n my last newsletter, I wrote about the 5 Day Mind Cleanse for introverted women, my free, 5-day challenge, helping you to overcome self-doubt, imposter syndrome, and a lack of self-confidence. At the time, I was informed that people were having problems accessing it via mobile/cell phone and the issue has now been rectified. If …
The Importance of Self-Leadership for Introverted Women Leaders Read More »
This is for leaders at all levels in organisations: People who are introverted are often told that they should speak up more in meetings. If they don’t speak a lot in meetings, this is often misunderstood by people who do not fully understand what being introverted means. It doesn’t mean that they haven’t got anything …
For many people who are introverted, meetings can be an unpleasant experience. They way that most workplace meetings are conducted, don’t allow the time for thinking and processing information before speaking, that introverts prefer. A good Chair or facilitator of a meeting will recognise the diverse thinking styles around the table and make sure that …
5 Ways to Make Introverts Feel Like They Belong in Meetings Read More »
This is the fifth in my series to help you to be in the best position for pursuing your next leadership promotion. The previous four articles in the series can be found at: If You Want that Promotion, Be Intentional If You Want that Promotion, Mindset Matters If You Want that Promotion, Exude Presence If …
With over 25 years coaching and leadership experience, I have spent the past 6 years intensively researching introversion and coaching introverted leaders (particularly women leaders) and discovered the main challenges that they face. My work has enabled 1000s of introverted leaders worldwide to lead with confidence, influence, and impact, and something I see repeatedly is …
Progressing to Executive Leadership as an Introverted Woman When You Don’t Fit the Mould Read More »
I sometimes get asked by leaders who want to fit in, or want to progress, whether I offer accent coaching as part of the public speaking coaching service that I provide. My answer to this question is always no. Our accents are part of our cultural heritage and help to shape who we are. Changing …
Should a Person Change their Accent to Fit in or to Progress? Read More »
On the Quietly Visible podcast earlier in the year, my guest was Alexandra Bond Burnett, a speaking and impact coach for finance professionals, and we discussed speaking confidently. Alexandra started out her career in corporate finance and worked her way up. A car crash in her mid-20s, woke Alexandra up to the fact that she …
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Leaders who are passive or aggressive tend not to be seen as effective, influential, and impactful leaders. Being aggressive can instil fear in the people you lead and doesn’t create a good environment for your teams. If you are passive as a leader, you may find people walk all over you, and do not have …
According to Age UK, there are now more people over the age of 60 than under the age of 18 in the UK and with the phasing out of the default retiring age of 65, we are working longer than we did 20 years ago. But gone are the days of a job for life where …
How To Change Career And Find A Job You Love When You’re Aged 40 Plus Read More »
We hear constantly that research suggests women will not apply for a job if they don’t think they meet 100% of the criteria, whereas men will apply for a job even if they only meet 60%. These figures allegedly come from an internal study by Hewlett Packard. Although I have never actually seen the study …
