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EPISODE · Mar 10, 2026 · 27 MIN

Ep. 14: Stop Saying This to Yourself: 5 Phrases That Are Quietly Destroying Your Confidence

from With Karen D. The Podcast. · host Karen Donaldson

The language you use with yourself shapes your confidence more than you realize. In this episode of With Karen D. The Podcast, Karen Donaldson breaks down five common phrases people say to themselves that quietly destroy self-belief and keep them stuck. Learn why phrases like “I should be further ahead” or “I’ll start when I feel confident” undermine growth and how to reframe them using Karen’s Power Redirect framework to build resilience, confidence, and action.Karen Donaldson is an internationally sought-after keynote speaker working with large events, organizations and leaders to elevate confidence, communication, and performance. For speaking engagements, workshops, or team training, reach her team at [email protected]

The language you use with yourself shapes your confidence more than you realize. In this episode of With Karen D. The Podcast, Karen Donaldson breaks down five common phrases people say to themselves that quietly destroy self-belief and keep them stuck. Learn why phrases like “I should be further ahead” or “I’ll start when I feel confident” undermine growth and how to reframe them using Karen’s Power Redirect framework to build resilience, confidence, and action.Karen Donaldson is an internationally sought-after keynote speaker working with large events, organizations and leaders to elevate confidence, communication, and performance. For speaking engagements, workshops, or team training, reach her team at [email protected]

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