The Quiet and Strong Podcast, Especially for Introverts

Are you an introvert who wants to become a more confident communicator and presenter? In this episode, David and his guest, stand-up-comedian-turned-introvert-presentation-coach, Jon Torrens, provide practical tips and strategies to help you gain the confidence you need.Learn specific strategies for preparing a presentation as an introvert, the importance of story-telling, powerful ways to prepare and start off your presentation, what to do when things go wrong, and how to build your "Confidence-Muscle" before your presentations.It's time for introverts everywhere to shine! Listen now and start building better presentations today!- - -Jon Torrens has worked as a designer at games companies including Sony and Electronic Arts, and as a professional stand-up comic for a few years, so he knows how to engage and motivate and occasionally be funny too.Now, as a coach and speaker, he teaches effective communication, using his personal skills to both show and tell. He delivers training for a range of clients in London and Cambridge, including Foster + Partners, Raspberry Pi, Redgate, Microsoft Research, Creative Assembly and Cambridge University.Unique insights from the worlds of computer game design and stand-up comedy enable even the most introverted of his clients to deliver presentations that delight and motivate their audiences.“Once in a generation, someone comes along who changes everything. Jon Torrens is not that person, but he met them once and tried to wow them with his Alec Guinness impression.”Contact Jon:Website: JonTorrens.coSocial Media: Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn- - -Book mentioned in this episode:Christopher Vogler - The Writer's JourneySend us a text- - -Contact the Host of the Quiet and Strong Podcast:David Hall Author, Speaker, Educator, Podcaster quietandstrong.comGobio.link/quietandstrongdavid [at] quietandstrong.com NOTE: 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 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 Get Quiet & Strong Merchandise

Are you an introvert who wants to be productive and still manage your energy? This episode is for you! David talks with guest Mariella Franker to discover how to take advantage of your inner strengths, such as being able to concentrate deeply on one thing at a time. Learn how to identify when you’ve reached the limits of your energy and need some restorative downtime. Learn practices to stay energized throughout the day in a way that works for you. Listen now and start becoming the most productive version of yourself!- - - Mariella Franker, Ph.D., supports introverted solopreneurs in getting clarity about which actions to take so that they can be the best version of themselves without being held back by low energy. After years of “playing the part” in her work and trying to make the most of her time by fitting in extra things in all the nooks and crannies of the day, she felt burned out, lost and disconnected. She knew she could add more value to the world but didn’t know how. Then she learned more about herself and what it really means to be an introvert. She started to work more with her natural strengths and created habits that support her personal needs. Now, she's a certified Natural Advantage® productivity coach, Associate Coach at De Succesvolle Introvert, and CEO of The Franker Message. She's the host of Productive Introvert Community Podcast and has been featured in places like the European Medical Writers Association, Making Money online podcast, and MarieTV. She lives in the Netherlands with her husband and son. On most days, you’ll find her working in her little cabin office, hanging out with her family, or puttering around her home or garden.Note: The analogy of a map with landmarks that guides you towards what makes you effortlessly brilliant comes from Marloes Bouwmeester, founder and inventor of Natural Advantage:  https://www.naturaladvantage.global/Contact Mariella:Website:  thefrankermessage.com/Free Training BundleProductive Introvert Community Podcast Social Media: Send us a text- - -Contact the Host of the Quiet and Strong Podcast:David Hall Author, Speaker, Educator, Podcaster quietandstrong.comGobio.link/quietandstrongdavid [at] quietandstrong.com NOTE: 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 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 Get Quiet & Strong Merchandise

Are you ready to bust some myths about being an introvert?Then tune in to Episode 108, where we tackle the 10 most ridiculous questions about introversion and explore the truth behind them. From exploring the idea that introverts can't be successful in "extroverted "careers, to the misconceptions surrounding their social skills, we'll break down the myths and provide a fresh perspective on what it means to be an introvert.This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to gain a better understanding of introversion and its unique strengths. Whether you are an introvert yourself or simply looking to learn more about this personality trait, our episode is full of insights and tips to help you thrive and succeed. So sit back, relax, and get ready to challenge your perceptions of introversion with Introvert Success.Send us a text- - -Contact the Host of the Quiet and Strong Podcast:David Hall Author, Speaker, Educator, Podcaster quietandstrong.comGobio.link/quietandstrongdavid [at] quietandstrong.com NOTE: 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 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 Get Quiet & Strong Merchandise

Are you an introverted public speaker who wants to use the power of storytelling to captivate your audience?Join David as we dive into the power of storytelling, especially for introverted public speakers.We'll explore the challenges faced by introverts and provide tips and tricks on how to overcome them. From the history of storytelling and its significance to the hero's journey and its impact on character development, we cover it all. Don't miss out on this opportunity to harness the power of storytelling and take your public speaking to the next level. Whether you're an introvert or not, this episode is packed with valuable insights and tips that will benefit anyone looking to improve their storytelling skills. Listen now!Previous Quiet and Strong episodes mentioned in this episode:Ep 89 - Presence, Storytelling and Public Speaking with guest Richard NewmanEp 104 - Collaboration and Influence, Especially for Introverts with Peter AnthonyEp 66 - Public Speaking - Becoming Confident, Compelling, and Captivating as an Introvert with Victoria LioznyanskyBooka Mentioned In this Episode:The Hero's Journey - The Collected Works of Joseph CampbellThe Hobbit + Lord Of The Rings - JRR Tolkien Send us a text- - -Contact the Host of the Quiet and Strong Podcast:David Hall Author, Speaker, Educator, Podcaster quietandstrong.comGobio.link/quietandstrongdavid [at] quietandstrong.com NOTE: 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 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 Get Quiet & Strong Merchandise

Are you an introvert looking for ways to maximize your productivity? Discover the power of introverted productivity!   In this episode, David explores the unique challenges and strengths of introverted professionals in the workplace. Join David as he discusses how introverts can harness their introspection, focus, and quiet nature to become productive and effective leaders. Learn how to use your unique abilities, like listening and deep thinking, to boost creativity and problem-solving. We'll explore practical strategies that can help you become more productive without draining yourself. Take the first step on your journey toward becoming a master of introverted productivity. Listen to this episode now!Send us a text- - -Contact the Host of the Quiet and Strong Podcast:David Hall Author, Speaker, Educator, Podcaster quietandstrong.comGobio.link/quietandstrongdavid [at] quietandstrong.com NOTE: 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 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 Get Quiet & Strong Merchandise

Are you an introverted entrepreneur trying to get clear on how to package your expertise to connect with your clients? Then this is the episode for you!Join David and his guest Susanna Reay on a journey to discover how you can use your unique traits to “Show Up and Shine” in the business world. We’ll explore Susanna's "Sparkle Frameworks" along with strategies and tips that help introverts build confidence and success as an entrepreneur. You'll learn to embrace your inner strengths while still staying true to yourself. Learn how to make the most of your strengths, network effectively, find great mentors and more. Listen now for inspiration on how to succeed as an introverted entrepreneur!- - -Susanna Reay is an award-winning Business Coach, Offer Architect, Speaker & Author who over the last 20 years has mentored entrepreneurs globally to sell their services online. Susanna’s unique Sparkle Frameworks® bring visual focus and clarity out of complex service offers, enabling clients to scale their business with ease.As an introvert herself and the founder of The Introvert Way® -  all her training programs are introvert-friendly, allowing you time and space to think but also be held accountable to take action!Contact Susanna:Website: Susannareay.comGet Susanna's Book: The Introvert Way™ Roadmap: Use your introvert superpowers to design and scale a profitable knowledge-based businessSocials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook Join Susanna's Facebook Community:  Introvert Entrepreneur Powerhouse Community Send us a text- - -Contact the Host of the Quiet and Strong Podcast:David Hall Author, Speaker, Educator, Podcaster quietandstrong.comGobio.link/quietandstrongdavid [at] quietandstrong.com NOTE: 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 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 Get Quiet & Strong Merchandise

Are you an introvert who hates sales, and are looking for better ways to collaborate with clients and peers? Get ready to take notes as we dive into the magic of building relationships through collaborative communication,In this episode, David welcomes guest Peter Anthony, author of the book "Collabradabra: The Magic of Collaborative Conversations." Together, they discuss the concept of collaborative communication and how it can be applied in the workplace as well as in your personal life. Peter shares insights from his book and provides practical tips and strategies to help you improve your relationships through collaborative communication with clients and peers.  This episode is perfect for anyone interested in learning more about how to create successful, non-salesy relationships that lead to more positive outcomes in today's fast-paced business world.- - -Peter Anthony is an author and speaker and has a master’s in professional communication. And all that as an introvert. As an expert in collaboration and commercial relationship development, Peter has run workshops for thousands of people in 12 countries over 20 years. He consults with Fortune 500 companies to help them achieve better smarter outcomes from more effective internal and external relationships. His book Collabradabra highlights the six moments that matter to maximize collaborative outcomes one conversation at a time.Contact Peter:Website: PeterAnthonyConsulting.com Get Peter's Book: Collabradabra: The Magic of Collaborative ConversationsLinkedIn | Youtube | Facebook  Send us a text- - -Contact the Host of the Quiet and Strong Podcast:David Hall Author, Speaker, Educator, Podcaster quietandstrong.comGobio.link/quietandstrongdavid [at] quietandstrong.com NOTE: 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 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 Get Quiet & Strong Merchandise

Are you an introvert looking for ways to improve your communication skills? Looking to become a better public speaker or storyteller?In this episode, David and his guest Diana Robertson will explore practical strategies for improving communication skills, public speaking, and storytelling – especially if you're an introvert. We'll discuss ways to gain confidence and make the process easier so that you can have more meaningful conversations with others.Diana will also share some different techniques that can help make your communications more dynamic, engaging, and impactful. So what are you waiting for? Listen now to increase confidence in communicating with others and be strong! - - -Diana Robertson is an award-winning speaker, communication skills trainer, TEDx speaker & coach and founder of Skillsme, a soft skills academy. Having been a shy introvert herself, she has now devoted her life to helping people unleash their potential with the power of communication skills.Contact Diana:Website:  skillsme.co.uk Instagram | LinkedInSend us a text- - -Contact the Host of the Quiet and Strong Podcast:David Hall Author, Speaker, Educator, Podcaster quietandstrong.comGobio.link/quietandstrongdavid [at] quietandstrong.com NOTE: 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 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 Get Quiet & Strong Merchandise

Do you struggle with finding balance between your work and personal life, particularly as an introvert? In this episode, David dives into the common myth of achieving the perfect 'work-life balance', exploring why it's not always possible and offering solutions to help manage the demands of both. Understand why it's important to embrace your natural personality and tendencies, instead of trying to be something you're not.  Learn how to better prioritize your time, while also creating a fulfilling lifestyle that works best for you.  Don't miss out - listen now!Send us a text- - -Contact the Host of the Quiet and Strong Podcast:David Hall Author, Speaker, Educator, Podcaster quietandstrong.comGobio.link/quietandstrongdavid [at] quietandstrong.com NOTE: 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 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 Get Quiet & Strong Merchandise

Happy Holidays!  I am taking this week off to unplug and enjoy the holidays with my family. I hope you find the time to celebrate the holidays and whatever holidays you celebrate in the way that you want.  No matter what holidays you celebrate, celebrate your introversion and the great gifts it brings.  We have had some great guests on the Quiet and Strong Podcast and already have some lined up for 2023.  As always let me know those topics that you want to hear more about or guests you would like to hear from.  I am so happy you are on this journey with me of embracing your introversion with your great strengths while honoring your needs. And finding strategies for success that work best for you.Hopefully, 2022 was a great year for you and wishing you all the best in 2023.  As always, get to know your introverted strengths and needs and BE STRONG!Send us a text- - -Contact the Host of the Quiet and Strong Podcast:David Hall Author, Speaker, Educator, Podcaster quietandstrong.comGobio.link/quietandstrongdavid [at] quietandstrong.com NOTE: 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 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 Get Quiet & Strong Merchandise