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The Quiet and Strong Podcast, Especially for Introverts

Ep 188 - Embracing Introverted Strengths in Public Relations with Alexson Calahan

Sep 2, 2024
39:30

Ever wondered how introverts can thrive in the world of public relations? Join The Quiet and Strong Podcast as host David Hall sits down with Alexson Calahan, founder of Small Adventures Communications, to explore this intriguing dynamic. In this episode, you'll learn about the unique strengths introverts bring to PR and how these attributes can lead to authentic storytelling and relationship building.

Key takeaways include:
- The power of observation as a key strength for introverts
- Strategies for public speaking and dealing with anxiety
- Comfortably and authentically showing up to share your story

Discover how embracing introverted strengths can lead to success in public relations, whether you're naturally quiet or prefer deeper, one-on-one connections. This episode provides valuable insights for introverts looking to expand their comfort zones and make their voices heard.

Tune in to understand why both introverts and extroverts can excel in PR, and how you can leverage your unique abilities in the field.

Listen now, and be strong.

Episode Link: QuietandStrong.com/188

Alexson Calahan
founded Small Adventures Communications, a PR agency that helps nonprofits build smart public relations plans that drive real results. Since 2006, she has provided PR counsel to global organizations, acting as both a trusted advisor and tactician. She has designed and led campaigns ranging from local event promotion to state-wide advocacy to national health-behavior change – all with successful results. In nearly 20 years of working with well-known nonprofits, she has built communications and public relations plans that have changed legislation, raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for the mission, driven health behavior change, and brought fresh event participants and donors to the table.

She also uses her 20 years of PR expertise, a lifetime of introversion, and successful business experience to build a systemic approach to move business leaders from complete PR novices to comfortable beginners and beyond in ways that build their businesses and still feel like themselves.

Connect with Alexson:

Website: SmallAdventuresCommunications.com

Socials: LinkedIn

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