Quiet Impact Podcast

Stephanie Y. Oden

Nurturing the introvert's journey to more influence, impact and income. It’s not easy being an introvert in a world that’s noisy. And yet, those of us who are - we are the quiet achievers.  A combination of deeply introverted and very daring.  We are not boring or shy. We are introverts,  artists, lovers, dreamers, fighters, leaders, achievers, world changers. Introverted AF - F Join me, Stephanie Oden, executive coach, experienced corporate senior leader, entrepreneur, thought leader and bestselling author every week as my guests and I share real life experiences and valuable insights into how the introverted quiet achiever can confidently and successfully navigate life with full-time jobs, pursue career success and expand into entrepreneurship if that is their desire. Stay connected: http://www.inspiring2impact.com/Success Pillars for Quiet Achievers: www.SuccessPillarsForQuietAchievers.com  

  1. 5d ago

    Quiet Impact Podcast~Quiet Achiever Spotlight - Linky Ugeh: What If You Are Making It Harder!

    What If You're Making Business Harder Than It Needs to Be? What if growing your business didn't require doing more, being louder, or pushing yourself to exhaustion? On this episode of the Quiet Impact Podcast, host Stephanie Oden sits down with Linky Ugeh, founder of Lumentus, for an honest conversation about introverted leadership, business growth, perfectionism, and the power of choosing intentional action over constant hustle. From her journey in education and nonprofit leadership to building a business centered on brand positioning and business development, Linky shares what she's learned about creating meaningful impact without losing herself in the process. We explore why not every client is your client, how introversion can become a leadership advantage, and why surrounding yourself with the right community can make all the difference when you're navigating change. And if you've ever delayed launching an idea because it wasn't quite perfect, you'll want to hear Linky's 60/40 rule for getting unstuck and moving forward. In this conversation, we explore: Why simplicity can be a powerful business growth strategy. How introverted entrepreneurs can lead with confidence and build deeper relationships. Why saying no to the wrong clients protects your energy and your business. The hidden grief that can accompany career transitions and unexpected changes. How perfectionism keeps talented entrepreneurs from taking action. Why rest, personal well-being, and choosing joy belong in your definition of success. The role of community, accountability, and support in sustainable business growth. Whether you're an introverted woman building a business, a midlife professional navigating change, or an entrepreneur ready to grow without burnout, this conversation offers a different way to think about success. Because success isn't just about what you build. It's also about who you become and how you experience the journey. Connect with Linky Ugeh: Website: https://lumentusdigital.com Explore The Introvert Achievers Network (TIAN): A community where women grow their confidence, visibility, leadership, and businesses with meaningful support and accountability.   👉  https://www.livewirecg.com/tian Join the conversation: What's one thing you've been overthinking that you're ready to move forward on, even if it's not perfect? Share it in the comments. Subscribe to the Quiet Impact Podcast for conversations about quiet leadership, entrepreneurship, personal growth, and creating success on your own terms. #QuietImpactPodcast #IntrovertEntrepreneur #WomenInBusiness #BusinessGrowth #IntrovertLeadership =========================== If this episode spoke to you, share it with another quiet leader and subscribe to the Quiet Impact Podcast. And if you’re looking for a grounded community for introverted women building with purpose, come explore The Introvert Achievers Network. =========================== RESOURCES FOR ENTREPRENEURS: https://www.readysetengage.com =========================== Join me, Stephanie Oden, executive coach, experienced corporate senior leader, entrepreneur, thought leader and bestselling author every week as my guests and I share real life experiences and valuable insights into how the introverted quiet achiever can confidently and successfully navigate life with full-time jobs, pursue career success and expand into entrepreneurship if that is their desire.  =========================== Keywords: Quiet Impact Podcast, introvert entrepreneur, introverted leadership, women entrepreneurs, business growth strategies, overcoming perfectionism, entrepreneur burnout, intentional business growth, networking for introverts, women in business, authentic leadership, entrepreneur mindset, business accountability, business boundaries, personal growth   DISCLAIMERS AND DISCLOSURES: This description may contain affiliate links that allow you to find the items mentioned in this video and support the channel at no cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Thank you for your support. Order your copy of Quiet Power: Guided Journal for the Introvert Achiever Connect with Us - www.stephanieoden.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/stephanieyoden Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/stephanieyoden Youtube: www.youtube.com/@quietimpactpodcast

  2. Oct 15

    Quiet Impact Podcast: The Dangerous Side of Being the "Strong, Quiet" Leader.

    Are introverts naturally good leaders?  Well maybe.... but our greatest leadership strengths can also become our biggest blind spots. In this episode of the Quiet Impact Podcast, Stephanie Oden explores  hats great leaders wear and how the natural characteristics of introverts can make us powerful mentors, coaches, listeners, problem-solvers, advocates, and strategic thinkers. But there’s another side to those strengths. Stephanie explores the power expression and shadow expression of each leadership hat through the lens of self-awareness, leadership capacity, and introverted leadership. You'll discover how to recognize when a natural strength has crossed into a blind spot, protect your energy without shrinking your leadership, and lead with greater clarity, courage, boundaries, and intention. Because being a powerful introverted leader isn't about becoming louder. It's about becoming more self-aware. And sometimes, the shadow is simply your strength without a boundary. If you're an introverted leader, entrepreneur, emerging leader, or professional who wants to lead powerfully without compromising your peace, this conversation is for you. =========================== If this episode spoke to you, share it with another quiet leader and subscribe to the Quiet Impact Podcast. And if you’re looking for a grounded community for introverted women building with purpose, come explore The Introvert Achievers Network. =========================== 👉 Check out The Introvert Achievers Network: =========================== 👉RESOURCES FOR ENTREPRENEURS:   =========================== Join me, Stephanie Oden, executive coach, experienced corporate senior leader, entrepreneur, thought leader and bestselling author every week as my guests and I share real life experiences and valuable insights into how the introverted quiet achiever can confidently and successfully navigate life with full-time jobs, pursue career success and expand into entrepreneurship if that is their desire.  ===========================   DISCLAIMERS AND DISCLOSURES: This description may contain affiliate links that allow you to find the items mentioned in this video and support the channel at no cost to you. Order your copy of Quiet Power: Guided Journal for the Introvert Achiever Connect with Us - www.stephanieoden.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/stephanieyoden Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/stephanieyoden Youtube: www.youtube.com/@quietimpactpodcast

  3. Sep 17

    Quiet Impact Podcast: Leadership Decision Making~What to Do When Both Choices Are Right

    Strong leadership isn't always about knowing the “right” answer.  Sometimes, both can be right. Should you trust your team or step in? Coach someone through a decision or simply give direction? Protect your boundaries or make yourself available? Give grace or hold someone accountable? In this episode of the Quiet Impact Podcast, Stephanie Oden explores healthy leadership tensions every strong leader must learn to navigate—and why effective leadership requires more than following a set of leadership rules. It requires self-awareness, discernment, emotional intelligence, and the ability to recognize what the moment actually requires from you. We’ll explore the tension between: -Trusting your leaders and stepping in yourself -Coaching and giving direction -Setting boundaries and being available -Thinking strategically and managing today -Being the expert and staying a student -Taking charge and letting others lead -Accountability and grace -Decisive leadership and building consensus -Stability and growth -Getting results and caring for people For introverted leaders, entrepreneurs, emerging leaders, and business owners, these tensions can be especially important. Your strengths aren't the problem. The opportunity is developing enough self-awareness to recognize when a strength has moved into its shadow expression. What does this moment require of me? If you're ready to develop your leadership, expand your influence, and grow without becoming louder, harder, or someone you're not, learn more about The Introvert Achievers Network (TIAN) at: https://www.stephanieoden.com ===========================  #QuietLeadership #IntrovertLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #SelfAwareness #LeadershipSkills #EmotionalIntelligence #WomenInLeadership #IntrovertEntrepreneur #EmergingLeaders #LeadershipMindset #PeopleLeadership #AuthenticLeadership #QuietImpact #IntrovertAchievers #IntrovertLeaders #Leading #authenticleadership #emotionalintelligence #leadershipdevelopment #effectiveleadership #resultsdrivenleadership =========================== Join me, Stephanie Oden, executive coach, experienced corporate senior leader, entrepreneur, thought leader and bestselling author every week as my guests and I share real life experiences and valuable insights into how the introverted quiet achiever can confidently and successfully navigate life with full-time jobs, pursue career success and expand into entrepreneurship if that is their desire.  ===========================   DISCLAIMERS AND DISCLOSURES: This description may contain affiliate links that allow you to find the items mentioned in this video and support the channel at no cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Thank you for your support. Order your copy of Quiet Power: Guided Journal for the Introvert Achiever Connect with Us - www.stephanieoden.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/stephanieyoden Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/stephanieyoden Youtube: www.youtube.com/@quietimpactpodcast

  4. Sep 3

    Quiet Impact Podcast: Stop Assuming And Get Curious Instead...

    Are assumptions quietly costing you sales, opportunities, confidence, or growth? As an introvert, being thoughtful, observant, prepared, and selective can be some of your greatest strengths. But sometimes those same strengths can slip into overthinking, perfectionism, avoidance, or making decisions before we have all the information. In this episode of the Quiet Impact Podcast, Stephanie Oden explores how assumptions show up in sales conversations, leadership, visibility, networking, and the way we evaluate our own potential. You may assume a potential client isn't interested before making the offer. You may assume you're bothering someone instead of following up. Or you may underestimate what you're capable of because you've confused discomfort with being unprepared. What if you replaced assumption with curiosity? You'll learn how to recognize when you're operating from facts versus the story you've created, ask better questions in sales conversations, challenge self-limiting assumptions, and take aligned action without becoming pushy, loud, or someone you're not. This is a conversation about introvert self-leadership, selling without pressure, overcoming overthinking, building confidence, and having the courage to discover what's possible before deciding the answer is no. Assumption decides. Curiosity discovers. Welcome to the Quiet Impact Podcast, where introverted leaders and entrepreneurs learn to amplify their presence, profit from their purpose, and lead without compromising their peace. ========================== If this episode spoke to you, share it with another quiet leader and subscribe to the Quiet Impact Podcast. And if you’re looking for a grounded community for introverted women building with purpose, come explore The Introvert Achievers Network. =========================== 👉 Check out The Introvert Achievers Network: ===========================  👉 RESOURCES FOR ENTREPRENEURS:    ===========================  Join me, Stephanie Oden, executive coach, experienced corporate senior leader, entrepreneur, thought leader and bestselling author every week as my guests and I share real life experiences and valuable insights into how the introverted quiet achiever can confidently and successfully navigate life with full-time jobs, pursue career success and expand into entrepreneurship if that is their desire.  DISCLAIMERS AND DISCLOSURES: This description may contain affiliate links that allow you to find the items mentioned in this video and support the channel at no cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Thank you for your support.  Order your copy of Quiet Power: Guided Journal for the Introvert Achiever Connect with Us - www.stephanieoden.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/stephanieyoden Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/stephanieyoden Youtube: www.youtube.com/@quietimpactpodcast

  5. Aug 20

    Quiet Impact Podcast: You're Not Behind — You Just Haven't Met Her Yet

    Be Your Future Self NOW — A Midyear Reset  What if you stopped trying to BECOME your future self… and just started BEING her? In this episode, Stephanie Oden breaks down key insights from Dr. Benjamin Hardy's book, Be Your Future Self Now and show you how to apply them — especially if you're an introverted woman building something meaningful on the side. Plus, she gives you a simple 10-minute monthly reset exercise that could change the trajectory of your year. Courage before confidence. Movement before motivation. Let's go. Links: 📚 Book: Be Your Future Self Now by Dr. Benjamin Hardy – https://amzn.to/4xSO9qZ 📚 Quiet Power Journal - https://amzn.to/3UaN8fe 🔗 Let’s Goal App - https://introvertincomesystem.com/lghome 🔗 Join The Introvert Achievers Network (TIAN) 🔗 Turnkey Residual Income System =========================== If this episode spoke to you, share it with another quiet leader and subscribe to the Quiet Impact Podcast. And if you’re looking for a grounded community for introverted women building with purpose, come explore The Introvert Achievers Network. =========================== Join me, Stephanie Oden, executive coach, experienced corporate senior leader, entrepreneur, thought leader and bestselling author every week as my guests and I share real life experiences and valuable insights into how the introverted quiet achiever can confidently and successfully navigate life with full-time jobs, pursue career success and expand into entrepreneurship if that is their desire.  =========================== DISCLAIMERS AND DISCLOSURES: This description may contain affiliate links that allow you to find the items mentioned in this video and support the channel at no cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Thank you for your support. Order your copy of Quiet Power: Guided Journal for the Introvert Achiever Connect with Us - www.stephanieoden.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/stephanieyoden Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/stephanieyoden Youtube: www.youtube.com/@quietimpactpodcast

  6. Aug 6

    Quiet Impact Podcast: Why Belief Alone Won’t Grow Your Business

    "Belief without systems becomes frustration. Systems without community can become isolation.”  You don’t have to build a business that consumes your life to prove you’re serious. Believing in your vision is important, but belief alone will not grow a sustainable business. In this episode of the Quiet Impact Podcast, Stephanie Oden unpacks the three pillars every entrepreneur needs to create sustainable growth: Belief. Systems. Community. Belief gives you the courage to begin. Systems help you stop guessing and create momentum. Community gives you the encouragement, perspective, and accountability to stay the course. Stephanie also shares why capable, committed entrepreneurs often burn out. It is not always because they lack discipline or motivation. Sometimes, they are trying to solve a systems problem with more effort. You’ll learn: • Why belief alone cannot carry your business • How systems turn intention into consistent movement • Why introverted entrepreneurs need leverage, not more noise • How owned assets reduce dependence on constant effort • Why community is essential even when you know what to do • How Home Business Academy and The Introvert Achievers Network work together as an entrepreneurial ecosystem =========================== If this episode spoke to you, share it with another quiet leader and subscribe to the Quiet Impact Podcast. And if you’re looking for a grounded community for introverted women building with purpose, come explore The Introvert Achievers Network. =========================== 👉 Check out The Introvert Achievers Network =========================== 👉 HOME BUSINESS ACADEMY =========================== Join me, Stephanie Oden, executive coach, experienced corporate senior leader, entrepreneur, thought leader and bestselling author every week as my guests and I share real life experiences and valuable insights into how the introverted quiet achiever can confidently and successfully navigate life with full-time jobs, pursue career success and expand into entrepreneurship if that is their desire.  ===========================   DISCLAIMERS AND DISCLOSURES: This description may contain affiliate links that allow you to find the items mentioned in this video and support the channel at no cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Thank you for your support. Order your copy of Quiet Power: Guided Journal for the Introvert Achiever Connect with Us - www.stephanieoden.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/stephanieyoden Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/stephanieyoden Youtube: www.youtube.com/@quietimpactpodcast

  7. Jul 30

    Quiet Impact Podcast: Self-Leadership Habits Every Quiet Leader Needs

    "Self-leadership isn't about becoming someone else. It's about becoming more fully yourself." Most leadership advice focuses on how to lead other people. But what if the most important person you'll ever lead is yourself? In this episode of the Quiet Impact Podcast, Stephanie Oden shares self-leadership habits that help introverted leaders build confidence, reduce overwhelm, and lead with greater clarity without sacrificing their peace. If you've ever struggled with overthinking, second-guessing yourself, burnout, or feeling stuck in your business or leadership journey, this conversation is for you. Whether you're an introverted entrepreneur, leader, or professional, these habits will help you grow your influence while staying aligned with who you are. If this episode encouraged you, get notified on future episodes and share it with another thoughtful leader. =========================== If you’re looking for a grounded community for introverted women building with purpose, come explore The Introvert Achievers Network. 👉 Check out The Introvert Achievers Network =========================== RESOURCES FOR ENTREPRENEURS =========================== Join me, Stephanie Oden, executive coach, experienced corporate senior leader, entrepreneur, thought leader and bestselling author every week as my guests and I share real life experiences and valuable insights into how the introverted quiet achiever can confidently and successfully navigate life with full-time jobs, pursue career success and expand into entrepreneurship if that is their desire.  ===========================   DISCLAIMERS AND DISCLOSURES: This description may contain affiliate links that allow you to find the items mentioned in this video and support the channel at no cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Thank you for your support. Order your copy of Quiet Power: Guided Journal for the Introvert Achiever Connect with Us - www.stephanieoden.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/stephanieyoden Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/stephanieyoden Youtube: www.youtube.com/@quietimpactpodcast

  8. Jul 16

    Quiet Impact Podcast: Habits That Quietly Command Respect (No One Talks About These)

    Quiet leadership isn't about being the loudest — it's about the habits no one sees. In this episode, I break down 10 micro-habits that quietly command respect and build real authority. Connecting these habits to both leadership and entrepreneurship, revealing why success is less about personality and more about daily practice. You’ll learn: • The quiet habits that build trust and influence • Where introverts already have an advantage • Which habits require intentional development • How to cultivate these habits inside a supportive ecosystem This episode is a reminder that leadership is not about being seen more. It’s about showing up better. Make sure you follow for more episodes on introvert entrepreneurship, leadership development, online business systems, and quiet impact. =========================== READY TO BUILD YOUR LEADERSHIP + BUSINESS THE RIGHT WAY? If you’re ready to stop “trying” and start building with intention, structure, and support… 👉 Explore the Quiet Impact Business Path This is where leadership, identity, and income systems come together for introverted entrepreneurs and leaders who want sustainable growth without burnout. =========================== 👉 Check out The Introvert Achievers Network =========================== RESOURCES FOR ENTREPRENEURS: https://www.readysetengage.com =========================== Join me, Stephanie Oden, executive coach, experienced corporate senior leader, entrepreneur, thought leader and bestselling author every week as my guests and I share real life experiences and valuable insights into how the introverted quiet achiever can confidently and successfully navigate life with full-time jobs, pursue career success and expand into entrepreneurship if that is their desire.  ===========================   DISCLAIMERS AND DISCLOSURES: This description may contain affiliate links that allow you to find the items mentioned in this video and support the channel at no cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Thank you for your support. Order your copy of Quiet Power: Guided Journal for the Introvert Achiever Connect with Us - www.stephanieoden.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/stephanieyoden Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/stephanieyoden Youtube: www.youtube.com/@quietimpactpodcast

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Nurturing the introvert's journey to more influence, impact and income. It’s not easy being an introvert in a world that’s noisy. And yet, those of us who are - we are the quiet achievers.  A combination of deeply introverted and very daring.  We are not boring or shy. We are introverts,  artists, lovers, dreamers, fighters, leaders, achievers, world changers. Introverted AF - F Join me, Stephanie Oden, executive coach, experienced corporate senior leader, entrepreneur, thought leader and bestselling author every week as my guests and I share real life experiences and valuable insights into how the introverted quiet achiever can confidently and successfully navigate life with full-time jobs, pursue career success and expand into entrepreneurship if that is their desire. Stay connected: http://www.inspiring2impact.com/Success Pillars for Quiet Achievers: www.SuccessPillarsForQuietAchievers.com