Empowering Women to Speak Up: A Conversation with Karen Laos In this episode, we sit down with Karen Laos, a seasoned communication expert and confidence coach who has dedicated her career to empowering women to find and own their voices. With 25 years of experience, including advising leaders at companies like Google, Starbucks, and NASA, Karen shares valuable insights on negotiating, asking for what you're worth, and breaking through self-doubt. We also delve into the significance of being assertive, understanding one's value, and practical strategies for negotiating compensation. Men can benefit from this discussion too, as Karen's mission is universal. Don't miss this inspiring and educational conversation! 03:15 Introduction to Karen Laos03:34Karen's Background and Mission04:35 The Importance of Asking for Your Worth06:05 Personal Stories and Experiences07:55 Negotiation Tips and Strategies10:05 Overcoming Societal Conditioning13:25 Practical Advice for Women15:161 Effective Communication in Professional Settings21:00 Understanding the Problem and Value22:10 Transitioning from Speaker to Partner24:10 Knowing Your Worth26:10 Networking and Transparency26:35 Valuing Yourself and Your Services30:34 Negotiation Strategies33:16 Alternative Compensation Methods35:25 Conclusion and Contact Information---------- Grey Matters is Sponsored by:  Magai AIhttp://dott.to/magaiUse coupon code DOTTOTECH30 to save 30% Ground Newshttp://dott.to/groundnewsto save 40%   https://karenlaos.com/ 💻Join us for our live events every week: https://dottotech.com/event-registrat... 🥰Support Dotto Tech on Patreon: / dottotech👩🏻‍🎤Learn more from Viveka at https://www.beyondthedreamboard.com/blog Beyond the DreamboardArticles by Post Executive Coach — Beyond the DreamboardI will guide you through the process of identifying what that purpose is and how to pivot your life around it. We won’t just focus on business strategy. 📘Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DottoTech/📸Instagram: https://instagram.com/dottotech/---------- Sponsored by: http://dott.to/groundnewshttp://dott.to/magai 💻Join us for our live events every week: https://dottotech.com/event-registrat... 🥰Support Dotto Tech on Patreon: / dottotech👩🏻‍🎤Learn more from Viveka at https://www.beyondthedreamboard.com/blog Beyond the DreamboardArticles by Post Executive Coach — Beyond the DreamboardI will guide you through the process of identifying what that purpose is and how to pivot your life around it. We won’t just focus on business strategy. 📘Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DottoTech/📸Instagram: https://instagram.com/dottotech/