About this podcast
'It Starts With You' is all about living intentionally and showing up confidently and authentically as a leader in your life. Join Julie Menden, an Entrepreneur, High Performance coach, Speaker, and Author, for conversations around confidence, self development, mindset, leadership, and using your voice to speak up for the things you want and make an impact. Julie challenges you to pursue your greatest goals to make this life matter, by giving you stories, motivation, and tangible tools and tips to implement in your own life.Time to stop waiting for everyone else to validate you, to stop waiting for that next achievement to promote your sense of confidence and worth, and to realize that you have it all within you already. It’s time to uncover it. Tune in every Tuesday for solo and guest episodes that will leave you feeling inspired to take action, to make an impact, and live the intentional, powerful, and thriving life you were meant to.
Episodes
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- When Life Doesn't Go as Planned: Finding Strength in the Unexpected with Jenna Thurin · 30 min · Episode 176Life doesn’t always go as planned, but how we respond to the unexpected can shape what comes next. In this episode, Jenna Thurin shares how she navigated a rare cancer diagnosis…
- Transforming Guilt into Leadership Strength · 11 min · Episode 175Have you ever felt guilty for giving someone difficult feedback, making a decision others didn’t agree with, or taking time for yourself? As a leader, guilt can show up in…
- Navigating Unclear Expectations and Accountability · 11 minHave you ever felt frustrated when someone didn’t follow through, missed a deadline, or didn’t meet your expectations? Before you jump to frustration, there’s one important…
- Creating Alignment: The Key to High Performance for You & Your Team · 8 min · Episode 174What does alignment look like in your life, leadership, and team? In this episode, we’ll explore why alignment starts with you. When you’re clear on what matters, where you’re…
- The Conversation You Keep Avoiding Is Costing You · 13 min · Episode 173What conversation have you been putting off? Maybe it’s a conversation with your manager about boundaries, a difficult discussion with a team member, or an issue you’ve been…
- What if You Thought of Everything as "The Upgrade"? · 15 min · Episode 172What if the challenges, setbacks, and uncomfortable seasons you’re facing aren’t taking you backward, but actually helping you upgrade? In this episode, you’ll explore powerful…
- What a Salmon, a Bear, and Alaska Taught Me About Leadership · 16 min · Episode 171After a short summer break, we’re back with a powerful conversation about the leadership lessons that can show up in unexpected places. Drawing from experiences in Alaska, this…
- Transforming Virtual Events: How to Engage Your Audience Like Never Before with Bernie DeSantis III · 35 min · Episode 170Virtual events don't have to feel like another Zoom meeting. In this episode, I sat down with Bernie DeSantis III, owner of Insignia Training Partners, who has spent more than…
- Overcoming Public Speaking Anxiety Using the YAP Challenge · 11 min · Episode 169Public speaking can feel intimidating, but confidence comes through practice, not perfection. In this episode, I’m sharing how the viral YAP Challenge is helping people become…
- Perfectionism is Costing You More Than You Think · 11 min · Episode 168Perfectionism can hold you back more than it helps you move forward. In this episode, I’m exploring why the pressure to have all the answers is often self-imposed and how…
- How to Boost Your Productivity Without Burning Out with Jenna Piche · 43 min · Episode 167Feeling busy isn't the same as being productive, and in this episode, I sit down with focus and productivity expert Jenna Piché to unpack what truly separates high performers…
- Too Many Choices? How to Beat Decision Fatigue · 12 min · Episode 166As leaders, we're faced with countless decisions every day. Over time, those choices can drain our mental energy and make it harder to think clearly, focus, and make effective…
- The Leadership Challenges Nobody Warns You About · 18 min · Episode 165Leadership comes with incredible opportunities and some very real challenges. In this episode, I’m sharing three of the most common leadership struggles I see in my executive…
- How to Maintain Trust in the Age of AI with Lahari Jones · 36 min · Episode 164Artificial intelligence is transforming the way we work, lead, and make decisions. But as organizations rush to adopt new technologies, one critical question remains: How do we…
- Don't Forget the Yet: A Powerful Mindset Lesson from My Son · 8 min · Episode 163What if one small word could completely change the way you think about challenges, setbacks, and success? In this special episode, I’m joined by one of my favorite guests- my…
- Unpacking the 2026 Workplace Trends: What the Data Means for Your Organization-Executive Forum Replay · 25 min · Episode 162In this episode, I’m bringing you inside our recent Executive Forum-Unpacking the 2026 Workplace Trends: What the Data Means for Your Organization. Drawing from insights in the…
- The Networking Mindset: Building Real Connections That Drive Growth with Steve Counsell · 39 min · Episode 161In this episode, I sit down with Steve Counsell for a candid conversation about the real power of networking and why most people are doing it wrong. Steve shares his perspective…
- Get to the Point: Communication That Works · 6 min · Episode 160Do people ever seem confused when you’re explaining an idea or do meetings feel longer than they need to be because the message gets lost in too many details? Clear communication…
- Burnout Isn’t a Personal Problem—It’s a Leadership Problem · 20 min · Episode 159Feeling burnt out at work? You’re not alone. Employee disengagement and workplace burnout are at an all-time high and leaders can’t afford to ignore it. In this episode, I’m…
- The #1 Challenge I Hear From Clients · 8 min · Episode 158Ever feel like confidence is just out of reach? You’re not alone. In fact, after more than six years of coaching leaders, entrepreneurs, and executives, “confidence” is the…
