Ignite Your Confidence with Karen Laos

Many people don't miss out on opportunities because they aren't qualified, they miss them because they don't ask effectively. In this episode, you'll learn how to strengthen every request you make. In this episode...

How much of your life is driven by the need to be liked? In this episode, I'm sharing why the courage to be disliked is one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself. When you stop seeking everyone's approval, you...

While it can feel awkward for some, it doesn’t have to! In my book, networking is about building meaningful relationships. Listen for six simple, powerful networking strategies to help you connect authentically, deepen...

<p>Have you ever walked away from a conversation thinking, "I wish I had said something"?</p> <p>Whether it's a condescending remark, an inappropriate comment, or a socially awkward moment that catches you off guard...

<p>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 people do it.</p>...

<p>What happens when life doesn’t just challenge you, but it completely upends you?</p> <p>In this episode, Karen and her husband Chris share their five-year journey through kidney failure, dialysis, and ultimately a...

<p>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, confidence, and...

<p>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 action.</p> <h3>Key...

<p>What if the real limitation isn’t your ability—but what you believe is possible?</p> <p>In this episode of Ignite Your Confidence, Karen explores how expanding your sense of possibility transforms the way you think...

<p>The words you choose shape more than your message—they shape your confidence, influence, and leadership presence.</p> <p>In this episode, Karen explores how positive language strengthens communication and leadership...

<p>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 what self-trust...

<p>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 little to do with...

<p>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 conversation.</p><p>Learn how...

<p>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 being confrontational...

<p>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 letter to...