We all wear disguises. We put them on to protect ourselves, to keep our true selves hidden away. But what if we took off the costume? What if we allowed ourselves to be authentically us?In this episode, join David as we explore the idea of taking off the mask and being our true selves. Authenticity is about understanding who we are and embracing our amazing strengths as introverts, letting go of bad habits and limiting beliefs,  and courageously accepting our imperfections so we can connect on a deeper level.In a world where we're constantly putting on masks to fit in and be someone we're not, it's time to take off the costume and be authentically YOU! So take off that mask, and be the amazing person you were meant to be! Listen now and be strong!Books referenced in this podcast: Richard Newman, You Were Born To SpeakBrene Brown, The Gifts of ImperfectionBecca Ribbing, The Clarity JournalMarcus Buckingham & Donald Clifton, Now, Discover Your StrengthsMarcus Buckingham, StandOutPodcast Episodes referenced:Ep 89 - Presence, Storytelling, and Public Speaking with guest Richard NewmanEp 90 - Creating Career Clarity: Strategies for Getting Unstuck with Becca RibbingEp. 11 - Strengths, Personality Type, And Nature Versus Nurture- - -Contact the Host of the Quiet and Strong Podcast:David Hall Author, Speaker, Educator, Podcaster quietandstrong.comGobio.link/quietandstrongdavid [at] quietandstrong.com Take the FREE Personality Assessment: Typefinder Personality Assessment Follow David on your favorite social platform: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube Get David's book:Minding Your Time: Time Management, Productivity, and Success, Especially for Introverts You may also like:Quiet & Strong Merchandise

Have you ever wondered whether it matters if you're an Introvert, Ambivert or Extrovert, and how knowing the answer can make a difference?In this episode, David explains that it's not enough to just give yourself a label. In fact, just giving yourself a label doesn't really mean anything. In fact, sometimes we're afraid of labels, and some people really do not want to label themselves as Introverts because they don't understand what that means.  But by understanding what these terms mean, by truly understanding your own strengths and needs, you can become more confident, more productive and more successful.  Introversion and extroversion are not a matter of whether you "like people or not..." Everyone needs belonging and connection! But on a deeper level, where do you spend your focus?  Where do you get your energy? How do you gather and process information?  What do your relationships look like? What lights you up?Listen now as we discuss all of these questions and more, to discover why understanding yourself and your strengths and needs is the key to being strong.- - -Contact the Host of the Quiet and Strong Podcast:David Hall Author, Speaker, Educator, Podcaster quietandstrong.comGobio.link/quietandstrongdavid [at] quietandstrong.com Take the FREE Personality Assessment: Typefinder Personality Assessment Follow David on your favorite social platform: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube Get David's book:Minding Your Time: Time Management, Productivity, and Success, Especially for Introverts You may also like:Quiet & Strong Merchandise

Are you feeling stuck in your career? Not sure what the next step is? Join David and his guest Becca Ribbing, as we discuss how to  create clarity and get unstuck. We'll cover how to assess your values and interests, identify your skills and strengths, and set goals for your future. These simple steps will help you move forward in your career with confidence. So listen now and get started on creating the career you really want!- - -Becca Ribbing is the author of The Clarity Journal and has been a coach for over a decade. She's on a mission to help people break out of the cycles of uncertainty and struggle that hold them back. She helps women going back and forth with the big, seemingly endless question of what to do next—so they can stop going around in circles and finally figure out what they truly want and create the clarity and momentum they crave. So many people find themselves stuck and unsure of their direction. Using journaling prompts and helping people become more honest with themselves, she moves her readers forward gently and empowers them to embrace their strengths while letting go of any negative self-talk that has held them back in the past.- - -Get Becca's book: The Clarity JournalBecca's Website: beccaribbing.com Facebook | Instagram | Twitter| LinkedIn- - -Contact the Host of the Quiet and Strong Podcast:David Hall Author, Speaker, Educator, Podcaster quietandstrong.comGobio.link/quietandstrongdavid [at] quietandstrong.com Take the FREE Personality Assessment: Typefinder Personality Assessment Follow David on your favorite social platform: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube Get David's book:Minding Your Time: Time Management, Productivity, and Success, Especially for Introverts You may also like:Quiet & Strong Merchandise

Are you looking to improve your communication skills in any setting? Whether you're speaking to a room filled with hundreds of people, giving a presentation at work, or just talking one-on-one, it's important to be able to communicate your message effectively.In this episode, David and his guest Richard Newman explore the importance of presence, body language and storytelling in any setting. You'll learn how to make a lasting impression and engage your audience through these key elements of communication.  Learn practical strategies from Richard that will help you communicate your message effectively in any setting. So click play now and learn how to communicate like a pro!- - -Business leaders all over the world rely on Richard Newman to transform their communication and to speak on the biggest stages. One client won over $1 Billion in new business in one year, using Richard’s techniques. His team has trained 120,000 clients worldwide. But Richard had to learn it all from scratch. Richard is highly introverted. He has high-functioning autism. He was painfully shy as a child.Aged 18, Richard started his mission to discover the core communication principles. He went to live in the foothills of the Himalayas with Tibetan monks, who spoke no English. They had to communicate non-verbally to understand each other. He then worked as a professional actor, studying how to walk, move and speak to increase his impact on an audience. He became a keynote speaker, coach, author, and speechwriter, winning the coveted Cicero Grand Prize for Best Speechwriter of the Year.- - -Get Richard's Book: You Were Born To Speak Website: UKBodyTalk.com Social Media:  LinkedIn | Instagram - - -Contact the Host of the Quiet and Strong Podcast:David Hall Author, Speaker, Educator, Podcaster quietandstrong.comGobio.link/quietandstrongdavid [at] quietandstrong.com Take the FREE Personality Assessment: Typefinder Personality Assessment Follow David on your favorite social platform: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube Get David's book:Minding Your Time: Time Management, Productivity, and Success, Especially for Introverts You may also like:Quiet & Strong Merchandise

If you're an introverted leader, you may feel like you need to be someone else to get results. But that's not true! You can be successful and get "loud results" without compromising who you are.In this episode, David and his guest Ankit Mahadevia will bust myths, discuss the neuroscience behind introversion, and show you how to get loud results as an introverted leader. You'll also learn what strategies and tactics work best for you, and how to use your introverted strengths to your advantage.Stop feeling like you need to be someone else to get results. - - -Ankit Mahadevia is an entrepreneur, CEO, speaker, and author. He has co-founded nine biotechnology companies, including Spero Therapeutics, where he currently serves as CEO. He has raised over $1 billion for the development of novel therapeutics and built multiple high-performing management teams. Ankit was named one of Glassdoor’s “Top 50 CEOs of 2021." He is the author of "Quiet Leader, Loud Results," and has spoken widely on leadership, including at Harvard University, Columbia University, Northwestern University, and the Berkeley Forum.- - -Get Ankit's New Book:  Quiet Leader, Loud Results: How Quiet Leaders Drive Outcomes that Speak for ThemselvesWebsite: Quietleader.comSocial Media:  LinkedIn | Twitter - - -Contact the Host of the Quiet and Strong Podcast:David Hall Author, Speaker, Educator, Podcaster quietandstrong.comGobio.link/quietandstrongdavid [at] quietandstrong.com Take the FREE Personality Assessment: Typefinder Personality Assessment Follow David on your favorite social platform: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube Get David's book:Minding Your Time: Time Management, Productivity, and Success, Especially for Introverts You may also like:Quiet & Strong Merchandise

Are you an introvert with social anxiety? Do you struggle to communicate and be confident around others?In this episode, David visits with communications professor Rebecca DiVerniero all about how to communicate and be confident as an introvert with social anxiety. You'll learn practical tips for improving your communication and confidence that will help you feel more comfortable in social situations.  So if you're looking for ways to improve your communication and confidence, this episode is a must-listen! You'll be glad you did!***Guest: Dr. Rebecca DiVernieroRebecca DiVerniero is both introverted *and* socially anxious. With her Ph.D. in Interpersonal Communication, she helps fellow socially anxious adults find their own worth and start, grow, and maintain a social life they actually enjoy.Website: Socialanxietyacademy.teachable.comInstagram (main platform) | TikTok - - - Books mentioned in this episode:Susan Cain Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking- - -Contact the Host of the Quiet and Strong Podcast:David Hall Author, Speaker, Educator, Podcaster quietandstrong.comGobio.link/quietandstrongdavid [at] quietandstrong.com Take the FREE Personality Assessment: Typefinder Personality Assessment Follow David on your favorite social platform: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube Get David's book:Minding Your Time: Time Management, Productivity, and Success, Especially for Introverts You may also like:Quiet & Strong Merchandise

September designates the end of summer and back-to-school time. It can be tough going back to school as an introvert.  If you're a parent, you might be concerned about how your introverted child will navigate the new school year, if teachers and friends will be supportive, and how you can help. If you're a student, you might be feeling nervous about starting new classes and meeting new people. But don't worry, we've got you covered! In this episode, we'll give you some tips on how to make the most of the new school year, and how introverted personalities can thrive in the new school year. So hit play and get ready to take on the world, one quiet step at a time.Other related podcast episodes you might Like:Ep. 34 - What I Wish I Had Known About Introversion Before CollegeEp 59 - Unleashing the True Potential of Introverts in the Classroom, with Teacher Chrissy Romano Arrabito - Part 1Ep 60 - Unleashing the True Potential of Introverts in the Classroom, with Teacher Chrissy Romano Arrabito - Part 2Ep 71 - Having all voices heard in the classroom and beyond with educator Stacey RoshanBooks mentioned in this episode:Marti Olsen Laney - The Introvert Advantage Susan Cain Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop TalkingArticle mentioned in this episode:Ana Homayoun - Back To School Tips For Introverted Students - - -Contact the Host of the Quiet and Strong Podcast:David Hall Author, Speaker, Educator, Podcaster quietandstrong.comGobio.link/quietandstrongdavid [at] quietandstrong.com Take the FREE Personality Assessment: Typefinder Personality Assessment Follow David on your favorite social platform: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube Get David's book:Minding Your Time: Time Management, Productivity, and Success, Especially for Introverts You may also like:Quiet & Strong Merchandise

Sometimes, when introverts take advice from extroverts, that advice can leave us feeling frustrated and lost because it just doesn't work for us.If you're an introvert, you may have been told to "act like an extrovert" in order to be successful. But that strategy doesn't work for everyone. Sometimes, it's best for introverts to learn from other introverts who have learned how to leverage introverted strengths, instead of trying to be something they're not. In this episode, we'll explore why an extrovert's advice may not work for introverts, and what you can do instead to thrive as an introvert.Listen now to learn how you can find success in your own introverted way!- - -Contact the Host of the Quiet and Strong Podcast:David Hall Author, Speaker, Educator, Podcaster quietandstrong.comGobio.link/quietandstrongdavid [at] quietandstrong.com Take the FREE Personality Assessment: Typefinder Personality Assessment Follow David on your favorite social platform: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube Get David's book:Minding Your Time: Time Management, Productivity, and Success, Especially for Introverts You may also like:Quiet & Strong Merchandise

Are you an introvert who struggles with social anxiety?  In this episode, David and his guest Roxana "Honest Rox" Alexandru explore ways to manage your social anxiety so you don't feel paralyzed in social situations. They discuss strategies to help you be confidently authentic.  You'll discover that you don't have to be an extrovert - or pretend to be something you're not - because showing up as your true introverted self is the best way to be confident in social situations. So hit play and let's get started!***Guest: Roxana Alexandru Roxana Alexandru spent a decade working on her social anxiety.  It was debilitating in all areas of her life.  She now uses her experience to help socially anxious introverts be more comfortable around people and with themselves.Roxana's Website for Introversion: GrowIntrovertGrow.com  Roxana's Website for Social Anxiety: HonestRox.comInstagram  |  Youtube- - -Contact the Host of the Quiet and Strong Podcast:David Hall Author, Speaker, Educator, Podcaster quietandstrong.comGobio.link/quietandstrongdavid [at] quietandstrong.com Take the FREE Personality Assessment: Typefinder Personality Assessment Follow David on your favorite social platform: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube Get David's book:Minding Your Time: Time Management, Productivity, and Success, Especially for Introverts You may also like:Quiet & Strong Merchandise

Are you an introverted leader? You may be wondering how you can thrive in a leadership role?Many people mistakenly believe that in order to be a successful leader, you have to be extroverted. But that's not true! There are many introverted leaders who thrive in their roles. In this episode, David and his guest Karolien Koolhof explore how introverted leaders can thrive by leveraging their strengths. We'll also dispel some common myths about introverts and leadership, and discuss cultural differences between introversion and extroversion in different parts of the world.If you're an introverted leader looking for ways to succeed, this episode is for you. Listen now and learn how to thrive as an introverted leader.---Karolien Koolhof (MA/MBA) is a coach, trainer, and author of the book Introverted Leadership. The book is about what introversion is, what cultural views exist around good leadership, and what prejudices introverted leaders have to deal with. Based on interviews with introverted leaders from all over the world, she describes the power of introverted leadership. Karolien has her own practice as a coach in which she helps introverts to better deal with their daily challenges, including leadership and managing people and teams. She also provides training and team coaching in the field of personality.Get Karolien's Book:Introverted Leadership: Thriving as a Quiet LeaderWebsite: quietquality.org Note: click the "Translate to English" button on the upper right to translate from Dutch Other Books MentionedSusan Cain Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking- - -Contact the Host of the Quiet and Strong Podcast:David Hall Author, Speaker, Educator, Podcaster quietandstrong.comGobio.link/quietandstrongdavid [at] quietandstrong.com Take the FREE Personality Assessment: Typefinder Personality Assessment Follow David on your favorite social platform: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube Get David's book:Minding Your Time: Time Management, Productivity, and Success, Especially for Introverts You may also like:Quiet & Strong Merchandise