What if confidence wasn’t something you’re born with — but something you can train every day?

Dr. Ivan Joseph is an award-winning leadership coach, keynote speaker, and best-selling author known globally for his viral TEDx Talk “The Skill of Self-Confidence”, which has been viewed over 30 million times. As a former championship-winning coach and university athletic director, Dr. Joseph has spent decades developing high-performing teams and leaders.

Today, he joins Tom Swales on The Staying Relevant Podcast to share how confidence, culture, and connection drive performance — whether you’re leading a business, a team, or your own life.

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Dr. Ivan reveals:

▫️ Build genuine self-confidence through repetition, self-talk, and resilience

▫️ Create winning cultures by prioritizing relationships over results

▫️ Lead with empathy while maintaining high standards

▫️ Balance ambition, family, and purpose in a hyper-competitive world

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⏱ Timestamps

00:00 – Welcome & Tom’s intro to Dr. Ivan Joseph

04:22 – Why confidence is a skill, not a trait

10:47 – The role of failure in building true resilience

17:33 – Leading through connection: lessons from championship teams

23:58 – Balancing empathy with accountability in leadership

30:21 – Parenting, legacy, and raising confident kids

36:55 – How to cultivate self-belief when doubt creeps in

44:10 – Dr. Joseph’s daily habits for confidence and clarity

50:28 – Tom’s reflections and key takeaways

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Follow Dr.Ivan Joseph:

📸 Instagram – @drivanjoseph

🔗LinkedIn @Ivan Joseph

🔴Youtube – @IvanJoseph-Leadership

🌐 Website – www.drivanjoseph.com

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Resources Mentioned:

📃Book – You Got This: Mastering the Skill of Self-Confidence

🎥 TEDx Talk: The Skill of Self-Confidence

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