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A bite-sized podcast about traveling while running a business and being an introvert.
Not knowing what introversion was until my 30s, I feel that I wasted some of my early years by not really understanding myself. An inspiration for my business is that I want to help others understand themselves better, earlier on in their careers and their lives. Introversion is a very misunderstood area – introverts can suffer mentally and physically because people typecast them or act negatively towards them. It’s not nice to be trapped in a little box. When you label somebody, they tend to act like that label, which stops people from achieving their true potential. I don’t let being an introvert define me, I let it guide me.
If you are looking for some career coaching or just want to reach out
contact me at janice@thecareerintrovert.com

The Traveling Introvert The Career Introvert

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    • 4.1 • 7 Ratings

A bite-sized podcast about traveling while running a business and being an introvert.
Not knowing what introversion was until my 30s, I feel that I wasted some of my early years by not really understanding myself. An inspiration for my business is that I want to help others understand themselves better, earlier on in their careers and their lives. Introversion is a very misunderstood area – introverts can suffer mentally and physically because people typecast them or act negatively towards them. It’s not nice to be trapped in a little box. When you label somebody, they tend to act like that label, which stops people from achieving their true potential. I don’t let being an introvert define me, I let it guide me.
If you are looking for some career coaching or just want to reach out
contact me at janice@thecareerintrovert.com

    Choosing Your Ideal Planning Day

    Choosing Your Ideal Planning Day

    Primary Topic: Importance of Planning Your Week
    - Benefits of using Friday as a planning day
    - Reflect on past week's accomplishments and areas for improvement
    - Set clear goals and priorities for the upcoming week
    - Unwind and recharge over the weekend
    - Brain dump to start Monday with a clear head
    - Advantages of using Sunday as a planning day
    - Start the week with clarity and purpose
    - Identify potential roadblocks and conflicts ahead of time
    - Create a sense of control and reduce stress levels
    - Pros of using Monday as a planning day
    - Capitalize on fresh energy at the beginning of the work week
    - Address urgent matters from the weekend
    - Align goals and tasks with the week's objectives
    Primary Topic: Effective Strategies for Planning Days
    - Effective strategies for a Friday planning day
    - Carve out uninterrupted time for planning
    - Review ongoing projects and deadlines
    - Prepare a comprehensive to-do list
    - Block out time for important work in the following week
    - Useful tips for a Sunday planning day
    - Find a quiet space for reflection and strategizing
    - Review personal and professional commitments
    - Prioritize self-care activities for work-life balance
    - Techniques for effective Monday planning
    - Start the day early for maximum productivity
    - Conduct a brief review of emails and messages
    - Set realistic expectations and adjust plans and tasks accordingly
    Primary Topic: Personalizing Your Planning Day
    - Reflect on energy levels throughout the week
    - Considering specific commitments and recurring meetings
    - Aligning planning day with motivation and focus levels
    - Experimenting with different days and methods to impact productivity and well-being
    Primary Topic: Conclusion and Call to Action
    - Encouraging experimentation with different planning days
    - Highlighting the impact on productivity, mindset, and well-being
    - Suggests taking time to find the ideal planning day for individual needs

    • 5 min
    Career Conversations with Stacy Brookman

    Career Conversations with Stacy Brookman

    Women leaders who want to eliminate imposter syndrome leverage Stacy Brookman and her confident leadership coaching to clarify their power skills and confidently command their seat at the table. She’s a women’s leadership coach, a conference speaker, and the founder of Real Life Resilience. Take the What’s Your Leadership Kryptonite? Quiz: https://www.realliferesilience.com/quiz
    Social media links
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacybrookman/

    Link to website
    https://www.realliferesilience.com

    Primary Topic: Introversion and Leadership
    - Definition of introversion and how it relates to gaining and draining energy
    - How introversion can coexist with being an amazing leader
    - Cultivation of leaders at any age and the role of upbringing and experiences
    Primary Topic: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
    - Work focused on helping women leaders overcome imposter syndrome
    - The indicators of hidden imposter syndrome, such as people-pleasing and perfectionism
    - The development of internal confidence after overcoming imposter syndrome
    Primary Topic: Career Journey as an Introvert
    - Starting at a corporation in the insurance industry from a low level
    - Personal development and acquiring a degree while working in a male-dominated environment
    - The role of imposter syndrome in the career journey
    Primary Topic: Thought Ladders and Emotional Management
    - The use of thought ladders as a practice to improve confidence and leadership
    - The importance of managing emotions and the misconception that coaching conflicts with therapy
    - Importance of understanding and managing emotions for everyone, not just those in therapy
    Primary Topic: Self-Care and Recharging as an Introvert
    - The preferred method of recharging: taking a bubble bath with a good book in a peaceful setting
    - The role of self-care in maintaining energy levels and mental well-being for introverts
    Primary Topic: Personal Philosophy and Social Media Presence
    - The primary platform for networking and sharing resources: LinkedIn
    - The availability of free resources such as the thought ladder guide on real life resilience.com
    - Be open to messaging and provide resources to those who reach out
    Primary Topic: Light-hearted Conversation
    - The playful question of whether a hot dog is a sandwich
    - Engaging in humor and light-hearted discussions in professional conversations
    - A lighthearted end to the podcast with details about where to find more information about the guest
    This comprehensive sequence captures the key topics and subtopics covered in the podcast episode. Each primary topic and its associated subtopics provide a detailed overview of the conversation between the host and guest.

    • 16 min
    Finding Balance Beyond Work

    Finding Balance Beyond Work

    Primary Topic: Importance of Balancing Work and Personal Life
    - Lewis Hamilton's Experience
    - Balancing work and personal interests
    - Benefits of pursuing other activities outside of work
    - Effect of Overwhelming Workload
    - Impact on creativity and thinking abilities
    - Need for diversity in activities to stimulate the mind
    - Productivity and Rest
    - Acknowledging the productivity of rest
    - The significance of nurturing creativity outside of work
    - Hobbies and Creativity
    - The value of engaging in hobbies for joy and creativity
    - Encouraging creativity regardless of perceived talent
    - Challenging Self-Limiting Beliefs
    - Overcoming childhood beliefs about creativity
    - Embracing different forms of creativity
    - Taking Action
    - Encouragement to engage in a creative activity
    - Evaluating the impact on work after engaging in a creative pursuit

    • 5 min
    Leveraging Social Proof for Career Success

    Leveraging Social Proof for Career Success

    Primary Topic: Importance of Having a Support System
    Sub-topics:
    - Having a virtual support system, especially as an introvert
    - The benefits of having champions and a fan club in your corner
    - The power of social proof in career advancement
    - Building and maintaining reciprocal relationships for social proof
    - Being a champion for others and the significance of reciprocity
    Primary Topic: Expanding Your Network and Seeking Diverse Connections
    Sub-topics:
    - Seeking connections both within and outside of your industry
    - The importance of seeking diverse perspectives and new ideas
    - Engaging in non-work related activities to make personal connections and expand your network
    Primary Topic: Communication and Clarity in Seeking Opportunities
    Sub-topics:
    - Communicating your career goals and intentions clearly
    - Being open to opportunities and making your intentions known
    - Reciprocity in seeking and offering support to others
    These are the primary topics and sub-topics covered in the transcript that can be used to outline the content for the podcast episode.

    • 5 min
    Understanding the Science of Habits

    Understanding the Science of Habits

    Primary Topic: Understanding Habits
    - Definition of a habit
    - Components of a habit loop (cue, routine, reward)
    - Importance of understanding the habit cycle
    Primary Topic: Forming Positive Habits
    - Starting small and building on simplicity
    - Pairing new habits with existing ones
    - Utilizing the power of rewards
    - The impact of immediate gratification on habit formation
    Primary Topic: Breaking Bad Habits
    - Identifying the triggers for bad habits
    - Substituting the bad habit with a healthier alternative
    - The importance of consistency, patience, and grace in breaking old habits
    - The process of changing how one thinks and shaping identity through habits
    Primary Topic: Taking Action
    - Encouragement to take the first step in forming positive habits and breaking bad ones

    • 5 min
    Career Conversations with Emily Cox

    Career Conversations with Emily Cox

    Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor offering therapy sessions for children, teens, and young adults.
    Focus on supporting children working through big feelings, adolescents navigating transitions, and emerging adults exploring identity.
    Helping those who feel stuck, misunderstood, or unheard find their voice and use it with confidence.
    Social media links
    @larkspur_therapy on instagram
    @larkspurtherapy on Facebook

    Link to website
    www.larkspurtherapy.com

    Primary Topic: Introversion and Energy Management
    - Understanding introversion and its effects on energy levels
    - How introversion affects energy and connection with oneself
    - Managing energy levels in relation to work and personal life
    - Dispelling myths and misconceptions about introversion and energy management
    - Addressing misconceptions and stereotypes in the mental health field
    - Importance of individualized approaches to therapy and mental health care
    Primary Topic: Career and Work Experience
    - Transitioning into the mental health field
    - Background and various experiences before entering the role of a licensed therapist
    - The importance of previous work experiences and their influence on the current role
    - The impact of diverse work experiences on professional development and personal growth
    - Lessons learned from previous work experiences and their relevance to the current role and career path
    - Navigating challenges and staying motivated as a therapist
    - The value of taking on new challenges and overcoming fears in professional development
    - Using past experiences to navigate career challenges in the mental health field
    Primary Topic: Self-Care and Boundaries
    - Importance of self-care and setting boundaries
    - Utilizing boundaries as a way to protect and connect with oneself
    - How saying "no" can be a radical act of self-care
    - Recognizing the value of setting personal and professional boundaries
    - Recharging and self-care practices
    - Strategies for recharging as an introverted individual
    - The significance of prioritizing rest and self-care in a demanding profession
    - Dismissing misconceptions around taking breaks and self-care in the workplace
    Primary Topic: Business and Calendar Management
    - Balancing work and personal life as a business owner
    - The empowerment and challenges of having control over one's schedule as a therapist
    - Utilizing control over one's schedule for rest and balance
    - Implementing methods to ensure rest and renewal in a busy professional life
    - Navigating calendar management and rest
    - The significance of taking breaks and restorative vacations
    - Addressing workplace challenges and expectations regarding taking breaks and time off
    - The importance of creating a supportive environment for taking breaks and prioritizing self-care
    Primary Topic: Miscellaneous Light-Hearted Discussion
    - Hot dog as a sandwich
    - Engaging in a lighthearted discussion about whether a hot dog qualifies as a sandwich
    - Exploring the idea of allowing the hot dog to exist without categorizing it as a sandwich

    • 20 min

Customer Reviews

4.1 out of 5
7 Ratings

7 Ratings

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All Hail the Traveling Introvert

Janice Chaka breaks it down that being an introvert can be a strength for any brazen careerist or aspiring entrepreneur. There are no apologies about not being an extrovert here!

plus, she has a pleasant English voice so it makes for good info and good listening.

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