NASA & Google Coach: Stop Asking for Permission | Command Any Room

"I was tongue-tied... and my boss actually shut down the meeting because it was so bad."

Have you ever felt like you were shrinking in a high-stakes moment? In this episode of the Elite Life Podcast, we sit down with Karen Laos, a leadership communication expert who has spent 25 years training executives at NASA, Google, Hilton, and Facebook.

Karen reveals why even the most successful women often "ask for permission" with their words and body language—and provides the exact framework she uses to help them command the room.

In this masterclass, you’ll learn:

• The "Confidence Cocktail": Karen’s trademarked method to become clear, compelling, and credible.
• The Speak First Rule: Why taking the floor in the first 10 seconds of a meeting establishes immediate leadership.
• Silencing the Inner Critic: How to name your self-doubt and take its power away.
• Physical Presence: Simple shifts (like expanding your elbows) to look and feel more powerful.

About Karen Laos Karen Laos is an executive advisor and TEDx coach trusted by NASA, Hilton, Google, and Starbucks. Known as "The Confidence Cultivator," she uses her trademarked Confidence Cocktail™ method to help professionals replace self-doubt with strategic communication tools that win negotiations and secure promotions.

• 3-Time Bestselling Author
• Top 3% Podcast Host: Ignite Your Confidence
• 25+ Years Experience: Training the world’s elite leaders.

Connect with Karen:

• Freebie: 3 Strategies to Speak Up in Meetings
• Website: https://karenlaos.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karenlaosofficial/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenlaos/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEwQoTGdJX5eME0ccBKiKng/videos

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