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Jan 23, 2026 8 min

3 Practical Steps for Finding the Courage to Lead as Yourself

from Quietly Visible Hosted by Carol Stewart

Carol delivered a powerful message about authentic leadership, particularly for introverted and multiply marginalised leaders. She outlined three key steps for leading with courage: knowing oneself through self-awareness, accepting oneself despite societal expectations, and believing in oneself to take action. Carol emphasised that authenticity isn't just a style preference but requires courage to challenge decades of cultural conditioning that favor extroverted leadership. She shared personal insights about how understanding systemic barriers rather than personal limitations can empower leaders to embrace their true selves. Complete the Confidence, Influence, & Impact Assessment https://aboundingsolutions.com/taketheimpactassessment Subscribe to the Quietly Visible LinkedIn newsletter Quietly Visible LinkedIn newsletter - https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/6600753811223035905/

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The Unstoppable Introvert Podcast Hayley Maxwell Welcome to The Unstoppable Introvert Podcast!If you’re an ambitious introvert who’s tired of feeling that you need to be louder or more extroverted to succeed in business, this is the show for you. I’m your host, Hayley Maxwell, ferocious ice cream eater, leopard print lover, and personal brand coach for introverted female service providers who want to get known for their brilliance and grow a thriving business.I’m here to empower you to make clearer, braver, and more memorable moves without having to shout or put on an extroverted mask.Every Tuesday, I’ll bring you solo episodes packed with practical advice, insights, and strategies on how to leverage your introverted strengths to build a quietly powerful personal brand and business that feels genuinely, bloody, good to you. I’ll also feature inspiring guest interviews with fellow introverts who have created successful introvert-friendly ways of showing up and doing business on their terms.Together, we’ll bust myths and misconce The Recalibration Julie Holly You can be deeply capable and completely at capacity. The Recalibration with Julie Holly is a podcast for high-capacity humans. You’re the one people lean on. Life may look fine from the outside while you’re quietly tired of holding everything together. Or something has changed, and you want room to explore what comes next. You don’t have to start over to change. Choose short daily episodes from Seasons 1 through 4. They run 8 to 12 minutes, easy to bring along on a commute, a walk, or a quiet morning. Or go deeper with Season 5, where weekly episodes of 30 to 40 minutes are each built around a real listener question. Maybe you’ve tried the routines, the books, the frameworks. They helped, and something underneath still keeps asking for your attention. Maybe you’re wondering who you are outside the roles you fill. Or maybe you have something meaningful to pursue, and you want to approach it differently this time. Together, we explore identity, burn

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