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 InsteadEP 77 - How to Not Lead a Sales CallEP 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.comInstagram: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.comLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/danihamletInstagram: 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/karenlaosconsultingLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenlaos/Clubhouse: @karenlaosMy book “Trust Your Own Voice”: https://karenlaos.com/book/Episodes also available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEwQoTGdJX5eME0ccBKiKng/videos