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The Lead Quietly Podcast
Introverts and quieter personalities can be confident leaders in the boardroom and highly successful entrepreneurs without having to be flashy, aggressive or have the loudest voice in the room.
Listen in to The Lead Quietly Podcast for thoughtful conversations, tangible tips, and relatable stories to help you unlock the power of your quiet leadership so you can thrive in a noisy, extroverted world.
Through the podcast, we will cover topics like how to build credibility, communicate clearly, empower your team and show up a strong leader, while still being the quiet and introverted person you are. We will tackle common struggles like imposter syndrome, fear of failure, speaking up and perfectionism, so you can stop sitting on the sidelines and finally step into your full potential as a quiet leader.
Episodes
85 episodes
84. It's OK to admit when you are stressed (and 4 ways I use to reduce stress)
In this episode, I talk about the unspoken overwhelm and stress that so many people are feeling, but that isn't said out loud enough. Have you ever felt pressured to look like you have it all together all the time, even when you feel uncertain?...
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Episode 84
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83. Tired & frustrated all the time because you haven't reached your goal? (me too! and here's what I'm doing about it)
Are you a high achiever? Do you have high expectations of yourself? Probably higher than what you'd expect of anyone else, right? If this is you and you are also working towards really BIG goals for yourself, I bet you get frustrated of not bei...
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Episode 83
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18:54
82. I'm heading into an exciting transition
In this super short episode I share some real-time reflections about where I'm at with The Lead Quietly Podcast and how I'm on the cusp of a transition for this podcast and this community. The last few months have been a period of pause and ref...
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Episode 82
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7:44
81. 3 things I'm doing while I navigate a season of pause (that are making me feel productive and more calm)
I'm in a season of pause right now, doing some re-evaluating and re-calibrating so I can set myself up for a success future. Pausing can be really uncomfortable because you feel like you should be doing something, and this has happened to me as...
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Episode 81
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33:25
80. Behind-the-scenes of my podcast
In this episode, I share why I started this podcast in the first place and the journey that brought me from idea to episode 80! I talk about: How it all started How I actually make the podcast each wee...
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Episode 80
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21:23
79. Reflections lately: Sharing 3 things I'm currently working on
This is a reflection episode, where I'm sharing 3 things that I'm currently working on personally in terms of my own personal growth. If you are interested in seeing what personal development actually looks like for someone else, that's what I'...
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Episode 79
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18:13
78. I started all of this because of loneliness
Do you ever feel lonely? Like you are the only one in your friend group or at work who is into personal development, or who wants to start a business, or do something more than the day-to-day? In this episode, I share about how a fe...
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Episode 78
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15:11
77. What if some goals aren't completely "solved"?
Before Christmas, I challenged myself to a small, but difficult goal. At the age of 45, I finally learned how to solve a Rubik's cube. This was something I had previously thought was impossible, and if you asked me years ago to solve one, I wou...
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Episode 77
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19:48
76. How is your 2025 going so far?
How is your 2025 going so far? In this episode, I'm sharing how mine is going a little slower and more unexpected than I thought, and I share some of the ways I'm working through it right now. Podcast referred to in the ...
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Episode 76
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12:51
75. When you have trouble expressing yourself
In this short episode, I share about 2 situations where you might be holding yourself back or not expressing yourself the way you want, and I know these are frustrating. I give some tips and encouragement for how to work through them. I hope yo...
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Episode 75
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14:11
74. The first time I realized I was living on autopilot
In this episode, I share about the moment I had about 20 years ago when I realized I was living my life on autopilot. I call it my "waking up moment" when I realized I was in the daily grind, doing the same things day after day, and something t...
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Episode 74
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16:02
73. Are you tired of always chasing more? (I am, and this is what I'm thinking about)
January isn't even over yet and I'm already losing steam for my 2025 goals. Are you? Are you tired of always needing to do more or to be more, even if you consider yourself a goal-oriented person? These questions prompted this epi...
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Episode 73
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25:52
72. More than one way to make an impact
I hope you enjoy this quick hit episode where I talk about the idea we can get in our minds that the only way to make an impact is through a business or through the paid work you do. There are so many ways you can make an impact, and I hope thi...
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Episode 72
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10:40
71. 4 ways to boost your self-awareness (and help you be a better leader)
In this episode, I am talking about self-awareness - a critical leadership skill that some leaders overlook. We tend to think that being a good leader means being the most outspoken or being an expert, but being more self-aware will give you an...
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Episode 71
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34:14
70. What I'm focusing on in 2025
Welcome to 2025 and to a new episode of The Lead Quietly Podcast. I'm happy to be back on the podcast after a lovely holiday break and some time off to rest and relax. In this episode I share: a brand new podcast i...
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69. What got me started and what keeps me going
In this quick episode, I share some reflections about the 1 thing that finally got me started to put myself out there and go after my dreams (and finally starting this podcast) and the 1 thing that keeps me motivated and not give up. <...
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Episode 69
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15:27
68. How to be a great communicator
I go deep into communication practices in this episode, talking about what the difference is between a good communicator and great one. I share the "formula" that I've learned over 20 years of working in the communications industry...
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Episode 68
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35:15
67. Are you willing to work on yourself?
In this episode, I talk about the idea of working on yourself and some of the pitfalls we can get into when we either do this too much, or not enough. I share some examples of how working on yourself can bring positive and sometimes surprising ...
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Episode 67
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25:50
66. Is it time for a reset?
Hello podcast listeners! In this episode I am sharing 2 strategies that I'm using for a bit of a reset on business, career and all things goals. Have you ever felt so caught up in the day to day busy-ness of life, that sometimes you can lose tr...
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Episode 66
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16:19
65. Focus on the input, not just the result and you'll feel more in control
In this episode, I talk about some differences between: thinking about doing something vs. actually doing it sort of doing something vs. really doing it focusing on the results vs. focusing on the in...
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Episode 65
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23:09
64. Communication is a vital leadership skill (and I bet you have it already)
In this episode, I talk about the value that our "softer" skills have in leadership roles, and sometimes we downplay how useful these skills are. When considering stepping into a leadership role, it's easy to think "but I'm not outspoken, I can...
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Episode 64
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22:59
63. This is where many of us are at (and it's not glamourous)
In this casual episode, I'm sharing the real deal on the conversations I'm having with other women who are chasing their goals in hopes of showing you that you are not alone and not behind. It's easy to think that everyone else has it all figur...
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Episode 63
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19:46
62. Are you too rigid in your thinking?
Have you ever thought, "that's impossible", "I can't do that", "it's not going to work", "I am not good at networking", "I started this so I have to finish it", or something along those lines? Rigid thinking is one form of overthin...
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Episode 62
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24:21
61. I've been craving deeper conversations and here's why
Today's episode is a quickie as I share some of what's been on my mind lately. I talk about how you can create what you wish existed, and one thing I've always felt was missing from my professional life was deeper conversations about real thing...
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Episode 61
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14:08
60. How to see yourself as a leader (even if you are quiet)
In this episode, I'm diving into how to see yourself as a leader and wanting to show you why you are already a leader, and you might not see it. Too often, we think we aren't leadership material if we lean toward the quiet, more introverted sid...
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Episode 60
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25:39