Ep 137 - Building Confidence as an Introvert with Anna Gradie
09/04/23 • 32 min
Are you an introvert who struggles with confidence? Do you find it challenging to speak up at work?
If so, this episode of The Quiet and Strong Podcast is for you. Join host David Hall as he welcomes guest Anna Gradie, a confidence coach for introverted women. In this episode, Anna shares her expertise and insights on building confidence as an introvert.
During this insightful discussion, David and Anna delve into the unique strengths and needs of introverts, particularly in professional settings. They address the misconceptions surrounding introversion and debunk the myth that introverts don't like people. Anna also shares strategies for embracing your introversion and finding confidence in your own voice.
Whether you're an introvert yourself or seeking to better support introverted colleagues or loved ones, this episode is a must-listen. Anna's personal journey and expertise as a confidence coach will provide valuable insights and actionable strategies to help introverts embrace their unique strengths and navigate the challenges they may face. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of introversion and unlock your true confident potential. It's time to embrace your introversion, unleash your quiet strength, and be strong.
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Anna Gradie is an introverted Confidence Coach for women in male-dominated industries. Using science-backed strategies, she helps her clients build confidence, accelerate performance, and improve relationships. In 2010, she co-founded and scaled an edtech company into a multi-million-dollar business. She was the COO and head of HR but noticed a huge gender gap in the industry. After a successful exit in 2020, she created her coaching business focused exclusively on supporting women in male-dominated industries. Anna’s purpose is to help close the gender confidence gap and to accelerate equality in the tech industry by empowering women. Anna is also a single mom to two young kids.Website: AnnaGradie.com- Subscribe to my newsletter to get your free 5-Step Confidence Booster Guide- Book a free 1 on 1 Confidence Booster Session
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Contact the Host of the Quiet and Strong Podcast:
David Hall
Author, Speaker, Educator, Podcaster
quietandstrong.comGobio.link/quietandstrongdavid [at] quietandstrong.com
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Minding Your Time: Time Management, Productivity, and Success, Especially for Introverts
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Are you an introvert who struggles with confidence? Do you find it challenging to speak up at work?
If so, this episode of The Quiet and Strong Podcast is for you. Join host David Hall as he welcomes guest Anna Gradie, a confidence coach for introverted women. In this episode, Anna shares her expertise and insights on building confidence as an introvert.
During this insightful discussion, David and Anna delve into the unique strengths and needs of introverts, particularly in professional settings. They address the misconceptions surrounding introversion and debunk the myth that introverts don't like people. Anna also shares strategies for embracing your introversion and finding confidence in your own voice.
Whether you're an introvert yourself or seeking to better support introverted colleagues or loved ones, this episode is a must-listen. Anna's personal journey and expertise as a confidence coach will provide valuable insights and actionable strategies to help introverts embrace their unique strengths and navigate the challenges they may face. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of introversion and unlock your true confident potential. It's time to embrace your introversion, unleash your quiet strength, and be strong.
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Anna Gradie is an introverted Confidence Coach for women in male-dominated industries. Using science-backed strategies, she helps her clients build confidence, accelerate performance, and improve relationships. In 2010, she co-founded and scaled an edtech company into a multi-million-dollar business. She was the COO and head of HR but noticed a huge gender gap in the industry. After a successful exit in 2020, she created her coaching business focused exclusively on supporting women in male-dominated industries. Anna’s purpose is to help close the gender confidence gap and to accelerate equality in the tech industry by empowering women. Anna is also a single mom to two young kids.Website: AnnaGradie.com- Subscribe to my newsletter to get your free 5-Step Confidence Booster Guide- Book a free 1 on 1 Confidence Booster Session
Socials: LinkedIn
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Contact the Host of the Quiet and Strong Podcast:
David Hall
Author, Speaker, Educator, Podcaster
quietandstrong.comGobio.link/quietandstrongdavid [at] quietandstrong.com
Take the FREE Personality Assessment:
Typefinder Personality Assessment
Follow David on your favorite social platform:
Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube
Get David's book:
Minding Your Time: Time Management, Productivity, and Success, Especially for Introverts
You may also like:
Quiet & Strong Merchandise
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Ep 136 - Mastering the Art of Strategic Socializing with guest Nick Shelton
Are you tired of feeling socially awkward at parties and events? Do you want to make a great impression and connect with others?
Join host David Hall and guest Nick Shelton as they discuss the art of strategic socializing. Discover the secrets to appearing confident, breaking out of your comfort zone, and mastering the skill of building connections.
💬 In this conversation we discuss:
👉 Using the "cape walk", developing a Duke-worthy posture, and having a welcoming expression to exude confidence in social situations
👉 The power of observation and finding your entry point into social groups
👉 Techniques to follow up and maintain connections for long-term relationships
Learn the strategies to confidently navigate social events and make lasting connections in this empowering episode of The Quiet And Strong Podcast. Gain the confidence to show up, engage with others, and transform your social life.
Tune in now so you don't miss out on this game-changing advice, and be strong! 🎧🔥
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Nick Shelton is a speaker, social strategist, and coach for introverted career professionals as well as a best-selling author of the book “An Introvert’s Guide To World Domination”. He has been fine-tuning the craft of effective, high-level social strategy and networking for over twenty years. Nick has successfully built a strong, international network of friends, colleagues, and associates. He believes the quality of your life comes down to the quality of your relationships. Now he teaches others how to easily navigate social events and situations with the goal of making real connections and building relationships that matter.
Get Nick's book: An Introvert’s Guide To World DominationVisit Nick's Website: ConnectedIntrovert.comSocials: LinkedIn
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Contact the Host of the Quiet and Strong Podcast:
David Hall
Author, Speaker, Educator, Podcaster
quietandstrong.comGobio.link/quietandstrongdavid [at] quietandstrong.com
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Typefinder Personality Assessment
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Minding Your Time: Time Management, Productivity, and Success, Especially for Introverts
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Ep 138 - Articulating Your Needs As An Introvert
Are you an introvert struggling to express your needs and preferences in a world that may not fully understand?
Join us in Episode 138 of the Quiet and Strong podcast as host David Hall delves into the art of articulating your needs as an introvert.
In this episode, you'll learn strategies to effectively communicate your needs, cultivate self-awareness, and set appropriate boundaries. David shares valuable insights on the power of reflection, choosing the right moment to express your needs, and using "I statements" to convey your desires without blame or criticism.
Whether you're an introvert looking to enhance your communication skills or an extrovert wanting to understand and support the introverts in your life, this episode offers key takeaways that will help you thrive.
Tune in to gain valuable insights and strengthen your ability to honor your introversion and communicate your needs effectively and be strong.
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Contact the Host of the Quiet and Strong Podcast:
David Hall
Author, Speaker, Educator, Podcaster
quietandstrong.comGobio.link/quietandstrongdavid [at] quietandstrong.com
Take the FREE Personality Assessment:
Typefinder Personality Assessment
Follow David on your favorite social platform:
Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube
Get David's book:
Minding Your Time: Time Management, Productivity, and Success, Especially for Introverts
You may also like:
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The Quiet and Strong Podcast, Especially for Introverts - Ep 137 - Building Confidence as an Introvert with Anna Gradie
Transcript
Anna Gradie [00:00:00]:
Being around people and having a lot of social stimulation depletes our energy more than extroverts, extroverts actually get energy from being around others. So based on that, I need to find that balance. And I find, like, I love being social. I do a lot of networking for my business. but I find that often I can't sleep after because I'm processing all the interactions that I've experienced. So just knowing that self awareness, just knowing myself, I set that boundar
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