Emma-Louise Parkes

The Ambitious Introvert® Podcast

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The Ambitious Introvert® is for founders and entrepreneurs who want to create  big results without burning through their energy.  Hosted by Emma-Louise Parkes, it's less “business tips”  and more like sitting down with a trusted mentor who actually gets the reality of building a business as an introvert. Through personal stories, honest insights, and conversations with entrepreneurial trailblazers, Emma-Louise offers the perspective and tools introverted entrepreneurs need to unlock fresh energy and momentum in their business. It’s not about chasing hacks or forcing extrovert strategies - it’s...

Author

Emma-Louise Parkes

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Business

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www.emmalouiseparkes.com

Latest episode

Dec 29, 2025

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Episodes

Episode 155: Strategies to Avoid Decision Fatigue and Enhance Business Productivity 11.09.2023

This week’s episode of The Ambitious Introvert Podcast is Episode 155. Can you believe we've made it this far? It feels a little crazy to think about! Whether you've been with us since the beginning or are new to the show, there's plenty of valuable content for you to explore. With 154 other episodes covering a wide range of topics, you can binge-listen to your heart's content!...

Episode 154: Introverts and Decision Making: The Struggle with Decision Fatigue 04.09.2023

In this episode, I’m discussing the topic of decision fatigue - and in particular how it affects introverts. I’m sharing my own experiences and insights, drawing from my background as an air traffic controller.  I’ll explore the meaning of decision fatigue, its impact on decision-making, and whether it is a skill that can be learned.  This episode marks the start of a mini-series on this topic, in...

Episode 153: Embracing Introvert-Extrovert Relationships with Erin Woodruff 28.08.2023

Ever wondered how some introverts and extroverts can have such harmonious relationships AND embrace their differences? From their contrasting qualities to how this dynamic unfolds, it's definitely a journey of understanding and connection. Erin Woodruff, Communications Coach and Certified Life Coach shares her experience of this and how she helps high-achieving women stay happily married to i...

Episode 152: Flourishing as an Introvert with Joanna Rawbone 21.08.2023

When my guest Joanna Rawbone found out she was an introvert it was such a revelation that it played a pivotal role in her personal growth and business. Joanna’s an Executive Coach and certified Myers Briggs Practitioner, and she truly believes that owning your strengths and articulating them positively is key to flourishing in your career AND your life.  Joanna’s clients are mostly mid-career intr...

Episode 151: SEO - The Introvert’s Secret Marketing Weapon with Brittany Herzberg 14.08.2023

My guest on the podcast this week is Brittany Herzberg, a former massage therapist turned copywriter. Brittany uses an SEO-based copywriting & marketing approach to help her clients stand out online while attracting the right kinds of clients from the start. We delve into the realm of SEO and the art of harnessing social proof to foster authentic relationships. Brittany shares how you can demo...

Episode 150: The Art of Selling for Introverts with Candice D'Angelo 07.08.2023

Did you know that a large number of great salespeople are also introverts? This week I’m joined by Candice D’Angelo, founder of The Selling Lab - a sales training agency where online and offline business owners level up their sales skills. Recognised as a fast-growing online sales coaching business with an audience of more than 7000 collective followers, Candice has helped hundreds of business own...

Episode 149: PR and Publicity the Introvert-Friendly Way with Dina Behrman 31.07.2023

As an introvert you might not think PR and publicity is for you, but my guest on the podcast this week is here to tell you otherwise. Dina Behrman is a PR strategist and publicity coach and she helps coaches, consultants and service providers pitch - and get featured in - the press through her group programme and high touch 1:1 service. Dina believes you can do things when it comes to PR and getti...

Episode 148: Visibility, Self Expression and Business as an Introvert with Bibigi Haile 24.07.2023

In this week’s episode of The Ambitious Introvert Podcast® I’m delighted to be joined by guest Bibigi Haile. Bibiigi is a Strategic Visibility Advisor to women in leadership, and she helps her clients to identify their superpower, mirror it back to them and support them while they step into their zone of genius. As well as being highly introverted AND ambitious Bibigi, also has ADHD and social anx...

Episode 147: Following Your Passions & Using Your Strengths in Business with Liz Rohr 17.07.2023

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 mul...

Episode 146: Becoming Exceptional & Finding Fulfilment with Carly Anna 10.07.2023

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 Cl...

Episode 145: Understanding yourself through the gene keys with Analena Fuchs 03.07.2023

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...

Episode 144: Client Spotlight with Lauren Lea 26.06.2023

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...

Episode 143: The Power of Personalisation: Empowering Clients through Customised Coaching Experiences with Kaitlyn Kessler 19.06.2023

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, mindse...

Episode 142: Setting Up for Success as a CEO with Byron Morrison 12.06.2023

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 Byr...

Episode 141: Big Family, Big Dreams - Running a Business as a Busy Parent with Yael Bendahan 05.06.2023

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 ca...

Episode 140: Mastering Your Inner Game: Managing Self-Sabotage as an Entrepreneur with Kelly Ruta 29.05.2023

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 lite...

Episode 139: People Power: Why Understanding HR is Crucial for Entrepreneurial Success with Kira La Forgia 22.05.2023

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 o...

Episode 138: Messaging with Integrity - Growing a Quietly Powerful Brand as an Introvert with Parmees Yazdanyar 15.05.2023

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...

Episode 137: The Cosmic Advantage - Using Astrology to Unleash Your Potential with Natalia Komis 08.05.2023

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 Natal...

Episode 136: Cycle-Synching Your Way to Success with Julia DeWolfe 01.05.2023

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 hustl...

Episode 135: April Behind the Scenes Roundup 24.04.2023

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...

Episode 134: Why Consistency is Sexy and Sassy with Tia G 17.04.2023

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 work...

Episode 133: ADHD in Business - The Journey from Diagnosis to Treatment, and Beyond with Emily Walker 10.04.2023

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 recen...

Episode 132: The Magic of Masterminds with Ellie Swift 03.04.2023

On this week’s episode of The Ambitious Introvert® Podcast I’m joined by the lovely Ellie Swift. Ellie is a business coach and mastermind mentor, and her zone of genius is helping her clients shine online. I invited Ellie to share her experience of running masterminds, not only because she does it extremely successfully, but also because she started hers without having ever been in one! The fact E...

Episode 131: March Behind the Scenes Roundup 27.03.2023

Q1 is already at an end! Today I’m sharing my monthly round-up of what’s been going on behind the scenes here at The Ambitious Introvert® and what I’ve been up to in life outside of business. Tune in to find out: The podcast metric we’ve hit this month! Why client retention is so important and joyful for me, and why having 4 clients extend their contracts this month has been a big celebration for...

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