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If you've ever thought, "I'm too introverted to market myself," I want you to know something: You're not. Being an introvert doesn't mean you can't build a successful coaching business. It simply means you'll build it differently. For years, I believed I had to become someone else to be successful. I thought I had to be louder, more outgoing, and constantly "on" if I wanted clients to find me. But what I've learned after more than 15 years in business is this: Your depth is your greatest advantage. In this episode, I'm sharing the strategies that helped me move beyond my fear of visibility, how I practiced showing up before I felt ready, and why introverts often make the very best coaches. We'll talk about online and offline marketing, creating content without burnout, building genuine relationships, and using your natural strengths to attract ideal clients. If you've been hiding because marketing feels uncomfortable, this episode will help you step into your visibility without sacrificing who you are.   In This Episode, We Cover: Why introverts make exceptional coaches How to overcome the fear of being visible The 30-day video challenge that changed my business Why empathy is one of the greatest sales skills How to create content without feeling overwhelmed The difference between being authentic and oversharing Why storytelling builds trust faster than marketing tactics Using long-form content to create weeks of social media posts The importance of email marketing for coaches Online and offline networking strategies for introverts Creating boundaries that protect your energy Why consistency matters more than perfection   A Message I Want You to Hear You don't need to become an extrovert to build a successful business. You simply need the courage to let people see you. Your quiet nature isn't holding you back. Your fear is. And fear becomes smaller every time you practice showing up.   Why Introverts Have a Unique Advantage Many people assume successful marketing belongs to the loudest person in the room. I don't believe that's true. Introverts naturally listen deeply. They ask thoughtful questions. They build meaningful relationships instead of surface-level connections. Those are the exact qualities that create incredible coaches. People don't buy because someone is the loudest. They buy because they feel understood.   Visibility Is a Skill—Not a Personality Trait Talking on camera didn't come naturally to me. I practiced. One of the best things I ever did was complete a 30-day video challenge. I recorded videos, watched them back, improved little by little, and slowly became more comfortable sharing my message. Confidence didn't come first. Practice did.   Create Content Your Way You don't have to go live every day. You don't have to dance on social media. You don't have to chase every trend. Instead: Record one long-form video each week. Turn it into short clips. Write thoughtful blog posts. Send a weekly email. Share meaningful stories. Repurpose your best content. Consistency beats complexity every time.   Why Storytelling Creates Clients Facts educate. Stories connect. Your future clients want to know why you became a coach. What you've overcome. How your experiences shaped your method. The moments that changed your life often become the moments that inspire someone else to trust you. Don't hide your story. It's one of your greatest marketing assets.   Protect Your Energy One of the biggest lessons I've learned is that your energy is part of your business strategy. Set office hours. Batch your content. Protect your mornings. Schedule recovery time. Create boundaries that allow you to serve others without burning yourself out. Your business should support your life—not consume it.   Your Action Step Choose one platform. Commit to showing up consistently for the next 30 days. Don't worry about perfection. Don't compare yourself to anyone else. Focus on helping one person each time you create content. That's how confidence is built.   Final Thoughts Your business doesn't need a louder version of you. It needs the real you. Your empathy. Your depth. Your ability to listen. Your willingness to share your story. Those qualities are exactly what your future clients are searching for. Keep showing up. Your message matters.   Resources Are you a health coach looking for done-for-you content? Visit yourhealthcoachbiz.com and save 40% using code GO40. Launch your podcast or get full podcast management services through The Healthy Hustle Podcast Agency. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelafeldman Website: https://rachelafeldman.com

In this episode of FP&A Unlocked, hosts Paul Barnhurst and Glenn Snyder sit down with Josette Ferrer to discuss one of the most overlooked skills in finance: networking. While many finance professionals focus on technical expertise, Josette explains why building genuine relationships is essential for career growth, leadership development, mentorship, and long-term success. Josette Ferrer is the Founder and Managing Director of Clairent Advisors, a valuation and business advisory firm specializing in business and intellectual property valuations. She also serves as President of the San Francisco Bay Area chapter of Financial Executives International (FEI) and is actively involved with organizations including How Women Lead, ProVisors, the American Society of Appraisers, and several executive leadership communities.Expect to Learn:Why networking should start long before you need your next opportunityHow to choose the right networking organizations for your career goalsSimple strategies introverts can use to build meaningful professional relationshipsWhy mentoring and networking naturally go hand in handHere are a few relevant quotes from the episode:"Networking isn't transactional, it's about giving, helping, and building relationships." - Josette Ferrer"You don't need a title to add value; small gestures can create lasting connections." - Josette FerrerNetworking is a crucial skill for FP&A professionals, enabling stronger relationships, mentorship, and career growth. Starting early and engaging genuinely helps build trust and opportunities over time. Remember, networking is about giving and adding value, not just seeking benefits for yourself.Follow Josette Ferrer:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josetteferrer/Follow Glenn Snyder:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/glennsnyder/Earn Your CPE CreditFor CPE credit, please go to earmarkcpe.com, listen to the episode, download the app, answer a few questions, and earn your CPE certification. To earn education credits for the FPAC Certificate, take the quiz on earmark and contact Paul Barnhurst for further details.In Today's Episode:[00:00] – Trailer[04:22] – What Great FP&A Looks Like[12:36] – Choosing the Right Networking Group[21:23] – Why You Should Start Networking Early[27:39] – Building and Maintaining Your Professional Network[33:18] – Networking Strategies for Introverts[41:21] – The Power of Mentorship[52:05] – Final Networking Advice for Finance Professionals

Success in business isn't built through perfect circumstances. It's built through consistent action, meaningful relationships, and the willingness to grow. Veronique shares the personal and professional lessons that transformed her business and offers practical strategies anyone can apply, whether they're just getting started or developing a growing team. Veronique Gosselin Golloher is a Diamond doTERRA leader from Canada who has spent more than a decade helping families improve their wellness while mentoring leaders across her organization. Her passion for service, leadership, and personal growth has helped thousands of people experience greater freedom through doTERRA. Key Takeaways Sales become natural when you see them as serving people rather than selling products. Consistent conversations and simple daily actions create long-term business growth. Strong leaders are often developed from engaged customers who already love the products. Protect your vision, strengthen your mindset, and don't let temporary setbacks determine your future.

Feel like you can't have anyone over because your house is currently decorated in a style known as Kid Chaos? You're not alone! In our summer series, Raising Them Well, check out the reasons to model hospitality beyond the mess and how to get in the mindset for it!Show Notes: https://bit.ly/49XSxeFTakeaways:Hospitality connects people and is a way to show love.It's important to redefine hospitality beyond entertaining.Cultural pressures can hinder our ability to practice hospitality.Setting boundaries is essential for healthy hospitality.Authenticity in hospitality leads to deeper connections.Women often bear the mental load of hospitality tasks.Introverts and extroverts experience hospitality differently.Throwing off expectations can enhance the hospitality experience.God calls us to practice hospitality regardless of our skills.The journey of hospitality is about being true to oneself. I'm not carrying that torch alone.We have to look at our calendars.Set that up at the beginning.Take the stress off of yourself.Potluck it up, man.A coffee meetup in the front yard.Opening our resources to be hospitable.Using your resources to build those connections.We can distract ourselves away from what the point is.I want to focus on and he's like, Oh, if it was dirty.Sound bites:"It's not about trying to be Martha Stewart""I'm not carrying that torch alone.""We have to look at our calendars.""Set that up at the beginning.""Take the stress off of yourself.""Potluck it up, man.""A coffee meetup in the front yard.""Opening our resources to be hospitable."Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Hospitality and Connection01:53 Redefining Hospitality: From Entertaining to Authenticity04:58 Cultural Pressures and Expectations in Hospitality10:06 Overcoming Anxiety and Setting Boundaries in Hospitality18:51 Navigating Different Personalities in Hospitality21:56 Navigating Hospitality with Family Dynamics22:47 Planning and Preparation for Hospitality24:56 The Power of Potlucks and Delegation26:55 Innovative Approaches to Hosting27:53 Hospitality Beyond the Home29:38 Building Relationships Through Shared Experiences31:33 Creating Presence Over Perfection33:23 Teamwork in Hospitality35:57 Setting Expectations in Co-Hosting37:33 Connecting with the AudienceKeywords: hospitality, connection, authenticity, cultural pressures, boundaries, introverts, extroverts, community, anxiety, expectations, hospitality, family dynamics, planning, potluck, hosting, relationships, presence, teamwork, expectations, community

Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with Wednesdays on Whidbey & your host, Diane Wyzga. I'm often asked: “What brought you to Whidbey Island?” It's a standard ice breaker question here. My cheeky response is: A ferry brought me; ferries being a mode of transportation among the Washington islands. Many folks come here, vacation, fall in love, and return to claim their spot. Not me. It wasn't love at first sight. In truth, I washed up on the shores of Whidbey Island. My relationship with this place is more like an arranged marriage than falling-head-over-heels in love. An arranged marriage flips the traditional hook-up, dating, live together, get married sequence. Matchmakers introduce the partners, a wedding occurs, and love and intimacy are expected to develop afterward during marriage. While Hollywood movies often frame relationships around immediate romance, arranged marriages rely on a partnership built on shared foundations where emotional bonds grow over time. It's a pragmatic mindset requiring work and compromise that helps offset early disillusionment when one person's habits rub up against the other's expectations.     Unlike the traditional scenario where attraction might peak during a “honeymoon phase” the gradual growth of friendship, love, and meeting milestones together sets up a long-term companionship supported by those strong ties.   Just like our marriages, traditional or arranged, the place we live shapes our identities, behaviors, and well-being. Places we live—like the tides— direct our attention, movement, social interactions, personal growth and development. The community molds our sense of culture, belonging, what is normal, expected, possible and accepted. In ways large and small place fundamentally influences our daily routines, opportunities, and personality. After almost a decade in this semi-rural place, with all the highs and lows that come with starting anew in unfamiliar surroundings how have I come to love thee, Whidbey? Let me count the ways.   There's the cool Pacific Northwest climate, the landscape of old growth forests, farms and farmer's markets, abundant wildlife (sometimes too abundant in the garden), a slower pace because of narrow, winding 2-lane roads and reduced speed limits, the November to May Rain Festival that turns our attention and activities quietly inward. Ours is a deliberate lifestyle. We don't have malls or the hustle and bustle of city streets, or easy access to stuff one can get over in AmeriKa. Of course, that means we rely on ourselves and each other, especially when the power goes out and the hum of generators fills the night sky. Ours is a deceivingly robust community of varied social fabrics, politics, spirituality, intellects and economics. We support writers, artists, hikers, fisherfolk, entrepreneurs, farmers, poets, seniors, educators, and volunteers. Every meeting and gathering comes with a potluck. Yes, it can take time to find your people in a tight-knit rural place, but it's also a matter of stepping out the door, inviting people to share your front porch, building connections, building trust, learning tolerance for others. By and large people on Whidbey are friendly, welcoming, smart, clever, willing to shed big city ways to make room for patience. Maybe even understanding because we do not see all things the same way.   Ours hosts a plethora of outdoor spaces, free public transport, and the most wonderful library system that is the hub of our social connectedness. Sure the prices are higher than most, we do struggle to make ends meet, healthcare service could be better, and ferry schedule might be sketchy at times; but I knew I belonged when people greeted me by name in the grocery store or ACE Hardware or I was invited to begin teaching story courses for adults. Don't get me wrong. Whidbey Island is not unlike your community. It's not all rainbows and rhubarb pie here. We have our share of folks who behave like dumbshits. But for every person who behaves like a dumbshit there's a dozen who are truly kind and decent. That's the bit to remember because despite the ups and downs a time must come when you agree with yourself to set aside feelings of uncertainty, venture out, expand your horizons, engage with your new found community. As an introvert's introvert the idea of making a coffee date was not in my toolkit; but once I did step out it became easier and I learned that others were just waiting to be invited. This place called Whidbey Island is the place I live; even more important are the people I'm still coming to know who are shaping who I am. “But now that I am in love with a place that doesn't care how I look and if I am happy, happy is how I look and that's all.” *** Question: What is it about the place you live that has charmed and shaped you? *** Weathering ~  by Fleur Adcock "My face catches the wind from the snow line and flushes with a flush that will never wholly settle. Well, that was a metropolitan vanity, wanting to look young forever, to pass. I was never a pre-Raphaelite beauty and only pretty enough to be seen with a man who wanted to be seen with a passable woman. But now that I am in love with a place that doesn't care how I look and if I am happy, happy is how I look and that's all. My hair will grow grey in any case, my nails chip and flake, my waist thicken, and the years work all their usual changes. If my face is to be weather beaten as well, it's little enough lost for a year among the lakes and vales where simply to look out my window at the high pass makes me indifferent to mirrors and to what my soul may wear over its new complexion." You're invited: “Come for the stories - stay for the magic!” Speaking of magic, subscribe & spread this episode  with a generous 5-star review & comment—it helps us all—& join us next time! AND!  Stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website during reconstruction, email me [info@quartermoonstoryarts.net] to arrange a no-obligation Discovery Call, and stay current with me as Quarter Moon Story Arts on Substack. Stories From Women Who Walk Production Team Podcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story Arts Music: Mer's Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron Music ALL content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved. Enjoy my work? 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Lindsey Medenwaldt is an assistant professor of business and economics at Northwestern College in Iowa. Lindsey has written two books: Bridge-Building Apologetics and her recent (co-authored with Dr. Douglas Groothuis) What If Jesus Is Right? will be released in August 2026. Lindsey engages extensively on the topics of apologetics and worldview as a writer, editor, teacher, and speaker. She has a Jurist Doctorate, a masters in public administration, and a masters in apologetics and ethics from Denver Seminary.Time Stamps:00:00 Introduction 01:42 How Lindsay Became an Apologist06:20 When you Don't Know the Answer07:49 Apologetics without being Argumentative11:32 Making friends as Adults 14:20 Evangelism for Introverts 26:20 Moving from Small Talk to Big Faith Conversations 30:06 Evangelism on a Plane 35:47 When you can't Figure out what to say 40:36 Political Division and Evangelism 45:49 Social Media and A.I impact on Relationships 49:37 Gen Z, Relationships, and Human Connection57:39 What if Jesus was Right? Biblical reliability matters See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What if the villain isn't high cortisol, but low? Does the idea of relaxing make you cringe? Erin Kinney, ND, is a Naturopathic Doctor who specializes in helping type A patients use cortisol as a currency to generate energy, handle stress, heal, & perform. She is also the author of The Cortisol Cure: The Secret to Resetting Your Stress Response, Boosting Energy & Feeling Better Than Ever. In this episode, she describes two patients with wacked out cortisol (is this YOU?), the relationship of burnout & cortisol, how to understand your HRV, if your fasting & exercise could be making your stress worse, when stress is GOOD, free tips to rebalance your stress hormones & how to find the right doctor to work with you If you liked this episode, you'll also like episode 61: REDUCING STRESS THROUGH BREATHING: HACKS FOR THE NON-HIPPY Guest:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dr-kinney-show/id1547023817 https://a.co/d/06TmZ6hw https://www.thekinneyclinic.com/about-dr-erin-kinney https://www.instagram.com/TheKinneyClinichttps://www.facebook.com/TheKinneyClinic Sponsors: https://www.historicpensacola.org/about-us/  4:20 What your labs should say6:58 The cortisol bank account9:06 The real ideal numbers11:34 Introvert vs extrovert stress14:28 CGM spikes as a clue16:10 What HRV is really telling you23:51 Two muscles: stress and rest25:21 Mold, trauma, and fight or flight27:14 The 90/10 rule31:15 Is burnout just low cortisol?31:51 The top 3 culprits37:29 Meditation and the off switch39:31 The compressed vagus nerve43:30 Why exercise isn't relaxing44:30 Are you overtraining?45:17 Fasting: his vs hers47:22 Alcohol, weed, and your bank account48:57 Free tips you can use today53:24 Finding the right doctorRequest to join my private Facebook Group, MFR Curious Insiders: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BAt3bpwJC/Follow me in all the places:https://www.meredithforreal.com/  https://www.instagram.com/the_curiousintrovert/ meredith@meredithforreal.comhttps://www.youtube.com/meredithforreal https://www.facebook.com/curiousintrovert

Have you ever wondered how introverts can harness their constant stream of ideas for greater productivity and success? In this episode of the Quiet And Strong Podcast, host David Hall explores practical strategies tailored to the unique strengths of introverts. You'll discover how creating the right kind of space can lead to innovative solutions, why taking breaks can actually produce your best ideas, and the importance of consistently capturing your thoughts before they slip away.Listen as David Hall shares personal examples, highlights the achievements of famous introverts, and breaks down simple yet powerful practices for managing ideas, boosting productivity, and turning mental noise into actionable strategy. Whether you're an idea machine or seeking clarity in your daily workflow, this episode will inspire you to embrace your natural strengths, develop effective habits, and achieve more with ease.Tune in, empower your introverted gifts, and be strong.Episode Link: QuietandStrong.com/286Send us Fan MailSupport the show- - -Contact the Host of the Quiet and Strong Podcast:David HallAuthor, Speaker, Educator, Podcasterquietandstrong.comGobio.link/quietandstrongdavid [at] quietandstrong.comNOTE: This post may contain affiliate links. I may earn a commission if you make a purchase, at no extra cost to you.Take the FREE Personality Assessment: Typefinder Personality AssessmentFollow David on your favorite social platform:Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube Get David's book:Minding Your Time: Time Management, Productivity, and Success, Especially for IntrovertsGet Quiet & Strong Merchandise

Ever come home from vacation needing a vacation? Welcome to my San Diego disaster!This family road trip had everything...cockroach-infested hotels, overpriced California breakfast, Comic-Con traffic, raw sewage at the beach, impossible parking, overpriced tourist traps, and enough chaos to make me swear off road trips forever.In this episode, I break down one of the worst vacations I've ever had. From bargain motels where the bugs apparently pay rent, to breakfast restaurants trying way too hard, to Southern California crowds that somehow made Disneyland seem relaxing.We'll talk about: Why cheap hotels aren't actually cheap.  The breakfast that offended both my wallet and my taste buds.  Comic-Con turning San Diego into complete gridlock.  Theme parks, lockers, sweaty strangers, and overpriced food.  Why Panda Express ended up being one of the best meals of the trip.  The beach... featuring sunburn and sewage.  The moment we packed up at night after discovering more roaches in our room.  And why the best part of the entire vacation was driving home at 3 AM.If you've ever suffered through a family vacation that looked amazing in the brochure but turned into an expensive endurance test, this episode is for you.Sometimes the destination isn't the problem...Sometimes the destination is California.Topics: family vacation, San Diego, California travel, road trips, hotel horror stories, bad hotels, cockroaches, Comic-Con, Legoland California, Mission Bay, Coronado Island, Southern California, travel fails, tourist traps, breakfast restaurants, theme parks, beach vacations, comedy podcast, observational comedy, stand-up comedy, travel disasters, family travel, funny stories, road trip disasters, hotel reviews, California crowds, vacation gone wrong, travel rant, comedy storytelling, podcast, humor.

Have you ever carried a dream for so long that it stopped feeling exciting and started feeling heavy?Maybe you told people about it.Maybe you planned it in your head for months or even years.Maybe you still want it, but every time you think about starting, you feel pressure instead of peace.In this episode, I'm talking about how to revive a dead dream and how to know if the dream is still yours to pursue.Sometimes dreams do not die because we forgot about them.Sometimes they die because the weight of our own expectations becomes too much to carry.The longer we wait, the more pressure we feel to make the dream impressive, polished, and successful right away.And that pressure can make it even harder to begin.In this episode, I share a simple way to think about the dreams you have been carrying.Sometimes the way to wake up a dead dream is to stop talking about it and finally do the smallest version of it.So if there is something in your heart that has felt too heavy to start, I hope this episode encourages you to pause, pay attention, and take one tiny step.Maybe your dead dream is not really dead.Maybe it just needs room to breathe again.Thanks for being here! If you'd like to support the show, please visit buymeacoffee.com/remiroy to give a one-time or monthly gift. And if you can't give financially right now? A rating, a review, or simply sharing the show with a friend goes such a long way.Thank you for being here. I see you. I appreciate you.Support the showContact UsAsk a question or leave a comment, visit shepact.com/voicemailFollow me on Instagram at instagram.com/remiroyEmail us: thedrivenintrovert@shepact.comEnjoying the podcast?Share the podcast with a friend: shepact.com/TDIPodcastLeave a review: We'd appreciate it if you could WRITE a review for us. Your support and feedback mean a lot to us. Thank you!For the driven introvert, the introvert leader, the lonely introvert, introvert entrepreneurs, the confident Introvert, dreamers, faith driven entrepreneur, passionate leaders and anyone who wants to close the gap between where they are and where they need to be. We discuss Leadership for Introverts, career development for introverts, introvert success, introvert success strategies, networking for the introvert, and other pertinent issues to help you as an introvert grow personally and professionally.  

Setting boundaries isn't about shutting people out, it's about protecting your time, energy, and well-being. Brain Lady Julie explores the neuroscience behind healthy boundaries, why saying "no" can feel so difficult, and how to communicate your needs with confidence and without guilt.Tune in for science-backed insights and practical strategies to help you protect your peace and build healthier relationships.Connect with Brain Lady JulieDo you have a great question or topic you'd like Brain Lady Julie to cover? Think you'd be a great guest? Message our producer Kelli@BrainLadySpeaker.com and let us know.PLEASE NOTE: The information contained in this podcast is not at any time and for any reason meant to replace the guidance and/or treatment of any health professional. Whether it be a medical doctor, psychologist, psychotherapist, or anyone in the medical field. If you are under the care of such a health professional, remember this is an “added value” and not designed to replace any care you are currently under.

We collect leadership ideas from everywhere: books, training courses, articles, mentors, bosses, colleagues and the occasional painful lesson delivered by experience. The problem is that we rarely collect these ideas in one place. They arrive randomly over many years, and we forget more than we retain. We may recognise a useful principle when we hear it, nod wisely and then promptly return to doing exactly what we were doing before. Here are seven leadership principles we already know but probably need to remember. In Part Two, we will continue with principles eight through sixteen. Should Leaders Focus on Strengths or Weaknesses? The first step towards leadership success is identifying your strengths and deliberately building on them. That is not what most of us do, though, is it? We usually focus on what we are doing badly. We replay mistakes, analyse weaknesses and beat ourselves up because we are not perfect. All of that keeps us looking backwards. Naturally, leaders cannot ignore weaknesses that are hurting the team or damaging results. However, leadership development should not become an endless repair job. We also need to ask where we already perform well and how we can create even more value from those capabilities. Perhaps you are good at setting direction, developing people, winning trust, communicating through uncertainty or making tough decisions. These strengths are leadership assets. Use them consciously rather than treating them as accidental. Do now: Write down your three strongest leadership capabilities and decide where you will apply each one more deliberately. What Really Builds Trust in Leadership? Trust is built when leaders are fair, keep their promises and do the right thing even when nobody would blame them for taking the easier option. Communication is built on trusting relationships, but what actually creates that trust? Fairness is a major part of it. Employees, vendors and clients are always watching how we behave when pressure, money and competing interests enter the picture. During the COVID period, we had access to international pricing for one of our training programmes. That price was higher than what we normally charged locally. We could easily have taken the extra money, and in those very straitened times, the cash would have been welcome. But where is the trust if we do that? Trust also means doing what you say you will do, when you say you will do it and in the way you promised. That sounds easy. It is not. Busy schedules, shifting priorities and unexpected problems all get in the way. Regardless, leaders have to keep their eyes on integrity and follow their true-north values. Do now: Review the commitments you have made recently. Is there anything you promised but have not yet delivered? Can a Leader Force Employees to Be Motivated? Motivation cannot be forced. People have to want to do a good job, and the leader's role is to help create the conditions for that motivation. Imagine a cartoon boss screaming, "Be motivated! Be motivated! Be motivated!" so loudly that the employees' hair is blowing backwards. Ridiculous, obviously. Yet many managers are not doing anything much more sophisticated. They push harder, repeat the target, add pressure and wonder why people are not suddenly overflowing with enthusiasm. A better starting point is alignment. What does the individual value? What does the enterprise value? Where can those interests connect? One employee may want advancement. Another may want recognition, professional mastery, security, flexibility or the chance to work on something meaningful. Leaders need to understand those individual motivations and help employees see how strong performance can move them towards their own goals. Here is the million-dollar question: do you know the goals and values of each staff member? And do you keep checking? Goals change. Do now: Ask each person what they most want to achieve professionally over the next twelve months. Why Must a Leader's Interest in People Be Genuine? Genuine interest strengthens relationships because people can quickly detect the difference between real curiosity and fake friendliness. The key word is "genuine". This is not about pretending to care because you want something. It is not a technique to secure cooperation, win a sale or encourage someone to work harder. We have all seen the opposite. Someone is charming while they expect a generous tip and then looks visibly disappointed when the amount is not sufficient. In Japan, there is also the eigyo smile—the fake "sales smile" used to help win business. The mouth is smiling, but the rest of the person is not involved. Leaders make the same mistake when they ask polite questions while clearly waiting for their turn to talk. People are fascinating. When we show pure curiosity, we learn far more about their experiences, concerns, motivations and ambitions. They also sense that the interaction is genuine. As leaders, let's be curious. Do now: Ask someone a question today simply because you are interested in the answer, not because you need anything from them. Why Is Empathy Essential for Modern Leaders? Empathy helps leaders understand the world affecting another person instead of judging everything from inside their own world. Deadlines, targets, quotas, emails, bills and endless meetings—the rough and tumble of business is relentless. It is easy to become completely consumed by our own pressures. When that happens, we forget that everyone around us is dealing with a different set of circumstances. I once watched a company owner networking vigorously at an event. Another guest made a snide comment about what the owner was doing. Maybe that guest sailed through the pandemic completely unscathed. The company owner, however, had been clinging on by the fingernails. The networking was not vanity or attention-seeking. It was an attempt to keep the business alive. That is what happens when we focus entirely on ourselves. We judge visible behaviour without understanding the invisible circumstances behind it. For leaders, that is a disaster. This is especially true when talented employees can easily jump ship if they do not feel they are being understood or looked after. Empathy is not an occasional activity. As leaders, we had better become empathetic if we want to succeed in modern business. Do now: Before criticising someone's attitude or performance, ask what may be happening that you do not yet understand. Why Are Good Listeners So Persuasive? Nobody is more persuasive than a good listener because people are far more open to someone who makes them feel heard and valued. This sounds counterintuitive, doesn't it? We often imagine persuasion as having the gift of the gab, controlling the conversation, steering the content and driving forward through sheer force of will. In practice, this often means finishing other people's sentences, cutting them off or jumping in with our genius contribution before they have completed their point. This behaviour is so common that when someone actually shuts up and lets us talk, we feel liberated. We feel energised. We feel valued. We like that person. We also become more positive about who they are, what they have to say and what they want us to consider. Introverts, in particular, often respond well when they are given enough space to think and speak without being steamrolled. So, if you want people to listen to you as a leader, first let them do the talking. Do now: In your next conversation, do not interrupt. Let the person finish, pause and then ask a follow-up question. Why Are Team Players the Leaders of Tomorrow? Tomorrow's leaders will succeed through creativity, critical thinking and collaboration rather than trying to dominate everything through personal force of will. The three Cs—creativity, critical thinking and collaboration—are becoming increasingly important. Collaboration is the relatively new arrival. When I was growing up in business, Jack Welch was the dominant leadership role model. The popular image was of a tough leader driving results through force of personality, pushing subordinates hard and casting overboard anyone who did not measure up. It was a Darwinian struggle producing zero-sum outcomes. Today's business environment is different. No leader can personally master every market, technology, customer expectation, regulatory risk and operational problem. The winning formula is the ability to tap into the collective intellect, energy and commitment of the whole team. I can see this weakness in myself. I now tell my son he should not think he has to do everything alone, as I did. He should seek support, mentors and collaborators. I wish I had been smarter about this rather than following the path of the hairy-chested individual trying to do everything independently. I have been a notoriously slow learner. Do now: Choose one important problem you are carrying alone and bring other capable people into the discussion. Which Leadership Principles Matter Most? Leadership improves when we consistently apply familiar principles rather than endlessly searching for fashionable new theories. Know your strengths and build on them. Be fair and protect trust. Understand what motivates each individual rather than attempting to force motivation upon them. Take a genuine interest in people. Step outside your own world and practise empathy. Listen before trying to persuade. Finally, stop believing that strong leadership means doing everything alone. Collaboration is not a sign of weakness. It is how leaders gain access to the full intelligence and commitment of the team. We know these principles. The real challenge is remembering to apply them when we are busy, under pressure and tempted to return to old habits. In Part Two, we will continue with principles eight through sixteen. Author Bio Dr. Greg Story, Ph.D. in Japanese Decision-Making, is President of Dale Carnegie Tokyo Training and Adjunct Professor at Griffith University. He is a two-time winner of the Dale Carnegie "One Carnegie Award" in 2018 and 2021 and received the Griffith University Business School Outstanding Alumnus Award in 2012. As a Dale Carnegie Master Trainer, Greg is certified to deliver leadership, communication, sales and presentation programmes globally, including Leadership Training for Results. He has written several books, including the best-sellers Japan Business Mastery, Japan Sales Mastery and Japan Presentations Mastery, as well as Japan Leadership Mastery and How to Stop Wasting Money on Training. His Japanese-language books include Za Eigyō（ザ営業）, Purezen no Tatsujin（プレゼンの達人）, Torēningu de Okane o Muda ni Suru no wa Yamemashō（トレーニングでお金を無駄にするのはやめましょう）and Gendaiban "Hito o Ugokasu" Rīdā（現代版「人を動かす」リーダー）. Greg publishes daily business insights on LinkedIn, Facebook and X and hosts six weekly podcasts. On YouTube, he produces The Cutting Edge Japan Business Show, Japan Business Mastery and Japan's Top Business Interviews for executives and professionals seeking practical strategies for succeeding in Japan.

Everyone knows that the only two real genres are mechs and vampires, and we explore both this week with Drill Dozer and Cabernet. What We're Playing 00:56 Mark: Galak-Z: The Dimensional (17bit, 2015) 11:18 Caitln: Palworld (Pocketpair, 2026) 23:03 GOOF: Drill Dozer (GBA, Game Freak, 2005) 38:10 Feature Game: Cabernet (Party for Introverts, 2025) SHOUT 1:01:13 Mark: Fatekeeper (Paraglacial) 1:02:55 Caitlin: Capy Castaway (Kitten Cup Studios) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of the Global Sales Leader Podcast, Jason Cooper sits down with Bob Burg, co-author of the international bestseller The Go-Giver, to explore why value, trust, and service—not pressure—drive sustainable sales success.Bob shares:The origin story behind The Go-GiverThe 24 publisher rejections before successWhy people buy based on value, not quotasThe real meaning of giving and receiving in salesThe balance between AI and authentic human connectionHow introverts can win in sales and leadershipIf you're serious about sales leadership, entrepreneurship, influence, relationship-building, and value-based selling, this conversation is packed with practical wisdom.

Do you ever feel like, as an introvert, some may think you need to act more extroverted to succeed at things like public speaking, networking, or group events? In this episode of The Quiet And Strong Podcast, David Hall explores how introverts can thrive in all kinds of situations—not by pretending to be someone else, but by embracing their own strengths and unique approaches. It's not about whether introverts can do something, but how we do it—on our own terms, in ways that fit our personality and energize us.You'll discover the true definition of introversion, common myths (and how to bust them), and why terms like “ambivert” can cause more confusion than clarity. David Hall shares personal insights and practical strategies, from navigating social situations and networking events to embracing the unique strengths introverts bring to relationships, creativity, and leadership.Listen in to build a better understanding of yourself or the introverts in your life, learn ways to honor your needs, and get actionable tips for defining success on your own terms. Find out why embracing your natural tendencies isn't about labels but about thriving in your own way—and be strong.Episode Link: QuietandStrong.com/285Send us Fan MailSupport the show- - -Contact the Host of the Quiet and Strong Podcast:David HallAuthor, Speaker, Educator, Podcasterquietandstrong.comGobio.link/quietandstrongdavid [at] quietandstrong.comNOTE: This post may contain affiliate links. I may earn a commission if you make a purchase, at no extra cost to you.Take the FREE Personality Assessment: Typefinder Personality AssessmentFollow David on your favorite social platform:Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube Get David's book:Minding Your Time: Time Management, Productivity, and Success, Especially for IntrovertsGet Quiet & Strong Merchandise

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: From Introvert to Innovator: Bálint's Breakthrough at Balaton Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2026-07-20-07-38-19-hu Story Transcript:Hu: Nyári délután volt, amikor Bálint a Balaton partjához érkezett.En: It was a summer afternoon when Bálint arrived at the shores of Balaton.Hu: A víz nyugodtan hullámzott, körülöttük a zöldellő fák susogtak a langyos szélben.En: The water was calmly waving, and the green trees around them rustled in the warm breeze.Hu: Ez volt a céges kirándulás helyszíne – egy remek lehetőség a csapat összekovácsolására.En: This was the location for the company outing – a great opportunity to forge team unity.Hu: Bálint, a csendes, de elkötelezett programozó, titkon vágyott arra, hogy munkatársai és főnöke észrevegyék az erőfeszítéseit.En: Bálint, the quiet but dedicated programmer, secretly longed for his colleagues and boss to notice his efforts.Hu: Zsófia és István már a parton voltak, beszélgettek és nevettek.En: Zsófia and István were already on the shore, talking and laughing.Hu: Zsófia volt az energikus marketinges, aki mindig tudta, hogyan csempésszen jókedvet mások arcára.En: Zsófia was the energetic marketer who always knew how to bring a smile to others' faces.Hu: István pedig a projektvezető, barátságos és éleslátású.En: István was the project manager, friendly and perceptive.Hu: Bálint kissé félszegen állt meg mellettük.En: Bálint stood somewhat shyly beside them.Hu: Az introvertált természete miatt nehezen kapcsolódott másokhoz, de most elhatározta, hogy aktívabban részt vesz a programokon.En: Due to his introverted nature, he found it difficult to connect with others, but he decided to participate more actively in the programs.Hu: A nap fénypontja egy csapatépítő játék volt.En: The highlight of the day was a team-building game.Hu: Mindenkinek egy új ötletet kellett bemutatnia, ami javíthatja a cég működését.En: Everyone had to present a new idea that could improve the company's operations.Hu: Bálint sokat gondolkodott ezen – egy technológiai újításon dolgozott, amit szeretett volna megosztani, de a nyilvános beszéd gondolata megrémítette.En: Bálint thought a lot about this – he was working on a technological innovation he wanted to share, but the thought of public speaking terrified him.Hu: Amikor a partra gyűltek, és a bemutató elkezdődött, Bálint szíve majd kiugrott a helyéről.En: When they gathered on the shore and the presentation began, Bálint's heart almost leapt out of his chest.Hu: Mégis, mikor a szomszédos fákról lepergő levelek lassan a vízbe érkeztek, erőt merített természet szépségéből.En: Yet, as the leaves falling from the nearby trees slowly reached the water, he drew strength from the beauty of nature.Hu: Felállt, és összeszedte bátorságát.En: He stood up and gathered his courage.Hu: - Kedves kollégák - kezdte halkan, de határozottan.En: "Dear colleagues," he began quietly but firmly.Hu: - Egy ötletem van, ami megkönnyítené a munkánkat… Ahogy beszélt, egyre magabiztosabbá vált.En: "I have an idea that would ease our work..." As he spoke, he became more confident.Hu: Elmagyarázta a program részleteit, a technológiai háttérét, és hogy hogyan segíthetne mindenkinek.En: He explained the details of the program, its technological background, and how it could help everyone.Hu: A körülötte ülők figyelmesen hallgattak.En: Those sitting around him listened attentively.Hu: A végén taps tört ki.En: At the end, applause broke out.Hu: István felállt.En: István stood up.Hu: - Nagyszerű munka, Bálint!En: "Great work, Bálint!Hu: Egy ilyen újításra tényleg szükségünk volna.En: We really need an innovation like this.Hu: Gratulálok!En: Congratulations!"Hu: Bálint arca felragyogott.En: Bálint's face lit up.Hu: Az elismerés édesen hatott rá, és önmagában is megváltozott valami.En: The recognition felt sweet, and something changed within him.Hu: Megértette, hogy értékes tagja a csapatnak, és néha szükség van a konfortzónán túllépni.En: He realized that he was a valuable member of the team, and sometimes it is necessary to step out of one's comfort zone.Hu: A nap végére Bálint már sokkal nyitottabban beszélgetett a többiekkel.En: By the end of the day, Bálint was conversing much more openly with the others.Hu: A Balaton csillogó víztükre alatt megtörtént az esemény, ami igazán összekovácsolta nem csak őt a csapattal, de önmagával is.En: Beneath the shimmering surface of Balaton, the event occurred that truly united not only him with the team but also with himself. Vocabulary Words:calmly: nyugodtanwaving: hullámzottrustled: susogtakbreeze: szélouting: kirándulásforge: összekovácsolásáradedicated: elkötelezettlonged: vágyottperceptive: éleslátásúintroverted: introvertálthighlight: fénypontjaterrified: megrémítetteattentively: figyelmesenapplause: tapsrecognition: elismeréssweet: édesshimmering: csillogóbeyond: túllépnisurface: víztükreconverse: beszélgetettunited: összekovácsoltasecretly: titkonenergetic: energikusmarketer: marketingespresent: bemutatniaoperations: működésétconfidence: magabiztosabbávaluable: értékescompany: cégopportunity: lehetőség

Jennifer Kornoely didn't choose to leave corporate. The choice was made for her.She was meeting every goal, delivering every metric — and her manager let her go anyway. Because he could. A single mum with no severance, no safety net, and suddenly no income.What she did next wasn't a triumphant pivot. It was a survival decision that slowly became something she chose.In this episode, Jennifer shares how she went from real estate photographer who didn't know what she didn't know, to the founder of She Reads She Leads — an online book club and community for women who are done waiting for someone to hand them the financial and business knowledge they were never taught.This conversation is for you if you've ever wondered: why does everyone else seem to know how this works — and why didn't anyone tell me?What We Talk AboutThe moment everything was taken away Jennifer was performing well. She was hitting all her numbers. And she was still let go — because a man didn't like her and had the power to act on it. She talks honestly about what it feels like when your income, your health insurance, and your professional identity disappear overnight — and why this story is far more common than women are willing to admit.What you don't know until you start Photography was the skill. But pricing, client contracts, pitching a major brokerage, knowing which clients to avoid — none of that came with the camera. Jennifer names the invisible gap between being brilliant at your craft and actually running a business. It's not a confidence gap. It's a knowledge gap. And no one hands you the curriculum.How audiobooks in empty houses changed everything Doing solo real estate photography means hours of silence. Jennifer started filling that silence with personal finance audiobooks. Ideas took root. Conversations shifted. She started asking better questions of the women around her — and realizing she wasn't the only one hungry for this.Why women need community — not just mentors There's a difference between learning from someone and learning with someone. Jennifer found that the real breakthroughs in her community happened not in the expert-to-student moments, but in the Zoom calls where a woman said I feel like I'm behind — and three other women immediately said you're not. Here's what I did.Building a community as an introvert Jennifer didn't want to be center stage. She didn't want to be pitching to ten people a day. So she built something that fits who she actually is: smaller groups, intentional relationships, facilitated conversation rather than performance. She talks about the 30 seconds of discomfort at a networking event that leads to a one-on-one — and why that's a strategy, not just a consolation prize.Women as multipliers When Jennifer says women don't just grow what they're given — they multiply it — she means it practically. Better investors. Better savers. Better negotiators. And yet: messaged from scarcity instead of abundance. Told to clip coupons while men are told to dominate markets. This conversation names that gap directly.Why entrepreneurial thinking belongs to everyone — even if you love your job Jennifer makes a case that hits differently in this job market: don't wait until you need these skills to build them. If you lost your income tomorrow, would you know how to replace it? The answer to that question is worth sitting with.Three Starter Books for Women and MoneyJennifer recommends these three books as the foundation - read all three before moving to investing or business finance.The Financial Feminist — Tori Dunlap On gender inequality in money, and why financial messaging has always been different for women.Rich AF — Vivian Tu On evolving from financial basics into wealth-building — from someone who spent years watching how high-net-worth people actually think and operate.Get Good with Money — Tiffany Aliche On budgeting and tracking with intention, not shame. Because you can't improve what you don't understand.All three are written by millennial women, all three are active on social media, and all three make this knowledge accessible in a way the previous generation of finance advice never did.Connect with JenniferShe Reads She Leads Download Jennifer's free resource: the three best books across six business categories — personal finance, wealth building, networking, outsourcing, and more.Join the She Reads She Leads Book Club for ongoing conversation between monthly Zoom sessions.Work with Serena LowI work with quiet women leaders in loud corporate spaces that reward extroversion. For trauma-informed guidance on how to be visible and get the recognition you deserve without depleting or draining yourself, visitserenalow.com.au.Enjoyed this episode?Leave a review on your listening app so more introverts can find The Quiet Warrior Podcast.Work with Serena Low at serenalow.com.au. Loved this episode? Leave a review to help other Quiet Warriors find the show.This episode was edited by Aura House Productions

How can you communicate and sell confidently as an introvert? In this episode, I share my own experience as an introvert and why it has never stopped me from building a multimillion-dollar coaching business. I walk through the challenges introverts often face when communicating, selling, and networking, along with the mindset shifts that made the biggest difference for me.     I explain how I approach coaching, teaching, networking, and selling in ways that work with my personality instead of against it. You'll hear the practical strategies I use to manage my energy, strengthen my communication, and develop the skills that matter most, without believing I have to become someone I'm not.        I also share why I believe introversion is never a reason to hold yourself back from growing your business. This episode will help you rethink what's possible, build confidence in your own strengths, and create a business that supports both your goals and the way you naturally operate.                                          If you want to start making serious money as a coach, you need to check out 2k for 2k. Click here to join: https://staceyboehman.com/2kfor2k!             Join the waitlist for the Entrepreneur Coach Membership: https://staceyboehman.com/ec-membership/              Apply for 200k Mastermind or join the waitlist here: https://staceyboehman.com/200k-Mastermind

Why can some people effortlessly build professional relationships through networking? The work starts long before they ever walk into the room.In this first installment of a three-part networking series, Elaine Hamm, PhD, is joined by special guest host James Zanewicz, JD, LLM, RTTP, to explore why preparation is the most overlooked part of successful networking. From researching attendees to refining your personal pitch, they share practical strategies that help professionals build authentic relationships with greater confidence and purpose. Whether you're attending a major biotech conference, investor meeting, or local networking event, the right preparation can make every conversation more meaningful.In this episode, you'll learn:How researching attendees and defining your networking goals can make every event more productive.Why a well-prepared story, elevator pitch, and leave-behind materials create stronger first impressions.Practical ways to use LinkedIn, AI tools, and thoughtful preparation to reduce anxiety and build genuine professional relationships.Join Elaine and James as they kick off this three-part series on networking by showing why the most successful conversations begin long before you ever step into the room.Links: Connect with James Zanewicz, JD, LLM, RTTP, and learn about Connect.Connect with Elaine Hamm, PhD, and learn about Tulane Medicine Business Development and the School of Medicine.Check out Elaine's book recommendations: The Fine Art of Small Talk, The Speed of Trust, How to Talk to Anyone, and The Vault Guide to Schmoozing.Learn more about The Alliance for Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare.Check out our previous episode on Networking for Introverts.Connect with Ian McLachlan, BIO from the BAYOU producer.Learn more about BIO from the BAYOU - the podcast. Bio from the Bayou is a podcast that explores biotech innovation, business development, and healthcare outcomes in New Orleans & The Gulf South, connecting biotech companies, investors, and key opinion leaders to advance medicine, technology, and startup opportunities in the region.

You can be quiet, private, and easily drained by crowds and still become a popular trustworthy woman. We're unpacking the myth that “she must be an extrovert” is the reason some women seem surrounded by supportive friendships, respected professional connections, and opportunities. I challenge the story many smart, capable women tell themselves, “I'm an introvert, so I'm not good with people.” That story feels accurate, but it quietly turns a skill into a life sentence. We take a values-based approach to networking and relationship building, with a firm line between sincere connection and anything transactional. Think of social capital as trust, goodwill, and follow-through, not collecting contacts. We talk about relational equity the same way you'd talk about investing: small deposits made consistently can compound into a powerful, stable network over time. Checking in, celebrating someone's win, remembering what matters to them, making thoughtful introductions, and keeping promises are not “small” when they're repeated. Then we get highly practical: introverts need a system, although they think they need to rely on pressure to create their social support. I share how a simple relational operating system reduces decision fatigue so you stop overthinking what to say, when to reach out, or whether it's awkward. You'll leave with ideas for a weekly plan, quick prompts to guide your outreach, and a reframed sense of legacy rooted in faith and character. If you found this helpful, subscribe, share it with a friend who calls herself “bad at networking,” and leave a review so more listeners can find the show. What's one small relationship deposit you'll make this week?I invite you to join The Ummi Collective. It is a weekly coaching program for Muslim mothers raising children on the autism spectrum.Inside, you learn how to support your child's development in a way that builds independence, confidence, and long-term success... without losing yourself in the process.Apply for a Commitment Rate todayhttps://www.islamiclifecoachschool.com/offers/RRn2EBEC/chec

Not everyone is meant to market the same way - and that's actually your advantage!In this episode, Samantha shares practical strategies for introverted business owners who want to grow their business without feeling like they have to be the loudest person in the room. Through relatable stories, a little humor, and real-world marketing advice, she explains why success doesn't come from changing your personality - it comes from building a marketing strategy that works with it. Whether you're an introvert, extrovert, or somewhere in between, you'll walk away with simple ways to market authentically, build meaningful relationships, and grow your business without burnout!---------------------------VIP Marketing Mastery 14-Day $1 TRIAL - Start Your Trial HEREJoin the Marketing Made EASY for Women in Business Group for daily tips and to access the Profit Marketing Framework Guide - click HERE to make marketing easier TODAY!Have a question?  Send Samantha an email - samantha@samanthasheppardconsulting.com

Explore Your Personality: https://PersonalityHacker.com    Are introverts really more self-aware than extroverts, or is that just another personality stereotype? Joel and Antonia explore how introspection, external feedback, and honest self-reflection all shape the way we understand ourselves. They explain why true self-awareness requires both looking inward and paying attention to how we show up in the world.

Steve Dalton details his systematic process for securing dream interviews.— YOU'LL LEARN — 1) How to generate 40 target employers in 40 minutes 2) Three effective ways to reach out to potential advocates3) The 6 crucial elements of the 75-word networking emailSubscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep626 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT STEVE — Steve Dalton is a senior career consultant and program director for Duke University's full-time MBA program. He holds his own MBA from the same institution and a chemical engineering degree from Case Western Reserve. Steve is also the founder of Contact2Colleague, a corporate training firm that helps organizations increase retention, drive sales, and develop internal expertise by teaching their employees to proactively and systematically build better professional relationships.• Book: The 2-Hour Job Search: Using Technology to Get the Right Job Faster• Book: The Job Closer: Time-Saving Techniques for Acing Resumes, Interviews, Negotiations, and More• Website: 2HourJobSearch.com• Twitter: @Dalton_Steve• LinkedIn Group: The 2-Hour Job Search - Q&A Forum— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Tool: Hunter.io• Platform: Crunchbase• System: NAICS Code• Database: OneSource Business Browser• Study: "Do Informal Referrals Lead to Better Matches? Evidence from a Firm's Employee Referral System" by Meta Brown, Elizabeth Setren, and Giorgio Topa• Book: The 4 Hour Body: An Uncommon Guide to Rapid Fat Loss, Incredible Sex and Becoming Superhuman by Timothy Ferris• Book: Predictably Irrational, Revised and Expanded Edition: The Hidden Forces That Shape Our Decisions by Dan Ariely• Book: Awkward: The Science of Why We're Socially Awkward and Why That's Awesome by Ty Tashiro• Book: Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking by Susan Cain— THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Shopify. Sign up for your free trial at Shopify.com/awesomepod• Monarch. Get 50% off your first year with code AWESOME at Monarch.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Have you ever wondered why some people need quiet time to feel at their best? In this episode, David Hall explores why solitude is essential for introverts—not as an escape, but as a powerful tool for clarity, creativity, and resilience. You'll learn why solitude is more than just recharging after social events, and how time alone helps introverts plan, solve problems, and maintain inner peace.Key takeaways include practical strategies for making space for quiet in your busy life, the difference between solitude and loneliness, and tips for explaining your need for downtime to others. Whether you're an introvert seeking to honor your own needs or you care for someone who is, this episode offers insight into how solitude nurtures strengths and supports meaningful connections.Tune in for actionable advice, relatable stories—including David Hall's own experience on a family vacation—and encouragement to confidently embrace your quiet moments... and be strong.Episode Link: QuietandStrong.com/284Send us Fan MailSupport the show- - -Contact the Host of the Quiet and Strong Podcast:David HallAuthor, Speaker, Educator, Podcasterquietandstrong.comGobio.link/quietandstrongdavid [at] quietandstrong.comNOTE: This post may contain affiliate links. I may earn a commission if you make a purchase, at no extra cost to you.Take the FREE Personality Assessment: Typefinder Personality AssessmentFollow David on your favorite social platform:Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube Get David's book:Minding Your Time: Time Management, Productivity, and Success, Especially for IntrovertsGet Quiet & Strong Merchandise

The Learning Leader Show with Ryan Hawk www.LearningLeader.com New Book - The Price of Becoming - www.LearningLeader.com/Becoming This is brought to you by Insight Global. If you need to hire one person, hire a team of people, or transform your business through Talent or Technical Services, Insight Global's team of 30,000 people around the world has the hustle and grit to deliver. My guest: Ezekiel J. "Zeke" Emanuel, MD, PhD, is a prominent oncologist, bioethicist, and health policy expert. Currently Vice Provost for Global Initiatives at the University of Pennsylvania, he was instrumental in shaping the Affordable Care Act and served as the founding chair of the Department of Bioethics at the National Institutes of Health. Key Learnings Zeke's dad was called "Speedy." He was a Chicago pediatrician who worked 24-hour call, walked so fast the nurses had to run to keep up, and had a rule: the fourth child in any family was free. He recognized the financial strain on families and just wouldn't charge. Zeke's mom was the definition of the anti-helicopter parent. At the playground, she sat on the bench. At the beach, she dropped the boys off with a blanket and a snack. "You go play. Something goes wrong? Okay, that's how it goes." That's how three future powerhouse leaders learned to negotiate, create, and figure it out. The Emanuel brothers' group text is full of bragging. Zeke posted his 51.9 VO2 max score at 68 years old, asking, "Do I win in the family?" His kids replied that they don't even read the articles Zeke and Rahm forward anymore. Close doesn't mean uncompetitive. A dozen years ago, Zeke wrote his most famous article, "Why I Hope to Die at 75." He still stands by it. The point wasn't that he wants to die. The point is that after 75, he won't take medical treatments meant to prolong life.  By age 75, 30% of adults have Alzheimer's or cognitive impairment. By 80, it's 40%. Zeke doesn't want to be remembered as a doddering old man who can't recognize his own family. Living a long time is a means, not an end. It's not the goal of life. It's what allows you to be present, engaged, and useful for the years you have. Biohacking is a lie: It suggests you know better than millions of years of evolution and the entire medical profession. The body isn't about maxing. It's about balance. Too much immune response gives you autoimmunity. Too little makes you sick. The body finds health in the median. You're not going to be perfect over decades. Wellness isn't a four-minute figure skating routine graded on execution. It's a lifetime practice. So build habits you enjoy and can sustain without thinking about them. Zeke's six simple rules for a long and healthy life: Don't be a schmuck. Avoid activities riskier than driving. Smoking, vaping, base jumping, climbing Everest. Talk to people. The number one predictor of a long, happy life. Expand your mind. Travel. Talk to the chef. Learn something new. Eat your ice cream. Moderation over perfection. Fermented foods and fiber. Move. Aerobic, strength, and flexibility. All three. Sleep like a baby. You can't will it. But you can create the conditions. The Harvard Adult Development Study followed people for 85 years. John F. Kennedy was in it. Ben Bradlee was in it. The finding: close friends and being married correlated with the healthiest, longest, happiest lives. Not exercise. Not diet. Relationships. Having no close friends is equivalent to smoking 15 cigarettes a day. That's how bad loneliness is for you. It's not just psychological. It's physical. Introverts get the same happiness boost from social interaction as extroverts. A University of Chicago study by Nicholas Epley found that introverts assume they won't enjoy talking to strangers on their commute. They were wrong. When they did it, they were just as happy as extroverts. Take the headphones off. Zeke has been telling people this since the iPod era. Random encounters increase your surface area for luck, learning, and connection. You never know who you're going to meet or what they might tell you. To be interesting, you have to be interested. Zeke asks to meet the chef at every great restaurant. He asks his Ethiopian Uber driver which tribe he's from. He talks to the person on the plane. It's virtuous. Good for you AND good for them. Zeke's hero is Ben Franklin. Franklin came back to America at 80 after negotiating the end of the Revolutionary War. The first thing he did was build a library for his curiosity and a dining room for his social dinners. That's the way to live. The wellness trifecta: hosting a dinner party with curious people. You're eating good food. You're getting together with people. Your mind is being stretched by great conversation. Three benefits from one activity. Zeke is anti-wellness-industrial-complex. Peptides from your corner store: disaster, unregulated, no idea what's in them. Testosterone replacement therapy without a real deficiency: bad idea, accelerates prostate cancer. Growth hormone for aging: promotes cancers. That's being a schmuck. Sleep is the one wellness practice you can't will yourself into. You can only build the conditions for it. Dark room. Cool temperature. No caffeine or alcohol eight hours before bed. Phone in another room. Read a book. Everything else is up to your body. Ice cream actually decreases your risk of type 2 diabetes. The fat content softens the glycemic response. Plus, you usually eat it with other people. Social eating matters. Zeke's champagne moment a year from now: finishing his next book on how to fix the American healthcare system, and turning 70. Reflection Questions Are you optimizing for length of life, or for the quality of years you actually get?  When was the last time you turned your headphones off, introduced yourself to a stranger, or asked to meet the chef?  Who are the friends you rely on for social interaction? Not casual acquaintances, but the ones who lift your health, longevity, and happiness. When did you last make plans with them? More Learning #607 - Dr. Meg Meeker - Raising Resilient Kids (Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters) #690 - Austin Kleon - Why Activated Leaders Win #682 - Will Guidara - Adversity is a Terrible Thing to Waste

Have you ever poured your heart into an idea, only to watch it fall flat?Maybe you set up the page, wrote the emails, built the offer, opened the calendar, and gave it your best.And still, nothing happened.In this episode, I'm talking about what to do with a failed dream and how to keep going when something you hoped for does not pan out.I share honestly about my own graveyard of dreams: books that did not sell, writing workshops that barely took off, a merch business that went nowhere, and ideas I really believed in that simply did not work.It is painful to experience a failed dream. When a dream comes up short, it can make you question yourself.It can make you wonder if you heard God wrong, missed something important, or maybe just do not have what it takes.But I do not believe failure has to be the end of the story.Sometimes, the thing that did not work becomes the very thing that teaches you what to do next.In this episode, I walk through three things to consider when you're staring down a failed dream.I know what it feels like to try and feel like you came up short.But I also know that regret is heavier than trying and failing.So if you have it in you, I hope you get up again.I hope you try again.I hope you dream again.Your failed dream may not be the end.It may be a pointer to what comes next.Thanks for being here! If you'd like to support the show, please visit buymeacoffee.com/remiroy to give a one-time or monthly gift. And if you can't give financially right now? A rating, a review, or simply sharing the show with a friend goes such a long way.Thank you for being here. I see you. I appreciate you.Support the showContact UsAsk a question or leave a comment, visit shepact.com/voicemailFollow me on Instagram at instagram.com/remiroyEmail us: thedrivenintrovert@shepact.comEnjoying the podcast?Share the podcast with a friend: shepact.com/TDIPodcastLeave a review: We'd appreciate it if you could WRITE a review for us. Your support and feedback mean a lot to us. Thank you!For the driven introvert, the introvert leader, the lonely introvert, introvert entrepreneurs, the confident Introvert, dreamers, faith driven entrepreneur, passionate leaders and anyone who wants to close the gap between where they are and where they need to be. We discuss Leadership for Introverts, career development for introverts, introvert success, introvert success strategies, networking for the introvert, and other pertinent issues to help you as an introvert grow personally and professionally.  

What does it look like to build a life and a business  with purpose - when time is finite?James Lang is the Managing Partner of OverLang Venture Partners, a venture firm building proprietary AI infrastructure that accelerates company growth while protecting the human capital inside each organisation. Before that, James served as COO of a medtech startup where he grew revenue past $20 million and built a team of 60 from the ground up. He's a self-described introvert, a late-diagnosed autistic, and someone navigating a serious health condition — with remarkable clarity and candour about what truly matters.This conversation is raw, honest, and unexpectedly profound. James shares what a military upbringing and chronic illness taught him about pushing forward — not through willpower alone, but through the people you choose to bring with you. We talk about chosen family, legacy, and why the most powerful career move you can make is becoming someone who genuinely shows up for others. We also dig into AI — not the hype, but a harder question.Key Learnings:Why James believes the greatest competitive edge an introvert has is caring more than anyone else in the roomWhat it means to be a "magnet" for good people — and how to build your chosen family intentionallyNavigating serious health challenges without losing sight of purpose or progressHow James discovered late in life that he is on the autism spectrum — and what shifted when he didThe philosophy behind OverLang's approach to AI: building technology that reflects and enhances our humanity rather than replacing itWhy legacy isn't about the dollars — it's about who you took with youIf AI is built in our image, whose image is that, and what does it mean for the rest of us?If you've ever felt like your quiet nature was holding you back, or wondered whether your careful, deep way of doing things is actually your greatest strength — this episode is for you.Enjoyed this episode?Leave a review on your listening app so more introverts can find The Quiet Warrior Podcast.Connect with James LangConnect with James LangOverlang Venture Partners Work with Serena LowFor trauma-informed guidance on how to be a visible introvert at work without depleting or draining yourself, visitserenalow.com.au.Work with Serena Low at serenalow.com.au. Loved this episode? Leave a review to help other Quiet Warriors find the show.This episode was edited by Aura House Productions

in this cosy catch up, we're chatting about whether we're introverts or extroverts, the environments that bring out different sides of us, leo's jam-packed month ahead, and cara shares an honest update on navigating grief and the guilt that can come with moving forward.to stay up to date on our lives, contribute to future episodes and share any of your thoughts - pls do Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠instagram⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠tiktok⁠⁠⁠ or subscribe to us on youtube ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠! ☕ Thinking of joining our BOOK CLUB? We'd love to have you! Check it out  ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠! for advertising opportunities, or you don't have any social media and want to chat, please email us at: ⁠⁠⁠thematchadiariespod@gmail.com⁠⁠

John Ortberg has spent decades leading churches, writing books, and teaching leaders. But every leader has parts of the job they're not naturally good at. In this conversation, John opens up about pain in leadership, what it's like to be an introvert in ministry, and how to handle the work you'd rather avoid.

Walter pivots to the dark side of digital privacy, breaking down how your smartphone scans your personal photos to sell data to advertisers. The conversation shifts to the biological necessity of solitude for introverts, before taking a dark turn into Hollywood gossip with updates on Taylor Swift's copyright lawsuit victory and unhinged conspiracy theories involving "human jerky" and Armie Hammer. Finally, NewsNation's Ross Coulthart drops in to discuss impending government UFO disclosures, secret artificial monoliths on the moon, and the trillions of dollars missing from the Pentagon. Buckle up—it's a weird night! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Murphy shares the simple two-part secret behind the organizing advice he gave daughter Taylor, and why priority and choice beat any complicated system. We get real about how parents' sideline behavior can rob kids of the fun and friendships they signed up for. Plus Sam finally researches his van-life retirement fantasy and discovers reality has other plans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Bev and Rebekah discuss:​Rebekah's backstory into coaching ​Extravert vs Introvert to community buildingChallenges with community buildingKey Take-aways:​Assess your own story around community building and what it means to you​Connect with Rebekah if interested in chatting or attending her retreatsABOUT REBEKAHCoaching Bio: https://www.innerbalanceatlanta.com/rebekahbaldwinYes, I'm co-hosting a retreat November 13-15 in the North Georgia mountains called Practical Magic Retreat. We are marketing it as equal parts women's retreat & girls trip & it's for women who believe in magic & making things happen.Retreat website: www.practicalmagicretreat.comRetreat Instagram: @Practicalmagic_retreatConnect with Rebekah:website: rebekahangel.comEmail: rebekah@innerbalanceatlanta.comAbout Beverly:Beverly Sartain is the President of the Holistic Coach Training Institute, where she trains coaches on coaching skills and a holistic approach. The Holistic Coach Certification Programs are ICF Level 1 and Level 2 accredited that focuses on a holistic approach to coaching. We see clients as whole, complete and resourceful to create creative solutions to their challenges and dreams. During her ten-year career in nonprofits, she managed and developed domestic violence and co-occurring residential programs. Beverly is a Certified Addictions Professional. She has her PCC (Professional Certified Coach) from the ICF and loves developing human beings through coaching.Connect with HCTI:Sign-up for Holistic Coach Newsletter to get coaching skill and coaching business inspiration ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign-up for a Discovery Call ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ so you can join our Holistic Coach Certification Program or receive coaching.Check out our other offering on our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://holisticcoachtraininginstitute.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Does the thought of networking make you want to hide in the bathroom... or skip the event altogether?If you're an introvert (or just someone who dreads awkward small talk), this episode is for you.In today's episode of When Mommy Grows Up, Becca shares why networking doesn't have to mean working the room, collecting business cards, or pretending to be the loudest person there. Instead, you'll learn how to build meaningful professional relationships in a way that feels authentic, and even plays to your strengths.You'll learn:Why introverts often make excellent networkersHow to reframe networking as relationship-buildingFive practical strategies to make networking events less intimidatingSimple conversation starters that go beyond awkward small talkWhy following up is where the real networking magic happensHow to rebuild your professional network after a career break, relocation, or becoming a momWhether you're returning to work, changing careers, growing your business, or simply looking to expand your professional circle, this episode will help you network with more confidence, and a lot less anxiety.-----------------------------You are one click away from boosting your career clarity and confidence!Head over to whenmommygrowsup.com where you'll find the free Career Clarity Kickstart. With this free on-the-go guide, we'll walk you through 5 clear action steps you can take to go from confused about next steps to confident about what you want and need from your career.Get started today!

We love books about books, and bestselling Canadian author Emily Austin’s latest novel Is This a Cry for Help? explores the subject through the lens of a librarian returning to the job after a breakdown. As well as the book’s themes, Emily also shares her own parallels to the story, writing and reading with dyslexia, her approach to book promotion and a random writing tip! 00:00 Welcome02:54 Graduate spotlight08:35 Writing tip: Keep things happening11:02 Writers in the wild12:20 WIN: Code Name Funnel Web by Camille Booker14:05 Word of the Week: ‘Glyph’15:32 Interview with: Emily Austin16:38 Inspiration for her library-themed book18:45 Emily’s writing process at the beginning22:02 Exploring the breakdown of the main character28:14 Dyslexia and reading hacks30:17 Libraries under fire33:26 Emily’s publishing journey36:20 Writing in manic sprints37:47 Introvert on publicity39:45 What’s next?40:56 Emily’s random writing tip42:37 Final thoughts Read the show notes Connect with Valerie and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook Visit WritersCentre.com.au | ValerieKhoo.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever wondered whether introverts prefer online meetings, or if in-person connections are more fulfilling? In this episode of the Quiet And Strong Podcast, David Hall explores the different types of meetings—virtual, in-person, and hybrid—and examines how each format can support or challenge the needs of introverts. You'll discover practical strategies for preparing for meetings, tips for making your voice heard, and ways to protect your energy before, during, and after workplace interactions.Key takeaways include:The pros and cons of online, in-person, and hybrid meetings for introvertsHow preparation and weekly reviews can help you contribute effectivelyInsights into building a reputation for thoughtful engagementIdeas for communicating your needs and working with your energy, not against itIf you want to show up authentically, maximize your strengths, and ensure your ideas are valued in any meeting environment, this episode is for you. Listen, learn how to master meetings as an introvert, and be strong.Episode Link: QuietandStrong.com/283Send us Fan MailSupport the show- - -Contact the Host of the Quiet and Strong Podcast:David HallAuthor, Speaker, Educator, Podcasterquietandstrong.comGobio.link/quietandstrongdavid [at] quietandstrong.comNOTE: This post may contain affiliate links. I may earn a commission if you make a purchase, at no extra cost to you.Take the FREE Personality Assessment: Typefinder Personality AssessmentFollow David on your favorite social platform:Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube Get David's book:Minding Your Time: Time Management, Productivity, and Success, Especially for IntrovertsGet Quiet & Strong Merchandise

In this episode we talk about our recent trip to Disneyland together! We discuss what it's like to experience DIsneyland as introverts, reminisce about the fun rides and delicious food, and Abbie reveals the ride that terrified her to the bone!Abbie's Recommendation:Whoa Kelli!Amy's Recommendation:Going on a girls trip to Disneyland!Marshmallow crispy cookies at CostcoFollow us on our socials!INSTAGRAMJust an Introvert Podcast on Instagram @justanintrovertpodAmy on Instagram @mccallgirlTIKTOKjustanintrovertpod on TikTokAmy on TikTok @mccall_girl76X (Twitter)Just an Introvert Podcast on X (Twitter) @introvertpod19Amy on X (Twitter) @akcarlinHave a question or comment? Contact us!justanintrovertpod@gmail.com

Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) — Free. Want to turn today's episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I'll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It's packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: ⁠https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join⁠ Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes and learn more at:⁠ OLDPodcast.com⁠. Episode 3063: Charlene Jimenez reflects on growing up feeling invisible and shares the intentional ways she's raising her children to be confident, heard, and comfortable in their own presence. Her heartfelt insights explore self-expression, body confidence, and the importance of balancing boldness with restorative quiet. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://introvertdear.com/news/introverted-children-take-up-space/ Quotes to ponder: "Finding joy and peace in silence shows that you are comfortable in your own presence and with your own thoughts, with your very existence." "You can't experience the beauty of life if you're hiding." "The most beautiful person you can be is your unique, confident self." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“ฝันร้าย Introvert สำหรับทุกคนคืออะไร?” เชื่อว่าหลายคนคงมีคำตอบในใจ แต่คำตอบหนึ่งที่ชาว Introvert วัยทำงาน น่าจะเห็นด้วยกันเยอะมากคือ “Outing บริษัท” . ทั้งที่ในมุมบริษัท Outing อาจเป็นกิจกรรมที่บริษัทตั้งใจจัดให้เป็นรางวัลเป็นช่วงเวลาพักจากงาน และเป็นโอกาสให้คนในทีมได้สนิทกันมากขึ้น แต่ทำไมกิจกรรมที่ตั้งใจให้สนุก ถึงกลายเป็นฝันร้ายของใครหลายคนได้? ชวนคุยกันใน What's the ฟีดดดด EP. นี้ . . #สังคม #การทำงาน #Introvert #WhatsTheฟีดดดด

This hour tackles everything from the two-hour limit on social interactions to hidden Tartarian empires, free energy grids, and giant bones buried beneath the 1893 World's Fair. Add in a hilariously chaotic "Florida Stories" segment—featuring airborne Teslas and shootouts over micro-bullies—plus apocalyptic solar flare updates with Dr. Sky. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    By Mary Lindow THERE'S SO MUCH COMING OUT ON SOCIAL MEDIA FROM DIFFERENT KINDS OF PUBLICATIONS!   Strange doctrines, strange practicing of things and mixtures within Christianity that have become strange mixtures of belief in faith systems, and then there's been a tremendous amount of deception and hiding. And more often than not, whenever there's deception in doctrine or the way people are lead, you can usually find that there's a mishandling of funds. So, we're going to discuss some of the things that we need to have in place, in our lives!I need them, in order to be strong in the Lord in the power of his might, but also to walk wisely in this time!   TODAY'S PODCAST IS GOING TO JUST GET RIGHT AT IT SO HERE WE GO! A seasoned and deep thinking friend and I had a phone conversation last week about what actual accountability and really being authentic looks like. SO MANY INDIVIDUALS WANT TO "LEAD" AND "BE IN CHARGE", but few have little space or time for feedback or equality of input from peers. I've found out that most “Self Help” is “No Help” at all. We can twist our own self treatments and assessments of things, and never really fully grow. Our souls like to have their own way and they fiercely resist honest confrontation and further personal work! We can become “prickly” and feel that we are not needing perhaps any additional life-course corrections or two! And quite possibly, we can pull ourselves inward and shut out the things that we just don't want to “unpack” and talk about. We actively avoid any word of warning or concern, even when delivered in gentleness and love.   WHEN THIS TYPE OF “LEAVE ME ALONE” BEHAVIOR OCCURS, you can count on either being "dismissed" as an “inconvenient annoyance” to people not wanting you or others to mess up their patterns, or in an even more passive but still aggressive move, you will be avoided, ignored, or simply have the standard “nothing is wrong, I'm just fine”, behaviors take place, in order to not stir up people's familiar, comfortable, but sadly dysfunctional patterns of operating and denying the need for healthy input.   ULTIMATELY, WE REALLY CAN'T "FIX" ANYONE. But we can have the insights and counsel from those whom we know and challenge us to not be emotionally entangled by the sadness that can swirl around your heart when cruelties and denial shut the door on honest and humble dialog. These dear mentors and teachers of truth, like the dear women I glean from (whom I trust explicitly to be gracious yet firm with me), are not competitive or overbearing. They just know the reality of what takes place when you choose not to continue to grow upwards and shows it outwards in how we treat others. What Is REAL Accountability? It's the willingness to let go of our "cloaking devices" and then intentionally allow godly individuals, applying wise, poised counsel, the open access to our tightly confined ways of functioning, and learning how to be set free from destructive thinking and dysfunctional behaviors.   Introverts and Extroverts Both Have Ways That They Can Actively Ignore or Avoid This Work of Maturing.   WHEN THE DEEPER WORK IN OUR SOUL IS AVOIDED... ...after there have been some seasons of good personal work and change take place, it's what Jesus talked about when he was teaching and mentoring his disciples, and telling them about how the “word seeds/ truth seeds” that he teaches about and plants into us, will only produce adult maturity/fruit, IF it's allowed to be sown into the deeper places of our souls.   SOME INDIVIDUALS CHOOSE TO GROW WHEN THINGS “FEEL BETTER” BUT THEY ARE STILL IN CONTROL OF HOW FAR THEY CHOOSE TO SURRENDER TO OPTIMUM GROWTH. That's how the cares of our lives and our love for justifying our accumulated ways of thinking, living, avoiding and fretting, strangle or choke out our “putting down deeper roots” of maturing into adulthood. (Yes! Adulting!) And so... we therefore, live in “selective truth” about ourselves. This causes stalled and dwarfed growth where weeds rapidly entangle the healthy growth we were experiencing, and if not tended to, these weeds and “life controls and cares” choke out fully mature fruit. Matthew 13:20-23 says, “Then Jesus spoke his disciples. Anyone who intends to come with me has to let me lead. You're not in the driver's seat; I am. Don't run from suffering; embrace it. Follow me and I'll show you how. Self-help is no help at all. Self-sacrifice is the way, my way, to finding yourself, your true self. What kind of deal is it to get everything you want but lose yourself? What could you ever trade your soul for?”   WHEN YOU FIRST GO AGAINST YOUR CONSCIENCE in some area of your life, you feel it. It's an “unpleasant nagging feeling” that what you did was wrong. At that point, you will either submit to your conscience, (the conviction of God's Holy Spirit), and do the right thing, or you will resist your conscience (the conviction of God's Holy Spirit), and willingly once again, choose to brush it off and choose to go against it. THAT IS A CRITICAL MISTAKE! By going against our conscience (the conviction of God's Holy Spirit), we risk losing our bearings and reaping a whirlwind of consequences, due to wrong choices! God's word clearly tells us how our hearts can deceive themselves! Proverbs 21: 2 says, "ALL A MAN'S WAYS SEEM RIGHT TO HIM, BUT THE LORD WEIGHS THE HEART”. Psalm 36:2 tells us, "In their own eyes they flatter themselves too much to detect or hate their sin."   SELF DECEPTION WILL CONVINCE PEOPLE THAT THEY DON'T NEED TO APOLOGIZE FOR WRONGDOING, WRONG WORDS, WRONG EXPECTATIONS OR WRONG SPIRITUAL ATTITUDES!   YOUR CONSCIENCE ACTS IN A WAY AS YOUR "PROSECUTING ATTORNEY." Whenever you go against what is good, your conscience will accuse you (con-vict you) and seek to convict you of your "crime." It's a blessing to sense that corrective conviction! We all need that in our lives! Young people need it and so do adults. Oh how hard it is to pay the financial, emotional and investing of time, “price” when it comes to facing our OWN issues! Gazillions of excuses are explained away as why we “just caaan't” (won't) take the time right now to be accountable to consistent help for our issues!   IS THIS IRRITATING TO LISTEN TO OR READ MY FRIENDS? Probably! Without it, we are operating a highly advanced "computer" of the ever pleasure seeking soul/mind, without any firewall and without any protection against destructive behavior. If this sense of entitlement or special treatment isn't dealt with honestly and with a humility before God, and a person who cloaks their wickedness with spiritual piety yet expects to be treated “special” and expects that his/her wishes will be complied with, this expectation doesn't allow others to have different opinions, say no, or have needs. If you refuse to do what they want, you will be threatened, told you aren't “submissive enough”, blamed, and made to feel guilty for not “fawning over an entitled person's need for adoration”, putting their needs first, and their excuses!   JESUS WAS CONSTANTLY AWARE OF WHAT WAS IN THE HEART OF THE PEOPLE THAT HE DEALT WITH! He knew when people were willing to hurt him, when people were insincere, when people were manipulating him, and when people were pretending. He is still aware!   PROUD PEOPLE don't think that they have anything to repent about! BROKEN PEOPLE realize they have need of a continual heart attitude of repentance. PROUD PEOPLE don't think they need to be 100% accountable, but they are sure that everyone else does. TRULY BROKEN PEOPLE (not just wounded people) continually sense their need for a fresh encounter with God.   HONESTLY ASK GOD IF YOU ARE “STUCK IN LIFE” and continue to repeat cycles of behaviors in relationships. He will help you see the weak places in your character, but He also comes alongside you to help you to break free, and no longer return to the places where familiarity keeps you stuck. YOU WILL REPEAT THE SAME MISTAKES AND BEHAVIORS IF YOU CHOOSE TO REMAIN STUCK AND CONVINCED THAT YOUR ACTIONS OR CHOICES DIDN'T CAUSE OTHERS TO SUFFER OR FEEL MINIMIZED AND LESSER IN YOUR LIFE.   REPENTANCE IS GOOD FOR THE SOUL FRIENDS! Deception always includes lies and/or broken promises. Deception shatters dreams and hopes of what once was or what could have been, and it often involves multiple victims. It's a sin that always leaves pain in its wake, and can suffocate a person's soul. DECEPTION AFFECTS SELF-WORTH, OFTEN RESULTING IN SELF-BLAME. Phrases such as, “How could I have been so stupid to be taken like this?”, are said over and over again. Our minds replay everything that was ever said and done in relationships, to find the “missing red flags”. Self-blame and that “stupid feeling” are intensified when we tell others and then hear, “Well, I could have told you that this would happen” or, “I saw a lot of signs, but I knew you wouldn't listen to me.” Criticism, admonition, and judgment by others doesn't help!   DECEPTION ALSO BRINGS FEELINGS OF GRIEF AND ANGER, OFTEN AT THE SAME TIME. People are angry to be deceived, but yet when that “someone” is a person they loved or had a close relationship with, this anger is often wrapped in grief. We can be angry as a mad bull one second, and crying uncontrollably the next, and then kicking ourselves for crying over the person who caused the deception. Needless to say, our emotions are all over the place!   JEREMIAH 9:6 SURE DOES SHOW THE ANGER GOD FEELS OVER DECEIT!! It says, “You live in the midst of deception; in their deceit they refuse to acknowledge me,” declares the LORD.”   The Bible consistently portrays greed and deceit as sins that lead to spiritual death, divine judgment, and personal destruction. These narratives and teachings serve as a warning and serious reminder of the importance of integrity, honesty, and contentment in the life of a believer.   The Apostle Paul warns against greed and deceit in his letters. In 1 Timothy 6:10, he writes, “For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. By craving it, some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many sorrows." Ephesians 4:25 advises, “Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbor, for we are all members of one body."   OUR REFUGE AND PLACE OF SAFETY ISN'T THE GROUND OR THE HOUSE WE TRY TO BUILD OURSELVES. It's God Himself. He doesn't promise to stop every storm or patch every crack. He promises to be present, right there in the middle of it, giving strength to keep going. He's not pacing, not panicked, not surprised. He's steady and strong.   Some of us walked into this morning, into this day, carrying anxiety, fear, exhaustion, trying to hold things together on our own. The invitation of the Word of God is simple: Let Go. Be still.   THE GOSPEL INVITES US TO LAY DOWN OUR BURDENS, NOT BE CRUSHED BY THEM; TO LET GOD BE GOD. The same Jesus who calmed the sea can calm our hearts.   SO AS WE COME TO CONFESSION, LET'S ADMIT THE WAYS WE'VE TRIED TO BE OUR OWN REFUGE. Let's trust in the One... ...who cannot be moved.   LET'S PRAY THIS PRAYER OF CONFESSION TOGETHER. Father, we confess that when life shakes, our reflex is to grab control. We try to fix it, to hold it together, to build our own little fortresses of safety. We confess how quickly we trust our plans more than your presence, our effort, more than your grace. You have said, “Be still, and know that I am God,” but we have been restless and afraid. We've tried to be our own refuge instead of resting in You. So right now, we bring our fear, our striving, and our unbelief into the light. Forgive us, Lord, for the ways we've tried to stand on ground that cannot hold. We confess these sins to You now in the quiet of this moment. Amen!   WELL! I HOPE THAT THIS GAVE YOU SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT. I think it's something I need to think about as well. Often! WE GET INTO THESE PLACES WHERE WITHOUT WISDOM we're just kind of rowing a boat without oars, and then we try to improvise and use our hands and we find out we tire out, we get frustrated, we get overheated, and the passage of time is slow. I encourage you in this time in the world that even though "hey!"..... People are saying things are getting better, and things are getting smarter, and better things are happening. I'm all for a positive attitude and a good heart and to speak hope to people, but I'm also highly aware of that darkness IS darkness, and the evil is evil, and the goal to take freedoms and joy, and hope, and biblical foundations away from people is a real plan. It's an enemy tactic, and other human beings are used to play it out. So, the Lord‘s asking us to be the voices that play out truth, speak light into the darkness, and of course, keeping our own hearts clean, God can use us as vessels that can help lead others to that light.   IF YOU HAVE SOMETHING IN YOUR LIFE THAT IS A HIDDEN DARK THING OR SOMETHING YOU'RE REALLY ASHAMED OF, and you're afraid that if you tell someone else they're going to “blabber it”somewhere else, well if it's a criminal act, you need to go to the police with it, or you need to confess it! (That will help you get free from running and hiding, because eventually most criminals slip up and they slip up to the wrong people!) Get legal counsel if you need to! But in the end if it's a sin against God, if it's a sin against one of his people that has caused great pain or great anguish, there has to be repentance and yes, there has to be consequences. But! WHEN we confess our sins, there's a grace and a peace that comes over us and a godly protection to help us to get through that discipline! If you've been snarky or mean or rude or have pushed away people who have tried to love you and guide you, and for some reason you feel like you're “the authority in your life on all things”, that tells me you're prickly because of wounds in the past.   CALL UPON THE LORD! Ask him to show you where you have shut your heart out and also perhaps there's bitterness and unforgiveness in that nest of your heart. Ask the Lord to cleanse that out, a tenderness and a softness towards others and him, is necessary in order for you to advance and grow as a human being. Relationships are messy! People are messy! But God is able to calm the storm of every mess, and he's able to bring it into perspective if we're willing to not have to hold the upper hand.   I ENCOURAGE YOU TODAY TO LET THE LORD WALK THROUGH THOSE PARTS OF YOUR LIFE THAT YOU WALLED OFF TO OTHERS OR WALLED OFF TO HIM.   NOW... IF THERE'S BEEN GREAT HARM DONE TO YOU BY OTHERS, IT'S NOT YOUR JOB TO GO TRY TO BUILD A BRIDGE. IT'S YOUR JOB TO KEEP YOUR HEART RIGHT AND PRAY FOR THEM AND PRAY THAT THE LORD WILL CAUSE THEM TO HUMBLE THEMSELVES.   AS CHRISTIANS GOD‘S GOAL IS RECONCILIATION. But, we have to all be willing to allow HIM, to be the great umpire.   I BLESS YOU TODAY, AND I LOOK FORWARD TO OUR NEXT PODCAST TOGETHER. Goodbye for now!   Duplication and sharing of this message is welcomed provided that complete article, Podcast link and website information for Mary Lindow is included. Thank You! Copyright © “2026" THE MESSENGER" - “The Advocate of Hope” www.marylindow.com www.marylindow.podbean.com   IF YOU WOULD CONSIDER PRAYERFULLY OR HAVE BEEN IMPRESSED BY THE HOLY SPIRIT TO ASSIST MARY BY HELPING HER TO MEET OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE NEEDS SUCH AS WEBSITE, VIDEO TEACHINGS AND PODCAST COSTS, OR DESIRE TO BLESS HER SERVICE WITH LOVE GIFTS OR REGULAR SUPPORT: Please JOYFULLY send your gift in the form of: • Personal Checks • Business Checks • Money Orders or Cashiers Checks To: His Beloved Ministries Inc. PO Box 1253 Denver, Colorado 80614 USA Or feel free to use our send a tax-deductible gift with Pay Pal at ;  paypal.me/mlindow Under the name of - His Beloved Ministries Inc. ALL gifts are tax-deductible under His Beloved Ministries 5013c non-profit status. We are financially accountable and have been in full compliance since 1985. THANK YOU!  

What if this summer was your most social summer ever?  We desperately need connection. Loneliness impacts your body, mood, longevity and emotional health, and as we turn to technology more and more for all our needs, we risk missing the social interactions that fuel us. So today we're throwing it back to the concept of the “social biome” — your personal ecosystem of relationships and daily interactions — and how it can enrich your life.  Founded by researchers Dr. Jeffrey Hall and Dr. Andy Merolla, the social biome is a framework for strengthening relationships and cultivating a real sense of community in a culture that's starved of real life connection. If you're craving more genuine relationships and social connection this summer, these doable strategies can help you build your social biome and connections. Tune in to learn: Why connection is “social nutrition” and how to feed your social health every day. The Ladder of Connection framework to move from restorative solitude to strong, meaningful friendships. How small, low-stakes interactions (“weak ties”) boost your mood and help you feel less isolated. Using social media and technology as a way to connect rather than compare and consume. Practical tips to actually make friends as an adult, nurture existing bonds, and create a supportive community. For advertising and sponsorship inquiries, please contact Frequency Podcast Network. Subscribe to my Substack:teachmehowtoadult.substack.comFollow us on the ‘gram:@teachmehowtoadultmedia@gillian.bernerFollow on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube

The Learning Leader Show with Ryan Hawk www.LearningLeader.com Order my new book, "The Price of Becoming." www.LearningLeader.com/Becoming This is brought to you by Insight Global. If you need to hire one person, hire a team of people, or transform your business through Talent or Technical Services, Insight Global's team of 30,000 people around the world has the hustle and grit to deliver. My Guest: Clark Lea is the head football coach at Vanderbilt University. He spent 14 years as an assistant coach, including three as defensive coordinator at Notre Dame, before returning to his alma mater in 2021 to inherit a program that had gone winless the year before. He's now the back-to-back SEC Coach of the Year and the architect of one of the great turnarounds in college football history. We recorded this conversation live at our 2026 Learning Leader Growth Summit in Nashville, surrounded by members of the Learning Leader Circle. Key Learnings Clark inherited a Vanderbilt program that went winless the year before. He says he probably screwed up 50% of his first year. The game is how quickly you can pivot. Losing is a powerful teacher. It cleanses and purifies you in ways you don't want but need. You can blame other people, sink into self-pity, or ask: "What am I meant to be learning right now?" Fast-forward 15 years. Look at this moment from a future place of breakthrough. What did you do now that allowed change to occur? "What do I wanna be proud of in the attempt?" Letting go of expected outcomes is what allows you to refine and simplify the way you see the world. Enter the building unguarded. The clearer you are about who you are and what you want, the more obvious it becomes who fits and who doesn't. Different ball, same problems. Clark spends time learning from the Milwaukee Brewers, the Baltimore Ravens, and others. Different industry, same human challenges. Sometimes the different ball is the gift, because you walk in without preconceptions. Knowledge is limiting. Questions illuminate. Once you know something, you stop pursuing it. The questions you ask are the first constraints you put on knowledge. Get past the touchy-feely. Ask: "Tell me what's screwed up here." Problems are always there. Your job is to be willing to look for them. Check the cabinets. Living in a 700-square-foot LA apartment with his wife, Clark would open the cabinets and find them swarming with roaches. The building was fumigated. Two months later, they were back. You can move the pots out and stop checking, or you can keep opening the cabinets. Leaders keep opening the cabinets. Tell people what TO do, not what NOT to do. Rick Neuheisel's lesson. Stop coaching against the bad thing. Manifest what you want to have happen. Hire bunker guys, not logo people. Logos are easy to change. Hire people who'll fight for you in the bunker when it's hard. The Michigan Reset. Before his first game as Notre Dame defensive coordinator, Clark told the team's mental performance coach: "We're gonna be down 50 to nothing at halftime. BK's gonna fire me on the spot. Jerome Bettis and Rocket Ismail will be screaming at me in the tunnel." She asked, "Why don't you trust your players? You think this is all about you?" Have more captains. Clark sits in a room each summer with around 25 players he identifies as leaders. If the people at the leadership table are good, the locker room will be good. The team votes. He draws the line wherever the vote naturally falls. When you try to go opposite of what you're trying to avoid, you eventually become it. Clark spent his first years at Vanderbilt rejecting the program's past. Going opposite. Then he realized it was just attaching his identity to the very thing he was trying to escape. Now he plots toward the vision instead. What got you here won't keep you here. As Clark has grown, the program has grown. Once he understood that, he could sit with a player and listen first, instead of looking to them for affirmation. The mission is winning. Clark scrapped a beautiful, eloquent, unclear mission statement and replaced it with three words. Now every dollar spent, every coach hired, and every player retained is measured against the same lens. Well-better-learned. Vanderbilt's after-action review for every game and every process. What did we do well? What do we need to do better? What did we learn? On Alabama week, Clark's team had the best practice he's ever been a part of. His job each week isn't to tell the team the challenges. It's to give them the plan to win. At halftime against the number one team in the country, he kneeled the team down and said, "It's on a platter for you. Go take it." They beat Alabama.  Stewarding 17-to-22-year-olds means helping them decouple their worth from outcomes. Clark cries in front of his team. His kids are around. His wife is there. His dad is at every practice. The players see a man. A human. A son. "An asshole in a Nike Tech Fit is still an asshole." In the NIL era, Clark fights to keep the locker room from splitting into a million-dollar club, a $500K club, a $30K club, and a $0 club. What you drive doesn't make a man. NIL value doesn't make a man. The grounding is the work. Reflection Questions What are you holding too tightly right now? Whose job are you doing because you don't trust them to do it themselves? Which cabinet have you stopped checking because you're tired of finding the same problem?  Fast-forward 15 years. Looking back at this moment from a place of breakthrough, what are you meant to be learning right now that you've been avoiding? More Learning #681: Clark Lea - Belief is a Practice #281: George Raveling - 8 Decades of Wisdom, from Dr. MLK to Michael Jordan #637: Tom Ryan - Chosen Suffering, Becoming Elite & Life & Leadership  Podcast Chapters 00:00 The Price of Becoming - Pre-Order Now! 00:47 Welcome Back, Clark Lea 02:38 Taking Over a Winless Vanderbilt Program 04:18 What Losing Taught Clark About Hiring 07:52 The Three Things That Light Clark on Fire About Coaching 10:27 Different Ball, Same Problems: Learning From the Milwaukee Brewers 13:14 Knowledge Is Limiting. Questions Illuminate. 18:09 The Introvert Who Had to Learn to Lead the Room 20:13 Brian Kelly and the Bet on Clark Lea 23:19 Why Clark Has More Team Captains Than Anyone in College Football 28:58 The Transfer Portal Pivot and the Culture Reset 33:58 The Mission Is Winning 34:51 "If We Don't Have $3 Million by December, We Won't Have a Program" 37:26 Why Candice Lee Took a Bet on Him 39:53 Inside Alabama Week: The Best Practice He's Ever Been a Part Of 44:03 The Bye Week Reset: Penalties, Third Down, and the Ball 46:11 Beating the No. 1 Team in the Country 49:50 Replacing Diego Pavia's Locker Room Leadership 51:39 Decoupling Worth and Identity From Outcomes 56:27 Hiring Bunker Guys, Not Logo People 01:01:47 "An Asshole in a Nike Tech Fit Is Still an Asshole" 01:04:47 EOPC

Do you ever find yourself asking, “Why do I feel lost?”Maybe life looks fine on the outside, but on the inside, you feel disconnected from yourself.You're doing the things you're supposed to do, showing up where you're supposed to show up, and maybe even staying inside your comfort zone because it feels safer there.But deep down, something still feels off.In this episode, I'm asking the question “why do I feel lost?” and reflecting on chapter 19 of The Next Right Thing by Emily P. Freeman, called Come Home to Yourself. This chapter invites us to pay attention to the relationship we often forget: the relationship we have with ourselves.This episode is for the introvert, dreamer, or purpose-driven person who feels disconnected, unsure, or afraid to trust themselves.Maybe you've wondered what your gifts are.Maybe you've questioned what God created you to do.Maybe you've dismissed the kind words people have spoken over you because it felt easier to focus on your doubts.But what if those words are hints?What if God has been using your life, your desires, your relationships, and even the encouragement of trusted people to show you who you are?If you've been asking “why do I feel lost?”, maybe the next right thing is not to chase a whole new life.Maybe it is to notice where you have felt most alive.Where you have felt most yourself.Where you have seen God's fingerprints in your personality, your gifts, your longings, and your story.Send me an email and tell me: when was the last time you felt most like yourself?Share this episode with a friend who feels disconnected or unsure of their next step.Leave a review and let me know what stood out to you from this conversation.Thanks for being here! If you'd like to support the show, please visit buymeacoffee.com/remiroy to give a one-time or monthly gift. And if you can't give financially right now? A rating, a review, or simply sharing the show with a friend goes such a long way.Thank you for being here. I see you. I appreciate you.Support the showContact UsAsk a question or leave a comment, visit shepact.com/voicemailFollow me on Instagram at instagram.com/remiroyEmail us: thedrivenintrovert@shepact.comEnjoying the podcast?Share the podcast with a friend: shepact.com/TDIPodcastLeave a review: We'd appreciate it if you could WRITE a review for us. Your support and feedback mean a lot to us. Thank you!For the driven introvert, the introvert leader, the lonely introvert, introvert entrepreneurs, the confident Introvert, dreamers, faith driven entrepreneur, passionate leaders and anyone who wants to close the gap between where they are and where they need to be. We discuss Leadership for Introverts, career development for introverts, introvert success, introvert success strategies, networking for the introvert, and other pertinent issues to help you as an introvert grow personally and professionally.  

We're more connected than ever, yet, we've never been lonelier. We sit down with neuroscientist Dr. Ben Rein, author of Why Brains Need Friends, to look at what isolation does to the brain and body, why we badly underestimate our own social skills, and how to build real connection back into ordinary life. The conversation opens 45,000 years ago, with a healed bone that points to one of the earliest signs of human caregiving. From there it moves to the present: why "rejection hurts because it used to kill," how chronic loneliness raises cortisol and inflammation, and why regular social connection lowers the risk of dementia, heart disease, diabetes, anxiety, and depression. In this episode: The 45,000-year-old skeleton (Shanidar 1) that points to the origins of human caregiving and friendship Why "rejection hurts because it used to kill," and how that ancient circuitry still runs in the modern brain What chronic loneliness does to cortisol, inflammation, and long-term disease risk The research on solitary confinement and why isolation tracks with higher mortality How regular social connection lowers the risk of dementia, heart disease, diabetes, anxiety, and depression The commuter-train experiment that shows strangers want to connect far more than we expect Introverts vs extroverts: the "plant watering" model for finding your own social dose The social diet: why a healthy social life, like a healthy plate, needs variety Why digital interaction flattens the social cues your brain evolved to read The Dunbar number, the loss of "third places," and the young men's loneliness epidemic One small, science-backed thing to try this week Dr. Ben Rein is a neuroscientist, science communicator, and author of Why Brains Need Friends: The Neuroscience of Social Connection (Penguin Random House). He is chief science officer of the Mind Science Foundation, an adjunct lecturer at Stanford University, and a clinical assistant professor at SUNY Buffalo. His research focuses on the neuroscience of social interaction, and he teaches neuroscience to more than 1 million followers online. Resources: Why Brains Need Friends (book) Dr. Ben Rein Our 2026 Brain Health Retreat Hosted by Drs. Ayesha & Dean Sherzai Subscribe to The Synapse (free weekly newsletter): thebraindocs.com/newsletter Follow @TheBrainDocs on Instagram

Many of us were taught that being good meant being compliant, agreeable, and easy to manage. The trouble is those same lessons can quietly erode our self-respect in adulthood. In this episode, I unpack why respect begins with how we treat ourselves, especially when workplace bias leaves us feeling vulnerable for simply being who we are. We explore self-advocacy, boundaries, values, and the courage to stop relying on external validation. Because when we learn to honour our own worth, respecting others becomes less transactional and far more human.   Key Points

You guys… I'm literally not OK and neither is Michael Harky — and that's exactly why this episode is everything.This week I sat down with everybody's favorite introvert, Michael Harky, and we got into ALL of it. Growing up as an old soul who gossiped with teachers during nap time, surviving Dallas summers as a bigger guy who cannot stop sweating, quitting his corporate job dreams for content creation, and somehow ending up with millions of views just by being himself. Oh, and I also owe my Mennonite besties an apology. Don't ask. (Ask.)Follow Alexis:Instagram: @alexiswaters_TikTok: @alexiswaters_Follow the Podcast:Instagram: @literallynotokpodSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Most service business owners are chasing the next lead source. Google Ads. Facebook Ads. AI. SEO. Automation. But sometimes the fastest way to grow is still the most old-school strategy in the book: getting out into your community, shaking hands, building trust, and making sure people remember your brand. In this episode of Service Business Mastery, Tersh Blissett and Joshua Crouch sit down with Chuck Worley, owner of Worley's Home Services, to talk about branding, networking, reputation, and the real-world grind behind building a service business people know, trust, and refer. Chuck shares his journey from struggling in school to building a career in HVAC sales, starting and losing a business, rebuilding from bankruptcy, paying back debts he was no longer legally required to pay, and eventually growing Worley's Home Services into a $17 million company. He also breaks down why branding is not just about a logo, why standing out matters, and how his orange and green jackets became a memorable part of his local brand. They also discuss: How Chuck went from HVAC technician to top-performing comfort advisor Why sales changed his life and gave him a path forward The painful lessons from bankruptcy and rebuilding from zero Why reputation matters more than almost anything in business How Chuck used networking to grow his company without relying only on digital marketing Why your brand needs to be memorable, even if people think it looks ridiculous How local chambers, BNI groups, and business events can generate real relationships Why referrals still matter in a world obsessed with AI and ads How Chuck used small acquisitions and owner financing to grow Why being the "power connector" in your market can create long-term growth How service business owners can start networking even if they feel uncomfortable If you are a service business owner who wants to build a brand people remember, generate more referrals, and grow through real relationships, this episode is a practical, no-BS playbook. Timestamps 00:00 Old-school networking advice 03:36 Challenges with AI voice calls 08:48 Struggling through high school 11:48 Quitting shipyard job for family 13:32 Quitting jobs due to drug use 18:42 Friend's Offer During Divorce 22:18 Early business struggles and trust 25:11 Growing HVAC Business from Dorm Room 27:03 CallRail for tracking marketing calls 30:37 Networking as an Introvert 32:51 Growing the sales team 36:55 Personal branding and first impressions 41:10 Joining a Chamber of Commerce 45:13 Networking and local referrals 48:41 Networking with industry professionals 52:26 Overcoming networking anxiety 52:58 Networking event experience 56:57 Importance of referrals and relationships 59:38 Wrapping up and subscribing encouragement Follow the Host and Guest Tersh Blissett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tershblissett/ Joshua Crouch: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-crouch/ Chuck Worley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckworley757/  Connect with Us • LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/service-business-mastery • TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@servicebusinessmasterypodcast • Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/servicebusinessmasterypodcast • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/servicebusinessmasterypodcast This episode is kindly powered by: UpFrog: upfrog.com MarketStorm is an AI-powered advertising platform. Results vary by market, budget, and campaign configuration: https://marketstorm.ai/ Get Your 14-Day Free Trial with CallRail!: https://www.callrail.com/sbmpod CompanyCam: https://companycam.com/ Breezy: Capture 25-30% more clients with Breezy AI Agents. Use code "SBM" to book a demo and get $500 on us: https://getbreezyapp.com/schedule-demo PhoneTAP: Your calls hold the key to growing your business. PhoneTAP gives you instant AI analysis, real customer lifetime value, and tools to coach your team. Learn more: phonetap.ai/demo   

Send us Fan Mail#388 - This week asks the question: Are you an Extrovert or Introvert Runner? there is no wrong or right answer and most people are a bit of each. But, depending on your answer could determine what training and your races look like. This episode isn't meant to be taken too seriously, just a bit of fun to have a look at our personalities. So, are you training for a world-renown marathon or an ultra high in the mountains? Or neither? Support the showMartha Runs the World websitehttps://www.buzzsprout.com/248027Email:martharunstheworld@gmail.comYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@martharunstheworldInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/martharunstheworld/#

I've always wondered how specifically having good relationships can decrease our likelihood of cancer or having a heart attack, and improve our immune systems and brain health. Well, I asked a Stanford Neuroscientist and his answers are absolutely fascinating.  Dr. Ben Rein is an award-winning neuroscientist and lecturer at Stanford, and the author of the phenomenal new book, Why Brains Need Friends. We are talking about why hanging out with your friends floods your brain with a chemical cocktail that is basically a microdose of MDMA, why being married beats chemotherapy as the number one predictor of surviving cancer, why Botox and Tylenol and Advil are making it harder to make friends, yes, really, and why we should all probably get dogs and get our parents to get dogs if we want them to live a long time. You're going to come away with a ton of action steps to not only live longer and be healthier, but also just feel better every single day.