Ignite Your Confidence with Karen Laos

Ask For What You Want With Sarah Johnson

Episode Summary

Sarah discovered that life-changing steps forward require only 20 seconds of courage. Through seconds at a time, Sarah shattered the confines of her shy self and became the confident, outgoing woman she is today. Listen and learn about the significance of recording one's achievements, how to ask for what you want, and networking advice for introverts. Whether you’re an introvert struggling to step out or preparing to ask for a promotion, you’ll be inspired to take action - it just takes 20 seconds.

Episode Notes

Tangible Takeaways:

• Try implementing "20 seconds of courage." For 20 seconds take those initial steps, whether it's asking for a raise, starting a conversation, or making a significant change. It only takes 20 seconds to get started!
• Write down your achievements. Keeping a record can boost confidence and provide a visual representation of your progress over time. (This is also handy when asking for a raise!)
• Be real and be you! Embrace who you are, understand your value, and build confidence from there.
• If you struggle with networking and starting conversations with new people, initiate conversations with a compliment. This can serve as a friendly icebreaker.

About Sarah:
Sarah's career began in the Network Marketing Industry, where she built large organizations and learned about the importance of personal development, setting goals and how to lead others. She later realized that she could reach a larger network by utilizing technology.

Sarah then fell into the mobile marketing and tech world, where she was in charge of the marketing department, project management, customer success management, and found her true calling. That passion led to helping business professionals discover and establish their brands through technology.

In 2018, Sarah expanded her career by entering the membership association industry and worked for the California Fashion Association. There she learned the business side of fashion. How to run a business, how to know your market and the difference between building a brand vs. becoming an influencer.

February 2021, Sarah became the Director of Membership Engagement & Business Development with the California Manufacturers & Technology Association supporting all California Manufacturers on a advocacy level, supporting seventeen sectors of manufacturing including the garment and textile industry.

Furthermore, in 2017, Sarah and her family founded "The Soule Foundation" in honor of her Father, Dwight Johnson. In Dwight's memory, the Johnson Clan continues to host the Annual Dwight Johnson Golf Classic" to raise money for local charities in the Seattle area.

Connect with Sarah:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-johnson-8ba25357/

About me:
Karen Laos, Communication Expert, and Confidence Cultivator, leverages 25 years in the boardroom and speaking on the world’s most coveted stages such as Google and NASA to transform missed opportunities into wins. She is fiercely committed to her mission of eradicating self-doubt in 10 million women by giving them practical strategies to ask for what they want in the boardroom and beyond. She guides corporations and individuals with her tested communication model to generate consistent results through her Leadership Presence Keynote: How to Be an Influential Communicator.
 

Connect with me:
Website: https://www.karenlaos.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karenlaosofficial 

Facebook: Ignite Your Confidence with Karen Laos: https://www.facebook.com/groups/karenlaosconsulting

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenlaos/

Clubhouse: @karenlaos

My book “Trust Your Own Voice”: https://karenlaos.com/book/

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