No One Does It Like You: Owning Your Authentic Voice in Business with Kari Knutson | Ep. 20

🎙️ In this episode, Rachel sits down with public speaker, therapist, and speaking coach Kari Knutson who shares her inspiring journey from therapist to professional speaker, navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship, mindset shifts, and learning to confidently own her voice. Together, Rachel and Kari discuss: 
✨ How to embrace your authentic self and "get big" without ego, but through service. 
✨ Overcoming the fear of public speaking and shifting the focus to delivering value. 
✨ The challenges of leaving a full-time job, pricing your worth, and building a thriving business. 
✨ Practical tools for becoming a confident, effective speaker – whether you're on stage, online, or leading a meeting. 
This episode is filled with golden nuggets for any woman striving to own her voice, take up space, and step into her next level of growth. If you’ve ever doubted your value or hesitated to share your message, Kari’s wisdom will inspire you to "just do you" and shine. Tune in for an uplifting conversation that will leave you ready to share your voice with the world! 

Episode Chapters:

02:23 The Magic of Friendship and Triplets

02:53 Becoming a Speaker

03:37 Overcoming Public Speaking Anxiety

04:48 Journey to Professional Speaking

06:32 Owning Your Title and Value

13:24 Authenticity in Speaking

13:38 The Power of the Peacock

20:38 Building a Business and Self-Worth

22:00 Embracing the Entrepreneurial Mindset

22:59 Overcoming Business Fears and Misconceptions

24:14 The Importance of Asking for Help

25:15 Transitioning from Therapist to Entrepreneur

28:18 The Value of Charging for Your Services

30:36 Expanding Business Opportunities

37:32 Future Plans and Advice for Aspiring Speakers

42:10 Kari's Tip for Women Striving to Honor Their Authentic Voice

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Kari Knutson is a professional speaker, therapist, and storyteller whose goal is to take psychology ‘off the couch’ and bring it to the people. She does this through her engaging, humor-forward presentations and impactful coaching sessions. In addition to training and coaching across the United States, Kari has a monthly podcast called Get Big Out Loud where she explores the funny, complex, and beautiful ride of life. She also performs in a laugh-out-loud storytelling show that she wrote and directed called, ‘Ain’t Never Met a Stranger’, all about our shared human experience. Kari lives in Denver, Colorado with her husband, two children, two cats, and five very emotionally intelligent guinea pigs.

Connect with Kari:
Website: https://knutsonspeaks.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KnutsonSpeaks/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knutsonspeaks/

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EPISODE CREDITS:
Produced, edited and mixed by Pod2Go
Music from #Uppbeat by Infraction (Tropic of Life)