Ignite Your Confidence with Karen Laos
Are you a leader holding back? What is that costing you? What if you could channel your fear and self-doubt? It’s actually possible. I know, because that’s my story. That’s what the Ignite Your Confidence podcast is all about. It’s for women in leadership who want to speak up and stand out. You’ll find both solo and candid conversations with real people sharing vulnerable stories to inspire you with simple tips to step into your confidence.
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There are many habits we don’t even realize may be getting in our way and hindering our ability to advance. But what are they? Being confusing instead of clear in our communication, not saying what we want, halting when we speak so we sound unsure, and staying quiet instead of speaking up…are just a few of the examples
You know how you get those butterflies before speaking in a meeting or making a presentation? Listen to these 10 tips to reduce your anxiety and calm your nerves! Tip 1: Prep - know your content Tip 2: Say “I’m so excited” instead of “I’m so nervous” Tip 3: Breathe and do the Navy Seals box breathing Tip 4: Sing your
Some people who advance make it look so easy, and yet successful people are strategic. You can be, too. Karen shares both strategies and lessons we can learn from others who have catapulted their careers. Thanks to Gissell Moronta, SVP of Sales and Marketing at Atrium Hospitality, who shares her success story publicly.
If you’ve ever hesitated to speak up or doubted how you come across, you’re not alone. Building confidence doesn’t happen overnight — it’s a journey, and each small step matters. It’s not just about what you say, but how you say it. That’s why aligning your preparation, body language, and delivery is key to leaving a l
You may not even realize that you're giving your power away. Listen in to hear three common mistakes women make and how to do something about it! What are the ways we do this? 1) We let other people define us 2) We hesitate to self-promote 3) We use minimizing language Listen in to learn strategies on how to build cr
On the phone with a distraught client last week, I was reminded of the assumptions we make and how doing this holds us back. The stress from these assumptions can put our stomach in knots - only to find out later the situation was a simple misunderstanding. You have to advocate for yourself if you want more opportuniti