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Ignite Your Confidence with Karen Laos

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 that’s my story. That’s what the Ignite Your Confidence podcast is all about. It’s for women in leadership who want to speak up and stand out. You’ll find both solo and candid conversations with real people sharing vulnerable stories to inspire you with simple tips to step into your confidence.

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00:52:01

Celebrating 100 Episodes with Heather Fison and Dani Ha

Ignite Your Confidence with Karen Laos ·

2023/01/25

Heather Fison has been with me from the very beginning and helped create the structure of this podcast. I have valued her feedback along the journey and her ongoing support. She shares her favorite episodes and the impact they have had on her career, and how you can apply the same tips to your life. Dani Hamlet has been my podcast editor for the last year, and she shares her biggest takeaways from not only being my editor, but also a listener. You will be encouraged to give yourself grace on your

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00:15:12

When Something Triggers You

Ignite Your Confidence with Karen Laos ·

2023/01/18

Tangible Takeaways:Remember my wise friend’s words: “Being triggered is an opportunity to grow and learn about yourself”Spend some time to know what triggers you, and go deeper into why. This is an essential first step to handling these situations.Avoid responding right away, create space between your trigger and your reaction.Ask yourself if you're being direct: often we communicate passively when we’re trying to be polite, yet this creates more confusion and communication issues in the end.Be

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00:31:05

Lead with Service with Terri Leckas

Ignite Your Confidence with Karen Laos ·

2023/01/11

In today’s episode, Terri shares how she gave herself the freedom to be the boss in her own way. Listen and learn how Terri’s self-taught entrepreneurial spirit led her to build her own business and overcome obstacles - one baby step at a time.Tangible Takeaways:When you feel overwhelmed, focus on the baby steps. After each small step, the next one becomes easier.Focus on serving people. This extends beyond your customers and includes those who work with you.Remember: mistakes will happen. What

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00:20:52

How to Give Feedback

Ignite Your Confidence with Karen Laos ·

2023/01/04

As you prepare to give feedback, remember that your perceived idea of potential conflict is fiction until it becomes fact. Not all potential conflicts are actually conflicts, and you may be spending a lot of energy preparing (or avoiding) a conflict that isn't there.I share tactical ways you can prepare and deliver feedback in a way that avoids conflict as much as possible. You have the power to shape the experience for those receiving your feedback, so take the time to prepare beforehand. They will

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00:20:36

The Importance of Celebrating Wins

Ignite Your Confidence with Karen Laos ·

2022/12/28

Tangible Takeaways:Celebrating matters because it reinforces what we want to continue doing and brings in others as a witness to our strengths. It also inspires others to do the same thing and builds relationships. It creates more happiness and positivity!It allows you to speak with more confidence about your strengthsStop and notice what you’ve done this year: make a list of both your tactical accomplishments and your character accomplishmentsCelebrate your freedom of choice to step into your

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00:37:35

Listening Tours to Transform Your Team with Hillary...

Ignite Your Confidence with Karen Laos ·

2022/12/21

Hillary shares the logic behind “listening tours” and why she intentionally separates her identity from her profession. Leading a team is an art that Hillary has humbly mastered, and you’ll discover it has a lot less to do with what you say and creating the “perfect” plan. Tangible Takeaways:As a leader, you don’t have to be all-knowing- others know you’re not! Embrace a posture of learning instead.Strive to be on the right side versus the popular side. This may require making tough decisions that

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00:30:19

Expanding Diversity to be Fully Inclusive With Ruth...

Ignite Your Confidence with Karen Laos ·

2022/12/14

When Ruth realized that only 4% of people included disability in their definition of diversity, she knew it was time to step into that conversation. Ruth never expected her disability to become the foundation and launch pad for her career as an author, speaker, and non-profit leader, yet this became the very tool she needed to advocate for diversity.Ruth talks about the power of connection and having the courage to take that first step. There is a silent pandemic of hiddenness all around us, and the

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00:19:45

How to Engage People on Zoom

Ignite Your Confidence with Karen Laos ·

2022/12/07

If you want to crack the code on how to create a memorable experience in your next virtual meeting, listen in. Amazing content doesn’t equal automatic engagement. Strategies to get people talking and typing in the chat does.It may be tempting to wait until the end to invite questions, but avoid this at all costs. Listen for what to do instead! You’ll get tools on how to not only engage your audience but also stay on track with your presentation, despite the interruptions. You’ll also find a bonus

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00:26:44

Tired of Hiding the Real You? With Erica Goode

Ignite Your Confidence with Karen Laos ·

2022/11/30

One of my favorite parts of hosting this podcast are moments when my guests say, “I wasn’t planning on talking about this!” We had many moments like this with Erica Goode. You’ll be surprised how many lessons can be found in a small rural town!In this episode, we talk about the importance of being you, no matter how different that makes you. Erica also breaks down the differences between men and women when it comes to money, and you may be surprised by the answer. Listen and be inspired to flip the

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00:15:04

3 More Strategies to Lead Productive Meetings

Ignite Your Confidence with Karen Laos ·

2022/11/23

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-ended questions. Close-ended questions prescribe their answers. You want to give space for new ideas and perspectives.Be aware that you’re typically navigating two conversations at work: one for discovery, one for action. You want to be aligned so you all know which kind of meeting it is!Stay focused! If you notice rambling or tangents, pause and assess if

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00:33:02

Transformed from Grief to Belief with Jessica Kriegel

Ignite Your Confidence with Karen Laos ·

2022/11/16

From the outside looking in, Jessica Kriegel mastered success. She earned her doctorate, published her book, and became a keynote speaker. Jessica broke culture down to a science and turned this into a strategy, helping others transform their work culture.Despite all of this, she felt like she knew the secret, but was unable to apply it to her interpersonal life. Jessica shares that moment she realized there was a God, and how this new belief transformed everything. Jessica talks about stepping out

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00:14:13

3 Strategies to Lead a Productive Meeting

Ignite Your Confidence with Karen Laos ·

2022/11/09

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 three tips together, you’ll find your meetings become more effective.It’s important we remember that people are busy - they’re moving from meeting to meeting. It is your job to set the compass for your time together. Take the initiative to be inclusive and use your voice to show you’re in control. Listen and apply these tips to your next

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00:32:43

Navigating Male-Dominated Spaces with Charli Matthews

Ignite Your Confidence with Karen Laos ·

2022/11/02

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 you’ll need to grow in your career and what to do when you face self-doubt.Surviving your career doesn’t mean putting on someone else’s pre-packaged persona, it’s about showing up as yourself. Listen to what your body is telling you and telling others, and become firm on your why and purpose. Tangible Takeaways:When it comes to working in male-dominated

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00:12:06

How to Ask For Feedback

Ignite Your Confidence with Karen Laos ·

2022/10/26

Feedback is essential to great leadership, building trust among team members, and creating a culture you’re proud of. Asking and receiving feedback may not be easy, but it can be learned.Ultimately it’s about positioning yourself to receive feedback no matter what it may be. When asking, the power is in the details - carefully chosen words create space for honest feedback. If you’re a leader or a team member, your ability to receive and apply feedback will set you apart and transform the environment

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00:34:36

Your Presence Is More Powerful Than Your Productivity...

Ignite Your Confidence with Karen Laos ·

2022/10/19

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 get things done! Yet if you don’t know how to receive, a part of you will always be seeking and you will be operating from lack.What if what you’re seeking is already here?Sonia Miller shared amazing insights on how to make this transition, and the powerful impact it can have on our lives. Ever make a vision board and wonder why it didn’t work for

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00:23:05

From 9-5 to Entrepreneur

Ignite Your Confidence with Karen Laos ·

2022/10/12

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 have some advice for those considering it.Listen to how I applied the 3D’s in my start-up phase, the importance of marketing, and the lessons I’ve learned. If you have that restless itch and a dream burning inside, take these tips and let them be fuel to your fire! Tangible Takeaways:Carve out time and map out your 3D’s - decide what you will do, declare it

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00:30:55

Changing the World Through Your Story with Carrie Fox

Ignite Your Confidence with Karen Laos ·

2022/10/05

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 social impact communications agency. From being mistaken as an intern to helping change the foster age-out range from 18 to 25 (in 28 states!) - Carrie utilizes communication to change the world. Carrie shares her tips for creating effective stories, and the importance of having a clear purpose. Listen and be inspired to define your purpose in life, and

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00:15:32

Move Beyond Self-Doubt

Ignite Your Confidence with Karen Laos ·

2022/09/28

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-doubt may not make you unique, but how you handle it does. My goal is to provide practices you can start today to move forward in confidence.Some of my tips suggest journaling, speaking over yourself, and even singing! All of these are designed to hack your brain so you can move from being paralyzed to immobilized. It’s time to change the narrative,

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00:35:10

From Cult Life to Dream Life with Mindi Rosser

Ignite Your Confidence with Karen Laos ·

2022/09/21

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 where she grew up. Listen how her passion for curiosity transformed the trajectory of her life. Mindi’s courage and positivity will inspire you as she reminds us that an awesome life is built on creating awesome days. Listen to your intuition and pursue your dreams, one day at a time. Tangible Takeaways:Pick a goal, and set a 30-day challenge. Take one

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00:14:53

What To Do When You’re Misunderstood

Ignite Your Confidence with Karen Laos ·

2022/09/14

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 good way. Being misunderstood happens to everyone - yes, even communication experts!If we’re not careful, we can fall into this pitfall and make the situation even worse. It’s so important to have a plan ready. Even if you’re not experiencing this right now, you’ll want to listen! These tips apply to every tense situation, so you can navigate these moments

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