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Powerful Introvert | Quiet Leadership, Confidence & Personal Growth#43 - Stop Being Overlooked: How Introverts Communicate Value Without BraggingDo you ever feel like you’re doing great work… but it stays invisible—because talking about it feels awkward, “braggy,” or out of character?In this episode, Melitta Campbell shares a refreshingly grounded approach to being seen for your work without becoming louder, pushier, or performative. It’s about translating what you do into value people can recognize—so your impact doesn’t stay hidden, and your influence can finally match your capability.In this episode you’ll:Learn how to communicate your value in a way that feels natural—so you can be visible without f...
2025-12-2349 min
Powerful Introvert | Quiet Leadership, Confidence & Personal Growth#42 - The Surprising Reason Introverts Should Stop Trying to Respond FasterDo you ever feel pressure to move fast, answer fast, decide fast — and somewhere along the way you start trading your best contribution for the quick response?In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Emilio Justo, and we unpack a simple but powerful idea for introverted leaders: your edge isn’t speed in the moment — it’s the power of pause. When you stop trying to keep up with fast talkers and start playing the long game, you lead with more clarity, confidence, and impact.In this episode you’ll discover:Learn why pausing is a...
2025-12-1842 min
The Talent Forge: Shaping Workforce Behaviors with Jay JohnsonRethinking Power: Where Quiet Voices Change Teams with Greg WeingerLoud doesn’t equal leader. Greg Weinger joins us to unpack why quiet professionals can become some of the most effective leaders in the room—and how to get there without faking extroversion or burning out. We dig into the real difference between introversion and shyness, the energy mechanics that shape how people think and speak in groups, and the small, repeatable steps that turn hesitation into confident presence.Greg shares the pivot from “performing extrovert” to authentic leadership, including the meeting moves that keep ideas from getting lost when the conversation sprints ahead. You’ll hear practical...
2025-12-1239 min
Powerful Introvert | Quiet Leadership, Confidence & Personal Growth#41 - Hard Reset for the Introverted Leader: Breathwork to Cut Anxiety & Self-DoubtDo you ever wish you could go back to your original factory settings — to a mind uncluttered by fear, worry, and self-doubt?In this hard-hitting episode, I sit down with Richie Kyriacou — a mindset coach whose tools act like a hard reset for the doubting mind. Richie opens up about his journey from hard-driving success in the financial industry to confronting alcohol addiction, breaking away from what wasn’t sustainable, and building a life centered on calm, clarity, and real self-confidence.In this episode, you’ll discover:Learn how to “pattern interrupt” anxiety and spiraling se...
2025-12-1045 min
The Leadership CodeThe Myth of the Introverted Leader: with Greg WeingerIn this episode, we explore one of the most persistent misconceptions in modern leadership—the belief that influence requires volume. Joining us is Greg Weinger, a seasoned product and technology executive with more than 20 years of experience proving that introverts and unconventional thinkers can not only lead, but excel. Greg is the author and host of Powerful Introvert, a Substack publication and podcast focused on helping introverts unlock their leadership potential.Our conversation challenges outdated assumptions about what leadership should look and sound like. We unpack why “quiet” is often misinterpreted as disengaged, how introverted leaders create impact t...
2025-12-0740 min
Powerful Introvert | Quiet Leadership, Confidence & Personal Growth#40 - From “You’ll Never Be Anything” to Champion: Beating Imposter Syndrome as a Quiet LeaderHave you ever had someone tell you that you’ll never be anything… and a part of you quietly believed them?In this episode of The Powerful Introvert Podcast, Greg talks with Just Isaac — a six-time boxing champion, actor, motivational speaker, and author of Think Fearlessly… who also happens to be a 100% introvert. From battling suicidal thoughts and growing up in dysfunction, to standing on big stages and reaching millions, Just shares the inner journey behind the highlight reel — and what it really takes for quiet leaders to beat imposter syndrome.They unpack how fear, past label...
2025-12-0241 min
Powerful Introvert | Quiet Leadership, Confidence & Personal Growth#39 - Speak Up in Meetings with Quiet Authority (for Highly Sensitive Introverts) - MinisodeDo you ever leave a meeting replaying what you wanted to say—then beat yourself up for staying quiet? If you’re a highly sensitive introvert, it can feel like there’s something “wrong” with you because you don’t speak up the way louder voices do.In this minisode of Powerful Introvert, Greg shares an excerpt from his conversation with Nina Khoo, a highly sensitive introvert who spent years staying silent in meetings, struggling with low self-esteem, and wondering why she couldn’t “do things the way other people could.” Once she understood her sensitivity and stopped fighting h...
2025-11-2906 min
Powerful Introvert | Quiet Leadership, Confidence & Personal Growth#38 - The Highly Sensitive Introverts Path to Confidence, Resilience, and Leadership SuccessWhat Happens When You Finally Realize You're Highly Sensitive — Not "Too Sensitive"?Do you ever feel like you were handed the wrong operating manual for life—like the world was built for people who move faster, talk louder, and recharge more easily than you do?For highly sensitive introverts, that feeling isn’t imagined. It’s your wiring. And when you finally understand that wiring, it becomes one of your greatest leadership advantages.In this episode of The Introverted Leader, psychologist and coach Nina Khoo explains what it really means to be highly sensitiv...
2025-11-2445 min
Powerful Introvert | Quiet Leadership, Confidence & Personal Growth#37 - Why Meetings Are Built for Extroverts — and How Introverts Can Compete | MinisodeEver leave a meeting feeling the conversation moved on before you could share your best thinking?In this week’s minisode, I share the most impactful clip from my conversation with Stacey Chazin about why meetings are naturally built for fast talkers—and what introverts can do to compete without forcing extroverted behavior.After the clip, I break down my top three takeaways, with quick commentary on how you can apply them today:1. Influence doesn’t just happen in the meeting room.Start leading outside of meetings—through writing...
2025-11-2007 min
Powerful Introvert | Quiet Leadership, Confidence & Personal Growth#36 - Quiet Strategies to Increase Visibility and Influence at WorkDo you ever feel like your best ideas stay invisible because louder voices dominate the room? Or that no matter how strong your work is, people just don’t see it?In a workplace culture built around extroverted norms, introverts are routinely overlooked — not because we lack talent, but because our strengths show up differently. Leadership coach and keynote speaker Stacey Chazin breaks down the biases that keep introverts from being recognized and shares practical tools to help you rise without sacrificing your quiet strengths.In this episode you’ll discover:How to speak up in...
2025-11-1748 min
Powerful Introvert | Quiet Leadership, Confidence & Personal Growth#35 - The Dramatic Mindset Shift for Introverts Who Finally Ask: “What Do I Actually Want?”Have you ever been so busy chasing someone else’s definition of success that you forgot to ask yourself the most important question: What do I actually want?For many quiet professionals, that single question marks a turning point — from overwhelm to ownership. In this conversation, award-winning leadership coach Brigitte Münch shares the powerful mindset shift that helps introverts reclaim clarity, confidence, and control in both career and life.In this episode you’ll discover:How to simplify your goals and create a rhythm that lets introverts do their best work.Why reframing sales a...
2025-11-1042 min
Powerful Introvert | Quiet Leadership, Confidence & Personal Growth#34 - Proven Marketing Strategies for Introverts to Sell Authentically and Succeed in BusinessWhat if self-promotion makes you cringe — but your business depends on it?For so many introverted entrepreneurs, showing up online can feel unnatural. But what if success didn’t require being louder — just more yourself?In this episode of The Powerful Introvert Podcast, Greg Weinger talks with Nicole Kepic, launch-messaging strategist, copywriter, and author of Don’t Ask Me to Be Loud: The Introverted Girl’s Guide to Online Business.After two decades writing for powerhouse brands like Kellogg’s, PepsiCo, and Walmart, Nicole left the agency world to help quiet creatives and coaches use...
2025-11-0342 min
Powerful Introvert | Quiet Leadership, Confidence & Personal Growth#33 - Why Flow States Unlock Creative Ideas that Make You IrreplaceableDo you worry about losing your job—or even your career—to AI?If so, you’re not alone. The rise of automation and large language models has left many professionals wondering how to stay relevant. But what if the one thing that keeps you irreplaceable isn’t harder work, it’s deeper work?Steven Puri has led creative teams at DreamWorks and 20th Century Fox and now runs The Sukha, a global community devoted to mindful productivity and flow. In this episode, he explains why the future belongs to those who can enter states of focus a...
2025-10-2842 min
Powerful Introvert | Quiet Leadership, Confidence & Personal Growth#32 - How to Stay Calm and Credible When Speaking to Senior LeadershipHave you ever felt your pulse quicken before presenting to senior leadership?Like no matter how well you’ve prepared, the moment you’re in that room, every question feels like a test?In this minisode of The Powerful Introvert Podcast, communications expert Salvatore Manzi and author of Clear and Compelling shares how to shift your mindset from proving yourself to building trust when speaking with executives and boards. You’ll learn how senior leaders actually think, why they challenge your ideas, and how to show up as calm, confident, and credible — even whe...
2025-10-2404 min
Powerful Introvert | Quiet Leadership, Confidence & Personal Growth#31 - You Don't Need to Fit In to Lead: Embracing Neurodistinct, Authentic LeadershipHave you ever felt like fitting in meant shrinking who you are?For introverts and neurodistinct professionals, the workplace often rewards loudness and sameness — not quiet confidence or authenticity. But what if leadership didn’t require blending in, and true belonging began with self-acceptance?In this episode of The Powerful Introvert Podcast, Greg Weinger sits down with Grant Harris — a proud introvert, certified diversity executive, and neurodistinct entrepreneur — to explore what it really means to lead differently. Grant shares his story as a late-diagnosed autistic professional and how he turned self-understanding into a framework for inclusiv...
2025-10-2341 min
Powerful Introvert | Quiet Leadership, Confidence & Personal Growth#30 - Introvert-Friendly 15-Minute "Cockroach" Meetings That Actually WorkTired of meetings that drag on forever—and drain your energy before the day even starts?In this minisode, leadership expert Chris Dyer shares a brilliant system for fast, inclusive problem solving: the 15-minute “Cockroach Meeting.” Designed for remote and introverted teams alike, these quick, optional meetings empower anyone to call the right people together and get unstuck in minutes—without hierarchy, pressure, or endless chatter.You’ll learn how this simple meeting format cut hours of wasted time, boosted collaboration, and gave introverted employees space to lead confidently and rechar...
2025-10-1604 min
Level the Field LeadershipEpisode 98: Quiet Leadership with Greg WeingerGreg Weinger has spent over 20 years proving that introverts and unconventional thinkers can thrive in leadership. A seasoned product and technology executive, he has helped scale startups 10X to $70M+ in revenue, leading teams that build market-leading digital products and drive business growth. A Stanford graduate, he studied English literature, creative writing, and software engineering—giving him a unique ability to blend technical expertise, storytelling, and strategic thinking to make complex ideas accessible and actionable.To learn more about Greg's podcast, click here: https://www.powerfulintrovertpodcast.com/ *****************************Check out my website http...
2025-10-1428 min
Powerful Introvert | Quiet Leadership, Confidence & Personal Growth#29 - Quiet Confidence Starts Here: You’re Already Good Enough to LeadHave you ever questioned whether you’re enough to lead—especially in a world that rewards the loudest voice in the room?For many introverts, the unspoken message is that confidence means being more extroverted. But what if true leadership begins with accepting yourself exactly as you are?In this episode, certified coach, trainer, and author Karolien Koolhof—founder of Quiet Quality and author of Introverted Leadership—shares how to replace the “I’m not good enough” belief with self-acceptance, purpose, and quiet power. Drawing on global research across cultures, she...
2025-10-1338 min
Powerful Introvert | Quiet Leadership, Confidence & Personal Growth#28 - These 4 Keys Stop Self-Sabotage and Build ConfidenceHave you ever caught yourself spiraling in self-doubt, replaying every misstep and wondering why growth feels so exhausting?For introverts, that voice of self-judgment can be relentless — the inner critic that convinces us to play small, stay silent, or give up just when change is possible.💡 This minisode — a quick, 5-minute recap of the most powerful insights and actionable advice from past episodes — distills the wisdom you need to reset your mindset fast.In this conversation highlight, author and coach Michaela Chung shares four powerful keys to breaking...
2025-10-0905 min
Powerful Introvert | Quiet Leadership, Confidence & Personal Growth#27 - Storytelling for Introvert Leaders: Unlock Influence Without Raising Your VoiceHave you ever felt frustrated that data or facts alone don’t persuade others the way you hoped?For introverts in leadership, it’s easy to assume the loudest voice wins. But bestselling author and TED speaker Karen Eber reveals a different truth: storytelling is one of the most powerful tools an introvert can master. Stories don’t just inform—they influence behaviors, inspire change, and shape culture.In this episode of The Powerful Introvert Podcast, Karen breaks down the science of storytelling and makes it accessible for anyone—especially...
2025-10-0244 min
The Business Emergency Room: For Leaders Facing Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity & Ambiguity (VUCA)When the Quietest Voice Saves the CompanyLeadership isn’t always loud, and sometimes the quietest voice in the room is the one that steadies the ship.Maartje van Krieken sits down with Greg Weinger, SVP of Product Management at SheerID and host of The Powerful Introvert Podcast, to rethink what leadership looks like when a company faces real pressure. Greg shares the story of an introverted CFO who stepped in during a crisis and rebuilt trust through calm, steady presence rather than charisma. Why do so many organizations still assume that the loudest voice is the most effective one? And how much strength ge...
2025-09-2424 min
Powerful Introvert | Quiet Leadership, Confidence & Personal Growth#26 - Proven Meeting Techniques to Empower Introvert LeadersWhen’s the last time you walked out of a meeting feeling drained, frustrated, or convinced it could have been an email?For introverts, poorly run meetings are more than a nuisance—they’re a barrier to being heard, promoted, and recognized. And when six hours a day vanish into unproductive gatherings, the costs add up fast. That’s where Dr. Joseph A. Allen, the “Meeting Doctor” and leading researcher on workplace meetings, steps in. His work shows not only why meetings fail but how to redesign them so they actually create value—and give quieter voices the space they...
2025-09-2342 min
Networking Unleashed: The PodcastNetworking Unleashed: S1E78 An Interview with Greg Weinger and Michael A Forman, Public SpeakerGreg Weingergweinger@gmail.comPlease share a brief BioGreg Weinger has spent over 20 years proving that introverts and unconventional thinkers can thrive in leadership. A seasoned product and technology executive, he has helped scale startups 10X to $70M+ in revenue, leading teams that build market-leading digital products and drive business growth. A Stanford graduate, he studied English literature, creative writing, and software engineering—giving him a unique ability to blend technical expertise, storytelling, and strategic thinking to make complex ideas accessible and actionable.Networking How do you de...
2025-09-1739 min
Powerful Introvert | Quiet Leadership, Confidence & Personal Growth#25 - Confident Communication for Introverts: How Recording Yourself Builds InfluenceDo you ever wonder if your quiet style of communication holds you back from being taken seriously as a leader?For many introverts, the pressure often feels like you have to be louder, more extroverted, or “on” all the time just to get noticed. But Hall of Fame speaker Stacey Hanke reveals the real path: influence doesn’t come from volume or faking extroversion—it comes from developing your authentic personal brand and communicating it consistently. And the most powerful way to do that? Recording yourself. Playback gives leaders the clearest mirror for building presence...
2025-09-1444 min
Powerful Introvert | Quiet Leadership, Confidence & Personal Growth#24 - Introvert Leaders: Unlock Your Confidence and Success by Conquering the Four FearsWhat if the very fears that hold you back as an introvert leader were also the key to unlocking your confidence and success?Mindset strategist (and drummer) Mark Franklin reveals the Four Fears that quietly derail careers and leadership: perfectionism, imposter syndrome, time scarcity, and fear of failure. These fears whisper “you’re not ready,” “you’re not good enough,” or “what if you fail?”—and they stop too many introverts from stepping into their full potential.In this episode, you’ll learn how to reframe each fear into a tool for growth, m...
2025-09-1141 min
Becoming PreferredGreg Weinger – The Introverted Professional’s AdvantageSEASON: 5 EPISODE: 29Episode Overview: Welcome back to the Becoming Preferred podcast. The podcast that helps business professionals and entrepreneurs go from being just another option to being the emotional favorite. Today we're addressing a topic that so many of us navigate daily: the power of quiet leadership. The business world often celebrates the loudest voice in the room, but what if the most powerful leaders are actually the ones who are thinking, listening, and observing?Our guest today is a living testament to this idea. With over two decades as a successful product...
2025-09-0834 min
Powerful Introvert | Quiet Leadership, Confidence & Personal GrowthAre You Prepared to Lead Gen Z’s “Introvert Wave”? | Brad MintonThere is an introvert wave coming in the next generation … are you ready for it?Gen Z is stepping into the workforce with a mindset that flips traditional leadership on its head. They value purpose over paychecks, independence over hierarchy, and authenticity over appearances. For introverted leaders, this shift isn’t just interesting—it’s a cultural tailwind that could finally make your quiet strengths a competitive advantage.In this conversation, career coach, podcaster, and martial artist Brad Minton unpacks what’s happening and why it matters. From Gen Z’s refusa...
2025-09-0733 min
Powerful Introvert | Quiet Leadership, Confidence & Personal GrowthConfident Style That Speaks for You | Jen AuhJen Auh’s journey from Korea to New York taught her an invaluable lesson: how you present yourself can open doors when words fall short. As a former fashion and tech design director turned image consultant, Jen helps high-achieving entrepreneurs and leaders build confidence, credibility, and a signature style—without needing to be the loudest in the room.In this episode of the Powerful Introvert Podcast, Jen shares how appearance and authenticity work hand in hand. She explains why style is not superficial, how outer transformation can spark inner change, and why cultivating a “signature look” becomes a powerf...
2025-08-3139 min
Powerful Introvert | Quiet Leadership, Confidence & Personal GrowthWhy Men Need Vulnerability to Heal | Mitch WebbMitch Webb’s story is one of resilience and transformation. After a car accident, exposure to mold, and a battle with Lyme disease, Mitch found himself exhausted, anxious, and chasing symptoms without answers. What changed everything was discovering the role of the nervous system in healing trauma and chronic illness.In this episode of the Powerful Introvert Podcast, Mitch shares how he rebuilt his health, reclaimed his energy, and now helps high performers do the same. He explains why trauma isn’t just for war veterans, how stress patterns live in the body, and why true healing requ...
2025-08-2837 min
Powerful Introvert | Quiet Leadership, Confidence & Personal GrowthTurn Your Space Into a Quiet Leadership Superpower | Jeannette CieszykowskiWhat if the key to breaking through business plateaus isn’t more hustle—but changing the energy around you?In this episode of the Powerful Introvert Podcast, Greg Weinger talks with Jeannette Cieszykowski, a personal life strategist who blends feng shui, design, and energy awareness to help high-level entrepreneurs thrive without burnout. With over a decade of experience, Jeannette shares how your environment can either drain or recharge you—and how aligning your space with intention unlocks growth, focus, and fulfillment.We explore:How feng shui works beyond decluttering and décorReal client stories of tran...
2025-08-2439 min
Powerful Introvert | Quiet Leadership, Confidence & Personal GrowthThe Power of Sensitivity: Thriving as a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) | Jessica MichelThe Power of Sensitivity goes far beyond emotion — it’s about depth, awareness, and the ability to connect with people in ways that others often miss.In this episode of The Powerful Introvert Podcast, Greg Weinger talks with Jessica Michel, a leadership coach who helps sensitive, introverted professionals thrive in a world built for loud voices. Jessica opens up about discovering she was a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), the science behind sensory processing sensitivity, and why understanding your nervous system can change everything about how you work and live.You’ll hear:How growing up wit...
2025-08-1839 min
Powerful Introvert | Quiet Leadership, Confidence & Personal GrowthWhy Quiet Men Are Needed — And Why True Masculinity Starts with Self-Care | Ed FrauenheimIntroverted leadership, masculinity, and men’s health — Greg Weinger talks with Ed Frauenheim, author of Reinventing Masculinity, about introvert strengths, teal management, and inclusive workplace culture. Ed shares lessons from journalism to consulting, plus how a diagnosis of appendix cancer reshaped his views on leadership, self-care, and the power of quiet influence.Ed opens up about his recent diagnosis of appendix cancer and how it has prompted deeper reflection on masculinity, introversion, and the way we create and sustain workplaces. He shares how reading Susan Cain’s Quiet helped him recognize and embrace his introverted nature, and how th...
2025-08-1139 min
Ignite: Conversations on Startups, Venture Capital, Tech, Future, and SocietyIgnite Leadership: Scaling Product Teams and Quiet Leadership with Greg Weinger | Ep185Greg Weinger is the Senior Vice President of Product Management at SheerID and the creator of The Powerful Introvert podcast. With over 15 years of experience scaling B2B SaaS product teams at companies like Urban Airship, YesMail, and Jive Software, Greg brings a unique blend of technical depth, leadership insight, and introverted clarity to every role he takes on. In this episode, he shares lessons from building enduring product orgs, thriving as an introvert in high-stakes environments, and shaping the future of identity verification.In Today’s Episode We Discuss:00:01 – Welcome & Guest Intr...
2025-08-0849 min
Powerful Introvert | Quiet Leadership, Confidence & Personal GrowthHow to Build a Network—Even If You Hate Networking | Michael FormanIn this episode of Powerful Introvert, Greg Weinger is joined by Michael Forman—corporate speaker, Desert Storm veteran, and author of Networking Unleashed—to show you a different way to think about networking. One that’s grounded in trust, service, and human connection.Michael has spent decades mastering the art of relationship-building across military service, small business, and corporate leadership. Today, he shares practical tools introverts can use to build visibility, get referrals, and grow their careers—without pretending to enjoy glad-handing at a crowded event.Whether you want to land your next role, become more vis...
2025-08-0732 min
Powerful Introvert | Quiet Leadership, Confidence & Personal GrowthHow Introverts Can Lead, Speak Up, and Get Noticed at Work | Tim YeoWho says quiet leaders can’t lead loud rooms?In this episode of Powerful Introvert, Greg Weinger sits down with Tim Yeo—designer, keynote speaker, and author of The Quiet Achiever—to unpack what it really takes for introverts to lead powerfully in a noisy world.Tim spent 20+ years climbing the design leadership ranks, from fintech startups to design director at IBM. But he did it without faking extroversion. Now he teaches other “quiet achievers” how to influence, speak up, and get noticed—on their terms.From navigating small talk to commanding conference stages, Tim’...
2025-08-041h 14
Practical Product ManagementMake Noise, Not Space: How Great Product Leadership Starts with ListeningIn this episode of Practical Product Management, Leah and Marilyn are joined by Greg Weinger—SVP of Product at SheerID and founder of the Powerful Introvert podcast and newsletter. Greg shares his journey from engineer to product leader, revealing how introversion and deep self-reflection became the unexpected keys to his leadership success. Together, the trio explores what it takes to scale product in growth-stage startups, the push-pull between customer success and product strategy, and how to work with enterprise clients without losing your soul (or your roadmap). They also dive into why companies often overlook quiet leadership an...
2025-07-3050 min
Powerful Introvert | Quiet Leadership, Confidence & Personal GrowthBreak Free from Self-Doubt and Build UNSHAKEABLE Credibility | Claire AlvisHow do you turn self-doubt into clarity, confidence, and a credible voice in your field?In this episode of Powerful Introvert, Greg Weinger sits down with Claire Alvis—founder of Silent Partner Consulting and writer of the Substack newsletter The Quiet Expert—to explore how quiet professionals can turn inner uncertainty into visible impact.Claire’s path to leadership didn’t follow a straight line. From live TV production to restaurants to operations leadership at Deliveroo, her career spans industries and experiences. But with each transition came a familiar voice of self-doubt: “Am I really good enoug...
2025-07-2833 min
Powerful Introvert | Quiet Leadership, Confidence & Personal GrowthYou Don't Have to Fake Extroversion to Lead | David HallI was lucky enough to be a guest on David Hall’s Quiet and Strong podcast earlier this year—and it quickly became one of my favorite conversations. So I was thrilled to bring David over to Powerful Introvert for a follow-up, this time with him in the guest seat.David is not only a genuinely kind and thoughtful human—he’s also full of powerful insights about what it means to be an introvert, a leader, and a lifelong learner.Like many of us, David spent years thinking something was wrong with him. Why didn’t h...
2025-07-2137 min
Powerful Introvert | Quiet Leadership, Confidence & Personal GrowthHow Introverted Leaders Build Confidence, Communicate Clearly, and Manage Energy | David Hall of Quiet and StrongThink you have to fake extroversion to lead? Think again.In this episode of Powerful Introvert, Greg sits down with David Hall—host of the Quiet and Strong podcast and author of Minding Your Time—to unpack the real strengths of introverted leaders. From managing energy and time to building authentic confidence, David shares a deeply personal and practical perspective on what it means to lead quietly and powerfully.💡 David spent years thinking something was wrong with him. Why didn’t he speak up faster? Why wasn’t he as confident as others? It...
2025-07-2137 min
Powerful Introvert | Quiet Leadership, Confidence & Personal GrowthWhat I Learned From Helping Introverts Master Public Speaking | Salvatore ManziSalvatore Manzi didn’t crave the spotlight—he stepped into it because it terrified him.As an introvert, public speaking once felt like torture—“like lighting my body on fire,” he says. But instead of avoiding it, he studied it. And over the past 20 years, Salvatore has helped thousands of quiet, analytical professionals build confidence, lead with presence, and speak with impact—without trying to be someone they’re not.In this episode, Salvatore shares the mindset shift that changed everything:“It’s not about me.”That single reframe—shifting focus from self-consciousnes...
2025-07-1438 min
Powerful Introvert | Quiet Leadership, Confidence & Personal GrowthHow to Stop Your Subconscious Mind from Running the Show | Diane TaylorYou don’t grow by pushing harder—you grow by going deeper.At just four years old, Diane Taylor lost her sister—and no one talked about it. Her parents believed she was too young to grieve. For 13 years, Diane carried that silence—until it nearly destroyed her. What followed was a healing journey that transformed her from a high-achieving, control-driven corporate climber into a conscious leader, coach, and guide for others seeking deeper purpose and impact.Now the founder of Glow Leadership and author of Elevate Potential: A Conscious Approach to Success, Diane helps people i...
2025-07-0738 min
Powerful Introvert | Quiet Leadership, Confidence & Personal GrowthToo Quiet, Too Sensitive? Discover Why These Are Your Superpowers | Dr. Tracy CooperWhat does it mean to be a highly sensitive person—and how can you lead with that trait instead of hiding it?Dr. Tracy Cooper is one of the world’s leading experts on high sensitivity. In this episode of Powerful Introvert, he shares his journey from overwhelmed student to pioneering researcher, and offers practical insights for quiet, reflective people who want to thrive as leaders.A professor, author, and co-producer of the documentaries Sensitive and Sensitive Men Rising, Dr. Cooper has helped millions understand sensory processing sensitivity (SPS)—a trait found in 15-20% of people...
2025-06-3046 min
Powerful Introvert | Quiet Leadership, Confidence & Personal GrowthFrom Overstimulated Introvert to Quietly Confident | Michaela ChungYou don’t have to fake extroversion to lead.Michaela Chung is one of the original voices of the quiet revolution—and her story starts with a breakdown in a hookah bar in New Zealand.Overstimulated, exhausted, and pressured to “stop being so quiet” on a group trip, Michaela shut down. But that low point became a turning point—not just for her, but for thousands of introverts who would later follow her journey.Michaela is the founder of Introvert Spring, a certified introvert coach, and author of The Irresistible Introvert and The Year of th...
2025-06-2331 min
The Quiet and Strong Podcast, Especially for IntrovertsEp 227 - Powerful Introverts: Lessons in Leadership with guest Greg WeingerWhat does it really mean to be a powerful introvert in a world that often celebrates the loudest voices? In this thought-provoking episode of The Quiet and Strong Podcast, host David Hall is joined by Greg Weinger—executive leader, writer, and host of the Powerful Introvert Podcast—to explore the truth behind introversion and leadership.You’ll hear Greg’s personal journey from feeling like an outsider to embracing his strengths as an introverted leader, including the moment he realized introversion is a source of power—not a limitation. Together, David and Greg tackle common myths abou...
2025-06-0947 min
Powerful Introvert | Quiet Leadership, Confidence & Personal GrowthFrom Steamrolling to Supportive: How Extroverted Leaders Can Champion Introverts | Holly GolebiowskiCan extroverted leaders become powerful introvert allies? Holly Golebiowski did—and in this episode, she shares how.A naturally extroverted leader, Holly didn’t realize her communication style was steamrolling quieter team members—until someone finally pointed it out. That wake-up call set her on a new path: becoming a more self-aware leader, learning to build inclusive team dynamics, and championing quieter voices in the workplace.Today, Holly is a founding facilitator of Leader Skills and an advocate for healthy leadership habits that empower introverts and extroverts alike. She shares practical strategies like using an “introver...
2025-06-0244 min
RISE TO LEADLeading Without Loud: The Power of Introversion with Greg WeingerGreg Weinger from Oregon opens up about hitting a wall in senior leadership despite a stellar resume—and why achievement alone wasn't enough, especially as an introvert. He shares how executive coaching and Susan Cain’s Quiet helped him rethink what it means to lead. Introversion became not a weakness to fix, but a trait to understand and leverage. Greg describes mentoring introverts and learning to create space for their strengths. He highlights how engineering teams often process feedback differently—and why that matters.Stillness isn’t weakness—it’s where power lives. Introverts can command a room without...
2025-05-3042 min
Powerful Introvert | Quiet Leadership, Confidence & Personal GrowthHe Told His Coach the Truth. It Changed Everything. | David GreerAfter 20 years of high-functioning denial, David J. Greer finally admitted to his coach—and himself—that he had a problem with alcohol. The two had built trust over the past 18 months, and he knew that once he said the words out loud, there was no going back. He could never again lie about it to himself, because his coach would hold him accountable. “I knew he would never let me off the hook.” That same day, he walked into a recovery meeting and began a journey that would not only change his life, but resh...
2025-05-1642 min
Powerful Introvert | Quiet Leadership, Confidence & Personal GrowthThe Only Real Cure for a Toxic Workplace | Desiree GoldeyWhat if the real cause of toxic workplaces isn’t bad culture—but bad leadership?Leadership coach and DEI strategist Desiree Goldey believes most companies are skipping the most critical step: teaching people how to lead.As founder of Do Better Consulting and a senior advisor at ZRG Partners, Desiree helps organizations go beyond checkbox DEI to build inclusive cultures—starting with self-aware leaders. From the C-suite to middle management, she teaches practical emotional intelligence, real self-care, and intentional leadership for a new era.In this episode, she shares how to develop your leader...
2025-05-0234 min
Powerful Introvert | Quiet Leadership, Confidence & Personal GrowthHow to Get Meetings Right and Let People Thrive | Chris DyerWhat does it take to build one of the best places to work in the world?For Chris Dyer, it started with a bold question: “What if we did this differently?”As CEO of PeopleG2, Chris led a remote team that consistently ranked among the best places to work—and landed on Inc. Magazine’s fastest-growing companies list five times.In this episode of Powerful Introvert, Chris breaks down exactly how he did it.From building psychological safety for introverts to designing innovative meeting formats like the Cockroach, Ostrich, and Tsunami, this con...
2025-04-1446 min
Powerful Introvert | Quiet Leadership, Confidence & Personal GrowthSelf-Confidence Must Be Earned — Coach Josh Wood Shows You HowCoach Josh Wood is a powerful introvert: a fitness coach and TEDx speaker who guides his clients as far as they want to go, from their couches to the peaks of the Himalayas.Based in Hobart, Tasmania, he coaches health and fitness worldwide, from tactical athletes like firefighters and police, to sports athletes, to normal professionals like me.Though he’s certainly physically powerful—competing in powerlifting, Brazilian Jiu Jitzu and a certain strongman competition involving 80 kilo metal logs—his real influence comes from helping his clients build an unshakable self-confidence that propels them to achiev...
2025-03-3149 min
Powerful Introvert | Quiet Leadership, Confidence & Personal GrowthLet People Think | Tim ChristensenTim Christensen has served as Chief Product Officer—the product and technology leader—at multiple software companies, driving hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue. To anyone who’s met him, he’s outspoken and anything but shy. “I’m often the loudest person in the room,” he says. Yet, he admits, “I almost never look forward to social gatherings.” Sound familiar? Sure enough, Tim consistently tests as an introvert on the Myers-Briggs assessment.Tim sees limited value in labels like “introversion” but uses personality tests with his teams as tools for self-discovery. He believes they help people better understa...
2025-02-0628 min
Think Your Way to an Epic LifeHow to Leverage Being an Introvert: Redefining LeadershipIn this podcast episode, I sit down with Greg Weinger, a tech executive with 20+ years of experience in software startups, to explore the journey of thriving as an introverted leader. From overcoming self-doubt to mastering practical skills like empathy-driven leadership, networking, and public speaking, Greg shares his personal growth story and the strategies that have shaped his career.We also dive into foundational topics like the strengths of introverted leaders, the history behind the extrovert myth, and creating inclusive, supportive work environments. Whether you're a leader navigating extroverted spaces, battling inner critics, or looking for inspiration, this...
2025-01-1446 min
Powerful Introvert | Quiet Leadership, Confidence & Personal GrowthInterview with The Extrovert | Greg SchrammIn this episode of Powerful Introvert we interview our first, live extrovert!Greg Schramm, a Product Manager and owner of a small-batch coffee roaster Bud’s Coffee is a garrulous extrovert—testing ENTJ (J for Judgmental) on his Meyers-Briggs for years. But a career spent working with introverted engineers and listening to customers has so shaped his outlook, a recent test scored him ENTP (P for Prospecting). In other words, he traded his J attitude, pushing his own ideas first, for a more listening, collaborative P approach that makes room for everyone’s voice. This shift has made h...
2024-12-1626 min
Powerful Introvert | Quiet Leadership, Confidence & Personal GrowthThe Life of an Introverted Technical Leader | Jeff CowanIn this first interview I speak with Jeff Cowan. We met 14 years ago at a local tech company where I was abruptly introduced to his team as their new manager. The team was cut out of the process and the news of my hiring, in Jeff's words, “was not universally well received.” This was my first stint as an engineering manager, and Jeff was really kind and helped me navigate some pretty choppy waters. Jeff is an introvert and a very well-respected technical leader. We discuss:* his journey as a technical leader* the impo...
2024-11-1330 min
Powerful Introvert | Quiet Leadership, Confidence & Personal GrowthIntroducing the Powerful Introvert PodcastWe’re here to talk about being an introvert, our incredible strengths and the challenges we face in business. We’ll explore how society’s values and hidden assumptions favor extroverted leaders, and how that hurts us all. You’ll hear interviews with business leaders, experts in the field, and with people like you and me - just trying to make sense of this and improve our lives. Plus you’ll get practical advice for your career and personal wellbeing. So let’s dive in I’m an introvert and I’m a tech executive with 20+ years wo...
2024-10-0701 min
Mintz On AirExclusive Rights: Intellectual Property - Avoiding Pitfalls: IP “Dos and Don’ts” for High-Tech Start-UpsIn this episode of the EXCLUSIVE RIGHTS: Intellectual Property podcast, Daniel Weinger, Frank Gerratana, and Greg Penoyer discuss how young technology companies can set themselves up for IP success. Whether the organization’s goal is eventual divestment, an IPO, or undetermined, having a solid IP foundation will set a young company on the right track. Addressing these issues now will save time and money down the road.
Daniel, Frank, and Greg cover the topics below and more:
- Founding documents and relationships between founders
- Provisional patent applications and strategy
- Trademarks and other names...
2023-05-1122 min
Exclusive RightsAvoiding Pitfalls: IP “Dos and Don’ts” for High-Tech Start-UpsIn this episode of the EXCLUSIVE RIGHTS: Intellectual Property podcast, Daniel Weinger, Frank Gerratana, and Greg Penoyer discuss how young technology companies can set themselves up for IP success. Whether the organization’s goal is eventual divestment, an IPO, or undetermined, having a solid IP foundation will set a young company on the right track. Addressing these issues now will save time and money down the road.
Daniel, Frank, and Greg cover the topics below and more:
- Founding documents and relationships between founders
- Provisional patent applications and strategy
- Trademarks and other names and the importance of early resear...
2023-05-1122 min
Pothole Problem Podcast#025—Pandemics and the Pothole ProblemZane interviews Jack about how COVID-19 is impacting perceptions of politics in the present and how it might change the future. Jack discusses how the pandemic response has the potential to push back against the standard negativity bias that underlies the pothole problem and bring greater balance to people's perceptions of politicians and the government, and he speculates about how broadly and permanently the pandemic will change Americans' views of politics, governance, and themselves.This episode also features, "Stickin' It To the Man," written and performed by Greg Weinger and originally aired with Episode 1 of this podcast.
2020-04-2036 min
Pothole Problem Podcast#001—The Pothole ProblemIn the pilot episode, the host explains the concept of the pothole problem and the intention of the podcast, and his teenage son interviews him about the evolution of his own political outrage.This episode features "Stickin' It to the Man,” an original song by Greg Weinger.
2019-09-3028 min