The Ambitious Introvert® Podcast

This week’s episode of The Ambitious Introvert® Podcast will hit home with so many of you, because it’s based on a word that comes up with every single client I work with.It’s appeared on every single application I've ever had to work with me, and it's one that I use myself a lot, and that is - overwhelm.So I can't think of anyone better to speak to than Life Coach and Author Woody Rini.Woody is a life coach who specialises in getting people the helpful resources they need to live a meaningful and peaceful life. Woody has spent six years exploring how to get help with their personal challenges: Making therapy appointments, hiring life coaches, and reading every self-help book they could find.As a result of their research, Woody learned that the key to a peaceful and meaningful life was simple: Get more help from others! Woody now coaches clients on how to engage their support systems and ask for help when they need it.TOGETHER WE COVERWhat led Woody to shift careers, start their own life coaching business and write their bookWhy it can be difficult for highly sensitive people to reach out and ask for helpHow to manage the overwhelm in your life and business with tangible stepsWhy support is your key to freeing yourself from the overwhelm you are experiencingWays you can scale your business without experiencing overwhelm*During the time of recording this episode, Woody used he/him pronouns. Woody now uses they/them pronouns, which is reflected in this episode's description*CONNECT WITH EMMA-LOUISE:Website: http://www.theambitiousintrovert.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmalouparkes/ Facebook Group: The Ambitious Introvert® NetworkTHIS WEEK’S GUESTWoody Rini’s book recommendations: Outwitting the Devil: The Complete Text from Napoleon Hill’s Original Manuscripthttps://tinyurl.com/2udwd7zk Connect with Woody RiniBook: https://amzn.to/3cpbEDBWebsite: https://helpimoverwhelmed.com/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@woodyriniInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/woodyrini/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/helpimoverwhelmedFREE RESOURCES:Enjoyed this episode? Hit ‘subscribe’ and share it with other Ambitious Introverts who’ll appreciate it. Plus, leave a review for the podcast and you can win a FREE 45 minute coaching session as a thank you!Grab every book recommendation from all of my amazing guests! These reads are guaranteed to provide heaps of value and help you grow your business. Sign up for the free list here http://theambitiousintrovert.com/readinglistPREMIUM SUPPORTInterested in working with me 1:1? Fill out thCONNECT WITH EMMA-LOUISE:Website: https://theambitiousintrovert.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmalouparkes/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmalouparkesSign up to receive my monthly Introverts Only digest, delivering all the best introvert-friendly resources straight to your inbox, minus the scroll here.PREMIUM SUPPORT: Interested in working with me 1:1? Learn more and apply here.

Welcome to this solo episode of The Ambitious Introvert® Podcast, inspired by question a client asked me a few weeks ago:“Why does coaching sometimes feel amazing? And then it sometimes feels so hard?”And as someone that has coached a lot of clients and worked with manycoaches myself, I completely understood what she meant! This feeling of coming off some calls feeling like I can conquer the world, and then leaving others feeling drained and a little bit despondent. So join me in this episode where I dive into why coaching can feel hard - and why that's okay!SUBJECTS I COVERWhat can happen during coaching (there people rarely discuss online)Why sometimes you might not feel aligned with what your coach is suggesting (but you may do later)Why a good coach helps you reach your potentialCONNECT WITH EMMA-LOUISE:Website: http://www.emmalouiseparkes.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmalouparkes/ Facebook Group: The Ambitious Introvert® NetworkFREE RESOURCES:Enjoyed this episode? Hit ‘subscribe’ and share it with other Ambitious Introverts who’ll appreciate it. Plus, leave a review for the podcast and you can win a FREE 45 minute coaching session as a thank you!Grab every book recommendation from all of my amazing guests! These reads are guaranteed to provide heaps of value and help you grow your business. Sign up for the free list here http://theambitiousintrovert.com/readinglistPREMIUM SUPPORTInterested in working with me 1:1? Fill out this form and let’s start the conversation! https://bit.ly/2QQAwcxhttps://emmalouiseparkes.com/behind-the-business-from-idea-to-7-figure-company-with-tu-hien-le/(opens in a new tab)CONNECT WITH EMMA-LOUISE:Website: https://theambitiousintrovert.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmalouparkes/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmalouparkesSign up to receive my monthly Introverts Only digest, delivering all the best introvert-friendly resources straight to your inbox, minus the scroll here.PREMIUM SUPPORT: Interested in working with me 1:1? Learn more and apply here.

I'm very excited about this week's episode is because I get to highlight a product-based business, and this doesn't happen very often.All of my clients are service-based, but I know that many of you have product-based businesses, so I'm thrilled to be able to offer you something!This week I am joined by Tu-Hien Le, Owner of Beaugen @tuhien.le @themamaverse. And we talked about how she took her product-based business from an idea to a 7-figure business.WE GET INTOThe insights of building a business from scratch as an introvertWhat is required to build a 7-figure business and teamHow to balance your energy as an introvert with businessThe struggles that come with scaling a business and how to overcome them CONNECT WITH EMMA-LOUISE:Website: http://www.theambitiousintrovert.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ambitiousintrovert/Facebook Group: The Ambitious Introvert® NetworkTHIS WEEK’S GUESTTu-Hien Le’s book recommendation The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle Connect with Tu-Hien LeWebsite: https://www.beaugen.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tuhien.le/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themamaverse/FREE RESOURCES:Enjoyed this episode? Hit ‘subscribe’ and share it with other Ambitious Introverts who’ll appreciate it. Plus, leave a review for the podcast and you can win a FREE 45 minute coaching session as a thank you!Grab every book recommendation from all of my amazing guests! These reads are guaranteed to provide heaps of value and help you grow your business. Sign up for the free list here http://theambitiousintrovert.com/readinglistPREMIUM SUPPORTInterested in working with me 1:1? Hop on the waitlist and you’ll be the first to hear when spots open up (bonus - you get access to my brain in personalised monthly Q&A coaching in the meantime) https://bit.ly/2QQAwcxBrand new to business and need support laying those oh-so-important foundations? Start Up to Scale Up was designed for Ambitious Introverts just like you! Join the waitlist to be notified when the doors open again https://bit.ly/2QQAwcxCONNECT WITH EMMA-LOUISE:Website: https://theambitiousintrovert.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmalouparkes/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmalouparkesSign up to receive my monthly Introverts Only digest, delivering all the best introvert-friendly resources straight to your inbox, minus the scroll here.PREMIUM SUPPORT: Interested in working with me 1:1? Learn more and apply here.

This subject doesn't get enough air in the online space probably because everyone wants to talk about all those different things that will see immediate results and make money. So we see a lot of talks online about marketing, getting out there, and making sales. But sometimes we can forget that there are people on the other side of that social media or the other side of zoom or downloading your digital products.So it's something that has always been important to me is to keep the human aspect of a business. To discuss this further, I am joined by Sarah Martin, launch strategist and copywriter, on this week's podcast episode. WE DISCUSS5 ingenious ideas of staying connected to your clients, whatever your business size is. Why automation is an incredible tool for your introvert-friendly business but connection is even greater.How you can bring connection into your business without burning yourself out.CONNECT WITH EMMA-LOUISE:Website: http://www.theambitiousintrovert.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ambitiousintrovert/Facebook Group: The Ambitious Introvert® NetworkTHIS WEEK’S GUESTSarah Martins’ book recommendation: The Middle Finger Project: Trash Your Imposter Syndrome and Live the Unf*ckwithable Life You Deserve by Ash AmbirgeConnect with Sarah MartinWebsite: www.saravartanian.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/saravartanianThe Launch Playbook Podcast: https://www.saravartanian.com/podcastFree Launch Map www.saravartanian.com/launch-mapFREE RESOURCES:Enjoyed this episode? Hit ‘subscribe’ and share it with other Ambitious Introverts who’ll appreciate it. Plus, leave a review for the podcast and you can win a FREE 45 minute coaching session as a thank you!Grab every book recommendation from all of my amazing guests! These reads are guaranteed to provide heaps of value and help you grow your business. Sign up for the free list here http://theambitiousintrovert.com/readinglistPREMIUM SUPPORTInterested in working with me 1:1? Hop on the waitlist and you’ll be the first to hear when spots open up (bonus - you get access to my brain in personalised monthly Q&A coaching in the meantime) https://bit.ly/2QQAwcxBrand new to business and need support laying those oh-so-important foundations? Start Up to Scale Up was designed for Ambitious Introverts just like you! Join the waitlist to be notified when the doors open again https://bit.ly/2QQAwcxCONNECT WITH EMMA-LOUISE:Website: https://theambitiousintrovert.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmalouparkes/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmalouparkesSign up to receive my monthly Introverts Only digest, delivering all the best introvert-friendly resources straight to your inbox, minus the scroll here.PREMIUM SUPPORT: Interested in working with me 1:1? Learn more and apply here.

It may have taken me two years to get around to this topic, but I have finally done it!You guys know how passionate I am about anything that helps us understand ourselves, any system that gives us permission to lean into who we are rather than make ourselves wrong. But I have to be honest; this is of all the different personality tests. This is the one that I know the least about. So I'm thrilled to be joined by an absolute expert Steph Barron Hall for this week's podcast episode to delve into the Enneagram test. TOGETHER WE COVERWhat is the Enneagram for, and how can it help your introvert-friendly businessHow it can eliminate your blind spots, look at what you're avoiding, and grow your businessWays you can scale your business by understanding yourself better How you can feel more empowered and gain self-help tools through EnneagramCONNECT WITH EMMA-LOUISE:Website: http://www.theambitiousintrovert.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ambitiousintrovert/Facebook Group: The Ambitious Introvert® NetworkTHIS WEEK’S GUESTSteph Barron Halls’ book recommendations: The Antiracist Business Book: An Equity Centered Approach to Work, Wealth, and Leadership by Trudi LebronFOUR THOUSAND WEEKS: Time Management For Mortals BY OLIVER BURKEMANConnect with Steph Barron HallWebsite: https://ninetypes.coInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ninetypescoFREE RESOURCES:Enjoyed this episode? Hit ‘subscribe’ and share it with other Ambitious Introverts who’ll appreciate it. Plus, leave a review for the podcast and you can win a FREE 45 minute coaching session as a thank you!Grab every book recommendation from all of my amazing guests! These reads are guaranteed to provide heaps of value and help you grow your business. Sign up for the free list here http://theambitiousintrovert.com/readinglistPREMIUM SUPPORTInterested in working with me 1:1? Hop on the waitlist and you’ll be the first to hear when spots open up (bonus - you get access to my brain in personalised monthly Q&A coaching in the meantime) https://bit.ly/2QQAwcxBrand new to business and need support laying those oh-so-important foundations? Start Up to Scale Up was designed for Ambitious Introverts just like you! Join the waitlist to be notified when the doors open again https://bit.ly/2QQAwcxCONNECT WITH EMMA-LOUISE:Website: https://theambitiousintrovert.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmalouparkes/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmalouparkesSign up to receive my monthly Introverts Only digest, delivering all the best introvert-friendly resources straight to your inbox, minus the scroll here.PREMIUM SUPPORT: Interested in working with me 1:1? Learn more and apply here.

Building a business with an analytical mind that constantly craves evidence hand in hand with a culture of instant gratification can mean it is hard for us to believe that our strategy is working. It has left us all with serious trust issues!I have been over this many times with my clients. It has also affected me in the early stages of building my business! In this episode, I delve into the most common reasons business strategies fail, which might not be for the reasons you think! I WILL BE TALKING ABOUTHow you can begin doing to trust your business strategy is workingPractical methods you can build into your routine to help shift your mindsetThe secret way you can tap into other people’s success and leverage it for your ownSteps you can take to train your brain to see that your strategy is workingWhat can you do to prepare yourself for those times when self-doubt creeps inAnd the absolute truth around achieving a winning sales strategy CONNECT WITH EMMA-LOUISE:Website: http://www.theambitiousintrovert.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ambitiousintrovert/Facebook Group: The Ambitious Introvert® NetworkFREE RESOURCES:Enjoyed this episode? Hit ‘subscribe’ and share it with other Ambitious Introverts who’ll appreciate it. Plus, leave a review for the podcast and you can win a FREE 45 minute coaching session as a thank you!Grab every book recommendation from all of my amazing guests! These reads are guaranteed to provide heaps of value and help you grow your business. Sign up for the free list here http://theambitiousintrovert.com/readinglistPREMIUM SUPPORTInterested in working with me 1:1? Hop on the waitlist and you’ll be the first to hear when spots open up (bonus - you get access to my brain in personalised monthly Q&A coaching in the meantime) https://bit.ly/2QQAwcxBrand new to business and need support laying those oh-so-important foundations? Start Up to Scale Up was designed for Ambitious Introverts just like you! Join the waitlist to be notified when the doors open again https://bit.ly/2QQAwcxCONNECT WITH EMMA-LOUISE:Website: https://theambitiousintrovert.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmalouparkes/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmalouparkesSign up to receive my monthly Introverts Only digest, delivering all the best introvert-friendly resources straight to your inbox, minus the scroll here.PREMIUM SUPPORT: Interested in working with me 1:1? Learn more and apply here.

We’re all unique, so it's important to consider different ways of marketing - and though I’m not big into video myself, today I’m diving into the benefits of YouTube for your business! Video isn't just Facebook lives, Reels and TikTok - there's a whole other world of longer form content out there that you can make work for your energy as an introvert.I chat with Jamar Diggs, a YouTube strategist and manager who helps online coaches,  consultants and service providers use YouTube to funnel warm traffic to their offers, resulting in more sales to ideal clients.Plus Jamar helps digital CEOs, brands, and agencies actually rank on YouTube and Google searches, so they can stop being a slave to the Instagram content spiral.⁠⁠ We’re covering:Choosing from the top 3 search engines when thinking about your marketingHow introverts perceive the noise and uncertainty of social mediaHow specific keywords and phrases will make it so much easier for people to find your content in searchesPlaying the long game when it comes to generating traction on YouTube (and why it’s so worth it)The 4 video strategy - the anchor video, shifting perspectives, combating objections and core values videos (and why they all matter)Managing our energy between our online and offline personas CONNECT WITH EMMA-LOUISE:Website: http://www.theambitiousintrovert.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ambitiousintrovert/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/introvertnetworkTHIS WEEK’S GUESTJamar’s book recommendation:  You Are a Badass at Making Money by Jen SinceroConnect with JamarWebsite: https://www.jamardiggs.com/YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrEtwNZmOUbJSYzVpF3pYMwYouTube Funnel Fridays: https://www.jamardiggs.com/yffPREMIUM SUPPORTInterested in working with me 1:1? Hop on the waitlist and you’ll be the first to hear when spots open up (bonus - you get access to my brain in personalised monthly Q&A coaching in the meantime) https://bit.ly/2QQAwcxBrand new to business and need support laying those oh-so-important foundations? Start Up to Scale Up was designed for Ambitious Introverts just like you! Join the waitlist to be notified when the doors open again.CONNECT WITH EMMA-LOUISE:Website: https://theambitiousintrovert.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmalouparkes/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmalouparkesSign up to receive my monthly Introverts Only digest, delivering all the best introvert-friendly resources straight to your inbox, minus the scroll here.PREMIUM SUPPORT: Interested in working with me 1:1? Learn more and apply here.

Something I’ve seen over and over with my clients is a huge resistance to setting goals. There’s often a fear of not hitting them, and therefore ‘failing’ in their eyes. This brings up lots of emotions such as shame, and not being good enough. Which in turn leads to more resistance to set goals!But goals are a really important part of our growth - they focus our minds and keep us on the right track. I’m sharing some thoughts and observations from my 14 years of coaching that you can use to adapt your own goal setting routine.I’m diving into:SMART goals as a basis to start fromSeparating the belief that not hitting a goal = failureExtrinsic goals, and why the vanity metrics of thousands of followers and subscribers don’t keep us motivatedStaying invested in our goals right until the endScope creep’ and why constantly moving your goalposts is bad for your mindsetHow to avoid living in the gap between where you are and where you want to be (and focus on how far you’ve come instead)Why noting and celebrating small wins is the fastest way to larger onesCONNECT WITH EMMA-LOUISE:Website: http://www.theambitiousintrovert.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ambitiousintrovert/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/introvertnetworkPREMIUM SUPPORTInterested in working with me 1:1? Hop on the waitlist and you’ll be the first to hear when spots open up (bonus - you get access to my brain in personalised monthly Q&A coaching in the meantime) https://bit.ly/2QQAwcxBrand new to business and need support laying those oh-so-important foundations? Start Up to Scale Up was designed for Ambitious Introverts just like you! Join the waitlist to be notified when the doors open again.CONNECT WITH EMMA-LOUISE:Website: https://theambitiousintrovert.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmalouparkes/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmalouparkesSign up to receive my monthly Introverts Only digest, delivering all the best introvert-friendly resources straight to your inbox, minus the scroll here.PREMIUM SUPPORT: Interested in working with me 1:1? Learn more and apply here.

Today I'm sitting down with my friend and fellow entrepreneur Krystle Church.Krystle runs a boutique copywriting studio and business education platform for freedom-driven entrepreneurs. She helps women scale their business in a feel-good way, and spend more time away from their desk than they do at it - using her signature trio of Email Copywriting, Brand Authority, and Luxe Client Experience.We chat about her amazing journey working around the world, and how she got to the tropical paradise she now calls home!You’ll also learn how Krystle has created multiple revenue streams by marrying her teaching and copywriting backgrounds together to create a business that works for her, and her version of success.We chat about:Thinking you’re living the dream life vs the reality of real lifeWhy copywriting and teaching go hand in handBalancing between being social and getting out of the house with recharging in your own personal space (so important for us!)Why coaching and mentoring is not the only way to scale for service providersImplementing and growing a successful one-to-one day rate modelThe 3 foundational areas of Krystle’s business - client experience, brand authority and email marketingCONNECT WITH EMMA-LOUISE:Website: http://www.theambitiousintrovert.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ambitiousintrovert/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/introvertnetworkTHIS WEEK’S GUESTKrystle’s book recommendation: Think Like a Monk: The secret of how to harness the power of positivity and be happy now Connect with KrystleWebsite: https://krystlechurch.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/krystle.church/Podcast: https://krystlechurch.com/freedom-found-podcast3 Free Email Templates: Lead magnet 3 emails: https://krystlechurch.com/free-templatesFREE RESOURCES:The Set To Scale Bundle is live! (Aug 15th - 20th). Head over and select from over a dozen curated, high value resources for free. Getting set to scale your business has never been easier https://theambitiousintrovert.thrivecart.com/set-to-scale-bundle/PREMIUM SUPPORTInterested in working with me 1:1? Hop on the waitlist and you’ll be the first to hear when spots open up (bonus - you get access to my brain in personalised monthly Q&A coaching in the meantime) https://bit.ly/2QQAwcxBrand new to business and need supportCONNECT WITH EMMA-LOUISE:Website: https://theambitiousintrovert.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmalouparkes/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmalouparkesSign up to receive my monthly Introverts Only digest, delivering all the best introvert-friendly resources straight to your inbox, minus the scroll here.PREMIUM SUPPORT: Interested in working with me 1:1? Learn more and apply here.

Today’s episode is about 5 sneaky energy leaks in your business - that might be stopping you from growing and scaling. And even if your business is exactly where you want it to be, these leaks may still be depleting your energy, slowing you down, or making you work more than you need to for the same results.It's about the optimal use of your energy. So whatever stage you are at, whether you are early days, growing, or established - if you’re an introverted, highly sensitive empath, these are the stealthy ones that may well be impacting you!I’m sharing:A quick what’s going on behind the scenes at The Ambitious Introvert ©Information vs implementation (and which is more important)Intentionality - are consuming without really knowing why or questioning how it's making you feel?Comparing yourself to others in your space (and how to do it in an empowering way)Working on your business vs working IN your businessWhy boundaries matter with both your time and energyCONNECT WITH EMMA-LOUISE:Website: http://www.theambitiousintrovert.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ambitiousintrovert/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ambitiousintrovertFREE RESOURCES:Enjoyed this episode? Hit ‘subscribe’ and share it with other Ambitious Introverts who’ll appreciate it. Plus, leave a review for the podcast and you can win a FREE 45-minute coaching session as a thank you! Grab every book recommendation from all of my amazing guests! These reads are guaranteed to provide heaps of value and help you grow your business. Sign up for the free list here http://theambitiousintrovert.com/readinglistPREMIUM SUPPORTInterested in working with me 1:1? Hop on the waitlist and you’ll be the first to hear when spots open up (bonus - you get access to my brain in personalised monthly Q&A coaching in the meantime) https://bit.ly/2QQAwcxBrand new to business and need support laying those oh-so-important foundations? Start Up to Scale Up was designed for Ambitious Introverts just like you! Join the waitlist to be notified when the doors open again CONNECT WITH EMMA-LOUISE:Website: https://theambitiousintrovert.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmalouparkes/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmalouparkesSign up to receive my monthly Introverts Only digest, delivering all the best introvert-friendly resources straight to your inbox, minus the scroll here.PREMIUM SUPPORT: Interested in working with me 1:1? Learn more and apply here.