Beyond Confidence

What happens when brilliant minds are promoted to lead but not fully prepared to thrive? In fields such as healthcare, biotech, and engineering, many high-performing professionals are promoted due to their technical expertise. But leadership demands more than skill. It requires confidence, communication, and clarity under pressure. Even the most…

Most businesses are dabbling in AI. Few are ready to let it lead. In this groundbreaking episode of Beyond Confidence, host Divya Parekh sits down with Vala Afshar and Henry King, two of the boldest voices in digital strategy, to explore how companies can move from scattered AI adoption to…

If leadership feels like it’s in short supply, you’re not imagining it. But what if the solution starts at home—with how we build character, resilience, and courage in ourselves and in others? In this powerful episode of Beyond Confidence, host Divya Parekh invites you into a conversation designed to reset…

In this forward-thinking episode of Beyond Confidence, host Divya Parekh is joined by digital strategist, keynote speaker, and transformation coach Sherry Whitaker Budziak to tackle a critical question: how do we lead boldly into the future without losing the human heart of leadership? With 30+ years guiding over 350 associations…

In this empowering episode of Beyond Confidence, host Divya Parekh is joined by executive leader and wellness entrepreneur Abha Bowers to share the real story behind rising to the top as a woman—and doing it without losing yourself along the way. Abha has led in high-pressure boardrooms, built award-winning teams,…

When the pressure’s on, will you rise—or unravel? In this high-impact episode of Beyond Confidence, host Divya Parekh is joined by legendary coach, strategist, and author Louis Pelliccioni, Jr., co-author of Don’t Choke, to explore what it really takes to perform when the stakes are high. Drawing from 55 years…

In this high-impact episode of Beyond Confidence, host Divya Parekh is joined by award-winning strategy consultant and HBR contributor Kyle Austin Young to break down a bold truth: success isn’t just about willpower—it’s about odds. Kyle introduces a game-changing way to diagram your goals, understand the probability of achieving them,…

In this soul-stirring episode of Beyond Confidence, host Divya Parekh sits down with Taoist teacher and founder of the Niranam Method, Gerard Wouters, to explore how ancient wisdom can help us navigate modern leadership and life with radical simplicity. You’ll learn how to release the mental clutter—fear, overthinking, and self-doubt—that…

In this empowering episode of Beyond Confidence, host Divya Parekh is joined by award-winning ICF coach and leadership trainer Jacqueleen, The Career Doctor, for a deep dive into what it really takes to rise with impact—without burning out. Whether you're stepping into bigger roles or managing complex teams, this conversation…

In this confidence-boosting episode of Beyond Confidence, host Divya Parekh is joined by physician, business owner, and best-selling author Dr. Winifred Bragg to reveal the real difference between bragging and Bragging Right. This episode breaks down TheBraggFactor® system, a proven framework that helps professionals speak up, stand out, and get…