It Starts With You

'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.

It Starts With You is a education podcast hosted by Julie Menden, with 174 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Julie Menden hosts It Starts With You, a education show with 174 episodes published.

Our AI reads these to draft pitches. Use them as grounding for a pitch that cites a real guest and a specific topic.

• 

  Episode #174

  Creating Alignment: The Key to High Performance for You & Your Team

  Sep 29, 20268 min

  What 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 going, and what you need, you’re better equipped to create clarity and alignment within your team. I share why high-performing teams need more than talented people. They need a shared vision, clear priorities, strong communication, and a common understanding of where they’re headed. In this episode, you’ll discover: Why personal alignment is the foundation for effective leadership How to create greater alignment within your team Why shared vision and clarity matter for team performance Questions to help identify where alignment may be missing Want to create more alignment on your team? If you’re interested in leadership coaching or our High Performing Team Alignment Program, set up a time to connect with us HERE ! Because when people are aligned, they can move forward together. Join me every Tuesday for a new episode! Stay in the loop and get all the latest updates and offers by subscribing to my email list! Find Me Here: • Website • Instagram • LinkedIn • Facebook

  ListenShow Notes
• 

  Episode #173

  The Conversation You Keep Avoiding Is Costing You

  Sep 22, 202613 min

  What 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 avoiding because you’re worried about how the other person will react. The truth is, avoiding the conversation has a cost, too. In this episode, I’m exploring what those avoided conversations may be costing you, from trust and clarity to energy, peace, accountability, and even your relationships. I’ll help you recognize the impact of avoidance and see how having the conversation you’ve been dreading can create space for growth and stronger leadership. You’ll also learn the Savvii Speak framework, a simple approach to navigating challenging conversations with greater self-awareness, empathy, intention, and clarity. In this episode, you’ll discover: The hidden costs of avoiding difficult conversations How unaddressed issues can contribute to frustration and overwhelm Why setting boundaries can actually strengthen trust and respect How to approach tough conversations with more intention The Savvii Speak framework for communicating with influence and building trust A powerful question to help you identify the conversation you need to have Want Help Having the Conversation? If there’s a difficult conversation you know you need to have, you don’t have to figure it out on your own. Download our free resource, The SAVVII Speak Method, to help you prepare for and navigate challenging conversations with more clarity and confidence. Take a moment to reflect: What conversation are you avoiding, and what is that avoidance costing you? It may be uncomfortable to have the conversation, but it could also be the conversation that creates more clarity, freedom, and peace. Because sometimes the conversation you’re avoiding is the one you need to have most. Join me every Tuesday for a new episode! Stay in the loop and get all the latest updates and offers by subscribing to my email list! Find Me Here: • Website • Instagram • LinkedIn • Facebook

  ListenShow Notes
• 

  Episode #172

  What if You Thought of Everything as "The Upgrade"?

  Sep 15, 202615 min

  What 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 insights from the Powerhouse Women Conference and discover how to look at growth differently. From embracing vulnerability and authenticity to recognizing that difficult seasons can be just as transformative as moments of success, this conversation will challenge you to rethink what growth really looks like. You’ll learn how to: See challenges and setbacks as part of your growth, not proof that you’re failing Recognize when old strategies and ways of leading are no longer serving you Embrace vulnerability as a source of strength and authenticity Identify the gap between where you are today and where you want to be Take intentional steps toward the future you’re creating Give yourself permission to be in an “upgrade season,” even when it doesn’t feel like progress If you’re navigating change, questioning what’s next, or simply feeling like you’re ready for something more, this episode is an invitation to pause, reflect, and ask yourself: What if everything I’m experiencing is part of the upgrade? Your challenge: Take a look at your current season and ask yourself, What is this experience teaching me, and what decision can I make today to move closer to the person and leader I want to become? Stay in the loop and get all the latest updates and offers by subscribing to my email list! Find Me Here: • Website • Instagram • LinkedIn • Facebook

  ListenShow Notes
• 

  Episode #171

  What a Salmon, a Bear, and Alaska Taught Me About Leadership

  Sep 8, 202616 min

  After 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 episode explores what it really takes to lead with clarity, create accountability, build stronger teams, and navigate uncertainty without taking on the fears of others. You’ll walk away with five practical leadership reminders: Inspiration is great. Action is better. Surround yourself with people who celebrate all of you. Stop and celebrate what you’ve created. Don’t take on other people’s fears. Create safe spaces for honest conversations. Leadership isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about creating the conditions for people to be honest, take ownership, challenge one another, and move forward with clarity and confidence. If you’re leading a team through change, growth, or uncertainty, this episode offers a few simple reminders that can make a meaningful difference in how you lead. Join me every Tuesday for a new episode! Stay in the loop and get all the latest updates and offers by subscribing to my email list! Find Me Here: • Website • Instagram • LinkedIn • Facebook

  ListenShow Notes
• 

  Episode #170

  Transforming Virtual Events: How to Engage Your Audience Like Never Before with Bernie DeSantis III

  Jul 28, 202635 min

  Virtual 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 two decades helping businesses, speakers, associations, and subject matter experts create engaging virtual experiences that truly connect with audiences. Together, we dissect what separates forgettable online presentations from impactful virtual events. Bernie shares practical strategies for increasing audience engagement, creating meaningful interaction, and designing experiences that inspire learning and action long after the meeting ends. In this episode, you'll learn: How to keep virtual audiences engaged from start to finish Simple ways to make breakout rooms and chat more impactful Common virtual event mistakes and how to avoid them How to create memorable online experiences that people actually enjoy Whether you're leading meetings, facilitating training, or hosting webinars, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you elevate your virtual presence and create experiences your audience will remember. Connect with Bernie: LinkedIn YouTube Success Champion Networking Enrollment is Open for the Speaker Space Academy: Brand Builder Edition! Ready to grow your confidence, elevate your message, and use speaking to grow your business? Speaker Space Academy is launching August 17th! Join us to learn how you can turn speaking into a powerful tool for impact and growth. Learn More! Join me every Tuesday for a new episode! Stay in the loop and get all the latest updates and offers by subscribing to my email list! Find Me Here: • Website • Instagram • LinkedIn • Facebook

  ListenShow Notes

Recent guests on It Starts With You. Study who booked and why before you pitch.

Based on semantic analysis of episode topics and host coverage, this show is a strong guest fit for executives in:

Industry fit is computed by PitchCentric using vector embeddings of the show's episode catalog.