The Quiet and Strong Podcast, Especially for Introverts

If you're an introvert, you may feel that it can be tough to find your voice in a world that seems designed for extroverts. Are you an introvert who's tired of feeling like you have to be someone you're not in order to be successful?  Join me as I interview Thea Orozco, an author, MBTI consultant, and coach. It’s her life mission to help underrepresented voices be heard in a confide...

Be sure to listen to Episode 59 - part 1 of this interview first if you missed it. The classroom is a place where introverted students may struggle to thrive. In part 2 of my interview with teacher Chrissy Romano Arrabito, author of "Quiet Kids Count: Unleashing the True Potential of Introverts," she shares more tips and strategies that will help teachers and parents connect with introve...

The classroom is a place where introverted students may struggle to thrive. In this episode of the Quiet and Strong podcast, teacher Chrissy Romano Arrabito, author of "Quiet Kids Count: Unleashing the True Potential of Introverts" shares her tips and strategies that will help educators create more inclusive classrooms, foster creativity among introverted students, and help quiet kids re...

As an introvert, have you ever "extroverted" or pretended to be something you're not? In this episode, we'll discuss how introverts are not defective extroverts, and you don't need to pretend to be an extrovert, "fake it 'til you make it" or feel like you just can't do something because of your introversion. "Extrovert" is not a verb. You can...

It's February! Have you started to fizzle out on your New Year's goals or are you still going strong? In this episode, we'll discuss ways to prioritize and refocus on the goals and activities that are most important in our lives.  Has your situation changed since you set your goals? Have you had roadblocks and life getting in the way of your success?  Get some purposeful strategies...

Have you ever felt overwhelmed or like your job was not a great fit for your personality? Val Nelson is a career and business coach for introverts and highly sensitive people (HSPs) who want meaningful work without the overwhelm. She enjoys helping people clarify their career or self-employment decisions. As an introvert and HSP herself, she used to think self-employment was not for her. Yet now s...

Do you ever feel like others don't understand your needs as an introvert? Do you have a hard time explaining yourself to co-workers, friends, or family? In this episode of the Quiet and Strong Podcast, we'll talk about simple ways to help others understand what you need to do your best work or be your best self, or make yourself understood.  Let's all normalize our introverted needs...

I've got some great episodes in the works, but this week, after avoiding it for 2 years, our family was hit with Covid and it's taking a little longer to recover than hoped.  So I'll be back next week with more great content, but will be taking this week off. Stay healthy everyone! Send us Fan Mail Support the show - - - Contact the Host of the Quiet and Strong Podcast: David Hall A...

Have you ever experienced anxiety or do you know someone who suffers from anxiety? Tracy Guillet is an introverted therapist specializing in working with introverted teens and adults who struggle with anxiety and relationships. Until she discovered she was introverted, she spent much of her life feeling like there was something wrong with her. She now understands her quiet nature and is now able t...

As an introvert, do you struggle to get things done? You may feel like you don't have enough time in the day to get everything done, so you end up multitasking to try to be more effective. I'm here to tell you to stop multitasking and start to focus on one thing at a time. You'll get things done faster and be more effective at whatever you're trying to do.  Multitasking doesn&a...

Happy New Year!  At this time of year traditionally it is a time to reflect on the past year and make plans for the next.  2021 was definitely full of ups and downs.  Are you living the life you want? How did 2021 go? Did you get closer to reaching your goals? Where and who do you want to be next year at this time? So what do you want 2022 to look like? How will you make your plans and dreams happ...

World Introvert Day occurs on January 2 each year, so prepare to celebrate!  Introversion comes with many strengths and gifts that need to be understood, embraced, and celebrated.  What are your gifts as an introvert?  So how will you celebrate World Introvert Day? Do what makes you happy and remember what is great about being an introvert! Send us Fan Mail Support the show - - - Contact the Host...

Do you have an important message to share with the world but you're not sure how to create an audience as an introvert? According to Matt Johnson, you don't need to reach everyone to have great success in life and business. The key is being famously influential to the right people or MicroFamous. Matt has found great success and has built a work/life balance that he loves around his intr...

Have you felt the pull towards a certain career, but were afraid that it wouldn't be a good fit for an introvert? Barry Karch has always considered himself an unlikely Realtor - quiet, introverted, unsalesy.  Not your prototypical formula for success!  Yet, Barry has been a top-selling Realtor for 36 years, selling as many as 100 homes per year.  He has come to realize that being an introvert...

Have you ever found yourself  "confessing" to someone else that you're an introvert? Or used that as an excuse as to why you're not succeeding?  Stop apologizing! Being an introvert brings with it some amazing gifts and strengths that someone else doesn't have. Don't think about yourself as trying to find success in spite of your introversion. Start recognizing that y...

Are you dreaming of a specific career but worried that being an introvert will hold you back from success? Meet Courtney Ferguson, the Introvert Actress.  Most people associate acting with extroverts, those with great big personalities that always want to steal the spotlight. But Courtney - an introverted NY/Atlanta-based actress and speech & voice coach -  shoots down this myth about introver...

Do you struggle with your relationships, either as an introvert or as an extrovert in a relationship with an introvert or highly sensitive individual?  You're not alone. In this week's podcast, we'll talk to relationship coach and author Brenda Knowles about the complexities and nuances of relationships - especially for introverts.  Brenda also discusses the gifts and needs of highl...

Have you ever struggled to speak up about an issue that was important to you? In this episode, David speaks with author and speaker Jerra Latrice Mitchell about finding your voice and being heard, even when you're "quiet."  Jerra discusses how she first started in public speaking, becoming an entrepreneur as an introvert, and sharing her passion to help other women who struggle with...

Have you ever wondered if you could be successful as an introvert? You can! Today our guest is Camilla Jeffs, the Introverted Investor. After years of doing real estate investments while also working a corporate job, Camilla learned to apply her introverted skills to open her own company helping other introverts to find success as investors. A teacher at heart, this triathlete, outdoor enthusiast,...

Have you ever felt frustrated as an introvert in the corporate world? My guest, Steve Friedman, tried for many years to be something that he was not. Steve says, "I have finally realized, to be happy I don’t need to change myself, I just need to be myself.” It was not until he embraced his introversion and his natural strengths that he found success and happiness.  Join us for this conversati...

When you don't understand your introversion, you can feel broken, isolated, and alone — especially if you are a teenager.  In today's podcast, I'm interviewing Sophie Morris, an introvert coach, mentor and advocate at Quietosophy®. She is the UK’s leading expert on introversion for children and teenagers.  Join us as we talk about teens and introversion, gain a better understanding...

Introverts can be amazing leaders!  However, the approach and strategies will differ from those of extroverts.  Terrance Lee, the Introvert Leader, joins as a guest to discuss how to embrace your introverted strengths and get to know yourself to excel in leadership.  Terrance has a book launching October 29, 2021, Quiet Voice Fearless Leader - 10 Principles for Introverts to Awaken the Leader Insi...

I truly believe there is greatness in all of us.  We just need to be reminded of this… sometimes over and over again.  Often, as we are seeking greatness there is that voice in our head or the voices of others, that says who are you to do this?  This is referred to as imposter syndrome.  The belief that you are really not good enough  and worse you are going to be found out as a fraud.  And you do...

Introversion comes with many gifts and strengths, but is still very misunderstood.  In this episode we will do some myth busting around 10 common myths when it comes to introverts and introversion. Introversion is a beautiful thing, so embrace it.  Use your strengths, honor your needs and help bust the many myths out there. Be proud of who you are and the gifts you have to offer the world! Send us...

Do you have a to do list? What is important to get done?  What should you not do in order to accomplish the important? So do you have a good system?  Is everything in one place?  If not, this is the place to start.  Sometimes we might need to do a reset.  You may have a great system, but over time it may be overrun with too many things and not enough time to do it all. From time to time we need to...