The Ambitious Introvert® Podcast

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 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 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: 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.

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! 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.

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: 👉🏼 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 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: 👉🏼 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’m delighted to finally share an episode devoted solely to astrology, a modality that I’m very passionate about - and who better to talk with than the lovely Natalia Komis!Natalia is an intuitive business mentor who works with conscious entrepreneurs and visionary leaders to help them discover their mission, take aligned action and unlock their unique soul gifts. As well as being spiritual Natalia is also very business-oriented, and she excels at helping her clients to lead and do business in a new way that doesn't require hustle and burn out.Tune in to find out:How Natalia used her lifelong love of astrology to create a unique businessHow our natal birth chart can help us understand ourselves better and give ourselves permission to explore different parts of ourselvesWhy we don’t need to be completely tied to what our chart tells usHow what’s going on right now astrologically can affect you, not just your natal chartHow you can find your own astrological chartCONNECT WITH NATALIAInstagram - @nataliakomiswww.nataliakomis.comThe Energetic Business Planner - free downloadNATALIA’S BOOK RECOMMENDATIONSLightworkers Gotta Work by George LizosAstroChart - download the extended chart selection and your astro cartographyCONNECT 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: 👉🏼 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 on the podcast by Julia DeWolfe, talking all things cycle-syncing. Julia is a certified Cognitive Behavioral Therapy practitioner, Emotional Freedom Technique practitioner, and Trauma Informed Life Coach. She works with her clients to view the whole picture of themselves and to optimise their unique hormonal cycle, helping them prioritise their true wellness, rather than hustling to earn their existence. Cycle-syncing is all about understanding and having a radical acceptance of your motivational cycles and how to honour them. After 4 years in business I love to explore ways to refine and optimise how I feel and perform, and cycle-synching is something I recommend to all my female clients.Tune in to find out:Your hormonal cycle, and the predictable stages that impact your energy and mood throughout the monthHow embracing your cycle can feel incredibly liberatingThe 4 main parts of your cycle, and what happens in your body and mind during each stageThe types of work that are well-suited to the different stages of your cycleHow you can reliably track your cycleSynthetic hormones, and how they impact cycle-synchingCONNECT WITH JULIAwww.juliadewolfecoaching.com www.instagram.com/juliadewolfecoaching JULIA’S BOOK RECOMMENDATIONSThe Period Repair Manual by Lara BridenBeyond The Pill by Jolene BrightenThe Hormone Repair Manual by Lara BridenThe Dutch House by Ann PatchettThe Oura RingCONNECT 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 perhapsCONNECT 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.

Welcome to this week’s solo episode of The Ambitious Introvert® Podcast, where I’m sharing what’s been going on behind the scenes this April. After a live launch in March I intentionally planned a quiet April, but I’ve still been busy working on some larger projects (and of course supporting my lovely 1:1 clients).I hope you enjoy hearing about what’s been going on over at The Ambitious Introvert® HQ, and perhaps take this episode as permission to plan a quieter month when you need one!Tune in to find out:The tech issues I’ve had and the impact that had on the podcastWhat’s going to be different about The Ambitious Introvert® Academy from now onThe new piece of software I’m excited to bring into my businessThe Quiet Power Mastermind, which will be beginning in JuneWhy I retired my weekly Friday email (and what I’ll be sending instead)The ritual I treated myself to again this month (and what I might be buying soon)CONNECT 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 close to being fully booked, The Quiet Power Mastermind was created just for you. You can find the details here.PREMIUM SUPPORT Interested in working with me 1:1 or applying for 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 I’m delighted to be joined by Tia G, your Sassy Black Friend who might not always be the friend you want, but is definitely the one you need! Tia helps her coaching clients to live with more purpose, passion, and intention to create the life of their dreams.Tia describes herself as an introvert with an extroverted personality, and although she has a very direct style of talking and working with her clients, she’s also very loving as she supports her clients to push into their new levels of growth.Tune in to find out:How Tia manifested her guest spot on the podcast!Why growth is uncomfortable, but necessaryHow Tia built a consistent presence online (but why it didn’t always feel easy)Why it can feel discouraging to look at how often someone posts now, but to remember to look at how and where they started The insecurities that came up when Tia took part in a 30 day posting challengeWhy writing things down often feels harder than saying them out loudWhy you shouldn’t sit and wait for motivation (and what to do instead)CONNECT WITH TIA:Join the Facebook groupInstagramTik TokLinktreeSign up for your 33 Self-Love Sassfirmations Bonus Audio hereTIA’S BOOK RECOMMENDATION:Can’t Stop Me (Can’t Hurt Me for UK readers) by David GogginsRich as F*ck by Amanda FrancesCONNECT WITH EMMA-LOUISEWebsite: http://www.emmalouiseparkes.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmalouparkesFacebook Group: The Ambitious Introvert® NetworkPREMIUM 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 I’m joined by my first ever returning guest, Emily Walker. Emily is an instructional designer who helps coaches, consultants and other experts to package their knowledge so they can scale and serve more people. Emily is brilliant at what she does and has helped me design all of my programs, and today she’s sharing her very personal story of being diagnosed with ADHD as an adult.In recent years there’s been a rise in adult diagnosis of a number of neurodivergent conditions, so I wanted to share Emily's story of how that felt for her before, during and after. Emily is super transparent about what was going on behind the scenes of her business and I can’t wait to share this very personal conversation with you.Tune in to find out:The moment Emily realised that she might have ADHD and what made her decide to take the first step towards a diagnosisWhat the assessment process was like and how her feelings around it changedHow it felt for Emily to show up in her business before her diagnosisHow she felt about starting medication and the conversations she had with her therapist about treatmentWhy her approach to organising and creating containers for her client’s programmes has been refined since her diagnosis and treatmentsThe biggest reframe Emily has had to make to get to the level of success she’s at todaySome details about our group in-person VIP day Elevate & AmplifyCONNECT WITH EMILY:Join Emily and me for our group VIP day Elevate & Amplify in London: https://emilymwalker.thrivecart.com/london-2023Emily’s first guest podcast appearance: Emily’s First Podcast AppearanceInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/emily.mwalker/Website: https://emilymwalker.com/THE BOOK EMMA-LOUISE MENTIONSStolen Focus by Johann HariCONNECT WITH EMMA-LOUISEWebsite: http://www.emmalouiseparkes.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmalouparkesFacebook Group: The Ambitious Introvert® NetworkPREMIUM SUPPORT Interested in working with me 1:1? 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.