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By Carol Stewart
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The podcast currently has 175 episodes available.
When you are at your optimal, you perform better and make better decisions. To be at your optimal includes giving yourself head space, but how often to do you make time to stop, reflect, and think?
In this episode I talk about the importance of carving out regular time for self-reflection where you can stop, think, and reflect. This is good for your creativity, innovation, thinking, decision making, and for your overall wellbeing.
In this episode of Quietly Visible, Carol Stewart speaks with Saskia Roskam, co-founder of the award-winning bakery Biskery.
Saskia shares her unexpected journey from digital marketing to founding a business focused on personalised, eco-friendly biscuits.
Together, they explore the challenges introverts face in extroverted work cultures and discuss the importance of creating workplaces that support diverse working styles.
Saskia reveals how her introversion has influenced her leadership approach and how she balances the demands of business ownership with motherhood.
Listen in for insights on recharging as an introverted leader, navigating visibility challenges, and fostering authenticity in leadership.
Learn more about Saskia by connecting with her on LinkedIn
Www.thebiskery.com
Where we are at in our lives is as a result of a series of choices. Whether these are our own choices or choices that other people have made which have impacted us.
In this episode, I talk about the consequences of our choices and the need to make better choices if we are not achieving our goals.
In this episode of Quietly Visible, Carol Stewart sits down with Cherron Inko-Tariah, a former civil servant, career coach, and founder of The Power of Staff Networks. Cherron, a passionate advocate for the transformative role of staff networks, shares her journey from civil service to becoming a powerful voice for inclusion. They discuss how networks and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) empower introverted women and underrepresented groups to amplify their voices in the workplace.
Cherron explains how networks provide a safe space for introverts to share challenges and solutions, develop skills, and foster a sense of belonging. She also highlights the strategic impact of staff networks, from shaping organizational policy to promoting engagement and diversity.
Listeners will learn the importance of clarity, purpose, and support when starting or joining a staff network, especially for introverts seeking visibility and influence in their careers. Whether you're leading a network or considering joining one, this episode is full of insights on how these groups can be a force for positive change in any organization.
Tune in to discover the incredible potential of staff networks and hear about the upcoming National Day for Staff Networks on May 14, 2025.
Learn more about Cherron and The Power of Staff Networks
The way that most workplace meetings are conducted don't allow for the preference introverts have for thinking and processing information before speaking. Being put on the spot can be challenging.
This can bring on fear and anxiety about speaking in meetings and as a result, the value that they can add doesn't happen.
In this episode I share tips which will help you to speak up and be heard.
In this episode, Carol Stewart speaks with Sarah Manley, a seasoned professional and life coach with a unique journey through corporate leadership as an introverted woman. Sarah shares her career path, from working in healthcare and medical devices to becoming a coach for fellow introverts. They explore how introversion shaped her leadership style, the importance of energy management, and how Sarah embraced her strengths to succeed in environments dominated by extraverted ideals. This insightful conversation offers practical advice for introverted women leaders navigating corporate life, emphasising self-acceptance and authentic leadership.
In this episode, I discuss the unique strengths that introverts bring to leadership and how you can leverage those strengths to develop and sustain motivated, high-performing teams.
From leveraging empathy and active listening to fostering deep relationships and empowering team members, I explore practical strategies that align with your natural tendencies.
In this episode, I dive into fascinating research that shows how personality traits like extraversion, conscientiousness, and low agreeableness significantly impact career earnings—especially after age 40.
I explore why these traits lead to greater financial success in mid-to-late career stages, particularly for those with graduate education.
Plus, I discuss what introverted leaders, especially women, can do to leverage their strengths in environments that often reward extraversion.
Tune in for insights on navigating the personality-earnings gap and strategies for thriving as a leader, no matter your traits!
In this episode I dive into the unique challenges that introverted women leaders face when it comes to managing worry and overthinking.
If you often find yourself feeling overwhelmed by perfectionism, self-doubt, or the fear of judgement, this episode is for you.
I explore practical techniques to reframe worry so it does not have a hold on you. After all, worrying adds nothing to your life other than stress, anxiety, and fear.
Listen in for actionable tips, empowering mindset shifts, and strategies that will help you lead with confidence - without letting worry hold you back.
This is perfect for you if you are looking to thrive without the overwhelm!
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