Latest Igniteyourconfidence Podcast Episodes
5 Ways To Increase Your Visibility At Work: Stand Out & Get Promoted!
Ignite Your Confidence with Karen Laos - July 03, 2024 13:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsIf you’re a woman who wants to advance your career by ditching doubt and upleveling in your communication skills and confidence, check out The Power House, my mastermind: https://karenlaos.com/the-power-house/ When women come together, magical things happen. If you’re looking for connection and...
How To Get Selected For A TED Talk! 7 Strategies You NEED To Know!
Ignite Your Confidence with Karen Laos - June 19, 2024 13:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsListen for… How I became a TEDx speaker coach (born out of “rejection”!) The key ingredients you need if you want to stand on the red dot one day Best practices during the application process What TEDx is looking for What NOT to do when applying What might surprise you about the process I...
3 Words and Phrases That Are DESTROYING Your Credibility (& What To Say Instead!)
Ignite Your Confidence with Karen Laos - June 05, 2024 13:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsHere are some highlights to listen for: Two ways that someone destroyed their credibility this week Why do people kill their own credibility? Phrases harming your credibility Minimizing words to avoid How to stop using these words and phrases in your communication Karen Laos, Communication...
3 Ways to Leave a Legacy
Ignite Your Confidence with Karen Laos - November 01, 2023 10:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsTangible Takeaways: Pay attention to the experiences you create for others, whether it's in person, over the phone, or via email. Consider how you want people to feel in your presence and make those experiences positive and warm. Write your eulogy. This exercise can provide clarity on the qual...
Coping with Kidney Failure
Ignite Your Confidence with Karen Laos - October 25, 2023 10:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsTangible Takeaways: Recognize what you can control and that you can’t control the actions or health of other people. Especially those suffering from chronic pain or disease. Instead of fixing it, ask what is needed. Establish clear boundaries for yourself to prevent burnout. Prioritize self-ca...
Ask For What You Want With Sarah Johnson
Ignite Your Confidence with Karen Laos - October 18, 2023 10:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsTangible Takeaways: Try implementing "20 seconds of courage." For 20 seconds take those initial steps, whether it's asking for a raise, starting a conversation, or making a significant change. It only takes 20 seconds to get started! Write down your achievements. Keeping a record can boost con...
5 Tips to Be Memorable
Ignite Your Confidence with Karen Laos - October 11, 2023 10:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsTangible Takeaways: Actively engage in conversations by asking open-ended questions and pausing to listen attentively. Imagine that everyone has a sign above their head that says, "Make me feel important." Use this perspective to show genuine interest in others. Start and end your sentences w...
Break the Rules On Purpose with Heather Whelpley
Ignite Your Confidence with Karen Laos - October 04, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsTangible Takeaways: Look at all the rules that you’ve been handed, and ask: which of these do I want to keep carrying with me and which ones do I want to break? Your worth is not connected to achievement, success, or how your body looks. These rules create shame or make you feel “too much: A ...
How to Communicate with Clarity
Ignite Your Confidence with Karen Laos - September 27, 2023 10:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsTangible Takeaways: Communicating with clarity takes intention! Your audiences need structure to know where you're headed and what you're doing. Otherwise, they're going to get lost and tune out. When you start any message, whether it's a voice message, voicemail, or voice memo- front load it...
Spiral Up with Karen Fullerton
Ignite Your Confidence with Karen Laos - September 20, 2023 13:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsTangible Takeaways: You’re a spiritual being on a human journey, and that intersection between the two requires emotional learning. It's learning how to integrate, like balancing a bike. It’s important to listen to your body and listen to your emotions. When struggling with a frustrating even...
Stop Leaving Money on the Table
Ignite Your Confidence with Karen Laos - September 13, 2023 13:32 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsTangible Takeaways: Remember: people want to be pursued! Follow up beyond your comfort level. With high ticket offers, you need to follow up a minimum of nine times, and it could even be years before they are ready to buy. It is tempting to ask passively because it feels more comfortable, but...
Mindset for Success with Riana Milne
Ignite Your Confidence with Karen Laos - September 06, 2023 10:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsWhen you work on your mindset, teach your children along the way! You can transform both your life and the lives of your children. Research shows eight out of 10 people have negative fear-based thinking, and this comes from childhood trauma. This is the reason why many are afraid to use their ...
4 Qualities of an Influential Communicator Part 1
Ignite Your Confidence with Karen Laos - August 30, 2023 10:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsTangible Takeaways: The goal is to project the image that you want to project. Have a point, and stick to it! You can do this by deciding your point in advance and sharing this upfront. People need to receive information with the point first, and details after, not the other way around. Avoid...
Fearlessly Build a Business with Nicole Grinnell
Ignite Your Confidence with Karen Laos - August 23, 2023 10:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsTangible Takeaways: When fear starts to creep in, ask yourself. “what’s the worst that can happen?” Uncovering this helps you take a chance and lose that fear of failure. Seek to understand the root of your fear. Is it pride? Fear of failure? Worried about what others may think? Find your pas...
Let Your “Why” Guide You with Ashley Russo
Ignite Your Confidence with Karen Laos - August 16, 2023 10:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsTangible Takeaways: Often when we are stuck, it’s because we’re not making a decision. It is better to decide and move forward than stay stagnant! If you make a wrong decision, it’s ok! You learned something. This will make you better at your next move. We get burdened with the “how”, and w...
Behind the Scenes of Tedx with Roya Bashier
Ignite Your Confidence with Karen Laos - August 09, 2023 10:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsTEDXMinneapolis will be on August 12, 2023. Click HERE to purchase your tickets! Tangible Takeaways: Remember the power of teachers and leaders - they have the opportunity to instill confidence in others. Be an opportunistic person! When you see an opportunity, lean into it. Even if it’s a lo...
5 Secrets to Business Success
Ignite Your Confidence with Karen Laos - August 02, 2023 10:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsTangible Takeaways: Expect good things to happen! This has been the #1 contributor to my success, it transforms your posture and energy, and you see the opportunities for what they are. Be tenacious with purpose. Clarify your current goals so you're not being tenacious in everything but in the...
Resist the Urge to Give Your Power Away with Jennifer Hill
Ignite Your Confidence with Karen Laos - July 26, 2023 10:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsTangible Takeaways: Resist the urge to give your power away. Step into your power. It can be common to fall into the trap of taking a backseat to stronger, louder, more experienced voices. There is a reason for this - women have been conditioned to do this! Whenever we take action or inaction...
Body Language Do's & Don'ts
Ignite Your Confidence with Karen Laos - July 19, 2023 10:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsTangible Takeaways: Think about expanding your presence. We’ve been culturally conditioned to make ourselves physically smaller, and this needs to stop. Shoulders back, hands to the sides or gesturing out, and firmly plant your feet shoulder-width apart. Incorporate these habits into your dail...
See Yourself in Brilliant Light with Ivy Slater
Ignite Your Confidence with Karen Laos - July 12, 2023 11:09 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsTangible Takeaways: See your brilliance and own it sooner. This does not mean you should be arrogant, but rather embrace your expertise now. Don’t wait. When creating your own business or venturing into a new field. Understanding your skillset and what problems you solve and diving into market...
3 Things to Say Instead of "I'm Sorry"
Ignite Your Confidence with Karen Laos - July 05, 2023 13:13 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsTangible Takeaways: Women are culturally conditioned to apologize! Even though I teach this, I have to catch myself from apologizing, as well. Habits are hard to break, but you can do it! If you bump into someone at the grocery store, for example, instead of saying “I’m sorry” replace it with ...
Get Out of Your Head and Into the World with Kelli Thompson
Ignite Your Confidence with Karen Laos - June 28, 2023 10:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsTangible Takeaways: Women often don’t speak up because we think we need more experience, education, seniority, or fill-in-the-blank before we share our voice in the room. It’s a lie: speak up now! The men don’t wait. Why should you? When seeking to improve your confidence, copying another pers...
How to Be an Inclusive Leader
Ignite Your Confidence with Karen Laos - June 21, 2023 10:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsTangible Takeaways: Imagine people walking around with this sign on their forehead that says, “Make me feel important,” and you’ll find yourself naturally being an inclusive leader. Be self-aware! Be mindful of your intent and observe if it matches your impact. Ask for feedback and have a po...
The Discipline of Showing Up with Teresa Rand
Ignite Your Confidence with Karen Laos - June 14, 2023 10:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsTangible Takeaways: Keep in mind: it's not personal. It’s about them and what they’re trying to say. This is why understanding communication styles is important. Your basic personality should not have to change when you walk through the doors at work or log in to Zoom. You have permission to b...
Don't be Jealous. Be Inspired to Take Action
Ignite Your Confidence with Karen Laos - June 07, 2023 10:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsThere I was, in a yoga class, working hard to configure myself into the instructed pose. I glanced at the woman beside me in awe: how is she doing that with her body? Wow. At first, I was immediately jealous. Then, I was inspired. I want to be able to do that! Can you relate? Learn how I w...
Picture Your Success with Sharon Shannon
Ignite Your Confidence with Karen Laos - May 31, 2023 10:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsTangible Takeaways: Think bigger - we can always do better than where we are. It doesn't matter what we do or how much progress we made (or lack thereof) there's always better. Avoid settling It doesn't matter how low you are, you can do what is in your heart. When you're in the midst of it,...
Surviving Trauma Through Breathing with Tsikki Thau
Ignite Your Confidence with Karen Laos - May 24, 2023 10:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsTangible Takeaways: Remember, when communicating, we deliver a feeling behind our words. People can feel what we’re saying. Gratitude recognizes that your heart is beating and you’re breathing. Breath is the oxygen of your life, your soul, reminding you that you’re breathing. You’re alive. K...
Hype Women Up with Erin Gallagher
Ignite Your Confidence with Karen Laos - May 17, 2023 10:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsTangible Takeaways: Confidence has so much to do with clarity: be clear about where you stand on things and who you are. With clarity in hand, confidence is soon to follow. Stand in your power - no longer abandon yourself in service to other people. Avoid taking all feedback as direction and ...
How to Get What you Want on Mother’s Day
Ignite Your Confidence with Karen Laos - May 12, 2023 10:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratings1. How does a mom get what she wants on Mother’s Day? Ask! First, though you have to decide. What do you truly want? What would make it the best mother’s day for you? So many women hold back from asking because they want other people to be happy first. We’re culturally conditioned to please othe...
Uncover Your Potential Through Mentoring with Missy Chicre
Ignite Your Confidence with Karen Laos - May 10, 2023 10:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsTangible Takeaways: You have just one life, how do you want to live it? Be intentional and design the life you want. Make choices unapologetically. Dictate your value and your self-worth. Your confidence has to come from within rather than the outside world. View your life through the lens ...
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