The Ambitious Introvert® Podcast

When my guest Joanna Rawbone found out she was an introvert it was such a revelation that it played a pivotal role in her personal growth and business. Joanna’s an Executive Coach and certified Myers Briggs Practitioner, and she truly believes that owning your strengths and articulating them positively is key to flourishing in your career AND your life. Joanna’s clients are mostly mid-career introverts in STEM & professional services who know they have more to offer, and are tired of being overlooked and undervalued. Joanna helps them decide what flourishing and fulfilment really mean to them, so they can take the right action to make that their reality.We also discuss extroversion bias within businesses and explore Joanna's role as a champion for us often overlooked introverts, something I am particularly interested in too!Tune in to find out:The two things that stood out for Joanna when training as a Myers Briggs PractitionerWhy she’s a big fan of the MBTIHow Joanna empowers her introverted clientsHow working in business in different countries demonstrated to Joanna the different culture styles that really embraced introverts in the workplaceJoanna’s journey into business and what made her decide to leave the corporate world behind and branch out on her ownThe aspect of running her business that she enjoys the mostCONNECT WITH JOANNAWebsite: www.flourishingintroverts.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/groups/IntrovertscornerLinked In: www.linkedin.com/in/joannarawboneJOANNA’S BOOK RECOMMENDATIONResonant Leadership by Richard Boyatzis & Annie McKeeCONNECT WITH EMMA-LOUISEWebsite: http://www.emmalouiseparkes.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmalouparkesFacebook Group: The Ambitious Introvert® NetworkSign up to receive my monthly Introvert's Only digest, delivering all the best introvert-friendly resources straight to your inbox, minus the scroll herePREMIUM SUPPORT Interested in working with me 1:1 or joining The Quiet Power Mastermind? Fill out this form to start the conversation! https://bit.ly/2QQAwcxCONNECT WITH EMMA-LOUISE: 👉🏼 Join Introvert 2.0 this September - the small group mastermind created just for ambitious introverts like you 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.

My guest on the podcast this week is Brittany Herzberg, a former massage therapist turned copywriter. Brittany uses an SEO-based copywriting & marketing approach to help her clients stand out online while attracting the right kinds of clients from the start.We delve into the realm of SEO and the art of harnessing social proof to foster authentic relationships. Brittany shares how you can demonstrate the true worth you bring to your clients (and also help set you apart on social media), allowing you to build a lasting bond with your audience.Tune in to find out:How to improve your SEO game (whether you're a startup or an established business)Ensuring your website includes key elements that catch the attention of search enginesBrittany’s insider tips on optimising keywords and writing compelling website copyWhat social proof, is and how it can boost your business’s profileThe key to crafting a clear company message, and how to communicate your company's message with clarity and precisionThe value of sharing testimonials and case studies to resonate with your ideal clientsCONNECT WITH BRITTANYWebsite: https://brittanyherzberg.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brittany_herzberg/BRITTANY’S BOOK RECOMMENDATIONYou're a Badass at Making Money by Jensen SInceroStories that Stick by Kindra HallCONNECT WITH EMMA-LOUISEWebsite: http://www.emmalouiseparkes.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmalouparkesFacebook Group: The Ambitious Introvert® NetworkSign up to receive my monthly Introvert's Only digest, delivering all the best introvert-friendly resources straight to your inbox, minus the scroll herePREMIUM SUPPORT Interested in working with me 1:1 or joining The Quiet Power Mastermind? Fill out this form to start the conversation! https://bit.ly/2QQAwcxCONNECT WITH EMMA-LOUISE: 👉🏼 Join Introvert 2.0 this September - the small group mastermind created just for ambitious introverts like you 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.

Did you know that a large number of great salespeople are also introverts? This week I’m joined by Candice D’Angelo, founder of The Selling Lab - a sales training agency where online and offline business owners level up their sales skills. Recognised as a fast-growing online sales coaching business with an audience of more than 7000 collective followers, Candice has helped hundreds of business owners develop their sales skills through her online community since the company’s inception in 2018.Her audience are mostly introverted, so for them selling can feel like a challenge! Candice uses her wealth of knowledge, skills and expertise to show people how to sell and promote their offers, and how to successfully convert leads into clients with confidence.Tune in to find out:Candice’s journey into entrepreneurship (including being a headhunter and working in medical sales)How perfectionism can hinder progress and prevent you from taking action in your businessThe importance of consistent messaging within your marketingThe most common mistakes people make (introverts and extroverts alike), on sales callsThe secret to taking control during a sales call and most importantly, closing the conversationThe key to standing out in a hyper saturated marketThe biggest mindset shift that has enabled Candice to get the level of success she has todayCONNECT WITH CANDICEWebsite: https://thesellinglab.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_selling_labCANDICE’’S BOOK RECOMMENDATIONSPIN Selling by Neil RackhamBuilt To Sell by John WarrillowCONNECT WITH EMMA-LOUISEWebsite: http://www.emmalouiseparkes.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmalouparkesFacebook Group: The Ambitious Introvert® NetworkSign up to receive my monthly Introvert's Only digest, delivering all the best introvert-friendly resources straight to your inbox, minus the scroll herePREMIUM SUPPORT Interested in working with me 1:1 or jCONNECT WITH EMMA-LOUISE: 👉🏼 Join Introvert 2.0 this September - the small group mastermind created just for ambitious introverts like you 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.

As an introvert you might not think PR and publicity is for you, but my guest on the podcast this week is here to tell you otherwise. Dina Behrman is a PR strategist and publicity coach and she helps coaches, consultants and service providers pitch - and get featured in - the press through her group programme and high touch 1:1 service.Dina believes you can do things when it comes to PR and getting visible that stretch you but aren’t completely at odds with your personality, making it all the more manageable for us introverts! With a mixture of mindset reframes and practical tips on getting started in PR, this week’s episode is certain to give you a nudge to put yourself out there without feeling wildly out of your comfort zone.Tune in to find out:Dina’s background and how it felt to be on the other side of the pitch after she went freelanceHow Dina found out what worked and what didn’t when it came to pitching to editorsThe tipping point that led Dina to diversify into creating programmes when she became fully bookedWhy introverts should ask themselves what tools they have at their disposalThe regular mindset hurdles Dina helps her clients overcome when it comes to PRHow you can reframe PR so it feels like a more positive energetic exchangeWhy researching, being thoughtful and intentional will make a huge difference in your success at pitchingThe power of storytelling and how you can combine it with your expertise to appeal to podcast hosts, publications and journalistsWhy you don’t need to ‘pay to play’ to be featured (but why Dina has tested it)CONNECT WITH DINAWebsite: www.dinabehrman.comFree Pitch The Press Guide: https://linktr.ee/dinabehrmanInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dinabehrman/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bizfamecoach DINA’S BOOK RECOMMENDATIONYou are a Badass by Jen SinceroCONNECT WITH EMMA-LOUISEWebsite: http://www.emmalouiseparkes.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmalouparkesFacebook Group: The Ambitious Introvert® NetworkSign up to receive my monthly Introvert's Only digest, delivering all the best introvert-friendly resources straight to your inbox, minus the scroll herePREMIUM SUPPORT Interested in working with me 1:1 or joining The Quiet Power CONNECT WITH EMMA-LOUISE: 👉🏼 Join Introvert 2.0 this September - the small group mastermind created just for ambitious introverts like you 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.

In this week’s episode of The Ambitious Introvert Podcast® I’m delighted to be joined by guest Bibigi Haile. Bibiigi is a Strategic Visibility Advisor to women in leadership, and she helps her clients to identify their superpower, mirror it back to them and support them while they step into their zone of genius. As well as being highly introverted AND ambitious Bibigi, also has ADHD and social anxiety. After recently discovering her human design type (she’s a reflector), Bibigi has a deeper understanding of her interactions with people and her own need for space. In our very honest conversation we explore the importance of setting boundaries as an introvert and being comfortable with saying no to social events or activities that drain our energy. Understanding your own value and showing up authentically in the world is super important to Bibigi (and in turn for her clients), and I hope you find this episode permission-giving if you’re wondering how you can truly connect with your own superpower.Tune in to find out:The concept of visibility and what it means to different peopleThe intersection of introversion, visibility and personal growth in the context of business and self-expressionBibigi’s journey of running a business with ADHD and how she turned it into a strengthThe challenges faced by women in terms of societal expectations and the need to find balance in self-expressionThe impact of the pandemic on Bibigi’s visibilityThe importance of recognising and embracing your own zone of genius, even if it feels easyHow Bibigi pivoted her business model when it wasn't working anymoreBibigi’s recent mindset shift and how she recognised her own superpowerCONNECT WITH BIBIGIWebsite: https://thebeauvoirgroup.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bibigihaile/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bibigi.haileBIBIGI’S BOOK RECOMMENDATIONThe Big Leap by Gay HendricksNever Eat Alone by Keith FerrazziCONNECT WITH EMMA-LOUISEWebsite: http://www.emmalouiseparkes.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmalouparkesFacebook Group: The Ambitious Introvert® NetworkSign up to receive my monthly Introvert's Only digest, delivering all the best introvert-friendly resources sCONNECT WITH EMMA-LOUISE: 👉🏼 Join Introvert 2.0 this September - the small group mastermind created just for ambitious introverts like you 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 week on The Ambitious Introvert® Podcast I’m joined by Messaging & Strategy Consultant Liz Rohr. Liz supports her clients to communicate what they do, who it's for and how they do it - while also giving themselves permission to be truly honest about what they want. Liz is a highly sensitive empath, runs two businesses and her background is as a nurse practitioner, so she is truly multi-passionate.One of the things I loved most about our conversation is that Liz created both her businesses based on what she loves and what she’s good at. At a time when so much of the messaging we see online is about must-follow formulas and quick wins, Liz’s approach is refreshing and inspirational. I know this conversation will resonate with anyone who finds themselves pulled by their different passions, and I hope you find this episode permission-giving if that sounds like you.Tune in to find out:How Liz left her role as a nurse practitioner and moved into entrepreneurshipLiz’s marketing plan when she first started her business, and how she developed her ideal client avatarHow Liz maintained consistency and why she prioritised itWhy Liz gave herself permission to stop doing the things that she found drainingHow even if you think people aren’t listening, they are!What prompted Liz start her second business (which is wildly different than her first)The mindset hurdles Liz worked through and why she’s currently working less in her businessCONNECT WITH LIZWebsite: www.lizrohr.co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lizrohr.co/ LIZ’S BOOK RECOMMENDATIONWorthy: Boost Your Self-Worth to Grow Your Net Worth by Nancy LevinChillpreneur by Denise Duffield-ThomasCONNECT WITH EMMA-LOUISEWebsite: http://www.emmalouiseparkes.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmalouparkesFacebook Group: The Ambitious Introvert® NetworkSign up to receive my monthly Introvert's Only digest, delivering all the best introvert-friendly resources straight to your inbox, minus the scroll herPREMIUM SUPPORT Interested in working with me 1:1 or joining The Quiet Power Mastermind? Fill out this form to start the conversation! https://bit.ly/2QQAwcxBlog post link CONNECT WITH EMMA-LOUISE: 👉🏼 Join Introvert 2.0 this September - the small group mastermind created just for ambitious introverts like you 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 all know the coaching industry is unregulated, and unfortunately that means we’ve seen some pretty unscrupulous behaviour online. But thankfully not every coach is like that, and this week I’m joined by the amazing Carly Anna to talk about the change she wants to see in the industry - and how she’s contributing to it.After completing a Masters in Psychology in 2017, Carly decided becoming a Clinical Psychologist wasn’t for her after all and pivoted her career to become a coach. Since then she’s built two coaching brands, the first being The Midas Academy, where she helps coaches become truly exceptional at their craft. Her second brand The Fulfillionaire supports her clients to create exceptional wealth, impact AND fulfilment.Tune in to find out:How we connected on opposite sides of the world through the power of voice notes and DMsHow Human Design has impacted how Carly supports her clientsThe deconditioning Carly has done since becoming aware of her Human Design, and specifically her authorityHow, and why, Carly pivoted from her career in the psychology field to becoming a coachHow The Midas Academy came to life, and the amount of work that went into distilling Carly’s skills and experience into the programmeWhat happens when you choose to learn more, and the impact that then has on your clientsThe legacy Carly wants to leave behind for the coaching industryHow Carly explored the concept of fulfilment and how it led her to create The Fulfillionaire brand.CONNECT WITH CARLYBecome an exceptional coach: https://www.themidasacademy.com/tmc-applicationLearn the Impact Method: https://www.themidasacademy.com/org-impactInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/themidasacademy/ and https://www.instagram.com/thefulfillionaire/CARLY’S BOOK RECOMMENDATIONThe Crossroads of Should and Must: Find and Follow Your Passion by Elle LunaCONNECT WITH EMMA-LOUISEWebsite: http://www.emmalouiseparkes.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmalouparkesFacebook Group: The Ambitious Introvert® NetworkSign up to receive my monthly Introvert's Only digest, delivering all the best introvert-friendly resources straight to your inbox, minus the scroll herePRCONNECT WITH EMMA-LOUISE: 👉🏼 Join Introvert 2.0 this September - the small group mastermind created just for ambitious introverts like you 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 week I’m joined by my friend Analena Fuchs who is sharing her expertise on the Gene Keys. Analena is a Human Design coach for conscious introvert leaders, and she helps her clients to create success in a sustainable way that allows them to fully enjoy their life and business.I’m fascinated by my Human Design, but to me the Gene Keys are the perfect modality for depth and understanding. Depth is one of my words of the year and I love that I could spend months reading about just one of my Gene Keys and still learn something new about myself!Tune in to find out:What the Gene Keys are and how they differ from Human DesignHow you can understand yourself through your Gene KeysHow and where to start learning about yourself through themWhy slowing down your pace can have an extraordinary impact on how you understand yourselfWhy I changed my core values based on my deepening understanding of my own Gene KeysAnalena’s input on my chart and how I can embrace it moreWhy our shadow isn’t a bad thing - it’s just one part of us and understanding that is the key to truly understanding ourselvesCONNECT WITH ANALENAWebsite: https://analenafuchs.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/analena.fuchs/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/analenafuchs/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/analenafuchs/ The Art of Slowing Down Podcast: https://analenafuchs.com/podcast ANALENA’S BOOK RECOMMENDATIONThe Art of Contemplation: A gentle path to wholeness and prosperity by Richard RuddHow to access your Gene Key reading for free: https://genekeys.com/ CONNECT WITH EMMA-LOUISEWebsite: http://www.emmalouiseparkes.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmalouparkesFacebook Group: The Ambitious Introvert® NetworkSign up to receive my monthly Introvert's Only digest, delivering all the best introvert-friendly resources straight to your inbox, minus the scroll herePREMIUM SUPPORT Interested in working with me 1:1 or joining The Quiet Power Mastermind? Fill out this form to start the conversation! https://bit.ly/2QQAwcxCONNECT WITH EMMA-LOUISE: 👉🏼 Join Introvert 2.0 this September - the small group mastermind created just for ambitious introverts like you 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 week on The Ambitious Introvert Podcast® I’m delighted to share my very first Client Spotlight episode with you. Lauren Lea is an OBM and fractional COO, and she has recently launched OBM Associates®, a new arm of her business.Lauren’s been a client since October 2022 and we’d been connected for around 6 months before then. Even though she’s actually an extrovert on the Myers Briggs scale I knew she’d be a perfect fit for my coaching style based on her values and energy.I hope you enjoy hearing what happens behind the scenes when I support a client with a big change in business. Even though there was a LOT of strategy work that went into Lauren’s launch there was also vital mindset and growth work. Lauren is super open about the challenges she worked through to ultimately create the success of OBM Associates®.Tune in to find out:Lauren’s human design type and how she embraces that in her workWhy we don’t necessarily need support from someone who has the same skills and personality type as us, but instead can embrace the oppositeLauren’s corporate career path and how she found her way to the online spaceWhat led Lauren to make a change in her business and how she decided to create OBM Associates®How we streamlined Lauren’s business idea during our half day kick-off in LisbonWhy Lauren’s definition of success isn’t defined by financesHer passion for travel and how she made her business work while she was in South AmericaThe impact Lauren’s environment has on her energy levelsLauren’s experience of working with me and how she feels about Slack supportCONNECT WITH LAURENwww.laurenleaobm.com Lauren’s Instagram: @laurenleaobmOBM Associates Instagram: @obmassociatesLAUREN’S BOOK RECOMMENDATIONSThe Power of Now by Eckhart TolleCONNECT WITH EMMA-LOUISEWebsite: http://www.emmalouiseparkes.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmalouparkesFacebook Group: The Ambitious Introvert® NetworkSign up to receive my monthly Introvert's Only digest, delivering all the best introvert-friendly resources straight to your inbox, minus the scroll herePREMIUM SUPPORT Interested in working with me 1:1 or joining The Quiet Power Mastermind? Fill out this form to start the conversation! CONNECT WITH EMMA-LOUISE: 👉🏼 Join Introvert 2.0 this September - the small group mastermind created just for ambitious introverts like you 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 love my regular calls with my clients and there’s a real magic to the conversations we have, especially as I work with the vast majority of my clients on a long-term basis. But over the years I’ve found that not every client needs to have weekly calls, and there are plenty of other mediums that allow for them to work through their ideas and challenges.My guest and friend Kaitlyn Kessler, mindset and leadership coach, agrees with me - on this week’s episode we talk about our experiences of working with clients in truly bespoke ways. Kaitlyn helps her clients create and shift into an ease-filled business while figuring out what that means and looks like for them, and she’s all about making that experience as personalised and unique as possible.Tune in to find out:How an Etsy shop venture with her sister led Kaitlyn to design work before she pivoted to coachingThe ethics around coaching and the challenges around maintaining professional boundariesHow Kaitlyn feels about the communication element between coaching callsThe different mediums of communication we use with our clientsWhy we both encourage our clients to make their own decisions - even if that means not running everything by us!Why it’s ok to make a decision without a justificationCONNECT WITH KAITLYNwww.kaitlynkessler.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaitlynskessler/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kaitlynskesslerKAITLYN’S BOOK RECOMMENDATIONSEssentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeownCONNECT WITH EMMA-LOUISEWebsite: http://www.emmalouiseparkes.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmalouparkesFacebook Group: The Ambitious Introvert® NetworkSign up to receive my monthly Introvert's Only digest, delivering all the best introvert-friendly resources straight to your inbox, minus the scroll herePREMIUM SUPPORT Interested in working with me 1:1 or joining The Quiet Power Mastermind? Fill out this form to start the conversation! https://bit.ly/2QQAwcxCONNECT WITH EMMA-LOUISE: 👉🏼 Join Introvert 2.0 this September - the small group mastermind created just for ambitious introverts like you 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.