The Quiet and Strong Podcast, Especially for Introverts

When you don't understand your introversion, you can feel broken, isolated, and alone — especially if you are a teenager.  In today's podcast, I'm interviewing Sophie Morris, an introvert coach, mentor and advocate at Quietosophy®. She is the UK’s leading expert on introversion for children and teenagers. Join us as we talk about teens and introversion, gain a better understanding on parenting introverts, hear tips about how you can support your own introverted children on their journey, and help them be strong.Guest: Sophie MorrisContact Sophie:Website: Quietosphy.comLinkedIn - sophie-morris-coachingInstagram - @quietosophyFacebook - @quietosophySend 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

Introverts can be amazing leaders!  However, the approach and strategies will differ from those of extroverts.  Terrance Lee, the Introvert Leader, joins as a guest to discuss how to embrace your introverted strengths and get to know yourself to excel in leadership.  Terrance has a book launching October 29, 2021, Quiet Voice Fearless Leader - 10 Principles for Introverts to Awaken the Leader Inside.Guest: Terrance LeeGet Terrance's book or contact Terrance: Quiet Voice Fearless Leader - 10 Principles for Introverts to Awaken the Leader Inside - New Release!quietvoicefearlessleader.cominfo@quietvoicefearlessleader.comInstagram - @theintrovertleaderFacebook - @theintrovertleaderTikTok - @theintrovertleaderTwitter - @introvertleadSend 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

I truly believe there is greatness in all of us.  We just need to be reminded of this… sometimes over and over again.  Often, as we are seeking greatness there is that voice in our head or the voices of others, that says who are you to do this?  This is referred to as imposter syndrome.  The belief that you are really not good enough  and worse you are going to be found out as a fraud.  And you don’t really deserve your accomplishments as you  have just been lucky. We are going to review a couple of strategies to battle imposter syndrome.  You deserve success and are well equipped to do some amazing work.  Why not you?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

Introversion comes with many gifts and strengths, but is still very misunderstood.  In this episode we will do some myth busting around 10 common myths when it comes to introverts and introversion. Introversion is a beautiful thing, so embrace it.  Use your strengths, honor your needs and help bust the many myths out there. Be proud of who you are and the gifts you have to offer the world!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

Do you have a to do list? What is important to get done?  What should you not do in order to accomplish the important? So do you have a good system?  Is everything in one place?  If not, this is the place to start.  Sometimes we might need to do a reset.  You may have a great system, but over time it may be overrun with too many things and not enough time to do it all. From time to time we need to move some things off into the don't do list.Book referenced in this episode:David Allen  - Getting Things DoneSend 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

Have you ever had one of those dark days when life seemed a bit overwhelming?  We all have.During these times, it's important to remember that even when things are looking dark, there are better times coming your way.  Is there something you can do to change your situation?  If you are feeling overwhelmed, are your thoughts bringing you sadness?  Can you change your thoughts?  What can you control and what must you accept as outside the realm of your control?  Spend your time focusing on what you can control. I truly believe there is greatness in all of us.  You just need to be reminded of this… sometimes over and over again.  And you need to NOT listen to those voices that hold you back and try to make you just get by or survive as if that is all there is. Each of us will have to face some dark times, but ultimately we aren’t meant to just survive. We are meant to THRIVE! 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

As introverts, we have many thoughts and it is easy for them to go negative.  By using techniques such as reframing we can challenge thoughts that would prevent us from doing something worthwhile or stop us from enjoying the experience. Our thoughts are so powerful. As introverts, we have great ideas and ideas of how things can be great.  Don’t give up on these just because others may not be able to see things the way you do.  Keep pushing for the exceptional world that you see in your mind.  Changing the world starts with a thought.References in this podcast: Michael Davidson, A Practical Guide To Reframing Your Thoughts And Making Yourself HappierSend 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

What strengthens you?  Are you able to do that most of the time at work or in your personal life? What do you think of when you hear the word “productivity”? Some might think it means being busy.  And if it only means busy and not what strengthens you, this will lead to stress, overwhelm, and burnout.  Productivity is accomplishing those goals that strengthen you and are meaningful.  Enjoying the quality of life you want, having meaningful relationships, and doing things that feed your soul. References in this podcast: Marcus Buckingham & Don Clifton, Now Discover Your StrengthsDamon Zahariades, The 5-Minute Productivity Hack That Will Revolutionize Your WorkdaySend 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

I dropped off my son at the university this week.  This can be a very difficult experience for the parents.  It made me think of my own college experience.  I was happy to be out on my own, however, I was just starting to get to know myself and as I think back it would have been a different experience if I had understood myself and my introversion better.  Understanding my personality now allows me to make changes in how I do things, and how I approach situations.  There are great gifts that come from introversion. I wish I had understood these things when I was in college, but I am happy I do now. Books Referenced in this podcast: Laurie Helgoe, "Introvert Power"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

Have you had the experience where you thought you were doing your fair share of the conversation, but someone had a sarcastic comment like “keep it down over there.”  Or how about”Why are you so quiet?”  What is the introvert comeback to a statement or question like this? These statements and questions are rarely helpful and can even be harmful. Introverts can be confident in conversations knowing themselves and sometimes it is time to speak and sometimes it is time to think and embrace the quiet.References in this podcast: Amy Krueger, “The 5 Words Introverts Loathe to Hear: Why Are You So Quiet?”David Keirsey, “Please Understand Me II” 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