Ep. 22: The Real Reason You Lack Confidence (No One Tells You This)

How to Stop Breaking Under Pressure and What to Do Instead with Cody Jefferson

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 [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/ [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 [https://www.theglobalconfidenceacademy.com/notenoughbootcamp]    Connect with Karen On   Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@therealkarendonaldson [https://www.tiktok.com/@therealkarendonaldson] IG https://www.instagram.com/therealkarendonaldson/ [https://www.instagram.com/therealkarendonaldson/] LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/therealkarendonaldson/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/therealkarendonaldson/]

Ep. 26: The Power of Silence and Communication

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 [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/ [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 [https://www.theglobalconfidenceacademy.com/notenoughbootcamp]    Connect with Karen On   Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@therealkarendonaldson [https://www.tiktok.com/@therealkarendonaldson] IG https://www.instagram.com/therealkarendonaldson/ [https://www.instagram.com/therealkarendonaldson/] LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/therealkarendonaldson/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/therealkarendonaldson/]

Ep. 25: 5 Grounding Techniques to Help You Command Any Room

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 [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/ [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 [https://www.theglobalconfidenceacademy.com/notenoughbootcamp]    Connect with Karen On   Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@therealkarendonaldson [https://www.tiktok.com/@therealkarendonaldson] IG https://www.instagram.com/therealkarendonaldson/ [https://www.instagram.com/therealkarendonaldson/] LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/therealkarendonaldson/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/therealkarendonaldson/]

Ep 24: Stop Saying These Things in Meetings (They Quietly Kill Your Authority)

STOP SAYING THESE THINGS IN MEETINGS: THE BOARDROOM SERIES. PART 1 Some 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 [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/ [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 [https://www.theglobalconfidenceacademy.com/notenoughbootcamp]    Connect with Karen On   Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@therealkarendonaldson [https://www.tiktok.com/@therealkarendonaldson] IG https://www.instagram.com/therealkarendonaldson/ [https://www.instagram.com/therealkarendonaldson/] LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/therealkarendonaldson/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/therealkarendonaldson/]

Ep. 23: Stop Calling It Anxiety: What’s Really Happening to You

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 [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/ [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 [https://www.theglobalconfidenceacademy.com/notenoughbootcamp]    Connect with Karen On   Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@therealkarendonaldson [https://www.tiktok.com/@therealkarendonaldson] IG https://www.instagram.com/therealkarendonaldson/ [https://www.instagram.com/therealkarendonaldson/] LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/therealkarendonaldson/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/therealkarendonaldson/]