The Introvert Leader

Austin Hopkins
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Build confidence. Take risks. Make an impact. The Introvert Leader Podcast shows professionals how to grow, lead with confidence, and stand out without selling out. Hosted by Austin Hopkins, each episode breaks down the real challenges of leadership, career growth, and big career moments without fluff or corporate buzzwords. New episodes every other Wednesday. Subscribe and start leading your career on your terms. For inquiries, contact: theintrovertleader@gmail.com

  1. Oct 14

    I’ll Be Back Oct 28

    Taking this week off. House leak, and I'm under the weather. Not the conditions for a good episode. I'll be back on October 28 with a full episode.

  2. Sep 30

    The CEO of Airbnb Hates 1:1s. Here's Why He's Wrong.

    Brian Chesky, Airbnb's CEO, says 1:1s are a waste of time. He's wrong. In this episode, I break down exactly where he misses the point and what great 1:1s actually look like. Timestamps 1:28 – Who Is Brian Chesky: The CEO and co-founder of Airbnb, worth 11 billion, with nearly 10k employees. 1:45 – The Clip: Brian shares why he thinks 1:1s are a bad idea. Original Clip: https://www.instagram.com/reel/Dcn4yyfjlws/?stkn=N3JyNG1mZ2lxZGx2 3:07 – Why He's Wrong: 4 reasons Chesky is dead wrong about 1:1s. 7:30 – Challenge: Audit your 1:1s. Are they for you or your employee? Mastering 1:1 Meetings Episode https://www.buzzsprout.com/2115517/episodes/13415849 Career & Leadership Coaching Want a better career? Clients who work with us earn 57% more and get promoted 3x faster on average. Book your free career clarity call here. Free Resources Take the free Career Fulfillment quiz: HereThe Brag Sheet (free Career Win Tracker): Here Introvert Leader Newsletter (Confidence Blueprint Course Waitlist) Get the free confidence guide & biweekly updates: Here Engage New episodes drop every other Wednesday. Be sure to subscribe.Send in your career, leadership, or self-development questions and I’ll answer them on air.Email: theintrovertleader@gmail.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/austinchopkinsYouTube: ​Austin HopkinsCareer Coaching: www.sts-coaching.com

  3. Sep 16

    Stop Caring So Much

    Why do you care so much about work? Why do you let it overtake every aspect of your life? Does caring more mean a better career? In this episode I'm going off script talking about why we care too much at work and what we can do about it. Timestamps 1:53 – Caring Too Much Is a Lie: Hard work alone rarely translates to more money or faster promotions. 3:39 – Even Value Exchange: Are you giving more to your company than you are getting back? 5:11 – Risks of Caring Too Much: I started losing my hair because of work stress. This became the wake-up call I needed.  7:27 – Challenge: Ask yourself 2 questions. Will worrying about this detail change anything for my career? Can I choose not to care for the promise of less stress? Career & Leadership Coaching Want a better career? Clients who work with us earn 57% more and get promoted 3x faster on average: Book your free career clarity call here. Free Resources Take the free Career Fulfillment quiz: HereThe Brag Sheet (free Career Win Tracker): Here Introvert Leader Newsletter (Confidence Blueprint Course Waitlist) Get the free confidence guide & biweekly updates: Here Engage New episodes drop every other Wednesday. Be sure to subscribe.Send in your career, leadership, or self-development questions and I’ll answer them on air.Email: theintrovertleader@gmail.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/austinchopkinsYouTube: ​Austin HopkinsCareer Coaching: www.sts-coaching.com

  4. Sep 2

    Stop Surviving Reorgs. Start Winning Them

    So you are going through a reorg now what? Everyone is worried about their job. But a golden opportunity is hiding in plain sight. In this episode, I cover how to jump ahead of your peers during a reorg. Timestamps 2:33 – Don’t Resist: You can’t fight a reorg. Just embrace it. 5:58 – Reinvent Yourself: Use your reorg as a chance to break bad habits and take risks. 10:28 – Build Trust With New Leadership: The faster you build trust, the further you move up.  12:47 – Be a Vision Translator: Become a key influencer of the reorg and watch what it does to your career.  15:35 – Challenge: Ask yourself 3 questions. What is senior leadership trying to accomplish? Where is there currently a gap? What could I personally do to fill the gap? Career & Leadership Coaching Want a better career? Clients who work with us earn 57% more and get promoted 3x faster on average: Book your free career clarity call here. Free Resources Take the free Career Fulfillment quiz: HereThe Brag Sheet (free Career Win Tracker): Here Introvert Leader Newsletter (Confidence Blueprint Course Waitlist) Get the free confidence guide & biweekly updates: Here Engage New episodes drop every other Wednesday. Be sure to subscribe.Send in your career, leadership, or self-development questions and I’ll answer them on air.Email: theintrovertleader@gmail.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/austinchopkinsYouTube: ​Austin HopkinsCareer Coaching: www.sts-coaching.com

  5. Aug 19

    The Real Reason You Feel Stuck at Work

    You are stuck in a job you don't like. You're stuck at a company that doesn't fit your values. You're stuck on a path that doesn't feel right anymore. Being stuck feels heavy, but you may not know it yet; there is a way out. In this episode im sharing my 3-step framework for getting unstuck. Timestamps 2:25 – Figure Out Why You Feel Stuck: Sunk cost fallacy? Comfort? Fear? 4:50 – Decide If It’s Worth Changing: Until you decide to change your situation, nothing changes.  7:15 – Fully Commit: Committing to getting unstuck is what makes it actually happen.  12:10 – Challenge: Name the reason you're stuck. Then ask yourself if you'd choose this path again if you started from zero.  Free Resources Take the free Career Fulfillment quiz: HereThe Brag Sheet (free Career Win Tracker): HereIntrovert Leader Newsletter (Confidence Blueprint Course Waitlist) Get the free confidence guide & biweekly updates: HereCareer & Leadership Coaching Want a better career? Clients who work with us earn 57% more and get promoted 3x faster on average: Book your free career clarity call here. Engage New episodes drop every other Wednesday. Be sure to subscribe.Send in your career, leadership, or self-development questions and I’ll answer them on air.Email: theintrovertleader@gmail.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/austinchopkinsYouTube: ​Austin HopkinsCareer Coaching: www.sts-coaching.com

  6. Aug 5

    3 Things Making You Look Junior at Work (And How to Stop)

    Have you ever noticed when someone looks junior at work? They seem like a kid trying to sit at the grown-up table. Acting junior can seriously derail your career. In this episode, I share the 3 things that make you look junior and what to do instead. Timestamps 2:00 – Why Looking Junior Is Holding You Back: Looking junior keeps you stuck, making less money, and working on less important work.  3:53 – Sharing Too Much Detail: Curate what you share to fit the audience. 6:18 – Not Prepared For On-the-Spot Situations: Every moment counts, so a little prep goes a long way. 9:00 – Overly Emotional: Big reactions don't have a place at work.  11:54 – Challenge: Watch the people around you and label when they look junior.    Introvert Leader Newsletter (Confidence Blueprint Course Waitlist) Get the free confidence guide & biweekly updates: HereCareer & Leadership Coaching Want a better career? Clients who work with us earn 57% more and get promoted 3x faster on average: Book your free career clarity call here.Free Resources The Brag Sheet (free Career Win Tracker): HereTake the free Career Fulfillment quiz: HereEngage New episodes drop every other Wednesday. Be sure to subscribe.Send in your career, leadership, or self-development questions and I’ll answer them on air.Email: theintrovertleader@gmail.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/austinchopkinsYouTube: ​Austin HopkinsCareer Coaching: www.sts-coaching.com

  7. Jul 22

    Your Boss Sucks. Here's What To Do About It

    Toxic bosses are impossible to avoid. They drain your energy, kill your confidence, and make every day feel like survival mode. In this episode, I'm talking about 4 of the worst types of bosses and how to deal with them. Timestamps 2:40 – The Fear Monger: They use fear and control to get results.  4:35 – Absent Manager: You never see them unless they need something.  6:28 – The Jealous Manager: They compete with you instead of rooting for you. 8:43 – Incompetent Sheep: Corporate robot without a backbone.     Introvert Leader Newsletter (Confidence Blueprint Course Waitlist) Get the free confidence guide & biweekly updates: HereCareer & Leadership Coaching Want a better career? Clients who work with us earn 57% more and get promoted 3x faster on average: Book your free career clarity call here.Free Resources The Brag Sheet (free Career Win Tracker): HereTake the free Career Fulfillment quiz: HereEngage New episodes drop every other Wednesday. Be sure to subscribe.Send in your career, leadership, or self-development questions and I’ll answer them on air.Email: theintrovertleader@gmail.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/austinchopkinsYouTube: ​Austin HopkinsCareer Coaching: www.sts-coaching.com

  8. Jul 8

    The Career Questions ChatGPT Can't Answer

    ChatGPT can't solve your nuanced career problems. But I can. In this episode, I tackle four real questions from real people who are scared, stuck, and not sure what to do next. My honest answers, no fluff.  Timestamps 1:56 – How Do You Get Over The Constant Fear of Being Fired?: Irrational fears cause more harm than you imagine.  4:27 – How To Know If You Have What It Takes to Be a Senior Leader?: You are asking the wrong question. 7:20 – What Was The Exact Moment You Stopped Treating Minor Corporate Inconveniences As Life-or-Death Emergencies?: My boss called me on my honeymoon. This was the last straw. 10:25 – Is Anyone Else Terrified They Stayed In a Stable Career Too Long and Now Feel Completely Trapped? You aren't trapped if you can change at any moment.     Introvert Leader Newsletter (Confidence Blueprint Course Waitlist) Get the free confidence guide & biweekly updates: HereCareer & Leadership Coaching Want a better career? Clients who work with us earn 57% more and get promoted 3x faster on average: Book your free career clarity call here.Free Resources The Brag Sheet (free Career Win Tracker): HereTake the free Career Fulfillment quiz: HereEngage New episodes drop every other Wednesday. Be sure to subscribe.Send in your career, leadership, or self-development questions and I’ll answer them on air.Email: theintrovertleader@gmail.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/austinchopkinsYouTube: ​Austin HopkinsCareer Coaching: www.sts-coaching.com

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Build confidence. Take risks. Make an impact. The Introvert Leader Podcast shows professionals how to grow, lead with confidence, and stand out without selling out. Hosted by Austin Hopkins, each episode breaks down the real challenges of leadership, career growth, and big career moments without fluff or corporate buzzwords. New episodes every other Wednesday. Subscribe and start leading your career on your terms. For inquiries, contact: theintrovertleader@gmail.com

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  • Creator
    Austin Hopkins
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    99
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 The Introvert Leader
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