Quietly Visible

In this episode of the Quietly Visible podcast, host Carol Stewart explores the power of authenticity with her guest, Sandra Addae. Sandra is a dynamic professional with a journalism background, having focused her studies on the marginalisation of ethnic minorities in the media. Her career spans contributions to notable organisations like CNN, Billboard Magazine, Sky News, and Disney, among others...

In this episode of the Quietly Visible podcast, host Carol Stewart, executive coach and author, explores the crucial topic of confidence—especially for introverted women in leadership. Carol discusses how a lack of confidence can hold individuals back, the difference between competence and confidence, and how to identify specific areas where self-doubt arises. Through personal anecdotes and client...

In this episode of the Quietly Visible podcast, host Carol Stewart speaks with Heather Black, founder and CEO of Supermums, about the power of finding your niche as an introverted leader. Heather shares her inspiring journey from being a quiet schoolgirl to building a thriving career empowering women in the Salesforce ecosystem. Heather discusses: ✨ How understanding your strengths can boost conf...

I know many people are concerned or worried about the move to do away with DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) initiatives and programmes. Many see this as being detrimental to achieving equality, justice, and fairness. However, I offer a different perspective and talk about it in this episode. I also talk about how to embrace the change of facing job loss as a result of organisational change,...

In this episode of Quietly Visible , host Carol Stewart is joined by Roselyn Unegbu , an accomplished programme and portfolio management leader, founder of Projects in Prism , and advocate for global majority women in project management. Roselyn shares her journey of embracing her introversion while navigating male-dominated spaces, overcoming societal biases, and leading with authenticity and con...

As the leader, you are the one expected to gee everyone up in challenging and difficult times. You are the one expected to be upbeat and positive.  But what happens if you’re not?  What happens when you as a leader lose motivation for what you do? In this episode, I share tips on how to stay motivated as a leader when your motivation is starting to wane.

In this episode of the Quietly Visible podcast, host Carol Stewart speaks with Jodie Mears , a seasoned C-suite Executive Assistant, LinkedIn Top Voice, and co-host of The Crodie Files podcast. Jodie shares her journey as a confident introvert and her strategies for leveraging quiet leadership to create visibility and drive impact in the workplace. Jodie opens up about her unconventional career pa...

In this empowering episode of Quietly Visible , Carol Stewart is joined by the inspiring Hira Ali, an acclaimed leadership development and allyship specialist, award-winning executive coach, and author of Her Way to the Top and Her Allies . Hira shares her journey to becoming an advocate for women and minority groups, discusses the importance of allyship for introverts, and explains how introversi...

Self-reflection is a key part of personal and professional growth. It helps to increase self-awareness, making it easier to recognise faulty thinking, and identify answers and solutions. How often do you make the time to be still and self-reflect? In this episode I discuss the importance of it and how to do it.

In this inspiring episode of Quietly Visible, Carol Stewart welcomes Jennifer B. Kahnweiler, a best-selling author, podcast host, and one of the leading experts on introverts and extraverts at work. Jennifer shares her journey from being a young bride puzzled by her introverted husband to becoming a global advocate for introverted leaders. She discusses her groundbreaking books, including The Intr...

When you are at your optimal, you perform better and make better decisions. To be at your optimal includes giving yourself head space, but how often to do you make time to stop, reflect, and think? In this episode I talk about the importance of carving out regular time for self-reflection where you can stop, think, and reflect. This is good for your creativity, innovation, thinking, decision makin...

In this episode of Quietly Visible , Carol Stewart speaks with Saskia Roskam, co-founder of the award-winning bakery Biskery. Saskia shares her unexpected journey from digital marketing to founding a business focused on personalised, eco-friendly biscuits. Together, they explore the challenges introverts face in extraverted work cultures and discuss the importance of creating workplaces that suppo...

Where we are at in our lives is as a result of a series of choices. Whether these are our own choices or choices that other people have made which have impacted us. In this episode, I talk about the consequences of our choices and the need to make better choices if we are not achieving our goals.

In this episode of Quietly Visible , Carol Stewart sits down with Cherron Inko-Tariah, a former civil servant, career coach, and founder of The Power of Staff Networks . Cherron, a passionate advocate for the transformative role of staff networks, shares her journey from civil service to becoming a powerful voice for inclusion. They discuss how networks and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) empower...

The way that most workplace meetings are conducted don't allow for the preference introverts have for thinking and processing information before speaking. Being put on the spot can be challenging. This can bring on fear and anxiety about speaking in meetings and as a result, the value that they can add doesn't happen. In this episode I share tips which will help you to speak up and be heard.

In this episode, Carol Stewart speaks with Sarah Manley, a seasoned professional and life coach with a unique journey through corporate leadership as an introverted woman. Sarah shares her career path, from working in healthcare and medical devices to becoming a coach for fellow introverts. They explore how introversion shaped her leadership style, the importance of energy management, and how Sara...

In this episode, I discuss the unique strengths that introverts bring to leadership and how you can leverage those strengths to develop and sustain motivated, high-performing teams. From leveraging empathy and active listening to fostering deep relationships and empowering team members, I explore practical strategies that align with your natural tendencies.

In this episode, I dive into fascinating research that shows how personality traits like extraversion, conscientiousness, and low agreeableness significantly impact career earnings—especially after age 40. I explore why these traits lead to greater financial success in mid-to-late career stages, particularly for those with graduate education. Plus, I discuss what introverted leaders, especially wo...

In this episode I dive into the unique challenges that introverted women leaders face when it comes to managing worry and overthinking. If you often find yourself feeling overwhelmed by perfectionism, self-doubt, or the fear of judgement, this episode is for you. I explore practical techniques to reframe worry so it does not have a hold on you. After all, worrying adds nothing to your life other t...

In this episode I share some of the feedback from the first ever conference for introverted leaders, as well as my reflections.

In this episode of the "Quietly Visible" podcast, host Carol Stewart is joined by Yinka Adesina, a leadership and coaching professional specialising in diversity and inclusion. Yinka shares her journey working with organisations such as the Houses of Parliament, the NHS, and Russell Group Universities, as well as her current role as a Careers Consultant at a leading London university. Th...

Following a comment that someone posted on LinkedIn about leadership being unnatural for introverts, in this episode I unpick what makes a great leader, demonstrating that introverts make great leaders too.

In this episode we dive into the power of embracing neurodiversity with our special guest, Oye Eneje. Together, we explore the importance of recognising and leveraging your unique strengths to boost confidence, motivation, and overall well-being. Oye shares valuable insights and encouragement for everyone who is neurodiverse, emphasising the significance of understanding what neurodiversity means...

When we utilise our strengths we are naturally more confident and motivated, plus, it's good for our overall wellbeing. Because introversion is viewed less favourably in many workplaces, this can lead to introverted leaders not recognising the strengths of introversion and not utilsing their introverted strengths. In this episode I highlight some of the strengths typically associated with intr...

Meet Dr. Glory Edozien, an award-winning thought leadership branding expert and visibility coach. Discover how introverted women leaders can harness the power of LinkedIn to build impactful networks and showcase their expertise. Dr. Edozien shares her journey from environmental management to thought leadership, offering practical advice on how to: Navigate LinkedIn effectively Create meaningful co...