Hope for the Introvert

Episode 034 Show Notes: Victoria Lioznyansky Introduction Victoria Lioznyansky and Ben Woelk discuss public speaking for introverts and the secret to being a great presenter. LinkedIn Email Key concepts Public speaking for introverts Secrets to being a good presenter Introvert strengths and presentations Brilliant Speakers Academy Quotable As introverts, we have a lot of strengths, The post Episode 34: Victoria Lioznyansky–Public Speaking for Introverts appeared first on BenWoelk.com.

Episode 033 Show Notes: Victoria Lioznyansky Introduction Victoria Lioznyansky and Ben Woelk discuss starting a small business as an introvert, discussing her experiences with Nutty Scientists of Houston and the Brilliant Speakers Academy. LinkedIn Email Key concepts Building a business takes passion, skill, and discipline Introverts can be good at consultative sales STEAM or STEM-A The post Episode 033: Victoria Lioznyansky–Introverts and Starting a Business appeared first on BenWoelk.com.

Episode 032 Show Notes: Eeshita Grover Introduction Eeshita Grover and Ben Woelk discuss leveraging your introvert strengths in the workplace as a manager and to advance in your career. LinkedIn Email Key concepts Introverts have a heightened sense of empathy Introverts are analytical and process information internally, and often longer Introverts can appear to be The post Episode 032: Eeshita Grover–Leveraging Introvert Strengths appeared first on BenWoelk.com.

Episode 031 Show Notes: Eeshita Grover Introduction Eeshita Grover and Ben Woelk discuss the need to get out of your bubble to achieve your aspirations, the best placement of techcomm teams, and working in an open office setting. LinkedIn Email Key concepts Open workspace environments can be challenging for introverts Technical writers and engineers work The post Episode 031: Eeshita Grover–Getting Out of Your Bubble appeared first on BenWoelk.com.

Episode 030 Show Notes: Andrea Childress Introduction Andrea Childress and Ben Woelk discuss women in IT and Information Security leadership in Higher Education, her Women in Security panel presentation at the EDUCAUSE Security Professionals Conference, and strategies for overcoming the leadership gender gap. Note: Andrea is now UNK Chief Information Officer and University of Nebraska The post Episode 030: Andrea Childress–Women in IT and Information Security Leadership appeared first on BenWoelk.com.

Episode 029 Show Notes: Andrea Childress Introduction Andrea Childress and Ben Woelk discuss building social skills as an introvert, networking, and the importance of mentoring. Note: Andrea is now UNK Chief Information Officer and University of Nebraska Assistant Vice President for Information Technology Services . LinkedIn Email Twitter Key concepts You can improve social skills The post Episode 029: Andrea Childress–Building Social Skills and Networking appeared first on BenWoelk.com.

Episode 028 Show Notes: Megan Mack Introduction Megan Mack and Ben Woelk discuss the importance of improvisation exercises for introverts and building communication skills. Twitter Email Key concepts Improvisation skills help introverts Improv is about listening and reacting Introverts can be amazing improv facilitators Ben’s Introverts and Leadership class includes an improvisation workshop Mirroring helps The post Episode 28: Megan Mack–Introverts and Improvisation appeared first on BenWoelk.com.

Episode 027 Show Notes: Megan Mack Introduction Megan Mack and Ben Woelk talk about empathy, meaningful discourse and countering hate speech, not being the loudest voice in the room, and trusting your instincts. Twitter Email Key concepts Producing a WXXI radio program Advantages of not being the loudest voice in the room Turned your internal The post Episode 027: Megan Mack–Empathy and Meaningful Discourse appeared first on BenWoelk.com.

Episode 026 Show Notes: Ben Woelk Introduction Ben Woelk shares his article, “Follow the Yellow Brick Road: A Leadership Journey to the Emerald City.” Ben discusses the leadership lessons from the journey for the Scarecrow, a Rational leader, the Tin Woodman, an Idealist leader, and the Lion, an Artisan leader.   Key concepts The Wizard of The post Episode 026: Ben Woelk–Follow the Yellow Brick Road appeared first on BenWoelk.com.

Episode 025 Show Notes: Gabby Pascuzzi Introduction Gabby Pascuzzi and Ben Woelk talk about Survivor, being vulnerable with your emotions, leaning in to who you are, and the need for authenticity in the workplace. Twitter Key concepts Scary challenges show you what you’re capable of. We are prone to underestimating ourselves. You have to embrace The post Episode 025: Gabby Pascuzzi–Survivor, Vulnerability, and Authenticity appeared first on BenWoelk.com.

Episode 024 Show Notes: Gabby Pascuzzi Introduction Gabby Pascuzzi and Ben Woelk talk about the importance of vulnerability and openness in the workplace, empathy, and leaning into weakness. Twitter Key concepts Remote work can be challenging because so much of communication is non verbal. Vulnerability and openness can be a strength When you lean into The post Episode 024: Gabby Pascuzzi–Vulnerability and Leaning In appeared first on BenWoelk.com.

Episode 023 Show Notes: Tara Hughes Introduction Tara Hughes and Ben Woelk talk about impostor syndrome. and her presentation at the 2019 EDUCAUSE Security Professionals Conference. LinkedIn Email Twitter Key concepts A presentation can be a self improvement project Being vulnerable as a presenter can help the audience connect with you Even experts can struggle The post Episode 023: Tara Hughes–Impostor Syndrome appeared first on BenWoelk.com.

Episode 022 Show Notes: Tara Hughes Introduction Tara Hughes and Ben Woelk talk about their unexpected career paths as introverts with non-technical backgrounds working in Information Technology. LinkedIn Email Twitter Key concepts Emergency hires that become permanent positions INFJ and managing students Physical exercise and processing the day Imposter Syndrome and panic attacks Quotable My The post Episode 22: Tara Hughes–Unexpected Career Paths appeared first on BenWoelk.com.

Episode 021 Show Notes: Marcy Phelps Introduction Marcy Phelps and Ben Woelk talk about how knowing introvert strengths empowers introverted leaders. LinkedIn Marcy Phelps & Associates Key concepts Serving on a non-profit board Mentoring is a great form of leadership Mentoring benefits the mentor and the mentee Start your leadership journey by starting small Quotable The post Episode 021: Marcy Phelps–Introvert Strengths appeared first on BenWoelk.com.

Episode 020 Show Notes: Marcy Phelps Introduction Marcy Phelps and Ben Woelk talk about how she’s designing her career as a PI around her introversion, and networking at conferences. LinkedIn Marcy Phelps & Associates Key concepts Career goals may change when exposed to new options You can build a career that suits your temperament Conferences The post Episode 020: Marcy Phelps–Designing Your Career Around Your Introversion appeared first on BenWoelk.com.

Episode 019 Show Notes: Melanie Seibert Introduction Melanie Seibert and Ben Woelk chat about being surprised at the insights from StrengthsFinder and other inventories, and applying these insights in the workplace. LinkedIn Email Twitter Key concepts StrengthsFinder and other inventories You don’t always get what you want to The lingering impact of limiting statements Quotable The post Episode 019: Melanie Seibert: Applying Insights from Personality Inventories appeared first on BenWoelk.com.

Episode 018 Show Notes: Melanie Seibert Introduction Melanie Seibert and Ben Woelk chat about what it means to be a content strategist and collaboration as an introvert. LinkedIn Email Twitter Key concepts Content strategy Collaborative workspaces Creativity exercises Quotable So for an introvert, it’s really interesting to be expected to be in office during core The post Episode 018: Melanie Seibert–Collaboration as an Introvert appeared first on BenWoelk.com.

Episode 017 Show Notes: Roxy Greninger Introduction Roxy Greninger and Ben Woelk discuss living a life focused on others, the impact of childhood experiences, and finally–the impetus for the Hope for the Introvert podcast. LinkedIn Email Snapchat roxyloraine Key concepts Influencers Growing up and your circle Community Being exposed to diverse people Growing up as The post Episode 017: Roxy Greninger–A Life Lived for Others appeared first on BenWoelk.com.

Episode 016 Show Notes: Roxy Greninger Introduction Roxy Greninger and Ben Woelk discuss Roxy’s role as a culture consultant and being the brightest part of someone’s day. LinkedIn Email Snapchat roxyloraine Key concepts Changing a business culture Re-engineering content StrengthsFinder Being intentional Being the brightest spot of someone’s day Quotable You need to be intentional The post Episode 016: Roxy Greninger–Culture Consultant and Brightest Part appeared first on BenWoelk.com.

Episode 015 Show Notes: Roxy Greninger Introduction Roxy Greninger and Ben Woelk discuss Roxy’s work with Growing Your Circle and her experience at Spectrum 2018 of finding her tribe.   LinkedIn Email Snapchat roxyloraine Key concepts Grow Your Circle Outgoing introverts Unexpected benefits of attending a conference Quotable I think that people don’t always have a The post Episode 015: Roxy Greninger–Growing Your Circle appeared first on BenWoelk.com.

Episode 014 Show Notes: Ben Woelk Introduction Ben Woelk discusses lessons learned on his introvert’s journey to leadership. This post is based on an article previously published on October 17, 2016 in the EDUCAUSE Review: The Professional Commons Blog and on benwoelk.com. LinkedIn Email Key concepts Self understanding is the key for being a good leader Identify The post Episode 014: Ben Woelk–Lessons Learned on an Introvert’s Journey to Leadership appeared first on BenWoelk.com.

Episode 013 Show Notes: Helen Harbord Introduction Helen Harbord and Ben Woelk discuss the differences between doing presentations, acting, and the value of improv training.   LinkedIn Email Key concepts Acting is not the same as presenting The value of improv training The value of professional organizations Being yourself Talking to two or three is easier The post Episode 013: Helen Harbord–Acting, Presenting, and Improv appeared first on BenWoelk.com.

Episode 012 Show Notes: Helen Harbord Introduction Helen Harbord and Ben Woelk discuss the impact of culture on temperament,  and how Americans, Brits, extroverts, and introverts behave in meetings.   LinkedIn Email Key concepts Culture and Temperament Introverts and Extroverts in Meetings Quotable I think when people talk about introverts it tends to often have a The post Episode 012: Helen Harbord–Culture, Temperament, and Meeting Behavior appeared first on BenWoelk.com.

Episode 011 Show Notes: Janine Rowe Introduction Janine Rowe and Ben Woelk discuss the importance of introvert role models, Matilda, Eighth Grade, and a couple of painful public experiences we had as introverts.   LinkedIn Email Key concepts Influencing and leading Classroom superlatives Role models Quotable I remember so clearly–the day that I found out my The post Episode 011: Janine Rowe–Introvert Role Models appeared first on BenWoelk.com.

Episode 010 Show Notes: Janine Rowe Introduction Janine Rowe and Ben Woelk discuss neurodiversity and career counseling, MBTI, career choice and finding your niche, and presentations.  LinkedIn Email Key concepts Neurodiversity MBTI Preparing for presentations Quotable Neurodiverse students and diverse individuals–that really refers to individuals who have some variance in how they learn and think The post Episode 010: Janine Rowe–Neurodiversity and Finding Your Niche appeared first on BenWoelk.com.

Episode 009 Show Notes: Jennifer Kahnweiler Introduction Jennifer Kahnweiler and Ben Woelk chat about introvert champions, the 2nd edition of The Introverted Leader, diversity and introverts in the workplace, and the four Ps of introverted leadership–Prepare, Present, Push, and Practice. LinkedIn Email Twitter Instagram Key concepts An extrovert championing introverts The four Ps of introverted The post Episode 009: Jennifer Kahnweiler–Introvert Champions appeared first on BenWoelk.com.

Episode 008 Show Notes: Kirk St. Amant Introduction Kirk St. Amant and Ben Woelk discuss what it’s like being “on” as an introvert, and his introvert strengths of being a reflective listener and being able to tease out details to help people focus and express their ideas. Kirk has some interesting comments on public speaking The post Episode 008: Kirk St Amant–Reflective Listener and Leader appeared first on BenWoelk.com.

Episode Show Notes 007: Kirk St. Amant Introduction Prof. Kirk St. Amant and Ben Woelk discuss what it’s like to be an introvert in the classroom, how we engage students, and the role of popular culture in teaching. We also discuss how we adapt to the absence of in-person feedback mechanisms in webinars and online The post Episode 007: Kirk St Amant–The Introvert in the Classroom appeared first on BenWoelk.com.

Alisa Bonsignore is the principal of Clarifying Complex Ideas, a strategic communications consultancy in the Bay Area with clients around the world. We discuss thought leadership, volunteering, the leadership journey, and career growth. Visit HopefortheIntrovert.com for show notes, transcripts, and additional content. The post Episode 006: Alisa Bonsignore–Growing as a Leader appeared first on BenWoelk.com.

Alisa Bonsignore is the principal of Clarifying Complex Ideas, a strategic communications consultancy in the Bay Area with clients around the world. We discuss public speaking and the stress and value of Q&A, and how her INFJ temperament type affects her roles. Visit HopefortheIntrovert.com for show notes, transcripts, and additional content. The post Episode 005: Alisa Bonsignore–Public Speaker appeared first on BenWoelk.com.

Alisa Bonsignore is the principal of Clarifying Complex Ideas, a strategic communications consultancy in the Bay Area with clients around the world. We discuss how and why she transitioned from a corporate job to becoming a solo entrepreneur and the challenges she faces as an introvert in that role. We also chat about overcoming reticence in meetings. Visit HopefortheIntrovert.com for show notes, transcripts, and additional content. The post Episode 004: Alisa Bonsignore–Introverted Entrepreneur appeared first on BenWoelk.com.

Joanna Grama is a senior consultant for Vantage Technology Consulting Group where she specializes in advising clients on information security, privacy, and risk management issues. In part two of this two-part podcast, Joanna and I discuss how meetings can be challenging for introverts and how she's become a leader and influencer. Visit HopefortheIntrovert.com for show notes, transcripts, and additional content. The post Episode 003: Joanna Grama–Leader and Influencer appeared first on BenWoelk.com.

Joanna Grama is a senior consultant for Vantage Technology Consulting Group where she specializes in advising clients on information security, privacy, and risk management issues. Joanna and I discuss the challenges of working at home, her introvert strengths, and our progressions as public speakers. Visit HopefortheIntrovert.com for show notes, transcript, and additional content. The post Episode 002: Joanna Grama–Networking and Public Speaking appeared first on BenWoelk.com.

Sara Feldman is a content experience strategist at MindTouch. We discuss her role, and what it's like for her as a leader and influencer in the workplace and as a leader of the STC San Diego community. Topics include how she recoups energy, planning ahead for carving out recovery time, pre-charging before a grueling stretch of interacting with others, meeting strategies, and how being a leader actually helps when attending networking events. Visit HopefortheIntrovert.com for show notes, transcripts, and additional content. The post Episode 001: Sara Feldman–Life As An Introverted Leader appeared first on BenWoelk.com.