On Friday (19th April 2024), I finished running my 5 Day Mind Cleanse challenge live with 171 introverted women leaders. I first ran the challenge 11 years ago and have done it several times since. However, this was the first time I did it as a live challenge where participants came on a Zoom call […]
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Through my work coaching introverted women leaders, there are some common reasons that I see that hinder their promotions to senior leadership. They are capable of doing the role, but they are not positioning themselves for it. There are a number of things that would be beneficial for them to do BEFORE they apply for
Research suggests that extraverts get more opportunities in the workplace because their performance is more visible. As such, introverted leaders need to raise their visibility and their voice, if they want to get ahead, and be influential and impactful. Extraverts are more likely to self-promote and talk about their achievements and what they are working
There are many events and celebrations taking place to mark International Women’s Day throughout the month of March. At a time when we should be recognising worldwide improvements to gender equality and highlighting what more needs to be done, it is with great disappointment to see the events unfold last week concerning racism and sexism
When stress is excessive or prolonged, it can weaken our immune system and lead to illness. It can bring on physical and emotional exhaustion and lead to fatigue or anxiety. Many factors contribute to excess stress in our lives. Stress in our personal lives can negatively impact our work lives and likewise, stress at work
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I first had the idea for a conference for introverted leaders 3 years ago but did not do anything about it. A few months ago, one of my coaching clients challenged me by telling me that I should put on a conference for introverted leaders because it is needed. Having given it some thought, I
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In the busyness of work, pausing is so underrated. But pausing is a great skill to have as a leader, and can benefit you in many ways. Many of us live our lives as if we are on a treadmill. Constantly on the go. Even when resting, our minds are going ten to the dozen.
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“I still have a little impostor syndrome… It doesn’t go away, that feeling that you shouldn’t take me that seriously. What do I know? I share that with you because we all have doubts in our abilities, about our power and what that power is.” ~ Michelle Obama When clients who experience imposter syndrome
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The 28th January 2024 marked the fourth anniversary of my book Quietly Visible: Leading With Influence and Impact as an Introverted Women and to mark the occasion I have a special announcement. This is something that many of you have been asking for and all is revealed in the video below: You can add your
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As a leader in an environment that is unfavourably biased towards extraversion, as an introverted leader, intentional leadership is important. There may be things you need to do as a leader which, because they are overstimulating, may drain your energy, making you feel like you want to retreat to recharge. But, if you have a
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