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What Confident Leaders Do Before They Speak

What Confident Leaders Do Before They Speak

Communication, Confidence, Negotiating

Have you ever walked into a meeting, presentation, or high-stakes conversation knowing what you wanted to say… but not feeling quite settled in how you were going to say it? In my last episode of the Ignite Your Confidence podcast, I share six things confident leaders...
3 ways to own your authority in meetings

3 ways to own your authority in meetings

Communication, Confidence, Growth, Negotiating

If you’ve ever left a meeting thinking, “Why didn’t I say that better?” this is for you. Authority isn’t about seniority or titles. It’s about how intentionally you communicate. Here are three ways to own your authority immediately: Name the direction  Instead of...
One Shift That Makes the Room Listen

One Shift That Makes the Room Listen

Communication, Confidence, Negotiating

High-credibility leaders don’t rush to fill space. They use silence to own it. This is your reminder to pause.  Here’s how to use it as your power move: Pause before you answer.When someone asks you a question, take a full breath before speaking.That beat tells the...
Ask Confidently, Get What You Want: Mastering the Art of Negotiation

Ask Confidently, Get What You Want: Mastering the Art of Negotiation

Confidence, Negotiating

It’s no secret that being able to negotiate well is a coveted skill. It’s also no secret for those who know me that I’m good at asking. I’m also good at receiving. And that happens because I believe that I will get what I’m asking for. I ask confidently and...

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Karen Laos
Karen Laos
I’m a bold speaker and confidence cultivator with a big voice and an even bigger heart. I help women own their value, find their voice, and speak with unshakable confidence.
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