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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

    • Business
    • 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

    Why Business Owners Should Recognize Their Leadership Status

    Why Business Owners Should Recognize Their Leadership Status

    Certainly! Below is a comprehensive sequence of topics covered in the podcast episode "business owners are leaders," with sub-topic bullets under each primary topic:
    ### Introduction
    - Recognition of business owners' questions about senior leadership
    - Common misconceptions about leadership among business owners
    ### Defining Leadership for Business Owners
    - Business owners' roles in strategic vision and decision making
    - Multifaceted responsibilities akin to senior leadership roles
    - Head of marketing
    - Head of sales
    - Customer fulfillment service
    - Leadership of teams
    ### Influence and Impact
    - Influence on organization and community
    - Strategic decisions shaping direction and culture
    - Applicable to both small and larger organizations
    ### Misconceptions about Leadership
    - Lack of vision or clarity doesn't mean lack of leadership
    - Ways to gain clarity
    - Peers and organizational members
    - Coaches and mentors
    - Educational resources: podcasts, books, etc.
    ### Solopreneurs and Leadership
    - Equating leadership with leading people
    - Leadership without a traditional team
    - Influence on customers and clients
    - Leading through expertise and product/service engagement
    ### Embracing Leadership Identity
    - Recognizing and embracing the role of a leader as an entrepreneur
    - The importance of confidence and inspiration
    - Combining confidence with humility and curiosity
    ### Closing Thoughts
    - Encouragement to business owners to see themselves as leaders
    - Invitation to fully engage with leadership development resources

    • 5 min
    Career Conversations with Christine Reed

    Career Conversations with Christine Reed

    Christine Reed is a thruhiker, trailrunner, vanlifer and author. She tours the country doing speaking engagements to promote women in the outdoors and her two books. Between those events, she recharges by running away into the woods for some alone time with nature.
    Social media links
    instagram and tiktok @ruggedoutdoorswoman
    Link to website
    www.ruggedoutdoorswoman.com

    **Comprehensive Sequence of Topics**
    1. **Christine Reed's Reluctance to Film Emotional Experiences**
    - Prefers to process and share through writing and poetry
    - Discussion of human behavior's voyeuristic nature
    2. **Career Journey of Christine Reed**
    - Early career in a desk job
    - Inspiration from an Appalachian Trail blog
    - Transition to hiking, living in a van, and writing a book
    - Expansion into a publishing company
    3. **Connecting with People Through Personal Stories**
    - Value of sharing personal stories
    - Inspiration behind helping others publish their stories
    - Support for women’s outdoor stories due to lack of big publishers
    4. **Healing and Solace in Nature**
    - Hiking as a core part of her life
    - Living in a van and choosing a smaller van due to financial reasons
    - Quilt made by her mother as a source of peace
    5. **"Sandwich Punch" Game and Hot Dog Debate**
    - Explanation of the game "sandwich punch"
    - Rules of the game and their relevance to the hot dog debate
    - Discussion about a hot dog being considered a sandwich
    - Host’s disbelief and humor about the game and punching an Oreo cookie
    6. **Christine's Social Media Presence**
    - Information about where listeners can find her on Instagram, TikTok, and her website
    - Discussion on commercialization of authenticity on Instagram
    - Pressure to share vulnerable moments and desire for personal processing time
    7. **Public Speaking and Introversion**
    - Moving away from giving speeches to help others in self-publishing
    - Impact of introversion on work and life
    - Balancing public speaking with alone time for energy management
    - Approach to social media based on personal comfort over algorithms
    8. **Closing Remarks**
    - Summarizing discussion by the host
    - Thanks to Christine Reed
    - Surprise question about the hot dog being a sandwich

    • 51 min
    Captivate Any Audience with Ease

    Captivate Any Audience with Ease

    Certainly! Here’s a comprehensive sequence of topics covered in the transcript along with sub-topic bullets below each primary topic:
    ### 1. Importance of Public Speaking
    - Enhances work and career
    - Influences how people perceive you
    - Crucial for engaging and educating an audience
    ### 2. Knowing Your Audience
    - Tailoring your bio and message
    - Understanding their level and expectations
    - Relevance for engagement and impact
    ### 3. Establishing Tone
    - Starting with a compelling statement, question, or relatable story
    - Grabbing attention right from the beginning
    ### 4. Structuring Content
    - Organizing content clearly and logically
    - Introduction: Outlining what will be covered
    - Body: Diving into main points
    - Conclusion: Reinforcing key messages, call to action, or food for thought
    - Circling back to the start
    ### 5. Practicing the Delivery
    - Becoming comfortable with material
    - Avoiding word-for-word memorization (if not suitable)
    - Focusing on key points and transitions
    - Promoting a natural delivery and flexibility
    ### 6. Using Visuals
    - Enhancing presentation with visual aids
    - Using them sparingly and effectively
    - Avoiding cluttered slides
    - Using sharp images, charts, and minimal text
    ### 7. Engagement and Interaction
    - Interacting with the audience
    - Asking questions and inviting opinions
    - Incorporating quick activities
    - Reading audience cues and adapting accordingly
    ### 8. Body Language
    - Utilizing nonverbal cues, gestures, and posture
    - Using open and confident body language
    - Moving around the space to maintain engagement

    ### 9. Closing with Impact
    - Summarizing key points
    - Leaving a strong closing thought or call to action
    ### 10. Seeking Feedback and Ongoing Improvement
    - Reflecting on what went well and areas for improvement
    - Embracing opportunities to speak publicly
    - Refining skills and growing confidence
    ### 11. Conclusion
    - Brief message from Janice Chaka promoting her website and services

    • 5 min
    Building Success with Small Daily Habits

    Building Success with Small Daily Habits

    Sure, here's a comprehensive sequence of topics covered in the transcript, with sub-topic bullets below each primary topic:
    **Introduction**
    - Janice Chaka introduces the episode topic: daily habits that lead to success.
    - Emphasis on success being a gradual process built through regular habits.
    - Initial thoughts on what success looks like and how habits play a role.
    **Prioritizing Tasks**
    - Importance of having a to-do list.
    - The necessity of prioritizing tasks due to the never-ending nature of to-do lists.
    - Impact of starting the day with critical tasks.
    - Benefits: Increased productivity and more fulfilling days.
    **Setting Clear Goals**
    - Importance of knowing what you're aiming for in short, medium, and long term.
    - Need for setting achievable and clear action plans.
    - Benefits of specific, measurable, obtainable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) goals.
    **Embracing Learning**
    - Commit to learning something new every day.
    - Various methods: reading articles, listening to podcasts, taking courses.
    - Benefits: Growth, adaptability, and competitiveness.
    - Time commitment: Can be as short as a 3-minute TED talk or reading for 20 minutes.
    **Practicing Mindfulness**
    - Breathing practice as a simple method to enhance mindfulness.
    - Instructions on how to practice: sit in silence, concentrate on breathing, return focus if mind drifts.
    - Benefits: Stabilizes thoughts, fosters presence and peace.
    **Networking Intentionally**
    - Engage regularly with people in and beyond your profession.
    - Methods: social media, online forums, virtual webinars, interest-based groups.
    - Focus: Sharing knowledge, offering support, being open to collaboration.
    **Daily Reflection**
    - End the day by reflecting on accomplishments, learnings, and areas for improvement.
    - Benefits: Keeps you grounded, helps you learn from experiences, and aids in effective future planning.
    **Conclusion**
    - Recap on the importance of daily habits for achieving success.
    - Encouragement to start building daily habits for transformative results.

    • 5 min
    Elevating Your Communication Skills

    Elevating Your Communication Skills

    Primary Topic: The Art of Conversation
    - Essential skills for engaging in meaningful conversations
    - Importance of learning conversation skills, especially in different social settings
    Sub-Topics:
    - Difficulties and awkwardness in conversations
    - Necessity of talking to people in various life stages
    Primary Topic: Building Connection and Communication Skills
    - Showing genuine interest
    - Active listening and asking questions
    - Avoiding interrupting and filling the silence
    Sub-Topics:
    - Importance of genuine interest and open curiosity in others
    - The impact of active listening on building connections
    - Benefits of asking open-ended questions to keep the conversation flowing
    Primary Topic: Dynamic Conversations
    - Sharing experiences and thoughts
    - Active listening and nonverbal cues
    - Being authentic and present in conversations
    Sub-Topics:
    - Encouraging dynamic conversations through sharing experiences and thoughts
    - The significance of active listening and noticing nonverbal cues
    - The importance of being authentic and present in conversations
    Primary Topic: Enhancing Communication Skills
    - Being yourself
    - Don't fake interest to impress
    - Setting realistic expectations for conversations
    Sub-Topics:
    - Embracing authenticity and genuine interest
    - Avoiding faking interest to impress others
    - Understanding that not every conversation has to be deep and meaningful

    • 5 min
    Career Conversations with Lindsey Dinneen

    Career Conversations with Lindsey Dinneen

    Lindsey Dinneen has 10+ years of leadership experience in multiple areas of marketing and business across medtech, education, performing arts, fitness, start-ups, B2B services, hospitality, and event management. As a professional ballerina for over a decade, Lindsey founded and successfully ran a nonprofit professional dance company as well as a brick-and-mortar dance studio. She has been featured for her expertise and experience more than 30 times in publications including Authority Magazine, Entrepreneur, Fortune, and Thrive Global. She champions wellness through her online dance, stretching, and mindfulness courses, and serves as a consultant for dance organizations looking to launch, grow, or scale. Lindsey holds an MS in Management & Leadership and an MBA. She and her husband are delighted to be digital nomads, traveling the world while working their full-time jobs. In her spare time, you can often find Lindsey reading or listening to a good book, sitting or walking near water (especially beaches!), exploring new cities, browsing antique shops, taking a ballet class, or enjoying an afternoon tea.
    Social media links
    www.facebook.com/lindseydinneenofficial
    www.instagram.com/lindseydinneenofficial
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsey-d-6b798034/

    Link to website
    www.lindseydinneen.com

    • 24 min

Customer Reviews

4.1 out of 5
7 Ratings

7 Ratings

SamiQueenoftheDesert ,

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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