Episode 05: Work In Progress - Hannah Sosovicka

💬 SummaryIn this episode, we speak to Hannah Sosa – founder of Subtle Series and host of the Awfully Quiet podcast – about redefining career progression for quietly ambitious people.Hannah shares the inspiration behind her unique career platform, how she balances a full-time corporate career with building her own business, and why she believes introspection is an underrated leadership trait. We discuss everything from self-expression to personal branding, from building networks that work for introverts to why sustainable success starts with tuning into yourself.💡 TakeawaysQuiet ambition is still ambition – it just looks differentClarity is the foundation of confident self-expressionYou don’t need to perform your ambition to be seenPersonal branding isn’t about being loud – it’s about being rememberedProgression is easier when you leave breadcrumbs along the wayBeing an advocate for yourself starts with small, consistent winsBalance can mean different things in different seasonsIntrospective leadership is a strength, not a limitationAsking the right questions builds deeper team connectionsCareers of the future must allow room for personality diversity🕒 Chapters00:00 – Welcome, Hannah! What she does and why she does it02:44 – The career path that led to Subtle Series04:52 – Early iterations and finding her audience05:38 – Balancing corporate life and building a brand08:25 – What does it mean to be quietly ambitious?10:19 – Do quieter people avoid leadership roles?12:00 – Platforming different paths to success12:57 – Creating a brand that feels calm yet confident15:27 – Reimagining career learning experiences16:39 – The transformation Hannah wants for her audience18:36 – Why clarity must come before action21:15 – How to build visibility in your own way23:08 – Demonstrating value without feeling salesy26:48 – Don’t wait for your manager to do the work28:41 – Rethinking the ‘rules’ of workplace success30:51 – Building a personal brand without performing34:08 – What the future of work could look like37:14 – What sustainable success means to Hannah39:22 – How to manage and empower quieter team members41:13 – Why we all need regular 1:1s with ourselves44:00 – Closing reflections🔗 Follow Hannahhttps://www.instagram.com/subtleseries/https://www.subtleseries.com/https://www.instagram.com/awfullyquietpodcast/https://www.youtube.com/@Hannah-SosaFollow Favourite Positions on LinkedIn and Instagram, connect with Alex here.