Ignite Your Confidence with Karen Laos
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The Perfect Comeback: What to Say to Condescending or Awkward Comments
Have you ever walked away from a conversation thinking, "I wish I had said something"? Whether it's a condescending remark, an inappropriate comment, or a socially awkward moment that catches you off…
The Cost of Talking Too Much (and how to fix it)
Ever been trapped in the meeting that never ends, or the person who can’t seem to land the plane? In this episode, Karen unpacks the hidden cost of talking too much, and why even smart, successful…
Unshakable in Life’s Storms: The Power of Hope through Community
What happens when life doesn’t just challenge you, but it completely upends you? In this episode, Karen and her husband Chris share their five-year journey through kidney failure, dialysis, and…
The Hidden Cost of Indecision
Indecision isn’t neutral, it’s expensive. In this episode, Karen breaks down how hesitation shows up in leadership and why waiting for certainty is often the very thing costing you opportunities,…
3 Steps to Convert Self-Doubt into Strategic Momentum
Self-doubt isn’t something to eliminate—it’s something to use. In this episode, Karen shares how high-performing leaders turn doubt into forward movement by breaking it down and taking intentional…
The Power of Possibility: Expanding What You Believe Is Available to You
What if the real limitation isn’t your ability—but what you believe is possible? In this episode of Ignite Your Confidence, Karen explores how expanding your sense of possibility transforms the way…
The Language Shift That Instantly Elevates Your Presence
The words you choose shape more than your message—they shape your confidence, influence, and leadership presence. In this episode, Karen explores how positive language strengthens communication and…
Self-Trust: The Secret to Commanding Any Room
You can be experienced, prepared, and highly capable—and still find yourself second-guessing your decisions, replaying conversations, or looking to others for validation. In this episode, we unpack…
Why Smart Women Still Shrink in High-Stakes Rooms and How to Stop
You can be smart, experienced, and successful—and still find yourself shrinking in high-stakes conversations. In this episode, we unpack why this happens to so many accomplished women and why it has…
What Confident Leaders Do Before They Speak
In this episode, Karen shares 6 tips on what confident leaders do before they speak and how you can, too. These are things to do before even walking in the room to present or have a…
How to Speak up for Yourself in Tense Moments
In this episode, Karen shares practical, real-world phrases and mindset shifts to help you hold your ground in conversations, redirect when needed, and communicate with calm confidence — without…
Create Your Best Year Yet: 2026
Inspired by the book Your Best Year Yet by Jinny Ditzler, join me as I walk through 10 questions to help you reflect back on 2025 and look ahead to 2026, starting with celebrating! And ending with a…
5 Micro-Behaviors That Instantly Boost Your Credibility
These 5 micro-behaviors are small, but they have an outsized impact on how others perceive your confidence, clarity, and leadership. When you start using them consistently, people don’t just hear…
Grant Yourself Permission - Stop Waiting
If you’re ready to own the room, speak up, command respect and project authority, this episode lights the spark. Tune in to step into your voice—no permission required from anyone else but you.You’ll…
Negotiation Strategies to Get Paid What You Want
This episode makes asking simple and seamless. Discover practical negotiation strategies, language techniques, and mindset shifts to help you advocate for yourself while maintaining strong…
Stand out with Your Digital Presence
In this episode, we're cutting through the noise to reveal the counterintuitive truth about building a magnetic personal brand: You don't need to do more. You need to be known for ONE thing.Forget…
Stop Informing. Start Influencing.
Here are 6 tips you’ll learn:Start with why it matters.Don’t just explain what something is — connect it to why it matters to your audience. Influence begins with meaning.Lead with stories, not…
Handling Q&A with Confidence
Welcome Questions – Treat them as a sign of engagement, not challenge. Smile, thank the person, and show openness. Pause Before Responding – Take a beat to think. It signals confidence and helps you…
Turning a “no” into a “yes”
Here are some strategies you can use:Listen First, Understand the “No”Show genuine curiosity about their perspective. Ask questions, listen without interrupting, and validate their concerns to build…
Dealing with Difficult People (successfully!)
Newsflash - we are all difficult at times!Be mindful of the four types (the controller, the people pleasers, the pessimists, and the victims). Do you identify as one of these?Know your triggers (most…
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Ignite Your Confidence with Karen Laos has published 194 episodes since January 2021, covering topics in Business, Careers.
Ignite Your Confidence with Karen Laos is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 23m.
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