Back in 2007, I found myself in an unexpected competition. I had just started as a meeting broker, wide-eyed and green, navigating a local market where I knew very few people. Alongside me was my new colleague, Derise. She was…
Ever feel like you need to be a never-ending content machine to build a strong brand? Like if you don’t come up with something wildly original every single time, you’re falling behind? I get it. The pressure to be consistently…
I’m a raging introvert. Not the “I like cozy nights in” kind of introvert. Well, okay, I do love that. But I mean the kind of introvert that struggles in business, especially when someone asks me, “So, what do you…
We’ve all been there. Scrolling through LinkedIn, watching someone in your industry absolutely crush it, and thinking: “There’s no way I can get what they have.” “I could never influence the way they do.” “They have something special that I…
Imposter syndrome—the nagging feeling that you’re not actually qualified for your success—affects people across industries, from entry-level employees to top executives. But for introverted entrepreneurs, it can be especially paralyzing. If you've ever doubted your expertise, second-guessed your success, or…
There’s no escaping it—social media has taken over our lives. And no, it’s not just for sharing memes or stalking your high school crush (#beenthere). It’s evolved into something far more powerful: a social selling powerhouse. And when it comes…
As we approach the start of a new year, many of us begin to reflect on where we’ve been and where we’re headed. For some, this means setting resolutions or creating goals. For others, it’s about adopting a word (or…
As the season of giving approaches, I’ve been reflecting on ways I can show my appreciation for you—my students, readers, and supporters. Whether you’ve been part of my courses, attended a workshop, or just found value in my posts, your…
Networking: the dreaded word for introverts, conjuring images of crowded rooms and forced small talk. For those of us who’d rather be anywhere else than shaking hands with strangers, the discomfort is real. But here’s a twist: building a personal…
When it comes to branding, many introverts—especially those in B2B and sales—often hesitate to invest. The root of this hesitation? A perception that branding lacks tangible, measurable outcomes. But here’s the reality: personal branding can have a significant ROI when…