The Ambitious Introvert® Podcast

Ever wondered what it really takes to thrive in your “Zone of Genius”? In this episode, I sit down with the incredible Gay Hendricks, a true legend in personal growth and relationship transformation. You might know him from his bestselling book The Big Leap, which has gathered a cult following in the entrepreneurial community. Gay shares the key concepts that have shaped his life and work, includi...

As an ambitious introvert, your energy is your most precious resource - and how you use it can make or break your success. In this solo episode, I’m sharing a powerful end-of-year practice that will set you up for an energised 2025.   Whether you’re setting goals, choosing a word of the year, or just ready for a fresh start, this simple exercise will help you reflect on where your energy went in 2...

Ever feel like you're only seeing the highlight reel of other people's success? This episode of The Ambitious Introvert® pulls back the curtain as I chat with Amanda Riffee, an internationally recognised coach for women, event speaker, and host of the Unleashing You Podcast.   Amanda shares her journey of transitioning from 17 years in corporate—marked by burnout and personal tragedies -...

Are you taking aligned, meaningful action toward your goals, or are you stuck in passive ‘dreaming’? In this solo episode of The Ambitious Introvert® Podcast I explore the difference between active and passive approaches to achieving what you want in life. I’ll share real-world examples of how passive actions can keep you stuck - and how active steps move you closer to success.   I’ll also share w...

Ever been told ‘just speak up more’ but weren’t sure how? Or sat in a meeting feeling like you’re happy just observing and don’t want to ‘add to the noise’? If so, this episode is for you! I interviewed global communication expert and bestselling author Jessica Chen about how introverted professionals can confidently stand out in the workplace. From her new book, Smart, Not Loud: How to Get Notice...

In this week’s episode of The Ambitious Introvert® Podcast, I’m diving into a topic that sparked a surprising amount of interest—my decision to go sugar-free for September!  A brief mention in my newsletter about losing 2 kilos while doing it led to an influx of questions: Why did I do it? How did I stay on track? And was it difficult? But this episode isn’t about sugar itself—it’s about the minds...

If you’re an introvert who feels hesitant about showing up on camera, this week’s episode of The Ambitious Introvert® Podcast is for you. I’m joined by Shirlee Engel, a former TV correspondent turned entrepreneur and coach, who now helps business owners and professionals develop a magnetic on-camera presence. Shirlee shares how introverts can develop the confidence needed to shine on camera—whethe...

Are you feeling drained, unfocused, or constantly reaching for your phone? In today’s episode of The Ambitious Introvert® Podcast, I’m looking into how our love of a quick dopamine hit could be impacting our mental health and energy levels.  As introverts, we need deeper, more meaningful experiences, yet the lure of instant gratification can pull us into unhealthy habits (hello doom scrolling and...

Just how much does your culture impact your perception of others? And can being aware of this really make a positive difference to everyone concerned? Loren Rosario-Maldonardo absolutely believes that cultural intelligence can be the missing piece of the success puzzle, and she’s sharing her expertise on this week’s episode of The Ambitious Introvert® Podcast. Loren is the author of Becoming the C...

Goal setting for next year may not feel like a priority as we’re just saying goodbye to summer - but what if reverse engineering how you want to START 2025 was the quickest, easiest way to make massive leaps towards success? In this week’s episode of The Ambitious Introvert® Podcast I’m sharing a super quick and very powerful exercise I recently had a private client carry out. This will give you S...

Terms like ‘nourishment’ and ‘balance’ may seem to go against being highly ambitious - but I’m breaking that myth on this week’s episode of The Ambitious Introvert® Podcast with my guest, Amira Alvarez. Amira is the Founder and CEO of The Unstoppable Woman® and host of The Unstoppable Woman Podcast. She’s an entrepreneur, private mentor, and trusted advisor for the ambitious woman. She inspires al...

For this solo episode of The Ambitious Introvert® Podcast I gave my audience the floor - inviting them to ask me anything they’d love answering for this special AMA August. Some wanted advice around their own development, some asked how I approach my own energy, and some wanted some good old recommendations - tune in to hear what I shared and for an insight into how other ambitious introverts are...

Are you fueling yourself up for success? So often we think of nutrition in relation to weight loss, but what if we focused on our diet for optimal brain function, clarity and productivity instead?  On the podcast this week I chat to Sarah Elisabeth Wilkinson, a certified Health and Nutrition coach and consultant who has been running her successful online practice for 5 years. She supports female l...

When we’re busy, ambitious introverts and life is ‘lifing’, one of the first things to fall off our schedule is often time alone. And of course as busy, ambitious introverts, that solitude is the exact thing we need to work to our potential #catch22 In this episode I’m sharing some quick, actionable tips on how to habit stack your way to solitude on a regular basis (without a silent retreat or mon...

Never has ‘as within, so without’ been as relevant as when we apply it to our success and happiness - two things that this week’s guest on The Ambitious Introvert® Podcast, Andrew Rowe, helps his clients with on the daily. Andrew believes that if your life isn’t as you want it, the first place you need to make changes is actually inside - particularly with your perception of yourself. This ‘self c...

Many coaches focus on solving problems, but my clients aren’t struggling - they’re striving for more. They seek growth in areas of life such as career, business, spirituality, and finances - not because they have to, but because they want to. In this solo episode, I share about rethinking my 1:1 coaching model, and reflect on the clients I love working with and the transformations they experience...

Are you someone who LOVES taking a quiz or test to learn more about yourself? Or do you think it’s too prescriptive to be put in a box and told ‘how’ you should be? Either way it’s safe to say that personality tests aren’t going away anytime soon. And in this episode of The Ambitious Introvert® I’ll be sharing my own thoughts and experiences in using some of the most popular personality assessment...

Being ambitious means doing things. And doing things means being busy - right?! I’ve had SO many conversations with clients over the years about their relationship to busyness, and how it shows up (good and bad) in their career, business or everyday life. The question is - are we in a healthy relationship with our to do lists? On this episode of The Ambitious Introvert® Podcast I’m sharing some po...

Us ambitious people LOVE the thrill of working towards something big. Having purpose in our actions. And of course looking forward to that much-desired result at the end. But what happens when all that hard work pays off and instead of fireworks it feels more, well… underwhelming? (As a coach, I can tell you I see this happen ALL THE TIME!) On this episode of The Ambitious Introvert® Podcast I’m s...

Some might think ‘introverted leader’ is a bit of an oxymoron… However those of us who deeply understand introverts aren’t surprised at all that they excel in this type of role! After doubting his abilities for many years, an unexpected public speaking event set Terrance Lee on a path he could never have imagined. Today he’s an authority on introverted leadership, the author of two books on the su...

Ever felt like doing something ‘crazy’? Something that ‘doesn’t make sense’ or is ‘bad on paper’? Often when we feel like that the energy that’s driving the decision can be just too hard to ignore, and impossible to logic our way out of. And as introverts, learning to trust ourselves when making big changes is vital. This week on The Ambitious Introvert® Podcast I’m sharing some different ways our...

Having high standards is one thing, but if you’re aiming to make everything in your life and work ‘perfect' you're fighting an impossible battle.  This week on The Ambitious Introvert® Podcast I interviewed Leadership Coach, Women's Health Advocate and mom of four Chana Ross. She’s sharing her lifelong journey of perfectionism and the practices she’s implemented to overcome it. We c...

If you’re not thinking of yourself as a brand, you may be doing yourself a huge disservice - whether you’re an entrepreneur or an employee. Personal branding goes WAY deeper than colours, fonts and fancy photographs - and this week’s guest Marielle Legair is an absolute expert in the field.  Marielle is a Speaker, LinkedIn Top Voice 2023 and LinkedIn Learning Instructor. Her background as a public...

Habits are the foundation of success - unless the ones that are deeply ingrained are actually exhausting you. People pleasing became such an automatic response for this week’s podcast guest, Dr Clare Emma Wild, that it became hard for her brain to even recognize she was doing it! Clare is ​​an academically certified and internationally accredited coach who’s passionate about helping Quiet Leaders...

How often do you TRULY take time alone? While the idea is blissful to most of us introverts it can also be tough to turn inwards and be honest about what you want from life - as today’s podcast guest Melissa Unsell-Smith discovered. Melissa is a serial entrepreneur, 2 x tech founder and most recently the brain behind Catalytic Icon, a community that helps women create ‘authentic connections and dr...