The Ambitious Introvert® Podcast

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 https://emmalouiseparkes.com/following-your-passions-amp-using-your-strengths-in-business-with-liz-rohr/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.

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 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: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: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! 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.

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: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.

Setting goals is one of the first things we do when we start a business, and they’re truly invaluable in keeping you motivated and on track. But there’s a whole other side of setting goals that we don’t always take into account, and this is the exact thing I’m talking about this week on the podcast. Joining me in this discussion is a true expert in the field, high performance and mindset coach Byron Morrison.Over the last decade of working with CEOs and entrepreneurs, Byron has seen the inner workings of a huge number of businesses. He’s seen over and over again the biggest reason why most people don't achieve their goals, and why we sabotage ourselves before we even get started. Byron helps his clients get out of their own head and break through to the next level of success.Tune in to find out:The catalyst that led to Byron becoming a high performance coachWhat Byron sees going wrong in the goal setting process, and how to fix itWhat can trip high achievers and high performers up when it comes to changing habitsWhy you should audit your time regularly to work out what you should and shouldn’t be doingWhat bandwidth means in business and why it matters hugely, even if it’s not that tangibleThe difference between being busy and being productiveThe biggest barrier to success that Byron has seen in himself and in his work with clientsWhy 8 figure business owners struggle with the same things as new business owners do!CONNECT WITH BYRONwww.byronmorrison.com  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/authorbyronmorrison/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorbyronmorrison Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorbyronmorrison Byron’s book Maybe You Should Give UpBYRON’S BOOK RECOMMENDATIONSYour Next 5 Moves by Patrick Bet-DavidTwelve and a Half: Leveraging the Emotional Ingredients Necessary for Business Success by Gary VaynerchukCONNECT WITH EMMA-LOUISEWebsite: http://www.emmalouiseparkes.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmalouparkesFacebook Group: The Ambitious Introvert® NetworkJoin the email list herePREMIUM SUPPORT Interested in working with me 1:1 or joining The Quiet Power Mastermind? Fill out this form to start the conversation! httpCONNECT 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 knew I wanted to record an episode about running an online business with children, and who better than Yael Bendahan to share her experience. I mean, she has 5 children after all!Yael is a business and marketing coach who uses her unique Leveraged Moms Matrix to support her clients to raise their businesses (and their babies) by scaling to 6-figures and beyond. She focuses on how her clients can be a CEO in their business AND their home, and what to focus on at different stages of their growth.If you’re a mum and run an online business I’m sure you’ll resonate with a lot of what Yael shares. And if you’re not a mum, I’m certain you’ll love her working ethos!Tune in to find out:Why Yael decided to venture into the online space, and how her first paid work made her feelHow Yael pivoted from the VA space to becoming a social media manager, then a funnel expert, to eventually moving into the coaching spaceWhy having her daughter (her 5th child) was the catalyst to focussing on where she needed to direct her focus in her businessWhy it’s so important that Yael makes every minute spent working in her business countWhich marketing strategies work (hint: they all do!) and what factors you should consider when deciding which one to implementWhich boundaries Yael has in place at home, and how she plans in business activities when her children are aroundHow Yael encourages her children to help at home by taking ownership of their chores (and why she had to let go of perfection to make this happen!)CONNECT WITH YAELwww.yaelbendahan.com Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/powerhousemomentrepreneurs/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theyaelbendahan/ YAEL’S BOOK RECOMMENDATIONSThe Big Leap by Gay HendricksSecrets of a Millionaire Mind by T. Harv EkerCONNECT WITH EMMA-LOUISEWebsite: http://www.emmalouiseparkes.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmalouparkesFacebook Group: 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.

To some degree every single entrepreneur out there has experienced what Kelly Ruta and I are talking about on today’s episode - and that’s self-sabotage. It’s something that comes up repeatedly with clients, no matter what stage of business they’re at, and it’s absolutely something that I’ve struggled with too.I’m delighted that Kelly has joined me for this conversation because she is, quite literally, an expert in this field. Kelly is a clinical psychotherapist, and after being in that space for over 20 years she realised she could have a bigger impact supporting clients in her coaching practice. Kelly’s Zone of Genius is quickly and safely identifying the mental, emotional and behavioural causes of self/business sabotage her clients experience, and helping them go on to create long lasting change for growth, success and well-being.Tune in to find out:How Kelly went from running a psychotherapy clinic to building a coaching practice onlineWhy Kelly is concerned by the number of coaches who aren’t following the ‘do no harm’ ethos Kelly’s traumatic background and how that impacted herHow our ego can get in the way of our plans and how we can manage that (instead of trying to squash it)What self-sabotage actually is, and why it happensWhy normalising self-sabotage is the first step in managing itThe difference between self-sabotage and being out of alignmentCONNECT WITH KELLYInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellysruta/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KellyRutaMentor www.kellyruta.com www.invisiblesaboteur.com KELLY’S BOOK RECOMMENDATIONSThe Big Leap by Gay HendricksCONNECT WITH EMMA-LOUISEWebsite: http://www.emmalouiseparkes.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmalouparkesFacebook Group: The Ambitious Introvert® NetworkJoin the email list hereTHE QUIET POWER MASTERMINDIf you’re looking to scale your business or perhaps you’re close to being fully booked, The Quiet Power Mastermind could be for you. You can find the details here.PREMIUM 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: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 podcast I’m joined by my friend Kira La Forgia, HR and People Operations Consultant for small businesses.Kira had a 9-5 as a COO at a local company for many years, but since the pandemic she’s built her own business supporting her clients to manage their teams and stay legally and HR compliant. Ultimately she bridges the gap between corporate HR policies and the modern needs of online entrepreneurs, and perhaps most importantly, she makes it fun!Make sure you tune in to Kira’s podcast On The Up and Up too where we continue our conversation with ME as the guest!Tune in to find out:The hilarious way Kira and I met (and why it proves challenges in business can work out for the best!)Why it’s important to know what your clients need support with, but to remember that some don’t know what they need to begin withWhy understanding HR compliance is vital if you’re running a teamThe different ways Kira’s clients choose to spend the extra time they have in their business from having true support from a teamWhy you shouldn’t EVER feel guilty about hiring help in your businessThe core differences between employees and contractors, and why it mattersCONNECT WITH KIRAInstagramLinkedInFreebie: https://the-paradigm.com/must-have-policies Template Shop: https://settoscale.com/ On The Up & Up PodcastKIRA’S BOOK RECOMMENDATIONSRadical Candor by Kim ScottCONNECT WITH EMMA-LOUISEWebsite: http://www.emmalouiseparkes.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmalouparkesFacebook Group: The Ambitious Introvert® NetworkJoin the email list hereTHE QUIET POWER MASTERMINDIf you’re looking to scale your business or perhaps you’re close to being fully booked, The Quiet Power Mastermind could be for you. You can find the details here.PREMIUM 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: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 on the podcast by Ambitious Introvert Parmees Yazdanyar. Parmees helps industry leaders better articulate their genius so they get noticed by the right people, and create movement based brands that they can monetise with integrity. Parmees is super open, transparent and beautifully articulate, and I hope you find this a very permission giving episode for finding your voice and marketing with integrity.I’m also delighted to share that Parmees is one of the support coaches in The Quiet Power Mastermind this year. She’ll be helping the group to articulate their message and support them in creating aligned but compelling copy. I’m thrilled to have Parmees on board and I know the Mastermindees will be too!Tune in to find out:The Quiet Power Mastermind and why it’s such a unique containerParmees’ journey from the academic track to becoming an ‘accidental entrepreneur’How Parmees feels about sales tactics like scarcity marketing and how her approach differsThe moment Parmees realised she didn’t need to run her business in an extrovert-friendly way, and what happened when she showed up in a way that felt good to her insteadWhy you don’t need to share every single thing about your life to connect with your ideal clientsWhy having a deep connection to your core values has a phenomenal impact on the success of your businessCONNECT WITH PARMEESInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/parmees__/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/parmees.fit https://apply.neurobrandingacademy.com/parmees PARMEES’ BOOK RECOMMENDATIONSIntuitive Marketing by Stephen GencoCONNECT WITH EMMA-LOUISEWebsite: http://www.emmalouiseparkes.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmalouparkesFacebook Group: The Ambitious Introvert® NetworkJoin the email list hereTHE QUIET POWER MASTERMINDIf you’re looking to scale your business or perhaps you’re close to being fully booked, The Quiet Power Mastermind was created for you. You can find the details here.PREMIUM 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: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.