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EPISODE · Mar 24, 2026 · 13 MIN

Ep. 16: Kill Your Excuses

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

Most people think they’re stuck. They’re not,  they’re just uncomfortable. In this episode of With Karen D. The Podcast, Karen Donaldson calls out the excuses that keep you playing small and challenges you to tell yourself the truth. Through three powerful self-check questions, she breaks down the difference between being stuck and avoiding discomfort and why small, uncomfortable actions are the real path to growth. If you’ve been waiting for it to feel easier, this episode will reset how you think and push you to move anyway.Make sure to subscribe, like and turn on your notifications so you know every time a brand new With Karen D. The Podcast. episode is released.https://www.youtube.com/@KarenDonaldsonInc Weekly Podcast Drops:Monday Thoughts: Every Monday at 9am Eastern (They are solid, short and value packed)New Podcast Episodes: Every Tuesday Morning Interested in going deeper with us? Check out the following resources: Free Resource:How to Have Kick A$$ Confidence in the Next 72 hours: 4 science backed strategies to level up your confidence in any setting.https://karendonaldson.lpages.co/how-to-have-kick-ass-confidence-in-the-next-72-hours/ 30 Day Overcome Imposter Syndrome Bootcamp (Online & self-paced)https://www.theglobalconfidenceacademy.com/notenoughbootcamp Connect with Karen OnTik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@therealkarendonaldsonIG https://www.instagram.com/therealkarendonaldson/LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/therealkarendonaldson/Book Karen for your Next Event:Karen Donaldson is an internationally sought-after keynote speaker helping professionals, leaders and teams communicate with authority, own the room, and perform at a higher level. She teaches confidence as a skill, so you stop waiting to feel ready and start showing up like it.For speaking engagements, workshops, or team training, contact her team at [email protected]

Most people think they’re stuck. They’re not,  they’re just uncomfortable. In this episode of With Karen D. The Podcast, Karen Donaldson calls out the excuses that keep you playing small and challenges you to tell yourself the truth. Through three powerful self-check questions, she breaks down the difference between being stuck and avoiding discomfort and why small, uncomfortable actions are the real path to growth. If you’ve been waiting for it to feel easier, this episode will reset how you think and push you to move anyway.Make sure to subscribe, like and turn on your notifications so you know every time a brand new With Karen D. The Podcast. episode is released.https://www.youtube.com/@KarenDonaldsonInc Weekly Podcast Drops:Monday Thoughts: Every Monday at 9am Eastern (They are solid, short and value packed)New Podcast Episodes: Every Tuesday Morning Interested in going deeper with us? Check out the following resources: Free Resource:How to Have Kick A$$ Confidence in the Next 72 hours: 4 science backed strategies to level up your confidence in any setting.https://karendonaldson.lpages.co/how-to-have-kick-ass-confidence-in-the-next-72-hours/ 30 Day Overcome Imposter Syndrome Bootcamp (Online & self-paced)https://www.theglobalconfidenceacademy.com/notenoughbootcamp Connect with Karen OnTik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@therealkarendonaldsonIG https://www.instagram.com/therealkarendonaldson/LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/therealkarendonaldson/Book Karen for your Next Event:Karen Donaldson is an internationally sought-after keynote speaker helping professionals, leaders and teams communicate with authority, own the room, and perform at a higher level. She teaches confidence as a skill, so you stop waiting to feel ready and start showing up like it.For speaking engagements, workshops, or team training, contact her team at [email protected]

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