Have you ever wanted something so badly (a role, an opportunity, someone’s approval) that your energy tipped from ambition into… desperation?Maybe you kept saying yes, tried to be impressive, shaped yourself into whatever you thought they wanted, and somewhere in the process, you disappeared a little.This episode is a quiet reflection on that feeling, what drives it, how it sneaks into our behaviour, and how we can shift from “please choose me” into quiet self-trust.If you’ve ever worried that you want it too much, this one is for you.If you liked this episode and enjoy the show, please take a moment to leave a 5-star rating and subscribe wherever you listen.
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#102: 3 Scripts to Save You in Meetings
Ever had your name called in a meeting and your mind just… blanks?Your heart races, your face feels hot, and by the time you think of what you should have said, it’s already two hours later on the train home.If that’s familiar, you’re not alone. Freezing in the moment doesn’t mean you’re incompetent. It just means your nervous system is overloaded. And the good news? You can learn subtle ways to handle it.In this episode, I share three scripts that save you when your mind goes blank in a meeting.How to stall with grace (and actually look more composed)How to flip the spotlight and lead the conversationHow to find your way in, even if your answer isn’t “perfect” yetThese are small phrases with a big impact. They shift you from panic to presence, so you can contribute with clarity instead of silence or regret.And if you want to go deeper, I’ve created Subtle Scripts, a collection of 200+ phrases for the exact moments we overthink, freeze, or hold back at work. You can grab the full pack for just 29€ here: https://subtlecareers.thrivecart.com/subtle-scripts-pack/
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#101: Quiet Confidence ft. Anaïs Nebel
Join me for a conversation with Anaïs Nebel, Business Strategist & Founder of The Confidence Agency, as we explore a side of confidence you may have never considered.Instead of the loud, extrinsic version of “what confidence should look like,” we dig into how confidence is actually built: through self-esteem, self-belief, self-image, and self-expression. Anaïs shows us how to treat confidence not as a personality trait, but as a habit and skill to nurture.She brings great energy, raw life stories, and research-backed tools that feel refreshingly different from the usual confidence talk.If it resonates with you, I’d love to hear, maybe leave a quiet 5-star note, or just tag me @awfullyquietpodcast if you happen to listen while out on a walk.Anais on LinkedIn:The song she talks about: https://open.spotify.com/track/5rKxI1AJkhtgJyvqWKDgr4
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#100: Being Awkward, Introverted, and Kinda Iconic
100 episodes later 👀 here’s what I’ve learned from some of the most brilliant, awkward, and iconic humans I’ve had on the mic.From Emmy-award winner Chris Do to TEDx curator Maryam Pasha, these conversations reshaped how I think about introversion, work, and creativity. In this milestone ep, I break down 5 lessons that prove being quiet, awkward, or introverted is the career hack you didn’t know you had.Subscribe & stick around because there's more to come. Thank you for listening! If you're feeling generous, leave a five star review, it makes my day.Referenced episodes:Ep. 06 Chris Do: Awkward is an AdvantageEp. 02 Heather Morrison: Public Speaking for IntrovertsEp. 81 Hayley Dawson: Introverts & NetworkingEp. 04 Matt Abrahams: Think Faster, Talk SmarterEp. 44 Maryam Pasha: TEDx & Speaking with ImpactEp. 21 Nadia Gabrielle: Projectors InvitedEp. 85 Soph Hirst: You’re Special… and Not That Special
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#99: Forget Titles. Build This Skill.
What does career fulfillment even mean?We chase it like it’s a fixed point: the perfect job, the dream of freedom, the safety of stability. But the goalpost always moves. And that’s why we never feel settled.In this episode, I share how my idea of success has shifted, and the one quiet skill that’s made my career unshakable through every change.It’s not the job title. It’s not the lifestyle. It’s the thing underneath it all.If this hit something in you, leave a review. It helps more quiet people find this.And if you’re sitting with a thought after listening, DM me. I read every single one: @awfullyquietpodcast
Are you someone with a quiet nature, yet dare to dream big when it comes to your career?
The Awfully Quiet Podcast is here to show you how your being awfully quiet is often misconstrued, but can become a killer asset in the workplace, in board rooms, at dinner tables.
We cover subtle career strategies that get you noticed for your unique strengths and introduce you to introvert leaders and experts who have built widely successful, exceptional careers for themselves.
This Podcast is hosted by Hannah Šoša - INTJ, 6/2 Projector, Corporate Brand Marketer & Founder of SUBTLE CAREERS.
With her signature program “Brand Your Quiet” she teaches Personal Brand Strategy tailored for introverts and is on a mission to get more introverts a seat at the table and in positions they thrive in.
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