What if confidence wasn’t about proving yourself—but about treating yourself like someone you love?
In this powerful and refreshingly honest episode, I sit down with Kristin Zhivago—Silicon Valley veteran, revenue coach to Fortune 500 companies, and founder of a thriving digital marketing agency—to talk about what it really takes to succeed in a man’s world.
Kristin started her career selling machine shop tools at 17, often as the only woman in the room. But instead of shrinking, she doubled down on learning, self-belief, and empathy. Today, she’s built a career helping others do the same—without playing political games or sacrificing who they are.
🎧 In this episode, you’ll learn:
✅ What real confidence looks like (hint: it’s not control)
✅ Why being underestimated can be your greatest advantage
✅ How to know when it’s time to leave a toxic job or client
✅ Kristin’s “no jerks” philosophy—and how it transformed her business
✅ What it really means to lead with empathy, integrity, and clarity
✅ Why women shouldn’t see men as the enemy—and how to focus on the real problem
Whether you’re feeling stuck in a toxic culture, doubting yourself in a leadership role, or trying to grow without burning out—this conversation will meet you where you are and give you the perspective you didn’t know you needed.
🎧 Hit play and learn how to lead with courage, walk away from jerks, and rise—on your own terms.
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About Kristin Zhivago:
Kristin Zhivago is the President of Zhivago Partners, a digital marketing agency helping companies increase revenue through customer-centric strategies and AI-savvy execution. A former revenue coach to CEOs at IBM, Dow Jones, and dozens of tech companies, she’s the author of the acclaimed book Roadmap to Revenue and a lifelong advocate for leading with empathy, not ego.
🔗 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kristinzhivago
📘 Website: zhivagopartners.com