Karen Kunkel Young Authority Magazine How to Overcome Self-Doubt and Build Confidence

Featured in Authority Magazine: My Take on Overcoming Self-Doubt

I was recently featured in Authority Magazine’s Overcoming Self-Doubt series, where I shared the five core strategies I use to help high-performing leaders build confidence, move through fear, and step into what’s next.

I talk about how my early years growing up in Indiana as the editor-in-chief of my high school newspaper deeply influenced both my love for storytelling and sparked my curiosity, why self-belief matters more than perfection, and how to take bold, strategic action—even when the path isn’t fully clear.

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Karen Kunkel Young Potentially Focused

Featured in Potentially Focused, TV Industry and Storytelling Newsletter

I was recently featured in an industry newsletter where I shared my journey from TV executive to career and leadership coach—and why I’m so passionate about helping high-performing professionals navigate change with clarity and confidence.

In the piece, I reflect on my 20+ years in unscripted television, the pivot that led me to coaching, and the common challenges I see leaders face when stepping into a new chapter—whether it’s making a career change, launching a business, or growing in their current role. I also offer practical advice on what to look for in a coach and how to take bold, strategic steps toward reinvention