The Ambitious Introvert® Podcast

How much consideration do you give to your working environment as an HSP and introvert?In this episode I’m speaking with my lovely friend Kristy Vail, a Certified Life Coach. For the last 3+ years she’s been helping sensitive and introverted individuals work through confidence-related challenges that impact their well-being.In addition to coaching, Kristy has over a decade of experience in the interior design industry - she still offers consultations and loves helping people develop intentional design solutions that elevate the function, aesthetic and overall feel of their homes (and soothe their nervous system!)We cover:What impact a specific room can have on us as introverts and highly sensitive peopleHow you can make sure your home is the best environment possible for your nervous systemWhy deciding how you want to feel in your home or work environment is the first stepUsing Pinterest strategically as a search engine to find interior design ideasThe most likely issue that needs solving if you feel overwhelmed in your environmentWhy it’s essential to allow yourself to accept that you experience things a little bit differentlyCONNECT WITH EMMA-LOUISE:Website: http://www.theambitiousintrovert.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ambitiousintrovert/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ambitiousintrovertTHIS WEEK’S GUESTKristy’s book recommendation Cues by Vanessa Van EdwardsConnect with KristyWebsite: https://kristyvailstudio.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristyvailstudio/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristyvailstudio/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 SUPPORTIf sales are sloooowwww and you don’t know why (because you’re trying ALL the things) my Simplified Sales Intensive could be the exact thing you need. You, me and a 2hr deep dive into your sales strategy, diagnosing the exact problem and creating a solid plan to make ‘I’ll send you the invoice’ your new favourite saying! (Limited to 2 per month) 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.

Whether you’re making sales consistently in your business and want to add more revenue, or are looking forward to the day you’re in that position and ready to scale, then today’s episode is for you!I’m sharing 5 easy strategies, tweaks, and mindset shifts you can use to add revenue to your business  - without doing any more work or taking on new clients! Bonus -  you’ll also be giving even more value to your clients or audience too, so everyone benefits.  I’m diving into:●       Increasing your revenue without increasing your offers or workload●       Why the quality of your work has likely improved, adding more value for your clients●       When is it time to raise your prices (and how to do it in a way that soothes your nervous system)●       Getting super granular with where your energy goes in your business (you’ll either love me or hate me for this one 😊)●       Freeing up your time, allowing space to scale and do more of what you love●       How can you create an upsell to an existing client for the ultimate win-win exchange  CONNECT WITH EMMA-LOUISE: Website: http://www.theambitiousintrovert.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ambitiousintrovert/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ambitiousintrovert Facebook Group: The Ambitious Introvert® Network THIS WEEK’S GUEST Guests  book recommendation  Connect with Guest Download the Website:  Instagram:  Facebook:  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/readinglist PREMIUM SUPPORT If sales are sloooowwww and you don’t know why (because you’re trying ALL the things) my Simplified Sales Intensive could be the exact thing you need. You, me and a 2hr deep dive into your sales strategy, diagnosing the exact problem and creating a solid plan to make ‘I’ll send you the invoice’ your new favourite saying! (Limited to 2 per month) https://theambitiousintrovert.thrivecart.com/simplified-sales-intensive/ Interested 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/2QQAwcx Brand new to business and need support laying those oh-so-impoCONNECT 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 almost two years into the podcast and I can’t believe it’s taken this long to dedicate an episode to one of my favourite mindset and energy modalities, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT). However I promise you it’s been worth the wait, as today I’m chatting all things tapping with everyone’s favourite “EFT Wizard” Brad Yates!Brad is known for his creative and often humorous use of EFT. He’s an internationally renowned expert, author and co-author, and has collaborated with names such as Dr. Joe Vitale and Jack Canfield.  Brad has over 1000 videos on his  YouTube channel, Tap With Brad, that have been viewed over 37 million times!We cover a whole array of tapping topics, including:How we are mind and body, and why the combination of NLP and EFT is so profoundHow peer-reviewed journals and scientific studies are showing the effectiveness of tapping (and proving the naysayers wrong)Why there’s more access to tapping now than ever beforeBalancing connecting to people online and connecting to others in real life (especially as a sensitive introvert)Why we self-sabotage (and why it’s actually misguided self-love)How the programming of negativity bias and fear of change affect us, and why it’s not our faultBrads tapping video https://vimeo.com/728877930CONNECT WITH EMMA -LOUISE:Website: http://www.theambitiousintrovert.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ambitiousintrovert/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ambitiousintrovertFacebook Group: The Ambitious Introvert® NetworkTHIS WEEK’S GUESTBrad Yates' Book recommendation - Illusions: The Adventures of a Reluctant MessiahConnect with BradTap with Brad  - Live: Tap With Brad in London, August 27thWebsite: https://www.tapwithbrad.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tapwithbrad/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TapWithBradFREE 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 SUPPORTIf sales are slow and you don’t know why (because you’re trying ALL 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.

PR is a topic that’s long overdue for an episode on The Ambitious Introvert®. It’s such a powerful tool to boost our credibility, reach ideal clients or just optimise your brand!The stunning Lisa Simone Richards, expert in all things PR, is sharing how it can help introverts get noticed in ways that they maybe haven’t considered. We discuss her Perfect Podcast Pitch, how to get earned media and leverage other people's platforms, and highlight the difference between content and visibility.Lisa has so much value to offer in just one episode, don’t miss out!Topics discussedNot being scared of PR as an introvert, and how to leverage other people's platforms to get ourselves knownSamples of the Perfect Podcast Pitch (and why getting this part right is so important)Changing the angle of your pitch from ‘I, Me or My’ to ‘your audience would love to learn about this topic and here’s what I can show themThe ABC of Visibility (and how to use it to help you land more features)Developing a thicker skin to potential rejection by using a ‘game’ style mentalityCONNECT WITH EMMA-LOUISE:Website: http://www.theambitiousintrovert.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ambitiousintrovert/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ambitiousintrovertFacebook Group: The Ambitious Introvert® NetworkTHIS WEEK’S GUESTLisa Simone Richards’ book recommendation https://12weekyear.comhttps://www.helpareporter.comConnect with Lisa Simone RichardsDownload the Perfect Podcast Pitch template at www.theperfectpodcastpitch.comWebsite: www.lisasimonerichards.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/lisasimonerichardsFacebook: www.facebook.com/groups/buildyourauthorityonlineFREE 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 SUPPORTIf sales are sloooowwww and you don’t know why (because you’re trying ALL the things) my Simplified Sales Intensive could be the exact thing you need. You, me and a 2hr deep dive into your sales strategy, diagnosing the exact problem and creating a solid plan to make ‘I’ll send yCONNECT 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 on The Ambitious Introvert® Podcast we’re talking about all things design, aesthetic and HSP! My guest Haylee LaRose is an introvert, empath and highly sensitive brand and website designer, as well as reiki master. We’re discussing this from both perspectives: as an introvert/empath looking for people or brands to invest in, and as a business owner who is looking to express themselves more authentically through their own branding. Haylee shares why both energy and strategy are important to effectively connect with others and see results. Many of her clients are introverts and empaths who are particularly sensitive and attuned to other people's energies.We also get insight into how Haylee as an introvert (and enneagram 9) helps coaches, creatives, and healers achieve clarity in their web design. Plus a bit about cats and my ‘Bake Off’ oven! Tune in for the full story…We’re covering…Self-regulation of the nervous system and working with your energy (and why they’re both vital to HSPs)Reading the energy of a client and bringing it into their brand and designStepping away from the echo chamber of Social Media to create original & authentic brandsConnecting the dots between the clients vision and the physical manifestation of the designWhy your brand is so much more than your website and colour paletteHow asking those around you ‘how you make them feel’ can help with your designRESOURCESHaylee LaRose Website: http://seekbalancedesign.com/IG: @seekbalancedesignIG: @seekbalancedesignBrand Clarity Quiz: https://seekbalancedesign.com/brand-clarity-quizBooks: Existential Kink by Carolyn ElliottDownload The Ambitious Introvert Book Recommendation ListJoin the waitlist to work togetherInstagram: @ambitiousintrovertFacebook: The Ambitious Introvert NetworkCONNECT 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 back with a solo episode that’ll help you with the most important part of your business - making sales.The high majority of people who apply to work with me say this is their number one problem, and while there are numerous things that can be preventing people pushing that ‘buy now’ button, I’m sharing the top 6 that I see over and over again. Even better - I’m sharing exactly what you can do to overcome them too!Whether you’re new to business, looking to scale, raising your prices, or launching something completely new - basically if you’re selling something - this episode is going to be relevant to you!I’m diving into…Why not being clear on the transformation that you provide is holding you back from signing clientsHow falling into the friend zone can affect your salesWhy you may not be telling everyone about our offer as much as you think you areSelling your process vs selling the results (and why this actually puts your client off!)Asking for the sale, simplyYour mind and heart are saying YES, but your subconscious is saying NO - what this means and why it could by the number one reason no one is buyingBooks: Existential Kink by Carolyn ElliotDownload The Ambitious Introvert Book Recommendation ListJoin the waitlist to work togetherInstagram: @ambitiousintrovertFacebook: The Ambitious Introvert NetworkCONNECT 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’s no secret that I love Human Design; I’ve spoken about it before on the podcast and it’s something I work with my clients on, and use in my own life and business. Today I’m going even deeper on the subject and chatting to Human Design guide and expert Erin Claire Jones. Erin has used Human Design to help thousands of individuals and companies step into their true work and their lives as their most authentic selves, and to achieve their highest potential.Erin’s insights are highly sought-after because they make Human Design pragmatic, tangible, accessible — and immediately applicable to everyday life.Topics discussedHuman Design is an awareness system - what does it even mean?Revealing your energetic blueprint (and how it helps you navigate life)Human Design for beginners – understanding type, strategy, and inner authorityAn introduction to Generators, Manifesting Generators, Manifesters, Projectors, and ReflectorsInner authority and how we're designed to make decisions (and it’s usually NOT with our brains!)Human Design strategy - and how if affects the way we interact with the world aroundRESOURCESErin Claire JonesHere's the link to get your Blueprint, a personalised guide to your unique design: https://humandesignblueprint.com/buy-a-blueprint-book/The code INTROVERT for 10% offLook up your design: https://humandesignblueprint.com/Book an individual session: erinclairejones.com/individualInstagram: instagram.com/erinclairejonesBooks: Will Smith's MemoirsDownload The Ambitious Introvert Book Recommendation ListJoin the waitlist to work togetherInstagram: @ambitiousintrovertFacebook: The Ambitious Introvert NetworkCONNECT 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 we’re taking a deep dive into a guest's business! My friend Kim Argetsinger is a mindset coach and business mentor who works with high achieving heart-centred passion driven creatives, entrepreneurs, and coaches. She helps them to build, grow and scale profitable businesses on their own terms (with a big emphasis on ‘your own terms’ part). Kim is SO open talking about how she scaled her business in her own way versus the industry standard. Her Zone of Genius is working 1:1 with her clients and a big part of her message is building, growing, and scaling a business you're wildly in love withWe also chat about the "Zone of Excellence" and how we make room to scale through our "Zone of Genius"; plus, there's a lot of juicy stuff around clarity, mindset, strategy, and the action side of things. I think you’re going to enjoy this one!We dive into:Combining clarity mindset, strategy, and action, focussing only on 1:1 work Soothing our nervous system and understanding the impact it has on our business growth (spoiler alert - a lot!)The art and practice of play (& why my daily Jeopardy habit is actually a good thing)Listening to your mind and body when work is no longer lighting you upBeing happy in your work, regardless of money and scalingRunning a Revenue Share Business Model - the pros and consGenerating income without having to launchThe fear and attachment over outsourcing tasks that we associate with making us moneyRESOURCESKim Argetsinger Website:  kimargetsinger.comPodcast, ONE Question: Unapologetic Questions for Unapologetic Results: https://kimargetsinger.com/podcast/FB Group, Business Besties & Creative Bosses: https://www.facebook.com/groups/businessbestiesandcreativebossesIG: @kimargetsinger https://www.instagram.com/kimargetsinger/Books: Gay Hendricks - The Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next LevelDownload The Ambitious Introvert Book Recommendation ListJoin the waitlist to work togetherInstagram: @ambitiousintrovertFacebook: The Ambitious Introvert NetworkCONNECT 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 believe in the need for diversity, equity & inclusion in our business, but as sensitive souls we often worry about doing or saying the wrong thing. Hopefully my discussion with Annie Gichuru today will help to answer your questions and put some of those fears to rest, enabling you to embrace DEI as an empathic business owner.Annie Gichuru is a DEI coach & consultant and founder of Uplifting Studios, a platform dedicated to supporting online business owners to build racially equitable businesses so they can be intentionally inclusive. Annie is deeply passionate about representation through a racial justice lens, and combines her experience as an internationally certified life coach, her love of storytelling, and her extensive career as a Human Resource specialist to deliver REPRESENTED - a transformational online program, which has been described as ‘a must for all business owners who are ready to build a culturally and racially diverse, inclusive and equitable business’. Annie and I chat about:Why simply educating yourself is Step OneHow investing in a DEI educator can help answer your questions (and support you in implementing what you learn)Being genuinely inclusive and diverse in your valuesHolding integrity in your friendships and clientsReflecting on your own knowledge and understanding of black and white history (and understanding your perception will differ from others)Use critical thinking to make informed decisionsPacing yourself to absorb the research and making it an embodiment of your life's work - not just more information!RESOURCESAnnie Gichuru resourcesFREE PDF Guide: How to becoming a genuine ally and advocate for POCREPRESENTED Course Waitlisthttps://www.upliftingstudios.com.au/represented-waitlistwww.instagram.com/upliftingstudiostv/Books: Download The Ambitious Introvert Book Recommendation ListIsabel Wilkerson - CasteNova Reid – The Good AllyVisit this episode's blog post here.Join the waitlist to work togetherInstagram: @ambitiousintrovertFacebook: The Ambitious Introvert NetworkCONNECT 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.

Based on the market research data that I collected a couple of months ago, many of you would LOVE to know more about behind the scenes at The Ambitious Introvert® and how I grow my business. In this episode, I‘ll be sharing five of the top tools that we utilise - the ones that we use the most on a day-to-day basis that are integral to the running of the business. Tune in to learn what they are, how they work and why I love them!I’m covering:Checkout and course hosting software, essential if you’re looking to scale with passive productsEmail automation (one of my favourite ways to communicate with my audience)Scheduling, invoices & capturing leadsCommunication for 1:1 clients, group program members and teamSharing documents, files and videos without creating overwhelmMonthly vs annual paymentsRESOURCESApply for The Ambitious Introvert® MastermindThe 5 Tech Tools I recommend for Ambitious IntrovertsThriveCart/Learn Active Campaign Dubsado Slack Convertbox Books: Download The Ambitious Introvert Book Recommendation ListJoin the waitlist to work togetherInstagram: @ambitiousintrovertFacebook: The Ambitious Introvert NetworkCONNECT 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.