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Mid Life Career Change for Women London UK | Moving from Employment to Self Employment | Confidence Building. Development for the Mature Women, Personal Development, Business Coaching, Career change

If You are an Introverted Woman and Doubt Yourself, Lack Self-Confidence, and Self-Belief, You CAN Change Things

For many of the leaders I coach, when they initially contact me, the situation they say they want my coaching for is some external factor such as leading a difficult change project, negotiating a pay rise, promotion, or compensation package, being more influential, having difficult conversations, managing conflict, developing and motivating their teams, or something …

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How to Avoid Falling Prey to the Introvert Pay Gap if You are an Introverted Leader

Two weeks ago, I wrote about the introvert pay gap and the research that supports the view that such a gap exists. Last week I wrote about what employers can do to close this gap. This week I write about what introverted leaders can do to be the best self-advocates and not fall prey to …

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The Introvert Earnings Gap: Do Extraverted Leaders Earn More Than Introverted Leaders?

You will have heard of the gender pay gap and may even have heard of the ethnicity pay gap, but what about the introvert pay gap and does it even exist? I first came across the notion that earnings may differ between introverts and extraverts a few years ago. Then, having recently had a post …

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Self-Awareness: The Introverted Leader’s Key to Successful Leadership

Before I delve into the topic of self-awareness, I have some great news to share with you. The recording of Quietly Visible: The Introverted Leaders Conference, is now available to watch on demand. For a special introductory rate, you can access the full experience from anywhere, at your own pace! With the video recordings, you’ll …

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If You Are a Leader Who Has Lost Motivation, Here’s What You Can Do

As the leader, you are the one expected to inspire and help your teams to stay motivated during challenging and difficult times. There is an expectation that you remain upbeat and positive. But what happens if you’re not? What happens when you as leader lose motivation, and you need motivating yourself? There are various reasons …

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The First Ever Conference for Introverted Leaders Was a Resounding Success

We had a great time at Quietly Visible: The Introverted Leaders Conference. Thank you to all speakers and everyone who attended. A big thank you goes to Hayley Hudson my VA who was crucial in the planning and organising of it. Thanks also to the team who helped to make everything go smoothly on the …

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How to Develop Confidence in Networking and Socialising When You Are Introverted and Lack Confidence or You’re Shy

The results of my poll asking what the top challenges are as an introverted leader are in. Out of the four options given, networking and socialising got the most votes at 51%. Last week, I wrote about Why Introverts Don’t Like Networking and What You Can Do About It, this week I am focusing on …

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Why Introverts Don’t Like Networking and What You Can Do About It

Over the years there have been numerous research studies about the benefits of networking for career success. Harvard Business Review previously reported that the executives who rank in the top 20% of their companies in both performance and well-being have diverse but select networks. Other studies have shown that networking relates to career success. A …

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How to Cope with the Fear of Change

Sleepless nights, flaky scalp, blotches breaking out on her skin… These were the stress symptoms my client experienced due to organisational changes at work. She had to reapply for her job, competing with four others for two positions. Convinced she would fail the interview; she experienced extreme stress. The fear of change Many leaders I …

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