Ignite Your Confidence with Karen Laos Karen Laos

From the basketball court in Harvard to running her own branding business, Laura Barnard understands the unique styles of leadership. It became clear to Laura at a young age that the playing field was not equal for all players in the workforce, and Laura shares her mission to empower women and her LGBTQIA+ community to close the gender gap in leadership. Listen and be inspired to not only speak up, but also shortcut your journey and begin to dream big now, and build big with more.

Have you ever heard someone claim Google saved their life? Sabrina has! In today’s episode, Sabrina Victoria shares her journey from being a single mom trapped in an abusive relationship, to breaking free and now leading a movement to empower other women. Sabrina talks about the common markers of abuse and what often leads women to remain captive. Listen to this remarkable story and be inspired to also create a plan to move through your challenges.

Have you ever struggled to be taken seriously? This is a common issue for women, and while we may not have the power to change the environment, we do have the power to change the way we respond and handle ourselves. Focus on what you can control and discover 5 tips on how you can be taken seriously and lead with confidence.

Do you have a hard time saying “no”? Accommodate everyone else, maybe even at the expense of your own needs? You’re not alone. We want to be liked and we hate disappointing people. People-pleasing is prominent, and if we want to live a fulfilling life, we need to curb that need to say “yes” all the time. Listen to this short, snappy episode on how to own what you want and avoid people-pleasing your way through life.

Your voice is powerful, and your ideas are brilliant, but all of this can be clouded when people struggle to understand what you’re saying. In today’s episode, I focus less on your message and more on your articulation. Often this happens when we fail to complete our words, which results in making others work extra hard to understand. If people commonly ask you to repeat yourself or express that they did not hear you clearly, this episode is for you! I share tips and tricks that you can practice today to help transform your message from unclear to clear and powerful.

Let’s talk about one of my favorite topics: negotiation. You often see people enter a negotiation as if they’re gearing up for a battle. It may feel like a battle inside between nerves and anxiety, but the truth is your goal isn’t to walk away with a winner or a loser. You’re negotiating for both parties to win.