The Quiet and Strong Podcast, Especially for Introverts

September designates the end of summer and back-to-school time. It can be tough going back to school as an introvert.  If you're a parent, you might be concerned about how your introverted child will navigate the new school year, if teachers and friends will be supportive, and how you can help. If you're a student, you might be feeling nervous about starting new classes and meeting new p...

Sometimes, when introverts take advice from extroverts, that advice can leave us feeling frustrated and lost because it just doesn't work for us. If you're an introvert, you may have been told to "act like an extrovert" in order to be successful. But that strategy doesn't work for everyone. Sometimes, it's best for introverts to learn from other introverts who have le...

Are you an introvert who struggles with social anxiety?  In this episode, David and his guest Roxana "Honest Rox" Alexandru explore ways to manage your social anxiety so you don't feel paralyzed in social situations. They discuss strategies to help you be confidently authentic.  You'll discover that you don't have to be an extrovert - or pretend to be something you're...

Are you an introverted leader? You may be wondering how you can thrive in a leadership role? Many people mistakenly believe that in order to be a successful leader, you have to be extroverted. But that's not true! There are many introverted leaders who thrive in their roles. In this episode, David and his guest Karolien Koolhof explore how introverted leaders can thrive by leveraging their st...

Are you present in the moment with others?  Do others know that what matters to them matters to you? Join David and his guest Dr. Mitch Abblett as they discuss the importance of Mindfulness (being present in the moment with those around you) and Prizing (valuing and seeing the PERSON for who they are rather than just praising an action that is important to you).   Dr. Abblett shares tips and strat...

There's a lot to love about being an introvert. We often have rich inner lives and thrive in solitary pursuits, and we also like people. We're also often creative and introspective. In a world where introversion is often misunderstood, it can be difficult to celebrate our gifts and strengths as introverts. But by embracing who we are, we can find great satisfaction and happiness in our l...

Are you a highly sensitive person (HSP)? Do you feel like you're searching for your passion and purpose in life? Join guest Jules De Vitto as she discusses how to find your passion and purpose as an HSP. In this empowering episode, Jules provides tips and advice on how to connect with your inner compass and use your unique gifts to make a difference in the world. Listen now to learn how you c...

Are you an introvert who struggles with public speaking?  Whether it's presenting in front of a large group, talking to a team at work, or even making your case one-on-one, if you find speaking in public nerve-wracking and stress-inducing, you can learn to be a confident, inspiring speaker. In this episode, guest Julia Beauchamp Kraft shares inspiring tips and advice to help introverts become...

Are you an introvert struggling to find success in sales or networking?  In this episode, guest Matthew Pollard, the "Rapid Growth Guy," will teach you how to use your introverted strengths to your advantage and get more out of networking and sales. He provides a roadmap for introverts to maximize their strengths and use them to their advantage in sales and networking situations.   Liste...

Are you an introvert who dreads large conferences? Do all those people make you feel anxious and overwhelmed?  In-person conferences and events are growing in popularity again. Conference events accompanied by plenty of networking can provoke a lot of anxiety for an introvert, especially if you are lacking confidence, even if you get charged up with ideas and concepts that are interesting and exci...

Do you feel like there's something holding you back in life or work? If you're an introvert, you're not alone. According to the latest estimates, approximately one-half of the population identifies as introverted. Sadly, many introverts feel like they have to hide their true nature in order to fit into a world that values extroversion.  Join me and my guest, Teresa Huff, as we discu...

Do you find yourself overwhelmed in situations and don't know where to start? In this episode, guest Woody Rini shares HELP on how to handle being overwhelmed, especially if you are an introvert. He is the author of “HELP! I'm Overwhelmed! A 4-step method for escaping life’s rip currents and living a peaceful and meaningful life.” He'll share his 4 strategies on how to take a step b...

Do you feel like you're always the odd one out? Do you avoid social gatherings because you don't know how to act around people? If you're an awkward introvert, you know that feeling of awkwardness all too well. You might avoid social situations altogether, or feel like you're always saying the wrong thing. In this episode, guest Monica Parkin will show you how to overcome your...

Are you an empath? Do you feel other people's emotions deeply and find yourself taking on their stress and anxiety? If so, then this episode is for you! Learn how to become resilient as an empath and highly sensitive person (HSP). Understand your triggers and learn how to manage your energy. Listen now for tips and advice on how to thrive with your gifts and strengths as an empath in a world...

Do you feel like you are alone in being an introvert? In this episode, David dispels the myth that introverts are a small minority of the population, and gives insight into what being an introvert truly means. If you're an introvert, you're in good company, with most estimates putting over half the population as introverts. Introversion doesn't mean shyness or a lack of confidence o...

Sometimes helping everyone feel heard and understood can be a challenge in a group setting, especially in the classroom. In this episode of the Quiet and Strong Podcast, educator Stacey Roshan discusses how she uses technology and several other strategies to help students find their voice and be heard. As an introvert herself, Stacey's goal as a high school math teacher was to be the kind of...

Do you long to make connections, even though you're an introvert? As introverts, we all long to make connections. It is just that the connections we want to make are deep - not just surface level.  This can be a challenge, but you can improve in the areas where you want to.  It can take some time for you to get to know others and then it may be a slow process to get to know them, it may take...

Happy Mother’s Day! As we celebrated Mother's Day this past week, how many of us struggle with parenting? Whether an introvert or extrovert, each child definitely comes with their own personality and unique gifts and needs. In this episode, David discusses the challenges and joys of parenthood - whether you're an introvert or extrovert, and whether your partner or children are introverts...

What are introversion and extroversion?  Can introversion be inherited? Does introversion mean shyness? Can introverts and extroverts have successful relationships? Join us as David Hall, the creator of QuietandStrong.com discusses ten common questions searched on the internet about introversion. He'll also share his favorite books on introversion success, and a bonus surprise announcement. E...

Are you an introvert who sometimes feels misunderstood? In this episode of the Quiet and Strong podcast, guest Megan Malone discusses the basics of introversion and different personality types in the Myers-Briggs personality system. She also discusses how to understand yourself and others better. If you're interested in learning more about understanding your personality, be sure to listen to...

Are you an introvert who feels like you're held back in your career or business because of your fear of public speaking? Do you wish you could step up and confidently share your ideas, but don't know how? Then this episode is for you.  Join us as public speaking coach Victoria Lioznyasky shares some of her secrets to becoming confident, compelling, and captivating in front of an audience...

As an introvert, do you feel like you're always pretending to be someone else? Do you feel like you're out of alignment with who you really are? How do you find authenticity to be yourself as an introvert?  In this episode, guest Dr. Michael Alcee helps us explore how to connect with your authentic self,  and learn "emergency introvert hacks" that support your introverted natur...

As an introvert, have you ever struggled to feel confident when networking or giving a  presentation? In this podcast, David will explain how you can gain confidence as an introvert by embracing the value you offer and your worth as a person.  He will provide some real-life tips on how to build self-confidence in networking, and increase your belief that YOUR message is important and valuable, and...

Have you ever felt like you were broken or wished you were somehow different than you are? I know I have, and so have many of my guests, before we learned that introversion is not something that needs to be "fixed."  Often, this frustration was a result of misunderstanding ourselves or longing for a trait we saw in someone else because we don't understand our own gifts.  In this epi...

Are you an introvert or highly sensitive person who sometimes feels like you don't quite fit in with the mainstream world? Kristy Vail specializes in helping introverts and highly sensitive people create more alignment in our lives. In this episode, she discusses the challenges and gifts of being an introvert and offers tips for creating more harmony in your personal life and the home environ...