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!- - -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 cringes at the thought of using social media to grow your business?  Get confident and learn to connect with your clients!David and guest Radhika Lucas will show you how to break through the discomfort of being seen and heard in a virtual world. We'll also share tips and tricks for creating content that resonates with your desired audience while still staying true to your introverted nature. So what are you waiting for? Listen now to start showing up confidently on social media!- - -Radhika Lucas is the Founder of Content Halo. A space where course creators, consultants, and introverts can find their safe space and go from feeling judged, scared, and insecure to building their video confidence, even if they are shy, introverted, or just getting started. Radhika has two decades of marketing and communications experience ranging from paid media audits to working in media and creative agencies. Radhika is a behavior change marketer with experience in a health setting. She carries these principles of supportive and safe messaging within the context of bringing about change in ourselves when transitioning through big changes like personal branding on social media or starting a new business. Radhika also works in the higher education sector where she helps raise the profile of researchers and academics as well as promoting new courses.Contact Radhika:Website:  contenthalo.comTo improve your video confidence in 5 minutes across 5 days, get the quick start guide at:confident.contenthalo.comOr to get started with building confidence for social media visibility fast, visit:www.cringetoconfident.com For a 50% discount on the course see bit.ly/qbspodcast and enter the code QBSPODCAST  Facebook | 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

Celebrating episode number 100 of the Quiet and Strong Podcast! The Quiet and Strong Podcast launched on January 2, 2021, World Introvert Day.  Since then we have had so many amazing guests and discussed important topics, especially for introverts. This show is all about the strengths and needs of introverts.  We also bust myths about introversion and share plenty of strategies for success.  So far, the guests have been introverted experts, advocates and champions, therapists, and psychologists, and successful professionals who have learned to lean into their introversion and find success BECAUSE of their introversion, not in spite of it.  They have also learned how to advocate for their needs and set appropriate boundaries. I am grateful for each of my guests as they have each shaped my life and my journey in a significant and unforgettable way.  They tell inspiring stories of their own journey and offer great strategies for success as they approach life in their own introverted way. I have also had a couple of extroverted guests that understood and celebrated introversion with us. I encourage you to go back and listen to past episodes if you are interested in specific topics. Introversion is a beautiful thing and it is time it is well understood and embraced by us as individuals and society as whole.To celebrate Episode 100, I review the Top ten topics, especially for introverts from the podcast. What is introversion?Overcoming Shyness and Gaining ConfidenceManaging or Overcoming Social AnxietyCareer ClarityPublic SpeakingTime Management and ProductivityOvercoming OverwhelmLeadershipSmall Talk StrategiesCelebrating Introvert StrengthsListen to this episode now, and be sure to join me for the next 100 episodes as we celebrate the awesomeness of introversion! - - -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's tired of being told to "Dance and Point" on social media to grow your business? Don't worry, we've got you covered! In this episode, David talks with introvert social media expert Tara Reid to discuss how to leverage the power of social media and digital marketing in an introverted way. You'll learn tips on how to effectively interact with others online without sacrificing your time or energy. Listen now if you're ready to take control of your online presence while staying true to yourself.- - -Canada-based Tara Reid is a multi-passionate entrepreneur who works to support introverted VAs and online service providers so they can develop an authentic marketing and sales strategy.Since 2007, Tara has built her online business to serve women who are looking to grow freedom-centered businesses. To date, she has led more than 6,000 creatives to more sustainable business strategy through her programs like The Freelancer Society and Searches to Leads Accelerator, along with her membership in "The Introvertpreneur Club."Tara is the host of her own show Introvertpreneur, now in its third year. She has also been featured on shows like The Ambitious Introvert Podcast and The Quiet Powerhouse Podcast, along with speaking at the Uplevel Your Biz Summit, Systems Over Stress, and Profitable Course Creator Summit, among others.Contact Tara:Website: TheTaraReid.comPodcast | Facebook | LinkedIn | Pinterest  - - -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, you likely have a LOT of ideas.  But you know that having great ideas is only half the battle. The other half is capturing those ideas before they disappear into the ether. Introverts naturally focus on their inner world of ideas whereas extroverts spend more time naturally focusing on the outer world around them. So, as introverts, we have a gift for thinking deeply and coming up with creative and innovative ideas and solutions. We need to give ourselves time and space to use and also enjoy our great gifts of thinking.  We also need to be ready for those great ideas when we are not expecting them and learn to capture them as they come. In this episode, we talk about both ways of getting ideas, both the planned and the unplanned. Learning to give yourself time to think and then be able to capture your ideas, organize, and prioritize them is a major component of productivity for introverts.  Be productive in getting your important work done and having the life that you want.- - -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's looking for a career that suits your personality? Join David and HR expert Janice Chaka, AKA the Career Introvert, for a deep dive into careers and introversion.  We'll learn more about work environments that help introverts thrive, how having or being a great manager can make for better and more productive employees, discuss the four different types of imposter syndrome and how to overcome them, and the ins and outs of remote and hybrid jobs for introverts. Listen now to discover how your work environment can help you be more successful as an introvert.- - -Janice Chaka is a respected international HR professional, virtual business owner, introvert and impostor syndrome coach, and professional podcaster. Long before "working remote" was hip, she confidently led a remote recruiting team. Known as the Career Introvert, Janice excels at solving complex HR challenges, managing emotions, and setting boundaries as an introvert -- Janice has mastered the art of leveraging introvert strengths to build a thriving virtual business in a global market. As a result, she is a sought-after author and speaker for digital summits on introversion, virtual work, and mental health.Visit Janice's Website: https://thecareerintrovert.com/Follow Janice on Socials: Facebook | Instagram | 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 who dreads attending meetings? You're not alone. Whether virtual or in-person, meetings are often ineffective and can feel like a waste of time.  Whether you're leading the meeting or an attendee, listen as we explore ways to make meetings better!Join David as he talks with Dr. Joe Allen AKA "The Meeting Doctor" about making more effective meetings. Some of the topics we'll discuss are whether you even need a meeting, and what to do before, during, and after the meeting. We'll look at some specific strategies for leading teams of introverts and extroverts. We also discuss how to have your voice heard in a meeting as an introvert.Listen and evaluate your time spent in meetings so you can be more effective and get those things done that you need to. - - - Joseph A. Allen, Ph.D., is a Professor of Industrial and Organizational (I/O) Psychology at the University of Utah. He directs the Center for Meeting Effectiveness housed in the Rocky Mountain Center for Occupational and Environmental Health. Dr. Allen has consulted for more than 400 non-profit and for-profit organizations. His research has attracted internal and external grant funding of more than $8.5 million since 2010. Dr. Allen’s recent work can be found at www.joeallen.org and he can be reached at joseph.a.allen@utah.edu.Visit Joe online at:  www.joeallen.orgGet Joe's Books:Running Effective Meetings for DummiesSuddenly Hybrid: Managing the Modern MeetingSuddenly Virtual: Making Remote Meetings Work- - -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 dreads small talk? Do you find yourself feeling tongue-tied and anxious in social situations? Or do you just find small talk a tedious impediment to getting to deeper, more meaningful conversations?It's true that most introverts prefer deep conversations over small talk. Often the mysteries of the universe or how to make the world a better place are far more interesting than the weather or the price of gas.  Of course, small talk is usually the gateway to building relationships and getting to those deeper conversations, but some introverts struggle with shyness, or anxiety, or lack of skills when it comes to small talk.  The good news is that you can overcome shyness and anxiety, and you can learn the skills to improve your conversations.  In this episode, David talks with Rich Gallagher, psychotherapist and author of "Stress-Free Small Talk: How to Master the Art of Conversation and Take Control of Your Social Anxiety."  We'll discuss strategies for being successful in conversations. We'll cover topics such as:The difference between shyness, social anxiety, and introversionHow to change your thoughts around your fearsGood conversation startersMaking a good first impression as part of your personal brandHow to be an active listenerListen now to learn to improve your conversation skills and get to those conversations you are looking for.- - -Richard S. Gallagher, LMFT is a psychotherapist based in upstate New York who specializes in treating anxiety disorders. A former customer service executive and public speaker, he is the author of numerous communications skills books including What to Say to a Porcupine, The Customer Service Survival Kit and How to Tell Anyone Anything. His books have been published in eight languages, and he has personally taught over 35,000 people worldwide how to communicate better in difficult interpersonal situations.Rich has been published or featured in Time Magazine, CNN.com, BusinessWeek, Dale Carnegie training, morning drive radio, and numerous other media outlets. Visit Rich online at www.smalltalkcoach.comGet Rich's Book: Stress-Free Small Talk: How to Master the Art of Conversation and Take Control of Your Social Anxiety- - -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 seen movies with superheroes who, at the start of their journey, wonder why they feel so different than everyone else?  Have you felt different than those around you?  Maybe you just need to discover your own introvert superpowers!In this week's episode, David speaks with Jill Chang, the author of Quiet Is a Superpower: The Secret Strengths of Introverts in the Workplace.  Jill, an international speaker, leader, and author, shares her tips for making the most of your own introverted superpowers, such as how to prepare for and have your voice heard in meetings, becoming a successful public speaker, or being an amazing leader, by uncovering your superpowers as an introvert! Listen now to learn how you can use your introverted qualities to your advantage when giving speeches, leading a team, or just getting your voice heard.--- Jill has fifteen years of international experience in diverse industries including sports, state government, and nonprofits. She currently oversees a team spread across twenty-three countries and has delivered over two hundred public speeches in the past two years alone. She is described as “not needing a script” and “the wonder woman who makes things happen, bare-handed.”As evidence that Jill is someone who doesn’t follow a traditional script, she entered the sports industry as a professional sports agent at the age of twenty-six and successfully signed five major league contracts for her clients within eighteen months. When she worked for the US state government, she was in charge of procuring and trading projects between the US and Asia. She is now devoted to international philanthropy. Jill is also a Fellow of Harvard SEED for Social Innovation and was featured in Girls in Tech Taiwan 40 Under 40 in 2018. The traditional Chinese version of her book Quiet Is a Superpower was the #1 bestseller and stayed among the Top 10 bestsellers in Taiwan for 20 weeks, and is currently the bestseller in Japan.- - -Get Jill's Book: Quiet Is a Superpower: The Secret Strengths of Introverts in the WorkplaceLinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram | TwitterWebsite: - - -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

Most introverts hate networking. It's awkward, it's forced, and it often feels like a waste of time. But what if networking could be fun and effective?In this episode, David discusses networking with Melitta Campbell, a shy girl who used to hate networking. Through her journey, you'll discover how she overcame her fears and became a networking expert. By the end of the episode, you'll learn to network on your own terms and in your own introverted way, and you'll be ready to take on the world (or at least your next networking event).---Melitta Campbell is a multi-award-winning Business and Mindset Coach who uses her three decades of marketing and entrepreneurial experience to help women confidently build a business that gives them the income, impact and lifestyle they desire.She is also known for turning being an introvert into a quietly powerful advantage. And, in her best-selling book: A Shy Girl’s Guide to Networking, she shared her VICTORY Formula for success on your own terms.Melitta is also the host of the Driven Female Entrepreneur podcast, a show that helps women dream bigger and achieve more.Originally from the UK, she now lives in Switzerland and works with women around the world.Get Melitta's Book:  A Shy Girl's Guide To Networking: A Practical Guide To Networking For Business SuccessWebsite: melittacampbell.comMelitta's Social Media: Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn | Pinterest | 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