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Promoted: Stop Doubting, Start Leading#32: How To Uplevel Your Self-ConceptYou’ve got the title—now it’s time to step fully into owning it.In this bold and honest podcast episode of Promoted: Stop Doubting, Start Leading, Karen dives into a challenge that nearly every newly promoted leader faces—but few can name: the identity lag. When your title says “leader,” but your inner voice still whispers “doer,” your self-concept might be holding you back.Karen shares a personal story about her own transition to CEO and the pivotal moment a coach told her, “You are not carrying yours...2025-07-2322 minPromoted: Stop Doubting, Start Leading#31: Your First 90 Days - Deliver Impact and Build Influence [Start Strong Series]You’re past the honeymoon phase—now it’s time to show what you’re made of.The first 90 days in a new leadership role mark a critical shift: from being new to being noticed. This episode of Promoted: Stop Doubting, Start Leading dives deep into what it really takes to move from early impressions to lasting influence.Karen Gombault breaks down five strategic moves that build your credibility, establish your authority, and help you drive meaningful progress—even if everything still feels new. Whether you’re looking to build trust, set the tone, or...2025-07-1617 minPromoted: Stop Doubting, Start Leading#30: Your First 30 Days - Build Relationships and Gain Clarity [Start Strong - Part 2]Your first month as a leader matters—don’t let the momentum fade.In this week’s episode of Promoted: Stop Doubting, Start Leading, Karen Gombault breaks down what really needs to happen in the critical first 30 days of a new leadership role. The initial excitement has worn off, the hallway hellos have faded, and now all eyes are on you to lead.This episode delivers five strategic moves to help you transition from being the “new hire” to a respected, trusted leader who gets things done—without falling into the trap of overthink...2025-07-0918 minPromoted: Stop Doubting, Start Leading#29: Your First 5 Days — Show Up Intentionally [Start Strong Series - Part 1]Your first week sets the tone—make it count.In this episode of Promoted: Stop Doubting, Start Leading, Karen kicks off a powerful three-part series on navigating the critical first 90 days in a new role. Whether you’ve been promoted internally or joined a new company, that first week is more than just logistics—it’s your opportunity to establish presence, build relationships, and protect your energy.Karen shares actionable strategies and coaching insights to help you avoid the most common mistakes, from overperforming to underconnecting. This episode is your guide to showing...2025-07-0217 minPromoted: Stop Doubting, Start Leading#28: Navigating Ambiguity in New Leadership RolesWhen roles are unclear, don’t spin— take the opportunity to step up.In this episode of Promoted: Stop Doubting, Start Leading, Karen dives into a challenge many new leaders quietly struggle with: role confusion. Whether you’re stepping into a new job or working alongside someone with overlapping responsibilities, unclear boundaries can drain your energy fast.Instead of getting stuck in the swirl—“Am I the boss here? Is she?”—this episode helps you get back to what matters.Karen shares five powerful mindset shifts that will equip you to step into y...2025-06-2514 min
Coach Business197: Refining Your Niche & Creating Offers You Love with Karen GombaultIn this episode of Coach Business, we talk to leadership coach and mentor for female leaders, Karen Gombault, about: - Niching down and finally landing on the one that feels like home- Taking action and trying a bunch of different things to see what worked- Enjoying the journey along the wayThis conversation is also the ultimate permission slip:- It's okay to change- It's okay to customize your offers- It's okay to slough off other people's rulesAt...2025-06-1841 minPromoted: Stop Doubting, Start Leading#27: Navigating Office PoliticsYou’re not imagining it—someone else is getting the visibility you deserve, and decisions are happening without you in the room. In this powerful podcast episode of Promoted: Stop Doubting, Start Leading, Karen Gombault dives into the misunderstood world of office politics and reveals how newly promoted leaders can navigate power dynamics with clarity, confidence, and integrity.If you’ve been avoiding the “games” in hopes of staying authentic, this episode will show you how to play smart. Karen offers three strategic mindset shifts that help you build influence, increase visibility, and forge meaningful alliances at the leader...2025-06-1812 min
Promoted: Stop Doubting, Start Leading#26: Healthspan as a strategic advantage, with Corinne BriaudAging powerfully is more than a personal choice—it’s a leadership strategy rooted in healthspan.In this insightful podcast episode of Promoted: Stop Doubting, Start Leading, Karen sits down with corporate veteran and health-span advocate Corinne Briaud to talk about how women in senior roles can redefine resilience, prevent burnout, and lead longer, healthier careers. From sleep to systemic change, this conversation challenges the outdated hustle narrative and introduces healthspan—the number of years you live in good health—as a cornerstone of sustainable leadership.Whether you're already feeling the toll of burnout or looking...2025-06-1142 minPromoted: Stop Doubting, Start Leading#25: How to Lead Your Team Through Uncertainty, Without Losing YourselfChange is inevitable—but your response to it defines your leadership. In this powerful episode of Promoted: Stop Doubting, Start Leading, Karen shares five actionable strategies to help you lead your team through uncertainty—whether it’s a company sale, reorganization, or a shift in scope—without burning out or defaulting to panic mode. This is Part 2 of a two-part series on leading through change. If you haven’t listened to Part 1 yet, we highly recommend starting there.Whether you're navigating a new challenge or preparing for what's ahead, this episode offers you the tools...2025-06-0415 minPromoted: Stop Doubting, Start Leading#24: Stay Grounded When the Unexpected HitsChange isn’t the exception—it’s the rule. In this powerful episode of Promoted: Stop Doubting, Start Leading, Karen shares what it really takes to lead yourself when your world gets shaken. Whether it's a company reorganization, a new boss, or the sudden loss of a major client, the ability to navigate unpredictability is a non-negotiable leadership skill. Karen brings sharp insight, real-life stories, and five grounded strategies for managing change without burning out.This is part one of a two-part series on change. Today’s focus is on leading yourself. Next week, we’ll dive into leadi...2025-05-2820 minPromoted: Stop Doubting, Start Leading#23: Coaching Reimagined for Executive Women’s Real Leadership ChallengesThis episode is personal—and pivotal. After 28+ years in corporate leadership and nearly 3 years as a full-time coach, I’ve redefined not just my business, but the kind of support high-performing women truly need. I’m not just a coach. I’m a trusted partner to women navigating bold new chapters—without sacrificing who they are. This episode breaks down how my brand has evolved, why I now call it an elite leadership boutique, and what that means for the women I serve. If you're a senior leader rethinking how you want to lead, live...2025-05-2120 minPromoted: Stop Doubting, Start Leading#22: Lead Yourself First: The Power of Ownership in Career GrowthWelcome back to Promoted: Stop Doubting, Start Leading. In this episode, Karen gives some tough love—and practical wisdom—on one of the most important topics in any ambitious woman’s career: getting promoted. Drawing on 25+ years of leadership experience, she breaks down the common mistakes that hold women back and outlines the essential shifts in behavior, mindset, and visibility that truly move the needle. If you’re aiming for your next level, this episode is a must-listen.Key Takeaways:Seniority doesn’t equal promotion. Time in a role doesn’t guarantee...2025-05-1421 minPromoted: Stop Doubting, Start Leading#21: Improve Tough Work Relationships FastIn this episode of Promoted: Stop Doubting, Start Leading, host Karen Gombault shares a powerful case study and a practical communication strategy that transformed a client’s strained professional relationship. If you’re leading in a high-pressure environment and finding yourself clashing with a colleague, this simple mindset shift might be the key to unlocking trust, collaboration, and stronger connections at work. 5 KEY TAKEAWAYS:Improve tense relationships by entering conversations believing the other person is at least 10% right.Use the exact phrase: “What I like about what you said is…” to show understanding and foster ope...2025-05-0712 min
Promoted: Stop Doubting, Start Leading#20: The Power of Boundaries with Karen ViestaIn this powerful and relatable episode, Karen Gombault welcomes her very first guest, midlife reinvention and wellness coach Karen Viesta, to explore one of the most critical yet overlooked leadership and life skills: boundaries. Together, they unpack why so many women—especially in midlife or leadership roles—struggle to define, communicate, and enforce boundaries.From people-pleasing tendencies to identity and emotional exhaustion, this conversation goes deep into how boundaries protect our time, energy, relationships, and well-being. Whether in the office, at home, or in personal relationships, boundaries aren’t barriers—they are the path...2025-04-3040 minPromoted: Stop Doubting, Start Leading#19: Coaching: Your Shortcut to Growth and ImpactIn this powerful solo episode, Karen Gombault opens up about the stigma surrounding coaching—especially in international contexts—and shares her personal journey of transformation through coaching. Whether you're considering hiring a coach or you're curious about how to begin self-coaching, this episode gives you real talk, actionable tools, and proof that investing in yourself is never wasted. Karen walks through the exact ways coaching has changed her life, career, health, and relationships—and how it can do the same for you.If you’re a woman stepping into leadership and want to evolve i...2025-04-2323 minPromoted: Stop Doubting, Start Leading#18: Leadership Starts Within: Strong Foundations, Stronger ImpactIn this episode of Promoted, Karen Gombault peels back the curtain on the foundational work she does with her clients—and why it matters. Many women seek out coaching to solve a specific challenge like conflict with peers or lack of visibility, but Karen reveals that true transformation of any sort begins with one crucial relationship: the one you have with yourself. She shares how self-judgment shows up as background noise in your leadership journey and how shifting your internal dialogue can lead to real, lasting change. Th...2025-04-1616 minPromoted: Stop Doubting, Start Leading#17: Strait Talk: 5 Principles That Supported My Career GrowthWelcome to Promoted: Stop Doubting, Start Leading—the podcast for women stepping into new leadership roles and ready to lead with intention. In this straight-talking episode, your host Karen Gombault shares the five core principles that made the biggest impact on her rise to executive leadership. These aren't fluffy tips—they're practical ways of thinking and behaving that helped her earn trust, overcome resistance, and lead with integrity.If you're ready to grow your career without second-guessing yourself, this episode is packed with the kind of real-world wisdom that makes a difference.2025-04-0913 minPromoted: Stop Doubting, Start Leading#16: Leadership Traits That Accelerate SuccessStepping into a new leadership role can feel both exhilarating and intimidating. In this episode of Promoted: Stop Doubting, Start Leading, host Karen Gombault breaks down the top five leadership traits that accelerate success for women navigating the first 90 days in a new role. These aren't personality traits you're born with—they're intentional practices you can develop starting today.Whether you’ve just been promoted or taken on a bigger position, this episode is your roadmap to showing up with clarity and confidence in your how job. 5 Key Takeaways: Take Ownership Earl...2025-04-0217 min
Wellegant Woman: Redefining MidlifeBurned Out at Work? Redefine Success and Reclaim Balance (with Karen Gombault)What do you do when your work no longer fits the woman you’ve become? In this episode, career and leadership coach Karen Gombault joins Karen Viesta for a real and relatable conversation about what happens when your job starts to feel more draining than fulfilling. They unpack why so many women in midlife feel stuck or burned out, how to stop outsourcing your power, and what it looks like to take back ownership of your time, energy, and career. If you’re ready to rethink success, set healthier boundaries, and create a life that feels aligned—this one’s for yo...2025-03-2736 minPromoted: Stop Doubting, Start Leading#15: 10 Ways to Boost Your Visibility Without BraggingVisibility is a critical component of career growth, yet many women in leadership hesitate to step into the spotlight. In today’s episode, I break down practical, non-self-promotional ways to increase your visibility, establish your credibility, and take ownership of your career. If you’ve ever struggled with speaking up in meetings, introducing yourself with impact, or positioning yourself as a leader, this episode will give you actionable strategies to change that.Key Takeaways:1. Own Your Visibility – No one is sitting around thinking about how to highlight your work...2025-03-2615 minPromoted: Stop Doubting, Start Leading#14: Stress is Inevitable, But Overwhelm is Optional—Here’s WhyStress is inevitable—but being overwhelmed by it is optional. In this episode of Promoted: Stop Doubting, Start Leading, we explore how to build resilience to stress, increase your capacity to handle pressure, and shift from reacting to responding. I’ll share a personal story that illustrates the power of mindset, plus simple, actionable strategies to help you regulate your emotions and take back control.Key Takeaways:Your foundation determines your stress resilience. Prioritizing sleep, hydration, movement, and fresh air strengthens your ability to manage stress.Your thoughts create stress, not the event itself. The...2025-03-1916 minPromoted: Stop Doubting, Start Leading#13: Own Your Visibility, Own Your SuccessVisibility can make or break your career. If no one sees your impact, do you really have any influence? In this episode of Promoted: Stop Doubting, Start Leading, we dive into why strategic visibility is essential for career growth and leadership success. If you’ve ever thought, “But I’m doing my job well—shouldn’t that be enough?”, this episode is for you. Learn how to position yourself for opportunities, build influence, and own your narrative—without feeling like you’re self-promoting.Key Takeaways:✅ Visibility drives career growth. Promotions...2025-03-1219 min
Women Leading Boldly Virtual SummitLead Smarter, Stress Less: The Balance Shift Every Leader Needs (Day 5)Host Karen Gombault speaks with Viktoria Hamma, a biopsychosocial wellness practitioner and author of "The Middle Path", about the critical role of balance in leadership, decision-making, and well-being. They explore why high-achieving professionals—especially women—struggle with stress, why balance isn’t about doing less, and how simple, strategic shifts can drive both personal and professional success. Key Takeaways 1️⃣ Balance Isn’t a Destination—It’s a Scale – True balance doesn’t mean equal time for everything; it’s about making small adjustments to prevent burnout and optimize energy. 2️⃣ Stress Is the Silent Career Killer –...2025-03-0733 min
Women Leading Boldly Virtual SummitFrom Burnout to Balance: The Ripple Effect of Self-Leadership (Day 5)What does it truly mean to lead yourself first—and why do so many leaders struggle with it? In this insightful conversation, Amber Anderson, leadership development expert and founder of Amber Anderson Coaching, breaks down why self-leadership is the foundation of sustainable leadership. She shares how leaders can shift from burnout to balance by mastering mindset, skillset, and nervous system regulation. If you’re navigating stress, self-doubt, or overwhelm, this conversation will help you reclaim your leadership with confidence and clarity.5 Key Takeaways1. Self-leadership comes first. You can’t lead others effect...2025-03-0729 min
Women Leading Boldly Virtual SummitMoving Through Cancer: The Power of Fitness, Mindset, and Self-Leadership (Day 5)In this powerful BOLD SPOTLIGHT episode, Karen welcomes Carly Fauth, a fitness instructor, cancer exercise specialist, and founder of Fit Fun Carly, a virtual fitness program that helps people get fit in just 15 minutes a day. A passionate advocate for mental health through movement, Carly's journey took a profound turn when she was diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer in early 2024. Instead of stepping back, she channeled her experience into inspiring others—launching her podcast Chemo Coffee Talk from her chemo chair and continuing to coach her clients while undergoing treatment.5 Ke...2025-03-0726 min
Women Leading Boldly Virtual SummitFinding Your True Voice (Day 4)What does it truly mean to find your voice—and why do so many women struggle with it? In this powerful conversation, Radhika Lucas, a speaking, presenting, and marketing strategist, shares why owning your story is the key to unlocking confidence, visibility, and impact. She breaks down the barriers that hold women back, the systemic challenges that erode confidence over time, and how to reconnect with your deepest, most authentic voice. Whether you're a business owner or a corporate leader, this is foundational work that changes everything.5 Key Takeaways...2025-03-0634 min
Women Leading Boldly Virtual SummitThe Power of Bold Dreams: Stop Waiting and Start Taking Action (Day 4)In this episode, I welcome the energetic and inspiring Megan Kuiper—a keynote speaker, coach, and consultant with over 21 years of leadership and culture development experience. Megan shares her journey from a successful corporate career at Target to full-time entrepreneurship, helping individuals and organizations unlock their potential. She is passionate about spreading positivity, energy, and the power of dreaming big to fuel personal and professional growth.5 Key Takeaways1. Your Career Shouldn’t Define Your Identity: Megan shares how her career success at Target became her entire identity, leading to s...2025-03-0638 min
Women Leading Boldly Virtual SummitWhy Personal Branding Matters More Than Ever in the Age of AI (Day 4)In this episode, Karen Gombault interviews Athena Todd, a cross-cultural branding expert and AI automation consultant. As the co-founder of LaunchLab Academy, Athena has over 16 years of experience in business consulting, specializing in personal branding and AI integration for coaches, consultants, and entrepreneurs. She helps clients streamline operations, enhance productivity, and attract high-quality leads—achieving up to 60% time savings. Athena shares her journey from real estate to AI, her passion for empowering women leaders, and the role of AI in strengthening personal brands.5 Key Takeaways1. AI...2025-03-0633 min
Women Leading Boldly Virtual SummitThe Power of Resilience: Mallory Gombault on Daring, Learning, and Leading (Day 4)In this special Bold Leader Spotlight, Karen Gombault sits down with her daughter, Mallory Gombault, a 23-year-old entrepreneur, consultant, and AI prompt engineer. Mallory shares her journey from engineering student to co-founder of Human-I, a startup leveraging AI for personalized education, and G&T, a training and consulting firm focused on generative AI. Their conversation explores the mindset, resilience, and lessons learned along the way.5 Key Takeaways1. Resilience is Key – Mallory’s first business lost money, but she reframed it as an investment in her learning. Persistence led...2025-03-0643 min
Women Leading Boldly Virtual SummitThe Power of Identity Work for Leaders: Align Who You Are with the Success You Want (Day 3)In this episode of Women Leading Boldly, host Karen Gombault welcomes Mindi Huebner, a mindset and identity expert who helps high-achieving women break free from outdated identities and redefine success on their own terms. They dive deep into the power of identity, subconscious beliefs, and how shifting your mindset can unlock your fullest potential—personally and professionally.5 Key Takeaways1. We Cannot Outperform Our Subconscious Identity: Many high achievers unknowingly operate under an identity shaped by subconscious beliefs—such as equating worth with achievement. Recognizing and aligning with an identity that trul...2025-03-0537 min
Women Leading Boldly Virtual SummitTurning Setbacks into Success: How Meagan Built a $600K Business & Redefined Wealth and Leadership (Day 3)In this BOLD Leader Spotlight, we’re featuring Meagan Norris—a retired attorney, certified life coach, and single mother of three—who turned her divorce into a launchpad for financial and personal transformation. Within three years, Meagan built a thriving coaching business from scratch, generating over $600,000 and securing her financial independence. She empowers women to become the CEO of their divorces, guiding them toward financial success and a life so good it “doesn’t make sense.” Her mission? To redefine divorce not as a setback, but as the start of something unstoppable.5 Key T...2025-03-0539 min
Women Leading Boldly Virtual SummitFinancial Confidence is a Leadership Skill—Here’s Why It Matters (Day 3)In this insightful conversation, Karen Gombault interviews Germaine Foley, a certified life and money coach who helps women take control of their finances and build wealth—without sacrificing their lifestyle. Germaine shares her personal journey of overcoming $200,000 in debt despite earning a good income and explains how she developed a method to build wealth while still enjoying life.5 Key Takeaways1. Financial Confidence is a Leadership Skill: Just like leadership, financial confidence requires decisiveness, clarity, and goal-setting. Women who succeed in their careers should align their financial success with their professional achievements....2025-03-0527 min
Women Leading Boldly Virtual SummitFrom Stuck To thriving - How To Own Your Career Path (Day3)In this episode, Karen Gombault welcomes Natasha Siegel, a high-performance coach, leadership strategist, and founder of The Cure for Career Limbo. Natasha helps ambitious professionals break free from career stagnation and build fulfilling, purpose-driven careers. Having navigated career transitions herself, she shares powerful frameworks for unlocking potential and leading with confidence.Karen and Natasha dive into a critical conversation about getting unstuck—a challenge that affects many professionals at different stages of their careers.5 Key Takeaways1. Being Stuck Is a Choice: Many people feel stuck because making a de...2025-03-0533 minPromoted: Stop Doubting, Start Leading#12: How to Get on the Promotion ShortlistAre you positioning yourself for career growth, or are you waiting for opportunities to appear? In this episode of Promoted: Stop Doubting, Start Leading, we dive into the critical strategy of getting into the consideration set—the shortlist of candidates leadership thinks about when new roles open up. The reality is that hiring managers often have a list of potential candidates before a job is even posted. If you're not on that list, you're already behind. Learn how to strategically build visibility, develop key relationships, and make su...2025-03-0514 min
Women Leading Boldly Virtual SummitThe Confidence Blueprint: How Female Leaders Can Step Up, Speak Up, and Stand OutHost Karen Gombault speaks with Kirsteen Williamson-Guinn, an experienced senior leader, founder of Elevate Women, and author of Unshakable Confidence, Your Blueprint. Kirsteen specializes in helping female leaders build unshakable confidence so they can speak up, step up, and stand out in their careers. In this episode, they discuss why women in leadership often struggle with visibility, the impact of self-doubt, and how strategic mindset shifts can elevate careers—especially in male-dominated industries.5 Key TakeawaysOverworking Won’t Get You Promoted – Many women believe working harder will get them noticed, but being seen a...2025-03-0434 min
Women Leading Boldly Virtual SummitOwning Your Space: Confidence & Success in Male-Dominated Industries (Da 2)In this episode of the Women Leading Boldly Summit, Karen sits down with Samantha Kaye Harris—a dynamic speaker, consultant, and certified life coach—who is dedicated to helping women in male-dominated industries build unshakable confidence and take up space without seeking validation. With over 25 years of firsthand experience navigating these challenging environments, Samantha shares her powerful journey from being the only woman in the room to leading with authority. She equips women with the tools to trust their voices, stand firm in their expertise, and thrive on their own terms.Key Takeaways!Women ofte...2025-03-0434 min
Women Leading Boldly Virtual SummitFrom Corporate Leader to Entrepreneur: Bold Decisions & Leadership Lessons (Day 2)In this episode, I sit down with Ingrid Oumlouarde, founder and CEO of Sekai Business Solutions, to discuss her bold transition from corporate leader to entrepreneur. With a background in market research, commercial strategy, and team leadership, Ingrid shares her personal journey of stepping away from a structured corporate environment to build her own business. She reveals the mindset shifts, leadership lessons, and pivotal experiences that shaped her decision—and how she now helps businesses grow through sales strategy and team performance.This conversation is packed with invaluable insights for ambitious professionals considering a...2025-03-0431 min
Women Leading Boldly Virtual SummitThe Brain Science Behind Confidence, Fear and SuccessIn this episode of the Women Leading Boldly Summit, Karen Gombault interviews Dr. Michelle Morkert, PHD, a Fulbright scholar, former researcher on gender and conflict, and now a leadership coach and strategist. With a background that spans from researching war widows in Guatemala to working with feminist leaders in Poland, Michelle brings a deep understanding of how women navigate and challenge systems that weren’t built for them.5 Key Takeaways:1. Confidence is Already Within You: Women aren’t lacking confidence—they are navigating systems that weren’t designed for them. Confiden...2025-03-0433 min
Women Leading Boldly Virtual SummitKeynote: The New Threats to Women’s Advancement at Work (Day 1)In this episode, we hear from Antoinette Benoit, a Franco-Canadian former Chief Marketing Officer and diversity advocate, about the new threats to women’s advancement in the workplace. With political and societal shifts challenging DEI efforts, she discusses why female leaders must take bold action to reset inclusive leadership now.5 Key Takeaways1️⃣ Progress in Diversity Is Real but Slow – Women hold only 8-10% of CEO roles globally despite years of effort.2️⃣ Backlash Against DEI Is Rising – Toxic leadership and political shifts are fueling resistance to workplace diversity.3️⃣ Inclusive Leadership Benefits Everyone – A more collaborative...2025-03-0345 min
Women Leading Boldly Virtual SummitCourageous Leadership & Collective Action: Uniting Women for Change (Day 1)Dr. Shelly Jones Holt is a speaker, author, and visionary leader dedicated to fostering equity-driven systemic change in education and business. In this powerful conversation, she dives into the complexities of DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion), the importance of courageous leadership, and how women can unify to create lasting impact. She emphasizes that women across the globe—not just in the U.S.—must stand together to challenge systemic barriers and lead unapologetically. 5 Key Takeaways: 1. Women Must Stand Together Across All Divides: Historically, the women’s movement has been fractured by rac...2025-03-0345 min
Women Leading Boldly Virtual SummitLeadership as a Bold Act of Culture Creation (Day 1)In this episode, Karen Gombault sits down with Lidia Lae, PHD, principal psychologist and director of To Learn Consulting. Lidia specializes in psychological consulting, leadership development, and cross-cultural training, helping women redefine success and recognize their role as the heart of every culture. She is passionate about bold, purpose-driven action, equipping leaders to lead authentically and create meaningful impact. Together, Karen and Lidia explore the deep connection between leadership and culture, particularly how women shape workplace dynamics and societal structures.5 Key Takeaways1. Women Are Natural...2025-03-0344 min
Women Leading Boldly Virtual SummitWelcome to the Summit!So glad you are here. Listen in to what you can expect to hear and learn from 18 amazing women I had the honor of interviewing.2025-03-0102 minPromoted: Stop Doubting, Start Leading#11: Women Leading Boldly: Leadership Lessons from 18 Inspiring Female LeadersIn this episode of Promoted: Stop Doubting, Start Leading, I’m giving you an exclusive sneak peek into my upcoming virtual summit, Women Leading Boldly. After interviewing 18 accomplished women—including executives, entrepreneurs, leadership coaches, and industry experts—I’m sharing the top leadership lessons and career strategies that will help you step into your power with confidence.Discover how successful women overcome self-doubt, build influence, and lead authentically—without burnout. Plus, find out how you can get free access to all 18 interviews during the summit happening March 3-7, 2025, in honor of International Women’s Da...2025-02-2615 minPromoted: Stop Doubting, Start Leading#10: From Self-Doubt to Self-Assurance: Let Go of What Others ThinkAre you letting self-doubt hold you back in your leadership role? Overanalyzing your words in meetings, second-guessing decisions, and hesitating to share bold ideas can limit your leadership potential. In this episode of Promoted: Stop Doubting, Start Leading, we break down how to stop worrying about what others think and step into your power with confidence. Learn how to shift your mindset, own your expertise, and lead with authority—without seeking external validation.Key Takeaways:Stop overanalyzing and start leading. Most people are too focused on themselves to scrutinize your every move.Ov...2025-02-1913 minPromoted: Stop Doubting, Start Leading#9: How to Stop Taking Things Personally at WorkHow much time and energy do you spend worrying about what others think? Have you ever received a comment, a look, or feedback that sent you into a spiral—even when it wasn’t about you? In today’s episode, Karen Gombault unpacks why taking things personally is one of the biggest barriers to confident leadership. She shares a pivotal career moment that reshaped her perspective, explains why detaching from external reactions is a game changer, and offers two powerful strategies to help you stop personalizing situations. When you stop making everything about you, y...2025-02-1218 minPromoted: Stop Doubting, Start Leading#8: Networking 101: Build Meaningful Connections Without the StressNetworking doesn’t have to be complicated or intimidating. In this episode of Promoted: Stop Doubting, Start Leading, we break down the essentials of networking—what it is, why it matters, and how to do it with confidence. Whether you're stepping into a leadership role, looking to expand your career opportunities, or simply wanting to build meaningful professional relationships, this episode will give you actionable insights to make networking feel natural and effective.5 Key Takeaways:Networking is about relationships, not transactions. Build connections with authenticity and expect nothing in return.Your network is your care...2025-02-0518 minPromoted: Stop Doubting, Start Leading#7: Transform Your Thinking: 7 Mindset Shifts for Leadership SuccessWelcome to Promoted: Stop Doubting, Start Leading! In this episode, host Karen Gombault explores the power of mindset in achieving long-term success in leadership. Karen shares seven transformative mindset shifts that help new leaders navigate challenges, build confidence, and lead with intention. Whether you're stepping into a new leadership role or looking to grow in your current position, these insights will empower you to challenge how you think.Key TakeawaysNot Everyone Will Like You: Leadership isn’t a popularity contest. Focus on earning respect, not approval.Embrace Uncomfortable Feelings: Learn to fa...2025-01-2916 minPromoted: Stop Doubting, Start Leading#6: Active Listening – The Leadership SuperpowerIn this episode of Promoted: Stop Doubting, Start Leading, we uncover the critical role of active listening in leadership. Many leaders unknowingly undermine their credibility and effectiveness by failing to truly hear their teams and peers. This episode dives into the importance of listening as a leadership superpower, exploring how it builds trust, reduces conflict, and enhances collaboration. Packed with actionable strategies, you'll learn how to improve your listening skills to lead with intention and make a lasting impact.Key TakeawaysThe High Cost of Poor Listening: Disengagement, eroded trust, and missed opportunities arise...2025-01-2218 minPromoted: Stop Doubting, Start Leading5: The 10 Most Common Ways You Self-SabotageIn this episode of Promoted: Stop Doubting, Start Leading, host Karen Gombault dives into the hidden patterns of self-sabotage that hinder your leadership potential. Drawing from Positive Intelligence® and her coaching expertise, Karen unpacks the 10 saboteurs that hold leaders back and offers insights to help you recognize and overcome these behaviors. Whether it’s procrastination, perfectionism, or people-pleasing, this episode will deepen your self awareness.Key Takeaways:Self-sabotage often stems from ingrained mental patterns called saboteurs, rooted in survival mechanisms developed during childhood.The master saboteur, "The Judge," criticizes you, others, and circumstances, oft...2025-01-1516 minPromoted: Stop Doubting, Start Leading4: The Confidence Shift: Building Belief in Your Leadership AbilitiesSelf-confidence is the foundation of effective leadership, yet it’s one of the most misunderstood skills. In this episode, Karen explores the critical difference between confidence and self-confidence, shares powerful personal and client stories, and provides practical strategies to help you trust yourself, navigate uncertainty, and grow as a leader. If you’re ready to build unshakable belief in your abilities, this episode is for you.5 Key TakeawaysConfidence vs. Self-Confidence: Confidence relies on external factors such as experience, knowledge, and validation, making it situational and context-dependent. In contrast, self-confidence is an internal belief in y...2025-01-0822 minPromoted: Stop Doubting, Start Leading3: The Hidden Cost of Overthinking Your DecisionsIn this episode of Promoted: Stop Doubting, Start Leading, host Karen Gombault addresses a key challenge faced by newly promoted leaders: overthinking. While it’s tempting to analyze every decision, overthinking can stall progress, drain energy, and undermine confidence. Karen shares actionable strategies to help leaders break free from indecision, lead with clarity, and create momentum. Key Topics Covered: What Is Overthinking? Learn how overthinking traps leaders in endless loops of self-doubt and analysis paralysis, and why it’s a habit you must break. 5 Reasons to Stop Overthinking: Discover why decisiveness conserves mental energy, build...2024-12-2518 minPromoted: Stop Doubting, Start Leading#2: 10 Leadership Realities No One Tells You When You’re PromotedIn this episode of Promoted: Stop Doubting, Start Leading! , host Karen Gombault explores the 10 most critical lessons for new leaders. If you’ve recently been promoted or stepped into a leadership role, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you navigate the transition with clarity, confidence, and success.10 Realities for New Leaders:Your Strengths Might Not Be Enough Anymore: The skills that got you promoted won’t necessarily help you succeed as a leader. Focus on vision, strategy, and empowering your team rather than relying solely on technical expertise.You Have to Earn Your...2024-12-1815 minPromoted: Stop Doubting, Start Leading#1: Starting Strong in Your New Leadership RoleWelcome to the first episode of Promoted: Stop Doubting, Start Leading! In this episode, host Karen Gombault dives into the critical first 30 days of a new leadership role. Whether you’ve been promoted or joined a new company, Karen provides actionable strategies to help you set a strong foundation, build trust, and lead with clarity and confidence.5 Key Takeaways for Leadership Success:Understand ExpectationsStart by clarifying your manager’s and stakeholders’ expectations. Schedule one-on-one meetings to ask questions like:What are the top priorities for the next 90 days?What d...2024-12-1117 minPromoted: Stop Doubting, Start LeadingTrailer: Welcome to Promoted: Stop Doubting, Start LeadingYou got the promotion — now what?Welcome to Promoted: Stop Doubting, Start Leading, the podcast for ambitious women stepping into senior leadership and ready to lead with confidence, presence, and real influence. Hosted by former CEO turned executive coach Karen Gombault, each episode brings practical tools and real-world strategies to help you navigate the challenges of your new role. Subscribe now and make your promotion the beginning of your next level.2024-12-0601 min
Weight Loss Doesn't Have to SuckEp #75: Why Diets Won't Work for You (and What to Do Instead) w/ Karen GombaultEver want to hear two weight loss coaches sharing all their secrets to long-term, sustainable weight loss without dieting and deprivation? Well, you’re in the right place!Today’s episode is a conversation between my friend and colleague Karen Gombault and me. Karen is a brilliant weight loss coach for midlife women. She lives in France, hosts The French Way Podcast, and helps her clients lose weight via a no-deprivation philosophy (because, in France, life without croissants is unimaginable!)We cover:How embracing joyful eating is crucial to weight...2024-09-1238 min
The Audacity[CLIENT INTERVIEW 🤑] 5x Results and Collapsing Time with Karen GombaultKaren is an ICON.She left her very successful career as a corporate CEO to live out her dream of being a coach.What allowed her to take this leap of faith? She knew without a doubt that her success was inevitable.From that energy she hired me and got coached through the drama of transitioning her niche. The results started pouring in: she went from signing 1 client in 6 months to signing 5 clients in just 6 weeks.Karen showed up...2024-07-1142 min
Le français avec Yasmine204. Je suis américaine et j'ai réalisé mon rêve de venir vivre à Paris, avec Karen Hachey GombaultJ’ai rencontré des centaines de personnes en couple avec des français et des francophones. Le français est souvent considéré comme la langue de l’amour et quoi de plus romantique que de tomber amoureux(se) d’un(e) francophone ! Entendre l’élu(e) de notre cœur parler une langue qu’on ne maîtrise pas (encore) parfaitement est une mélodie. J’ai enseigné le français à des centaines de personnes qui étaient en couple avec des francophones et les raisons pour lesquelles...2024-05-3032 min
Freedom Within: Weight Loss, Emotional Eating, Binge Eating, Chronic Dieting & More 🦋💕Pleasure-Based Weight Loss Secrets With Guest KAREN GOMBAULTCan Weight Loss be Enjoyable?
We Talk:
A bit about your Karen's story & how she ended up in France
The concept of "joie de vivre"
play in French culture, and how it is integrated into a healthier and happier lifestyle
French culinary traditions and habits that Karen
recommends for promoting a balanced and enjoyable approach to eating
Karen is American but has lived in France for over 30 years.
After 25 years in a corporate job, she left to start her own business.
Karen is a
Certified Li...2024-04-0941 minWellegant Woman: Redefining MidlifeThe French Paradigm: Aging, Pleasure and Healthy Living (with Karen Gombault)In this episode, I chat with Karen Gombault, weight loss and healthy living coach . Karen is an American who has lived in France for 3 decades and, during our conversation, we explore the French paradigm around aging and the lifestyle habits that make the French approach to health different. We discuss the unique perspective that French women have on aging and the secrets of the French lifestyle—how it not only promotes well-being but also prioritizes pleasure. Karen also shares some of her favorite French indulgences and rituals and offers a glimpse into the practices that contribute to a balan...2024-01-1831 min