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Karen Laos

Karen Laos, known as “The Confidence Cultivator,” has established strong client credibility through her work with prestigious organizations including NASA, Google, Facebook, Netflix, and Apple, serving as a keynote speaker, executive advisor, and TEDx coach who specializes in transforming how high-achieving women communicate in business. Her trademarked method, The Confidence Cocktail™, consistently delivers measurable client results such as securing promotions, winning negotiations, and attracting ideal clients, supporting her ambitious mission to eradicate self-doubt in 10 million women through strategic communication tools.
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Areas of Expertise

  • Keynote Speaking
    Topics such as executive presence and communicating for impact.
  • Facilitation
    Executive offsites when you need an objective voice to keep things running smoothly and provide perspective.
  • Public Speaking
    Whether on a big stage or small, overcome nerves and command the room to be memorable and impactful — including panel presentations, town halls, or keynotes.
  • Communication
    For executive leaders who want to build trust, improve culture and retention, and increase productivity. Also includes communicating vision across the company.
  • Negotiation
    Learn what to say and how to say it for a win-win business deal, salary increase, or promotion.
  • Conflict Resolution
    Guidance on having difficult conversations and improving relationships by saying what needs to be said in a way that is received well.
  • Emotional Intelligence
    Elevating your team to be more inclusive, listen better, and show empathy to improve productivity and strengthen relationships.
  • Human Communication in an AI-Driven World
    How to maintain authentic human connection while navigating the benefits of AI.
  • Leadership
    Make an impact through your leadership by delegating effectively, making better decisions, speaking up with confidence, and inspiring others to follow.

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More About the Expert:

Karen Laos is a keynote speaker, executive advisor and TEDx coach, who transforms how people communicate so they have more impact, build more trust, and showcase more credibility. She has empowered professionals at companies like Hilton, Fidelity, Bacardi, UnitedHealthcare.

Karen’s unique approach to confidence cultivation began at age six when she successfully negotiated her first flea market purchase. Now, she’s a three-time bestselling author and podcast host (Ignite Your Confidence). Karen’s books: “Trust Your Own Voice: Growing Your Influence Through Confident Communication,” “Invisible No More: Stepping Into the Spotlight,” and “Unshakeable.”

Fun fact: During the entire month of her 50th birthday, Karen fulfilled her lifelong dream of living in Manhattan.

“Be fearless in the pursuit of what sets your soul on fire.—Jennifer Lee”
Karen Laos
Leadership | Communication | Transformation
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