Should We Talk More Openly About Experiencing Imposter Syndrome and a Lack of Self-Confidence?

Should We Talk More Openly About Experiencing Imposter Syndrome and a Lack of Self-Confidence?

A poll I did on my webinar, The Number One Strategy Introverted Women Use to Increase their Influence and Impact as Senior Leaders this week showed that 86% of participants either experience imposter syndrome or have experienced it. I did the same poll on a different webinar the week before and the result was higher at 93%. […]

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4 Ways Introverted Leaders Can Use LinkedIn Stories to Raise their Visibility and Profile

Many introverted leaders are observers on LinkedIn, rather than active partakers. And this is fine if that is what you want to do, but you could be missing a trick. LinkedIn is a powerful platform for leaders who want to raise their visibility and profile both within their organisation and beyond. It is a tool

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Public Speaking Confidence for Introverted Leaders

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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Are You Introverted and Finding it Hard to Be Your Authentic Self as a Leader?

We are increasingly hearing it said that leaders need to be more authentic, and authenticity has become somewhat of a corporate buzzword. When they come to me for coaching, many introverted leaders tell me they don’t feel like they can be their authentic self because of misconceptions that exist about introversion. Many of them have

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10 Incorrect Assumptions About Introversion that Create Unfavourable Bias Towards Introverted Leaders

Misconceptions about introversion can create an unfavourable bias towards introverted leaders. In environments that favour the extrovert ideal, this bias can put introverted leaders at a disadvantage. Based on the experience of my clients, many of you who contact me through this newsletter, members of my online groups for introverted women leaders, here are 10

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Could a Fear of Success be Holding You Back in Your Leadership Career and You Don’t Even Realise?

Could a Fear of Success be Holding You Back in Your Leadership Career and You Don’t Even Realise?

  I have never met anyone who does not want to achieve success (whatever shape or form success looks like for them), but whilst we crave success, some people actually fear it, and they don’t even realise that they do. A fear of success can arise for a number of reasons but the common ones

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Quick Assertiveness Tips for Introverted Women Leaders Who Find it Hard to Hold Their Own

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

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How to Stop Fearing Difficult Conversations and Do Them Confidently for Leaders

The Chartered Management Institute found that two-thirds of British managers admitted to becoming stressed and anxious in anticipation of having a difficult conversation. More than half would do almost anything to avoid having that conversation, preferring to put up with a negative situation rather than tackle it. Their study also showed that more than 80% of British managers

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Are You an Introverted Leader Who Experiences Social Anxiety, and Like Naomi Osaka, Uncomfortable Being in the Media Spotlight?

Recently,Naomi Osaka, the 4 times grand slam tennis champion withdraw from the French Open because she felt her attempts to preserve her mental well-being were a distraction to the tournament. A tweet on her Twitter profile shows that she never wanted to be a distraction and that she has suffered with long bouts of depression

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Self-Awareness: The Introverted Woman’s Key to Leadership Success

Research suggests that when we see ourselves clearly, we are more confident and more creative. We make sounder decisions, build stronger relationships, and communicate more effectively. We’re less likely to lie, cheat, and steal. We are better workers who get more promotions. And we’re more-effective leaders with more-satisfied employees and more-profitable companies    – Tasha Eurich

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