Quiet Superpowers

Confidence is very often misunderstood. There's a type of confidence that involves creating a facade to try and prove something to people, But there's also a more subtle form of confidence - quiet confidence - that means you are calm and collected during the storms. There's a difference between being confident, and feeling confident, which we explore in this episode. We look at practical steps you...

In this episode, we look at the question of closeness - why we can feel it, but not always be able to express it openly. Being close to people is one of those things that has never quite made sense to me. I had never really known if I was doing the "right" thing when I found it difficult to express. I think it's a challenge for many quiet people to be able to express this closeness without breakin...

In this episode, within the series of questions that quiet people may ask themselves, we explore the question of why communication can be so different depending on who you're with. I've never understood why my communication can change significantly, when there is the addition or reduction of a single person. So I decided to explore this question! Episode mentions: 1- Quiet, Susan Cain: https://sus...

This is the start of a new season of the podcast, exploring questions that quiet people (including myself!) may ask themselves. Hope you enjoy the new format! This first episode looks into the question of what actually is quiet, and where it comes from. Recommended book: "Quiet - The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking" - Susan Cain

Staying consistent can feel like a never-ending battle with yourself. In this episode, we explore why it's normal to be inconsistent often, and how to work with it more effectively. 10-Min Vocal Warmup Exercises https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R50NQPxv4ZqFiVO1eazjhmkiz3DRP1hF/view?usp=sharing Communication Improvement Plan https://drive.google.com/file/d/1A1UnkWXM_CQf_K_0lqxJ6XjQKxj0hnXr/view?usp...

In this episode, we look at the superpower of storytelling. This is my favourite topic so far, because storytelling can be used in virtually every situation. Telling stories teaches you to be more vulnerable with yourself and other people. It can significantly improve the relationships in your life, and give you a platform to express yourself to people - even those you already are very close with....

In this episode, we look at the superpower of listening . We spend an average of 40% of our total waking time listening. Yet we rarely consider how we can improve our listening. The battle for our attention is only becoming more difficult in the modern world, and listening offers us a way to regain this control. Emily Kasriel's 8-Step Process; 1 - CREATING SPACE This is about making time and the r...

In this episode, we look at the superpower of writing... This might seem like an unusual topic given the first two episodes on communication and speaking, however, writing is more integral to communication than you might think. We explore the research-backed benefits of why writing can be incredibly helpful to improving the way you communicate, and 3 writing exercises that you can use today to dev...

In the last episode we talked about what are your quiet superpowers. If you missed it, quiet superpowers refers to the superpower of communicating, especially if you feel or have always felt... quiet. In this episode, we explore how to get started with building this skill of communication. We look at a research-proven method to obtain the most relevant and unique information about your own communi...

Communication is a superpower. If you can hone your skill of communicating, you will be in the driver's seat of your life, and be able to navigate almost any situation. We explore the reasons why communication is becoming ever important in today's world, and how we can all improve this skill. Whilst this podcast is aimed towards those who have felt "quiet" their entire lives, I have studied commun...