The Awfully Quiet Podcast Hannah Schmidt

Join me on this solo episode where I share a bit of a personal life and career update.
I’ll talk about some job and career news, and how things are finally clicking in my corporate job.
On a personal note, I’m talking about a long overdue trip back to California, where I once lived for six months and can’t wait to be back down memory lane.
Finally, I got a big personal event come up this summer: I’m getting married. And guess what: The girl who keeps talking about unconventional careers has actually had quite a bit of trouble planning a wedding that is a bit out of the ordinary.
If this episode resonates with you, I’d love to hear from you!
Send me a message @awfullyquietpodcast, I‘d love to hear your thoughts & questions!
Hannah Schmidt (Host):
Awfully Quiet Podcast
Subtle Careers

In this episode, I am joined by Heather Elkington, my go-to leadership speaker, coach, and writer with a remarkable career story. From starting out at Harrods to building and selling a £2 million business, Heather's journey is all about learning on the fly and growing into an inspiring, high-performing leader.
Heather and I dive into what it means to step into leadership roles early in your career and how to lead authentically, especially as introverts. We're answering the big question: "Can introverts be great leaders, too?", and Heather offers a refreshing perspective with some unexpected leadership skills and career insights that introverts naturally bring to the table.
With her unconventional career path and fresh take on leadership, Heather's story is sure to spark something in anyone considering a leadership role. Join us for an honest conversation, full of leadership wisdom and killer career take-aways.
Heather Elkington (Guest):
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leadershipheather/
Subscribe to Heather's Newsletter: https://www.inthemakingleadership.com/

Hannah Schmidt (Host):
Awfully Quiet Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/awfullyquietpodcast/
Subtle Careers: https://www.instagram.com/subtlecareers/

If you’re tired of getting career advice that feels like a door slamming shut in front of you, this episode is for you.
This week, we’re covering three pieces of typical GenX career advice that I want you to stop beating yourself up about. We delve into why GenX career advice often falls short for introverted personalities and how you can start to discern between career advice that is tough to hear, but relevant, and career advice that you should challenge.
We're not here to bash GenX; instead, we offer a fresh perspective. Stick around for a surprising piece of helpful GenX advice and find out why we're integrating more GenZ insights into future episodes.
Hannah Schmidt (Host):
Awfully Quiet Podcast
Subtle Careers

I got to chat with Ben Harris about what's holding you back from truly being seen at work.
Ben is known as @thefearguy, he is a fear alchemist and intuitive guide. In this episode, we delve into the topic of fear, common misconceptions and why it is actually not recommended to "feel the fear and do it anyway".
We specifically touch on the fear of being seen in the workplace and how we often fail to see what lies beneath this fear - and thus the *real* actions we need to take to overcome it. Ben provides you with powerful question prompts to lean into your fears and ultimately, the tools to move through them.
Tune into this episode for a whole new perspective on overcoming fears and being seen in the workplace.
Ben Harris (Guest):
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.fear.guy/
Work with Ben: https://calendly.com/benharris
Hannah Schmidt (Host):
Awfully Quiet Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/awfullyquietpodcast/
Subtle Careers: https://www.instagram.com/subtlecareers/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hannahssosa

Get ready for your next job interview without the overwhelm. 3-Day Interview Prep is officially live, and for the next three days, we're offering a significant early bird bonus to celebrate the launch.
Tune into this episode for an exclusive sneak peek into a sample lesson of the program, tailored especially for introverts like yourself.
3-Day Interview Prep is an introvert-friendly self-learning program to help you make a lasting impression and show up confidently in your next job interview.
3-DAY INTERVIEW PREP: https://subtlecareers.thrivecart.com/3-day-interview-prep/?coupon=EARLYBIRD3
Hannah Schmidt (Host):
Awfully Quiet Podcast
Subtle Careers
TikTok

I got to chat with Cassandra Muscara about her story of experiencing burnout in corporate. As a Resilience Coach and former VP in Corporate, Cassandra's journey is particularly unconventional because she didn't leave her corporate job to heal from burnout; she managed to do so while still working in the corporate world. 
If you're keen to build more capacity for the things you love in your career and avoid burn out, this episode is for you.
We delve into the topic of resilience and how there is healthy resilience, and toxic resilience. Cassandra is a badass champion for weaving spiritual practices, such as mindful breathing & yoga, into the corporate experience, and has built a whole business geared to support corporate leaders in expanding their capacity and resilience, minus the burnout.
She offers a wealth of tips and fresh perspectives that challenge conventional wisdom, making her insights priceless for anyone navigating the challenges of modern work culture, daily stresses and overwhelm.
Cassandra Muscara (Guest):
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrivewithcass/
Work with Cassandra: https://stan.store/thrivewithcass
Hannah Schmidt (Host):
Awfully Quiet Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/awfullyquietpodcast/
Subtle Careers: https://www.instagram.com/subtlecareers/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hannahssosa