The Introvert Expert

Wondering how to comfortably lead an event (or meeting!) when you prefer to be quiet or reserved? In this episode, I share my recent journey to the podium, as the MC at an annual gala celebration.  What steps did I follow? How did I pull it off? Try these 5 "best practices", and repeat in any amount or order, to get to your next big goal.

Have you ever wondered, how do introverts do it? What can we do to love our quiet and reflection time, but also speak our mind when we need to?  QL Walker is a bold, confident introvert, a public speaking champion, a financial education leader, an author, and an all-around community empowerment advocate. She breaks it all down for us – the secrets, the strategies and the steps that have helped her make major strides in her public speaking journey. In this episode, we learn how to: 1) Have a meaningful message when we speak. 2) Make the jitters go away. And, 3) Use humor for the best impact! I’d love to hear your thoughts and feedback. Please reach out in the comments below, or @introvertexpert11 on Instagram. Thanks for listening!

Many introverts are confident, self-assured and self-aware. But sometimes we need a little boost in social situations, some of us. Try these 3 quick moves, takes a nano-second, and pays dividends. Would love to hear what works for you! Hooray for confidence and peace, all in one package!

Are you friends with an extrovert? Do you have extroverts in your circle, and want to be more of yourself, while having a great time growing with them? In this Episode, Nikki shares how she believes introverts can flourish in their friendships with extroverts. Fuel Your friendships with these Top 5 Takeaways: 1. 1 thing you can do to love your true self more 2. Hear which “quiet” activities both introverts and extroverts love 3. Hear which introverted habits everyone wants to master 4. The pros and cons of an inviting smile 5. How to cherish all that you have in common with your friends Plus, what does Nikki say is something you don’t need to do if you don’t really want to? This episode is a reminder for introverts, of how wonderful our friendships with extroverts can be. Let’s live our best, amazing introvert lives!

How do you recover from a mistake in your planning? How do you stop negative self-talk when something goes wrong? In this episode, I share 3 handy tips I’ve come up with, to help you soar in every situation, even if your preparation isn't perfect. Don't crash, don't panic - leverage these tools for the confidence to carry on, no matter what! Plus, hear my quick acronym to remember the tips! Let’s live our best amazing introvert lives!

Mommy and Me time😊 She can relate! Curious what your mom thinks about being an introvert? What advice would she give you? What changes as you grow older? How does she rock it! And what would you say to your younger self if you could? Join me, as I explore these and other ideas, sitting with my mom at her dining room table. The conversation leaves me feeling warm, fuzzy, amused, and above all, empowered. Listen to my mom’s perspective on speaking up and speaking out, how she handled being accused of questioning everything, lessons within lessons, and why as introverts, we need to just chill. Pull up a chair, enjoy and love your awesome introverted self, both now and later! 

In this 1st Episode, I share my why – why I decided to do a podcast and share my stories with you:) Why I think it’s important to have a conversation about this topic. I also share my very 1st experience that made we aware that being an introvert is both multi-layered, and fascinating! Listen to hear the many definitions I embrace about introversion, and what I believe makes introverts special and unique. And tell me if you agree. Can you relate to these thoughts? Do you ever think about your own introvert superpowers? Consider how your personality is not only fun, but can also give you handy tools to connect, lead and achieve your dreams.