, a multifaceted entrepreneur and founder of FranchiseKi. Bennett shares his inspiring journey from door-to-door sales to becoming a successful business owner and franchisor. He discusses the importance of leadership, overcoming self-doubt, and the transition to franchising. Listeners gain insights into the realities of franchi...
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SummaryIn this episode of The Climb, host Rahul Karan Sharma interviews Irina Alexander, a mental trainer for high-stress professionals. They discuss Irina's leadership journey, the importance of self-awareness, mindset shifts, and recognizing signs of burnout. Irina emphasizes the need for patience in leadership and the significance of celebrating small wins. The conversation also highlights the Academy of Motive Action, which sup...
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In this episode of The Climb, host Rahul Karan Sharma interviews Arjun Sharma, a seasoned leader in talent acquisition and management. Arjun shares his unexpected journey into leadership, the challenges he faced transitioning from an individual contributor to a leader, and the importance of understanding team dynamics. They discuss the CLIMB framework for leadership development, the mindset gaps in young professionals, and...

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In this episode of the Climb, the Confident Leader podcast, Sara Roccisano shares her transformative journey from a successful career in investment banking to a path of self-discovery and personal empowerment. After facing multiple job losses and burnout, she embraced her authentic self and founded Embolden Adventure, an encouragement platform aimed at inspiring others through personal and professional development. Sara discusses h...

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In this episode, Alan Lazaros shares his transformative journey from personal adversity to becoming a successful entrepreneur and coach. He emphasizes the importance of digital and calendar hygiene for leaders in today's fast-paced world, and discusses the concepts of self-leadership, the doom loop, and the success loop. Alan also offers insights on engaging with him for personal and professional growth, and concludes with a rapid-...
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In this episode of The Climb, host Rahul Karan Sharma interviews Victoria Mensch, founder and CEO of Silicon Valley Executive Academy. They discuss the critical issue of burnout in leadership, exploring Victoria's journey from psychology to tech leadership, the importance of self-leadership, and how to achieve work-life harmony. The conversation also delves into the role of AI as a disruptor in the workplace and how leaders can...

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In this episode of The Climb, host Rahul Karan Sharma interviews Gonzalo Guillen, a seasoned leader in the staffing industry. Gonzalo shares his personal journey from a shy marketing student to a successful CEO, emphasizing the importance of confidence, preparation, and authenticity in leadership. He discusses the challenges of navigating organizational change, the significance of building a people-centric culture, and the role of ...

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In this episode of the Climb Confident podcast, host Rahul Karan Sharma interviews Adam Torres, co-founder of Mission Matters, who shares his journey from the finance industry to becoming a prominent figure in media and content creation. Adam emphasizes the importance of storytelling, personal branding, and the concept of intrapreneurship, encouraging listeners to share their stories and build their brands. He discusses the mindset...

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In this episode of Climb, the Confident Leader podcast, host Rahul Karan Sharma engages with Alex Brueckmann, a seasoned entrepreneur and leadership expert. They explore Alex's journey from corporate leadership to entrepreneurship, discussing the nuances of recognizing one's path in business, the importance of relationships in leadership, and the impact of personal life on career choices. Alex emphasizes leading without aut...

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 In this episode of Climb, the Confident Leader podcast, hostRahul Karan Sharma interviews Greg Kaiser, a seasoned management expert and author. They discuss Greg's leadership journey from starting in the mailroom tobecoming COO, the lessons learned from leading major projects like Hershey's supply chain transformation, and the importance of communication and visibility in leadership. Greg shares insights from his book 'Mana...

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In this episode of the Climb, the Confident Leader podcast,host Rahul Karan Sharma speaks with Mollie Kallen, an entrepreneur, speaker, cancer survivor, and author. Mollie shares her journey from being an elementary school teacher to becoming a cancer advocate after her own battle with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). She discusses the importance of self-advocacy in healthcare, the purpose behind her upcoming book, and the mind...

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In this episode of The Climb, host Rahul Karan Sharmainterviews Lyubim Kogan, a remarkable individual with a diverse background as a Winter Olympian, 9-11 survivor, and founder of Wings for Heroes. The conversation explores Lyubim's leadership journey, the challenges he faced, andthe importance of resilience and self-leadership. He shares insights on how extreme experiences shaped his leadership philosophy and the missio...

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