The Introverted Executive

You often feel invisible because you are more low-key than the extroverted leaders in your organization. Yet, you notice all the details, facial expressions, and body language that others seem to miss. You wonder why people don't notice that this project could benefit from something happening over there, yet you don't say anything because you feel it's obvious. This episode will change your perspe...

I want you to be THE ONE in your area of expertise, no matter where you sit in the organization, to notice opportunities where you can step up and decide to build a coalition of your own for a problem that YOU know should be fixed. Resources mentioned in this episode: General Stanley McChrystal Liz Wiseman --- Elevate Your Leadership Visibility **[FREE COURSE] The Visibility Blueprint:** Step into...

There is a difference between a smooth, functioning, high-potential life and a life where ease and comfort are your primary goals. The fact that you are listening to this article tells me one thing about you: you are interested in finding your highest potential life. If you are interested in changing your trajectory, then it's time to decide you will do some things differently. --- Elevate Your Le...

Your life doesn't have to be a constant barrage of unexpected struggles to overcome. Ready to take your game to a new level? Here are 5 ways to smooth life processes so you can avoid obstacles coming at you like you're Keanu Reeves in The Matrix, you know the scene… --- Elevate Your Leadership Visibility **[FREE COURSE] The Visibility Blueprint:** Step into the spotlight on your own terms. Get my...

Your brain will create the most incredible things and all you have to do is decide ahead of time what you want and then keep the promises to yourself. When you do that enough in the same direction, you will achieve practically everything you set out to achieve. --- Elevate Your Leadership Visibility **[FREE COURSE] The Visibility Blueprint:** Step into the spotlight on your own terms. Get my free...

Your brain is programmed to see what's wrong because it's trying to protect you, so that's what it's always looking for. Your brain will spend all day searching and finding negative thoughts that create negative emotions just so you will go somewhere safe and hide. This is the opposite of self-confidence and I'll tell you how to turn it around in this episode. I talked about my Spotify Playlist in...

Inevitably when you get into a position where you are growing and out of your comfort zone, you are going to have days like this. Even if you have been in the workforce for many years, sometimes that only means that your problems are bigger and the impact of your decisions can be even more substantial. So – this episode applies to you just as much. --- Elevate Your Leadership Visibility **[FREE CO...

Zoom interviews offer an amazing opportunity, especially for introverts and people who like to do a ton of preparation. You can take that preparation to an entirely new level when you interview via Zoom. We'll dive in deep on the best ways to take your Zoom Interviews to a new level in this episode, plus I'll share one hack that you are CRAZY to not take advantage of if you are interviewed via Zoo...

I almost made the biggest career mistake of my entire life this year. Oh yeah – I almost blew it. I almost ruined my chance. I almost failed – it was so close. Looking back now, I can't believe how close I came to losing out on a big opportunity. What did I do that was so horrible? That is exactly what I'll detail for you in this episode today. --- Elevate Your Leadership Visibility **[FREE COURSE...

If you have a big or important goal that you want to achieve, then today's episode is going to make a huge difference in the way you go about making that happen. This is the difference between a life plan that is mainly dependent on winning the lottery (you know, sitting around waiting for fortune to rain down on you) or taking that dream that has always been in your head and going after it with a...

The decision to hire a Career Coach is an investment and a commitment you make in yourself. It is a decision that you are no longer playing small. You are ready to get serious, to go pro. You are ready to reach for your highest potential self! --- Elevate Your Leadership Visibility **[FREE COURSE] The Visibility Blueprint:** Step into the spotlight on your own terms. Get my free 3-day email course...

If you get nothing else out of this episode today, get clear with the impact you care to make in this world, and then set out to create it. Do this in big ways and small ways, but spend your energy dreaming of the change and then making it happen. --- Elevate Your Leadership Visibility **[FREE COURSE] The Visibility Blueprint:** Step into the spotlight on your own terms. Get my free 3-day email co...

Have you heard of Corporate Stockholm Syndrome? If this type of behavior is tolerated, It will only inspire others to lead in this manner and will spoil the entire organizational culture and output. The ultimate loser will be the customer. If you are like me, and working in an industry where you are very passionate about your customer, where lives could be on the line. There is zero room to let su...

Many young people, maybe just like you — grow up and do well in the world, not just in spite of the difficulties they have known, but maybe even because of them. If you had a hard childhood, you may have developed some of the "powers" described in this podcast episode. --- Elevate Your Leadership Visibility **[FREE COURSE] The Visibility Blueprint:** Step into the spotlight on your own terms. Get...

You are one whole person who wants to live a great life and make an impact in a career that you love. Today's podcast is an example of a small step toward your goals – one that can have BIG benefits in the long run. The simple act of cleaning out your closet, in the way I am going to teach you, will have many benefits to your career, no matter what field your dream job is in! Takeaways: Women in l...

Your life didn't stop just because a worldwide pandemic hit and the political situation in the United States became a tinderbox in so many ways this past year. You have kids to nurture through this, parents you can't see, and love that's strained because you are both stressed and showing that stress in different ways. There is nothing like uncertainty to exponentially increase anxiety and stress l...

The concept in this episode will completely blow your mind. If you go all-in on it, by the end of the year, you won't even recognize yourself – and I mean that in the best way possible. This is not another "not a resolution, but a goal" podcast. This is something WORTHY of who you are meant to be. BEWARE: This episode is only for the bold. 😎

You are a gift. A beautiful, wonderful, complex, special, and unique gift. And, there is someone who is wishing on every star for you right this moment. No, they might not know your name right now, and they aren't sure exactly what it is that they do need – but they know they need something, and YOU are the person that God put on this planet who is the answer to their prayers. You are the one who...

In my business/work life I have an interesting problem, one that some of you may have as well. Due to concerns over intellectual property or other types of security, many companies and organizations will not allow you to take your cell phones, iPads, or even smartwatches into your workspaces. Considering the way most of us work these days, this is hard to comprehend. In this episode, I explain my...

A person with Executive Presence will be ready when that amazing opportunity comes knocking. When you arrive at an interview with a neat, professional appearance, the picture of poise -- others will take note. When they then ask you for examples of your work, and you open your book to the exact page and highlight the perfect example, you will come across as organized, methodical, and prepared. The...

Nothing stays the same and that pertains to your life. You're either growing abundance in or you are shrinking within your life – playing small. Even if you think you are in an "ok place" right now, but you don't take one step toward the positive side, your life may start to slip. It will happen slowly at first, then before you know it, you can end up on loose gravel and find yourself barreling to...

What if we spent more time thinking about what we could make better rather than on everything that seems so wrong? Just imagine what a wonderful world that would be. All it takes is each one of us deciding, today, that we are going to do our part. Are you ready to do something worth leaving behind? This episode will help you figure out what your life's legacy is and how to get to work creating it!...

If you make $100K, then you are in the top 9% of all income earners in the US. You can kill yourself to get to this milestone and realize, when you get here, that you are absolutely miserable. In this episode, we'll talk about what you can do about it. --- Elevate Your Leadership Visibility **[FREE COURSE] The Visibility Blueprint:** Step into the spotlight on your own terms. Get my free 3-day ema...

What if you fail, what if you spend too much money, what if you hit a roadblock? What if you don't make progress? What if you waste all your time trying and then fail? What if you try and no one notices? What if they think you are an impostor? Thinking like this is what I like to call, "What-If-ing" yourself to death. Takeaways: It is paramount to confront and dismantle the pervasive negative thou...

I want to start with a strong statement today: As long as you hide your gifts, as long as you play small, as long as you waste time judging others who DO share their gifts, and as long as you stay in your safe, comfortable space – you are choosing to be mediocre. There is no other way to look at this. This episode covers 6 surprising ways you allow yourself to be forgettable at home and work, ever...