The Self-Doubt Trap Women Business Owners Fall Into with Karen Laos

Why do so many smart, successful women business owners still hesitate to speak up?In this episode of Visibility Strategies for Women Entrepreneurs, I’m joined by communication strategist and TEDx speaker Karen Laos to unpack the self-doubt trap that keeps women quiet in the very moments that shape their leadership and business growth.We talk about:Why fear of backlash stops women from speaking up The psychology behind shrinking in certain rooms How to overcome self-doubt in meetings and networking spaces A simple “Speak First” strategy to increase leadership presence How to stop rambling and clearly communicate your point Why preparing your ask builds visibility and confidence How practicing in low-stakes rooms strengthens high-stakes performanceIf you want to: Speak up with more confidence Be perceived as a stronger leader Make clearer asks Stop overthinking your words And overcome the self-doubt that limits your visibilityThis episode gives you practical tools you can apply immediately.Karen’s mission is bold: to help 10 million women overcome self-doubt and speak with confidence instead.✨ Download her Free Guide: “9 Words to Avoid & What to Say Instead” https://portal.karenlaos.com/words-to-avoidListen now and start strengthening the muscle of speaking up.