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The Ambitious Introvert® is the leading growth and development podcast for the estimated 56% of us who recharge by going inwards. Our purpose is to help you manage your social battery and Own Your Energy®, so you can reach your true potential in your business, career and life.Each week my guests and I will be sharing tips, tricks and hacks on how to build your resilience, master your mindset and cultivate self-leadership - skills that’ll help you reach your goals without trying to be someone you’re not

We’ll also be sharing valuable lessons and insights from our own personal experience, all focussed on one thing - helping you Own YOUR Energy to reach your potential

The Ambitious Introvert® Podcast Emma-Louise Parkes

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    • 5.0 • 31 Ratings

The Ambitious Introvert® is the leading growth and development podcast for the estimated 56% of us who recharge by going inwards. Our purpose is to help you manage your social battery and Own Your Energy®, so you can reach your true potential in your business, career and life.Each week my guests and I will be sharing tips, tricks and hacks on how to build your resilience, master your mindset and cultivate self-leadership - skills that’ll help you reach your goals without trying to be someone you’re not

We’ll also be sharing valuable lessons and insights from our own personal experience, all focussed on one thing - helping you Own YOUR Energy to reach your potential

    Neuroplasticity, Habit Change and Saying ‘No’ to People Pleasing with Dr Clare Emma Wild

    Neuroplasticity, Habit Change and Saying ‘No’ to People Pleasing with Dr Clare Emma Wild

    Habits are the foundation of success - unless the ones that are deeply ingrained are actually exhausting you. People pleasing became such an automatic response for this week’s podcast guest, Dr Clare Emma Wild, that it became hard for her brain to even recognize she was doing it!


    Clare is ​​an academically certified and internationally accredited coach who’s passionate about helping Quiet Leaders to overcome imposter syndrome and people-pleasing. She also happens to be a long term client of mine, so in this episode she’s not only sharing her expertise, but also her own growth journey of becoming a coach and growing her business as an Ambitious Introvert.


    We chat about:
    Clare’s first experience with The Ambitious Introvert® Podcast, and what it’s like to 180º from being a listener to a guestHer decades-long experience with people pleasing, which led to multiple burnouts, but ultimately set her on the path to what she’s doing todayWhy so many sensitive, empathic leaders try to avoid negative emotions, and how Clare’s somatic method of coaching supports clients in ‘feeling’ them insteadWhy habit change required repetition, and Clare’s own experience of this in her own development journeyWhy the ‘no is a complete sentence’ advice may do some people pleasers more harm than goodClare’s incredibly simple tip for Owning her Energy (and it came from me!)

    CONNECT WITH CLARE:
    LinkedIn
    Website
    Free Resource: How to Say No Confidently (even when it feels scary) 


    CONNECT WITH EMMA-LOUISE

    Website: https://theambitiousintrovert.com/
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmalouparkes/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmalouparkes

    Sign up to receive my monthly Introverts Only digest, delivering all the best introvert-friendly resources straight to your inbox, minus the scroll here

    PREMIUM SUPPORT

    Interested in working with me 1:1? Schedule your no-obligation Connection Call today!

    • 51 min
    Solitude for Success - Rediscovering Your Strengths with Melissa Unsell-Smith

    Solitude for Success - Rediscovering Your Strengths with Melissa Unsell-Smith

    How often do you TRULY take time alone? While the idea is blissful to most of us introverts it can also be tough to turn inwards and be honest about what you want from life - as today’s podcast guest Melissa Unsell-Smith discovered.


    Melissa is a serial entrepreneur, 2 x tech founder and most recently the brain behind Catalytic Icon, a community that helps women create ‘authentic connections and dreamy lifestyles’. It was one of Melissa’s ‘solitude retreats’ that enabled her to reconnect with her lifelong strengths and create the community. Tune in to hear more about that, and also:


    How a part time student job led Melissa to a life of entrepreneurshipWhy an experience with burnout in 2018 changed everything for herThe importance of time alone, and protecting our energy so we can do our best workWhy morning routines down have to be a chore (and how to make them spacious and luxurious instead)Why rarity is a good thing, and how to use it to your advantage when it comes to your personality type

    CONNECT WITH MELISSA
    https://www.catalyticicon.com/
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissaunsell-smith/


    CONNECT WITH EMMA-LOUISE

    Website: https://theambitiousintrovert.com/
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmalouparkes/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmalouparkes

    Sign up to receive my monthly Introverts Only digest, delivering all the best introvert-friendly resources straight to your inbox, minus the scroll here

    PREMIUM SUPPORT

    Interested in working with me 1:1? Schedule your no-obligation Connection Call today!

    • 41 min
    Quiet and Strong: Productivity the Introverted Way with David Hall

    Quiet and Strong: Productivity the Introverted Way with David Hall

    If you’ve ever felt that traditional productivity rhetoric actually made you less efficient (and way more drained) you’re not alone!


    When Quiet and Strong founder David Hall dived into the topic he found that it definitely wasn’t catering to introverts. He’s since written a book on the subject and launched a podcast to support introverts in working in a way that works FOR them, not against.


    Tune in to hear us discuss:
    How David discovered his introversion over timeWhat he believes are the often-overlooked strengths of introvertsWhy common time management and productivity advice is severely lacking in supporting us (and what we actually need instead)Our personal takes on the societal factors that affect both genders in embracing their introversion (and hear just how different our viewpoints are) 

    This episode backs up everything I preach about introversion being energetic needs, and not traits - I know all you’ll appreciate David’s insights.


    CONNECT WITH DAVID
    Website: quietandstrong.com
    Podcast: quietandstrong.com/podcast
    Book: https://quietandstrong.com/book/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quiet_and_strong/
    X: https://twitter.com/quietandstrong
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-hall-9466a1143/


    CONNECT WITH EMMA-LOUISE

    Website: https://theambitiousintrovert.com/
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmalouparkes/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmalouparkes

    Sign up to receive my monthly Introverts Only digest, delivering all the best introvert-friendly resources straight to your inbox, minus the scroll here

    PREMIUM SUPPORT

    Interested in working with me 1:1? Schedule your no-obligation Connection Call today!

    • 26 min
    Cozy Catch-Up Time: Sharing my Life and Business Updates!

    Cozy Catch-Up Time: Sharing my Life and Business Updates!

    It’s been far too long since I’ve shared what’s been going on for me personally, and behind the scenes at The Ambitious Introvert® - and the download stats tell me you LOVE these types of episodes! So here’s all the news…


    Listen in to hear about:


    What’s happened since I closed all my business programs down last yearMy anti-industry stance on private coachingWhy my November was very un-introvert friendly (and why I was totally ok with that)The health challenges that I’ve had since DecemberWhy February has been incredibly busy (and the exciting things I have planned in March to make up for it)What my numerology has taught me for 2024What’s cooking behind the scenes here in terms of marketing and services Grab a drink, get comfortable, and join me for this episode like you’d catch up with an old friend!


    CONNECT WITH EMMA-LOUISE

    Website: https://theambitiousintrovert.com/
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmalouparkes/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmalouparkes

    Sign up to receive my monthly Introverts Only digest, delivering all the best introvert-friendly resources straight to your inbox, minus the scroll here

    PREMIUM SUPPORT

    Interested in working with me 1:1? Schedule your no-obligation Connection Call today!

    • 20 min
    Rest Without Sacrifice: Designing Your Schedule around Your Priorities with Jordan Gill

    Rest Without Sacrifice: Designing Your Schedule around Your Priorities with Jordan Gill

    Are you clear on your priorities? And, if so, are you protecting your time and energy to really focus on them?

    Whether you’re a busy exec or an empire-building entrepreneur, it can be all too easy to lose sight of what’s important during the day-to-day busyness of life. This week on the podcast I’m joined by Jordan Gill, founder of Systems Saved Me®, who has become an expert in creating a life and business to suit her limited energy. 

    As a chronic illness sufferer, a projector and a someone who dips into the introverted end of the spectrum, Jordan knows all too well how critical it is to Own Your Energy® for sustainable success - and celebrating 8 years in business this year shows she really walks her talk.


    Tune in to hear us chat about:
    What is means to be ‘energy limited’Knowing what’s important to you, and prioritising that firstOvercoming judgement from others when making decisions that work for your energySeasons of businesses and careers - why you may need to pull back after a period of pushHow decisions get easier with the wisdom of experienceHow Jordan uses a surprising marketing strategy that many introverts avoid (with great results)Saying no to ‘good’ opportunities for the sake of your energy (and why keeping control of your calendar is key for introverts) This was such a special conversation, where we managed to cover a broad range of topics but go deep on them too - I know you’re going to enjoy it!



    EPISODE RESOURCES
    The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman
    Fairplay Book and Cards


    CONNECT WITH JORDAN
    Website
    Instagram
    Podcast


    CONNECT WITH EMMA-LOUISE

    Website: https://theambitiousintrovert.com/
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmalouparkes/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmalouparkes

    Sign up to receive my monthly Introverts Only digest, delivering all the best introvert-friendly resources straight to your inbox, minus the scroll here

    PREMIUM SUPPORT

    Interested in working with me 1:1? Schedule your no-obligation Connection Call today!

    • 55 min
    What To Do When You Feel Like You’re Failing

    What To Do When You Feel Like You’re Failing

    When you have big goals and dreams and feel like they’re a long way out of reach, it’s hard NOT to get discouraged.
    The flip side of being ambitious is that we also feel frustrated when we feel like we’re failing (though as I remind my clients we never really are failing - we’re simply getting closer to the dream incrementally!)


    In this episode I’m sharing what I do when those thoughts creep in - and providing you with some actionable tips to flip ‘I’m failing!’ into ‘I’m a step closer every day!’

    Episode Resources:

    The Gap and The Gain Book



    CONNECT WITH EMMA-LOUISE

    Website: https://theambitiousintrovert.com/
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmalouparkes/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmalouparkes

    Sign up to receive my monthly Introverts Only digest, delivering all the best introvert-friendly resources straight to your inbox, minus the scroll here

    PREMIUM SUPPORT

    Interested in working with me 1:1? Schedule your no-obligation Connection Call today!

    • 20 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
31 Ratings

31 Ratings

Amy Schield ,

Relatable and actionable tips for introverts

The Ambitious Introvert Podcast is a great source of insights and perspective that I haven't found anywhere else. Emma-Louise and her guests are relatable, compassionate, refreshingly honest, and provide a wealth of information and advice on how to navigate the online business world as an introvert.

Stephanie Morrow ,

So REAL and relatable!

As a new(ish) entrepreneur it is refreshing to hear someone in the coaching industry who is genuine! Emma-Louise has amazing experts on her show who get into the realness of business. It doesn’t feel fake and the knowledge shared gets your brain fired up with ideas ready to implement. If you are an introvertreprenur this pod cast has to be on your weekly list.

Conscious_Marketing_&_PR ,

Very inspiring!

Emma have an amazingly contagious energy! She's so cheerful and fun. Very inspiring and informative, offering the opportunity to look at new perspectives in business and exploring new strategies.

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