Are you holding back from sharing your ideas? Maybe it’s self-doubt due to fear of judgment, not wanting to rock the boat, or you’re worried about what others will think.I’ve been there! I struggled with trusting my own voice due to self-doubt–even as a senior leader in the corporate world.I wanted to be free.In this episode, I read the first chapter of my book: Trust Your Own Voice: Growing Your Influence through Confident Communication. You’ll hear about the meeting I was supposed to be running, but my boss shut it down because I was frozen in my internal conflict. You’ll get a glimpse into my past when my dad taught me to negotiate at flea markets when I was six years old.I share about the mixed messages I received as a kid: “Speak up! Stay quiet.” Super confusing, right?I open up about my journey into unshakable confidence - how I got to a point where I didn’t need people’s permission or approval to speak up.. My hope is that this inspires you to trust your own voice and be free. The world is waiting for you!Tangible Takeaways:You do not need permission from others to speak!“Act as if!” Step into the confidence you want to have.You can learn to trust your own voice and empower yourself to do itYou can heal from whatever is holding you back. It will take time, intention and support, but it’s possible.Even when someone disagrees, your ideas remain valid and you are still worthy.If you want to join the launch team to help promote my book, please click here to sign up! https://karenlaos.com/book/ 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/karenlaosconsultingFacebook: Ignite Your Confidence with Karen Laos: https://www.facebook.com/groups/karenlaosconsultingLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenlaos/Clubhouse: @karenlaosEpisodes also available on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEwQoTGdJX5eME0ccBKiKng/videos