Leading Her Introvert Way: Executive Leadership Development & Career Growth for Black Women

Nicole Bryan
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Leading Her Introvert Way is the executive leadership and career advancement podcast for midlife Black women who lead differently. If you are an introverted Black woman navigating corporate leadership, senior management, entrepreneurship, or the executive suite, this show equips you with the strategies, mindset shifts, and career tools to rise with confidence. The future of leadership is introverted and female — and Black women are redefining power at work. Each week, Dr. Nicole Bryan explores executive presence, leadership development, career strategy, personal branding, visibility, influence, sponsorship, workplace politics, and business growth through the lens of introverted leadership. This podcast helps you: • Get promoted from manager to senior leader • Develop executive presence and influence • Use your introvert strengths as leadership assets • Build a powerful personal brand • Navigate office politics strategically • Secure sponsors and mentors • Increase visibility without self-betrayal • Self-advocate with confidence • Decide when to stay, pivot, or pursue new opportunities Through practical solo episodes and conversations with leaders, authors, coaches, and industry experts, you’ll gain actionable tools to accelerate your career and thrive as an executive leader — without changing who you are. If you're ready to secure your seat at the executive table and lead your introvert way, follow the podcast and start listening today. Topics include: executive leadership for women, career growth for Black women, leadership development, introvert leadership, executive presence, personal branding, corporate strategy, and women in business. 

  1. 121: Executive Presence Advice Is Failing Black Women: What You Actually Need to Get Promoted

    3D AGO

    121: Executive Presence Advice Is Failing Black Women: What You Actually Need to Get Promoted

    "Executive presence" is the most overused—and undefined—feedback Black women leaders receive. In this episode, I break down why executive presence advice is failing Black women, what it's really hiding, and what actually gets you promoted. If you've ever been told to "work on your presence" without specific, actionable feedback, this episode is for you. What You'll Learn: Why "executive presence" is not a leadership competency (and that's by design)The moving goalpost: How feedback changes every time you "fix" somethingWhat the term is really hiding (hint: it's not about you)The difference between presence and POWERWhat actually gets Black introverted women promoted to executive levels _________ LET’S CONNECT! * Work with me 1:1 to land your executive promotion, increase your impact, hone your executive presence and increase your salary by $50-100k. Book your call here to get your Elite Executive Experience. **Leave the podcast a 5-star review and help other introverted women find us and join our community.

    17 min
  2. When Your Light Feels Dim: A Black Woman's Guide to Leading Yourself Through Low Seasons

    FEB 11

    When Your Light Feels Dim: A Black Woman's Guide to Leading Yourself Through Low Seasons

    The spark you rode into January has faded, the days feel heavier, and even simple tasks take more effort than they should. You’re not broken—you’re in a low season—and there’s a proven way to lead yourself through it with clarity, care, and strength as a Black introvert woman. If your light feels dim, press play and take one small step with us today. Subscribe and share this with a friend who needs it.

    14 min
  3. 119: Why Do You Want To Be An Executive?

    JAN 28

    119: Why Do You Want To Be An Executive?

    Often the toughest growth isn’t about working harder—it’s about naming why the work matters and aligning your actions so you finally get the results you desire. We open up how a simple question—why do you want this—can change the way we build, lead, and invest in our next level.  Ready to lead with a stronger why? Want help getting to the executive level and finally claiming your seat at the leadership table? Use the link in the show notes to talk with us about the Elite Leader Experience.

    26 min
  4. 118: Not Getting Promoted To Executive At Your Company? This Is Why And What To Do About It

    JAN 21

    118: Not Getting Promoted To Executive At Your Company? This Is Why And What To Do About It

    Promotions don’t run on effort alone—they run on scope. We explore why so many high‑performing middle managers, especially Black introverted women, keep getting passed over and how to change that by mastering three distinct levels of leadership: leading self, leading teams, and leading across the organization. You’ll learn how executives actually evaluate readiness and how to build visible evidence that you can move the business, not just your department. If you’re ready to turn quiet excellence into visible enterprise value, this conversation is your roadmap. And if you're ready to start dreaming about becoming and executive and actually land your senior leader position now, book your free executive career strategy call with me today.

    58 min
  5. 117: Why You’re Underpaid: The Supply & Demand Problem Black Women Don’t Know They Have

    JAN 14

    117: Why You’re Underpaid: The Supply & Demand Problem Black Women Don’t Know They Have

    Promotions aren’t just about performance; they’re about positioning. We explore how the simple logic of supply and demand explains why so many high-performing Black introverted women feel overlooked, underpaid, and stuck in middle management. When your time and talent are always available, you look abundant—and abundance lowers perceived value.. You want to position yourself as the opposite , high demand/low supply - to command the senior leader role and compensation you desire. This episode includes five practical shifts to help you become the person your company can’t afford to lose. If you want help repositioning yourself and landing your executive promotion before summertime, join us for From Invisible To In-Demand: How Black Introvert Women Get Executive Promotions in 5 Months.

    36 min
  6. 116: How My Client Got Invited To Her First Executive Role (Without Applying)

    JAN 7

    116: How My Client Got Invited To Her First Executive Role (Without Applying)

    Want to know why you keep going on interviews but you're not getting any job offers ? In this episode, we walk through Kim’s journey from dependable senior manager to sought-after Senior Director, unpacking the exact steps we took to get her first executive position without submitting any applications. Inside From Invisible To In-Demand on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, I’ll teach you the exclusive strategy that gets Black introverted women promoted to the executive level in as little as 5 months. Save your seat here.

    31 min
  7. 115: 3 Strategic Shifts to Get Promoted to Executive Leadership in 2026

    12/31/2025

    115: 3 Strategic Shifts to Get Promoted to Executive Leadership in 2026

    Ready to trade quiet excellence for visible momentum? We’re closing out the year with a practical, energizing roadmap for ambitious Black introvert women who want an executive promotion in 2026. The external market is slow and noisy, so we show you why internal positioning is the smarter, faster path—and how to make it work without pretending to be someone you’re not. Inside From Invisible To In-Demand on January 14, 2026, I’ll teach you the exclusive strategy that gets Black introverted women promoted to the executive level in 5 months or less.  Save your seat here.

    32 min
  8. 114: Why You're Wrong When You Say You Don't Want To Be An Executive As A Quiet Black Woman

    12/24/2025

    114: Why You're Wrong When You Say You Don't Want To Be An Executive As A Quiet Black Woman

    Stop letting misconceptions about executive life limit your career. This episode reveals why talented Black introverted women reject executive leadership based on incomplete information and what executive life actually looks like for leaders who do it differently.  Learn why the stressed-out executives you see aren't the only option and how you can lead with balance, boundaries, and authentic power while building generational wealth.  Inside From Invisible To In-Demand, I'll teach you the exclusive strategy that gets Black introverted women promoted to the executive level in 5 months or less.  Save your seat here.

    28 min
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Leading Her Introvert Way is the executive leadership and career advancement podcast for midlife Black women who lead differently. If you are an introverted Black woman navigating corporate leadership, senior management, entrepreneurship, or the executive suite, this show equips you with the strategies, mindset shifts, and career tools to rise with confidence. The future of leadership is introverted and female — and Black women are redefining power at work. Each week, Dr. Nicole Bryan explores executive presence, leadership development, career strategy, personal branding, visibility, influence, sponsorship, workplace politics, and business growth through the lens of introverted leadership. This podcast helps you: • Get promoted from manager to senior leader • Develop executive presence and influence • Use your introvert strengths as leadership assets • Build a powerful personal brand • Navigate office politics strategically • Secure sponsors and mentors • Increase visibility without self-betrayal • Self-advocate with confidence • Decide when to stay, pivot, or pursue new opportunities Through practical solo episodes and conversations with leaders, authors, coaches, and industry experts, you’ll gain actionable tools to accelerate your career and thrive as an executive leader — without changing who you are. If you're ready to secure your seat at the executive table and lead your introvert way, follow the podcast and start listening today. Topics include: executive leadership for women, career growth for Black women, leadership development, introvert leadership, executive presence, personal branding, corporate strategy, and women in business. 

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