With Karen D. The Podcast.

About With Karen D. The Podcast.

With Karen D. The Podcast. Hosted by Karen Donaldson, certified neuroscience-backed confidence, communication, and peak performance coach to leaders, C-suite executives, celebrities, athletes, and high-net-worth individuals worldwide. Sought-after guest expert for HuffPost, ABC, FOX, NBC, Citytv, Cosmopolitan, Women’s Health, Entrepreneur .com and more. This podcast pulls back the curtain on how to speak with authority, stay grounded under pressure, stop overthinking, and show up as the most powerful version of yourself. No fluff. No filters. Real conversations + tools that actually stick. Coach Karen D is pulling back the curtain to bring those same confidence, communication, and high-performance strategies straight to you. With Karen D. The Podcast is for driven individuals who are ready to take control of their responses, strengthen their presence, elevate their communication, and operate with clarity and power in every space they enter. “Good things don’t come to those who wait, they come to those who go out and get them”. Karen Donaldson is an internationally sought-after keynote speaker working with large events, organizations and leaders to elevate confidence, communication, and performance. For speaking engagements, workshops, or team training, reach her team at admin@karendonaldsoninc.com (mailto:admin@karendonaldsoninc.com)

Publisher

Karen Donaldson

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

15 Dec 2025

Latest episode

3 Nov 2026

Latest episodes

49 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   3 Nov 2026

   Stop Letting Fear of Judgment Hold You Back

   ave you ever held yourself back from speaking up, stepping into a new opportunity, or simply being yourself because you were worried about what other people might think? Here's the truth: People are going to judge you. And that's okay. In this episode, I'm challenging you to rethink your relationship with judgment and, more importantly, the power you give other people's opinions over your life. We often think the problem is a lack of confidence, but what if it's really about how we respond to being judged? I'll share practical ways to shift your mindset, own your strengths, and walk into any room knowing who you are and what you bring to the table. We'll also talk about why I don't believe in "fake it till you make it," how to navigate the fear of public speaking, and why someone else's opinion of you doesn't have to become your opinion of yourself. Because confidence isn't about convincing everyone else of your worth. It's about knowing your worth before anyone else gets to weigh in. So, the next time you find yourself worrying about what others might think, I want you to ask yourself one question: What do I think about myself in this situation? Let's talk about it! In this episode, we'll explore: Why fear of judgment keeps us from showing up authentically. How to accept judgment without allowing it to define you. Why owning your strengths is more powerful than pretending to be confident. Practical ways to feel more grounded when speaking up or stepping into unfamiliar situations. How to stop making other people's opinions your own. Remember: People are allowed to have an opinion about you. You don't have to make their opinion your opinion about yourself. 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/)

2. 

   27 Oct 2026

   Your Brain Is Lying to You! 3 Ways to Break Limiting Beliefs

   Who the heck told you that you weren't good enough, smart enough, qualified enough or capable of doing that thing you've been wanting to do? And more importantly, why are you still believing them? In this episode, Karen D. is calling out the limiting beliefs that quietly run our lives, including the ones we've carried around for so long that we don't even recognize them as beliefs anymore. She's sharing three practical, science-backed techniques to challenge the stories your brain keeps telling you, stop treating every negative thought like a fact and start building actual evidence that you're capable of more than you think. Karen also gets personal about the limiting belief that kept her from launching this very podcast for almost a year and why some of the excuses we make are really just fear of rejection wearing a fancy outfit. You'll also get a 24-hour challenge to identify one belief that's been keeping you stuck and finally do something about it. Because here's the thing. You don't have to believe everything your brain tells you. And you damn sure don't have to organize your life around it. It's time to stop letting old beliefs make new decisions. 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/)

3. 

   20 Oct 2026

   How to Stay Calm and Confident Under Pressure (5 Techniques That Actually Work)

   Ever notice how your body suddenly decides to act up right before something important? Your heart starts racing, your hands get sweaty and your brain starts questioning everything you've spent weeks preparing for. And now you're nervous about being nervous…wonderful. In this episode, Karen D. is getting into what actually happens when pressure hits and why your nerves don't automatically mean you're about to screw things up. She's sharing five practical ways to get yourself together before and during high-stakes moments, including pre-performance routines, physical and scent anchors, visualization, breathing techniques and one powerful shift in how you interpret those uncomfortable physical sensations. You'll also learn why obsessing over the outcome can work against you and what to focus on instead when you need to deliver. Because you can be nervous and still be damn good at what you do. The goal isn't to eliminate the pressure. It's to stop letting the pressure decide how you perform. 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/)

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