The Traveling Introvert

Esther Avant is a health industry veteran with over 17 years of experience in fitness, nutrition, and wellness related roles. She is a certified sports nutritionist, personal trainer, wellness coach, and owner of EA Coaching, which has provided full spectrum health & lifestyle coaching since 2015.

Her mission is to help women be healthy, happy, confident, and get the most out of their lives. She knows that if more women prioritized their health, they’d be able to unleash the confidence and focus they all need to leave their mark on the world.

Esther is also an introvert, boy mom and Navy wife who has lived and traveled all over the world while running her EA Coaching.

Social media links

Grab her Weight Loss That Lasts Cheat Sheet at www.estheravant.com/cheatsheet

Find out more about her at www.estheravant.com

Connect on Instagram at www.instagram.com/esther.avant

Connect on Tiktok at www.tiktok.com/@estheravant

Listen to her podcast Live Diet-Free at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-live-diet-free-podcast/id1543658046

Link to website

www.estheravant.com

Primary Topic: Introduction and Definition of Introversion

- Guest introduction: Esther Avant

- Definition of introversion provided by Ester Avant

- Insights into the various perspectives on introversion

Primary Topic: Description of Work

- Ester Avant's role as a health and weight loss coach

- Emphasis on comprehensive wellness beyond just exercise and nutrition

- Addressing misconceptions about the industry and the struggle of professionals in the field

Primary Topic: Impact of Social Media

- Ester Avant's approach to authentic representation on social media

- Discussing the power to curate social media feeds for a healthy mindset

- Addressing how social media can fuel disconnect in the wellness industry

Primary Topic: Mindset and Career Development

- Embracing mindset-related work and its impact in Ester Avant's career

- Learning about being authentic and genuine in online presence

- Addressing the struggles and growth in developing a mindset-oriented approach

Primary Topic: Balancing Pursuits and Entrepreneurship

- Challenges of pursuing multiple interests simultaneously

- The importance of focus and strategic decision-making

- Handling the pressure and expectations while running a business

Primary Topic: Career Transition and Development

- The evolution of Ester Avant's career in the health and wellness industry

- Stints in entrepreneurship and the decision to shift back to coaching

- Emphasizing the importance of aligning passion and expertise in career choices

Primary Topic: Self-Care and Energy Management

- Strategies for conserving energy in a demanding role

- Adjusting priorities based on life phases and core values

- The significance of saying no, prioritizing self-care, and maintaining work-life balance

A former music teacher, I now find myself being a tech specialist and corporate trainer for a major insurance company. I have three amazing kids. I have been married for 15 years. I love music, sports and watching my kids be amazing.

Social media links

https://twitter.com/daveschultz74

https://www.facebook.com/minkyboodle/

Link to website

https://daveschultz743.wixsite.com/firwood-5

Primary Topic: Introduction to Dave Schultz

- Discussion on the meaning of introversion to Dave

Primary Topic: Dave's Career and Misconceptions

- Dave's current job roles as an IT tech support and practice development specialist

- Misconceptions about introverted individuals and their behaviors in the workplace

- Impact of introversion on Dave's approach to collaboration and teamwork

Primary Topic: Personal Development and Career Growth

- Dave's journey from teaching to tech support

- Challenges and insights gained from transitioning to IT

- The impact of conscious effort and self-improvement on career development

Primary Topic: Personal Recharging and Self-Care

- Dave's strategies for recharging and personal relaxation

- Balancing personal interests and downtime with work-related responsibilities

Primary Topic: Misconceptions about Teaching

- Misconceptions about teachers' responsibilities and compensation

- The constant preparation and planning involved in teaching, particularly in music education

- Challenges faced by teachers and the continuous nature of their workload

Primary Topic: A Look at Future Endeavors

- Dave's upcoming project "Figuring It Out on Firwood" to provide support and resources for neurodivergent children

- Details about the future website and its purpose

Dani Nichols is a journalist, essayist and children’s book author. Her book, Buzz the Not-So-Brave, has won several awards. Her essays are also award-winning and she has been published in The Other Journal, Oregon Humanities, Reckon Review, Barren Magazine and more. When she's not writing, Dani works a certified therapeutic horsemanship instructor. Dani lives with her husband and three young children in Central Oregon, where she's either trying a new recipe, reading a good book, riding her horse or chasing her kids from here to kingdom come.

Social media links

instagram.com/buzzthenotsobrave

daninichols.substack.com

Link to website

www.wranglerdani.com

Primary Topic: Introduction and Background

- Introduction of guest Dani Nichols

- Discussion of her work as an adaptive horsemanship instructor and author

- Her transition from journalism to working with horses

Primary Topic: Understanding Introversion

- Dani's definition of introversion as being comfortable with oneself and relying on internal guidance

- The importance of self-validation and self-directed decision-making for introverts

- Connecting introversion to Dani's career path and personal experiences

Primary Topic: Work and Career Journey

- Dani's career journey, from studying journalism to working in publishing, to becoming a horsemanship instructor and author

- The unexpected intersection of Dani's journalism background with her love for horses

- Discussing misconceptions about the journalism field and horsemanship work

Primary Topic: Writing and Authorship

- The journey of writing a children’s book about horses and therapeutic benefits

- Insight into Dani's writing process and collaboration with editors and illustrators

- The impact of becoming a mother on Dani's confidence in sharing her own stories

Primary Topic: Self-Promotion and Authenticity

- Balancing self-promotion with authenticity for introverted individuals

- Discussing the importance of finding promotional methods that align with personal values and strengths

- The impact of being true to oneself in promotional efforts

Primary Topic: Work-Life Balance

- Emphasizing the importance of part-time work and setting boundaries

- The value of sustainability and avoiding burnout in career and personal life

- Identifying favorite activities for recharging, including spending time with horses and reading

 Nital Phull, is a a Corporate Career Coach for female professionals who want to progress in their career, who have so much potential and provide heaps of value to their organisation - but are instead feeling stuck, undervalued and misunderstood.

Social media links

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/nital-phull/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hi_its_nital/

Link to website

www.nital.me

Primary topic: Introversion

- Definition of introversion and common misconceptions

- Introverts as energized by solitude or close relationships

- Clarification that introversion is not the same as shyness or being quiet

- Discussion on the diverse traits and capabilities of introverts

Primary topic: Career and Work Transition

- Transition from risk consultancy to corporate career coaching

- Factors influencing the transition, including the birth of the guest's child

- Impact of personal reflection and desire for flexibility and autonomy

- The role of passion and love for coaching in the career transition

- Balancing work and personal life

- Strategies for recharging and self-care as a working parent

- Importance of managing personal time to maintain energy levels

Primary topic: Corporate Coaching and Leadership

- Misconceptions about corporate coaches

- Addressing the misconception that coaches can solve everything quickly

- Discrediting the belief that coaches cannot solve anything

- Emphasis on the need for commitment and effort from clients in coaching

- The decision to invest in coaching and personal development

- The pivotal role of personal development when taking on managerial responsibilities

- The impact of coaching in challenging personal periods

- Leadership skills and qualities

- Identifying great leadership skills, such as empowering, influence, and vision-setting

- Illustrating examples of team members exhibiting leadership qualities

- Leadership and introversion

- Discussion on how introverts possess valuable traits for leadership

- Emphasizing the strengths of introverts in decision-making and reflection

Primary topic: Self-Development and Habit Building

- Daily check-in and habit formation

- Implementation of daily gratitude practice and mindset shift

- Techniques for dealing with situations within and outside of control

- Recognition of the impact of guilt and energy management in decision-making

- Embracing core values and setting boundaries

- The importance of aligning decisions with core values

- Acknowledging the role of guilt in decision-making and energy management

- Growth mindset and self-cultivation

- Emphasizing the role of effort over talent in personal and professional growth

- Discussion on the continuous learning and experience in leadership development

Mark Wigginton understands the importance of asking quality questions and used them throughout his career as a salesperson, management consultant, trainer, and even as a jail counselor (that’s a long story). He recently retired as a Regional Vice President for Shipley Associates, a global leader in business development consulting and training. During his 20 years at Shipley, he grew his region to be the top performing in the U.S. by focusing on his customers.

A Certified Professional Coach and strategy consultant, Mark helps his clients learn the importance of customer focus, as well as how to advance the sales cycle, clarify goals and win more business! His professional training includes post-graduate studies in Business and Executive Coaching and an MS in Counseling Psychology. He is APMP certified as a Capture, Bid and Proposal Practitioner and is Shipley Business Winning certified. Mark is recognized by LinkedIn as a "Top Business Development Voice".

Social media links

https://www.linkedin.com/in/focusingonresults/

https://twitter.com/ManageYourFocus

Link to website

www.focusingonresults.com

Primary Topic: Introduction and Definition of Introversion

- Janice Chaka introduces the podcast and the guest, Mark Wigginton

- Mark describes introversion as the source of where he draws his power from in a world full of information and processing

Primary Topic: Mark Wigginton's Career and Work

- Mark discusses his transition from a career involving selling, training, and marketing to coaching and strategy consulting

- He mentions his experience in the mental health field and using his sales skills in his new role

- Mark introduces the "sales spotlight" concept, highlighting the importance of effective listening and asking insightful questions in sales and business development

Primary Topic: Misconceptions about Sales

- Mark addresses misconceptions about sales, particularly the outdated notion of needing to be visually extroverted

Primary Topic: Personal and Professional Development

- Mark shares how he transitioned from ineffective coping skills to becoming an endurance athlete, leading to positive changes in his business

- He emphasizes the importance of taking care of oneself and making healthy choices, leading to improved creativity and performance

Primary Topic: The Impact of Physical Activity on Creativity

- Mark discusses how engaging in physical activities, especially running, gives him headspace for creativity and idea development

- He highlights that mood follows action, emphasizing the correlation between movement and attitude

Primary Topic: Building Relationships Based on Values and Ethics

- Mark shares a story about maintaining ethical values by firing a customer, leading to a deep, trusting professional and personal relationship

- Janice acknowledges the importance of being authentic and working with people who share the same values

Primary Topic: Self-Promotion

- Mark provides details about his business, Focusing on Results, and how to connect with him on LinkedIn and via email

- He describes the services he offers, including sales strategy consulting and business development coaching

- Mark mentions working with individuals as they transition to the next stage in their careers or venture into entrepreneurship

Like his books, Adrian Santiago is made of a little bit of everything; The spice of the Caribbean Islands (BORICUA!); sharp edges from a childhood on the block in Buffalo, NY; some southern charm and a dose of crazy from the land of “Florida Man”; and a knack for drama born of comics punk rock music, and a love for stories.

Welcome to Books By Adrian. Here you’ll find a mix of sci-fi, fantasy, crime drama, thriller, mystery, romance and spice, with a diverse cast from all walks of life. Embark on his maiden voyage, the MYTHIC series, and discover the magic of Gaia and The Spark.

Social media links

https://YouTube.com/@booksbyadrian

https://Instagram.com/@books_by_adrian

https://TikTok.com/@booksbyadrian

https://Facebook.com/@booksbyadrian

Link to website

https://www.booksbyadrian.com

Being Introverted: "I didn't wanna go. I don't wanna go to places. I wanna stay home and watch my movies and read my books and stuff."

— Adrian Santiago [00:00:59 → 00:01:04]

Viral Topic: Self-discovery and Understanding

Quote: "I I wouldn't say it's either a positive or negative experience. It's more like, self-discovery and understanding is what it all comes down to."

— Adrian Santiago [00:02:39 → 00:02:43]

Overcoming Challenges: "It's hard. If it was easy, everybody would do it."

— Adrian Santiago [00:07:00 → 00:07:34]

The Importance of Discipline in Art: "If you're a writer, every day, you gotta sit down and get the writing done. Whether it's a half hour session, an hour, 2 hours, whatever it is. You set that goal, and you get it done."

— Adrian Santiago [00:08:47 → 00:08:57]

Viral Writing Tip: "Your 1st draft is going to be garbage. It's supposed to be because The 1st draft is you telling yourself the story."

— Adrian Santiago [00:10:58 → 00:11:04]

How to Stay Focused While Writing: "Other than having some music so that I could focus, and the music has to be lyricless just like, you know, movie scores and stuff like that, something with just instruments so that I I don't get logged into lyrics and stuff like that."

— Adrian Santiago [00:13:08 → 00:13:19]

The Power of Sprinting: "I will write for 25 minutes, and then I'll take a 5 to 10 minute break."

— Adrian Santiago [00:14:08 → 00:14:11]

Viral Topic: Inspiration from Jenna Moreci: "I was on YouTube, and I saw this author. Her name is Jenna Moreci. She has a channel on YouTube where she gives writing advice."

— Adrian Santiago [00:15:37 → 00:15:40]

Viral Topic: Finding Community as a Writer

Quote: "But once I was in, it was the camaraderie of all these authors, like helping each other out, you know, giving advice, sharing their experiences, and, you know, promoting each other and interviewing each other and all this kind of stuff."

— Adrian Santiago [00:16:50 → 00:17:00]

The power of community: "I give them a platform to share their knowledge, and that has really, really changed things for me, just being surrounded by other people who do what I do."

— Adrian Santiago [00:17:20 → 00:17:27]

Andrea Putting is a passionate explorer on a quest to uncover the secrets of creating a better life. With a background that spans both entrepreneurship and the corporate world, she has gained unique insights into finding fulfilment and purpose.

But what truly sets Andrea apart is her unexpected journey. It led to the creation of Chocolate and Coffee Day for Religious Harmony, an inspiring initiative that brings people from diverse backgrounds together over the simple pleasures of chocolate, coffee, and conversation, dismantling the barriers that divide us. This journey also gave birth to Chocolate and Coffee Breaks, an extension of that spirit of togetherness throughout the year.

She delved into Social Missions, becoming the voice behind a popular podcast and the author of two thought-provoking books: "Compassionate Prosperity: When Success is Not Enough" and "Compassionate Purpose: Discovering a Life of Fulfilment."

But the adventure doesn't stop there. As a seasoned speaker, Andrea has graced countless stages, captivating audiences with their wisdom and insights. Self-publishing opened new horizons, leading to the establishment of a publishing business, Putting Words. Her life is now a captivating and ever-evolving story, guided by a deep understanding of her own identity, strengths, and the opportunities that present themselves.

Through countless interactions with clients, Andrea was reminded that each of us possesses a story worth sharing—a story with the power to touch and transform lives. She firmly believes that by persistently sharing these stories, positive change can ripple through our world.

Andrea Putting lives in Melbourne, Australia with her husband and pet cockatoo. They have two adult children and two grandchildren who keep her jumping in puddles

Social media links

www.Facebook.com/AndreaPuttingSpeaker

www.LinkedIn.com/in/AndreaPutting

Link to website

www.AndreaPutting.com.au; www.ChocolateandCoffeeBreaks.com: www.PuttingWords.com; www.SocialMissionRevolution.com

Viral Topic: The Power of Introversion

Quote: "Introversion to me is about needing to have your own space and not always about jumping into things, but just to have time to really connect with who you are and what it is that you're feeling before you go out into the world."

— Andrea Putting [00:00:55 → 00:01:05]

The Power of Giving: "When we give of ourselves to somebody else, whether it's individually or as a business, our lives are so much better."

— Andrea Putting [00:02:19 → 00:02:26]

Finding Purpose and Impact: "So I do that, and that works into helping people to find that special social mission that resonates with them, whether that's a volunteering situation or whether it's starting their own social mission and the same with businesses on coming together and finding that and collaborating together maybe with other businesses on creating a social mission and finding a way they can have a greater impact in the world."

— Andrea Putting [00:02:47 → 00:03:15]

"The Journey of Self-Publishing": "Actually, I write 3 books at a time. And so I needed to publish them, but who can afford to publish their own 3 books at once? So I took the self publishing journey."

— Andrea Putting [00:03:26 → 00:03:39]

Viral Topic: Sharing Stories Over Chocolate and Coffee

Quote: "Come and have a couple. Let's share some chocolate and have a conversation. I wanna hear your story. How do you see the world? What are your experiences? What's your story. So that's a lovely little thing. It it's not about me or any money, but I love to share that with the world and hope that people embrace it so that we can get to know each other a bit better."

— Andrea Putting [00:04:08 → 00:04:26]

Viral Topic: Balancing Motherhood and Entrepreneurship

Quote: "I started my journey as an at home mother. I managed to be at home with my children right through their school life. But while I say that, I didn't just sit around and do nothing."

— Andrea Putting [00:05:30 → 00:05:40]

Workplace Satisfaction: "Why is going to work such a drag? Why are people so depressed in the workplace. Why do we get so unsatisfied with what we do?"

— Andrea Putting [00:06:51 → 00:07:02]

The Power of Volunteering: "That's probably the thing that has cemented what I do. It's standing up and putting my hand up and getting involved with people and community."

— Andrea Putting [00:08:06 → 00:08:10]

Saying No to Say Yes: "In order to say yes, I have to say no."

— Andrea Putting [00:09:37 → 00:09:41]

Finding Balance: "When we're doing those things that excite us, they're not draining."

— Andrea Putting [00:10:43 → 00:10:46]

Kellie Nissen is an author coach, editor and dragon boater with Dragons Abreast Canberra - Goanna. Canberra born, she still lives in Australia’s capital city, along with her husband, two teens and two pugs. Between work, writing, dragon boat training and pug duties, Kellie has no time to engage in any more conversations with cancer.

Social media links

https://www.linkedin.com/company/just-right-words/

https://www.facebook.com/KellieNissenEditWrite

https://www.instagram.com/justrightwords/

Link to website

https://justrightwords.com.au/

Overcoming Breast Cancer: "I need to start believing in myself and start being who I want to be and doing what I want to do and not saying yes to everything."

— Kellie Nissen [00:03:05 → 00:03:16]

Starting a New Business After Overcoming Cancer: "If you fail, you fail."

— Kellie Nissen [00:05:06 → 00:05:07]

Overcoming Challenges: "Dare tell me I can't do something. And that sort of stuck with me."

— Kellie Nissen [00:05:53 → 00:05:58]

The Reality of Being an Author: "Authors make a lot of money from their books, episode, which anybody out there who's listening and who has published a book either with a publisher or under their own steam would be like, no. We definitely we don't. We don't."

— Kellie Nissen [00:07:39 → 00:07:54]

The Cost of Book Publishing: "You get $100 worth of editing versus some proper, some real in-depth editing."

— Kellie Nissen [00:08:36 → 00:08:40]

Finding the Right Editor: "An editor who understands what you're trying to achieve I think is really, really important."

— Kellie Nissen [00:10:47 → 00:10:54]

Finding success in business with a business coach: "I didn't start working with a business coach until, I'd been I'd started the business about 3 years because f I could I actually couldn't afford a business coach. So because they're they're not cheap, but they are worth every cent you pay them."

— Kellie Nissen [00:12:28 → 00:12:44]

Overcoming Networking Anxiety: "I really had to convince myself that even now, if I go to a network meeting, I'm like, you know, what if, you know, what if I say something silly or whatever? And it's I think it's just putting yourself out there."

— Kellie Nissen [00:13:52 → 00:14:02]

Stepping out of your comfort zone: "So, I suppose, in answer to your question, on a daily basis or a weekly basis, I try to find something where I can put myself out there. So whether it's doing it's meeting with my business coach. It's going to a network meeting. It's connecting with somebody who I know might be able to help me in some way or, doing a Facebook live or something like that. That's still scary."

— Kellie Nissen [00:14:02 → 00:14:36]

Aussie Sausage Sandwich: "If you buy those, you throw away the white bread, you throw away the sausage, you eat the onion, you're probably a winner. Yes."

— Kellie Nissen [00:18:11 → 00:18:18]

Benjamin Friedman has handled finance and operations for over 20 years, leading those roles in his last six positions before starting his own company, Build Scale Grow Inc., in 2018. The company helps founders address the fears of entrepreneurship and gaps in capacity, scale quickly, and grow exponentially. His companies have had five successful M&A transactions in the last ten years.

Social media links

https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminbfriedman/

Book - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BP9GVRPY

Link to website

https://www.webuildscalegrow.com/

Primary Topic: Understanding Introversion

- Benjamin's explanation of introversion and how he recharges

- The impact of introversion on his personal and professional life

Primary Topic: Benjamin's Work with Start-up Founders

- Providing support to start-up founders after achieving product or service market fit

- Offering holistic business consulting to identify areas for improvement

- Discussing solutions, risks, and options for moving forward

Primary Topic: Misconceptions about Benjamin's Role and Industry

- Misconception of having pre-determined solutions

- Challenges in understanding Benjamin's fractional role

Primary Topic: Benjamin's Career Journey

- Transitioning from full-time employee to a fractional role

- The role of circumstance and planning in career development

Primary Topic: Strategies for Business and Career Success

- Strategic thinking and planning for business and personal life

- Navigating social events and interactions as an introvert

- Saying no to maintain boundaries and prevent burnout

Primary Topic: Personal Practice for Recharging

- Negotiating the need for alone time with family

- Balancing personal needs with family responsibilities

Stefan G. Bucher designs and produces high-end books for corporate and private clients. 

He has designed for Sting, Whitney Houston, Jason Bentley, David Hockney, Philip Glass, Judd Apatow, and NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory. He is an ADC Young Gun and has won a D&AD Yellow Pencil for book design.

In addition to scores of books, he has created custom letterforms for the main titles of the films "The Fall," “Immortals” and “Mirror, Mirror” for director Tarsem. His time-lapse drawings appear on the Emmy-award winning TV show “The Electric Company.” He designed the Blue Man Theater at the Monte Carlo Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, and gave life to the Saks Fifth Avenue Yeti.

Bucher is a graduate of Art Center College of Design. Following stints at Wieden + Kennedy, Modernista!, and Maverick Records, he created the Daily Monster, an online drawing series and and story-telling community that spawned a book and three popular “Monster Maker” iOS apps. 

He is the author of seven books, including the best-selling "344 Questions—The Creative Person’s Do-It-Yourself Guide to Insight, Survival, and Artistic Fulfillment” which was just re-released as an expanded edition.

Social media links

https://www.linkedin.com/in/344books/

Link to website

https://344lovesyou.com

Primary Topic: Understanding Introversion

- Stefan's definition of introversion

- The challenges of being an introvert in social situations

- Favorite ways to recharge as an introvert

Primary Topic: Stefan's Work as a Graphic Designer and Illustrator

- Overview of Stefan's work

- How Stefan has crafted his workspace to balance his energy

- How Stefan has improved his career by taking a less serious approach and focusing on helping people with his work

Primary Topic: Setting Boundaries in Work and Business

- Saying no to opportunities that don't align with his work style

- How Stefan has crafted his business to accommodate his unique work schedule

- The importance of setting clear expectations for clients and colleagues

Primary Topic: Misconceptions in the Design Industry

- Discussing the misconceptions around the design industry and the role of designers in client preferences

- The shift needed in the application of energy in the design industry

Primary Topic: Stefan's Journey in the Creative Field

- Stefan's early start in the design and creative industry

- Balancing control over working hours throughout his career

Primary Topic: Balancing Personal and Professional Life

- The trade-offs Stefan has made in his career for personal fulfillment

- The importance of support from family in pursuing a non-traditional career path