Ignite Your Confidence with Karen Laos
Episodes
3 More Strategies to Lead Productive Meetings
23 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Meetings don’t have to be boring and dull. Grab these practical tips to help you lead with efficiency and credibility.Tangible Takeaways:Ask open-en...
Transformed from Grief to Belief with Jessica Kriegel
16 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
From the outside looking in, Jessica Kriegel mastered success. She earned her doctorate, published her book, and became a keynote speaker. Jessica bro...
3 Strategies to Lead a Productive Meeting
09 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When you lead a meeting you have the power to guide the discussion in a productive way. Some of these tips are surprisingly simple. When you add all t...
Navigating Male-Dominated Spaces with Charli Matthews
02 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Charli Matthews is the Founder & CEO of Empowering Brands and has been working in a male-dominated space since 2005. Charli knows the inner backbone y...
How to Ask For Feedback
26 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Feedback is essential to great leadership, building trust among team members, and creating a culture you’re proud of. Asking and receiving feedback ...
Your Presence Is More Powerful Than Your Productivity with Sonia Miller
19 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There is one skill that most hard-working people are missing: how to receive. As a businesswoman, you know how to seek and tackle your to-do list. You...
From 9-5 to Entrepreneur
12 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Yes, it is true, the entrepreneur journey is hard but it’s also incredibly exhilarating! I’ve never regretted stepping out of the 9-5, yet I do ha...
Changing the World Through Your Story with Carrie Fox
05 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Carrie Fox always knew she wanted to make an impact through her work. At the age of 25, she jumped into some pretty big shoes and launched her own soc...
Move Beyond Self-Doubt
28 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Most people don’t have to dig deep to find their self-doubt, in fact for some, the messages of doubt are a constant companion. Struggling with self-...
From Cult Life to Dream Life with Mindi Rosser
21 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What do you do when everything you believed becomes a lie? Mindi had to grapple with this reality in her early 20s when she decided to leave a cult wh...
What To Do When You’re Misunderstood
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Notes:Nothing prepares you for that moment: you’re accused of something you didn’t do or mean. It takes your breath away, and not in a goo...
The Power of Persistence with Karen Haller
07 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever done something and thought, “that wasn’t it.” For Karen Haller this phrase came back over and over as she explored new things thro...
Why You're Missing Opportunities
31 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After listening to this episode you will have 3 tangible ways to step into more opportunities. When practiced consistently, you will be amazed by the ...
Fear as the Path to Success with Kendel Paulson
24 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kendel is on a mission to empower women to find their strength and live the life they deserve. As a certified life and career coach, Kendel empowers w...
How Not to Lead a Sales Call
17 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ever been on the receiving end of a discovery call and it feels like a sales pitch? This has happened to me twice in the last two months. It’s painf...
How to Start a Conversation with Strangers
10 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You’re standing in a room, surrounded by strangers. Whether it be a networking event, conference, or simply a new position, the fact is clear: it’...
What are you Standing For? With Amy Wong
03 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes, the biggest transformation comes from the smallest mental shifts - and Amy proves this to be true! Amy applies the neuroscience and psych...
Five Tips to Nail an Interview
27 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When you sit before that hiring manager, it’s common to come in with the perspective of simply answering the questions that are asked. What if you t...
Be the Culture Your Workplace Needs with Rita Ernst
20 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As a recently published author myself, I am excited to celebrate with Rita about her newly published book, “Show Up Positive!” Rita’s career has...
How to Stop Rambling and Get to the Point
13 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Captivating your audience is so important, and nothing will tune out your audience faster than a rambling session. Rambling comes in many forms - some...
How’s Your Ripple Effect? With Lisa Even
06 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In many ways Lisa describes finding her place in the world similar to goldilocks and the three bears: she had to bump around a bit until she settled w...
How to Start a Presentation
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We are conditioned to start our presentations with pleasantries because that’s exactly what most people do! Our impulse is to thank everyone and exp...
Investing in Your Dreams with Elyse Kaye
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Elyse is nothing short of a warrior when it comes to running her business. She built Bloom Bras from the ground up, navigated a male-dominated investi...
You Are Enough
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One thing I’ve discovered after coaching powerhouse women across industries, is that the feeling of not being enough is universal. Listen and explo...
Claim Your Worth with Amy Valdivia & Rica Ruiz
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever realized that you missed an opportunity to claim your worth? Maybe you accepted a salary too low or you missed out on getting promoted ...
How to Ask for What You Want
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I love talking about how to ask for what you want! This is one area if you get right, will transform everything. When you know how to ask for what you...
Sentence Prompts + Questions for Better Communication
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The words we use matter and can have a huge impact! In my upcoming book, “Trust Your Own Voice” I provide an entire chapter on sentence prompts th...
Trust Your Own Voice
18 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you holding back from sharing your ideas? Maybe it’s self-doubt due to fear of judgment, not wanting to rock the boat, or you’re worried about...
Stand your Ground with a Difficult Manager with Kristen Geez
11 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Struggling with a difficult manager may not be new for Kristen, but shrinking back and allowing him to run her over was. Kristen talks about the minds...
Refuse to be Bulldozed with Mary Snyder
04 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What do you do when someone steals the credit for your success?How do you respond when someone literally closes the door in your face?Mary Snyder shar...
3D’s to Reaching Your Vision
27 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Holding your dream in one hand and reality in the other can feel as if your dream has no place to actually come true. I want you to feel hope and walk...
I Thought I was Over This with Kimber Del Valle
20 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kimber has always been a confident powerhouse, but it became apparent that there was a disconnect: internally she was depressed and suicidal. Listen ...
3 Lessons Learned from Being on TV
13 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I had an opportunity to step into a dream of being on TV that would not have happened if I didn’t seize the opportunity when it was offered. More im...
Hot Flash to Hot Idea with Michelle Newman
06 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Michelle shows that good things can come from a hot flash: she coaches women in their midlife journey to live with abundance and intentionality, makin...
Shyest Girl to Confident Woman with Esther Littlefield
30 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When Esther started UpLift, a mastermind program for women, she created a faith-based program she wished she had when she was struggling and growing h...
Put Down your Bag of Rocks with Ryann Dowdy
23 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ryann Dowdy’s mission is to create a safe space for women to come together and be fearlessly themselves. She’s committed to community and connecti...
From Appearing Confident to Becoming Confident with Stacy Mayer
16 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With her experience in theater and improv, Stacy spent years crafting the skills of confidence and communication. It was not until she started her own...
No More Missed Opportunities
09 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how one of Karen’s clients realized she had been missing opportunities, and how three powerful strategies will stop that from happening again....
Powerful Stories Start with this One Skill with Becca Habegger
02 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Becca is present for some of the worst and best moments of people’s lives. As a reporter, she has mastered the skill of arriving with confidence in ...
Find Your Voice Through Creativity with Hollis Citron
23 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As an art teacher, Hollis realized she kept asking the same question over and over: “Why am I not good enough?” It wasn’t until her daughter ask...
Inside Out Confidence with Sue Revell
16 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As a young professional Sue’s confidence revolved around assessment and validation from others. It was when she started her own business that Sue be...
3 Ways to be More Powerful
09 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hear Karen’s best negotiation story in this episode: how she got nearly 3x as much money for an engagement than originally agreed upon.The three way...
How to Transfer Confidence with Megan Leasher
02 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Megan shares mentors in her life that may surprise you. She calls them “accidental mentors” who forced her to lead in a different way and helped h...
How to Interrupt with Grace
26 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When you want to interrupt, how you do it has two critical components: both what you say and how you say it. See below for the takeaways.Tangible Take...
Rise Above Your Fears with Dana Bowling
19 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Growing 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 a...
Declare Who You Want to Be (and go be it!) with Jess Ekstrom
12 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jess and her husband “pretend declared” that they were living in an Airstream doing a book tour - and it actually happened! This speaks to the pow...
Make Bold Moves to Gain Confidence with Lucy Liu
22 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tangible 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 un...
Risk Taking Spurs Confidence with Gillian Epp
15 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tangible 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 fro...
Confidence Grows by Taking Action with Alison Wilcox
08 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tangible 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 ...
Boost Your Confidence by Helping Others with Lourdes Aviñó
01 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
One 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 req...
How to get your time back (and your life) with Rosanna Berardi
24 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Rosanna 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 yo...
What to Say to Unsolicited Advice
10 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Takeaways: 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 assum...
“Fine” Isn’t Good Enough
20 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Some takeawaysGet clarity on what you want so you know where you’re goingSet intentions with actions - “what’s one thing I can do today?”Celeb...
Rise up out of a toxic environment with Christine Cooper
13 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Christine 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 inspir...
Stand out in a male-dominated industry with Becky Mueller
06 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Becky 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 audi...
Dream Come True with Jenny Randle
29 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jenny 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 t...
Be unapologetically you (in spite of yourself)
22 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A 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 “b...
Boundaries and Burnout with Jennifer Bassman
15 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
One 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 t...
Words to Avoid & What to Say Instead
25 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Words 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...
5 Questions to Ask as you Prep to Speak
18 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Prepping 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 ...
Stay True to Your Values with Sara Menke
11 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sara’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 ...
Trust Your Gut
28 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This 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...
Overcoming Self-Doubt when Selling
07 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You’ll hear her unfold the challenges of self-doubt, especially as someone who comes across as outgoing and confident to the outside world, which mi...
Two Questions for More Efficient Conversations
30 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you want more clarity and focus in your conversations, these two questions will transform your communication! Karen shares two stories that illustr...
3 Tips to Promote Yourself with Ease
16 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What 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 ...
Stop “Shoulding” Yourself with Lindsey Heiserman
09 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lindsey kicks off the episode with a model introduction using my PPU formula - say something personal, professional and unique about yourself. She’s...
How to Ask for What You’re Worth: Live Coaching Session for Alice Llano
02 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Listen 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 s...
Lessons Learned from Letting Go: With Laurie James
26 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“You’re not going to believe what happened,” Laurie would say about the experiences she had with the caregivers at work, and these experiences u...
How’s Your Elevator Pitch? Live Coaching Session with Angela Jeffreys
19 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
To be most effective, your elevator pitch needs to be short, concise, and start with the problem or pain point your potential listener is experiencing...
Does Your Intro Need Polishing? Live Coaching Session!
12 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Vocal 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 im...
Bust Through Shame with Dr. Shawn Horn
05 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. 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 a...
How to Say “No”
28 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How 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 ...
Reignite Your Spark After 50: with Aleta Norris
21 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Although 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 i...
Fake it ‘til You Make it?
14 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Karen 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...
Always Be Ready to Speak: 3 Tips
07 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Most 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 t...
From Near Death to New Life at Midlife: With Catherine Grace O’Connell
31 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights:After battling with illness for so many years and conquering it, Catherine asks herself: why am I here? She realized that illness can also ...
How she Influenced an Entire Room to Shift their Aggressive Energy: With Yon Na, Ph.D
24 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights: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 c...
Introvert Turned Confident Consultant: With Dr Patricia Thompson
17 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When reflecting on her past, Patricia acknowledges that for the first two years of her consulting career, the desire to always come across the right w...
Asking for What You Want in Hollywood: Erica Wernick and Ashley Maria
10 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Succeeding in the film industry was no easy feat. Ashley and Erica reflect on ingrained biases against women and recount difficult interactions with m...
I Almost Cancelled: Interview with Jessica Bettencourt
03 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As a young person, Jessica spread her wings and left home to pursue her dreams with no financial support. Though it took her attending seven college...
Stand Out with Your Unique Style on Instagram: Interview with Parisa Mirza-Khan
24 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Take 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...
Why Being "Nice" is Counterproductive: Interview with Jenn Whitmer
17 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Listen as we exchange stories from being raised in the midwest around conflict. Jenn shares a little about the Enneagram and three conflict styles to ...
Why Cancer Was Her Best Gift: Interview with Maggie Landes
10 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Learn 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 ...
3 Steps to Recognize & Ask for What You Need: Interview with Jeanne Grabowski
03 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jeanne shares that every feeling is valid and speaks to the importance of compassion and communication, especially with yourself. She talks about how...
Liberation from Self-Doubt: Interview with Christine Hansen
27 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Christine also suggests you evaluate what you can compromise on and what you can't. Set boundaries and empower yourself. Listen for her two pieces o...
Your Voice: Three Mistakes to Avoid
20 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Your voice is the best instrument you have to influence others. There are three common mistakes we make that take away from our presence and credibili...
Three Leadership Lessons
20 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I'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 diffe...
Are You Giving Away Your Power?
20 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What are the ways we do this? 1) We let other people define us2) We hesitate to self-promote3) We use minimizing language Listen in to learn strateg...
Collaboration over Competition: Interview with Chic Influencer
20 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Katy and Melanie (co-owners of Chic Influencer) talk about the power of collaboration over competition and how perfectionism gets in the way of succes...
Agnostic Christian Now Leads Faith Inclusion at Salesforce: Interview with Sue Warnke
20 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Trust 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...
Trailer
13 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...