The Introverted Executive Podcast

Breaking the Cycle: Transform Your Life Beyond Comfort and Ease

There is a difference between a smooth, functioning, high-potential life and a life where ease and comfort are your primary goals. If you are interested in changing your life’s trajectory, then it’s time to decide you will do some things differently.

Reclaiming Your Influence: Strategies to Overcome Undermining in the Workplace

INTRODUCTION Have you ever felt a sinking sensation or an unsettling feeling that despite your sincere efforts focused on the customer – and even though you are always trying to make the world a better place, in some way… and even though you are motivated and driven from heart-felt purpose… that you were being deliberately…
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From Hidden Gem to Workplace Star: Making Your Mark in Your Organization

Does the Senior Leadership Know Your Name? Do you know those moments at work when you feel like blending into the wallpaper? You’re this hidden gem, but no one has the map to find you. Yeah, I’ve been there, and trust me, so many of the fantastic people I talk to feel the same way.  …
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How and Why Executives Invest in Themselves

When was the last time you decided to invest in yourself? I mean REALLY invest in yourself? Today, I want to talk to you about what I mean when I ask you that question and some of the ways you might consider making more significant investments in yourself that will propel you to your desired…
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Breaking the Chain: Stop Negative Thinking in Its Tracks After a Big Mistake

Making a mistake, even what you consider a BIG mistake, isn’t necessarily a problem until you start beating yourself up over something that’s already done and can’t be undone. Your mind is tricky, and sometimes it can get stuck in a loop, especially if you feel shame, humiliation, deep regret, sadness, embarrassment, mortification, or possibly…
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The power of collaboration to get BIG things done

I want you to be THE ONE in your area of expertise, no matter where you sit in the organization, to notice opportunities where you can step up and decide to build a coalition of your own for a problem that YOU know should be fixed. Subscribe to my Newsletter for ongoing accountability, tips, tricks, and…
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3 Strategies to Increase Executive Potential For Introverts

You often feel invisible because you are quieter than the extroverted leaders in your organization. Yet, you notice all the details, facial expressions, and body language that others seem to miss. You wonder why people don’t notice that this project could benefit from something happening over there, yet you don’t say anything because you feel…
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Underestimated at Work? Use it To Your Advantage.

Do you feel like you’re outgrowing your role? You’ll know you’re underestimated if you ask for more prominent roles, significant projects, and responsibility. You only get positive feedback, but It seems like no one – not even your direct supervisor is interested in letting you push past your boundaries and grow to the next level.…
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Fact Check: This Misconception You Believe 100% Is Your Worst Block

You have deep-seated beliefs that feel like they’ve always been there. You don’t even question them; because, to you, they are “just the way things are”. You accepted the reality long ago. In your brain, they are a stone-cold fact. If you’re wrong, you could completely change your entire trajectory!  If you want to be…
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Are you too tactical? How to Grow Your Strategic Muscles

Have you ever been told that you are too tactical? If you feel stuck in place and have difficulty being seen as having a high potential for an executive position, you may need to flex those strategic muscles a bit more. If you want to be alerted when my executive coaching opens to take in…
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How to be a Champion for Change: A Key to Rapid Promotions

We live in a dynamic world. This is one opportunity for introverts to shine. You’re analytic, a deep thinker, and can process large amounts of data. You notice it all. Because of this, you likely see changes coming before others. It’s what you do once you notice the change that makes all the difference… If…
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Are You Ready to Level-Up Your Professionalism?

If you are like me, now and then, you come to a fork in the road, and you know it’s time to decide you are either going to settle and this is as good as it gets – OR it’s you have to decide that it’s time to level up. You know my perspective on…
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Are You Too Young to be an Executive?

Are you too young to be a CEO or a member of the executive team? I know this is a thought that a lot of people have about themselves when they are rising in an industry. In this episode, I’ll give you some of the usual criteria used for selecting executive-level leaders and various scenarios…
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Strengthening Your Influence: The Necessity of a Professional ‘Fan Club’

As you rise in your career, you must find a way to widen your circle and find new over-lapping circles, which will help you spread the word about what you’re doing without having to be in the spotlight all the time. That’s where a fan club or “followerships” come into play.  Do you want to…
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Five Ways To Be More Assertive (Not Aggressive)

Think about your typical day at work. Do you ever have difficulty asking for help? How often do you feel like you’re doing all the work no one else wants to do, behind the scenes, because you know it must get done? Even if you have a team of people to delegate to – you…
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Can You Change Your Past?

You have a handful of stories that you tell about your life. These stories like, “I am a single mom,” or “I grew up poor,” describe where you have been and how you got here. Where did these stories come from? In today’s episode, I will help you create a definition of yourself that inspires…
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Invisible Leaders: How to Shine When You Feel Overlooked

Do you ever feel like you are working hard but are overlooked for promotions or recognition? If so, you’re not alone. Many introverted leaders feel this way. Just like you, the one who holds the team together, always ensures deadlines are met, yet you don’t always get the credit you deserve. In this episode today,…
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How to Find Career Opportunities You Love

It’s tempting to focus on job boards and online job sites when you are ready for a new career opportunity, especially if you lean toward the introverted side. These sites do work sometimes, but there are a few ways that are MUCH more powerful if you want to end up in a job you love. …
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The Fastest Way to Rise at Work: Take Initiative That Matters

If you’re listening to this podcast, I know you already DO have initiative, but this episode is not about the everyday run-of-the-mill initiative. You only get so much energy every day, so I want you to use it well. This episode will focus on the best way for you to use that initiative so that…
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Process E-Mail Like a Busy Executive

Do you ever marvel how it seems like some people never forget about anything they delegate or how some people seem highly focused and responsive in spite of how busy they are? If you listen to this podcast all the time, this one is going to be a bit different. This is a “just do it…
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