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Networking feels pointless⊠until itâs the reason a door opens for you. The wild part? The biggest career moves often trace back to small, quiet connections you didnât think much of at the time.
In this episode, I sit down with Rebecca van Dijk, founder of Peer Suite, to talk about networking in a way that actually works, especially if youâd rather do anything else.
We get into:
The biggest mistakes people make and why it feels so awkwardHow to build real connections without forced small talkLow-key ways to start networking that wonât drain your social batteryIf networking has ever felt cringey, unnecessary, or just not your thing, this convo might change the way you see it. And who knows? Future you might thank you for listening.
âš If this episode hit home, drop a quick rating. It's like a quiet nod of approval that helps more people find the pod.
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đ Connect with Becky: [Instagram] | [LinkedIn] | [Peer Suite]
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If youâre an introvert who isnât gunning for the CEO seat but still wants to make a real impact, this oneâs for you.
Weâre cutting through the noise and getting to the real question: what do you actually want from your career? Not what looks good on paper. Not what you should be chasing. But what actually feels right for you.
In this episode, Iâll share question prompts that hit differentâthe kind that make you pause, rethink, and finally see the career path thatâs been waiting for you all along. No corporate buzzwords, no pressure to become someone youâre not. Just real clarity on what excites you, what youâre naturally great at, and how to turn that into a career that works for you.
If youâre tired of guessing your next move, tune in. This is the clarity youâve been waiting for.
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I thought getting promoted meant I had to be tougher. Tougher at defending my ideas. Tougher at protecting what I thought was right.
So, I leaned in. Spoke up. Made sure people knew I had a seat at the table. But instead of feeling like a leader, I just felt⊠off. Instead of influence, I got resistance. Instead of respect, I got pushback.
One conversation changed everything.
In this episode, weâre talking about a lesson I wish Iâd learned sooner: real leadership isnât about proving yourselfâitâs about presence. If youâve ever struggled with finding your voice at work, figuring out how to balance confidence with collaboration, or just feeling like you have to fight for your place, this oneâs for you.
Letâs get into it. Because sometimes, the strongest person in the room isnât the one pushing the hardestâitâs the one who knows when to pull back.
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Sitting across from a senior leader with your mind going blank? Youâre not alone. Coffee chats can feel awkward if you donât know what to sayâbut done right, they can open doors you didnât even know existed. The good news? You donât need to impress or prove yourself. You just need a game plan.
In this episode, weâre breaking down how to prep, what to say, and how to make these convos actually valuable (without the cringe or try-hard energy). From the one mindset shift that changes everything to the exact questions that spark real insightâyouâll walk away ready to turn small talk into big career moves.
And donât worry, weâre covering the follow-up too. Because a great conversation doesnât end when the coffeeâs goneâitâs just the beginning. Ready to make networking feel less awkward and more like a cheat code for your career? Letâs get into it.
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You might be sitting on a secret strengthâsomething that makes you stand outâbut hereâs the catch: youâre probably the last to see it. We all have blind spots, not because our strengths are hidden, but because they feel so natural we assume everyone has them. Spoiler: they donât.
Today, weâre breaking out the Johari Window, a simple but underrated tool to help you spot what others already see in you. No fluff, no overthinkingâjust a clear way to recognize what makes you you.
And letâs be realâasking for feedback can feel weird. So Iâll give you a foolproof way to get honest insights from friends and coworkers without making it awkward. Ready to finally see what makes you different (in the best way)? Letâs get into it.
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Burnout doesnât have to be the price of success. In this episode, I sit down with Julia Arndt, TEDx speaker, corporate well-being expert, and founder of the Peak Performance Method. We dive into the often-overlooked truth: you can actually have it all without running yourself into the ground. Julia shares how high achievers can reach the top without the endless grind that leads to burnout.
Juliaâs approach? Itâs all about scaling sustainably. Sheâs coached over 10,000 people at top companies like Google, Meta, and Amazonâand her method proves that success isnât about hustling harder, but working smarter. She talks about how to keep your health, mindset, and energy intact while chasing big dreams.
Whether youâre an entrepreneur, corporate leader, or just someone trying to thrive without burning out, this episode is packed with actionable advice to help you have it allâand still get that nap. Tune in for a refreshing take on work, life, and balance.
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đ Connect with Julia:
LinkedIn
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Stressd Podcast
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Website
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Your weekly 1:1 isnât just a status updateâitâs your best chance to make your work seen (without feeling like youâre self-promoting).
In this episode, Iâll break down exactly how to structure these convos so your manager actually gets your impactâwithout you having to oversell, overexplain, or feel awkward.
P.S. Want the cheat code for standing out without shouting? Grab my FREE guide â https://hannahsosa.myflodesk.com/subtle-self-promotion
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Email: [email protected]
Website: https://subtlecareers.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/subtlecareers/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thegrowbarn/about/
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If your LinkedIn headline is just a job title + buzzwords, youâre probably blending in with everyone else.
Hereâs the thing: Trying to be âsearchableâ can actually make you forgettable. But thereâs a simple fixâjust a small tweakâand your headline can start doing the work for you.
In this episode, Iâll reveal:
âïž The one thing most people get wrong with their LinkedIn headline
âïž How to stand out without feeling awkward or cringey
âïž The subtle change that will actually make hiring managers stop scrolling
Hit play and find out how to fix your headline in less than 10 minutes.
P.S. Want a sneak peek into how to stand out without shouting? Grab my free cheat sheet for subtle self-promotion.
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Youâre great at what you do, but if no one sees it, does it even count? You donât need to be the loudest in the room to get recognizedâyou just need the right strategy.
In this episode, I'm breaking down the "Introvert Dilemma" into 3 simple moves:
Get clear on what you actually want to be known forSubtly (but strategically) shape how others see youLet your quiet strengths do the talkingâfor realNo fake networking. No shouting. Just low-key influence that actually works.
Hit play & letâs make your work speak louder than you ever need to.
P.S. Want the cheat code for standing out without shouting? Grab my FREE guide: https://hannahsosa.myflodesk.com/subtle-self-promotion
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Anne MĂŒhlethaler went from running global comms at Louboutin (yes, the red soles) to redefining what it means to lead as an introvert. Now, sheâs helping people own their quiet power with her Story of You methodology.
Weâre diving into how Anne thrived in an extroverted industry, why introverts are secretly the ultimate storytellers, and how you can stand out without shouting.
If youâve ever felt like âtoo quietâ could hold you back, this episode is your sign: itâs not a flawâitâs your edge.
âïž Rate the pod: Because quiet confidence deserves a louder stage.
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đ Connect with Anne: Sheâs got all the goodsâWebsite, Newsletter, Podcast, Meditations, 1:1 Coaching
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Letâs get real: Hard work isnât your golden ticket to successâand if youâre an introvert like me, that truth hits hard.
In this episode, Iâm breaking down the myth that âhard work speaks for itselfâ (spoiler: it doesnât) and sharing my corporate wake-up call. Iâll take you behind the scenes of how I went from being overlooked and underestimated to building a reputation that finally got me noticedâfor all the right reasons.
Weâll unpack:
Why being quiet can feel like a career killerâand why itâs not.How self-promotion doesnât have to be loud, pushy, or cringe.The secret to making your work impossible to ignore.This isnât about changing who you are. Itâs about leaning into what already makes you powerful.
If youâre tired of being invisible, hit play.
P.S. Want the cheat code for standing out without shouting? Grab my FREE guide: https://hannahsosa.myflodesk.com/subtle-self-promotion
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Erika de Pellegrin is our guest this week and this episode couldn't come at a better time. Erika is the host of The Balance Theory Podcast, where she gets real about how to master your mindset, find balance, and actually live up to your potential.
Her take on balance? Itâs not your typical vibe. Erikaâs approach is raw, refreshing, and most importantlyârealistic. Sheâs built a killer career, mastered her version of work-life balance, and runs one of the top self-development podcasts out there.
In this episode, weâre talking career fulfillment, life alignment, and the quiet strength thatâs fueled Erikaâs massive success. Spoiler: itâs not about doing moreâitâs about doing what actually matters.
This isnât just typical work-life-balance fluff. Think of it as your insider pass to someone whoâs figured out how to succeed and stay sane. Letâs get into it.
âïž Rate the pod: If this episode resonates, drop us a rating wherever you listen! It seriously helps get the word out that being âawfully quietâ is a career glow-up move.
đ© Slide into the DMs: Send us your thoughts, topic ideas, or guests you want to hear on the show @awfullyquietpodcast
đ Connect with Erika: Instagram, LinkedIn & The Balance Theory Podcast
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If youâve ever been told, âJust wait, your time will come,â Iâve got news for you: it wonâtâunless you take control and make it happen.
In this episode, weâre calling BS on this tired corporate classic. Iâll break down why youâre hearing it (especially if youâre an introvert), what it really means, and how to dodge it like a pro.
Plus, Iâm sharing a personal career story that proves the key to success isnât waitingâitâs figuring out how to open the damn door yourself.
Letâs start 2025 by rewriting the rules.
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Feeling stuck in that weird limbo between Christmas and New Yearâs? Forget the pressure to reinvent yourself. This 10-minute episode is your personal send-off into 2025âwith a twist.
If youâre over the clichĂ© resolutions and want something grounding, calming, and actually meaningful, this oneâs for you.
Find a quiet spot, take a breath, and letâs set the tone for a successful 2025âwithout the ânew year, new meâ BS.
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What do we do when the holidays get too loud? Hide, obviously. And Iâm here to give you 7 minutes of pure calm to recharge.
In this episode, weâre hitting pause on the chaos and diving into a quick, calming reset. Iâm talking 7 minutes of literally doing nothingâno noise, no pressure, just a breather. So whether youâre locked in the bathroom or in desperate need of a mental timeout, this is your moment to recharge without guilt.
So grab your headphones, find a quiet spot, and reclaim your peace before diving back into the festive chaos. Letâs be Awfully Quiet and Merry.
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Ever feel like your job is constantly pulling you into spaces that scream extrovert energy, and youâre like⊠absolutely not?
This episode is for anyone feeling torn between stepping up and not playing small, but also not wanting to lose yourself by extroverting too much. It's about navigating the fine line between pushing past your comfort zone and knowing when to protect your energy in a world that's always demanding more.
Join me for a raw, no-BS conversation on embracing discomfort, setting boundaries, and finding success on your own termsâwithout losing yourself in the process.
Press play and letâs figure out how to thrive without burning out.
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Itâs funny how being the underdog can actually be your secret weapon. Letâs talk about how being âthe one they didnât noticeâ can turn into your ultimate advantage.
In this episode, Iâm diving into what it really means to be underestimated. People questioning your abilities? Not being the obvious talent? Trust me, itâs all part of the journey. Iâll break down how I went from being the one no one took seriously to landing one of the most prestigious roles in the organization. Spoiler: it wasnât about loud self-promotion, but quiet consistency and building the right kind of support system.
Iâll share how introverts can lean in, build meaningful connections, and do the work that speaks for itselfâno loud emails or big presentations required. Itâs all about pulling people in with your expertise and creating that quiet momentum that makes them realize they need you. Tune in if youâre ready to stop trying to prove them wrong, and start letting your work do the talking.
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Ugh, âTell me about yourself.â The dreaded question that feels like a trap every time itâs lobbed your way. But what if I told you it doesnât have to feel like a one-way ticket to awkward-town? In this episode, weâre flipping the script on this anxiety-inducing moment and showing you how to turn it into your ultimate mic-drop opportunity.
Forget the stale advice and overcomplicated methods youâve heard before. This is about crafting a killer answer thatâs equal parts authentic, concise, and seriously memorable. Youâll learn how to inject personality into who you are, bring excitement into what you do, and tease your ambitions with where youâre headedâall without sounding like a robot or a braggy know-it-all.
And listen up, introverts: this is your time to shine. You donât need to be the loudest person in the room to crush this. With this framework, youâll stand out effortlessly and leave them wanting more. This is the episode that will change how you tell your story, forever.
Tune in, take notes, and get ready to make âTell me about yourselfâ your secret career superpower.
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Ever feel like the corporate world wasnât built for introverts? Tanja Sternbauer gets it. As the Co-founder of the female factor, a global mentoring platform for future female leaders, Tanja has built empires and thriving communitiesâall while staying true to her introvert roots. From launching her first startup at 25 to being named a âFemale Role Model in Europe,â Tanjaâs journey proves that quiet confidence can lead to massive impact.
In this episode, we unpack how introverts can not only lead but build communities that feel authentic and aligned. Tanja shares her unconventional strategies for navigating entrepreneurship and leadership, and how she flipped misconceptions about introverts on their heads. Whether you're dreaming of starting your own tribe or wondering how to make moves in leadership without changing who you are, Tanjaâs advice is refreshingly real and actionable.
We also dive into how her global lifestyle fuels her creativity and balance, living between Austria, Cyprus, and Tel Aviv. This conversation is packed with insights, inspiration, and a reminder that being introverted isnât a limitationâitâs your superpower. Tune in and learn how to build your tribe, grow your empire, and stay unapologetically introvert AF.
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đ Connect with Tanja Sternbauer: LinkedIn & The Female Factor
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Letâs get real: introverts are wildly underrepresented in leadershipâand itâs time we changed that. Ever felt like your ideas, your thoughtful approach, and that low-key genius way you lead are lost in the noise? Same. Today, Iâm breaking down the mission to get more introverts into decision-making roles where they belong. Think fewer useless meetings, smarter email habits, and offices designed for, oh, actually getting work done.
Weâre talking about owning your quiet power, turning meetings on their head, and why companies need to stop obsessing over extroverts if they want real innovation. This episode is the spark for all you quiet badasses out there ready to make a markâand for anyone who thinks introverts have no place at the table.
Listen in and help me celebrate the one-year mark of the Awfully Quiet show and get ready to take your seat at the table.
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