The Quiet and Strong Podcast, Especially for Introverts

Do you feel like you're always the odd one out? Do you avoid social gatherings because you don't know how to act around people?If you're an awkward introvert, you know that feeling of awkwardness all too well. You might avoid social situations altogether, or feel like you're always saying the wrong thing. In this episode, guest Monica Parkin will show you how to overcome your awkwardness and embrace your introverted nature. She will also share some strategies to help you overcome awkwardness and build confidence so that you can enjoy socializing and networking without feeling uncomfortable. Listen now to learn how to start conversations, make friends, and feel more confident in business and life situations.***Monica is an award-winning international speaker, and author of the Amazon bestseller “Overcoming Awkward, the Introverts guide to Networking, Marketing, and Sales.” She’s also a licensed Mortgage Broker, Entrepreneur, and self-professed introvert.Guest: Monica ParkinGet Monica's Book: Overcoming Awkward, the Introverts guide to Networking, Marketing, and SalesWebsite - https://www.monicaparkin.ca/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/monica-parkin-amp-a591b2120/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mortgage_monica/Twitter - https://twitter.com/mortgagemonicaPodcast - https://www.facebook.com/jugglingwithoutballs- - -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 empath? Do you feel other people's emotions deeply and find yourself taking on their stress and anxiety? If so, then this episode is for you! Learn how to become resilient as an empath and highly sensitive person (HSP). Understand your triggers and learn how to manage your energy. Listen now for tips and advice on how to thrive with your gifts and strengths as an empath in a world that isn't always built for your sensitivities.Guest: Jennifer ParkerJennifer Parker has been studying personal growth for almost two decades. What she found is this: Much of what is taught in the personal growth world simply does not work for everyone! Particularly if we have highly sensitive nervous systems and/or nervous systems that have been wired during trauma, pushing ourselves harder only backfires. Those findings inspired her to write her first book, Secrets of the Resilient Empath. In her spare time, Jennifer enjoys hanging out with her husband and three boys, contemplating the mysteries of the universe, and laughing until her face hurts. If she isn’t at home, she’s likely either hiking in the woods or at the local nursery looking for one more plant.  Contact Jennifer:Jennifer's Book: Secrets of the Resilient Empath Website: www.jenniferlaurenparker.comInstagram:@jenniferlaurenparkerTikTok: @not.that.kind.of.empath- - -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

Do you feel like you are alone in being an introvert?In this episode, David dispels the myth that introverts are a small minority of the population, and gives insight into what being an introvert truly means. If you're an introvert, you're in good company, with most estimates putting over half the population as introverts. Introversion doesn't mean shyness or a lack of confidence or social ability, but rather where your natural focus is more on your inner world of thoughts and ideas instead of focused outward.Let's learn to immerse "ourselves in the joy, the genius, and the power of who we naturally are" by embracing the strength that comes with introversion.  Books mentioned in this podcast:Introvert Power by Laurie Helgoe- - -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 helping everyone feel heard and understood can be a challenge in a group setting, especially in the classroom.In this episode of the Quiet and Strong Podcast, educator Stacey Roshan discusses how she uses technology and several other strategies to help students find their voice and be heard. As an introvert herself, Stacey's goal as a high school math teacher was to be the kind of teacher she wished she had growing up. Now as a speaker and author, she helps educators all over learn new ways to help all students connect. Guest: Stacey RoshanStacey Roshan is an educator, speaker, tech innovator, and author. She is passionate about discovering and sharing innovative ways to leverage technology to deepen relationships, build confidence, and create a safe learning environment where every student feels empowered to share their voice. Her work has been featured in USA Today, The Washington Post, CNN, and PBS Newshour. In addition to teaching high school students to love and understand math, Stacey works closely with faculty to design tech-infused lessons aimed at providing the optimal learning environment for all students. Stacey's Book: Tech with Heart -  Leveraging Technology to Empower Student Voice, Ease Anxiety, & Create Compassionate Classrooms Contact Stacey:Website: https://techiemusings.com/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/staceyroshanTwitter: https://twitter.com/buddyxoEnjoy art from Cover Artist Michael Summers on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelsummers/***Other books mentioned in this podcast:Quiet by Susan Cain- - -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

Do you long to make connections, even though you're an introvert? As introverts, we all long to make connections. It is just that the connections we want to make are deep - not just surface level.  This can be a challenge, but you can improve in the areas where you want to.  It can take some time for you to get to know others and then it may be a slow process to get to know them, it may take even more time to find those people that you can form deep connections with.Listen to this episode to learn more about connecting as an introvert, and be strong.Books mentioned in this episode:Introvert Power” by Dr. Laurie Helgoe- - -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

Happy Mother’s Day! As we celebrated Mother's Day this past week, how many of us struggle with parenting? Whether an introvert or extrovert, each child definitely comes with their own personality and unique gifts and needs.In this episode, David discusses the challenges and joys of parenthood - whether you're an introvert or extrovert, and whether your partner or children are introverts and extroverts. It showcases the different ways that both personality types can approach parenting, and highlights the strengths of both personality types. Listen as David explores the different ways introverts and extroverts approach parenting, and how to make the most of your unique strengths as a parent. Books mentioned in this episode:The Hidden Gifts of the Introverted Child - Marti Olsen LaneyQuiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking, by Susan CainBlog Article:  Are you an introvert or an extrovert? Six things to consider- - -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

What are introversion and extroversion?  Can introversion be inherited? Does introversion mean shyness? Can introverts and extroverts have successful relationships? Join us as David Hall, the creator of QuietandStrong.com discusses ten common questions searched on the internet about introversion. He'll also share his favorite books on introversion success, and a bonus surprise announcement.Embrace YOUR Introversion, and Be Strong!Books mentioned in this episode:1. Introvert Power” by Dr. Laurie Helgoe2. Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking, by Susan Cain3. Networking For People Who Hate Networking, by Devora Zack4. The Introvert’s Way: Living a Quiet Life in a Noisy World, Sophia Dembling 5. The Introvert Advantage, by Marti Olsen Laney- - -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 sometimes feels misunderstood?In this episode of the Quiet and Strong podcast, guest Megan Malone discusses the basics of introversion and different personality types in the Myers-Briggs personality system. She also discusses how to understand yourself and others better. If you're interested in learning more about understanding your personality, be sure to listen to this episode! Discover your own Personality Type with our free Personality Assessment:Typefinder Personality Assessment---Megan Malone is a career coach and marketing consultant. She is passionate about helping people improve their relationships, career, and quality of life through coaching and tools like personality type. Megan is a Certified Coach and is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Organizational Development. She is a certified profiler in the Myers-Briggs personality system. She currently lives in Fort Worth, Texas, with her husband and two pups.Guest: Megan Malone Contact Megan:Megan's Book:  The Complete Guide to Understanding The INFJ Personality TypeInstagram: @coachwithmeganTwitter: @meganmmaloneTikTok: meganmmalone- - -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 feels like you're held back in your career or business because of your fear of public speaking? Do you wish you could step up and confidently share your ideas, but don't know how? Then this episode is for you.  Join us as public speaking coach Victoria Lioznyasky shares some of her secrets to becoming confident, compelling, and captivating in front of an audience as an introvert. Learn simple steps to overcome your fear of public speaking,  what to say when you don't know what to say, and how to prepare and deliver memorable speeches to any audience with confidence. Listen to this episode to improve your public speaking and start making a bigger impact in your life and work right now.---Victoria Lioznyansky teaches introverted entrepreneurs and business professionals how to overcome their fear of public speaking and become confident and captivating speakers. Victoria went from scared to sought-after speaker and founded Brilliant Speakers Academy®, an online public speaking coaching program.Guest: Victoria Lioznyansky Contact Victoria:Website: https://byvictorial.com/Free Training: https://www.byvictorial.com/trainingBrilliant Speakers Accelerator Program: https://byvictorial.com/acceleratorFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/byvictorialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/byvictorial/- - -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

As an introvert, do you feel like you're always pretending to be someone else? Do you feel like you're out of alignment with who you really are? How do you find authenticity to be yourself as an introvert? In this episode, guest Dr. Michael Alcee helps us explore how to connect with your authentic self,  and learn "emergency introvert hacks" that support your introverted nature - whatever your environment.  And, when everyone else doubted, you'll discover what happens when a college psychologist creates a campus club, especially for introverts! Don't miss this episode of the Quiet and Strong Podcast where you'll learn creative ways to be yourself and be strong!---Michael Alcée, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist in private practice in Tarrytown, NY and Mental Health Educator at Manhattan School of Music. He specializes in the psychology of introverts, artists, and everyday creativity and the professional development of therapists. Guest: Michael AlceeGet Michael's Book: Therapeutic Improvisation- How to Stop Winging It and Own It as a Therapist  Contact Michael:Website: https://michaelalcee.com/Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-alcee-14417755/Twitter: https://twitter.com/mike_drop_1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mike_drop_/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livelifecreatively2Michael's TEDx Talk on introverts: https://www.ted.com/talks/michael_alcee_introverts_college_and_the_mind_solving_our_mental_health_crisis_jan_2017Other Books mentioned in this episode:Susan Cain - Quiet- - -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