#778 Karen Laos

#778 Karen Laos

From The VIBE with Kelly Cardenas by Kelly Cardenas

March 19, 2026 · 1h 21m · Season 73 · Episode 778

About this episode

In this episode, Kelly Cardenas interviews Karen Laos about building confidence and effective communication skills.

If you’ve ever walked into a room and felt like your voice showed up five minutes late… this episode is for you. Today, we’re talking confidence, communication, and how to actually own the room without pretending to be someone you’re not—and trust me, you’re going to want to hear this one all the way through.I sat down with Karen Laos—keynote speaker, executive advisor, TEDx coach, and what I like to call a confidence architect in human form. She’s worked with names like NASA, Hilton, Google, and Starbucks… so yeah, she’s not guessing—she’s delivering results.But here’s what I love most… Karen doesn’t just teach communication, she rewires the way you think about it.From negotiating at a flea market at six years old (which honestly explains a lot 😄) to becoming a three-time bestselling author and trusted advisor to top organizations, Karen has built a framework that helps people eliminate self-doubt and replace it with strategic, results-driven communication.We dive into:How to communicate with confidence—even when you don’t feel itThe real reason people struggle to speak up in high-stakes momentsHer signature “Confidence Cocktail™” methodPractical tools you can use immediately…

People in this episode

Host: Kelly Cardenas

Guest: Karen Laos

Topics covered

  • confidence
  • communication
  • self-doubt
  • leadership
  • personal development

Keywords

  • confidence
  • communication
  • self-doubt
  • leadership
  • personal development
  • negotiation
  • public speaking

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: NASA, Hilton, Google, Starbucks

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