Three words I want to say to 13-year-old me
If I could go back in time and meet my 13-year-old self, I would say: YOU ARE SAFE. Here’s why. When I was 13, I nearly drowned. We were midway through our swimming lesson when the rain came. It got heavier and heavier, and I started to panic. I was
After six months of consistent and wholehearted effort, I can sincerely say I enjoy networking, even though I am introverted by nature and being with large groups of people for hours can be overwhelming. The secret? I tweaked and tested and refined until I was able to network in a
Giving and receiving feedback without overthinking
In the early years of my career, the word “feedback” was high on my list of least favourite words for a few reasons. It usually referred to negative (but disguised as constructive) comments about someone’s performance or personality traits. Asking for customer feedback felt more like ticking a box rather
Is impostor syndrome lifelong?
I had a virtual coffee with a new connection recently. It’s something I enjoy doing and that I find meaningful, as I get to know the human behind the connection request or online comment. My connection shared what had made them hesitate for a really long time before hitting Publish
How to execute on your ideas as an introvert
On 2 September 2023, my fellow co-authors and I successfully hosted a community learning event where we shared our stories of being professional migrant women in Australia. This project was the culmination of 6 months of conversations and planning and seed-planting. I started off by inviting a number of the
(Source: Pexels.com / Pavel Danilyuk) I did not think I would ever say this, but meeting new people, making small talk, and networking can actually be delightful activities. Yes, even for this introvert. How can I say this sincerely, while still retaining my quiet personality? The secret… I have learned
Source: Pexels.com / Kevin Malik The migrant journey is a complex one. It’s not just about applying for a visa, packing your bags, finding somewhere to live, finding work. It’s also about making decisions that may or may not work out. Taking risks. Letting go. Saying goodbye (for now? forever?).
What are your introvert archetypes?
I am currently immersed in re-reading Carol S. Pearson’s The Hero Within: Six Archetypes We Live By. The archetypes she references are: The InnocentThe OrphanThe WandererThe WarriorThe AltruistThe Magician Each represents a facet of us that is needed in our personal development from childhood through adolescence to maturity, and each
The journey from quiet achiever to Quiet Warrior
Interview with Meenakshi Iyer of NorthStar Solutions and Services on: Looking for a guest speaker for your podcast / event? You can reach me at serena@serenalow.com.au or book in for a quick call.
How DISC profiling can help the introverted business owner
Episode 26 of The Quiet Warrior Podcast is out. In it, I get curious about the DISC profile and how an introverted business owner can use it to recognize strengths and shore up weaknesses. For as long as I can remember, I have been fascinated by behavioural and personality profiling.
