Karen Laos ✨

Summary

If you've ever held back or played small because of self-doubt, imposter syndrome, people pleasing, perfectionism, fear of judgment or rocking the boat, you're not alone. One of the biggest problems I see is women missing opportunities because they don't ask for what they want. Let's change that! I'm on a mission to eradicate self-doubt in 10 million women in 10 years. I provide simple strategies to help women speak up with confidence, ask for what they want and change the trajectory of their career (so they can make more money and live a life of fulfillment, freedom and peace). Concepts are great, but putting them into practice is where the magic happens. I love giving tangible tools that people can immediately apply. The first step is to become aware of how you come across. The second step is shifting habits: to take action with communication strategies that build your confidence and help you lead with authority. Many years ago I found myself tongue-tied in a boardroom. As a result, my boss shut down the meeting. She said, "You didn't trust your gut. You could've tabled the meeting." What? That never would've occurred to me. Mortified, that was the day I set out to change. I did tons of personal growth work to figure it out and created my signature framework (The Confidence Cocktail) to help others do the same. My info at a glance: I teach high-achieving women in business to speak with confidence and clarity. 25+ years of experience specializing in communication for companies such as NASA, Google, Facebook, Netflix, Sephora, Fidelity, Bacardi, UnitedHealthcare, Sony, Uber and more. Best selling author twice: Trust Your Own Voice: Growing Your Influence Through Confident Communication and Invisible No More: Stepping Into the Spotlight Signature Keynotes: * Leadership Presence: How to Be an Influential Communicator * The Art of Asking: Negotiation Strategies to Advance Your Career * 7 Ways Women Give Away Their Power (and how to take it back!) My expertise: * Communication (presentation skills and executive presence, creating a message of influence, storytelling). * Leadership development (building trust and increasing productivity, creating courageous cultures by celebrating strengths and identifying blind spots, fostering psychological safety, trust and vulnerability, helping teams work better together). * Conflict resolution (specific phrases for courageous conversations) Want to sound more credible? Get my free PDF: 9 Words to Avoid and What to Say Instead? Go to: https://www.karenlaos.com/