“Introverts are shy” and other myths
If your impression of introverts is that of someone who is: Shy Reserved Low-energy Not terribly interesting Have I got news for you! When an introverted person is … ✅Talking about something they know and love ✅With people who are like minds and kindred spirits ✅1:1 or in a small
[PODCAST] An Introvert’s Journey to Genuine Connections (feat. Petros Eshetu)
Petros Eshetu was my guest for Episode 53 of The Quiet Warrior Podcast. He is the author of many #1 Amazon best-selling books including The Introverted Immigrant’s Journey. He is known as the Narrative Whisperer, where he helps coaches who want to share their knowledge and expertise through a book
How to be a Visible Introvert in 12 weeks
Your intentions were good. You had set the goal. You had read the book, Bought the course, You had even written down what you vowed to accomplish. And then … like for most introverted professional women, the plan for achieving that goal … always looks way more achievable on paper than in
[PODCAST] 5 Keys for Introverts to Succeed without Stress and Lead with Poise (feat. Terrance Lee)
It’s not everyday that I get to interview someone who confesses that they started out as an extrovert, and made a conscious decision to become an introvert. Join me on Episode 46 of The Quiet Warrior Podcast as I interview “The Introvert Leader” — Terrance Lee — on his journey
I am proud to admit I’m a dummy in some areas of life. Sports. Car maintenance. Applying makeup. Keeping plants alive. The first year in a new job. I used to think it was shameful and embarrassing to admit I didn’t know what I didn’t know. So I avoided conversations
When I’m out in the city hosting an introvert meetup, nothing is worse than discovering my mobile phone battery has dropped to 70% by the time I get off the train at Southern Cross station. This means being extra judicious in how I use my phone, which I need to
What if you could be 1% better?
Did you know … If you improve by 1% each day, you could potentially be 37% better after one year? This observation in James Clear’s book Atomic Habits is based on the principle of compounding. In this week’s episode of The Quiet Warrior Podcast, I share why “1% better” suits
[PODCAST] How to support yourself in perimenopause (feat. Amita Sharma)
2023 was the year I got derailed by the four C’s. Confusion.Chaos.(Loss of) Control.(Loss of) Certainty. Why does my brain feel slow and sluggish? Why am I suddenly forgetting people’s names? Why am I struggling to work out $50 – $10.50? What’s happening to my body and my mind?? From
Two reflective prompts for difficult decisions
If I had stayed in law, I would have missed out on half the fun and adventure in life. I would never have: When I get to 90 and look back at my life, I want to be able to say: Thanks for the fun, the adventures, the detours and
Beyond Loud Voices: Being a Quiet Warrior (Interview with Dr Nia Thomas)
I had the opportunity to share with Dr Nia Thomas on her podcast Knowing Self Knowing Others, how introverts can feel frustrated in the workplace when loudness is prized over thoughtful and selective speaking. Leaders have a wonderful opportunity to create a psychologically safe and supportive environment that welcomes and
