On this episode of The Traveling Introvert, our guest shares their journey in leadership, from dealing with Impostor syndrome to networking as an introvert. They emphasize the importance of transparency in personal situations, building a supportive network, and creating space in a busy schedule for recharging. As an introvert, they value alone time but still make intentional efforts to network and lead their team. They also highlight the crucial support and resources provided by the Internationa...
Jun 06, 2023•22 min•Ep. 312
On this episode of The Traveling Introvert, I discusses the importance of transparency in job postings, pricing, and service offerings. It all started when I came across a private post from someone looking for guests on their podcast without disclosing that it was a paid opportunity. I believe transparency shows respect for people's time and leads to better client and job-seeking experiences. I also dive into the issue of complicated job application processes and the lack of information disclose...
May 30, 2023•5 min•Ep. 311
And welcome to The Travelling introvert. Today is almost a second part to talking about deep work. I've talked about why deep work is really important, especially for introverts. But now I want to talk about strategies to help you be able to do that deep work. And deep work refers to the ability to just focus on one task, to concentrate intensely on a cognitive demanding task without distraction and interruption, allowing you to produce high quality work in less time. In the context of self deve...
May 23, 2023•5 min•Ep. 310
And welcome to the travelling introvert. Today I'm going to talk about deep work. And the reason this has come up is because a lot of the time I talk about how introverts need time to recharge, and back to back meetings suck, and very rarely now do we have time for deep work because we are in back to back meetings. And so I want to talk about the real benefits of deep work and what that entails, because all the time that you're these days, we're getting distracted by notifications and email and ...
May 16, 2023•5 min•Ep. 309
And welcome to The Traveling Introvert. Today, I am going to talk about some myths that I've heard around personal or self development. And I hear these a lot from organisations, I hear these a lot from humans, and so I want to just talk a little bit about them. Self development or personal development is the process of developing or improving yourself through various growth strategies, techniques, and time. When you engage in self development, you might set goals, learn new skills, and engage i...
May 09, 2023•6 min•Ep. 308
On this episode of The Traveling Introvert, we speak to a successful entrepreneur who runs a podcasting business. Patricia shares their journey of building their business from scratch without a strong tech background and how they manage to indulge in something they love. The conversation revolves around the importance of making connections and attending events, as well as the challenges of being an introvert, as the speaker prefers one-on-one conversations to big gatherings. There's also a discu...
May 02, 2023•23 min•Ep. 307
Topics covered in the podcast episode: 1. Limitations of Traditional Onboarding Processes - Reliance on static resources - Lack of consideration for individual learning styles - Accessibility issues - Lack of efficient search options 2. Challenges Faced by Introverts in New Jobs - Dealing with new people, systems, equipment, and ways of working - One-size-fits-all approach to onboarding processes - Importance of setting clear expectations and boundaries 3. Strategies for Success in New Jobs - Sa...
Apr 25, 2023•5 min•Ep. 306
Hello and welcome to The Traveling Introvert. Today, I would like to talk about perfectionism. This came up a lot in the Imposter Syndrome program that I have. People were identifying the fact that perfection was holding them back or making them procrastinate or whatever it might be. And so perfectionism can be extremely harmful. So really what you need to do is embrace imperfection so you can let go of the need- the deep seated need for perfection. And perfection is a concept that so many peopl...
Apr 18, 2023•5 min•Ep. 305
Hello and welcome to The Traveling Introvert. Today I want to talk about how to move on when you've been working in a toxic environment. So, I've had a lot of my clients recently get new jobs, which is great, and moving out of toxic environments. And they're so used to whatever toxic environment that they are in, they find it hard when they're in the new environment to reset and refresh. And so, I want to talk about some steps that can be done when moving on. Millions of people are in unhealthy,...
Apr 11, 2023•6 min•Ep. 304
Sonia, Introvert or Extrovert Introverts are people who tend to look inwards for energy and they are also the type of people who tend to think much before they talk. Are Leaders Born or Cultivated Leaders are cultivated. Though most people think that leaders are born it is not true. A person might have the talent and the charisma to be an effective leader but, all that has to be nurtured and trained to be the best version of that particular talent. All this is necessary to be effective. Keys to ...
Apr 04, 2023•19 min•Ep. 303
Hello and welcome to The Traveling Introvert. I've been asked today to do an episode on travelling in a group as an introvert. It does tend to vary how big the group may be. Are you in a tour bus group? Are you in a group of friends? It is mainly assumed that introverts can't travel with groups or don't like it as much. I want to talk about some ways that can help things go smoother if you do happen to find yourself traveling in a group. It can be really interesting. One of the things to do is t...
Mar 28, 2023•5 min•Ep. 302
Hello and welcome to The Traveling Introvert. Today, I would like to talk about how to bounce back a little from maybe a failed business venture or a career or job opportunity. It's really difficult when you've recently experienced a business or career setback because sometimes it leaves you feeling maybe lost, overwhelmed, anxious, unsure of your next steps, and wondering if where do you go from here? Are you able to bounce back? And everyone kind of experiences this. You are not alone. Everyon...
Mar 21, 2023•5 min•Ep. 301
Hello and welcome to the 300th episode of The Traveling Introvert. This is Sparta? I don't know. When I started this journey, I didn't have any thoughts about where it would go or things I'd be able to do or even the thought that I would get to 300 episodes. To the point that when I hit 50, 100, 200, I didn't do anything special. They kind of like went past and I was like, “Oh, that's how many episodes I've done!”. This one almost went past. But because I'm trying to batch a lot of episodes, I n...
Mar 14, 2023•11 min•Ep. 300
Shy Introvert This is the type of person who happens to be very quiet and thus avoids all contact with other people. Even knowing the answer to something they would still choose not to talk since they avoid all attention. Difference between Shyness and Being an introvert People tend to confuse the two. The main difference is that shyness is a lack of confidence. In this case, it is important to note that confidence can be boosted or learned. Introversion on the other hand is the people who tend ...
Mar 07, 2023•22 min•Ep. 299
Hello and welcome to the Traveling Introvert. Today, I'm going to talk about rest and the role it plays in helping you achieve your goals. As you work towards your goals, or your career or your business or whatever it is that you're doing these days- making the best sourdough ever, it is essential to remember the role that rest and recovery play in just your overall health, well-being, and success. Your body and mind need time to recharge to perform at their best. Without adequate rest, you migh...
Feb 28, 2023•6 min•Ep. 298
Hello and welcome to the Traveling Introvert. So today, I want to talk about crafting the perfect daily routine for you, your needs, and your goals. So many times, we see articles, blog posts, podcast episodes-Top Five Things You Should Do To Be Successful. What are these five humans doing every morning? You got to get up at five and exercise and do something. Okay, great. But we're all individual. We all have individual needs and goals and things we're working towards. So, creating a workable d...
Feb 21, 2023•6 min•Ep. 297
Hello and welcome to the Traveling Introvert. Today, I want to talk about the power of celebrating your accomplishments and progress? This is something that I go through with my clients very frequently just because we get so stuck in the day to day of doing things that we forget how awesome we are. And so, have you ever stopped to celebrate your accomplishments and progress, no matter how small they might seem? And to be honest, if you haven't started doing it, you should start now. No time like...
Feb 14, 2023•6 min•Ep. 296
EXTROVERSION Generally, a person who recharges or at least feels better and more composed while among other people. At the same time, it is important to note that the time one needs for themselves is also important. Misconceptions about meditation Teachers Most people assume that meditation teachers have every part of their lives figured out. This could not be far from the truth; it is important to note that they too are humans and are prone to anxiety and other mental challenges of life. The di...
Feb 07, 2023•21 min•Ep. 295
Hello and welcome to the traveling introvert. Today I want to talk about accountability. It’s come up a lot recently with some of the work that I’ve been doing with clients and some of the work I’ve been doing with organizations. And it can come from things such as people saying, no one holds managers accountable. It could be, I need to do this thing, but I have no one to keep track of. Or I have a client working on a project, and I’m the kind of person that doesn’t get stuff done, unless there’...
Jan 31, 2023•5 min•Ep. 294
Hello and welcome to the traveling introvert. Today I want to talk about living by your core values. So, here’s the thing, hopefully, if I ask you, what are your core values? You have an idea of what those might be. Your personal core values are thing that you believe are most important in life. These principles guide and dictate how you live your life and how you make decisions. Developing your personal core values is a really important exercise that can help you clarify what is most important ...
Jan 24, 2023•6 min•Ep. 293
Hello and welcome to the traveling introvert. Today, I’ve talked about Burnout in the past, but today I want to talk about why it is so common, the commonality of burnout, why almost every person that you talk to in a room will have experienced burnout in some way, shape or form, during their lifetime. And right now, more people the most probably experiencing burnout within the past two to three years. According to dictionary.com, burnout is a state of physical, mental and emotional exhaustion. ...
Jan 17, 2023•6 min•Ep. 292
Hello and welcome to the travelling introvert. Today I want to talk about work, working hard. We have a habit of wanting to be always seen as working hard. And there's a difference between being a hard worker and always working hard. Working hard is often lauded as like the key to success. You must work hard, pull yourself up by your bootstrap, struggle through, keep going. And the thing is, there is levels and working too hard can actually be very bad for you. And there are a lot of different w...
Jan 10, 2023•6 min•Ep. 291
What Is Introversion? This is the tendency of turning inward more. Introverts spend most of their time analyzing what happening o them and around them. They are more in touch with their feeling and the feelings of others. They take time to energize and recharge in their lives. They also need people in their lives unlike what most people think. It is only that it is different for them. They just need a balance. Journey into learning oneself Most introverts at an early age, think something is wron...
Jan 03, 2023•19 min•Ep. 290
This is a bonus episode for national introvert day Introversion These are the kind of people who are more comfortable alone or in a room of people who are hardly interacting with each other. As for Angela, she might be an Ambivert which is a person who has a balance of both introvert and extrovert. This highly depends on the circumstance or setting. Job Recruitment HR professionals have more to them than what we see. They have to make decisions for the company and keep the company alive from the...
Jan 02, 2023•23 min•Ep. 289
Speaker 1 ( 00:01 ) Hello and welcome to the traveling introvert. Today I want to talk about burnout. I know I talk about this a lot, but for this particular episode, I want to talk about the fact that burnout is not just about being stressed out. I was having a conversation with a client recently and they we're talking about the end of the year and list of stuff to do and just general stuff to do and having projects in mind and what are you going to do next year? And the usual stuff that happen...
Dec 27, 2022•5 min•Ep. 288
Speaker 1 ( 00:01 ) Hello, and welcome to the travelling introvert. Today I'm gonna talk about work life blending. So I was talking with a client the other day and this this conversation happened where they mentioned that a key executive of the organisation that they work with, they were at a leadership conference conference and this particular executive was like I don't want to talk about work life balance, I want to talk about work life blending. And this particular executive mentioned that ev...
Dec 20, 2022•5 min•Ep. 287
Hello and welcome to the the the Traveling introvert going to talk about workaholics. And the reason I want to talk about workaholics is because so many of us come and live in a workaholic environment. And we might not think about it, but you probably grew up or working in a workaholic culture or maybe a family or even your business that you've almost self imposed on yourself that you are now a workaholic. And what do I mean by a workaholic? And my question to you would be when was the last time...
Dec 13, 2022•5 min•Ep. 286
Hello and welcome to the travelling introvert. I'm going to do a travel episode. It's been a while, there's some less travelling going on, but I want to talk about cruise ships. I have being on one, I'm contemplating going on another and I have many people asking me and I see a lot of videos also going on about well, the extroverted people will want to do all the partying and the introverted people, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah and generally not covering the information that you want...
Dec 06, 2022•5 min•Ep. 285
Hello and welcome to the not so travelling introvert. Today I'm going to talk about dealing with difficult people or more to the point, how to tips for dealing with difficult people. No matter where you go in the world world you will find difficult people and difficult to you might be what's not difficult. For me, difficult can mean various things and while we go out in the world and maybe we socialise and socialising is a beneficial activity that most people look forward to, it can also come wi...
Nov 29, 2022•5 min•Ep. 284
Hello and welcome to the Travelling introvert. So I recently did an episode on why inspiration is so important and I got messages asking, so it's important, how do I go about finding inspiration? So here you go. I'm going to talk about about ways that might help you find inspiration when you need it. And the importance, as I said before, of inspiration cannot be understated. Inspiration spurs creativity and it is a driving force behind any artistic endeavour. Without inspiration, we would not ha...
Nov 22, 2022•6 min•Ep. 283
