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In Confidence with Lisa Sun: A Gravitas Podcast

In Confidence with Lisa Sun: A Gravitas Podcast

By: Lisa Sun
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 What would happen if you let go of fear, stepped off the sidelines, and jumped boldly into the game of life? That’s exactly what we’re unpacking here on In Confidence. Hosted by Lisa Sun, founder and CEO of Gravitas, bestselling author, and confidence expert, this is your go-to space for personal growth, resilience, and stepping into your power. Because what we share in confidence helps us grow In Confidence. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts & follow @GravitasNewYork @LisaLSun Transcripts: GravitasNewYork.com Suggestions or questions? Email us at InConfidence@GravitasNewYork.comLisa Sun Personal Development Personal Success
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  • Episode 52: The Real Reason We Judge People with Kim Lear

    Episode 52: The Real Reason We Judge People with Kim Lear
    Dec 19 2025
    Why do we judge so quickly, especially at work, across generations, and in moments of change? What if the real reason is simpler than we think, and what if curiosity is the fastest way back to connection? Kim Lear, generational researcher and speaker, joins to unpack how culture, technology, and the events of our formative years shape what we value, what we fear, and what we are willing to sacrifice. Through stories from her research and Lisa’s own life, Kim shares how to ask better questions, lead with compassion, and still keep your backbone. What we cover in this episode:
    • How the generational lens helps us understand change in a more human way.
    • Why we judge, and how curiosity interrupts conflict before it escalates.
    • The new rules of sacrifice, and what people will trade for purpose, convenience, and community.
    • This week’s micro-moment, Lead with Compassion and Curiosity: how to pause, assume positive intent, and seek to understand.
    Stay curious, stay grounded, and remember, the best relationships and the best leadership start with one good question. 00:00 Intro 01:19 Meet Kim Lear 09:00 Kim's Purpose and Curiosity 15:53 The Idea of Generational Sacrifice 31:35 Micro-Moment #8: Compassion and Curiosity 34:16 Why We Judge, but Should be Curious Instead 42:30 Outro Connect With Us So You Never Miss a Moment of Inspiration: Visit Our Website Get Our Best-Selling Book in Paperback Follow Gravitas on Instagram Follow Lisa on Instagram Connect with Lisa on LinkedIn Follow Gravitas on TikTok Follow Gravitas on Substack Suggestions or Questions? Email Us.
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    45 mins
  • Episode 51: Micro-Moment #8: Lead with Compassion and Curiosity

    Episode 51: Micro-Moment #8: Lead with Compassion and Curiosity
    Dec 16 2025
    Welcome to Season 3, the Last Quarter Challenge. Think of it as a training plan for your confidence with weekly micro-moments that ladder up so you enter 2026 stronger than ever. This week's micro-moment is Lead with Compassion and Curiosity. The easiest thing to do when someone frustrates you is to judge. The hardest thing, and the one that builds confidence, is to stay curious. When you take a moment to ask what else might be true, you shift from reacting to reflecting, and you open the door to connection rather than conflict. Try it today. When frustration shows up, pause. Take a breath, assume there is more to the story, and stay open to what you may not see yet. Notice how differently you respond when you lead with compassion and curiosity instead of judgment. 00:00 Intro 00:38 Micro-Moment #8: Compassion and Curiosity 03:30 The Science of Leading with Compassion and Curiosity 06:45 Teams Perform Better with Compassion and Curiosity 07:31 Join the Challenge 09:39 How Lisa Practiced this Micro-Moment 13:54 Outro 15:28 Disclaimer Connect With Us So You Never Miss a Moment of Inspiration: Visit Our Website Get Our Best-Selling Book in Paperback Follow Gravitas on Instagram Follow Lisa on Instagram Connect with Lisa on LinkedIn Follow Gravitas on TikTok Follow Gravitas on Substack Suggestions or Questions? Email Us.
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    16 mins
  • Episode 50: Why Awkward People Rise Faster With Henna Pryor

    Episode 50: Why Awkward People Rise Faster With Henna Pryor
    Dec 12 2025
    What happens when the fear of looking awkward keeps you from speaking up or trying something new? How do you stop chasing perfection and start building courage instead? And what if awkward moments are actually proof that you are growing? On this episode of In Confidence, Henna Pryor, workplace performance expert, two-time TEDx speaker, and author of Good Awkward, joins Lisa to talk about awkwardness, the science of discomfort, and the confidence that comes from being brave before you feel ready. Through her research and personal stories from early career missteps to jokes that fell flat onstage she shows how naming awkwardness, lowering the stakes, and improving your comeback rate create more connection, improvement, and possibility. What we cover in this episode:
    • Why our social skills are shrinking and how to rebuild them through small, deliberate interactions.
    • The cringe chasm and why jumping is often the only way forward.
    • The difference between awkwardness and vulnerability and how both strengthen trust.
    • This week’s micro-moment, Try Something New: how embracing discomfort builds real confidence.
    Let yourself be a beginner. Release the pressure to get it right immediately and discover the power that comes from showing up, trying again, and recovering faster each time. Enter Our Last Quarter Challenge Giveaway Get Your Copy of Good Awkward 00:00 Intro 01:00 Meet Henna Pryor 03:27 Are Our Social Skills Atrophying? 09:21 Henna's Best-Selling Book, Good Awkward 13:56 Vicarious Embarrassment & Your Comeback Rate 20:29 When It's Time to Jump the "Cringe Chasm" 22:06 Awkwardness vs Vulnerability 25:45 Are You Playing Not to Lose? 30:50 What's Really Holding You Back 33:16 Micro-Moment #7: Try Something New 38:03 Outro 40:29 Disclaimer Connect With Us So You Never Miss a Moment of Inspiration: Visit Our Website Get Our Best-Selling Book in Paperback Follow Gravitas on Instagram Follow Lisa on Instagram Connect with Lisa on LinkedIn Follow Gravitas on TikTok Follow Gravitas on Substack Suggestions or Questions? Email Us.
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    41 mins
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