In Confidence with Lisa Sun: A Gravitas Podcast
Episodes
Episode 64: The 2 Questions That Will Help You Stop Being a People Pleaser and a Perfectionist
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Do you say yes when you mean no? Do you hold back your work until it feels perfect, even though it never does? People pleasing and perfectionism might...
Episode 63: What to Do When You're Left Out of Strategy and Someone Talks Behind Your Back (Part 2)
24 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever felt trusted to get the work done but never included in the decisions that shape it? Or discovered that someone at work has been talking...
Episode 62: What to Do When You're Excluded or Caught in a Power Struggle at Work (Part 1)
21 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever been left out of meetings you needed to be in, or found yourself caught in a power struggle that was making your work life harder than i...
Episode 61: Stop Staying Silent: How to Speak Up in Meetings With Confidence
14 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Staying quiet in meetings feels comfortable, but we live in a world where the people speaking up are the ones moving up. In this episode, Lisa and Nae...
Episode 60: The 3-Phase Plan When You Make a Mistake at Work
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever messed up at work? Or even worse, it involves someone more senior than you? Before you spiral, over-apologize, or try to disappear and h...
Episode 59: How to Ask for Anything Without Sounding Difficult with Dethra Giles
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever stayed quiet in a meeting because you were worried about how your pushback would land? Or stayed silent about something you deserved bec...
Episode 58: 5 Ways to Stop Being Overlooked at Work
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
You raised your hand. You did the work. You were ready. And somehow, you got passed over for the opportunity. In this episode, we're tackling one o...
Episode 57: Who Are You After Change? with Kelly Cervantes
16 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if grief and joy could exist at the same time? What if rebuilding your life wasn’t about “moving on,” but about making meaning out of what ...
Episode 56: Micro-Moment #10: Rewire a Fail
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 en...
Episode 55: This Is Why Winning Never Feels Like Enough with Ruchika T. Malhotra
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if success wasn’t a scorecard, but a sense of connection? What if the most powerful thing you could do this week was to stop treating life like...
Episode 54: Micro-Moment #9 Worst, Best, Most Likely
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 en...
Episode 53: Plan Your Life Like a CEO
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Every January starts the same way. Big goals. High hopes. And a familiar sense of pressure. But not this January. In this solo episode of In Confi...
Episode 52: The Real Reason We Judge People with Kim Lear
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 wh...
Episode 51: Micro-Moment #8: Lead with Compassion and Curiosity
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 en...
Episode 50: Why Awkward People Rise Faster With Henna Pryor
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 buildin...
Episode 49: Micro-Moment #7 Try Something New
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 en...
Episode 48: There Isn’t One Way to Mother with Ruthie Ackerman
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when the life you built no longer fits? How do you untangle inherited expectations, question long held narratives, and choose a future th...
Episode 47: Micro-Moment #6 Superhero Façade
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 en...
Episode 46: Learn How to Experience Luxury Every Day with Neen James
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if luxury was about time, attention, and intention? How do you protect your energy, stay confident, and say no without guilt? Neen James, Cli...
Episode 45:Micro-Moment #5 Say No
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 en...
Episode 44: Creating Space & Thriving with Anna Kaiser
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What anchors you when life feels full? How do you find strength, energy, and presence when your confidence wavers? What if fitness were about energy, ...
Episode 43: Micro-Moment #4 Confidence Anchor
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode 42: You Don't Need to Shape-Shift with Erin Gallagher
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when women stop competing and start hyping each other? How do you trust your intuition, set boundaries, and build a circle that actually...
Episode 41: Micro-Moment #3 Compliment Ripple
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 en...
Episode 40: You're Not Bluffing Big Enough
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to trust your instincts when the odds are stacked against you? How do you balance strategy, intuition, and risk without letting se...
Episode 39: Micro-Moment #2 Microbrag
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 en...
Episode 38: This Is What Happens When You Unleash Yourself with Carla Piñeyro Sublett
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when you stop leading with armor and start leading with your whole heart? How do you navigate success, rejection, and change while stayin...
Episode 37: Micro-moment #1 Most Improved Player
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 en...
Welcome to Season 3 of In Confidence: The Last Quarter Challenge
12 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This season is your training plan for confidence: bite-sized, science-backed micro-moments designed to help you finish the year strong and start 2026 ...
Episode 36: Social Media Series, Part 2: Post with Purpose
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In part two of our social media series, Lisa shifts from mindset to method, focusing on how we can engage online with intention, compassion, and cla...
Episode 35: Social Media Series, Part 1: Rethink Your Approach
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why do we keep reaching for our phones, even when we know too much scrolling isn't good for us? In Part 1 of this two-part series, Lisa unpacks our re...
Episode 34: How to Actually Make Friends as an Adult
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Friendships are vital to our health and happiness. When they are good, they give us energy, support, and joy. But even with those benefits, many of us...
Episode 33: Keep Marching on Women’s Equality Day with Jill Furman
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Every great movement needs its storytellers. On this Women’s Equality Day, we’re going behind the curtain with Jill Furman, Tony Award-winning pr...
Episode 32: The Leadership Mistakes You Don’t Know You’re Making with Sabina Nawaz
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Power and pressure can bring out your best or quietly push you into habits that damage trust, communication, and confidence. In this conversation, Lis...
Episode 31: Ask Lisa Anything: Workplace Conflicts, Tough Feedback, and Office Gossip
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever finished one of our In Confidence episodes feeling inspired, only to face a situation that puts those ideas to the test? In this “As...
Episode 30: Why the Secret to Success is Chasing Failure with Jane Park
15 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re taught to chase success, but what if the real growth comes from chasing failure? In this episode of In Confidence, Lisa sits down with her be...
Episode 29: How to Own the Room (Even If You Hate Public Speaking)
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Only 12% of people feel confident speaking in front of others, which means the rest of us are winging it, sweating through it, or avoiding it altogeth...
Episode 28: Why K-Pop Matters More Than You Think with Dr. Grace Kao
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on In Confidence, Lisa sits down with Dr. Grace Kao, IBM Professor of Sociology at Yale University and K-pop expert, to explore why Korea...
Episode 27: The Key to Understanding Your Coworkers, One Generation at a Time
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Think your coworkers are difficult or you just can’t seem to work well together? With Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z all sharing the same wo...
Episode 26: What It Really Takes to Make a Career Pivot with Nikkia Reveillac
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Career pivots can feel overwhelming, but moments of uncertainty are often turning points. Whether you're stuck in a role that no longer fits, scared t...
Episode 25: Feedback Is a Gift: How to Ask for, Give, and Receive It with Confidence
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the conversation you’ve been avoiding could be the one that helps you grow most? In this episode of In Confidence, Lisa breaks down the ...
Episode 24: How to Ask For a Raise or Promotion with Meggie Palmer, Part 2
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you're negotiating for a raise, a new title, or better work-life balance, this episode is your tactical roadmap. In Part 2 of this series, Meg...
Episode 23: How to Ask For a Raise or Promotion, Part 1
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever felt ready for more responsibility, recognition, or compensation, but held back from asking? In this solo episode of In Confidence, Lisa share...
Episode 22: The Secret to Looking Good on Camera with Peter Hurley
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The secret to looking good on camera isn’t about being flawless. It’s about capturing a moment you’ll want to remember. That’s what world-reno...
Episode 21: How to Reset After a Job Loss
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when your title is stripped away, your inbox goes quiet, and your Monday morning feels like a void? In this deeply personal episode of I...
Episode 20: Heal Your Busy Brain Before You Burn Out with Dr. Romie Mushtaq
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Burnout isn’t just feeling tired. It’s a brain and body stuck in survival mode. In this powerful episode of In Confidence, Dr. Romie Mushtaq, bra...
Episode 19: How to Strengthen Every Relationship in Your Life
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In our first episode of Season 2, Lisa shares why trust is the next big idea she’s exploring—drawing from two decades of consulting, leadership, a...
Episode 18: Growing In Confidence | Season 1 Highlight Reel
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
At the heart of this podcast is a belief: what we share in confidence helps us grow in confidence. Season 1 has been full of honest conversations, h...
Episode 17: The Art of Small Talk: A Guide for When You Don’t Know Anyone in the Room
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Like it or not, small talk is part of life. And whether you love it or dread it, it helps to have some gravitas going into the room. In this episod...
Episode 16: Have You Ever Been Called Bossy? You're Not Alone and You're Not The Problem
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever been called bossy, cold, or intimidating at work? Or been told you're too quiet to lead? In this episode of In Confidence, we unpack th...
Episode 15: Scaling Magic While Normalizing Wobbliness with Lindsay Shookus
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of In Confidence, Lisa sits down with Lindsay Shookus—former SNL producer, co-founder of Women Work F#cking Hard, and speaker—to t...
Episode 14: Your Guide on How to Break through Setback With The Power You Already Have
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of In Confidence gives you two tools to name what’s holding you back and recognize the strengths already within you that will help yo...
Episode 13: The Performing Superpower and How to be Great at Karaoke with Ada Tseng
18 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Only 12% of people have the Performing superpower—the ability to shine in front of others with ease. But what if you could practice it in a way th...
Episode 12: Inventions That Changed Our Lives and It's All Thanks to Women
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of In Confidence, Lisa shares the story of a tiny plaque on the Brooklyn Bridge that sparked a big realization: women have bu...
Episode 11: Art That Meets The Moment with Schele Williams
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From performing in Rent and Aida to directing The Notebook and The Wiz, Schele Williams has built a legacy not only through what she’s accomp...
Episode 10: Transform Any Moment Into A Win-Win with Dr. Wendy Borlabi
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Before success happens in reality, it happens in the mind. Whether it’s sinking the game-winning shot or stepping confidently into a high-stakes mee...
Episode 9: The Mindset Shift You Need for Returning to Office
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
April 1 marks the calendar for office mandates saying it’s time to go back to working in office 4 to 5 days a week. But for many, this return feels ...
Episode 8: Why Women Love Romantasy Novels
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of In Confidence, Lisa is joined by friends, Marybeth Coleman and Lauren Wolf, for a laugh-filled deep dive into romantasy: the genre...
Episode 7: If We Had Our Own Place with Jenny Nguyen
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"The only way we're ever going to watch a women’s game the way it deserves to be watched is if we had our own place.” It was a passing comment mad...
Episode 6: You've Been Thinking About Confidence All Wrong. Here's The Truth.
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever been told to be more confident? Society has conditioned us to believe confidence means speaking louder or puffing our chest, but what i...
Episode 5: Keep Moving Forward With Vicky Nguyen
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of In Confidence, Lisa is joined by her dear friend, Vicky Nguyen, the anchor of NBC Daily News and Chief Consumer Investigative Corre...
Episode 4: You Only Need 19 Seconds to Tap Into Your Full Potential
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this mini-episode of In Confidence, Lisa introduces a powerful exercise designed to reset your mindset: "7-5-7." Whether you’re facing a setback,...
Episode 3: This is How Gravitas is Celebrating International Women's Day
08 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for this special In Confidence episode as we celebrate International Women’s Day—a day dedicated to recognizing achievements, reflecting o...
Episode 2: Stop Apologizing. Say This Instead.
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever found yourself saying "sorry" even when you haven’t done anything wrong? In this episode of In Confidence, Lisa Sun challenges the hab...
Episode 1: Your Life Story is Your Leadership Story
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the most powerful leadership tool you have is your own story? In this debut episode of In Confidence, Lisa shares why your life experiences sh...
Trailer
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 h...