Quietly Visible
Episodes
Overcoming Shyness (Or Not) And How to Create A Space In The Room For Yourself And Others
03 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is shyness holding you back in your place of work? Is it stopping you from having your voice heard and your contributions recognised? In this episode...
High Achieving Introverted Women - Change Your Mindset And Advance Your Professional Dreams
27 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It is often said that the first step to achieve something is to believe that you really can achieve it. But, sometimes we let our fears, negative thou...
Raise Your Professional Visibility As An Introvert Through Podcast Guesting
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As I'm sure you will know, these days, if you’re not self-promoting and raising your visibility and profile, you can easily go unnoticed and get...
Don't Let Being An Introvert Hold You Back From Public Speaking
13 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As an introvert, do you shy away from public speaking in the belief that only those who are more extraverted will excel at this task? Well, believe it...
Does Introversion Or Extraversion Matter In Team Leadership?
06 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Does introversion or extraversion matter in team leadership and why? If you are an introvert, just how on earth do you balance your own introverted ne...
Thrive And Succeed As An Introverted Woman In Male-Dominated Industries
29 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It is said that 'behind every successful woman is herself', and although Sherry Shannon-Vanstone grew up in a time when few women were encoura...
How to Have Confronting Conversations
02 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Many women leaders shy away from difficult conversations because they dislike confrontation. But not having them when needed can lead to problems furt...
Unpicking Imposter Syndrome to Loosen Its Hold Over You
26 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sir Michael Parkinson was a prominent British journalist and broadcaster. He was a white man who held high profile roles, yet experienced imposter syn...
3 Strategies to Increase Your Visibility as a Leader So You Lead With Influence and Impact
19 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Extraverts get more opportunities at work because their performance is more visible. As an introverted woman it can be easy to get on with what you ne...
Thriving in a Toxic Work Environment
11 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you work in a toxic environment, it can be frustrating and stressful. And if you are not in a position to change your job, you may be finding it ve...
Uncover And Master Your 'Dark Drivers', And Thrive As A Leader
04 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
From early childhood through to adulthood, our life experiences can undoubtedly influence and impact how we behave towards ourselves and others. It is...
How to Stay Focused and Motivated So You Achieve Your Goals, Even When You Keep Being Told No
30 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you are trying to get a promotion, change your career, or achieve some other goal, continuously being told no can be disappointing. This can l...
The Benefits of Having a Digital Detox
21 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With a reported 50% of UK adults spending 11 hours a day screen time, having a digital detox is beneficial for us. In this episode I share my experie...
Overcoming Challenges And Embracing The Benefits Of Introversion In The Workplace
14 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Navigating the workplace in 2023 can be challenging as a woman and a leader if you are introverted, because of the bias towards introversion and gende...
Have The Courage To Speak Up And The Confidence To Know That You Are Heard
07 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We are hearing more and more about a topic that I am quite passionate about - 'Psychological Safety', and of which I am aware is a challenge f...
5 Tips to Help You Regain Momentum When You're Not Achieving Your Goals
23 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Did you start the year full of excitement and energy to achieve your goals, only to find that halfway through the year, you're not seeing results ...
Being Yourself as a Leader
16 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you compare yourself to other people who you think are better than you and put yourself down in the process or try to copy their style? If so, the ...
Overcoming Perfectionism
09 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Being a perfectionist can be very stressful when everything has to be perfect before you move forward. And if it isn't, it can cause you to procra...
Develop Your Rebel Leadership Style Using Your Natural Tendencies
02 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In our western patriarchal society's work environments, there can be a tendency for individuals to behave and act against their natural tendencies...
Don't Settle for Less than You Deserve
26 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you settling for less than you deserve? Do you deserve to go for that promotion, or get a new role, but settle for less than you deserve because y...
Are the Meetings You Go to Psychologically Unsafe?
12 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Meetings are probably one of the most psychologically unsafe spaces in the workplace. In this episode, I very briefly touch on the findings regarding ...
Understanding Yourself is Key to Unlocking Your Introverted Superpowers
28 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For many of the introverted women leaders that I coach, it is once they fully understand themselves, understand introversion, and embrace who they are...
Being Accepted And Understood Enables A Confident And Hopeful Self
21 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What does a confident and hopeful self mean to you? As a primary teacher, chaplain and life coach, Jessica Rowlands has spent much of her life observi...
Optimise Your Nutrition For Optimal Wellbeing
14 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Angela Clucas, a registered nutritionist and coach based in the Isle of Man, is passionate about helping people make a change, not just for the durati...
Is Perfectionism And A Lack Of Self-Compassion Holding You Back From Being Your Own Self-Leader?
31 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Certified Professional Coach, author and speaker, Kamini Wood, helps high-achievers heal their relationships with themselves. She helps people take ...
Networking Tips for Introverted Women
24 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It is often said that women don't utilise their networks enough, but networking can be beneficial for career success. For introverted women, netwo...
Don't Let A Lack Of Self Belief Stop You From Being The Real You
17 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Old habits or long held beliefs, can hold us back in our lives and stop us from being the person we are meant to be. Clinical Hypnotherapist and Advan...
Thoughts for International Women's Day 2023
10 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A few thoughts for International Women's Day 2023.
My Lived Experience of Imposter Syndrome as a Black, Introverted Woman, and How I Overcame It
03 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I talk about my lived experience of imposter syndrome, where it came from, and how I overcame it using examples of 2 significant times...
The Dangers of Putting on an Extroverted Persona for Introverted Women Leaders
24 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When we put on a persona and try to be someone that we are not, we put pressure on ourselves, which can be stressful. For someone who is introverted a...
Shyness Can Be Changed - Your Voice Is Valued
17 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lola Garay Abad has been a teacher for over 20 years, a teacher coach/trainer for over 10, and a team leader for most of her education career. In all ...
Want To Be A Great Leader? Know Thyself
10 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One of the Delphic maxims (engraved on the sacred temple of Apollo at Delphi in Greece), and probably the most well know is "Know Thyself". Ther...
Make ADHD Work For You
03 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) was first identified in 1902 by British pediatrician Sir George Still, but yet it was not u...
Self-Awareness: The Key to Your Leadership Success as an Introverted Woman
27 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to be influential and impactful as a leader, how you manage yourself and your relationships is crucial. To do this effectively requires se...
Learn To Lead Authentically As An Introverted Woman
20 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Debra Bell-Campbell, owner and lead consultant with Inspired Visions Consulting Group, LLC and the co-owner of 2Paths1Leader, LLC, is devoted to enhan...
Wealth Creation On Your Terms (Money Is Not Your Master, It Is Your Servant)
06 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Yinka Ewuola believes that whether you are a business owner or senior leader in the corporate world, what you bring to the market place has a value an...
Tips to Help You Achieve Your Goals in 2023
16 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Whilst it is good to have dreams and goals to aspire to, you also need to keep things real, and sometimes you need to re-evaluate whether the goal is ...
Parenting When You're A Busy Professional - Don't Buy Into Mum Guilt
09 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Being a parent is seen by many as rewarding, joyful and also difficult at times, and in our modern society, the task of juggling parenting with a care...
If You're Not Findable, You're Not Relevant
02 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Lee Caraher, founder and CEO of Double Forte, best-selling author, and sought-after speaker, shares her thoughts on ways emplo...
Changing the Narrative About Introversion in the Workplace
26 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Meetings... interviews... brainstorming... networking... and more... Many of our workplaces are unfavourably biased towards introversion and extrovers...
Fired Whilst Pregnant: An Introverted Woman's Journey to Becoming a Brand Authority
18 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Being fired whilst pregnant led Akosua Cassaberry (residing in the US), to follow her dream and passion by starting her own company 'Brand Authority P...
Move From Dependency To Thriving Through Your Own Abilities In Your Senior Leadership Role
11 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bahar Taşkın Öztürk doesn’t define herself as an introverted woman; she stepped into senior leadership positions at an early age and did not fee...
How Self-Awareness Can Be Your Superpower As An Introvert When Told You Are Too Quiet And Not Assertive Enough For The Role
04 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Self-awareness really is a superpower. Once you have the belief in yourself (regardless of what others assume about you), magic happens. I...
Should Introverts Change to Fit the Environment or Should the Environment Be Changed to Fit Introverts?
28 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In a recent discussion, the question should introverts change to fit the environment or should the environment be changed to fit introverts arose. In ...
I'm Sorry to Bother You But... STOP Using Apologetic Language and START Being More Assertive
21 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One thing I often see in introverted women leaders (and extroverted ones as well), is the overuse of apologetic language. Often at the root of it is a...
Being Visible In The Public Arena As An Introvert
14 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Certified Coach, Trainer and Speaker, author of several books and study manuals, and Co-Pastor/ Founder of Triumphant Church International in London, ...
How To Harness Your Introversion As Your Superpower At Job Or Promotional Interviews
07 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Senior Marketing & Communications Manager, Libby Arnold, had listened to a recent episode in which I shared some techniques about helping introver...
How Curiosity Can Lead You To Where You Need To Go When Wanting To, Or Having To Change Direction
30 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Charlotte Hillenbrand worked as an international airline pilot for 15 years before losing her pilot job in the pandemic. Before becoming a pilot Charl...
Step Up and Step Out, Stop Conforming to Introvert Stereotyping
23 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Patience Ogunbona (known as The Visionary Introverted Woman) using her own personal journey, shares some of the ways in which ...
Find Success As An Introvert Without Changing Who You Are
16 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As an introverted leader (or aspiring leader), you may feel that you need to change your personality to fit in or progress in your career, in Western ...
R.I.P. Queen Elizabeth II
09 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Even though I never met her, and I’m not particularly a raving fan of the Royal family, I felt a deep sense of loss on hearing the news about Queen ...
6 Techniques to Help Introverted Women Ace Their Next Job or Promotion Interview
02 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There are some common challenges regarding interviews that I come across when coaching and in this episode I talk about some of them, along with sugge...
5 Fears Keeping Women Stuck in Jobs They No Longer Enjoy
26 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In a survey that I did, 78% of employed women said that fear kept them from pursuing a career that they would love. I think that this figure is far to...
The Value of Being Visible for Introverted Women
19 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Many introverted women think that visibility means constantly being in the limelight surrounded by lots of people, which makes them feel drained just ...
Could Your Work Environment Be Bringing on Imposter Syndrome in You?
12 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It doesn’t matter if you are introverted, extroverted, a high achiever, socio-economically advantaged, socio-economically disadvantaged, black, whit...
Personal Safety For Women When Walking Alone At Night
05 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Women should not feel unsafe walking home alone at night and but recent attacks resulting tragically in the UK deaths of Zara Aleena, Sarah Ever...
All Work and No Play Leaves You Stressed and Heading for Burnout, So Disconnect on Your Summer Break
29 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Learning to switch off is essential if you are to avoid stress and head towards burning out. Most of us already know this but often we put it off, tel...
Don't Be Held Back Because You Don't Throw Your Toys Out of the Pram
22 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I frequently speak to introverted women who have seen less experienced and less qualified colleagues get ahead of them because their colleagues throw ...
Networking for Career Success as an Introverted Woman
15 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Many introverted women underestimate the power of networking and how they can use it to catapult them in their careers, as leaders, and to increase th...
How to Be More Assertive for Introverted Women
09 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Leaders who are passive or aggressive tend not to be seen as effective, influential, and impactful leaders. Being aggressive can instil fear in the pe...
Overcoming the Fears That Hold You Back
01 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fear prevents many of us pursuing the things we want (or even need) to do. It can hold us back from achieving our full potential and the careers and l...
How to Develop Your Personal Brand for Career Success
10 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It is well known that Jeff Beszos, founder of Amazon is quoted as saying 'Your brand is what people say about you when you are not in the room'. What ...
Optimise Your Success And Overcome Your Fear Of Failure & Imposter Syndrome
27 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Executive coach and expert in mentoring and leadership development, Dr Ruth Gotian has had a fascination with success from an early age. She use...
George Floyd 2 Years On: What Has Changed?
26 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It is two years since the murder of George Floyd, which highlighted systemic, racist structures across the globe. Since then, what (if anything) has c...
If You Want that Promotion, Establish Trust
20 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is the sixth and the final episode in the If You Want that Promotion Series to help you to be in the best possible position for pursuing your nex...
If You Want that Promotion, Be Courageous - Part 5 in a Series for Introverted Women Leaders
13 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As you step into your executive role, you will continuously be confronted with situations in which you will feel fearful. But you will need to find a ...
If You Want that Promotion, Align Yourself: Part 4 in a Series for Introverted Women Leaders
06 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Continuing with the 'If You Want that Promotion...' series, this episode is all about aligning yourself for what it is that you want. Research shows t...
Public Speaking and Speaking Up in Meetings: Tips for Introverted Leaders
29 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that a fear of public speaking is reported to be the most common phobia ahead of death, spiders, or heights? If you want to improve your...
If You Want that Promotion, Exude Presence: Part 3 of a Series for Introverted Women
22 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Many introverted women who are leaders think that to get to the c-suite, they need to be more gregarious, more vocal, and more extroverted. Having a p...
If You Want that Promotion, Mindset Matters: Part 2 of a Series for Introverted Women Leaders
08 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Stepping into a new arena and taking on bigger responsibilities, can bring on that negative self-talk, particularly if you have been prone to it all y...
If You Want that Promotion, Be Intentional: Part One of a Series for Introverted Women Leaders
01 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I often receive enquiries from women who are leaders who want to get promoted to the next level. If you're wanting to get a promotion, over the next f...
Break the Bias: A Conversation with Change Makers
25 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The theme for International Women’s Day 2022 is Break the Bias. It is a call for us individually and collectively to forge a gender equal world. As...
Transform From The Inside Out And Find A More Meaningful Career
18 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Throughout these unprecedented times of the Covid-19 pandemic, more and more people have been questioning and rethinking what they have, or don't have...
Break the Introvert Bias
11 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
International Women's Day was this week, the theme of which is Break the Bias. In this episode, I take that concept a step further. The corporate envi...
Learn How To Reframe How You Think About Negotiating
25 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For many introverted women leaders, negotiation may not be one of their strongest assets in the corporate environment. Some may believe it invol...
Be Empowered To Use Your Voice
18 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A native of Massachusetts, Kathleen Ralls is an author, speaker, coach, and an award-winning educator. As the Founder and Executive Director of ...
How To Be Your Own No.1 CheerLeader
11 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Author and Clarity Career Coach, Ekua Cant, believes that you and I truly are the best advocate for ourselves. In this episode she discuss...
Moving From Trauma And Invisibility To Confidence And Visibility
04 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A difficult childhood due to family circumstances, meant that Maria Guimaraes grew up feeling different to her school friends, experiencing shyness an...
Why Introverted Women?
28 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode marks 1 year of the Quietly Visible Podcast, and 2 years since the publication of my book Quietly Visible: Leading With Influence and Imp...
Thriving As A Leader When You Don't Fit The Mould
21 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Being black and introverted, from early childhood Claudia Crawley has never felt that she fitted the mould. Driven by her top values of ambition...
How Having a Mission Larger Than Yourself Can Help You Overcome Your Fears
14 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Teresa English is a military veteran, mother, educator and is presently running for State Representative in Massachusetts, US. Teresa was forced...
After the Past Couple of Years, Should We Still Set Goals?
07 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The past couple of years have shown us that we can make all the plans in the world, but our situation can change at the drop of a hat. With so many pe...
Are You Procrastinating and Self-Sabotaging Your Success Because of Fear?
17 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Many people mistakenly believe that people who procrastinate are lazy or lack motivation. Whilst this may apply to some people who procrastinate, it d...
Menopause - a Taboo Subject in the Workplace
10 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Menopausal women are the fastest growing demographic in the workforce, affecting women between the ages of 45-55, and in some cases, in their 30s. Yet...
Don't Mistake a Lack of Confidence for a Lack of Competence
03 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Many people mistake a lack of confidence for a lack of competence and write themselves off in the process. But really, they are competent. They just n...
Gaining Confidence In The Public Eye And Seeing Introversion As A Gift
19 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Actress and entrepreneur Ann Marie Mobley is a woman with many talents, which include being a dancer, writer, chef, photographer, blues and jazz singe...
Do You Compare Yourself to Others and Put Yourself Down in the Process?
12 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you compare yourself to others and put yourself down in the process? If so, it is easily done, particularly when you are different to the dominant ...
Are You an Introverted Woman for Whom Perfectionism Stresses You Out?
05 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When carrying out research for my book Quietly Visible: Leading With Influence and Impact as an Introverted Woman, 53% of introverted women who were s...
Undefeated By Breast Cancer
29 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kim Smith, Breast Cancer Warrior, Certified Empowerment Coach and Motivational Speaker experienced breast cancer at the age of 38. With gratitude, it ...
The Top 7 Challenges of Introverted Women Leaders
22 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When people request to join my High Achieving Introverted Women Facebook group, I ask them what their biggest challenges are as leaders. We analysed r...
Do Introverted Women Find it Challenging to Show Their True Identity to Work?
15 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Showing your true identity at work was the topic of conversation recently and is something that frequently comes up in coaching. In this episode I tal...
Do You Deserve That Role? The Story of the First Woman to become CEO in the Telecoms Sector in Antigua and Barbuda
08 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Janice Sutherland shares her story of making history when she became the first female CEO in the Telecoms Sector in Antigua and Barbuda. She talks abo...
Whether You're a Sales Leader or Pitching an Idea to the Board, Master Your Fear of Sales With Justin Leigh
01 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode's discussion is about the importance of sales. It's not just about pitching, it's about understanding the other person and matching their...
Taking The Fear Out Of Investing In Your Future
24 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Zaheer Anwari is a UK & US stocks, commodities and currency investor and in this episode we discuss the lack of financial literacy amongst so many...
Dealing With Social Anxiety When You're Put in the Spotlight
17 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Whilst social anxiety and introversion are not synonymous with each other, if you are an introverted leader and experience social anxiety when put in ...
Public Speaking: How to Move from Fear to Fabulous
10 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
One of the misconceptions about introversion is that we don't like public speaking, but many extroverts don't like public speaking either. Whilst some...
Bounce Back From Major Setbacks & Thrive As A Professional Business Woman
03 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mildred Talabi specialises in helping female coaches leverage the power of LinkedIn to build profitable coaching businesses. She lives in the UK...
How to Position Yourself for Promotion
27 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to get your next promotion or make a career move, develop your plan, position yourself, and place yourself in the best possible position t...
You CAN Overcome Interview Anxiety
20 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Delaney, has a lisp and is dyslexic. He is also an introvert. On leaving school and entering the job market, Chris saw himself as a loser,...
Do You Find it Hard to Say No and Need to Put Boundaries in Place?
13 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We women often fail to put boundaries in place to protect ourselves from stress, anxiety, over work and other situations and people that drain the ene...