Ever feel like you're only seeing the highlight reel of other people's success? This episode of The Ambitious Introvert® pulls back the curtain as I chat with Amanda Riffee, an internationally recognised coach for women, event speaker, and host of the Unleashing You Podcast.

Amanda shares her journey of transitioning from 17 years in corporate—marked by burnout and personal tragedies - to creating a business and life she loves, free of burnout and full of intention.

In this episode, we discuss:

- The challenges Amanda faced, and the pivotal moments that sparked her transformation

- How to set boundaries and prioritise balance for better energy and mental health

- Amanda’s insights on being ‘intentionally productive’ and leveraging cycle syncing for peak performance

- Her journey from corporate to coaching, including the limiting beliefs she overcame to thrive (see if you recognise any of these yourself!)

- Why hearing other people’s backstory can inspire you to take the action you’ve been holding back on

If you’ve ever felt stuck with self-doubt, burnout, or fear of change, this episode is for you.

CONNECT WITH AMANDA

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/amandariffee_coaching/

LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-riffee/

Website:
https://acrprofessionalcoaching.com/

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Website: https://theambitiousintrovert.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmalouparkes/
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Are you taking aligned, meaningful action toward your goals, or are you stuck in passive ‘dreaming’? In this solo episode of The Ambitious Introvert® Podcast I explore the difference between active and passive approaches to achieving what you want in life. I’ll share real-world examples of how passive actions can keep you stuck - and how active steps move you closer to success.

I’ll also share why introverts often shy away from action, and how to reframe it in a way that feels good.

Tune in to learn:

• How to understand the key difference between dreaming about your goals (passive) and actively working toward them with intentional steps.
• Real life examples or passive vs active
• What aligned action is (and how to take it)
• Why introverts often fall into the ‘passive’ category
• Why your beliefs around tiredness or Human Design may be holding you back

If you’re tired of waiting for your goals to magically show up, and ready to get into the driver’s seat instead ready for 2025, this episode is for you!

CONNECT WITH EMMA-LOUISE

Website: https://theambitiousintrovert.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmalouparkes/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmalouparkes

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Ever been told ‘just speak up more’ but weren’t sure how? Or sat in a meeting feeling like you’re happy just observing and don’t want to ‘add to the noise’? If so, this episode is for you!

I interviewed global communication expert and bestselling author Jessica Chen about how introverted professionals can confidently stand out in the workplace. From her new book, Smart, Not Loud: How to Get Noticed at Work for All the Right Reasons, Jessica shares her proven strategies for advocating for yourself without compromising authenticity, or feeling like you need to be loud to be heard. From the Emmy-winning newsroom to her top communication agency, Jessica helps introverts to unlock their natural strengths in business communication.

You’ll learn:

• How Jessica transitioned from Emmy-winning TV journalist to founder of Soulcast Media, where she’s taught over 2 million people how to master communication at work.
• What the "Babble Hypothesis" is, and how introverts can combat self-doubt, reminding us that what’s intuitive to you might not be as obvious to others.
• The 4A Sequence for Speaking Up, to help deliver your ideas with confidence in meetings.
• How to strategically ask for what you need without feeling ‘ick’
• Why managing your professional image is key for introverts, and how to do so in a natural way

CONNECT WITH JESSICA

Book: https://smartnotloudbook.com
Soulcast Media: soulcastmedia.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicachenpage/

CONNECT WITH EMMA-LOUISE

Website: https://theambitiousintrovert.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmalouparkes/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmalouparkes

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