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The Introverted Executive

by Tami North

The Introverted Executive Podcast is focused on helping Introverted women working within large organizations, rise to senior leadership - WITHOUT networking. If you are tired of feeling overlooked and underestimated while you make it all happen behind the scenes, this is the podcast for you!

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Episodes

  1. The Imperturbable Advantage

    Maybe you lost your temper at work yesterday. Or you got defensive with your boss, reacted too quickly in a meeting, sent the email you wish you could pull back, or spent hours replaying something that happened long after there was anything useful left to do. And now you’re frustrated with…

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  2. What Comes Naturally to You, but Amazes Everyone Else?

    People trust you to deliver excellent work. But do they understand what you could contribute in a role with greater responsibility? If “be more visible” keeps turning into advice to talk more or promote yourself, you may be wondering how any of that helps people see what you can actually do. In...

  3. How to Turn the Job You Don’t Want Into a Masterclass for the Job You Do

    You know you are capable of more, but you just received an assignment that feels small, repetitive, and inconsequential. It feels a long way from the job you really want. You can't always control the work delegated to you, who gets the bigger opportunity, or when someone else will decide you are...

  4. Why “Be More Strategic” Is Bad Advice

    Have you ever received feedback, "You need to be more strategic?" Perhaps after an interview or as part of an annual performance? “Be more strategic” sounds like executive-level feedback, but without specific examples, it gives you almost nothing you can focus on to improve. Tami North explains…

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  5. Why You’re Stuck: How to Figure Out What’s Really Holding Your Career Back

    What if you’re focused on solving the wrong career problem? When you’ve felt stuck for long enough, you probably develop some idea of what the main blocker is for you. Your thoughts about "why" may feel facts. In this episode, I'll share a pivotal moment from my own career when I realized that I...

  6. The Dependability Trap: When Being the “Go-To” Holds You Back

    You work hard. People trust you, customers rely upon you, and your boss knows he can give you the most difficult projects. So, why aren’t those things automatically leading to bigger opportunities? In this episode, I'll discuss the "The Dependability Trap." This is what happens when so much...

  7. How to reclaim influence when undermined

    Have you ever felt a sinking sensation, an unsettling feeling that despite your sincere efforts, you are always trying to make the world a better place, in some way, with motivation driven by heartfelt purpose – that you are being deliberately undermined at work? If so, you're not alone. In this...

  8. From Hidden Gem to Workplace Star: Making Your Mark in Your Organization

    Does the Senior Leadership Know Your Name? Do you know those moments at work when you feel like blending into the wallpaper? You're this hidden gem, but no one has the map to find you. Yeah, I've been there, and trust me, so many of the fantastic people I talk to feel the same way. Whenever…

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  9. How and Why Executives Invest in Themselves

    When was the last time you decided to invest in yourself? I mean REALLY invest in yourself? Today, I want to talk to you about what I mean when I ask you that question and some of the ways you might consider making more significant investments in yourself that will propel you to your desired...

  10. Crafting Your Unique Career Narrative: The Power of Owning and Sharing Your Professional Journey

    I've got a very special topic for you today, one that's close to my heart: 'Crafting Your Unique Career Narrative: The Power of Owning and Sharing Your Professional Journey.' I sincerely believe that understanding and embracing your unique journey can be a catalyst for phenomenal growth in your...

  11. Breaking the Chain: Stop Negative Thinking in Its Tracks After a Big Mistake

    Making a mistake, even what you consider a BIG mistake, isn't necessarily a problem until you start beating yourself up over something that's already done and can't be undone. Your mind is tricky, and sometimes it can get stuck in a loop, especially if you feel shame, humiliation, deep regret,...

  12. What I did when someone called my life "TUMULTUOUS"

    I know you're doing everything you can to lean fully into the complete experience of life. You're going for it in your career, relationships, family, and overall experiences. No matter how hard you try, and even if you have a similarly motivated family – things will never be perfect, not even...

  13. How to Choose if You Should Stay or Leave Your Current Job

    Inevitably, when you're looking to grow in your career, you will come to a crossroads and have to decide if it is time to leave your current organization. As with most things, there are pros and cons to the approach you take. This is a very personal decision; ultimately, you must choose which...

  14. The 13th Week: My Secret to Success

    One of my secrets to powerful goal accomplishment and building the career and life you have always dreamed of is to not only set big goals but then to check in periodically on the progress you're making. This includes a fresh intentional decision that you want to continue to pursue the goals you...

  15. Be an Example of What's Possible: How Your Success Helps Those Around You

    Have you ever felt a touch of guilt because you think you might be getting too successful or that you are selfish for wanting a more significant life? Do you think you'd be a better mom if you didn't work or if you had a more straightforward career with less responsibility? Do you ever feel…

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  16. Afraid of What You'll Leave Behind? When your goal requires a big change

    As you rise and grow in your career and as your vision of what you want gets more apparent, at some point, you'll realize that if you want to take that next step, you'll end up leaving some parts of the life you're currently living behind. This can seem very scary and uncertain. In many cases…

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  17. What's Your Humble Quest?

    Is there any chance that being "humble" is holding you back? Make no mistakes, I want you to remain humble and authentic to who you are meant to be. The thing is, that the way you define "humble" might be creating a glass ceiling. This is a glass ceiling of your own creation. Today, you will…

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  18. How to Manage Anxiety on Your Way to Senior Leadership

    As you grow in your career and take on greater responsibility, it is very likely that even if anxiety was not an issue for you in the past, or if you have never admitted it (even to yourself) it will start to make more appearances in your life. This episode will empower you to manage it in a way...

  19. Process E-Mail Like a Busy Executive

    Do you ever marvel how it seems like some people never forget about anything they delegate or how some people seem highly focused and responsive in spite of how busy they are? If you listen to this podcast all the time, this one is going to be a bit different. This is a "just do it and get it…

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  20. The Fastest Way to Rise at Work: Take Initiative That Matters

    If you're listening to this podcast, I know you already DO have initiative, but this episode is not about the everyday run-of-the-mill initiative. You only get so much energy every day, so I want you to use it well. This episode will focus on the best way for you to use that initiative so that…

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  21. Strengthening Your Influence: The Necessity of a Professional 'Fan Club'

    As you rise in your career, you must find a way to widen your circle and find new over-lapping circles, which will help you spread the word about what you're doing without having to be in the spotlight all the time. That's where a fan club or "followerships" come into play. --- Elevate Your...

  22. How to Find Career Opportunities You Love

    It's tempting to focus on job boards and online job sites when you are ready for a new career opportunity, especially if you lean toward the introverted side. These sites do work sometimes, but there are a few ways that are MUCH more powerful if you want to end up in a job you love. --- Elevate...

  23. Invisible Leaders: How to Shine When You Feel Overlooked

    Do you ever feel like you are working hard but are overlooked for promotions or recognition? If so, you're not alone. Many introverted leaders feel this way. Just like you, the one who holds the team together, always ensures deadlines are met, yet you don't always get the credit you deserve. In...

  24. Can You Change Your Past?

    You have a handful of stories that you tell about your life. These stories like, "I am a single mom," or "I grew up poor," describe where you have been and how you got here. Where did these stories come from? In today's episode, I will help you create a definition of yourself that inspires you....

  25. Five Ways To Be More Assertive (Not Aggressive)

    Think about your typical day at work. Do you ever have difficulty asking for help? How often do you feel like you're doing all the work no one else wants to do, behind the scenes, because you know it must get done? Even if you have a team of people to delegate to – you think it's easier just to…

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  26. Are You Too Young to be an Executive?

    Are you too young to be a CEO or a member of the executive team? I know this is a thought that a lot of people have about themselves when they are rising in an industry. In this episode, I'll give you some of the usual criteria used for selecting executive-level leaders and various scenarios by...

  27. Are You Ready to Level-Up Your Professionalism?

    If you are like me, now and then, you come to a fork in the road, and you know it's time to decide you are either going to settle and this is as good as it gets – OR you must decide that it's time to level up. You know my perspective on things, and I know you feel it too: you are here for a…

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  28. How to be a Champion for Change: A Key to Rapid Promotions

    We live in a dynamic world. This is one opportunity for introverts to shine. You're analytic, a deep thinker, and can process large amounts of data. You notice it all. Because of this, you likely see changes coming before others. It's what you do once you notice the change that makes all the...

  29. Are you too tactical? How to Grow Your Strategic Muscles

    Have you ever been told that you are too tactical? If you feel stuck in place and have difficulty being seen as having a high potential for an executive position, you just need to flex those strategic muscles more often. --- Elevate Your Leadership Visibility **[FREE COURSE] The Visibility...

  30. Fact Check: This Misconception You Believe 100% Is Your Worst Block

    You have deep-seated beliefs that feel like they've always been there. You don't even question them; because, to you, they are "just the way things are". You accepted the reality long ago. In your brain, they are a stone-cold fact. If you're wrong, you could completely change your entire...

  31. Underestimated at Work? Use it To Your Advantage.

    Do you feel like you're outgrowing your role? You'll know you're underestimated if you ask for more prominent roles, significant projects, and responsibility. You only get positive feedback, but It seems like no one – not even your direct supervisor is interested in letting you push past your...

  32. 3 Perfect Strategies to Increase Executive Leadership Potential, Beginning Today.

    You often feel invisible because you are more low-key than the extroverted leaders in your organization. Yet, you notice all the details, facial expressions, and body language that others seem to miss. You wonder why people don't notice that this project could benefit from something happening…

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  33. The power of collaboration to get BIG things done

    I want you to be THE ONE in your area of expertise, no matter where you sit in the organization, to notice opportunities where you can step up and decide to build a coalition of your own for a problem that YOU know should be fixed. Resources mentioned in this episode: General Stanley McChrystal…

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  34. When a Good Life Is Blocking a Greater One

    There is a difference between a smooth, functioning, high-potential life and a life where ease and comfort are your primary goals. The fact that you are listening to this article tells me one thing about you: you are interested in finding your highest potential life. If you are interested in...

  35. 5 Ways Successful Women Reduce Friction in Their Life

    Your life doesn't have to be a constant barrage of unexpected struggles to overcome. Ready to take your game to a new level? Here are 5 ways to smooth life processes so you can avoid obstacles coming at you like you're Keanu Reeves in The Matrix, you know the scene… --- Elevate Your Leadership...

  36. Solve Your Worst Decision Paralysis in 5 Steps

    Your brain will create the most incredible things and all you have to do is decide ahead of time what you want and then keep the promises to yourself. When you do that enough in the same direction, you will achieve practically everything you set out to achieve. --- Elevate Your Leadership...

  37. 10 steps to exude more confidence in life

    Your brain is programmed to see what's wrong because it's trying to protect you, so that's what it's always looking for. Your brain will spend all day searching and finding negative thoughts that create negative emotions just so you will go somewhere safe and hide. This is the opposite of...

  38. How To Best Deal When the Weight of Responsibility Crushes You

    Inevitably when you get into a position where you are growing and out of your comfort zone, you are going to have days like this. Even if you have been in the workforce for many years, sometimes that only means that your problems are bigger and the impact of your decisions can be even more...

  39. Try this Hack to Rock Your Zoom Interview

    Zoom interviews offer an amazing opportunity, especially for introverts and people who like to do a ton of preparation. You can take that preparation to an entirely new level when you interview via Zoom. We'll dive in deep on the best ways to take your Zoom Interviews to a new level in this...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

The Introverted Executive Podcast is focused on helping Introverted women working within large organizations, rise to senior leadership - WITHOUT networking. If you are tired of feeling overlooked and underestimated while you make it all happen behind the scenes, this is the podcast for you!

HOSTED BY

Tami North

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The Introverted Executive Podcast is focused on helping Introverted women working within large organizations, rise to senior leadership - WITHOUT networking. If you are tired of feeling overlooked and underestimated while you make it all happen behind the scenes, this is the podcast for you!

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