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You were born confident. Let's train it back.
Confidence isn't an emotion. It's a behaviour, a skill you can strengthen. The Academy is where capable people train it: one fast reset, the gap that's costing you most, then a full year of becoming a different version of yourself.
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Train it in the order it breaks.
Every program in the Academy does one job: close the gap between how capable you are and how confident you show up.
The Confidence Score™
Twelve questions. Find out where your confidence breaks down: self-trust, speaking up, or under pressure.
The 14-Day Confidence Reset
A fast win. Two weeks to learn the core of Karen's method: confidence isn't something you wait to feel. It's something you train.
The Confidence Reset Series
Three targeted deep dives. Pick the gap that's costing you most.
The Complete Confidence Suite™
Karen D.'s complete self-paced method. One system, one purchase. Stop solving your confidence one problem at a time.
The 12-Month Reset Academy
Coaching, accountability, practice, community and proximity to Karen for a full year.
Which gap is costing you most?
Small shifts. Real wins.
“Participating in the 14 day confidence challenge and having that phone chat with you changed me! I am working on my business 200% and I even have a team.”
M.A.14-day challenge participant“I have taken 2 steps forward. One is taking my boundaries back and learning to say what I mean without it coming across as angry or confrontational.”
M.D.Academy student“My wins are becoming more confident in how I speak with people and generally more confident in everything I am doing. So happy!”
W.G.Academy student“I'm spending the next year becoming a different version of myself.”
The 12-Month Reset Academy is for successful men and women who are ready to stop second-guessing themselves and show up with confidence, clarity and conviction in the rooms, relationships and decisions that matter most.
You define you.Everyone Karen coached had a gap.
Working with entrepreneurs, C-suite executives, politicians, celebrities and professional athletes, Karen noticed something. No matter how talented or experienced they were, they all had gaps in their confidence. Those gaps held them back from taking risks, speaking up, asking for what they wanted and performing at a higher level.
The Global Confidence Academy is her answer: the tools and practice to train confidence, on demand, in a way that fits real life.
Read our storyYou already have the evidence. Let's make your confidence match.
Three minutes. Twelve honest answers. One clear place to start.
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Where does your confidence break down?
You're capable. You have the evidence. But somewhere, your confidence doesn't match your capability. Twelve honest answers and you'll know exactly where, and what to train first.
- 1Self-trust: overthinking, second-guessing, imposter syndrome
- 2Speaking up: assertiveness, boundaries, hard conversations
- 3Under pressure: presence, visibility, high-stakes moments
About 3 minutes. Answer for how you actually show up, not how you wish you did.
Where should Karen send your results?
You'll see your score right away. We'll also email you a copy plus your first training tip.
Here's where you stand.
Train it in the order it breaks.
The 14-Day Confidence Reset
Two weeks to learn the core of Karen's method: confidence isn't something you wait to feel. It's something you train.
The Complete Confidence Suite™
One system, one purchase, one transformation. Stop solving your confidence one problem at a time.
Ready to become a different version of yourself this year? See the 12-Month Reset Academy →
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Stop waiting to feel confident. Train it in 14 days.
A fast, practical first win. For two weeks you'll put Karen's core idea into practice: confidence isn't something you wait to feel. It's something you train.
Not sure it's for you? Take the free Confidence Score first.
You're capable, and still second-guessing.
- You're confident in one area of life and not in another
- You overthink, hold back or soften what you mean
- You want a quick, real win before committing to anything bigger
- You want practical tools, not a pep talk
Fourteen days of reps.
Confidence is built the way any skill is: small, repeated actions. The Reset gives you a daily rep for two weeks.
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“Participating in the 14 day confidence challenge and having that phone chat with you changed me! I am working on my business 200% and I even have a team.”
M.A.14-day challenge participantGo deeper where it counts.
When the two weeks are done, pick the Reset that matches your biggest gap, or get everything in the Complete Confidence Suite.
Fourteen days from now, you'll show up differently.
Start small. Start today.
Start the Reset for $27 →PAGE: /resets/
Fix the gap that's costing you most.
Three targeted deep dives. Most capable people have one or two gaps, not a total lack of confidence. Pick yours, or let the Confidence Score pick for you.
You're capable. You have the evidence. And you still second-guess, re-read, re-think and wait for someone else's approval before you move. This Reset trains the one thing overthinking steals: trust in your own judgment.
$97 · See the Reset →You know what you want to say. Then the moment passes, or it comes out softened into nothing. This Reset trains clear, calm assertiveness: boundaries, hard conversations and asking for what you need.
$97 · See the Reset →You're strong until the pressure rises. Then you rush, over-explain, or freeze. Karen calls it pressure leakage. This Reset trains composure: executive presence, visibility and the high-stakes moments that matter most.
$97 · See the Reset →Not sure which one? Let the Score decide.
Twelve questions shows you exactly where your confidence breaks down.
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The Reset Series / Self-trust
Stop Overthinking Yourself™
Stop replaying every decision.
You're capable. You have the evidence. And you still second-guess, re-read, re-think and wait for someone else's approval before you move. This Reset trains the one thing overthinking steals: trust in your own judgment.
Inside this Reset
- Overthinking and replaying decisions
- Second-guessing yourself
- Imposter syndrome
- Decision confidence
- Self-trust
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Your first move
Make one small decision today and don't revisit it. No replaying, no polling friends. Decide, then move.
That's the whole idea: small reps, real change.“Participating in the 14 day confidence challenge and having that phone chat with you changed me! I am working on my business 200% and I even have a team.”
M.A.14-day challenge participant“My wins are becoming more confident in how I speak with people and generally more confident in everything I am doing. So happy!”
W.G.Academy studentStop Overthinking Yourself™ starts with one decision.
Train it for $97.
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The Reset Series / Speaking up
Speak Up™
Say what you mean. Without shrinking, and without swinging to aggressive.
You know what you want to say. Then the moment passes, or it comes out softened into nothing. This Reset trains clear, calm assertiveness: boundaries, hard conversations and asking for what you need.
Inside this Reset
- Assertiveness
- Communication
- Boundaries
- Difficult conversations
- Saying no
- Asking for what you need
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Your first move
Swap “Sorry, I just wanted to say…” for “I'd like to add something here.” Notice how the room responds.
That's the whole idea: small reps, real change.“I have taken 2 steps forward. One is taking my boundaries back and learning to say what I mean without it coming across as angry or confrontational.”
M.D.Academy student“You have helped me become more comfortable in my own skin. Thank you.”
Promi B.StudentSpeak Up™ starts with one decision.
Train it for $97.
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The Reset Series / Under pressure
Confidence Under Pressure™
Stay steady when the stakes go up.
You're strong until the pressure rises. Then you rush, over-explain, or freeze. Karen calls it pressure leakage. This Reset trains composure: executive presence, visibility and the high-stakes moments that matter most.
Inside this Reset
- Executive presence
- Visibility
- Presentations
- Leadership moments
- High-stakes conversations
- Performance under pressure
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Your first move
Next time you're challenged: drop your shoulders, breathe in for 4 and out for 6, and pause 2 seconds before you answer.
That's the whole idea: small reps, real change.“Karen's talk was full of energy and very engaging. She is a wealth of knowledge and her tips and tricks really resonated with the entire PEO group.”
Haris AhmadzaiPEO Chapter Volunteer, Enbridge Gas Inc.“My wins are becoming more confident in how I speak with people and generally more confident in everything I am doing. So happy!”
W.G.Academy studentConfidence Under Pressure™ starts with one decision.
Train it for $97.
Get this Reset →PAGE: /suite/
One system. One purchase. One transformation.
Karen D.'s complete self-paced confidence method. Stop solving your confidence one problem at a time.
Ten skills, trained together.
- Self-trust
- Overthinking
- Communication
- Assertiveness
- Boundaries
- Confidence under pressure
- Body language mastery
- Executive presence
- Difficult conversations
- Decision confidence
Includes all three Resets: Stop Overthinking Yourself™, Speak Up™ and Confidence Under Pressure™.
Everything Karen has built, in one place.
The courses, bootcamps, certification, audios and ebooks that used to be sold one by one on the Global Confidence Academy.
How to Overcome the Feeling of Not Being Good Enough
The imposter syndrome bootcamp, plus mini course and bonus.
Previously sold separately: $97
The Blueprint: Crush Your Limiting Beliefs
Step-by-step: from frustration to freedom.
Previously sold separately: $197The Art of Powerful First Impressions Certification
Six modules: body language zones, verbal communication and the CCR system.
Previously sold separately: $67
Confidence Bootcamp for Women / for Men
Speaking up with ease, body language and being comfortable in your own skin.
Previously sold separately: $797
Positive Affirmation Audios (9 audios)
Three bundles: I Am Proud of Myself, I Can Achieve Greatness, I Am Worthy.
Previously sold separately: $51
Speak Like You Breathe + How to Live a Life With No Excuses
Karen's two ebooks.
Previously sold separately: $20
How to Make Friends as Adults Bootcamp
Time-tested strategies to make new friends with ease.
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“You have helped me become more comfortable in my own skin. Thank you.”
Promi B.Student“Karen's talk was full of energy and very engaging. She is a wealth of knowledge and her tips and tricks really resonated with the entire PEO group.”
Haris AhmadzaiPEO Chapter Volunteer, Enbridge Gas Inc.“Karen shared great coaching tips and showed us how to use the 3 W's to connect with people.”
Melanie B.Managing Director, Pathworks Personnel Inc.The Suite is the method. The Academy is the year.
Add coaching, accountability, practice and community with the 12-Month Reset Academy.
Stop fixing it one problem at a time.
The Complete Confidence Suite™. $497.
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“I'm spending the next year becoming a different version of myself.”
A 12-month transformation for successful men and women who are ready to stop second-guessing themselves and start showing up with greater confidence, clarity and conviction in the rooms, relationships and decisions that matter most.
This is for you if
- You're successful on paper and still second-guess yourself
- You're stepping into a bigger role, business or season
- You want to be coached, and told the truth
It's not for you if
- You want a "believe in yourself" pep talk
- You want a quick hack, not a year of practice
- You're not willing to be called out, kindly
This is identity work.
or $597 / month
- 12 months of coaching, accountability and practice
- The Academy community
- Proximity to Karen
- Real-time problem solving
Applications are reviewed personally.
Because confidence is built, not bought.
A course teaches the method. A year makes it who you are. In the Academy you practise in the real rooms of your life, with Karen and a community holding you to it, until showing up differently is simply how you show up.
Every Academy year points toward the annual Confidence Reset Experience in Mexico, the live event at the top of the community.
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I just need Karen walking with me through the world.— Tamron Hall, host, The Tamron Hall Show
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The Annual Confidence Reset Experience.
The flagship live experience of the whole Karen D. confidence community. Time away from the noise to reset, get clear and make the decisions you've been putting off.
Get on the retreat list →For people ready to decide who they're becoming.
Men and women from across the community, from Reset graduates to Academy members, come together in person to work on confidence, courage, identity, relationships, career and leadership.
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Everyone had a gap. So Karen built the gym.
The Global Confidence Academy is the brainchild of communication, body language and certified confidence coach Karen Donaldson.
While travelling the world working with entrepreneurs, C-suite executives, politicians, celebrities and professional athletes, Karen realised that no matter how talented or experienced these people were, they all had gaps in their confidence. At times those gaps held them back from taking risks, speaking up, asking for what they wanted and performing at a higher level.
There was a universal need for tools delivered in a concise, on-demand format that fits different learning styles and backgrounds. The Academy is the answer: resources backed by neuroscience and neuroplasticity that support you personally and professionally.
You were born with confidence. Somewhere along the way it took a hit. Confidence isn't an emotion, it's a learned behaviour, and it's time to take it back.
Karen Donaldson
Celebrity communication and body language expert, certified confidence coach, senior executive public speaking coach and international speaker. Three-time bestselling author and host of With Karen D. The Podcast. She has coached leaders and teams at Procter & Gamble, Manulife Financial, ING Direct, the University of Toronto and the Government of Canada.
Visit Karen's main site →Start where your gap is.
Take the free Confidence Score.
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