Ignite Your Confidence with Karen Laos

As a young professional Sue’s confidence revolved around assessment and validation from others. It was when she started her own business that Sue began to realize she needed to discover her true confidence, creating an identity that pulls from internal sources, not external.

We discuss the need to embrace being a human BEING and not a human doing, and how we need to start treating self-doubt like an infection and get it out of our systems!

How do we build internal confidence? It first begins with a list and the determination to build a case against self-doubt. Embrace the power of thinking intentionally and listen to how Sue combats self-doubt in her own life.

Tangible Takeaways:

• Confidence comes from self-validation, not from the validation of others.
• Trust yourself! You get to choose your own identity!
• Make a list of accomplishments to combat self-doubt.
• Remember, you are a human BEING, not a human DOING. Value the power of thinking.

About Sue:

Inside-Out Leadership Coach, Sue Revell, is on a mission to STOP women playing small, so that they can create the legacy they want to leave in the world.
With over 30 years coaching & leadership experience, Sue loves nothing more than disrupting the unhelpful thinking that often holds women back so that they can think, dream and BE bigger in leading the change they want to see.
Coaching internationally, Sue’s clients are primarily world-changing women who want to lead with confidence, increase their impact and live a life that matters. They include business & political leaders, entrepreneurs & intrapreneurs, clinical leaders, athletes and performers.
Sue is the host of the Women on a Mission Show – an inspirational podcast for, and about, women who are on a mission to make the world a better place. She is also a guest lecturer in personal leadership, a regular media contributor and an experienced Non-Executive Director and Board Member.

Sue is a passionate tennis fan, an accomplished soloist and a butler to two felines.

Connect with Sue:

Website: https://www.suerevell.com

Blogcast: https://www.womenonamission.club

Podcast: https://www.podfollow.com/woampod

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themissionmaven/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheMissionMaven

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suerevell_womenonamission

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/suerevell

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDvuWirPAaewBVo_fQ7nEHQ?view_as=subscriber

About me:
Karen Laos is a keynote speaker and leadership coach equipping women to stand out with unshakable confidence. She specializes in communication: executive presence and compelling messages. Karen champions female business leaders to own their value and find their voice so they can be seen and heard. She also works with teams to create cultures of trust and function at their best.

Karen has coached leaders at Facebook, Google, Netflix, Uber, Sephora, Sony, Microsoft, Fidelity, Charles Schwab, Trip Advisor, Bacardi, Levi, and more. Karen’s style is fun, encouraging and results-oriented. She immediately moves past the “fluff” and gets straight to the issue (just ask her clients).

Connect with me:
Website: https://www.karenlaos.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karenlaosconsulting

Facebook: Ignite Your Confidence with Karen Laos: https://www.facebook.com/groups/karenlaosconsulting

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenlaos/

Clubhouse: @karenlaos

Episodes also available on YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEwQoTGdJX5eME0ccBKiKng/videos

Karen Laos, Communication Expert and Confidence Cultivator, leverages 25 years in the boardroom and speaking on the world’s most coveted stages such as Google and NASA to transform missed opportunities into wins. She is fiercely committed to her mission of eradicating self-doubt in 10 million women by giving them practical strategies to ask for what they want in the boardroom and beyond. She guides corporations and individuals wit...

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 throughout her life. Until one day it hit her: it's color!
Karen dove deep into all things color and now sheds light on the psychology behind color. Karen’s book, “The Little Book of Colour”, and one-on-one consultations teach others to select colors that reflect them and give confidence.
Listen to how her adventurous spirit led her on some crazy adventures and the value of never giving up - even when things scare you.

Tangible Takeaways:

• Embrace the freedom to use color to express yourself authentically.
• Avoid dressing to fit in: dress to reflect who you truly are.
• Don’t waste time worrying about what other people think of you - they don’t have the power to make you happy.
• Take colors and hold them under your chin: notice the impact on your complexion. If it lights you up, wear it and be your radiant self!
• Embrace the journey of discovery. Try new things in your career and experiences. One day something will feel like coming home.
• Remember: finding your place in this world takes time. Give yourself grace on your own journey.

About Karen Haller:

Based in the UK (originally from Sydney, Australia) Karen Haller FRSA, is the leading global expert in the field of Behavioural Design & Colour Psychology. She helps businesses and design professionals to use colour and design to improve well-being, support mental health and create positive change in the world.

Karen consults and collaborates with companies looking for innovative solutions to social problems who seek new ways of improving the human experience in balance with nature. Her clients have included Rockfon, Samsung, Dove, M&S, Salt of the Earth, Huawei and Fiat.

She has also helped hundreds of design professionals around the world to deepen their knowledge of colour through her sought-after colour and design psychology courses.

Karen is the bestselling author of The Little Book of Colour, translated to date in 14 languages and a contributing author for the Colour Design Theories and Applications as well as being an in-demand media commentator and international speaker.

Her mission is to raise awareness of how colour can transform our lives, allowing us to connect back to our authentic self, where did that as a person a brand or the spaces where we live and work.

In her free time, Karen enjoys adventure travels, exploring new cultures and being in nature.

Connect with Karen Haller:

Website: https://karenhaller.com/

Free design industry e-book: https://karenhaller.com/free-10-myths-ebook/

Colour & Design courses: https://karenhaller.com/courses/

Little Book of Colour: https://thelittlebookofcolour.com/

Free first chapter: https://thelittlebookofcolour.com/free-chapter/

About me:
Karen Laos is a keynote speaker and leadership coach equipping women to stand out with unshakable confidence. She specializes in communication: executive presence and compelling messages. Karen champions female business leaders to own their value and find their voice so they can be seen and heard. She also works with teams to create cultures of trust and function at their best.

Karen has coached leaders at Facebook, Google, Netflix, Uber, Sephora, Sony, Microsoft, Fidelity, Charles Schwab, Trip Advisor, Bacardi, Levi, and more. Karen’s style is fun, encouraging and results-oriented. She immediately moves past the “fluff” and gets straight to the issue (just ask her clients).

Connect with me:
Website: https://www.karenlaos.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karenlaosofficial

Facebook: Ignite Your Confidence with Karen Laos: https://www.facebook.com/groups/karenlaosconsulting

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenlaos/

Clubhouse: @karenlaos

Episodes also available on YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEwQoTGdJX5eME0ccBKiKng/videos

Karen Laos, Communication Expert and Confidence Cultivator, leverages 25 years in the boardroom and speaking on the world’s most coveted stages such as Google and NASA to transform missed opportunities into wins. She is fiercely comm...

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 confidence journey and she reminds us of the value of listening.

Listen to the end and receive tips on starting your own podcast and some bonus guests to help celebrate this exciting milestone!

Tangible Takeaways:

• Omitting the phrase, “I think” from your vocabulary not only helps you come across as more confident but feel more empowered!
• When entering a sales call, give room for the prospective client to express their needs. Avoid the impulse to assume.
• Remember to follow your gut when someone stands out in a sea of people: reach out and make that connection. That’s how Karen and Heather met!
• Growing into your confidence takes time and requires a season of intention and internal work. Give yourself grace on your journey.
• Show up from a place of service wherever you are. It makes all the difference!
• Thinking about starting a podcast? Go for it! Consider the goals for your podcast, your audience, and find ways to stay consistent.
• Most of all, choose to celebrate! Take time today to celebrate something this week, and find ways to celebrate others, as well.

Mentioned episodes:

• EP 33 - Words to Avoid and What to Say Instead
• EP 77 - How to Not Lead a Sales Call
• EP 51 - Inside Out Confidence with Sue Revell.

About Heather:
Heather Fison is a brand and website designer for coaches based in Portland, Oregon.

Connect with Heather:
Website: www.heatherfison.com
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/heatherfison/

About Dani:
Danielle Hamlet is a social media & podcast manager who comes alongside public figures to broadcast their message, mission, and thought leadership online. Dani loves giving back breathing room to her clients and providing a team member who not only listens for the details but cheers them on as well. Dani is also the host of the “Discovery Call Podcast” where she is on a mission to create new networking opportunities through podcasting. She lives in Michigan with her tall husband Kiel, three kids, one dog, a kitten, and a petrified fish.

Connect with Dani:
Website: www.daniellehamlet.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/danihamlet
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danihamlet/
Podcast “Discovery Call”: www.discoverycallpodcast.com

About me:
Karen Laos is a keynote speaker and leadership coach equipping women to stand out with unshakable confidence. She specializes in communication: executive presence and compelling messages. Karen champions female business leaders to own their value and find their voice so they can be seen and heard. She also works with teams to create cultures of trust and function at their best.

Karen has coached leaders at Facebook, Google, Netflix, Uber, Sephora, Sony, Microsoft, Fidelity, Charles Schwab, Trip Advisor, Bacardi, Levi, and more. Karen’s style is fun, encouraging and results-oriented. She immediately moves past the “fluff” and gets straight to the issue (just ask her clients).

Connect with me:
Website: https://www.karenlaos.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karenlaosofficial
Facebook: Ignite Your Confidence with Karen Laos: https://www.facebook.com/groups/karenlaosconsulting
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenlaos/
Clubhouse: @karenlaos
My book “Trust Your Own Voice”: https://karenlaos.com/book/
Episodes also available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEwQoTGdJX5eME0ccBKiKng/videos

Karen Laos, Communication Expert and Confidence Cultivator, leverages 25 years in the boardroom and speaking on the world’s most coveted stages such as Google and NASA to transform...

Tangible Takeaways:

• Think bigger - we can always do better than where we are. It doesn't matter what we do or how much progress we made (or lack thereof) there's always better. Avoid settling
• It doesn't matter how low you are, you can do what is in your heart.
• When you're in the midst of it, it is a time to dig deep, do the internal work.
• You have to picture yourself as successful and not speak doom and gloom over your life. Force yourself to change your perspective.
• Start with one thing, don’t get so lost in the sauce. Everything doesn’t have to be created at once - how can we possibly market all of that at once?

About Sharon:
Sharon, the Faith Coach, Speaker, Trainer, and Founder of Women of Movement, equips Christian female professionals who are aspiring and seasoned speakers, to use their God-given gift to serve, to speak confidently on live and virtual stages, improve their brand, and build their online businesses in order to walk in faith and freedom. Sharon’s Women of Movement Academy helps women improve their craft and grow, leverage, and scale their online businesses to become successful speakers and business women. Through her expanding Women of Movement Speaking Club, she also coaches and trains women to use their voice to speak with more faith and confidence. Her Faith Model enables women to use their gift(s) to build their empire and continue the process of doing the abundant things God has for them to do (James 2:17). Yes, God has blessed women to do some amazing things and with faith and grind, they can build their businesses to new heights. Sharon is also the Founder of Respect the Teachers.

Connect with Sharon:

Website: https://www.womenofmovement.org/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sharonshannon_faithcoach/

About me:
Karen Laos, Communication Expert, and Confidence Cultivator, leverages 25 years in the boardroom and speaking on the world’s most coveted stages such as Google and NASA to transform missed opportunities into wins. She is fiercely committed to her mission of eradicating self-doubt in 10 million women by giving them practical strategies to ask for what they want in the boardroom and beyond. She guides corporations and individuals with her tested communication model to generate consistent results through her Leadership Presence Keynote: How to Be an Influential Communicator.

Connect with me:
Website: https://www.karenlaos.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karenlaosofficial

Facebook: Ignite Your Confidence with Karen Laos: https://www.facebook.com/groups/karenlaosconsulting

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenlaos/

Clubhouse: @karenlaos

My book “Trust Your Own Voice”: https://karenlaos.com/book/

Episodes also available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEwQoTGdJX5eME0ccBKiKng/videos

Karen Laos, Communication Expert and Confidence Cultivator, leverages 25 years in the boardroom and speaking on the world’s most coveted stages such as Google and NASA to transform missed opportunities into wins. She is fiercely committed to her mission of eradicating self-doubt in 10 million women by giving them practical strategies to ask for what they want in the boardroom and beyond. She guides corporations and individuals with her tested communication model to generate consistent results through her Powerful Presence Keynote: How to Be an Influential Communicator.

Want to see how you score as a confident communicator?

Take The Confidence Cocktail Assessment: https://karenlaos.com/confidence-cocktail-fb/

Get my free tips: 9 Words to Avoid & What to Say Instead: https://karenlaos.lpages.co/words-to-avoid/

Connect with me:

Website: https://www.karenlaos.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karenlaosofficial

Facebook: Ignite Your Confidence with Karen Laos: https://www.facebook.com/groups/karenlaosconsulting

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenlaos/

Episodes also available on YouTube:

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 “being” not “doing” - you’re okay just by being you vs. having to perform
• Do the thing and confidence will come; not the other way around.
• Complete this sentence: “I forgive you for...”
• Make your own choices versus doing what others want (wished she had said “no” to her dad about going into finance)
• Book recommendation: “Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself” by Dr. Joe Dispenza

About Jay Manning:

Jay Manning is a Business Growth Strategist and has been helping international brands with client-attraction and growth strategies for almost 2 decades.

She has been building businesses (and also sold a few) since 1996 and mentoring innovative start-up entrepreneurs since 2007.

Jay holds multiple Business Degree's and is a Certified Professional Coach (PCC). She runs a successful Design & Event Agency (est. 2000) and a thriving coaching practice.

Simplification is her superpower and she has a knack for creating systems that produce better results faster and with more ease - You want this woman all up in your business!

Website: www.vividwithjay.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vividwithjay

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vividwithjay

About me:

Karen Laos is a keynote speaker and leadership coach equipping women to stand out with unshakable confidence. She specializes in communication: executive presence and compelling messages. Karen champions female business leaders to own their value and find their voice so they can be seen and heard. She also works with teams to create cultures of trust and function at their best.

Karen has coached leaders at Facebook, Google, Netflix, Uber, Sephora, Sony, Microsoft, Fidelity, Charles Schwab, Trip Advisor, Bacardi, Levi, and more. Karen’s style is fun, encouraging and results-oriented. She immediately moves past the “fluff” and gets straight to the issue (just ask her clients).

Connect with me:

Website: https://www.karenlaos.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karenlaosconsulting

Facebook: Ignite Your Confidence with Karen Laos: https://www.facebook.com/groups/karenlaosconsulting

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenlaos/

Clubhouse: @karenlaos

Episodes also available on YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEwQoTGdJX5eME0ccBKiKng/videos

Karen Laos, Communication Expert and Confidence Cultivator, leverages 25 years in the boardroom and speaking on the world’s most coveted stages such as Google and NASA to transform missed opportunities into wins. She is fiercely committed to her mission of eradicating self-doubt in 10 million women by giving them practical strategies to ask for what they want in the boardroom and beyond. She guides corporations and individuals with her tested communication model to generate consistent results through her Powerful Presence Keynote: How to Be an Influential Communicator.

Want to see how you score as a confident communicator?

Take The Confidence Cocktail Assessment: https://karenlaos.com/confidence-cocktail-fb/

Get my free tips: 9 Words to Avoid & What to Say Instead: https://karenlaos.lpages.co/words-to-avoid/

Connect with me:

Website: https://www.karenlaos.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karenlaosofficial

Facebook: Ignite Your Confidence with Karen Laos: https://www.facebook.com/groups/karenlaosconsulting

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenlaos/

Episodes also available on YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEwQoTGdJX5eME0ccBKiKng/videos

My book “Trust Your Own Voice”:

https://karenlaos.com/book/