Activate your Introvert
145 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsIdentify and unlock the intropreneurial skills in your business. Many leaders don't realise a third of their staff are not fully productive or engaged. This show helps you fix that.
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Storytelling and influencing skills for introverts
October 22, 2020 12:00 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBThis episode explores Communication and influence for introverts Does Introversion mean you’re no good at public speaking What have the drag queens of the undersea world got to do with running your meetings This week's interviewee is Andrew Palmer. Andrew helps clients shape & present their messages and tell their stories with confidence, authenticity & gravitas. Which is something many introverts struggle with. Andrew's website is thegravitasmatrix.com Leadership tip of the week H...
Networking tips from Will Kintish
October 15, 2020 12:00 - 14 minutes - 12.6 MBThis week's interviewee is Will Kintish, a UK leading authority in Business Networking Skills training. Will shows people how to become effective online networkers and when we resume face to face networking he'll be helping with face-to-face networking skills again. Will's website is Kintish.co.uk Leadership tip of the week You’ve probably noticed how most introverts aren’t big on self-promotion as they prefer their work to speak for them, you’ll be helping yourself and them if your reco...
An introvert entrepreneur
October 08, 2020 12:00 - 13 minutes - 11.6 MBThis week's interviewee is Fredrick Kyomya, founder of the Creativity School and author of The Creative Thinker. We’re talking about being an entrepreneur as an introvert with the added issues of being younger than many entrepreneurs – we’ll see how that affected Fredricks journey. Connect with Fredrick on LinkedIn Leadership tip of the week I was recently asked "does it take longer to manage introverts?". My answer was NO as a good manager manages different people differently, not jus...
Virtual business networking, introverts and extroverts
October 01, 2020 10:00 - 13 minutes - 11.6 MBBusiness networking has been radically changed by the last few months. Groups have either stopped, or now meet virtually. Does this change how you network? Does this suit introverts more than extroverts, and how should you change your networking now? Angie Phillips is a graphic design consultant, prolific networker, chairs one networking group and is involved in several others. Angie's website is https://ANGcreativedesign.co.uk Leadership tip of the week You probably have to run s...
Can finding your purpose help introverts?
September 24, 2020 12:00 - 14 minutes - 11.2 MBDoes it make a difference if you have a purpose? Bunny Young was a stunt woman, then became a businesswoman and Business Therapist. Bunny helps business owners to discover their purpose and how to prevent burnout in SMEs. Also coming up –introverts don’t have charisma, and don’t facilitate your own meetings. Bunny's website is https://abetterplaceconsulting.com/ Leadership tip of the week Don't run your own meetings, it will help your team (especially the introverted team members...
Impostor syndrome and introversion
September 17, 2020 12:00 - 15 minutes - 11.3 MBImpostor syndrome is something many people struggle with and many introverts talk about it. BUT - it is not just an introvert problem. In today’s episode we are exploring impostor syndrome with researcher and impostor syndrome expert Lindsey Sharratt. Lindsey's website is https://www.agamegroup.com/ Leadership tip of the week How can you help your team members increase their self confidence? This can apply to introverts and extroverts in your team, although many people seem to app...
Introverts and company culture
September 10, 2020 12:00 - 14 minutes - 12 MBCompany culture gets blamed for all manner for things from incredible success to company failure – is that realistic? Fixing company culture often seems to be the leadership nirvana. In today’s episode we are exploring company culture, how it affects introverts and how introverts can affect culture. When you want to understand about company culture, go to the best - I am really pleased to be interviewing Benjamin Drury – the Culture Guy. Leadership tip of the week How can you help yo...
PRIZE winning leadership and introversion
September 03, 2020 12:00 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MBHow does good leadership interface with the introvert/ extrovert issues? This week’s episode discusses leadership with author and leadership expert Roger Fairhead. Roger helps difference makers make a difference. Watch out for my favourite quotes from the discussion "you can manage things, but you need to lead people" and "you can't get people to change their behaviour, by getting them to change their behaviour" Leadership tip of the week After such a good conversation you may not ne...
The introvert label - good, or bad?
August 27, 2020 12:00 - 14 minutes - 12.8 MBHave you ever suffered self doubt? What labels do you apply to yourself and how do they serve you? Introvert is, at one level, only a label. In this week’s episode I’m really pleased to be interviewing Claire Sewell. Claire helps turn self doubt into sales by helping female business owners overcome self doubt, learn to sell with certainty, win more clients and build their business and income more boldly. Claire and I have had several discussions on leadership, introversion/ extroversion,...
How can you get more wild?
August 25, 2020 12:22 - 14 minutes - 12.4 MBHow does an introvert survive and thrive in the deeply extroverted world of brand marketing and how can getting more wild help your business prospects? I am delighted to be interviewing Mark Sears. Mark used to be the head of Group Brand Strategy at Virgin Group. Mark now helps organisations and change makers evolve and adapt and runs a company that I love the name of it’s called Rewilding. His website is https://marksears.co.uk/ And watch out for my favourite part from Mark - "how do we...
Introversion and diversity
August 13, 2020 12:00 - 11 minutes - 8.71 MBIn this week's show I interview diversity and inclusion expert Patience Ogunbuna, to discuss her views on introversion and diversity. You can contact Patience at https://patienceogunbona.com/ Leadership tip of the week Respect your introverts, don't try to convert them to extroverts. Introvert myth of the week Introverts don't like talking - errrr, they do!!! But you'll have to listen to my logic to find out more. My new book, available on Amazon: https://introvertinbusiness.co.u...
Facilitating meetings and introverts
August 06, 2020 12:00 - 15 minutes - 10.2 MBThis week’s show is about the skills of a facilitator and tips on how to be heard in meetings as an introvert, as well as how to run your own meetings more effectively. I’m talking to Helen Jewell, who is a professional facilitator. She’s also on the leadership team at the International Association of Facilitators for the UK. This week's Leadership tip This week's leadership tip of the week – zip it. All is revealed in the episode! This week's Introvert Myth of the week. "Introvert...
"Best place to work" - any good for introverts?
July 30, 2020 12:00 - 13 minutes - 10.7 MBIn this week’s show we are talking about how good leadership helps the whole team, including introverts. The HOTH are a digital marketing based in Tampa Bay Florida. they were voted Tampa Bay's Best Workplace 2020, so I thought that would be a good place to start talking about introversion. Do great workplaces treat introverts differently? This week’s interview is with George Papadeas the C.O.O. at The HOTH. This week's Introvert Myth of the week. "Introverts don't know how to relax ...
Recruitment and Introversion
July 23, 2020 12:00 - 13 minutes - 11.2 MBMany business leaders and recruiters don't see 40% of their prospects because they, unthinkingly, exclude introverts. If you seek staff, you'll want to hear this. There are also tips for introverts looking to be recruited. Kiera Tsenti is a writer & business owner who spent most of her career as a recruiter. She now runs her own business Hire Write Talent. This week's Introvert Myth of the week. "Introverts are not team players and don’t like being part of a team." - can you guess wh...
Introversion, from the view of a psychological coach
July 19, 2020 12:00 - 14 minutes - 12.7 MBThis week's episode of Activate Your Introvert contains an interview with psychological coach Navjeet Grewal. We discuss her perspective on Introversion and some of the links between confidence and introversion. Being an introvert doesn’t mean you’re not confident, but sometimes it can make one feel like that. Navjeet has tips for the introverts and for the non introverted leader. This week's Introvert Myth examines the idea that Introverts can fix themselves and become extroverts. Nav...
How branding and storytelling can help introverts.
July 09, 2020 12:00 - 14 minutes - 12.8 MBWe all, in one way or another, have a brand. It might only be a personal brand, or that brand might merge with your company brand if you run a small company. Do you craft your brand story, or just let it happen? How might this help an introvert? This week's episode contains an interview with Sudhana Singh, author, speaker and executive coach. We are discussing the themes behind Sudhana's new book "Boss Branding: Seven Ways to Craft a Legendary Brand Story" You can contact Sudhana on her ...
The Freelance Introvert
July 02, 2020 12:00 - 11 minutes - 9.04 MBWhat are the skills needed for a freelancer, who is also an introvert, and what should a non-introvert do to get the most from an introverted freelancer or employee). This week's episode contains an interview with Tom Albrighton, author and copywriter and discusses his new book "The Freelance Introvert" You can contact Tom on LinkedIn, Twitter (@TomCopy) or his website ABCcopywriting.com and of course can contact me at IntrovertInBusiness.co.uk
Misunderstanding introverts
June 25, 2020 12:00 - 9 minutes - 6.15 MBWhy do so many people not understand introversion? This week's episode explores an aspect of introversion - that introverts can be loud and chatty. I interview Benn Abdy-Collins, a professional communicator to understand his (introverted) perspective on the subject. You can contact Benn at BennAbdy-Collins.com and of course can contact me at IntrovertInBusiness.co.uk
How to develop gravitas, as an introvert
June 18, 2020 12:00 - 14 minutes - 11 MBIn this week's episode gravitas expert Antoinette Dale-Henderson discusses how to develop gravitas, as an introvert (and there are no barriers to doing this!). We also talk about how there is no reason why an introvert cannot have gravitas (that's another silly introvert myth). Antoinette's book Leading with Gravitas is available on Amazon (click here) and you can contact Antoinette through her website here.
NOT jumping out of your comfort zone
June 11, 2020 12:00 - 13 minutes - 9.83 MBYou've probably heard of the concept of having a comfort zone, as a place where we feel...err comfortable? I often hear people saying that to grow or change one needs to break through, or jump out of one's comfort zone. As introverts are sometimes assumed to lack confidence, this comfort zone issue gets attached to us. This week's episode discusses the nonsense of jumping out of your comfort zone with expert introvert coach Aoife Lennox.
Presentation tips for introverts
June 04, 2020 12:00 - 12 minutes - 10.4 MBA fear of public speaking (glossophobia) or dislike of presenting is not the same as being introverted. However, many introverts don't like presenting (in public, at work or elsewhere). This week I interview Dr Simon Raybould a presentation skills trainer to find out why introverts don't like presenting an to get presentation tips specially for introverts.
Internal and external confidence
May 28, 2020 12:55 - 14 minutes - 13.9 MBSome people people think that introverts lack confidence, which isn't true. This week's episode examines this and the importance of balancing internal and external confidence, with personal brand expert Jackie Perkins. This week's guest Jackie Perkins helps emerging leaders unlock the power of their personal brand, Jackie is also a Director at 'House of Colour'.
Making phone calls easier for introverts
May 21, 2020 12:00 - 15 minutes - 14.8 MBMany people (especially introverts) do not like making phone calls to get business, chase up payments, deal with outstanding issues or any number of business related matters. Is it an introvert issue,or more general? Is it procrastination due to the "fear" of making the call? This week I interview Anthony Stears, the Telephone Assassin, for tips to make those phone calls easier for introverts. You can contact Anthony at https://www.anthonystears.co.uk/ For other matters relating to i...
Difficult conversations for introverts
May 14, 2020 12:00 - 14 minutes - 14.1 MBNobody likes having difficult conversations, but are they harder for introverts? Not only that how can we make difficult conversations easier and more productive? This week I am pleased to interview Clare Haynes of Wildfire, an expert in conflict and difficult conversations at work, to discuss how to make those conversations slightly less difficult. You can contact Clare at https://www.wildfireatwork.co.uk/ If you enjoy this episode, please leave some feedback on Podchaser.com
Empower your secret sales force
May 07, 2020 12:00 - 13 minutes - 12.9 MBMost business owners I know would like to get more sales and this week I interviewed Steve Catchick who helps firms unlock their secret sales force to improve their results. This episode also explores empowerment, with tips on empowering your team, specially the introverts in your team. You can read more about the secret sales force by clicking here. and if you're interested in more tips to improve empowerment in your team, you'll enjoy reading "Empowerment - Management theory or does it...
Developing your presence.
April 30, 2020 12:00 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBHave your ever thought about some people and the presence they have? It’s as if they have a power that makes them a great leader. Many introverts I’ve interviewed feel they don’t have presence because they’re introverted. Today I’m really pleased to interview Jacqui Harper. Jacqui is an expert on presence, she’s also an author, speaker and visiting professor at INSEAD. Jacqui will help you define presence and things you could do in order to develop your presence. Jacqui's website is: ...
Getting your answer into the conversation
April 23, 2020 11:42 - 13 minutes - 14.3 MBDo you hate being talked over? I suspect everybody does, introvert and extrovert. However, introverts suffer it more than most. This episode is about why introverts don't always get to answer the questions they were asked (without somebody answering it for them) and what you can do about it. What's more Michael Dodd, author of "Great answers to tough questions at work" will help us deal with answering tough questions and delivering the message we want to deliver. Michael's contact detail...
Staying top of mind, as an introvert
April 16, 2020 12:00 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBIntroverts are as diligent, ambitious and hard working as extroverts. But some people don't realise that, as introverts tend to not say a lot about what they're working on, or have achieved as they don't like bragging. So how do you stay top of the bosses mind, so you can more easily be promoted or get that new project? The trend to virtual meetings, can make this even harder. This week's podcast is a discussion I had with fellow introvert expert Chelsey Brooke (https://www.thepathfind...
Drowning in social noise and still being heard
April 09, 2020 12:00 - 13 minutes - 14.4 MBMany introverts don't like lots of noise and that's also true of the volume of 'noise' on social media at the moment. Benn Abdy Collins and Christina Jones are both introverts with thoughts on the increase in social noise. Christina looks at how to punch through and get your message heard above all the noise. The unusually high level of noise also gives introverts a chance to shine and show their skills in meetings. Benn - BennAbdy-Collins.com Christina - https://blacktypedigital.com/
Introverts, extroverts and strange times
April 02, 2020 18:09 - 14 minutes - 16.7 MBThoughts and ideas about introversion at work, while work is being reshaped by events. We have moved into strange times, lockdown is causing us to work differently. That is true for both introverts and extroverts, but it can affect them differently. This week's episode looks at some of the challenges and gives tips on dealing with them, with contributions from: Vic O'Farrell motivationalvoice.uk Aoife Lennox insidestrategies.ie Clare Haynes wildfireatwork.co.uk
How to run remote team meetings, so the whole team will join in.
March 26, 2020 18:18 - 12 minutes - 10.3 MBRemote team meetings are an increasing part of business life, but during (and after) the Corona virus pandemic there's more need for them. It's hard to get introverts to contribute and extroverts to keep quiet when you're face to face, let alone online. This week's interview is with award winning personality profiler Vic O'Farrell, so we can examine the needs of your team's personalities to improve your meetings. Vic's website is https://www.motivationalvoice.uk/
Magic for introverts
March 12, 2020 12:00 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MBInternational magician Magic Singh, is an amazing person to watch. His magic is superb and his conversation and personality sparkles, but it wasn't always like that. This week's interview is about how Amardeep the introvert, became Magic Singh the confident superb performer and what you do to hone your skills and shine. You can contact him on Instagram or his website (https://www.magicsingh.com/) Please leave a review on the iTunes store after listening.
Making a better impact at work
March 05, 2020 12:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MBAre you the sort of person that does a great job and feels frustrated when others (whose work is no better than yours) always get chosen for those dream project? If so it might be time to consider the impact you make. This week’s guest is Susan Heaton-Wright, the superstar communicator. Susan helps people make a real impact at work, especially introverts. Susan's website is superstarcommunicator.com
Marketing your small business
February 27, 2020 12:00 - 13 minutes - 11.5 MBMarketing your small business is essential for your survival, although it's something most introverts don't seem to enjoy. This week's interview is with Ben Caine of Benchmark content. Ben (an introvert with an interesting history) is a business owner, marketer and was a journalist. Ben discusses some of the issues he's come across. Ben's website is https://www.benchmarkcontent.com
LinkedIn tips for business success
February 20, 2020 12:00 - 12 minutes - 9.83 MBLinkedIn can help you develop your business and career. Yet many people don't use it well, getting no success; others get huge value from it. What makes the difference? Many introverts don't like Social Media as it's "just more ego driven noise". Do you have to behave like an egotistical extrovert, or are there introvert friendly ways of using LinkedIn? This week I interview the LinkedIn unlocker, Angus Grady, for his tips on using LinkedIn as an introvert. You can find Angus on his Li...
How to sell more, as an introvert
February 13, 2020 12:00 - 15 minutes - 11 MBWhether you run your own business, work in somebody else's, or just need to get your ideas across to others, you do need to "sell". Yet many people, especially introverts, hate the idea of selling. This week's interview will help you to sell more, more comfortably. This week's podcast interview is with Ben Kench, author of "selling for dummies". Ben has some great ideas on how you can improve your selling skills, as an introvert. Ben's website is http://benkench.com/
Growing a business AND being an introvert.
February 06, 2020 12:00 - 14 minutes - 11.6 MBBuilding a business, selling it and building another business, "despite" being an introvert. An interview with Della Hudson FCA, author and business owner. Della's website is https://www.hudsonbusiness.co.uk/ and her book "The Numbers Business: How to grow a successful cloud accountancy practice" is available on Amazon.
Being understood more easily
January 30, 2020 12:00 - 12 minutes - 10.6 MBOur success in communicating and influencing others rests on our ability to get the other person to listen and understand; so we may need to adapt our own styles (especially if you're an introvert and they're an extrovert). This week's podcast is an interview with award winning personality profiler Victoria O'Farrell.
Missing a third of your audience?
January 23, 2020 12:00 - 14 minutes - 11.8 MBIf you run meetings, chances are that you unwittingly lose a third of your audience. If you run training sessions, even if your're a "trained trainer", chances are your're losing your audience too. In this week's interview international talent development expert Susan Armstrong, explains why and how to improve the situation.
Business Leaders and Introversion
January 16, 2020 12:00 - 12 minutes - 10.7 MBResearch often shows that people believe good leaders are extroverts, not introverts! It's not true by the way! David Hyner has spent 22 years interviewing successful business owners about personal effectiveness and goal setting. In this week's episode I ask David what he's found out about introverts on the way.
Introverts, from the perspective of a personality profiler.
December 19, 2019 12:00 - 18 minutes - 16 MBIntroversion is a facet that many personality profiling tools take into account, but what can personality profiling tell us about introverts and more importantly - how can personality profiling help introverts? Michelle Mills-Porter is a behaviour and communication specialist, known as the people reader. In this interview Michelle discusses what personality profiling has taught her about introverts.
Introverts and managing change
December 12, 2019 08:00 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MBChange is something we can't escape in the modern business world where it's often said that change is getting ever faster. This week's episode explores change in an interview with Adrienne Gibson, of the heart of transformation (https://www.adriennegibson.com/)
Business Development for Introverts
December 04, 2019 12:00 - 14 minutes - 12.7 MBBusiness development, especially selling and networking, is not something that most introverts relish. So in this week's episode I interview Mark Lee for the tips he shares with the hundreds of Accountants who are his clients (as Accountants tend to be introverts). Mark Lee is a speaker and mentor that helps Accountants to grow their firms and this episode is packed with tips on how to sell and network to grow your business. Mark's website is https://bookmarklee.co.uk/
What is an introvert?
November 28, 2019 14:47 - 12 minutes - 13.1 MBThe simple question "what is an introvert" leads to all sorts of views (and I've surveyed hundreds of people on the subject), here's my answer. More importantly is it dangerous to apply the label introvert or any other label) to yourself, or others? Why is it relevant to understand introverts?
Networking for Introverts
November 15, 2019 13:06 - 19 minutes - 15.7 MBNetworking is not something that most introverts like doing, so I interviewed fellow introvert Charlie Lawson "The Unnatural Networker" to hear how he helps networkers (he also runs BNI-UK). Some great tips for introvert networkers (and the extrovert ones, but let's keep them in the dark). Charlie's website is https://www.unnaturalnetworker.com/