With Karen D. The Podcast.

Are you easily triggered, constantly offended, or emotionally drained by other people's words and actions? In this episode, Karen D explores what actually happens in your brain when you're triggered, why taking offense is often a habit, and how to retrain yourself to move from reaction mode into response mode. Learn practical tools to protect your peace, strengthen emotional resilience, stop taking everything personally, and take back control of your emotional well-being.Make sure to subscribe, like and turn on your notifications so you know every time a brand new video is released.https://www.youtube.com/@KarenDonaldsonInc 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 On Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@therealkarendonaldsonIG https://www.instagram.com/therealkarendonaldson/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/therealkarendonaldson/ 

In this powerful episode, Karen Donaldson sits down with Cody Jefferson, personal and executive leadership transformation coach to 7, 8, and 9 figure founders, for an honest conversation about resilience, redefining success, emotional strength, and rebuilding yourself when life or business no longer looks the way you expected. Together, they unpack what it really means to stop breaking under pressure, navigate uncertainty, move through identity shifts, and develop the mindset required to lead yourself through difficult seasons. Cody shares personal insights on breakdowns, reinvention, authenticity, and why the version of success you once chased may no longer be the version that serves you. If you are in a season of transition, growth, leadership, personal reinvention, or questioning what comes next, this episode will help you stay grounded, think differently, and rise with more clarity, confidence, and purpose.Make sure to subscribe, like and turn on your notifications so you know every time a brand new video is released.https://www.youtube.com/@KarenDonaldsonInc 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 On Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@therealkarendonaldsonIG https://www.instagram.com/therealkarendonaldson/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/therealkarendonaldson/ 

In this episode, Karen Donaldson teaches you how mastering silence can transform your leadership presence, influence, and communication skills. breaking down the psychology behind over-talking, the strategic use of pauses, and how to stay grounded under pressure—essential skills for impactful leaders and professionals.Make sure to subscribe, like and turn on your notifications so you know every time a brand new video is released.https://www.youtube.com/@KarenDonaldsonInc 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 On Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@therealkarendonaldsonIG https://www.instagram.com/therealkarendonaldson/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/therealkarendonaldson/

This episode, Karen Donaldson, explores the critical role of body language in executive presence, emphasizing how non-verbal cues influence perception and authority. Learn practical tips to manage nervous system responses, project confidence, and command rooms with grounded, intentional movements.Make sure to subscribe, like and turn on your notifications so you know every time a brand new video is released.https://www.youtube.com/@KarenDonaldsonInc 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 On Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@therealkarendonaldsonIG https://www.instagram.com/therealkarendonaldson/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/therealkarendonaldson/ 

Stop Saying These Things in Meetings: The Boardroom Series. Part 1Some of the smartest people in the room unintentionally sound the weakest, not because they lack intelligence, but because their language leaks nervousness, overexplaining, approval-seeking energy, and emotional discomfort. In this episode, Karen Donaldson breaks down the phrases quietly killing authority in meetings, why overexplaining weakens executive presence, and how powerful communicators command rooms with fewer words, stronger positioning, and calm under pressure. This is the conversation they should have taught you before they gave you the title.Make sure to subscribe, like and turn on your notifications so you know every time a brand new video is released.https://www.youtube.com/@KarenDonaldsonInc 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 On Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@therealkarendonaldsonIG https://www.instagram.com/therealkarendonaldson/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/therealkarendonaldson/ 

Not every activated feeling means you have social anxiety. In this episode of With Karen D. The Podcast, Karen Donaldson breaks down the difference between social anxiety and an overactive nervous system. Learn why your body reacts before your thoughts sometimes, how labels shape identity, and what’s really happening during social and high-pressure situations. Karen shares practical tools to calm your nervous system in real time, stop spiraling, and build confidence by working with your body instead of against it.Make sure to subscribe, like and turn on your notifications so you know every time a brand new video is released.https://www.youtube.com/@KarenDonaldsonInc 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 On Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@therealkarendonaldsonIG https://www.instagram.com/therealkarendonaldson/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/therealkarendonaldson/

Most people think confidence is something you feel before you act. It’s not. In this episode of With Karen D. The Podcast, Karen Donaldson breaks down why hesitation keeps you stuck and how to shift it.Through a simple confidence audit, you’ll learn how self-belief and identity shape your actions, why confidence is built through behavior, and how to train yourself to move even when you feel uncomfortable. If you’ve been waiting to feel ready, this episode will reset how you think about confidence.Make sure to subscribe, like and turn on your notifications so you know every time a brand new video is released.https://www.youtube.com/@KarenDonaldsonInc 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 On Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@therealkarendonaldsonIG https://www.instagram.com/therealkarendonaldson/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/therealkarendonaldson/ 

Hesitation isn’t a lack of confidence, it’s a pattern your brain has learned. In this episode of With Karen D. The Podcast, Karen Donaldson breaks down how hesitation forms and how to rewire your brain for action using a simple 5-step approach. Learn how to recognize your patterns, interrupt overthinking in the moment, and build real confidence through consistent action. Because confidence isn’t something you wait for,  it’s something you train.Make sure to subscribe, like and turn on your notifications so you know every time a brand new video is released.https://www.youtube.com/@KarenDonaldsonInc 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 On Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@therealkarendonaldsonIG https://www.instagram.com/therealkarendonaldson/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/therealkarendonaldson/

Most people think setting boundaries is about saying them out loud. It’s not,  it’s about enforcing them. In this episode of With Karen D. The Podcast, Karen Donaldson breaks down why boundaries often fail and the part most people avoid: consistency. Learn how to communicate limits clearly without over-explaining, follow through without guilt, and build real confidence by honoring what you say you need. Because boundaries aren’t about controlling others — they’re about how you show up for yourself.Make sure to subscribe, like and turn on your notifications so you know every time a brand new video is released.https://www.youtube.com/@KarenDonaldsonInc 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 On Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@therealkarendonaldsonIG https://www.instagram.com/therealkarendonaldson/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/therealkarendonaldson/ 

Feeling off isn’t random, it’s a signal. In this episode of With Karen D. The Podcast, Karen Donaldson breaks down why you don’t feel like yourself and what’s really going on beneath it. From comparison to second-guessing, she explains how you slowly disconnect from yourself and how to shift it. You’ll learn how to clean up your self-talk and rebuild trust with yourself through simple, intentional action. If you’ve been feeling off lately, this is your reset.Make sure to subscribe, like and turn on your notifications so you know every time a brand new video is released.https://www.youtube.com/@KarenDonaldsonInc 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 On Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@therealkarendonaldsonIG https://www.instagram.com/therealkarendonaldson/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/therealkarendonaldson/ 

Most people don’t lose confidence during the day they lose it before the day even starts. In this episode of With Karen D. The Podcast, Karen Donaldson breaks down a simple 3-minute reset to help you shift your mindset, body language, and actions before you leave the house. Learn how to change your self-talk, adjust your posture, and take one bold move each day to build real confidence. Because confidence isn’t something you wait for,  it’s something you practice.Make sure to subscribe, like and turn on your notifications so you know every time a brand new video is released.https://www.youtube.com/@KarenDonaldsonInc 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 On Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@therealkarendonaldsonIG https://www.instagram.com/therealkarendonaldson/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/therealkarendonaldson/ 

Most people think being assertive means speaking up more. That’s not the problem. The problem is how you come across when you do. In this episode of With Karen D. The Podcast, I break down the real difference between being assertive and being aggressive and why so many people either hold back to keep the peace or push too hard and throw off the whole room. I walk you through how to regulate yourself before you respond, clean up your language so you’re not over-explaining, and hold your position without needing to win or convince. Because assertiveness isn’t about being louder. It’s about being clear enough that you don’t need to be.Make sure to subscribe, like and turn on your notifications so you know every time a brand new video is released.https://www.youtube.com/@KarenDonaldsonInc 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 On Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@therealkarendonaldsonIG https://www.instagram.com/therealkarendonaldson/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/therealkarendonaldson/ 

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]

Fear has a lot to say and most people listen to it without even realizing it. In this episode of With Karen D. The Podcast, Karen Donaldson calls out the quiet ways fear runs people’s decisions, keeps them stuck in hesitation, and convinces them to play smaller than they’re capable of. Karen challenges you to change your “F-word”,  replacing fear with focus, facts, and forward movement. If you’ve been second-guessing yourself, waiting for the right moment, or letting fear dictate your next move, this episode will reset how you think about fear and remind you that one setback doesn’t define your journey — unless you decide it does.Karen Donaldson is an international 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]

Most people don’t struggle to set boundaries, they struggle to keep them. In this episode of With Karen D. The Podcast, Karen Donaldson shares a clear 4-step blueprint to create and maintain boundaries that actually protect your time, energy, and peace. Learn how to communicate your standards without over-explaining, enforce them through behavior, handle pushback without folding, and stop people-pleasing for good. If you’re ready to show up with more self-respect and clarity in your relationships, this episode gives you the tools to do it.

Confidence isn’t a feeling you wait for,  it’s a standard you build. In this episode of With Karen D. The Podcast, Karen Donaldson breaks down 5 non-negotiable behaviors that create real confidence and 2 contrarian ways to strengthen it faster. You’ll learn how to stop tying your worth to outcomes, move even when you feel insecure, regulate yourself under pressure, and build self-trust through consistent action. If you’re ready to stop shrinking and start showing up with clarity, control, and conviction, this episode gives you the blueprint.

Respond With Confidence: Listen To This If You Want To Level Up Your Communication SkillsMost people don’t lack confidence; they're using language that weakens their authority. In this episode of With Karen D. The Podcast, Karen Donaldson breaks down 7 phrases that make you sound unsure and what to say instead to communicate with clarity, confidence, and executive presence. You’ll learn how to stop over-apologizing, remove filler language, speak with authority in meetings, and confidently say “I don’t know” without losing credibility. If you want to level up your communication skills and sound self-assured in any room, this episode gives you the tools to do it.

Stop Matching People’s Energy: How to Stay Calm, Powerful, and in ControlMatching someone’s negative energy might feel like strength, but it’s actually a sign you’ve handed over control. In this episode of With Karen D.The Podcast, Karen Donaldson explains why reacting to other people’s moods and attitudes keeps you stuck in survival mode, and how real power comes from choosing your response. Learn how to regulate your nervous system, stay calm under pressure, and lead interactions with grounded confidence instead of emotional reactivity.

Success isn’t about more information, it’s about deciding. In this episode of With Karen D. The Podcast, Karen Donaldson shares the core power move high performers make: intentional decision-making. She explains how to stop procrastinating, quiet overthinking, and build momentum by committing to clear action steps. If you’re ready to stop waiting and start moving toward your goals, this episode will help you strengthen the skill that drives real success: the ability to decide.

If you’ve ever been told you’re too different, too bold, or just not “right,” this episode is for you.In this honest and empowering conversation, I share my journey of being second-guessed in professional spaces,not because I wasn’t capable, but because I didn’t match people’s expectations.By the end of this episode, you’ll understand why not fitting their mold was never your weakness, it’s your greatest advantage.We talk about self-acceptance, confidence, ignoring outside opinions, and the moment you stop trying to fit in and start standing out for the right reasons.Because the problem was never you not fitting in.It was believing you had to.

Most people don’t lack charisma, they just can’t access it under pressure. In this episode of With Karen D. The Podcast, Karen Donaldson breaks down the neuroscience behind why smart, capable people go blank, freeze, or feel flat in high-stakes moments. She explains how your nervous system hijacks your presence, why charisma disappears under pressure, and how to unlock the natural charisma you already have. This is real, practical work Karen teaches world leaders and high performers and it’s completely trainable.

In this episode of With Karen D. The Podcast, Karen Donaldson breaks down the real difference between high performers and people who stay distracted. It’s not talent or intelligence, it’s the willingness to manage distractions and train discipline on purpose. Learn how small, intentional actions, practiced under low pressure, build focus, self-trust, and self-mastery even when things feel uncomfortable.

“Fake it till you make it” sounds good until it starts costing you your peace. In this episode of With Karen D. The Podcast, Karen Donaldson challenges one of the most popular success myths and explains why pretending to be someone you’re not leads to anxiety, burnout, and deeper imposter syndrome. She breaks down how faking confidence disconnects you from real self-belief, why money and success can’t replace how you feel about yourself, and how true confidence is built through authenticity, humility, and action not fake performance. This episode is a powerful reminder that strength doesn’t come from pretending; it comes from being honest, grounded, and willing to grow.

Most people think confidence is a feeling, it’s not, and that belief is exactly why so many people stay stuck. In this episode of With Karen D. The Podcast, Karen Donaldson breaks down why waiting to feel confident before taking action is backwards and reveals the truth: confidence is an attitude and a skillset that can be trained. Karen pulls back the curtain and shares the same core strategies she teaches her elite private clients, senior leaders, high performers, and professionals in high pressure roles, to help them show up with confidence on demand. Through science-backed techniques, real-life examples, and personal stories, she shows you how to regulate your nervous system, strengthen self-belief, and stop inheriting limiting beliefs. If you’re tired of waiting to feel confident before you move, this episode will reset how you think about confidence and how you train it.

If you want 2026 to be different, it starts with the questions you’re willing to ask yourself now. In this bonus episode of With Karen D. The Podcast, Karen Donaldson challenges you to stop waiting and get honest about what actually worked, what didn’t, and what you’re ready to change. She walks you through three powerful questions to help you celebrate your wins, learn without self-judgment, and decide what no longer gets access to you as you set clear intentions for the year ahead. This is about becoming your own cheerleader, owning your value, and walking into 2026 grounded, focused, and ready to go out and get what you want.

Why can’t you slow down, even when you’re exhausted? In this episode of With Karen D. The Podcast, Karen Donaldson breaks down the neuroscience behind our addiction to busyness and why rest feels so uncomfortable for high performers. She reveals how dopamine keeps you stuck in “go mode,” why stillness isn’t weakness but strength under control, and shares practical ways to retrain your nervous system for real rest without losing your edge.

In this episode, Karen Donaldson breaks down fear and anxiety and explains why self-management is the real skill behind confident performance. She shares three powerful techniques used by high achievers to calm the nervous system, maintain focus, and stay grounded under pressure. A practical episode for anyone who wants to take control of their responses and perform at their best.

In this inaugural episode, Karen Donaldson shares the real story behind her rise from high school athlete to international confidence and communication coach trusted by leaders, celebrities, and high performers. She opens up about becoming a young mom, being counted out, and the moment she stopped letting others define her path.Karen reveals how these experiences shaped her philosophy that good things don’t come to those who wait, they come to those who go out and get them.A powerful episode on choosing yourself, finding your voice, leveling up and her why behind With Karen D. The Podcast.