More Than A Type

Welcome back to More Than a Type — the podcast for emotionally aware women who are ready to stop overthinking and start taking action.

In this episode, hosts Amira Romanowski and Carol Edwin unpack the struggles of being a strong-willed communicator — the woman who is clear, direct, and confident… but often misinterpreted as harsh, intimidating, or “too much.”

✨ Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:

• Why direct communication is often misunderstood in relationships and at work

• The hidden costs of being “the one who always takes charge”

• How to balance strength with sensitivity — without losing your voice

• Practical strategies to communicate with impact while building trust and connection

Key Insight:
Being direct is a strength, not a flaw — but how it lands depends on how it’s delivered and who you’re speaking to.

Real transformation comes when you learn to adapt your style without diluting your authenticity.

This conversation blends stories, DISC insights, and coaching tools to help you shift from being misunderstood to being heard and respected.

• Learn more about DISC:
  DISC with Amira: https://www.amiraromanowskiconsulting.com/extended-disc-edisc/
  DISC with Carol: https://www.caroledwincoaching.com

Connect with Us

We’d love to hear from you!

• Share your story or ask us a question at: [email protected]
• Follow us on Instagram:
  @caroledwincoaching | @amiraromanowskiconsulting
• Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amiraromanowskiconsulting | https://www.facebook.com/CarolEdwinCoaching

If today’s conversation resonated, here’s what to do next:

1. Subscribe to More Than a Type so you never miss an episode.
2. Leave a review — it helps us reach more women like you.

3. Share this episode with a friend who’s ready to communicate with courage and clarity.

✨ Join us each week as we explore how DISC shapes your communication, relationships, and resilience — and discover practical ways to shift from stuck to thriving.

Are you the one everyone turns to when something needs to get done — but secretly, you’re exhausted from carrying it all? In this episode of More Than a Type, hosts Amira Romanowski ( and Carol Edwin unpack the D-style dilemma: the drive to take control, make quick decisions, and lead the way… but often at the cost of energy, connection, and trust.

• The cycle of frustration that comes from “doing it all”

• How other styles (I, S, and C) perceive D’s intensity — and the conflicts it creates

• The difference between unresourceful “take-over” behaviour and resourceful leadership

• Practical tools to pause, delegate, and trust others without losing influence

• If today’s conversation hit home for you, consider The Coaching Habit by Michael Bungay Stanier. It’s all about asking questions that empower instead of stepping in to take over — exactly the shift we talked about today.

Connect with Us

We’d love to hear from you!

• Share your story or ask us a question at: [email protected]

• Follow us on Instagram:
  @caroledwincoaching | @amiraromanowskiconsulting

• Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amiraromanowskiconsulting | https://www.facebook.com/CarolEdwinCoaching

If today’s conversation resonated, here’s what to do next:

1. Subscribe to More Than a Type so you never miss an episode.
2. Leave a review — it helps us reach more women like you.
3. Share this episode with a friend who’s ready to stop overthinking and start taking action.

✨ Join us each week as we explore how DISC shapes your communication, relationships, and resilience — and discover practical ways to shift from stuck to thriving.

Welcome to More Than a Type — the podcast for emotionally aware women who are ready to stop overthinking and start taking action. In this very first episode, hosts Carol Edwin & Amira Romanowski introduce themselves, share why they created this podcast, and explain how each episode will help you turn self-awareness into action.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• Why self-awareness alone isn’t enough to create lasting change

• What DISC reveals about your patterns under pressure

• The most common struggles women face with communication, boundaries, and relationships

• What you can expect from future episodes of More Than a Type

  Key Takeaways

• You are more than a personality type — your patterns don’t define you, but they do shape how you show up.

• Real transformation happens when you apply self-awareness, not just collect it.

• This podcast blends real stories, DISC insights, and coaching tools to help you take action with clarity, confidence, and purpose.

• Resources & Links from This Episode

• Learn more about DISC:

  DISC with Amira: https://www.amiraromanowskiconsulting.com/extended-disc-edisc/

  DISC with Carol: https://www.caroledwincoaching.com

Connect with Us

We’d love to hear from you!

• Share your story or ask us a question at: [email protected]

• Follow us on Instagram:

  @caroledwincoaching | @amiraromanowskiconsulting

• Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amiraromanowskiconsulting | https://www.facebook.com/CarolEdwinCoaching

If today’s conversation resonated, here’s what to do next:

1. Subscribe to More Than a Type so you never miss an episode.

2. Leave a review — it helps us reach more women like you.

3. Share this episode with a friend who’s ready to stop overthinking and start taking action.

✨ This is just the beginning. Join us each week as we explore how DISC shapes your communication, relationships, and resilience — and discover practical ways to shift from stuck to thriving.