Quiet Confidence: Why Great Leaders Don’t Need to Be Loud #235

What if you didn’t have to be the loudest person in the room to be a powerful leader?In this episode #235 of the Self Care Goddess Podcast, UpliftHer series, leadership coach Karen Wonders shares why true confidence isn’t about being louder, more assertive, or constantly proving what you know. It’s about being grounded, present, clear, courageous, and authentic.Karen Wonders has spent over 20 years as an engineer and leader before becoming a coach, and along the way she learned that the hardest part of leadership isn't the technical work, it's showing up authentically as yourself. She loves helping people with growing the confidence and clarity to lead as themselves, step into bigger roles, and figure out what's next. An engineer by training with an Executive MBA and Executive Coaching Certification from the University of Toronto, Karen brings a quiet, calm confidence to her work through her company, LALUZ Consulting. She believes everyone has a unique light, and she loves helping it shine brighter.In this episode, you'll discover:✅ Why quiet confidence doesn't mean being silent and why calm, grounded leadership can be incredibly powerful.✅ How trying to “fake it until you make it” can drain your energy when you're performing instead of being yourself.✅ Why presence may be one of your greatest leadership currencies in a world full of distraction and divided attention.✅ The difference between observing feedback and absorbing it and how this can change the way you respond to criticism.✅ How to manage the negative narratives running through your mind by learning to pause, reset, reframe, and reroute.✅ A simple practice Karen recommends for building self-awareness: observe your inner narrative without judging it.Your presence is enough. Your voice matters. And you don't have to become someone else to lead well.🙌🏽 Ensure you are following Karen Wonders on https://www.laluzconsulting.org/ andLinkedinInstagram🎧 Take a breath, press play, and enjoy this conversation.#QuietConfidence #Leadership #AuthenticLeadership #WomenInLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #SelfTrust #Confidence #EmotionalIntelligence===▸ Toronto Events – Do you live in the GTA? Join us for a transformative in-person Self-Care Breathwork Experience in Toronto with LIVE Music & Sound Bath. ⁠RSVP⁠ ▸ ⁠Ebook – YOU GOT THIS⁠ – A powerful read to stop overthinking, self-sabotaging & staying stuck.▸ ⁠Healthy Breathing Course⁠ – Learn functional breathing to address stress, anxiety & burnout.▸ ⁠Virtual Full Moon Breathwork⁠ – Harness the power of the moon every month online.▸ Free Resources:– ⁠Mental Health Shopping List⁠ – ⁠9 Vital Breathing Techniques⁠ – ⁠Workplace Wellness Calendar⁠  Follow & Connect:Instagram | ⁠Rita Savoia⁠ | ⁠Breathwork Barista⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠ X⁠ TikTokYouTube Disclaimer: Content on this podcast is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider for personal health concerns.