EPISODE · Oct 22, 2026 · 29 MIN
Does Anyone Have It Figured Out?
from The Long Game · host The Long Game
Have you ever sat in a meeting surrounded by people who sound like they know exactly what they're talking about and wondered if you're the only one who doesn't have all the answers? That's where our conversation starts this week, when Amy asks a question we've probably all wondered at some point: Does anybody actually have it figured out? From corporate boardrooms to social media, we talk about the pressure to appear confident, successful and completely in control, even when life behind the scenes tells a different story. On social media, it seems like everyone either has the perfect life or is sharing every detail of the one that's falling apart. Whatever happened to somewhere in the middle? That leads us into a conversation about confidence, work ethic, staying positive and the experiences that shape who we become. Of course, we take a few detours along the way, sharing stories from decades in the corporate world, including being underestimated and the pay disparities we've witnessed between men and women doing the same jobs. It's a conversation about appearances, assumptions, hard work, resilience and realizing that maybe nobody has it all figured out. And maybe that's perfectly okay. Chapters (00:00:00) - Introduction: Two Careers Finally Meet (00:00:37) - Nobody Has It All Figured Out (00:00:48) - Social Media and the Appearance of Perfection (00:01:27) - Bullying, Self-Deprecation, and Childhood Pressure (00:02:32) - Corporate Leadership Illusions and Imposter Syndrome (00:04:08) - Fake Leaders and Servant Leadership (00:06:20) - Learning to Listen Instead of Always Being Right (00:08:10) - Being Called the 'B Word' for Confidence (00:09:29) - Breaking Into the Male-Dominated Broadcasters Board (00:10:42) - Gender Pay Inequity in Broadcasting (00:12:07) - Building Confidence From Humble Beginnings (00:14:24) - Finding Confidence Through College Turning Points (00:16:12) - Finding Your Tribe and Positive Influences (00:17:50) - Worries About Technology, AI, and Disconnection (00:19:34) - Safety Concerns for Kids and Women Today (00:20:33) - Hope for Cures and the Value of Real Conversation (00:23:29) - Video Calls, Confidence, and Self-Image Humor (00:25:43) - Readjusting Through Career Curveballs (00:27:03) - Returning Changed: The 'New Lisa' Story (00:27:48) - Needing Challenge and Growth as Women
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Have you ever sat in a meeting surrounded by people who sound like they know exactly what they're talking about and wondered if you're the only one who doesn't have all the answers?That's where our conversation starts this week, when Amy asks a question we've probably all wondered at some point: Does anybody actually have it figured out? From corporate boardrooms to social media, we talk about the pressure to appear confident, successful and completely in control, even when life behind the scenes tells a different story. On social media, it seems like everyone either has the perfect life or is sharing every detail of the one that's falling apart. Whatever happened to somewhere in the middle?That leads us into a conversation about confidence, work ethic, staying positive and the experiences that shape who we become. Of course, we take a few detours along the way, sharing stories from decades in the corporate world, including being underestimated and the pay disparities we've witnessed between men and women doing the same jobs.It's a conversation about appearances, assumptions, hard work, resilience and realizing that maybe nobody has it all figured out.And maybe that's perfectly okay.
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