Connected with Kristy Vail

Welcome to this Mini Monday episode, today we’re addressing relationships you feel less than confident in and how you can begin to change those dynamics in order to develop healthier relationships & more self-confidence.

This episode covers:

Having the ability to separate yourself from how you feel about someone to how you feel about yourself in relationships you feel less confident in

Building awareness in order to identify the gap in how you want to feel and how you currently feel around that person

Actionable ways you can develop a more reciprocal relationship that are within your control

Having the willingness to communicate more directly and make changes beyond your comfort zone in dynamics that no longer serve you

In this episode, introvert expert David Hall shares empowering ways introverts can discover their strengths, improve their focus and productivity at work and make a bigger impact in the world with their quiet, powerful presence.

This episode covers:

David’s journey to understanding his own introversion and starting the Quiet and Strong brand to support other introverts

Effective ways to manage your time and improve your focus by creating boundaries in your schedule

The power of preparation when it comes to presentations, meetings and public speaking

How to express yourself with confidence and make your presence known - no matter how quiet you are

Resources to help you identify your special strengths and thrive more in life as a result

In this episode, branding and web designer Chloe Leonard shares what's been most impactful to running a successful creative business and how she navigates challenges many creatives face when working for themselves

This episode covers:

What led Chloe to graphic design and going all-in on her own branding studio

The positive impact the Almost30 podcast hosts had on her career path & early success as a creative business owner

Creating separation between yourself as a person and the work you’re doing

People-pleasing tendencies and how it shows up when you work for yourself

How to approach your branding and why it’s important to design it with the people it’s meant to serve in mind

Advice for creative business owners looking to grow their business in a meaningful way

Welcome to this Mini Monday episode, today we’re discussing how you can feel more confident when it comes to sharing your ideas with others and what you can do to communicate more effectively.

This episode covers:

why you may be scared to share your ideas & what thoughts might be holding you back

the line between therapy and life coaching when your past experiences come to surface

taking the pressure off yourself to share your ideas “perfectly”

creating safety for other people to share their ideas & how we can uplift others

ways to actively evolve your people-pleasing tendencies when communicating

In this episode, business strategist & mindset coach Emma-Louise shares foundational steps ambitious introverts can take to create a meaningful & massively successful business.

This episode covers:

Emma Louise’s path to entrepreneurship from being an air traffic controller to helping ambitious introverts start, grow & scale their businesses

Introvert friendly marketing strategies & the importance of building a strong ecosystem

How trial and error increases your clarity and confidence

Financial considerations before you leave your full time job to go all-in on your business

Habit stacking & the power of being consistent in your marketing

Emma-Louise’s personal story on how she created a 7-figure networth

Welcome to this Mini Monday episode, today’s message is designed to help you shift your focus from your insecurities & challenges to everything positive you bring to the table.

This episode covers:

real-life examples of what it looks like when your challenges & insecurities overshadow your strengths & positive abilities

how to create a healthier perspective when you feel ashamed, embarrassed or discouraged

repeating the phrase “I bring a lot to the table” when you need a boost of confidence or when you’re too focused on your weaknesses

Home Organization Expert + Certified Life Coach, Shira Gill shares how you can take an intentional & values-based approach to your home environment and why mindset is the most important part of building a successful life and business.

This episode covers:

How Shira carved her own path in the home organization industry after leaving the world of acting

Navigating impostor syndrome as a new business owner and getting her first clients

Shira’s five-step process to approaching your home with more intention

How she uses her life coaching skills with her home organization clients

Scripts & helpful tips for people-pleasing & feeling guilty of letting go of gifts from others

A behind the scenes look at Shira’s business and why mindset has been essential to creating such a successful business

Welcome to this Mini Monday episode, today we're diving into the various ways we as highly sensitive people experience life differently and how we can learn to accept our experience & make our own accommodations to help us thrive in the world

This episode covers:

Understanding your sensitivities & how you as a highly sensitive person experience life differently than non-HSPs

Experimenting with saying “and that’s okay” the next time you’re challenged with your sensitivity (ie: “I’m feeling extra sensitive today AND that’s okay”)

Prioritizing your need to recharge and creating small habits or accommodations that allow you to do so throughout the day

Asking yourself “how is this true or how is this untrue” when you’re in a place of not validating your sensitivities or emotions

In this first Mini Monday episode of 2022, we're talking about small changes you can make in your home & life that will help you move forward, stay out of overwhelm, and feel good in the process.

This episode covers:

If you’re looking to create a sense of steadiness within yourself as you make intentional choices, think of this quote “it’s okay to be sad after making the right decision”

Completing lingering tasks and assessing what’s a priority and what can be removed from your list in order to feel less overwhelmed and more productive

Elevating areas in your life with simple changes and not slipping into the all or nothing mindset

Taking the time to do tasks properly and allowing the process to take as much time as it needs to take

In this final Mini Monday episode of 2021, Kristy shares three of her favourite tools/concepts to help you limit overwhelm, embrace life as an HSP & introvert and communicate more effectively in difficult conversations.

This episode covers:

the importance of understanding how your personality & experience differs from other people

using the concept of “contrasting” as a tool in difficult conversations and when you want a direct way of addressing the elephant in the room

why it’s necessary for us highly sensitive people & introverts to take breaks off social media & other forms of online consumption