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Earning Your Worth: Finding Your Voice with Confidence and Communication - GM86

2025-06-12

Empowering Women to Speak Up: A Conversation with Karen Laos In this episode, we sit down with Karen Laos, a seasoned communication expert and confidence coach who has dedicated her career to empowering women to find and own their voices. With 25 years of experience, including advising leaders at companies like Google, Starbucks, and NASA, Karen shares valuable insights on negotiating, asking for what you're worth, and breaking through self-doubt. We also delve into the significance of being assertive, understanding one's value, and...

Empowering Women to Speak Up: A Conversation with Karen Laos

In this episode, we sit down with Karen Laos, a seasoned communication expert and confidence coach who has dedicated her career to empowering women to find and own their voices. With 25 years of experience, including advising leaders at companies like Google, Starbucks, and NASA, Karen shares valuable insights on negotiating, asking for what you're worth, and breaking through self-doubt. We also delve into the significance of being assertive, understanding one's value, and practical strategies for negotiating compensation. Men can benefit from this discussion too, as Karen's mission is universal. Don't miss this inspiring and educational conversation!

03:15 Introduction to Karen Laos
03:34Karen's Background and Mission
04:35 The Importance of Asking for Your Worth
06:05 Personal Stories and Experiences
07:55 Negotiation Tips and Strategies
10:05 Overcoming Societal Conditioning
13:25 Practical Advice for Women
15:161 Effective Communication in Professional Settings
21:00 Understanding the Problem and Value
22:10 Transitioning from Speaker to Partner
24:10 Knowing Your Worth
26:10 Networking and Transparency
26:35 Valuing Yourself and Your Services
30:34 Negotiation Strategies
33:16 Alternative Compensation Methods
35:25 Conclusion and Contact Information----------

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