You may have heard of and wondered what it entails, how it actually works, and indeed if it even works at all. So what is email coaching? Well, somewhat unsurprisingly, email coaching is coaching delivered through the medium of email! Joking aside, email coaching is a format that certainly has its place and can be a great solution for some people and in certain circumstances. It’s not for everyone, nor for every situation, but if managed well it can provide huge value for those receiving it. In this article we will describe the benefits and drawbacks of email coaching. We also introduce some o ..read more

Small changes every day can make an enormous difference when compounded over time... We were recently invited to write an article for our friends at the Tiny Habits Academy. Click on the link below to learn how one of our clients broke down a large aspiration into simple, small steps that made a huge impact on how she connects with and leads her team. Link to Blog Post - Tiny Habits Academy Sign-up to stay informed ..read more

For many Quiet Leaders, small-talk is one of our biggest nightmares. Trying to think on our feet and having surface level chatter, particularly with people we don’t know so well is one of the most painful things we can imagine. Accordingly, we can tend to avoid situations where we feel this kind of interaction may be prevalent. This can lead to missed opportunities to build relationships, creates awkwardness and can even cause others to think we are aloof or rude. However, with a couple of small tweaks in approach we can become masters at this game, building trust, being well liked and best of ..read more

Why do so many introverts and quiet people hate networking? Networking is a term that turns the stomach of many introverts and people with a quieter nature. Connotations of small talk, awkward, empty conversations and the sense that relationships are only being made to be ‘used’ later…  Yuck, right? But the thing is, connecting with people is key to success and happiness in life. In a business context, there is no denying the importance of maintaining connections. It provides us with ideas, support, introductions and opportunities. Having a ‘network’ of people that you can bounce ideas of ..read more

Why now is the time for Quiet Leaders to step forward For several generations, the commonly held perception has been that success in the workplace, particularly in senior positions, belongs to those who demonstrate more extroverted tendencies. However, the business environment is a very different place than it was 5, even 2 years ago. Uncertainty is at unprecedented levels, due in large part to the pandemic and the technological advancements that are impacting all aspects of our lives. Additionally, the perspective of many workers has changed, with employees considering the importance of purpo ..read more

A Quiet Leader? Isn’t that a bit paradoxical? Isn’t a leader supposed to be gregarious and bold, leading from the front with the loudest voice in the room?  You might think so if you look around at stereotypical heroic leaders in movies and TV shows. If you work in the corporate world, it's highly likely you have experienced it there too. Indeed, a 2009 study of 4,000 managers in the U.S. found that whilst around 50% of the general population is extroverted, 96% of managers or executives display extroverted behaviour. In another survey, 65% of senior executives viewed introversion as a ba ..read more

Why do Quiet Leaders need to develop new habits? If you are of a quieter disposition, it’s likely that there are certain behaviours that don’t come so naturally to you. You may be less likely to initiate that coffee or lunch, make that phone call, speak up at the meeting or attend that event. This is perfectly normal, as human beings tend to default to behaviours that make us feel most comfortable. So we end up putting off things until another day. However, as Aristotle said, “we are what we repeatedly do”. Therefore, you might find that days become weeks and weeks become months and there is ..read more

Like everyone else, you are a product of many things.  Your personality, culture, experiences, strengths, values, environment all shape who you are. As a Quiet Leader, you may be more likely to feel inadequate among those who talk more, talk louder, and network more actively. You may feel like you are not so good at thinking on your feet, or that the ideal leader is not someone who sounds or acts like you. But your identity is yours to own. You can be quietly powerful. Instead of seeing yourself as someone who is indecisive, procrastinates, is too quiet or too low profile you need to see ..read more

Calling all the Quiet Leaders of the world.  It’s time for you to believe in yourself, know your strengths, own them and step out. The world needs you more than ever.  As a Quiet Leader, perhaps you have felt inadequate, unfit to lead, or that you won’t be listened to. Perhaps you feel that others see you as too quiet, reserved, socially withdrawn or even aloof.  Maybe you’ve been racked by self-doubt, unsure of your own leadership abilities, worried that others don’t see you as a leader, or feel exhausted with the expectations around human interaction required to lead. What you ..read more