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The Traveling Introvert

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A bite-sized podcast about traveling while running a business and being an introvert. Not knowing what introversion was until my 30s, I feel that I wasted some of my early years by not really understanding myself. An inspiration for my business is that I want to help others understand themselves better, earlier on in their careers and their lives. Introversion is a very misunderstood area – introverts can suffer mentally and physically because people typecast them or act negatively towards them. It’s not nice to be trapped in a little box. When you label somebody, they tend to act like that label, which stops people from achieving their true potential. I don’t let being an introvert define me, I let it guide me. If you are looking for some career coaching or just want to reach out contact me at janice@thecareerintrovert.com
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Career Conversations with Lindsey Dinneen

Lindsey Dinneen has 10+ years of leadership experience in multiple areas of marketing and business across medtech, education, performing arts, fitness, start-ups, B2B services, hospitality, and event management. As a professional ballerina for over a decade, Lindsey founded and successfully ran a nonprofit professional dance company as well as a brick-and-mortar dance studio. She has been featured for her expertise and experience more than 30 times in publications including Authority Magazine, E...

May 07, 202424 minEp. 371

Building Resilience Through Stress Management

Primary Topic: Introduction to Stress Management Techniques - Importance of stress management for physical and mental well-being - Impact of stress on productivity and overall well-being Sub-Topic: Identifying Stress Triggers - Understanding and identifying the sources of stress at work - Examples of stress triggers such as heavy workload, difficult colleagues, and work-life balance issues - Addressing the root of the problem to reduce stress or prepare for managing specific triggers Sub-Topic: ...

Apr 30, 20246 minEp. 370

Crafting Your Career Roadmap

Primary Topic: Introduction to Career Development - Understanding the need for navigation in career development - Acknowledging the unpredictability of career paths Primary Topic: Aligning Career with Lifestyle - Considering lifestyle preferences when planning a career path - Balancing work-life expectations and personal values - Avoiding common mistakes of choosing a career path solely based on title and income Primary Topic: Self-Assessment and Goal Setting - Conducting a SWOT analysis to iden...

Apr 23, 20246 minEp. 369

Essential Skills for Inspiring Leadership

Primary Topic: Vision in Leadership - The importance of having a vision as a leader - Leadership as guidance and inspiration towards a common goal Primary Topic: Essential Leadership Skills - Communication - Conveying ideas, thoughts, dreams, vision, and goals clearly and confidently - Being open to feedback and listening to other perspectives - Confidence in Vision - Believing in oneself and one's abilities - Having confidence in the vision and the skills to guide others towards it - Delegation...

Apr 16, 20245 minEp. 368

The Importance of Finding Your Ideal Sleep Number

Primary Topic: Importance of Sleep - Different sleep needs for different individuals - Impact of sleep on body and brain - Factors affecting sleep patterns (medications, children, age, illness) - Recognizing the feeling of a restful, rejuvenating sleep - Dealing with the challenges of life and sleep deficits Primary Topic: Fluidity of Sleep Needs - Understanding that sleep needs change over time - Seasonal impact on sleep patterns (winter hibernation, summer energy) - Aligning with the body's na...

Apr 09, 20245 minEp. 367

Career Conversations with Reesa Woolf PhD

Reesa is an introvert raised in a family of extroverts. She has had an interesting career specializing in other introverts and a dynamic life experiencing the world. Social media links www.LinkedIn.com/in/reesawoolfphd www.Facebook.com/reesawoolfphd Link to website www.ConfidentSpeaking.com...

Apr 02, 202425 minEp. 366

Overcoming Feeling Overlooked

Primary Topic: Feeling Overlooked at Work - The disheartening feeling of not getting recognition for valuable contributions - Reasons for feeling overlooked - Importance of taking steps to raise visibility Primary Topic: Identifying and Leveraging Strengths - Self-reflection to identify unique skills and core competencies - Positioning oneself as an expert in specific areas - Seeking opportunities within the organization to showcase skills Primary Topic: Communicating with Confidence - Developin...

Mar 26, 20246 minEp. 365

Embracing Mistakes and Moving Forward

Primary Topic: Dealing with Negative Thinking After Making a Mistake - Janice Chaka shares a personal incident where she thought she made a mistake, leading to negative self-talk. - Miscommunication and misinterpretation of events led to feelings of inadequacy. - Strategies to Stop Negative Thinking After Making a Mistake - Acknowledge the mistake and discuss its significance as a crucial first step toward personal growth. - Reframe mistakes as learning opportunities and building blocks for succ...

Mar 19, 20246 minEp. 364

Choosing Your Ideal Planning Day

Primary Topic: Importance of Planning Your Week - Benefits of using Friday as a planning day - Reflect on past week's accomplishments and areas for improvement - Set clear goals and priorities for the upcoming week - Unwind and recharge over the weekend - Brain dump to start Monday with a clear head - Advantages of using Sunday as a planning day - Start the week with clarity and purpose - Identify potential roadblocks and conflicts ahead of time - Create a sense of control and reduce stress leve...

Mar 12, 20246 minEp. 363

Career Conversations with Stacy Brookman

Women leaders who want to eliminate imposter syndrome leverage Stacy Brookman and her confident leadership coaching to clarify their power skills and confidently command their seat at the table. She’s a women’s leadership coach, a conference speaker, and the founder of Real Life Resilience. Take the What’s Your Leadership Kryptonite? Quiz: https://www.realliferesilience.com/quiz Social media links https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacybrookman/ Link to website https://www.realliferesilience.com Prima...

Mar 05, 202417 minEp. 362

Finding Balance Beyond Work

Primary Topic: Importance of Balancing Work and Personal Life - Lewis Hamilton's Experience - Balancing work and personal interests - Benefits of pursuing other activities outside of work - Effect of Overwhelming Workload - Impact on creativity and thinking abilities - Need for diversity in activities to stimulate the mind - Productivity and Rest - Acknowledging the productivity of rest - The significance of nurturing creativity outside of work - Hobbies and Creativity - The value of engaging in...

Feb 27, 20245 minEp. 361

Leveraging Social Proof for Career Success

Primary Topic: Importance of Having a Support System Sub-topics: - Having a virtual support system, especially as an introvert - The benefits of having champions and a fan club in your corner - The power of social proof in career advancement - Building and maintaining reciprocal relationships for social proof - Being a champion for others and the significance of reciprocity Primary Topic: Expanding Your Network and Seeking Diverse Connections Sub-topics: - Seeking connections both within and out...

Feb 20, 20245 minEp. 360

Understanding the Science of Habits

Primary Topic: Understanding Habits - Definition of a habit - Components of a habit loop (cue, routine, reward) - Importance of understanding the habit cycle Primary Topic: Forming Positive Habits - Starting small and building on simplicity - Pairing new habits with existing ones - Utilizing the power of rewards - The impact of immediate gratification on habit formation Primary Topic: Breaking Bad Habits - Identifying the triggers for bad habits - Substituting the bad habit with a healthier alte...

Feb 13, 20245 minEp. 359

Career Conversations with Emily Cox

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor offering therapy sessions for children, teens, and young adults. Focus on supporting children working through big feelings, adolescents navigating transitions, and emerging adults exploring identity. Helping those who feel stuck, misunderstood, or unheard find their voice and use it with confidence. Social media links @larkspur_therapy on instagram @larkspurtherapy on Facebook Link to website www.larkspurtherapy.com Primary Topic: Introversion and Energy...

Feb 06, 202421 minEp. 358

Embracing Mindful Tech Use

Primary Topic: Embracing Mindful Technology Use - Identifying the Reasons for Device Use - Information seeking - Connection - Habitual behavior - Setting Specific Times for Tech Usage - Establishing designated times for different types of tech - Implementing tech-free periods, e.g., no phones at dinner or turning off notifications in the evening - Digital Detox - Disconnecting from digital devices - Embracing tech-free mornings or days - Designating non-digital activity hours - Maintaining a Hea...

Jan 30, 20245 minEp. 357

Building Confidence in Decision Making

Primary Topic: Decision Making and Confidence - The fundamental skill of decision making - The constant use of decision making in professional and personal lives - Understanding the significance of the decision - Questions to ask to understand the consequences of the decision - Investment of time and effort based on significance - Gathering relevant information - Collecting data and facts - Seeking opinions or advice from trusted sources - Being wary of cognitive biases or misinformation - Consi...

Jan 23, 20245 minEp. 356

Finding Success Through Reevaluation and Support

Primary Topic: Challenges When Hard Work Is Not Enough - Frustration and its effects - The temptation to quit - Importance of reevaluation and review of goals and current strategies Primary Topic: Building Trusting Relationships and Community Support - The value of networking with successful people - Importance of creating trusting relationships with like-minded individuals for mutual support - Finding a mentor and being a mentor to others - Utilizing the services of a professional coach to achi...

Jan 16, 20245 minEp. 355

Understanding Your Inner Voice

Primary Topic: Introduction to Self-Talk - Definition of self-talk - Importance of self-talk in shaping self-perception and confidence Primary Topic: Understanding Self-Talk - Nature of internal dialogue - Influence of self-talk on confidence and stress levels Primary Topic: Harnessing the Power of Self-Talk - Becoming aware of your inner voice - Challenging negative thoughts - Using positive affirmations - Keeping a gratitude journal - Practicing mindfulness and meditation - Seeking external fe...

Jan 09, 20245 minEp. 354

Career Conversations with Esther Avant

Esther Avant is a health industry veteran with over 17 years of experience in fitness, nutrition, and wellness related roles. She is a certified sports nutritionist, personal trainer, wellness coach, and owner of EA Coaching, which has provided full spectrum health & lifestyle coaching since 2015. Her mission is to help women be healthy, happy, confident, and get the most out of their lives. She knows that if more women prioritized their health, they’d be able to unleash the confidence and f...

Jan 03, 202420 minEp. 353

Career Conversations with Dave Schultz

A former music teacher, I now find myself being a tech specialist and corporate trainer for a major insurance company. I have three amazing kids. I have been married for 15 years. I love music, sports and watching my kids be amazing. Social media links https://twitter.com/daveschultz74 https://www.facebook.com/minkyboodle/ Link to website https://daveschultz743.wixsite.com/firwood-5 Primary Topic: Introduction to Dave Schultz - Discussion on the meaning of introversion to Dave Primary Topic: Dav...

Jan 03, 202419 minEp. 352

Career Conversations with Dani Nichols

Dani Nichols is a journalist, essayist and children’s book author. Her book, Buzz the Not-So-Brave, has won several awards. Her essays are also award-winning and she has been published in The Other Journal, Oregon Humanities, Reckon Review, Barren Magazine and more. When she's not writing, Dani works a certified therapeutic horsemanship instructor. Dani lives with her husband and three young children in Central Oregon, where she's either trying a new recipe, reading a good book, riding her horse...

Jan 03, 202417 minEp. 351

Career Conversations with Nital Phull

Nital Phull, is a a Corporate Career Coach for female professionals who want to progress in their career, who have so much potential and provide heaps of value to their organisation - but are instead feeling stuck, undervalued and misunderstood. Social media links LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/nital-phull/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hi_its_nital/ Link to website www.nital.me Primary topic: Introversion - Definition of introversion and common misconceptions - Introverts as energized by ...

Jan 03, 202416 minEp. 350

Career Conversations with Mark Wigginton

Mark Wigginton understands the importance of asking quality questions and used them throughout his career as a salesperson, management consultant, trainer, and even as a jail counselor (that’s a long story). He recently retired as a Regional Vice President for Shipley Associates, a global leader in business development consulting and training. During his 20 years at Shipley, he grew his region to be the top performing in the U.S. by focusing on his customers. A Certified Professional Coach and s...

Jan 02, 202417 minEp. 349

Career Conversations with Kellie Nissen

Kellie Nissen is an author coach, editor and dragon boater with Dragons Abreast Canberra - Goanna. Canberra born, she still lives in Australia’s capital city, along with her husband, two teens and two pugs. Between work, writing, dragon boat training and pug duties, Kellie has no time to engage in any more conversations with cancer. Social media links https://www.linkedin.com/company/just-right-words/ https://www.facebook.com/KellieNissenEditWrite https://www.instagram.com/justrightwords/ Link t...

Jan 02, 202421 minEp. 346

Career Conversations with Benjamin Friedman

Benjamin Friedman has handled finance and operations for over 20 years, leading those roles in his last six positions before starting his own company, Build Scale Grow Inc., in 2018. The company helps founders address the fears of entrepreneurship and gaps in capacity, scale quickly, and grow exponentially. His companies have had five successful M&A transactions in the last ten years. Social media links https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminbfriedman/ Book - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BP9GVRP...

Jan 02, 202419 minEp. 345

Career Conversations with Adrian Santiago

Like his books, Adrian Santiago is made of a little bit of everything; The spice of the Caribbean Islands (BORICUA!); sharp edges from a childhood on the block in Buffalo, NY; some southern charm and a dose of crazy from the land of “Florida Man”; and a knack for drama born of comics punk rock music, and a love for stories. Welcome to Books By Adrian. Here you’ll find a mix of sci-fi, fantasy, crime drama, thriller, mystery, romance and spice, with a diverse cast from all walks of life. Embark o...

Jan 02, 202420 minEp. 348

Career Conversations with Andrea Putting

Andrea Putting is a passionate explorer on a quest to uncover the secrets of creating a better life. With a background that spans both entrepreneurship and the corporate world, she has gained unique insights into finding fulfilment and purpose. But what truly sets Andrea apart is her unexpected journey. It led to the creation of Chocolate and Coffee Day for Religious Harmony, an inspiring initiative that brings people from diverse backgrounds together over the simple pleasures of chocolate, coff...

Jan 02, 202417 minEp. 347

Career Conversations with Stefan Bucher

Stefan G. Bucher designs and produces high-end books for corporate and private clients. He has designed for Sting, Whitney Houston, Jason Bentley, David Hockney, Philip Glass, Judd Apatow, and NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory. He is an ADC Young Gun and has won a D&AD Yellow Pencil for book design. In addition to scores of books, he has created custom letterforms for the main titles of the films "The Fall," “Immortals” and “Mirror, Mirror” for director Tarsem. His time-lapse drawings appear ...

Jan 01, 202419 minEp. 344

Career Conversations with Maya Lombarts

Maya Lombarts is a social introvert from Belgium. She's been living in a very extroverted culture in Cusco, Peru for seven years, where she's a professional singer, an operations manager, and a Functional Medicine Health Coach. Using her Belgian structured side and her Peruvian flexible side, she's a Left-Brained Sidekick for Creative Entrepreneurs as she helps them find structure in their business and balance in their life. Social media links Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mayalombarts/ Y...

Jan 01, 202418 minEp. 343

Career Conversations with Yvette Estime

She is the owner of Dirty Celebrity, a sustainable brand creates accessories from organic and deadstock materials. As an introvert, standing outside at a booth was not for me and so I created a way to reach people without overwhelming myself. I turned to social media as a way to reach others locally. Social media links @Dirty_celebrity -on X, Instagram and Tik Tok Link to website https://www.shopdirtyceleb.com Primary topic: Introversion and Career Conversations - What does introversion mean? - ...

Jan 01, 202418 minEp. 342
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