Podcast appearances and mentions of ben woelk

Have you ever doubted your ability to lead because you don't fit the extroverted stereotype that most people associate with leadership?  You're not alone! In this episode host David Hall welcomes guest Ben Woelk, a mentor, coach, and introverted leader. Ben shares his own journey to leadership as an introvert, and talks about how he discovered and mastered leadership skills as well as how he uses his strengths and leadership role to help others in the workplace along their journeys. Join us as we discuss how introverts can be effective leaders, the importance of understanding your own unique strengths, and how to create a sense of belonging in virtual workspaces. Tune in to learn valuable lessons in leadership, especially for introverts and be strong.- - - Ben Woelk, CISSP, CPTC, is Governance, Awareness, and Training Manager for the Information Security Office at the Rochester Institute of Technology. Ben teaches an RIT course on Introverts and Leadership, created the Hope for the Introvert podcast. He advocates for, coaches, and mentors introverted leaders and is a frequent speaker and workshop facilitator at conferences.Contact Ben:Website: BenWoelk.comSocials: LinkedIn- - -Other resources mentioned in this episode:Susan Cain - Quiet (book)Susan Cain's Ted TalkDavid Keirsey - Please Understand Me II (book)Website: Keirsey.comAlan Alda - If I Understood You, Would I Have This Look On My Face?: My Adventures in the Art and Science of Relating and Communicating (book) Daniel Coyle - The Culture Code (book) MyersBriggs Typefinder AssessmentClifton Strengths Assessment - (The book includes a free code to take the assessment. NOTE there is also a newer version for youth ages 10-14 )- - -Contact the Host of the Quiet and Strong Podcast:David Hall Author, Speaker, Educator, Podcaster quietandstrong.comGobio.link/quietandstrongdavid [at] quietandstrong.com Take the FREE Personality Assessment: Typefinder Personality Assessment Follow David on your favorite social platform: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn Get David's book:Minding Your Time: Time Management, Productivity, and Success, Especially for Introverts You may also like:Quiet & Strong Merchandise

Ben Woelk, a governance awareness and training manager at the Rochester Institute of Technology, will lead an online workshop for Educuase on “Creating a Campus Culture of Security and Privacy” starting later this month. https://events.educause.edu/courses/2023/creating-a-campus-culture-of-security-and-privacy https://er.educause.edu/blogs/2019/9/wind-trees-and-security-awareness http://hopefortheintrovert.com/ Hear more from the higher education information technology community every two weeks on the Cutting EDge podcast. Listen here. https://edscoop.com/cutting-edge-podcast/

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.

Ben Woelk, technical communicator and Information Security Office Program Manager at the Rochester Institute of Technology, talks about being an introverted leader and how it's changed his career and his passion. Ben Woelk Mentioned during this episode Ben Woelk on Twitter STC Philadelphia Metro Conduit conference STC Rochester Slack STC Community Affairs Committee CAC Educause Hannah Morgan, the Career Sherpa Quiet - Susan Cain Susan Cain's TED talk Mathematical word problems for introverts STC Certified Professional Technical Communicator program Blink - Malcolm Gladwell Jesus, CEO - Laurie Beth Jones TechSoup Ben Woelk on LinkedIn

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