Karen Donaldson

Karen Donaldson is a Celebrity Communication, Body Language, and Certified Confidence Coach, as well as a Senior Executive Public Speaking Coach and International Speaker. With more than two decades of experience, Donaldson specializes in communication, body language analysis, and confidence coaching for professionals and leaders. She is known for challenging conventional thinking about how individuals present themselves, communicate, and lead.

Donaldson is an award-winning, three-time bestselling author whose books—"Speak Like You Breathe: Straight Talk to Say What You Mean, Be Heard and Get Noticed," "Speak Like You Breathe: 30 Lessons to Become a Naturally Confident Speaker," and "How To Live A Life With No Excuses"—have reached readers globally. Her approach is grounded in neuroscience, supporting high-performing individuals in elevating their communication and leadership skills with confidence, consistency, and precision. Donaldson is the founder of Karen Donaldson Inc. and the brands "Speak and Get Booked" and "Speak Confident," which focus on helping entrepreneurs and industry experts develop successful speaking businesses.

As a communication and body language expert, Donaldson is frequently consulted by local and national media for commentary on communication strategies and nonverbal cues. She has appeared on major television networks including KTLA, NBC, FOX, ABC, and CTV, and has contributed to the Tamron Hall Show for a "Help Me Find My Voice" episode. Donaldson is a regular contributor to Cosmopolitan, Women's Health Magazine, and Bustle, with her insights syndicated internationally. Her clients include directors, C-suite executives, celebrities, and politicians across Canada, the United States, Africa, and the United Kingdom.

Donaldson's career began amid personal challenges. As a young mother at age 20, she overcame adversity and societal stereotypes while pursuing her university education, earning a Bachelor of Applied Science in Health Promotion from Ryerson University. During her academic years, she delivered workshops and keynotes on self-empowerment, leadership, and presentation skills. Her journey from speaking in high schools to coaching influential professionals informs her coaching philosophy and expertise in communication, public speaking, and leadership development.