In this powerful and deeply personal episode of the Quietly Visible podcast, Carol Stewart shares her journey from denying her introversion to becoming unapologetically introvert and proud.
She reflects on her childhood experiences with shyness and self-doubt, the societal misconceptions that shaped her early understanding of introversion, and the pivotal moments that led her to embrace her quiet strengths.
Carol also discusses how her professional evolution—from senior leader to award-winning executive and leadership coach—helped her specialise in supporting introverted women to lead with confidence, influence, and impact.
She dives into her academic research on belonging and psychological safety for introverted women in the workplace and how workplace culture often overlooks introverted strengths.
Whether you're early in your career or an experienced leader, this episode will inspire you to own your introversion, see it as a superpower, and lead authentically and proudly.
🎧 Tune in to discover:
✔️ Why introversion is often misunderstood
✔️ How introverted women can thrive in leadership
✔️ The importance of psychological safety and belonging
✔️ What led Carol to create The Impact Club, a supportive community for introverted leaders
Take Carol's free assessment to improve your confidence, impact, and influencehttps://aboundingsolutions.com/taketheimpactassessment/
🎵 - ©️Julie Anne Smith
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