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The Introvert Leader
Hosted by Austin Hopkins · EN
Build confidence. Take risks. Make an impact.
The Introvert Leader Podcast shows professionals how to grow, lead with confidence, and stand out without selling out.
Hosted by Austin Hopkins, each episode breaks down the real challenges of leadership, career growth, and big career moments without fluff or corporate buzzwords.
New episodes every other Wednesday. Subscribe and start leading your career on your terms.
For inquiries, contact: theintrovertleader@gmail.com
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The Career Questions ChatGPT Can't Answer
2w ago00:16:00Tap to summarizeChatGPT can't solve your nuanced career problems. But I can. In this episode, I tackle four real questions from real people who are scared, stuck, and not sure what to do next. My honest answers, no fluff. Timestamps1:56 – How Do You Get Over The Constant Fear of Being Fired?: Irrational fears cause more harm than you imagine. 4:27 – How To Know If You Have What It Takes to Be a Senior Leader?: You are asking the wrong question.7:20 – What Was The Exact Moment You Stopped Treating Minor Corporate Inconveniences As Life-or-Death Emergencies?: My boss called me on my honeymoon. This was the last straw.10:25 – Is Anyone Else Terrified They Stayed In a Stable Career Too Long and Now Feel Completely Trapped? You aren't trapped if you can change at any moment. Introvert Leader Newsletter (Confidence Blueprint Course Waitlist)Get the free confidence guide & biweekly updates: HereCareer & Leadership CoachingWant a better career? Clients who work with us earn 57% more and get promoted 3x faster on average: Book your free career clarity call here.Free ResourcesThe Brag Sheet (free Career Win Tracker): HereTake the free Career Fulfillment quiz: HereEngageNew episodes drop every other Wednesday. Be sure to subscribe.Send in your career, leadership, or self-development questions and I’ll answer them on air.Email: theintrovertleader@gmail.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/austinchopkinsYouTube: Austin HopkinsCareer Coaching: www.sts-coaching.com
Transcribe →The Two Questions That Saved Me From Burnout
Jun 2400:13:12Tap to summarizeYou don't have to settle for being burnt out at work. It won't get better with time unless you do something about it. Most burnout advice sounds the same, but it doesn't work. 67% of workers are feeling some kind of burnout. In this episode, I give you a framework to get past it.Timestamps2:19 – The Reframe: Most Burnout advice doesn't solve the root problem.4:00 – Bored Burnout: Boredom is a quiet kind of burnout that eats at your soul. 6:31 – Depleted Burnout: Even if you love your work, devoting too many hours to it can leave you feeling depleted. Find your passion and never work a day in your life is a lie. 9:05 – The Two Question Test: Easy questions you can ask yourself when you are feeling burned out at work. 11:25 – Challenge: Ask yourself two questions before you work more hours or take on more work. Introvert Leader Newsletter (Confidence Blueprint Course Waitlist)Get the free confidence guide & biweekly updates: HereCareer & Leadership CoachingWant a better career? Clients who work with us earn 57% more and get promoted 3x faster on average: Book your free career clarity call here.Free ResourcesThe Brag Sheet (free Career Achievement Tracker): HereTake the free Career Fulfillment quiz: HereEngageNew episodes drop every other Wednesday. Be sure to subscribe.Send in your career, leadership, or self-development questions and I’ll answer them on air.Email: theintrovertleader@gmail.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/austinchopkinsYouTube: Austin HopkinsCareer Coaching: www.sts-coaching.com
Transcribe →How to Get Anyone at Work to Say Yes
Jun 1000:16:38Tap to summarizeThere is nothing more frustrating than needing something from someone who doesn't report to you. Technically, they don't have to listen to you, and it's maddening. In this episode, I share the 4 strategies I used hundreds of times in my corporate career to get anyone at work to say yes.Timestamps3:12 – What’s In It For Them: Find something to offer in exchange for what you want.6:14 – Recognize Them Publicly: People want their work to be noticed. Use this to get what you want. 9:27 – Tie Your Ask To Something Deeper: Make the ask connect to something that matters. 12:10 – When Nothing Else Works: Sometimes you have to bring in their manager. I'll show you how to do it with class. 15:40 – Challenge: Pick someone who isn't responding to your ask and try one of the 4 strategies. Introvert Leader Newsletter (Confidence Blueprint PDF)Get the free confidence guide & biweekly updates: HereCareer & Leadership CoachingWant a better career? Clients who work with us earn 57% more and get promoted 3x faster on average: Book your free career clarity call here.Free ResourcesThe Brag Sheet (free Career Achievement Tracker): HereTake the free Career Fulfillment quiz: HereEngageNew episodes drop every other Wednesday. Be sure to subscribe.Send in your career, leadership, or self-development questions and I’ll answer them on air.Email: theintrovertleader@gmail.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/austinchopkinsYouTube: Austin HopkinsCareer Coaching: www.sts-coaching.com
Transcribe →Confidence Isn't What You Think It Is
May 2700:08:13Tap to summarizeIn this episode, I give you an exclusive sneak peek into my Confident Leader Blueprint course dropping in September. Confidence is not being the smartest. It's not having the most experience, and it's certainly not something you are born with. It's inside you, just waiting to come to the surface. Leaders who struggle with confidence never reach their full potential. In this episode, I share my 5-stage blueprint to help you tap into your confidence.Timestamps2:11 – Stage 1-Know Yourself: Before you can tap into your confidence, you need to understand what your unique value is.2:57 – Stage 2-Redefine Leadership: Authentic leadership doesn't fit any mold. So quit trying to be something you aren't. 3:53 – Stage 3-Commit: Commit to yourself and your set of values. 4:44 – Stage 4-Take Action: Action is what drives confidence faster than anything else. 5:54 – Stage 5-Adapt: Reflect, reevaluate, and recover quickly when things go wrong. Introvert Leader Newsletter (Confidence Blueprint PDF)Get the free confidence guide & biweekly updates: HereCareer & Leadership CoachingWant a better career? Clients who work with us earn 57% more and get promoted 3x faster on average: Book your free career clarity call here.Free ResourcesThe Brag Sheet (free Career Achievement Tracker): HereTake the free Career Fulfillment quiz: HereEngageNew episodes drop every other Wednesday. Be sure to subscribe.Send in your career, leadership, or self-development questions and I’ll answer them on air.Email: theintrovertleader@gmail.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/austinchopkinsYouTube: Austin HopkinsCareer Coaching: www.sts-coaching.com
Transcribe →How to Brag Without Being Braggy
May 1300:10:07Tap to summarizeWhy is it so hard to brag without sounding like a douche? You want people to know about your value, but you don't want to come across as arrogant. I figured out how to tell my story without it feeling braggy. Let me teach you how to do it.Timestamps1:02 – Personal Update: Back from Lisbon. Here is what I loved about Portugal.1:48 – Reframe Your View on Self Promotion: It's not bragging if you are telling your story and showing your value. 4:27 – Find Your Lane To Share Wins: Find an authentic way to tell your story. Do it in your voice, your way. 7:04 – Rinse & Repeat: Make sharing wins a part of your routine. 9:18 – Challenge for Listeners: Find one small win to share this week.Career & Leadership CoachingWant a better career? Clients who work with us earn 57% more and get promoted 3x faster on average: Book your free career clarity call here.Free ResourcesThe Brag Sheet (free Career Achievement Tracker): HereTake the free Career Fulfillment quiz: HereEngageNew episodes drop every other Wednesday. Be sure to subscribe.Send in your career, leadership, or self-development questions and I’ll answer them on air.Email: theintrovertleader@gmail.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/austinchopkinsYouTube: Austin HopkinsCareer Coaching: www.sts-coaching.com
Transcribe →How to Deliver Bad News (and Get More Respect)
Apr 2200:11:32Tap to summarizeDelivering bad news sucks. It's uncomfortable, you feel like crap doing it, and yet you can never avoid it. In this episode, I share how to deliver bad news and still have people like you and even respect you more.Timestamps1:30 – Personal Update: Headed to Lisbon, be back with a new episode on May 13th.2:20 – Why It's So Hard To Deliver Bad News: We make it about us instead of them. 5:10 – Bad News Mistakes: Delivering bad news gets messy when you make these common mistakes. 7:08 – Bad News Framework: 3 steps to deliver bad news so people respect you afterward.9:57 – Challenge for Listeners: Quit trying to feel ready before you deliver bad news. Just rip off the band-aid. 10:39 – Announcement: Something big is coming in a few weeks, don't miss itCareer & Leadership CoachingWant a better career? Clients who work with us earn 57% more and get promoted 3x faster on average: Book your free career clarity call here.Free ResourcesThe Brag Sheet (free Career Achievement Tracker): HereTake the free Career Fulfillment quiz: HereEngageNew episodes drop every other Wednesday. Be sure to subscribe.Send in your career, leadership, or self-development questions and I’ll answer them on air.Email: theintrovertleader@gmail.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/austinchopkinsYouTube: Austin HopkinsCareer Coaching: www.sts-coaching.com
Transcribe →What People Say About You When You're Not in the Room
Apr 800:11:51Tap to summarizeYour reputation is your most valuable asset. It's being built in rooms you aren't in, by people you may not even know that well. Every interaction, every moment matters. In this episode, I want to help you figure out what your current reputation is, what you want to be known for, and what to do when you mess up.Timestamps1:07 – Personal Update: Working in new locations has unlocked my creativity. 1:55 – How Your Reputation Is Formed: Intentions don't matter, and how you treat people defines you.4:15 – Discover Your Current Reputation: Ask for feedback, look for patterns. 5:48 – Decide What You Want To Be Known For: Winging your reputation won't work. Define what you want people to say about you. 7:56 – Execute Consistently: Consistency matters more than you think. 11:04 – Challenge for Listeners: Make a list of 3-5 non-negotiables.Career & Leadership CoachingWant a better career? Clients who work with us earn 57% more and get promoted 3x faster on average: Book your free career clarity call here.Free ResourcesThe Brag Sheet (free Career Achievement Tracker): HereTake the free Career Fulfillment quiz: HereEngageNew episodes drop every other Wednesday. Be sure to subscribe.Send in your career, leadership, or self-development questions and I’ll answer them on air.Email: theintrovertleader@gmail.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/austinchopkinsYouTube: Austin HopkinsCareer Coaching: www.sts-coaching.com
Transcribe →The Secret to Getting Everything You Want from Your Boss
Mar 2500:11:25Tap to summarizeIf you are tired of not getting what you want from your boss, don't worry, you're not alone. So many people think hard work will get them what they want, but that's rarely the case. Today, I'm gonna show you the simple secret that will help you get exactly what you want from your boss. Timestamps0:55 – Don't Confuse Hard Work With The Right Work: Strategy beats brute force. Figure out how to focus your efforts on what matters. 3:00 – Every Boss Has A Currency: Figure out what motivates your boss so you can give it to them. 5:48 – Ask For What You Want: Come up with a plan and make the ask using three clear steps. 10:44 – Challenge for Listeners: Define exactly what you want. Look for a pattern of what your boss values. Career & Leadership CoachingWant a better career? Clients who work with us earn 57% more and get promoted 3x faster on average: Book your free career clarity call here.Free ResourcesThe Brag Sheet (free Career Achievement Tracker): HereTake the free Career Fulfillment quiz: HereEngageNew episodes drop every other Wednesday. Be sure to subscribe.Send in your career, leadership, or self-development questions and I’ll answer them on air.Email: theintrovertleader@gmail.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/austinchopkinsYouTube: Austin HopkinsCareer Coaching: www.sts-coaching.com
Transcribe →How to Get Noticed By The C-Suite
Mar 1100:11:53Tap to summarizeHard work alone won’t get you noticed by the people who run the company. Promotions and big opportunities usually go to the people executives know, trust, and remember. In this episode, I’m breaking down how to get on the radar of the C-suite and what you need to do to stand out when the big opportunities appear.Timestamps0:54 – Storytime: The time I met the COO and made an impression.3:04 – Every Moment Counts: Treat any interaction with the C-Suite like the Olympics.6:57 – Get In Their Mind: When you understand how you think, you can tailor your approach. 8:42 – Get Visible: When they don't know you, they can help you. 10:25 – What Im Learning Right Now: A new segment where I share something I'm learning recently. Let me know what you think in the comments. 11:08 – Challenge for Listeners: Get visible in the next two weeks. Career & Leadership CoachingWant a better career? Clients who work with us earn 57% more and get promoted 3x faster on average: Book your free career clarity call here.Free ResourcesThe Brag Sheet (free Career Achievement Tracker): HereTake the free Career Fulfillment quiz: HereEngageNew episodes drop every other Wednesday. Be sure to subscribe.Send in your career, leadership, or self-development questions and I’ll answer them on air.Email: theintrovertleader@gmail.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/austinchopkinsYouTube: Austin HopkinsCareer Coaching: www.sts-coaching.com
Transcribe →The Lies Leaders Tell Themselves
Feb 2500:09:21Tap to summarizeI was three weeks into a new leadership role when one of my top performers told me my idea would never work. In that moment, I felt defensive, unsure, and tempted to keep the peace. Instead of addressing it, I told myself a story that made avoiding the discomfort feel smart. In this episode, I’m breaking down the five lies I told myself as a leader, how they quietly damaged my team, and what to do instead.Timestamps1:41 – Lie #1: My Team’s Performance Will Speak For Itself.3:00 – Lie #2: They’re Not Complaining, So They Must Be Happy.4:19 – Lie #3: I’m Being Nice By Not Holding Them Accountable.5:38 – Lie #4: I’ll Just Give The Best Projects/Work to My A Players.6:55 – Lie #5: They Aren't That Bad. I Can Manage Around Them.8:10 – Challenge for Listeners: Label the lie, Take action in 7 days. Career & Leadership CoachingWant a better career? Clients who work with us earn 57% more and get promoted 3x faster on average: Book your free career clarity call here.Free ResourcesThe Brag Sheet (free Career Achievement Tracker): HereTake the free Career Fulfillment quiz: HereEngageNew episodes drop every other Wednesday. Be sure to subscribe.Send in your career, leadership, or self-development questions and I’ll answer them on air.Email: theintrovertleader@gmail.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/austinchopkinsYouTube: Austin HopkinsCareer Coaching: www.sts-coaching.com
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