Therese Gopaul-Robinson Healthcare Compliance, Speaker, Leadership Development

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DID YOU KNOW?

Globally, leaders are experiencing a "crisis of confidence”.
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54% of leaders experience long-term, chronic leadership doubt, that negatively impact productivity, innovation, and overall leadership effectiveness. PR News

Confidence is highlighted as a consistent predictor of leadership achievement. Center for Creative Leadership

Therese's approach was refreshingly authentic, down to earth, and vulnerable, which created an immediate connection with our group. Her tips went beyond the usual advice you can easily find on google; they were practical, actionable, and specifically tailored to our unique needs.
If you're in search of a dynamic and engaging speaker who can deliver valuable insights, Therese is the ideal choice!

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WHAT IS THE SECURITY STACKING™ BLUEPRINT?

The Security Stacking™ blueprint is a proven leadership tool designed to help leaders overcome doubt, make confident decisions, and drive measurable results. Rooted in the principles of intentionality, evidence, and action, this blueprint equips leaders to shift from insecurity stacking—where fear and self-doubt take over—to building a solid foundation of clarity, trust, and momentum.

WHY IT WORKS

INTENTIONALITY

Define your focus and align your actions with strategic goals. Clarity in leadership fosters purpose and direction.

EVIDENCE

Draw on past successes to counter doubt and reinforce your ability to succeed. Build trust within yourself and your team.

ACTION

Take small, deliberate steps to move from thought to execution, creating the momentum needed for meaningful change.

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HOW FEAR OF INADEQUACY CAN LEAD TO BECOMING A WORLD-CLASS SPEAKER

Recognize your value, stay connected to your purpose, and lead with confidence—because even when you’re not center stage, your impact is undeniable. Tune in for insights, stories, and actionable strategies to lead with purpose and make a lasting difference!

with Jess Ekstrom

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#26: IMPOSTER SYNDROME, WITH THERESE
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Dive deep into the challenges of leadership, imposter syndrome, and the power of stepping into your own confidence. From a surprising career twist to building a business from scratch, this conversation is packed with insights on leadership development, personal growth, and making an impact.

with Barry Barrett

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OVERCOMING INSECURITY, LIMITING, BELIEFS, AND PERFECTIONISM AS A LEADER.

Hear from Therese Gopaul-Robinson in just 5 minutes what hurdles she has faced, how she overcame them, and what her key learning is. Be inspired, subscribe, leave a comment, go and change the world!

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Who would’ve thunk it??

What are the odds that I would match the conference theme and decor?? Well, apparently the odds are 100%!!!

Oooooh, so much to say about this event (more to come soon). I am THRILLED that I got to do the opening keynote for the Texas Regional HIMSS annual conference!

This group was engaging, fun, wicked smart, and made me feel so welcomed!

THESE are some of the people working tirelessly behind the scenes so that all of us can receive the care we deserve, when we need it!

Big thanks to Dr. Ronke Komolafe, DBH, MBA and Elsie Gori for being rockstar hostesses with the MOSTESSESS!!!

....and special thanks to Nick Kagal, FACHE, FHIMSS for introducing me to this amazing community of people! #healthcare #healthcareIT #BetterTogether #securitystacking #theresegopaulrobinson

Today is my birthday 🎂

And I guess based on the “math”, I am officially a grown up?? 🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️

But I reject this! 🙃

I have spent the last couple of decades “being a grown up” and I think it’s a bit of a scam! Hahaha!!

So from here on out , yes I will be responsible but I WILL hold on tight to my dreams, do things that bring me joy, laugh obnoxiously, go in public with none of my clothes matching, and fully embrace my dorkiness!

Here’s to another year!!
#securitystacking #birthday #childlike #scam

Because I know

At least ONE person needs the push today. Yeah I’m kinda over sharing but that’s cool!

I had my annual OBGYN check up yesterday and of the top 1000000000 things I would love to do: this doesn’t make the list….ever. 👀

But I do it because it is part of taking care of myself, loving myself. Women’s health, ESPECIALLY amongst women of color continues to be something that we just aren’t talking enough about!

Like the fact that women of color have higher rates of ovarian, breast, endometrial, and cervical cancer. A close family member was just recently diagnosed with one of these.

Don’t wait, just shave those legs, get on with it and let someone who’s first name you likely don’t know get in there! 🤷‍♀️

Your future self will thank you!

Are you or the women in your life up to date on all of there annual check ups??

#securitystacking #breastcancer #ovariancancer #girlpower #cervicalcancer #cancerawareness #reminder

My one wish...

when she was little was that she would not grow up to be like me.

scared to make decisions
always feeling like the odd person out
begging for love
never feeling good enough

I wanted more than anything for her to not be like me. I wanted more for her. I wanted her to BE more.

Now, here we are, she’s a grown up now and these last 20 years have taught me alot about

grace
love
forgiveness
strength
resilience

Now, what I wish for her has nothing to do with me. I wish more than anything that

she will give herself grace
she will love herself
she will forgive her mistakes
she will remember how strong she is

and she will be resilient through the challenges that life will be sure to bring her way.

Because I’ve learned these things about myself and it took too long to learn them.

Happy Birthday to my sweet girl. 🎂 She is loved more than she will ever understand!
#birthday #daugters #confidence #securitystacking #love

The comparison monster is real

As much as I try, I can’t get rid of it.

This monster is always ready to show me people who seem to be gaining success easily.

This monster always has time to tell me, it’s too late.

This monster will stop what he’s doing to remind me that there’s nothing about me that stands out.

And sometimes he and I will just curl up on the couch together and do nothing all day because, as he says “ why bother?” 🤷‍♀️

My relationship with him is complicated and I haven’t quite figured out how to break it off.

But he does sleep… 💤 💤

That’s when I push as hard as I can, make the calls, practice like crazy, create, create,create, and do everything I can to produce and connect with others the way I know that I can.

I’ve learned that it’s almost impossible to get rid of him and I am accepting that. So I guess, he will always have a seat at the table, but I will sit at the head… Me and Buster! 🐶

Does anyone else have their own comparison monster? How do you deal with him?

#confidence #leadership #securitystacking #keepgoing

We weren’t made to settle.
#securitystacking #confidence #leadership #theresegopaulrobinson

If everyone’s confused, no one’s performing. 🤷🏽‍♀️

I say this a lot to my clients: confidence isn’t about knowing everything —

it’s about having enough security in your ability to figure it out.

But here’s the thing… if the foundation is shaky, even your rockstars start to second guess themselves.

And when folks are spinning in circles, it’s not a “performance” issue — it’s a clarity issue.

Want people to show up, take ownership, and move things forward?

Give them something solid to stand on.

#SecurityStacking #PerformanceAcceleration #LeadershipThatWorks #ConfidenceInAction #WorkplaceWisdom #theresegopaulrobinson

I promised myself that I wouldn’t touch this…

But here goes…🤷‍♀️

The recent debate over Blue Origin is all over my feed on every platform and I must admit that some of the reels are funny, and yes, yes, I laughed.

But really when it comes down to it, this was a missed opportunity. These women are all seen as leaders in some way and had this unique chance to shine the spotlight on women in science, girls in stem, and “what’s possible”.

But, instead a few of them said and did things that were definitely cringe worthy; leading to the perception that they were:

⁃ Disconnected
⁃ Inauthentic
⁃ Misguided
⁃ Ill-informed
⁃ Disrespectful

Look, I am not going to debate whether or not they are now astronauts(they are not), but I am interested to see what they do NEXT.

We ALL get it wrong sometimes, even when we mean well and believe our own BS, but what we do next or how we manage it shows true courage.

There are several eyes on them right now, waiting, waiting for the acknowledgement, the apology, the vulnerability to say, “I got it wrong”; “I misspoke”; “here’s what I am doing next”.

Several eyes are on them waiting for them to show true leadership courage.

Ok, ok.. so what do you think? Let’s have a respectful debate!!

#securitystacking #confidence #leadership #oops #whatnext #theresegopaulrobinson #blueorigin

“You will show up everyday.”

“I will show you how to lift weights, I will help you.”

“You will work hard, you will get stronger, you will take care of this weight room, you will respect it and yourself.”

This is what Coach Rullan said to me the first time he summoned me to his weight room one afternoon after school.

I was 14, skinny and shy; he was a brick wall of a man.

He didn’t tell me what I COULD do; he told me what I WOULD do.

He was one of the first people to invest in me, believe in me.

In that dingy weight room, I learned about leadership, hard work and built confidence. His “Rullan Rules” are the foundation of Security Stacking.

A big part of this is to borrow belief from others until you believe in yourself.

I owe so much to “Coach”.

Who have you borrowed belief from in the past? Shout them out here!!

#RullanRules #securitystacking #confidence #leadership #stronger

Eventful day!

I was the EMCEE for today’s National Speakers Association North Texas Chapter meeting!

We learned a TON from Andy Henriquez on how to use storytelling in so many different ways!

Great networking with everyone!

Followed by a frantic airport run to get Andy back home then found out his flight was cancelledc; found a new flight, new airport, put my South Florida driving skills to work 🏎️🏎️🏎️ and got him there in time to catch a new flight! My husband would be proud!!! 🙃🙃

Whew!

Now relax with the family!!
#NSA #storytelling #speedracer

Yup, this sums it up!

Woah!! Today, I had the BEST time speaking at ACHE of North Texas’s WHEN Conference!!! I am still on cloud 9!

The topic?

Stop Doing So Much

What happened?

A room filled with female executives who were willing to get vulnerable, learn from each other, and create a plan.

I did two sessions; demonstrating how security stacking can help them determine what they’re doing out of obligation vs. alignment and I truly hope, I gave value. Thanks to ACHE of North Texas for inviting me!

Special thanks to Jaime Ricketts, FACHE, MBA, MHA, Crystal V. Brown, MBA, LSSYB, Courtney Busby, MHA and all of the volunteers for all of your hard work and making this such an impactful and memorable event for everyone!

Extra special thanks to Texas Woman’s University Dallas campus for hosting!!
#securitystacking #confidence #leadership #theresegopaulrobinson #ladyleaders #womeninleadership #healthcareleaders #healthcareleadership

[ ] 😬😬😬😬😬😬

Ok, so here’s the story. I am in the process of transitioning to another CRM and just doing some back office overhaul.

I sent an email out to my email list and even after, excessive testing and proofing, EVERYONE’s email started with their name in these dang [brackets]!

When I noticed it, I had a “son of a $@@!” moment! I was frustrated and disappointed that I didn’t catch that or realize that was going to happen before hitting “send”.

So, yes, I made a mistake!

And if this was 3 years ago, it would have been the [ ] that would have haunted 👻 me foreverrrrrrrr!!!! 😩

But, after my “dagnabbit” 😡 moment; I let it go. Some people reached out to let me know (thanks, that’s how I found out)...but most reached out to say “Thank you the message, tell me more”...

See, that’s the thing, we make mistakes, it won’t come out perfect always, but while trying, we learn....and...even then, we can connect with others.

Ahh, this thing of confidence can be tricky and easy to misinterpret, but I survived the [ ] mistake and will survive others.

Confidence is making the mistake and trying it again.

What was your last “Dagnabbit” moment? How did you recover?

#confidence #securitystacking #leadership #mistakes #theresegopaulrobinson

What about your community?

A few weeks ago, my friend David, reached out to me and asked me to help. You see, he is working with members of his community who are either job seekers, wanting growth in their careers, or thinking about starting their own thing.

He reached out and asked me to come and tell my story and chat a bit about how confidence plays a role in everything. There was no hesitation. I jumped at the chance.

Because when we build confidence in those around us, the effects ripple outward—stronger individuals create stronger teams, workplaces, and communities.

The result?
- A plan
- Accountability
- Enthusiasm
- Courage

So, what about your community? How are you helping others step into their potential? 💡👇

#securitystacking #confidence #leadership #mentoring #community

So what even is Security Stacking? It’s simple, it’s the way to start feeling more confident at work and your personal life. It is what I had to do to start building my own confidence… one stack at a time. #securitystacking #theresegopaulrobinson #confidence #leadership

Saturday, I was in my garden when I accidentally pulled up a small carrot from a seed I had planted last summer. 🥕

At first, I was disappointed—it wasn’t the big, vibrant carrot I had envisioned. But then, I realized something…

For months, that carrot had been growing beneath the surface, completely unseen, (even through the winter). ❄️ I had no idea what was happening down there, but progress was being made. And even though it didn’t look the way I expected, it was still proof of growth.

Confidence works the same way.

Sometimes, we put in the effort, but we don’t immediately see the results. We wonder if we’re making an impact, if we’re truly growing, or if we’re even on the right path.

But beneath the surface, change is happening.

Skills are developing.

Strength is building.

And sometimes, what we uncover isn’t what we anticipated—but it’s exactly what we needed.

Leaders, trust that your work is paying off, even when you can’t see it yet. Growth takes time, and sometimes, the best results come when you least expect them.

What’s something in your life or career that has taken shape in an unexpected way?

Let’s talk in the comments! ⬇️
#Leadership #Growth #Confidence #Resilience #SecurityStacking #theresegopaulrobinson

Right now we are collectively going through it!

But this is also an exciting time for all of us. A time to rethink, recalibrate, redo!

This is a time for us to take chances and be innovative!

But we have to have the confidence to make the leap, we have to remember why we do what we do, and we have to accept that we can't do it alone!!

I am excited to share more in my keynote session: "Getting Better Together" at Texas Regional HIMSS's Brave New World conference! If you are in healthcare and want to learn, connect, and walk away with not only tools but valuable relationships, then you can't afford to miss this event.

There is still time to register here: https://lnkd.in/gTBE87_K

#securitystacking #leadership #confidence #healthcare #theresegopaulrobinson #HIMSS #HIMSS2025 #healthcareleaders

We’ve all felt stretched too thin—

juggling responsibilities, meeting expectations, and taking on more than we should. But overcommitment isn’t something that just happens to us—it’s a result of the choices we make.

Over and over again I see women in the workplace who feel the need to prove their value and avoid letting others down. But doing this keeps you in a cycle of saying yes, even when it’s not the right decision. And ironically, the more you say yes, the more you say no to your priorities, your influence, and our growth.

I am thrilled to deep dive into strategies of ending this cycle at the Women’s Healthcare Executives’ Network Annual Conference, hosted by ACHE of North Texas!

This year’s theme, “BOLDLY YOU – Empowered. Inspired. Unstoppable.”, says it all and I am thrilled to join Judy Hoberman, Dr. Megan Carter DNP, RN,NEA-BC,Kimberly King Webb, and Krista D. Stepney, MHA as a speaker at this event!!!

It’ll take place at Texas Women’s University in Dallas on Friday, April 4th, from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

If you’re ready for conversations that push you forward, let’s make it happen!

Join us: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/achentxs-womens-conference-boldly-you-empowered-inspired-unstoppable-tickets-1258662596709?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

#confidence #leadership #securitystacking #theresegopaulrobinson

So on Saturday I did a thing!

I competed in the National Speakers Association North Texas Chapter Last Story Standing competition with two other amazing speakers Nadya Nemova-Tatsch, Psy.M and...

Nicole M. Bianchi CSP® (our winner!!)🏅 Bravo on the lettuce in teeth leading to a difficult conversation about difficult conversations!!! 🥬

What is crazy to me is that ME, I, THERESE, had enough courage to even consider doing this.

Believe me when I say that
- I was terrified
- I was uncertain
- I second guessed
- I considered quitting

But I had to try. I had to bet on myself. I had to borrow belief from others.

I. HAD. TO. TRY.

I didn’t win on Saturday, but what I got was a chance to look into the eyes of the audience members and see that my words touched them.

I would not have experienced this; if I didn’t push myself. Their faces signaled to me that I was where I was supposed to be and DAMN that felt GREAT!

I say this over and over again....confidence doesn’t mean that you are fearless or even believe that you can...or even that you will get the result that you want.

Confidence is the courage to try.

What is something you’ve thought about doing but have allowed fear to stop you? Is now the time to do it? Is now the time to try?

#securitystacking #leadership #confidence #theresegopaulrobinson

Wait, is that wine in his hand??🤔🍷

Well, I’m not sure 🤷‍♀️ but what I am sure of is today is this kid’s birthday!🎉🥳

This kid would not grow up to be famous.
He would not grow up to be President.
He would not grow up to be a pro athlete.

He is however,

A vault for secrets
A soft place to land when you fall
A shield that will protect at any cost
A strong hand that lifts you up
A gentle voice that whispers to you that it’s ok to cry

He is loved by his daughters and his wife (me!), more than he will ever know.

And he is irreplaceable.

I love this picture of my husband Kevin Robinson, not only because of the questionable liquid and the dashing leisure suit but because even now decades later that gentleness in his eye is still there.

Happy birthday my sweet husband.
#birthdaywishes #love

Carnival Tuesday! #vibes #trinidad #carnival #blisscarnivaltt

Carnival Monday! #vibes #trinidad #carnival #blisscarnivaltt #pardy

Happy Tuesday!

Today my husband and I are in Trinidad playing mas! 🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹

It’s carnival Tuesday in my home country!!!!

Not a professional post.

Just a reminder to play just as hard as you work!

#trini #confidence #home

The countdown has begun!!! #carnival #trinidad

Love is all around here in Trinidad! Get your own BeLove gear at www.Belovemovement.com

This pic sums it up!

Me having fun driving him crazy! Him be annoyed…. But deeeeeeeep down loving it!?!? 🤔🤔

Today marks 20 years we’ve been husband and wife! How?!

To say I am blessed is not saying enough!?

Thank you my love for all of these years together.

I continue to long for only you!❤️❤️

Oooohhh!! Just received my new head shots and boy I am thrilled!!! Huge shout to @treyhernandezmedia for his photography skills and creating the best experience for me and @looksxmarilu for making me look and feel beautiful yet powerful, you girl, are a rare talent!!

It’s hereeeeeeee!!! 🎉

After what feels like forever, my speaker reel is done! 📽️

All of us business owners are told to invest...invest in your business, invest in the things that will get you closer to goal.

Well, I finally did it! I should’ve done it sooner! But it’s done, now!

HUGE thanks to Lois Creamer for offering your insights on this project, sharing your knowledge and guidance with me and for always being ready with a “you’ve this” when needed, 💕

Cara Brookins for expecting me to be my best...and just a little bit more...every single time...and not accepting anything less from me, especially during this process. ❤️

THE GREAT Trey Hernandez for lending his talent and creativity as a photographer and videographer to make this even happen for me. You are easy to work with, insightful, funny, encouraging, innovative, direct and all around a good human. It’s you and me forever! ❤️‍🔥 🏆

Ok, Let’s go!!!!
#securitystacking #confidence #leadership #theresegopaulrobinson

Trini carnival countdown!!! Can’t wait to go back home!!!!!!🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹

If it’s weighed down…

It will be too hard to move forward. This goes for tractors, boxes, wheelbarrows, and

Us.

So many of us have things that we’ve latched onto that are not serving us. And it feels like no matter how hard we try, we can’t move forward, we can’t achieve, we can’t feel more confident in our own skin.

I’m guilty of this.

And the one thing I started doing in the last year is letting go of things and people who are hindering my progress.

It’s hard.
It hurts.

But it’s necessary.

Remember confidence is not just about you but about your community(who you keep close) and what you choose to hold onto.

So what is weighing you down and slowing your progress?

It’s time to let it go.

What have you let go of so that you can be a better you??

#confidence #securitystacking #leadership #theresegopaulrobinson #letitgo

“If you’re not willing to sacrifice you retirement...

...then maybe this is not for you!”

Oooohhhhh! 🤯

This is what Rickey Green, CEO of Power Personnel told me on a call earlier this week after I asked him for one piece of advice he would give someone who has their own business!

I met Rickey a year ago through our Visus Group, LLC round tables and talk about a brilliant mind! But when he told me that this week, it just smacked me in the face! 😲

As we all trudge along trying to be great, I guess it kinda boils down to that...what are you willing to sacrifice, because there WILL BE sacrifices and are you confident enough in yourself, your product, your service, to sacrifice it all.

The “greats” all have this in common, several who came down to their last “minus penny”; (I say minus because they are often in debt). But then it happens, the breakthrough!

So are you confident enough in yourself, and if so what are you willing to sacrifice??

#confidence #securitystacking #leadership #dreams #theresegopaulrobinson

We met online 2 years ago... 💻

Ok, not “THAT” way! 🙃 We were speaking at a virtual event together and just hit if off. This brief encounter on a panel, led to:

- 3 hour trips to the airport to pick up a stranger (me)
- Thinking our car was stolen
- Weekly chats...several of them tough
- Couple vacations with husbands; forcing them to be BFFs
- Sneaking into exclusive restaurants
- Tears and laughter

And now me supporting her event with the Empowerment Collective AVL.

The relationship that Natalie Micale, MS, RDN and I have created over these two years is one that I didn’t know that I needed and now don’t know what I would do without it. ❤️

Confidence is not just about you, but it’s about the people you choose to keep close, the community that surrounds you, and your ability to support other people wholeheartedly.

I am still on cloud 9 after my #asheville trip and I am reminded that building confidence also lies within the “power of us”.

#securitystacking #confidence #leadership #womenrock #theresegopaulrobinson

Let’s talk about power—not just to bounce back, but to come back stronger, smarter, and bolder.

That was my overall message for the women of #Asheville last night at the Empowerment Collective AVL event!

I had a chance to drive around their town and YES the devastation was evident but so was the LOVE the people have for their community!

I wanted them to walk away from the night KNOWING that they have control of what happens NEXT.

We’ve all had to rebuild at some point after our lives have been shaken and if you are currently trying to rebuild; I challenge you to stop thinking about just rebuilding because this is YOUR chance to build something extraordinary—something wilder than you ever imagined but…

⚡ It has to be urgent.
⚡ It has to be intentional.

If you had zero barriers, what would you build? How wild would it be?

Drop it in the comments! 👇🏽
#ItsTime #Power #LeadBoldly #BuildBigger Natalie Micale, MS, RDN Sonya Costello #securitystacking #theresegopaulrobinson #confidence

I dreamt about all the women

I get to meet tomorrow night and I woke up this morning a little emotional.

Just the sheer power of the women who will be with me at Empowerment Collective AVL event tomorrow in Asheville is a little overwhelming.

I can’t wait to hear their stories, learn from them, and just be in their presence.

Tomorrow can’t come fast enough!

Asheville hear I come!!

#asheville #womenrock #Iloveus Natalie Micale, MS, RDN Sonya Costello Esmee Dorf

What’s your plan to stay?

This was something that Les Brown asked in one of his speeches that I heard about a year ago.

That was the beginning of me taking a long hard look at all of my habits and all of the things that I was doing that were not contributing to me having better health.

We often focus so much on our careers, on our families and so on, that we forget the most important thing which is staying around to continue to take care of the people we love and do the things that we love.

So this is part of it.

Having a plan to stay.

This builds confidence, this takes away some worry and it makes you stronger when you are dealing with any challenges and obstacles.

My husband and I have been on a mission to be healthier so that we can stay longer.

This pic was taken yesterday morning right before my husband was wheeled in for his colonoscopy.

Just another thing that we all need to do as we make a plan to stay.

What’s your plan?

**don’t worry I got his permission to post this LONG after the anesthesia wore off!!😄😄..

…and yes he was mildly annoyed that I took this! 🤷‍♀️

#securitystacking #confidence #stay #theresegopaulrobinson #leadership

So it happened....

I made it to 4 years.

This month marks FOUR YEARS since I was fired on the same day that I asked for a promotion.

-4 years since I decided to bet on myself

-Four years of learning truly what I am made of 🦾

-4 years of reevaluating, reassessing, rethinking, redoing

-Four years of working REALLY hard 😅

-4 years of courage AND doubt

-Four years of waking up EVERY. SINGLE. MORNING. grateful 🙏🏽

As I celebrate my business “baby” turning four this month, I want to share the five things I wish someone told me four years ago!

What are some things that you wish someone would have told you years ago?

#securitystacking #theresegopaulrobinson #confidence #leadership #4years #speakerlife #girlpower #dreamer

One thing I should call out

Leaders who lack confidence may not have started out that way! Yeah, many of us take on our leadership roles with enthusiasm and excitement about what’s to come and what we will accomplish. 😃

However, after setbacks, conflict, lack of progress, and realizing that perhaps we don’t have full control, many of us feel beaten down and lose our confidence.

Was it my fault?
Should I have done that?
Why can’t I get this going?

It happens. But we can turn things around and we can get back to “THAT” version of ourselves.

Start by remembering WHY you took the position and HOW you felt then.

Start there.

Then make one goal, look for evidence that you’ve done it before (it’s all around you), then act... don’t wait...act.

Then do it again.

Has this happened to you? Have you felt beaten down? How did you bounce back?

#confidence #securitystacking #theresegopaulrobinson #leadership

February 6th is just around the corner!

I am FINALLY getting to Asheville to spend time with the ladies from Empowerment Collective AVL, Esmee Dorf, and all of the incredible women in attendance!

✨Why come to Empowerment Collective AVL : Inspired Women. Elevated Conversation?✨

They believe in the magic that comes from bringing women together to share their stories. To encourage, support, and lift each other as we each venture out to share our unique gifts with the world.

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Natalie Micale, MS, RDN Sonya Costello

Here’s a secret...

Maybe you didn’t know...

But people don’t want to suck!”

I said this over the weekend at a Texas Medical Association conference where I spoke to a room filled with physician leaders! I saw their faces when I made that statement 😐 ...

Shocked at first... 😲

Then followed by nods and smiles. 😊 😄 😅

It’s true though, we don’t want to suck, at work, at life. But in many cases the things we have to do to “not suck” has to be taught, we have to learn and practice.

And with time, we will build enough confidence where we feel better equipped to tackle bigger things!

So, what can you do as a leader to help people not suck?

- Set expectations
- Hold them accountable
- Cheer them on
- Delegate
- Coach them
- Stretch them

What can you add to this list??
#confidence #leadership #securitystacking #theresegopaulrobinson

What’s expected of physician leaders???

Address Shortcomings

Boost Morale

Increase Accountability

Increase Clinician Engagement

These are the four areas we dove deep into during my program with Texas Medical Association’s Leadership College!

There are so many hats that physician leaders wear and I am thrilled that I could support on this way!!

#leadership #securitystacking #physicianleaders #theresegopaulrobinson

Your lack of confidence is not my problem

I hear that alot! Whatever, a person is dealing with personally should not impact business. Ok, so that may be true, it should not...but it DOES!!!

I just got off the phone with a client who I have been taking through my Security Stacking TM blueprint and today they shared some improvements with me that honestly made me tear up!

Not just because the improvements were crazy good, but because their faces were LIT UP!! So much excitement, so much joy!!! They couldn’t stop talking about the next set of goals they had for this year and I was just blown away.

Bottom line: A leader’s confidence DOES impact

- Engagement

-Retention

-Revenue

-Client Satisfaction

- Culture

If you don’t see this as a priority then you are doing your organization and yourself a disservice!
#securitystacking #confidence #leadership #theresegopaulrobinson

Did you know that setting goals can boost your confidence?

It might seem unrelated, but it’s true.

The act of setting a goal signals to yourself that you believe you can achieve it. This self-belief sets the foundation, giving you something to work towards.

Make your goals achievable, but not too easy. Challenges help us grow. The effort strengthens our confidence muscle. 🎯

If you’re struggling with confidence, whether in life or as a leader, start by setting intentional goals. You’ll be amazed at the progress you’ll make. 🌟

When was the last time you set a goal that felt just right? How did it impact your confidence? Share your stories!!

#Leadership #SecurityStacking #confidence #theresegopaulrobinson

What a way to start off Monday!

One of my favs, the legend Machel Montano from my home country Trinidad, made his debut performance on NPR music Tiny Desk!!!

This is a HUGE deal for Soca music in general; as this is the first time this genre has been performed on this platform!!!! Overdue!!!

I am proud and dancing at my desk this morning! 🎶 💃🏽 Yeah, this is not “work” related or even my normal LinkedIn type post...but this girl is smiling with pride right now and I had to share!

Check out the full video here: https://youtu.be/Y1f0WK9lsb0

#confidence #Trinidad #socamusic #pride #trini

Do you feel like your team just can’t move forward?

Here’s the thing: insecurity stacking is like an iceberg. What you see above the surface—

missed deadlines
low morale
lack of collaboration

These are just some of the things we can see.

Because below the waterline lies a massive foundation of hidden self-doubt, fear of failure, and hesitation, quietly preventing your team from making real progress.

As leaders, we set the tone. When we hesitate to make decisions, avoid tough conversations, or question our own abilities, that insecurity sends negative ripples through our teams.

But here’s the good news: just as insecurity stacking builds up over time, it can be dismantled—one stack at a time. By embracing intentionality, seeking evidence of what works, and taking small, focused actions, we can melt the iceberg, creating a clear path for ourselves and our teams to move forward.

The result? A team that’s empowered to share ideas, make bold moves, and achieve incredible results.

So, I’ll ask: What’s the first stack of your iceberg that you’re ready to start dismantling today?

#Leadership #theresegopaulrobinson #Confidence #SecurityStacking

After over 2 decades together

This year was the first time that we sat together and intentionally mapped out a plan for the year. 🙄 Yeah, there’s a part of me that feels like “yikes, why weren’t you doing this before” but it is what it is! The reason we did this is because we didn’t want another year to go by feeling like we just floated through with little intention.

Our plan required us to ask each other questions and respond in a journal format. The questions covered a variety of areas, finances, relationships, career goals, etc. Then we had in-depth conversations about each question.

It was sometimes hard, sometimes eye opening but mostly it was encouraging and dare I say, brought us even closer together.

So we got through the two days of planning together and now it’s time to execute. 🦾

If you are thinking about doing a similar activity with your partner or even by yourself, comment “Questions” and I will DM the list of questions we used!!
Shout to Natalie for planting this seed with me!!
#confidence #securitystacking #plan #leadership #theresegopaulrobinson

For us Trinis this time of year is also the time for Pastelles! This is my second year making them and I still can’t believe how great they came out!! This year we made 60!! 🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹
#Trinidad #trinitothebone #trinitothebone🇹🇹🇹🇹

Every year I try my best but

I never get Christmas cards out on time

I could never get it together enough to plan family photos

I never have the coordinated decorations

I never could get my table to look like Martha Stewart helped

I could never pull off “oh all of this was easy for me”

…

I try my best every year to be perfect and it NEVER works and I end the holidays feeling like I should’ve done better.

I used to think the reason I tried to do so much was because I wanted to give my kids the experiences I didn’t have but really…

I wanted to give ME the experiences I didn’t have and I just can’t live up to this fantasy I created in my head so long ago of what it SHOULD be!

But this year, I said to myself… I’m not doing it.

It was hard.

I didn’t do ALL the things I used to and the result?

Zara, my 12 yr old said to me last night that this was one of the BEST Christmases because it didn’t feel stressful, it felt easy and I was happy!

Yikes and Ouch!

But I learned a lot from what Zara said last night.

So if you are feeling this morning like you should’ve done more, chances are you are doing too much and the people who love you…

just want you and they want you to be happy.

So give yourself some grace and go warm up some left overs for breakfast!! I won’t judge you!!

P.S. ignore my crazy eyes!! Hahah😄

#confidence
#leadership
#theresegopaulrobinson
#securitystacking

erry Christmas Eve🎄🎄

Here’s to slowing down and just “being” for a little while! ❤️❤️
#movienight #slowdown #christmas #love

It’s the day before Christmas... and my house looks like Santa’s workshop exploded.🎄

The tree is half-decorated, the guest room is... let’s call it “aspirational,” and I’m pretty sure one of the dogs ate an ornament. Guests are coming, the to-do list is growing, and I’ve already Googled “how to survive hosting Christmas” three times.

But here’s the thing: Confidence doesn’t mean having it all together. Confidence is knowing you’re doing your best—even if your best includes shoving clutter into a closet right before the doorbell rings.

For leaders, this time of year mirrors real life: juggling priorities, feeling like there’s always one more thing you shouldhave done, and wondering if everyone’s going to notice the cracks in your “perfect” presentation.

Here’s what I’ve learned: Messy is still meaningful.

* Your guests won’t care if the napkins match (or if you even have napkins).
* Your team isn’t looking for perfection—they’re looking for presence.
* And most importantly, YOU can’t pour from an empty cup. So stop, breathe, and remember that confidence isn’t about the wrapping. It’s about the gift of showing up, flaws and all.

So tomorrow, when my guests arrive, I’ll embrace the chaos, pour the wine, and hope nobody opens that closet… or at least I will TRY to.

If they do?

Well, that’s where board games come in.☺️

Here’s to an imperfect, joyful holiday—and to owning the mess like the leader you are.

What’s your version of “messy but meaningful” this season? 🤔

Share it below—I promise no judgment (especially if your guest room doubles as storage!

#securitystacking #confidence #leadership #theresegopaulrobinson

Last week I spent two days planning 2025 with my good friend & fellow professional speaker Cara Brookins.

We mapped out big goals, dreamed about what’s possible, and got crystal clear on where we want to go. But as we dug into the details—finances, systems, processes—it wasn’t always comfortable.

The truth is, growth requires us to look at everything, even the parts we might prefer to ignore.

✅ Where are the gaps in our systems?
✅ What’s working, and what’s not?
✅ What will it take financially to reach the next level?

It wasn’t easy, but it was absolutely necessary.

The reward? 🏆

Clarity. Confidence. A plan we can execute.

As leaders, speakers, and entrepreneurs, it’s easy to stay focused on what excites us—the speaking engagements, the big ideas—but it’s the behind-the-scenes work that builds sustainable success.

How are you preparing for 2025? What’s the most challenging (or rewarding) part of your planning process?

#confidence #securitystacking #theresegopaulrobinson

A couple of years ago, I was sitting in my car, wiping extra mayo off a Whopper (which I hate), fresh off being let go from a job I poured my heart into. It was one of my lowest moments—and the start of something transformative.

That day inspired me to create the blueprint for Security Stacking™, and now, it’s the backbone of my new offering: “The Leadership Blueprint: Turning Confidence into a Competitive Advantage.”

🎯 Here’s the deal: When leaders lack confidence, it shows. Decisions stall, teams hesitate, and opportunities vanish and the ripple effect of that can be devastating for any organization.

But when leaders own their confidence, they create clarity, momentum, and trust that ripple across the organization.

The Blueprint focuses on three steps that leaders can take NOW to start building confidence!

This isn’t just about feeling confident—it’s about turning confidence into a competitive edge.

Ready to help your leaders rewrite their leadership story, check out my offer sheet and let’s talk!

P.S. The mayo? 🍔 Still unforgivable. 😠 🍔 But what came next? A game-changer. 🦾

#securitystacking #confidence #leadership #theresegopaulrobinson

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