We often assume our reputation at work is shaped by the big moments. The presentations. The milestones. The “official” opportunities.

But most people form their opinion of us in the tiny, forgettable interactions — the “how was your weekend,” the quick update in the hallway, the accidental coffee machine moment with someone senior.

Because these conversations feel insignificant, we wing them or downplay them.

But this is where presence is actually built.

These micro-moments become small stages, not for performance, but for clarity. And when you use them with intention, something shifts: people hear you differently, your work gains context, and your ambition becomes legible without you having to make it loud.

In this episode, we’ll explore why small talk isn’t actually small, how to use these moments without sounding corporate or rehearsed, and how a single sentence can quietly reshape the way people see you.

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Today I'm speaking with Lauren Currie OBE, founder of UPFRONT, an organization on a mission to change confidence, visibility, and power for 10 million women.

We explore the quiet moments behind stepping onto a stage, leading change, and taking up space in ways that actually feel like you. We talk about the unlearning that has to happen before confidence becomes real, letting go of the pressure to be louder, bigger, shinier… or smaller, softer, easier.

Lauren shares her journey building UPFRONT and helping thousands move into rooms, conversations, and opportunities that feel scary but transformative. We get into the tiny language shifts, reframes, and practical tools that make confidence feel less overwhelming and more human.

If you’ve ever felt torn between wanting to be “more confident” or worrying you’re “too much,” this conversation is a deep exhale.

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Someone on a Teams call says, “Let’s do quick introductions,” and suddenly your brain goes… blank.

It’s not nerves, it’s that micro-freeze when your instinct to reflect meets a moment built for performance.

In this episode, we unpack what’s really happening beneath that silence, and how to introduce yourself in a way that feels grounded, effortless, and distinctly you.

No more robotic “corporate bio” voice. Just clear, intentional language that lands.

This is part of the Subtle Scripts mini-series: practical, ready-to-use language for real moments at work.

Get the full set of 200+ scripts to use in interviews, reviews, coffee chats, and those high-pressure spotlight moments: https://subtlecareers.thrivecart.com/subtle-scripts-pack

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Two years into Awfully Quiet, it was time for a subtle rebrand.

In this behind-the-scenes episode, I take you inside my little home studio recording an episode of the podcast, reflecting on how far it has come, and sharing the story behind the rebrand.

From the new photoshoot to what this next era means creatively and personally, this episode is part studio vlog, part reflection, part permission slip for anyone ready to evolve without losing their quiet.

Hit subscribe to not miss an episode of this new era.

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Quiet is getting a rebrand.

For everyone who’s ever been called shy, reserved, or too quiet at work.

This is where you stop waiting to be seen and start shaping how you’re seen.

Seven steps.

Seven quiet power moves.

To shift the story about you, without changing who you are.

My resource line-up:

Quiet Flex Framework

Subtle Scripts Pack

Self-Promo Cheat Sheet

Hit subscribe if you’re ready to rebrand your quiet (because more to come).

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This one’s for you if you’re building something, a dream, a project, a business, a new version of yourself, and can’t help but wonder: Will this ever work?

You already know the advice: trust the process, stay consistent, enjoy the journey.

But some days, that’s not enough. Some days, you just need a new thought, one that keeps you moving when the effort feels pointless, or the outcome feels far away.

In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of my own “in-between” season, sharing the reflections, reframes, and quiet mental shifts that help me stay in it, even when the results aren’t visible yet.

Tune in for a raw, honest reflection on patience, self-belief, and what it really takes to keep showing up when no one’s clapping yet.

What does running a half marathon have in common with unlocking your next career level?

More than you think.

Both test your endurance, not just physically or professionally, but mentally.

Both ask you to stay on top of the story you tell yourself when things get tough, slow, or uncertain.

In this episode, I talk about a moment mid-run when I remembered who tf I really am, and how that same energy is what gets you unstuck in your career, especially if you’re the quiet, introspective type.

Because showing up as yourself, truly, deeply, unfilteredly yourself, isn’t a switch.

It’s a muscle. One that needs training, practice, and repetition, just like a long run.

If you’re ready to explore how you thrive, communicate, and lead in your quiet way, this episode nods right toward the Quiet Flex framework.

It’s the work that helps you understand and rebrand how you’re seen and how you show up at work.

✨ Learn more or start your own Quiet Flex at https://www.subtleseries.com/subtleseries/quietflex

Tune in for a quiet reminder that your next level doesn’t come from becoming louder. It comes from meaning it.

I’m not a natural networker, but this one approach has opened more doors for me than anything else. It’s how I landed podcast guests I never thought would say yes, secured interviews for my master’s thesis, and even stepped into corporate positions.

In this episode, I share the simple networking hack that works — not by promoting yourself endlessly, but by knowing exactly what you want from a conversation and being able to say it clearly.

If networking has ever felt awkward, self-serving, or impossible to get right, this one’s for you.

Have you ever wanted something so badly (a role, an opportunity, someone’s approval) that your energy tipped from ambition into… desperation?

Maybe you kept saying yes, tried to be impressive, shaped yourself into whatever you thought they wanted, and somewhere in the process, you disappeared a little.

This episode is a quiet reflection on that feeling, what drives it, how it sneaks into our behaviour, and how we can shift from “please choose me” into quiet self-trust.

If you’ve ever worried that you want it too much, this one is for you.

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Ever had your name called in a meeting and your mind just… blanks?

Your heart races, your face feels hot, and by the time you think of what you should have said, it’s already two hours later on the train home.

If that’s familiar, you’re not alone. Freezing in the moment doesn’t mean you’re incompetent. It just means your nervous system is overloaded. And the good news? You can learn subtle ways to handle it.

In this episode, I share three scripts that save you when your mind goes blank in a meeting.

• How to stall with grace (and actually look more composed)
• How to flip the spotlight and lead the conversation
• How to find your way in, even if your answer isn’t “perfect” yet

These are small phrases with a big impact. They shift you from panic to presence, so you can contribute with clarity instead of silence or regret.

And if you want to go deeper, I’ve created Subtle Scripts, a collection of 200+ phrases for the exact moments we overthink, freeze, or hold back at work. 

You can grab the full pack for just 29€ here: https://subtlecareers.thrivecart.com/subtle-scripts-pack/