Tony Dufresne, PhD

She Talks Music for Courage and Confidence

I have invited Personal Coach and Brand Strategist, Kristen Hartnagel on the show to talk about Music for Courage and Confidence. If you want to watch the Youtube video, go to https://youtu.be/66Cko3dAqcE Kristen has used music in her coaching and therapy for a number of powerful reasons, such as: As a Meditation device to calm…

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Confidence and Starting Your Own Business

It’s takes a lot of Confidence to start a business And for women, the road to being your own boss has been a steeper climb. Business has been a male-driven institution forever. But recently that has begun to change dramatically. More and more women are taking action on their passion, following their dreams and Confidently…

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Confidence and Owning Your Reputation

Special Guest Larissa Salazar, Brand Strategist and Master Business Coach with Brand Builders Group, shares her story about how she got a bad reputation in college and how she was finally able to create the Confidence necessary to own it while empowering herself at the same time. For years she denied, fought and resisted this…

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She Talks Confidence Episode 1

It’s been a while but I’m back with a new show geared towards Women’s Confidence. I am transitioning the Surrounded by Idiots Podcast to the She Talks Confidence Podcast. So, the next few shows will be here but soon I will transition to the new show’s podcast platform. I will let you know when and…

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Amazing Books That Can Change Your Life

This week, I decided to share with you the most amazing books I have ever read AND the one big mistake most people make when they buy a self-help book. Link to the Youtube Video There are literally thousands of personal development and self-help books that are published every year, but it seems there are…

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Why Do Relationships Fail After 3 Months?

Why do some relationships fail so quickly when they begin so insanely great? Click here for the Youtube Video Hint: It has something to do with yourself …. actually, it has EVERYTHING to do with you and how well you know yourself.   This week, Lexi and I dig deep into the real, bottom line,…

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How to Be Less Angry With People

The key to be less angry with people has been right in front of you the whole time. This week’s podcast episode is all about the power of controlling your thoughts and emotions even though the world seems to be unraveling at the seams. Youtube video of the podcast: https://youtu.be/5PWLdjcofZM I share a very effective…

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Improving Your Fashion Sense and Online Image

Improving your fashion sense is key in creating your most authentic online image. This week Tony welcomes Patrick Kenger, a professional style and image consultant. Link to the youtube video:  https://youtu.be/wurfsisVJxY Patrick is the founder of PIVOT Image Consulting. His services have helped best selling authors, entrepreneurs, and single people from around the country improve…

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The Key to Better Relationships is All About Expectations

The secret formula to better relationships is all about your EXPECTATIONS. Are you the type of person who never seems satisfied…who is always moving the carrot on yourself? Do your relationships start to get tough because one of you now expects more from the other person than they did before? Does your significant other or…

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Worst Dating Advice Ever

This week Lexi and I share the worst First Date Advice we have ever received or heard some “expert” say. Dating is hard enough without having a bunch of people in your ear advising how to act, what to do, what not to do on your first date. So, Lexi and I figured we’d throw…

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