Ignite Your Confidence with Karen Laos
150 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsAre 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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Rise Above Your Fears with Dana Bowling
January 19, 2022 12:00 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBGrowing up in Beverly Hills with incredibly rich people, Dana wanted to be the cute, popular one. But, she lived in a $300/month rental with her mom and always grew up feeling less than. She had massive amounts of envy. This motivated her to work her tail off and get the things she wanted. She always knew she wanted something big. Her dream was to be Barbara Walters because she loved interviewing people. She was obsessed with TV and knew she wanted to be in the industry. That led her to be ...
Declare Who You Want to Be (and go be it!) with Jess Ekstrom
January 12, 2022 12:00 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBJess and her husband “pretend declared” that they were living in an Airstream doing a book tour - and it actually happened! This speaks to the power of “trying it on.” Listen for what Karen first thought of Jess when she saw her video ad from the Nashville airport and how that led to a milestone moment in September 2019 when she signed up for Jess’s Mic Drop workshop. This led Karen to create a formula for women called the 3D’s: Decide, Declare and Deliver. Tangible Takeaways: You can re...
Make Bold Moves to Gain Confidence with Lucy Liu
December 22, 2021 12:00 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBTangible Takeaways: We need to celebrate moments in which we have taken steps of courage when we didn’t think we could. We’re all unique and our uniqueness should be welcomed and celebrated. Celebrating your own wins will make you more confident. Everyone has stories if we look for them. You have the choice to look for the stories in the lessons you’ve learned in your life. We have the ultimate decision to decide our future. We have the power to choose our response. No one can control th...
Make Bold Moves to Gain Confidence
December 22, 2021 12:00 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBTangible Takeaways: We need to celebrate moments in which we have taken steps of courage when we didn’t think we could. We’re all unique and our uniqueness should be welcomed and celebrated. Celebrating your own wins will make you more confident. Everyone has stories if we look for them. You have the choice to look for the stories in the lessons you’ve learned in your life. We have the ultimate decision to decide our future. We have the power to choose our response. No one can control th...
Risk Taking Spurs Confidence with Gillian Epp
December 15, 2021 12:00 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBTangible Takeaways: We’re all complex human beings and we’re so much more than what people see in just one situation. Don’t evaluate yourself from someone else’s perspective. Let the person in your head talk. We can have these portfolio careers, find our own ways to serve the community, and find that one thing that truly fulfills us. We can’t worry about what people are going to say or how they’re going to judge us. We shouldn’t be worried about voicing our opinions or taking a stance ...
Risk Taking Spurs Confidence
December 15, 2021 12:00 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBTangible Takeaways: We’re all complex human beings and we’re so much more than what people see in just one situation. Don’t evaluate yourself from someone else’s perspective. Let the person in your head talk. We can have these portfolio careers, find our own ways to serve the community, and find that one thing that truly fulfills us. We can’t worry about what people are going to say or how they’re going to judge us. We shouldn’t be worried about voicing our opinions or taking a stance ...
Confidence Grows by Taking Action
December 08, 2021 12:00 - 27 minutes - 25 MBTangible Takeaways: We only grow as a person if we’re willing to leave our comfort zone, take risks and try new things. You have to act in order to become confident. You can’t wait until you feel confident before you do something. For opportunities, we have to show up and raise our hand if we want to make a change. Women have a tendency to hold back from sharing ideas and doing things. It takes vulnerability and risk to move forward. Leadership is a learning journey. Leaders make mist...
Confidence Grows by Taking Action with Alison Wilcox
December 08, 2021 12:00 - 27 minutes - 25 MBTangible Takeaways: We only grow as a person if we’re willing to leave our comfort zone, take risks and try new things. You have to act in order to become confident. You can’t wait until you feel confident before you do something. For opportunities, we have to show up and raise our hand if we want to make a change. Women have a tendency to hold back from sharing ideas and doing things. It takes vulnerability and risk to move forward. Leadership is a learning journey. Leaders make mist...
Boost Your Confidence by Helping Others with Lourdes Aviñó
December 01, 2021 12:00 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBOne day her 11-year old son said “I found a way to help many people at the same time.” Together they founded YTeach, an app where students can request on-demand tutoring from their peers; just like requesting an Uber. Growing up Cuban surrounded by all males, she was the first to go to college amongst her brothers and many cousins. She’s always pushed herself to learn and to be better in spite of growing up with people doubting her. She competed in Division 1 tennis and also became an attor...
How to get your time back (and your life) with Rosanna Berardi
November 24, 2021 12:00 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBRosanna and I have a candid conversation around how to get out of the pattern of thinking you have to do it all. Here are a few takeaways: Where can you take short cuts (we’ll give you tips!) Why is busyness a badge of honor? Outsource everything you can Be intentional about your time Do meaningful things Set boundaries Rosanna Berardi’s Bio: Rosanna Berardi is a lawyer, mother, and entrepreneur. She built her immigration law firm, Berardi Immigration Law, from her home apartment to...
What to Say to Unsolicited Advice
November 10, 2021 12:00 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBTakeaways: How do we feel when we get it? Most of us feel judged when we get unsolicited advice, along with frustration because someone made an assumption about us and they don’t know the full story. What to say: Affirm and appreciate that they want to help. Redirect to what you actually need or want from them. “Thank you for wanting to help. Here’s what would be helpful…” We give it because we want to help and we think we know (based on our experience) what would be good for them. We ar...
“Fine” Isn’t Good Enough
October 20, 2021 11:00 - 25 minutes - 23 MBSome takeaways Get clarity on what you want so you know where you’re going Set intentions with actions - “what’s one thing I can do today?” Celebrate milestones Don’t tolerate what’s “good enough” There’s a difference between easy and effortless Trust yourself and define what you want (vs. someone else defining you) About Karsta: Karsta spent the better part of her adult life enduring things that were - fine. She had a house in the suburbs, a minivan, 2 kids, a dog and a good job;...
Rise up out of a toxic environment with Christine Cooper
October 13, 2021 11:00 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBChristine stayed quiet as a little girl and in the shadow of her brother. She married someone similar and began to recognize that she wanted to inspire and encourage others. She realized her voice was powerful and that she didn’t have to hide behind someone else. She highlights the importance of kindness, which is one of her top values. Some takeaways: We all have unique gifts: walk in yours! Words are powerful: use your voice to inspire others and draw out the best in them You don’t kn...
Stand out in a male-dominated industry with Becky Mueller
October 06, 2021 11:00 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MBBecky offers her real-world experience working as a leader who’s an introvert in a male-dominated world. Listen for how she wow’d a skeptical audience and had them requesting her back the following year, along with the secret about confidence. Some takeaways: Confidence is a skill - it’s something you can work on and improve. You’re not necessarily born with it so there’s HOPE. You can build it and be happy with how you project yourself. Remind yourself that you’re the expert. Speak like...
Dream Come True with Jenny Randle
September 29, 2021 11:00 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBJenny felt called to be a speaker, but pushed it to the side for a decade. As a recovering procrastinator, she talks about the power of prioritizing the right things and being intentional about making your dream come true. Some takeaways: Take one step at a time - even five minutes a day - to move forward toward your dream. Own your gifts and talents. Others may have similar dreams, but the expression of those dreams will be very different because we’re all unique. Remember that it’s al...
Be unapologetically you (in spite of yourself)
September 22, 2021 11:00 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBA few takeaways: You have the right to take up space. Find the voice you use on others and give some of it to yourself! Your value as a person is in “being” not “doing” - you’re okay just by being you vs. having to perform Do the thing and confidence will come; not the other way around. Complete this sentence: “I forgive you for…” Make your own choices versus doing what others want (wished she had said “no” to her dad about going into finance) Book recommendation: “Breaking the Habit ...
Boundaries and Burnout with Jennifer Bassman
September 15, 2021 11:00 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBOne of the most common topics that comes up when Jennifer speaks to her clients is setting boundaries. We talk about how to create boundaries around the things that make you frustrated and angry. That’s the first clue that you need them! Setting them helps you to 1) Alleviate stress and 2) Be true to your personal values. Can you relate to this quote from Jennifer directly? “My personal favorite sign of burnout: your “Give A Damn” busts. Going to work and dealing with absolutely anything ...
Words to Avoid & What to Say Instead
August 25, 2021 11:00 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBWords like “little, just, I’m sorry,” are only a few of the words that diminish our power, but there’s hope! It starts with awareness and then knowing what to say (or not say!) instead. About me: Karen Laos is a keynote speaker and leadership coach equipping women to stand out with unshakable confidence. She specializes in communication: executive presence and compelling messages. Karen champions female business leaders to own their value and find their voice so they can be seen and heard....
5 Questions to Ask as you Prep to Speak
August 18, 2021 11:25 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBPrepping your talk can be a daunting task, but it doesn't have to be. I must admit I've always been more of a "wing-it" person, but I must also admit that while mental agility is a powerful skill, winging it doesn't always work so well. I've learned the hard way over my years! Thankfully over time, I started using this simple outline to help me prep. It's been invaluable. 1. Ask yourself who your audience is. What do you want them to gain and take away from what you're speaking on? This gi...
Stay True to Your Values with Sara Menke
August 11, 2021 11:00 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBSara’s story is one of persistence and perseverance. She started her recruiting firm in San Francisco as a one-woman show and it’s now on many of the “Best Of” lists. She had a vision and stuck to it! And this from a woman whose first tax-paying job was Taco Bell. She shares many personal examples of finding her voice and her confidence. You’re not going to believe what someone said to her about why she’s a successful CEO. She handled an awkward and condescending situation with grace. Fu...
Trust Your Gut
July 28, 2021 11:00 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBThis is an episode back from the summit I hosted called Ignite Your Confidence. I talk about life lessons on my career journey such as… Why I felt so confident leaving corporate to pursue my dreams The importance of seizing (and creating!) opportunities Asking for what you want and need People pleasing and why it doesn’t serve us “Every wall is a door” Weighing the cost: there’s always a price/payoff for your dreams About me: Karen Laos is a keynote speaker and leadership coach equip...
Overcoming Self-Doubt when Selling
July 07, 2021 11:00 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBYou’ll hear her unfold the challenges of self-doubt, especially as someone who comes across as outgoing and confident to the outside world, which might surprise you. Learn: What to say when a potential client says “I’m not sure” or “maybe” in regards to your services. What to do with that voice in your head (why did you say that?!) The value of naming your inner critic The Fear Script to overcome self-doubt How to stretch your client as well as ask the most powerful question back when...
Two Questions for More Efficient Conversations
June 30, 2021 11:00 - 7 minutes - 6.71 MBIf you want more clarity and focus in your conversations, these two questions will transform your communication! Karen shares two stories that illustrate the value of using these in our day to day meetings, as well as typical conversations that most of us have on a regular basis. About me: Karen Laos is a keynote speaker and leadership coach equipping women to stand out with unshakable confidence. She specializes in communication: executive presence and compelling messages. Karen champions...
3 Tips to Promote Yourself with Ease
June 16, 2021 11:00 - 20 minutes - 19 MBWhat does self-promotion mean in the first place? It’s simply sharing who you are and what you do so the world knows you exist! Listen in as Karen walks through these three tips on how to promote yourself with ease. Ask yourself why it’s so hard and then come up with a message to counteract that. 80%+ is mindset, so tackle your fears and self-doubt first! Ask yourself: how does what I do serve the world? How can you help others? If we recognize our gifts and talents help others, then we ...
Stop “Shoulding” Yourself with Lindsey Heiserman
June 09, 2021 11:00 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBLindsey kicks off the episode with a model introduction using my PPU formula - say something personal, professional and unique about yourself. She’s done over 100 obstacle course races, by the way! We go on to talk about a bunch of things with rich stories from her clients and her own life, such as... How confidence is tied to moving your body and trusting what you need Why “should’s” take up more mental energy than “failure” How she shifted to start doing business coaching when she init...
How to Ask for What You’re Worth: Live Coaching Session for Alice Llano
June 02, 2021 11:00 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBListen in to hear a live coaching session where we role-play a salary negotiation - what to say and what not to say so that you claim your worth and showcase your brilliance! About Alice: As a values-driven coach, Alice draws on her experience building, motivating, and coaching teams in a variety of environments spanning from large corporations, to small startups. With over 20 years of Program, Project and planning experience Alice brings a profound knowledge of cross-functional effectiven...
Lessons Learned from Letting Go: With Laurie James
May 26, 2021 11:00 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MB“You’re not going to believe what happened,” Laurie would say about the experiences she had with the caregivers at work, and these experiences ultimately motivated her to begin writing. In her book, Sandwiched, she writes about challenging times, but also the different ways in which she grew. She learned to give herself time to grieve, to follow the love, and to be honest and true to herself about what she wants. Tune in to this twenty minute episode for some insight into lessons that can ta...
How’s Your Elevator Pitch? Live Coaching Session with Angela Jeffreys
May 19, 2021 11:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MBTo be most effective, your elevator pitch needs to be short, concise, and start with the problem or pain point your potential listener is experiencing. Alternatively, your listener can immediately identify what problem you solve and who you serve. The most common mistake? Starting with you and not the audience. The once shy and quiet girl that avoided being seen or heard, is now appearing center stage to help you overcome your hurdles to become the person you want to be! Angela can help y...
Does Your Intro Need Polishing? Live Coaching Session!
May 12, 2021 11:00 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBVocal inflection, upspeak, flow, warmth and pace are just a few of the things we talk about in this podcast episode. Your communication style is so important. Awareness is key. We have so many blind spots we don’t even realize it! Listen as I coach Dara on how she comes across with her voice and her message. Because we’re always our own worst critic, note that we look at the things to celebrate in her style, as well as my suggested improvements for her. Dara Goldberg is a Life Transitions ...
Bust Through Shame with Dr. Shawn Horn
May 05, 2021 11:00 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MBDr. Shawn Horn, also known as The Shame-Busting Psychologist, has 28 years of experience in the mental health field. In today’s podcast, she talks about her experiences growing up, how she flourished in her career, and some of the ways she let go of shame and found success. Was there a time when you didn’t feel so confident? As a young child, Dr. Shawn was placed in special education classes and was not given high expectations. However, the moment she was given the opportunity to demonstrat...
How to Say “No”
April 28, 2021 11:00 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBHow do you say no to someone you don’t want to be friends with (when they do)? How do you say no to your boss? What’s the best way to do this and what do you need to know first? Karen covers these highlights: Mindset: what’s getting in your way? What’s the “why” behind preventing you from saying no in the first place? Priorities: are you intentional about what you want your life to look like? How is that affecting your ability to say no? Examples: she gives specific scenarios that many o...
Reignite Your Spark After 50: with Aleta Norris
April 21, 2021 11:00 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBAlthough she grew up with confidence instilled in her as a child from her dad, when she got married she wasn’t allowed to be herself. Aleta lived in an aura of criticism at home where her first husband actually said: “I’m trying to figure out what’s wrong with you” when she didn’t live up to the “ideal” wife he was expecting. She put on her fake smile and went about her way in the world. So many women are looking for approval and give up themselves for someone else. Many of us don’t even...
Fake it ‘til You Make it?
April 14, 2021 11:00 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBKaren shares two stories of where her confidence started back when she was 18 years old. It involves Mary Kay cosmetics and Arthur Murray dance studio. Three highlights in this solo episode: You have to trick your brain (tune in for what anxious reappraisal is and how to leverage it for YOUR confidence!) Be kind to yourself. It takes time to change habits Feel the fear and do it anyway! About me: Karen Laos is a keynote speaker and leadership coach equipping women to stand out with un...
Always Be Ready to Speak: 3 Tips
April 07, 2021 11:00 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBMost people aren’t ready when asked to introduce themselves. The one thing we should be ready to talk about is ourselves! Use Karen’s PPU method to be memorable and give structure to your message so you can stand out. In meetings, learn sentence prompts on exactly what to say when you want to interject. She talks about empathy and acknowledgement as a way to do that. Lastly, sometimes it’s hard to deal with difficult audience members. What are the words you could use to diffuse and deflect, ...
From Near Death to New Life at Midlife: With Catherine Grace O’Connell
March 31, 2021 11:00 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBHighlights: After battling with illness for so many years and conquering it, Catherine asks herself: why am I here? She realized that illness can also manifest itself in your outlook on life, so one day she made the decision to put the illness aside and instead begin to be well, to think well, and to live well. Humans are born to create and creating can be immensely healing. Catherine reminds us that everyone can create, both physically and mentally, and also that you can create from a lot...
How she Influenced an Entire Room to Shift their Aggressive Energy: With Yon Na, Ph.D
March 24, 2021 11:00 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MBHighlights: How do you overcome cultural norms that expect you to stay silent? Like many of us, Yon faced this question growing up amid two different cultures: one where you don’t share your opinion unless you’re asked to and another where speaking up and sharing your ideas is highly valued. Yon constantly challenged herself to speak up while balancing cultural peace. When trying to influence others, one of the best things to do is to put your ego aside and focus more on the message you’re...
Introvert Turned Confident Consultant: With Dr Patricia Thompson
March 17, 2021 11:00 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MBWhen reflecting on her past, Patricia acknowledges that for the first two years of her consulting career, the desire to always come across the right way and to say the right things actually constrained her from contributing to conversations as much as she would have liked. Patricia believes that this habit of biting her tongue stemmed from the fear of rejection, but once she was able to overcome this fear, she has learned to be more of a risk-taker. Ultimately, opening up more opportunit...
Asking for What You Want in Hollywood: Erica Wernick and Ashley Maria
March 10, 2021 12:00 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MBSucceeding in the film industry was no easy feat. Ashley and Erica reflect on ingrained biases against women and recount difficult interactions with male colleagues. When you're in an uncomfortable situation, communicating and using your voice is key. Knowing what you want and then articulating it in a way that the audience hears you is am entire art. If only we didn't have to expend so much mental energy! We talk about how sometimes not everyone will like you, but when you are your authent...
I Almost Cancelled: Interview with Jessica Bettencourt
March 03, 2021 12:00 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBAs a young person, Jessica spread her wings and left home to pursue her dreams with no financial support. Though it took her attending seven colleges to get her bachelor's degree, she did it. With a commitment to perseverance, she bootstrapped her way to success even after several failed businesses. She's a true inspiration and encourages us to do the same. She encourages us to have a "no cancellation policy" after prioritizing what you want to show up for. Success looks differently for al...
Stand Out with Your Unique Style on Instagram: Interview with Parisa Mirza-Khan
February 24, 2021 12:00 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBTake the plunge at any age! We talk about how we're always evolving and to find the inner flavor of yourself. You can turn your passion into purpose on social media. Just like a recipe, every chef has her hand on it and makes it her own. Find yours and take baby steps to build your confidence. Do it with no expectations and a lot of love. Have fun, be a positive soul and a free spirit! About Parisa: Parisa Mirza-Khan is your Social Media “Reading BFF” Book Blogger. Her style is eccentric ...
Why Being "Nice" is Counterproductive: Interview with Jenn Whitmer
February 17, 2021 12:00 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBListen as we exchange stories from being raised in the midwest around conflict. Jenn shares a little about the Enneagram and three conflict styles to notice. We talk about the importance of vulnerability and how that affects culture and how everything comes back to what the real problem is. Listen to her story about a moment during a speaking engagement when she realized she's really able to help people. About Jenn: Jenn Whitmer helps teams and leaders solve conflict and personality clash...
Why Cancer Was Her Best Gift: Interview with Maggie Landes
February 10, 2021 12:00 - 27 minutes - 24.7 MBLearn from this doctor turned anti-diet wellness expert! There's a social system that's been created that's pressured us to want to get smaller. It's defined us and has played into the guilt and doubt we feel as women about our bodies. "I should be this, I should be that". Toss out the narrative of societal expectations and shame and give yourself permission to just BE. When we let that go we can actually free up the mental space to allow our bodies to do what they were meant to do: functi...
3 Steps to Recognize & Ask for What You Need: Interview with Jeanne Grabowski
February 03, 2021 12:00 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBJeanne shares that every feeling is valid and speaks to the importance of compassion and communication, especially with yourself. She talks about how she decided to lean into a sense of self-worth vs. having to prove herself. Her in-the-moment-decision in her early 20's (when faced with a question from a woman almost 30 years older than her) is powerful. Listen to her response! She tells us: success is liking what you do and how you do it. About Jeanne: Jeanne Grabowski is a Career & B...
Liberation from Self-Doubt: Interview with Christine Hansen
January 27, 2021 12:00 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MBChristine also suggests you evaluate what you can compromise on and what you can't. Set boundaries and empower yourself. Listen for her two pieces of advice for finding your voice. She’s the CEO of Sleep Like a Boss where she helps CEO’s, high achievers and miserable insomniacs get a full night’s rest. Who doesn’t want that? About Christine: Christine Hansen is a business coach for online coaches who won’t shove another blueprint down your throat. She understands that you want to make a...
Collaboration over Competition: Interview with Chic Influencer
January 20, 2021 12:00 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MBKaty and Melanie (co-owners of Chic Influencer) talk about the power of collaboration over competition and how perfectionism gets in the way of success. They share why their own course, “No More Failure to Launch,” failed (can you say “ironic?!”) and what they learned from that experience. They help business owners take their business ideas and unique story and effectively market to their ideal client (their book: #MakeChicHappen 52 Week Social Media Game Plan is jam-packed with tools on ho...
Agnostic Christian Now Leads Faith Inclusion at Salesforce: Interview with Sue Warnke
January 20, 2021 12:00 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MBTrust has everything to do with connection. Sue gives us the #1 "secret" to sharing your faith. Listen in for that! Hint: it has everything to do with being focused on your audience! She also talks about how she shared her faith at work for the first time and what it was like to come out of hiding. About Sue: Sue Warnke is the Senior Director of Content & Communications Experience at Salesforce, and President of Faithforce San Francisco and Christians@Salesforce networks. After a lifetime...
Are You Giving Away Your Power?
January 20, 2021 12:00 - 9 minutes - 8.39 MBWhat 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 credibility by being clear on the value you bring to an organization, strategically promoting yourself, and how to eliminate words that bring doubt. I'll share my top tips with stories that show the value of communicating who you are and how to own your value, plus something critical: how word choice plays a HUGE rol...
Three Leadership Lessons
January 20, 2021 12:00 - 10 minutes - 9.32 MBI've been in leadership for a long time and have made a lot of mistakes. I'm also celebrating all of the things I did right that made a positive difference in people's lives. How about you? What are you celebrating and what have you learned? Think about your leadership journey as you listen to my stories today. Here's a glimpse:: Stop looking for permission to speak up Ask directly for what you want Just say "yes" I'll talk about ways to move past your self-doubt, getting clear on wha...
Your Voice: Three Mistakes to Avoid
January 20, 2021 12:00 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBYour voice is the best instrument you have to influence others. There are three common mistakes we make that take away from our presence and credibility: Upspeak Being soft-spoken Using a scripted tone Listen in to learn how to move beyond these so you can leverage all the power in that beautiful instrument of yours! I'll talk about how to get rid of upspeak, how to project your voice, and how being conversational makes you relatable and allows you to connect with your audience. About m...
Trailer
January 13, 2021 08:00 - 55 seconds - 852 KBAre 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. About me: Karen Laos is a keynote speaker and...