Quietly Visible

Do you look at other people who you think are 'better' than you, compare yourself to them and put yourself down in the process? If so, it can chip away at your self-belief and self-confidence. In this episode I discuss this and what to do instead. To access my 5 Day Mind Cleanse to help you challenge and change the self-limiting beliefs that hold you back, so that you can confidently pursu...

Unfavourable bias in the workplace towards introversion, may make it more challenging for some people who are introverted to feel a sense of belonging at work. If organisations really want to be inclusive, they also need to look at whether they create an environment where ALL staff feel like they belong. In this episode I talk about the importance of feeling a sense of belonging at work, what can...

Many introverted women don't like self-promotion. However, research suggests that extroverts get more opportunities at work because their performance is more visible. This is due to them being more likely to speak up about their successes and achievements and what they are working on. In an ideal world, your work would speak for itself and you would get recognition on the basis of your outputs...

It can be hard to pick yourself back up and continue moving forward when you've had a setback or failed at something in your career or as a leader. Do you find that you've lost the motivation and the confidence to pursue your aspirations? If so, how you respond to setbacks and failures will determine how you get through them, and in this recording of a LinkedIn Live lunch and learn session...

I have coached many leaders to secure senior leadership promotions, and there are some common barriers that I see repeatedly that get in the way of securing those roles. In this episode I talk about these 3 barriers and what you can do to overcome them.

Is shyness holding you back in your place of work? Is it stopping you from having your voice heard and your contributions recognised? In this episode, Kate Baker, Head of Product globally, for the Alternatives business of HSBC Asset Management, shares some of the strategies that have helped and still help her overcome (or not) her own shyness. Tied in with this, Kate, drawing on her personal life...

It is often said that the first step to achieve something is to believe that you really can achieve it. But, sometimes we let our fears, negative thought patterns and long held habits hold us back. A growth mindset is central to you achieving your goals and aspirations. In this episode Ryane LeCesne, known as The Advanced Accelerator Coach, discusses feeling stuck and trapped, and how you can face...

As I'm sure you will know, these days, if you’re not self-promoting and raising your visibility and profile, you can easily go unnoticed and get passed over for promotion. But, being visible and raising your profile doesn’t have to be challenging, draining or exhausting and you don’t have to do something just because everyone else is doing it. As an introverted female leader, you can be quietl...

As an introvert, do you shy away from public speaking in the belief that only those who are more extraverted will excel at this task? Well, believe it or not, not all extraverts feel confident about having to speak in public either. But, for you introverted listeners, do know that it does not have to be seen as a daunting task, and if you are currently in a leadership role, there are ways you can...

Does introversion or extraversion matter in team leadership and why? If you are an introvert, just how on earth do you balance your own introverted needs with the needs of the team you are managing? These are questions that - speaker, accountability and leadership coach, entrepreneur, and author of multiple works - Jodi Lasky, who is also an introvert with ADHD, addresses in this podcast session....

It is said that 'behind every successful woman is herself', and although Sherry Shannon-Vanstone grew up in a time when few women were encouraged to study science and mathematics, she has thrived and succeeded as a mathematician, inventor, entrepreneur, mentor and philanthropist. Furthermore, Sherry's strong beliefs in equality, diversity and inclusion drive her contribution to the adv...

Many women leaders shy away from difficult conversations because they dislike confrontation. But not having them when needed can lead to problems further down the line. In this episode, I talk about why we don't like confronting conversations, and share tips on how you can have them and feel better about having them.

Sir Michael Parkinson was a prominent British journalist and broadcaster. He was a white man who held high profile roles, yet experienced imposter syndrome throughout his career. Having coached senior leaders, executives, members of the judiciary, and many others to overcome imposter syndrome, it is something I see time and time again amongst senior leaders. If you experience it, in this episode I...

Extraverts get more opportunities at work because their performance is more visible. As an introverted woman it can be easy to get on with what you need to do and not be visible. In this episode I share 3 strategies that will help you to increase your visibility so that you lead with influence and impact. https://aboundingsolutions.com

If you work in a toxic environment, it can be frustrating and stressful. And if you are not in a position to change your job, you may be finding it very challenging. In this episode, I talk about how to thrive in a toxic work environment.

From early childhood through to adulthood, our life experiences can undoubtedly influence and impact how we behave towards ourselves and others. It is the sub-conscious behaviours, which consultant, author, speaker and executive coach - Cynthia Corsetti - has termed 'dark drivers' that can impact your leadership behaviour in ways that you might not always see yourself. In this podcast, Cyn...

Whether you are trying to get a promotion, change your career, or achieve some other goal, continuously being told no can be disappointing. This can lead to discouragement and even despair if left to linger. In this episode, I talk about how to stay focused and motivated so you achieve your goals, even when you keep being told no.

With a reported 50% of UK adults spending 11 hours a day screen time, having a digital detox is beneficial for us. In this episode I share my experience of having a 3 day digital detox and 3 of the lessons that I learned about myself.

Navigating the workplace in 2023 can be challenging as a woman and a leader if you are introverted, because of the bias towards introversion and gender inequalities that still exist. In this week's podcast, Ruth Stuart, Head of Strategy Development at the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), shares her personal experience of being an introverted leader and the challenges sh...

We are hearing more and more about a topic that I am quite passionate about - 'Psychological Safety', and of which I am aware is a challenge for many introverted leaders in the work environment. First coined in 1999 by author and Novartis Professor of Leadership and Management at Harvard Business School, she states that “psychological safety means an absence of interpersonal fear. When psy...

Did you start the year full of excitement and energy to achieve your goals, only to find that halfway through the year, you're not seeing results and haven't moved forward? If so, in this episode, I share 5 tips to help you regain momentum when you are not achieving your goals.

Do you compare yourself to other people who you think are better than you and put yourself down in the process or try to copy their style? If so, the best person to be as a leader is yourself, and to find your own authentic leadership style. And that is what I talk about in this episode.

Being a perfectionist can be very stressful when everything has to be perfect before you move forward. And if it isn't, it can cause you to procrastinate, to self-doubt, filling you with thoughts that you're not good enough; it can cause you to dither making decisions causing you to miss out on opportunities. It can also lower your tolerance of other people with that all or nothing thinkin...

In our western patriarchal society's work environments, there can be a tendency for individuals to behave and act against their natural tendencies which can hinder career progress or suppress one's natural way of being. In this week's podcast episode Debbie touches on her own personal experiences and some of the tools she uses in her proven framework 'Rebel Leadership'. Having...

Are you settling for less than you deserve? Do you deserve to go for that promotion, or get a new role, but settle for less than you deserve because you are fearful or think that you are not good enough. In this episode I talk about not settling for less than what you deserve.