[PODCAST] Embracing Cultural Roots and Advocating for Change
On Episode 70 of The Quiet Warrior Podcast, I chat with Jawaria Mahmood, a dynamic advocate from Perth, Western Australia. Jawaria shares her inspiring journey from being an engineer in Pakistan to becoming a trailblazer for bilingual storytime sessions in Australian libraries, a champion for STEM education for young girls,
[PODCAST] Balloons, Biology, and the Courage to be Uncomfortable
In Episode 71 of The Quiet Warrior Podcast, meet Dr. Chloe Lim—a molecular biologist turned entrepreneur, educator, and balloon artist. Chloe shares how pursuing an academic career in biomedical science led her to discovering a passion for creativity and entrepreneurship.We discuss the challenges of imposter syndrome, redefining success, and embracing
[PODCAST] How to avoid overwhelm at in-person events as an introvert and HSP
LISTEN to Episode 72 of The Quiet Warrior Podcast. Signed up for an all-day conference, but getting cold feet at the thought of spending 9-5 in a crowded, unfamiliar space with strangers? You’re not alone. Learn how to honour your needs when attending all-day conferences and workshops so you can
[PODCAST] Feel the Fear and Speak Anyway
Do you freeze up at the thought of public speaking? Feel like your quiet personality doesn’t “fit” on stage? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to change who you are to be heard. In Episode 73 of The Quiet Warrior Podcast, I’m joined by speaker, comedian, and six-time author Mahlena-Rae
[PODCAST] How to find your right next step in life
In this solo episode of The Quiet Warrior Podcast, I delve into the process of finding the right next step in life, especially when it feels like you need to have all the answers before moving forward. I reflect on my own experiences of overthinking and the pressure to please
[PODCAST] Confident Communication for Data-Driven Leaders and Professionals
If you’re a data-driven leader, Episode 76 of The Quiet Warrior Podcast is what you need to hear. Leadership communications coach Salvatore J. Manzi and I explored: ✅The two traits data-driven leaders have, that might get in the way of being perceived as promotable. ✅The four-step structure to connect effectively
[PODCAST] Embrace your Accent and your Bilingual Superpower
She started off with a goal of speaking “perfect” English without an accent, going so far as to stop speaking Mandarin for 10 years. Here’s what founder of iGrow and author of UPGRADE Ella Zhang and I explored on Ep. 77 of The Quiet Warrior Podcast: — The lengths we
[PODCAST] Why this psychologist says “You’re not depressed, you’re unfinished”
My guest on Episode 74 of The Quiet Warrior Podcast is Dr. Ardeshir Mehran: psychologist, trauma therapist, and author of the bestselling book You Are Not Depressed, You Are Un-Finished. Dr. Mehran is disrupting the mental health field by offering a new perspective on emotional wellness, healing depression, and easing emotional suffering. During
Have you noticed how people can be in the same family, yet have very different experiences of each other? One person sees their mum as controlling and micromanaging. Their sibling is similarly exasperated but somehow manages to get along with mum just fine. One person remembers every good deed they
19 years ago, I touched down in Melbourne as a new migrant on a September day. It was 5 degrees outside, and having just come from hot and humid Singapore where it’s always at least 30 degrees, you could call it my first taste of winter. In the years that followed,
