Ep 179 – Building your confidence as an introvert with Sarah Manley

Influence & Impact for female leaders

Workplaces and meetings are not set up to get the best out of introverts so it’s no wonder that many people who identify as introverts can experience self doubt at work even in leadership roles.

Sarah Manley built a highly successful career in marketing as a deep introvert but was growing tired of being ‘always on’ and visible and increasingly felt like she was in the wrong place. It ate at her confidence. Then she discovered ‘Quiet’; by Susan Cain and she understood herself and her strengths fully for the first time. Sarah approached work with a new mindset and embraced being an introvert at work. In her book ‘The Quiet Catalyst’ Sarah shares her insights, tools and strategies to thriving as an introvert at work.

In our conversation we discuss…

• How to network successfully as an introvert

• How to navigate working with an extraverted manager

• How to gather feedback that works for you as an introvert and how to make it useful

• Why energy management is so important for introverts and Sarah’s tools for managing your energy effectively

• Top tips for presentations

My name’s Carla Miller, leadership coach, author and trainer. And this is the Influence & Impact podcast for women leaders, helping you confidently navigate the ups and downs of leadership and feel less alone on your journey as a leader. In fortnightly episodes I share practical tools and insights from myself and my brilliant guests that will help you succeed in your career.

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About Sarah Manley:

Sarah Manley, an Amazon #1 bestselling author, career coach, mentor and speaker draws on two decades of international corporate experience. As the founder of The Quiet Catalyst, she helps introverted professionals unlock their potential by offering tailored guidance for navigating corporate life with confidence and energy.

Find out more about Sarah:

Website: www.thequietcatalyst.com

Sarah’s links: https://linktr.ee/thequietcatalyst

Sarah on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahmanleytqc/