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. 5h ago

    A Letter From Your Boss (Things They Think But Never Say)

    Your boss is thinking stuff they just can’t say. Until you can understand your boss, you’ll never get the career you want. In this episode, I step into your boss’s shoes and say the uncomfortable stuff out loud, the things they’ve been thinking but would never tell you. Timestamps :53 – The Letter From Your Boss: I wrote you a letter as your boss. It might be weird to hear, but you need to hear it 5:26 – Challenge: Did something in that letter hit close to home? Use it to have one honest conversation with your boss this week. 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  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

  2. Oct 28

    5 Senior Level Communication Mistakes You Don’t Know You’re Making

    Most people never learn how to communicate at the senior level. When you make these mistakes, you create doubt and put a target on your back. In this episode Im sharing the top 5 senior-level mistakes and how to avoid them.  Timestamps 2:01 – You're Sharing Too Much Detail: More detail doesn't make you look smarter. It just makes it harder and slower for the people around you.  3:17 – You Bring Problems Without Solutions:  A problem without a possible solution is lazy.  4:52 – You Panic When Things Go Wrong: It's ok to be overwhelmed; it's not cool to panic. 7:04 – You Care Too Much About Being Right: Being right should never replace the company's vision.  9:07 – You Talk More Than You Listen: Nothing good comes from talking more than you need to. 11:10 – Challenge: Do an audit of your communication. How many of these mistakes have you made in the last month?  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  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. 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.

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

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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
    101
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 The Introvert Leader
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