Ignite Your Confidence with Karen Laos

Stop Informing. Start Influencing.

Episode Summary

Do you ever feel like you’re sharing great information — but it’s just not landing? You’re not alone. You might be informing when you could be influencing. In this episode, I’ll share how to transform your communication so people don’t just hear you — they act because of you.

Episode Notes

Here are 6 tips you’ll learn:

1. Start with why it matters.
   Don’t just explain what something is — connect it to why it matters to your audience. Influence begins with meaning.
2. Lead with stories, not stats.
   Facts tell, but stories sell. You’ll discover how to use stories that make your message memorable and magnetic.
3. No more data dumping.
   Too much information overwhelms and disconnects your audience. I’ll show you how to simplify your message so it’s clear, compelling, and easy to act on.
4. Speak to emotion before logic.
   Emotion drives action. Learn how to tap into what people feel before you show them the data.
5. Invite participation.
   Influence isn’t one-way. I’ll share how asking the right questions draws people in and helps them take ownership.
6. End with a clear next step.
   Information informs. Influence inspires action. You’ll walk away knowing how to guide your audience toward what’s next.

✨ Tune in to learn how to shift from sharing facts to sparking change — and make every message count.

Some resources for you:

Project more confidence and credibility with my free tips: 9 Words to Avoid & What to Say Instead: Words to Avoid | Karen Laos

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

Episodes also available on YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEwQoTGdJX5eME0ccBKiKng/videos