The Ambitious Introvert® Podcast

Welcome to this week's episode of the Ambitious Introvert! I'm really thrilled to have Catherine Wood with me today, and I'm very excited to delve into her expertise in her very specific type of coaching. She’s also going to share a little bit more about herself and her background and how she runs a successful business as a highly sensitive empath. Enjoy!Catherine and I discuss:The importance of having a coach who not only knows you, but knows your people and why we’ll both always have a coach!How coaching is actually a co-creative process that is designed together with coach and clientAn overview of ontological coaching and why it can be particularly powerful for highly sensitive and empathic people Catherine’s journey to ontological coaching and how she knew it was right for her The positive and negative sides of being an empath and how to make it work for you as a business owner How to thrive as a prosperous, empathic business owner and knowing you’re deserving of it Visit this episode's blog post here.Connect with Emma on Instagram: @ambitiousintrovertConnect with Catherine on Instagram: @unboundedpotential CONNECT WITH EMMA-LOUISE: Website: https://theambitiousintrovert.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmalouparkes/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmalouparkesSign up to receive my monthly Introverts Only emails, delivering all the best introvert-friendly resources straight to your inbox, minus the scroll here.PREMIUM SUPPORT: Interested in working with me 1:1? Learn more and apply here.

Welcome to this week's episode of the Ambitious Introvert, today’s guest has been instrumental in the Ambitious Introvert brand over the last few months –  course creation expert Emily Walker. Not only has Emily helped me create and design Start Up to Scale Up, she has helped countless other clients in various industries and she brings all of this knowledge and experience to today’s conversation. If you’re thinking of creating your own course or program but have no idea where to start, this episode is for you!Emily and I discuss:Why it’s important to focus on your course or program content just as much as marketing itWhy less content is the answer to a high value client experienceThe behind the scenes of what it looks like for Emily to support in course and program creation with her clients Choosing between creating a course or a program depending on your content and audience needsThe role of goal setting in your course or program and how it will make or break your clients’ attention(and therefore results!)The positive side of Emily not having an audience niche and an example of the clients she’s been able to support in creating learning productsVisit this episode's blog post here.Connect with Emma on Instagram: @ambitiousintrovert.Connect with Emily on Instagram: @modernleaderscoCONNECT WITH EMMA-LOUISE: Website: https://theambitiousintrovert.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmalouparkes/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmalouparkesSign up to receive my monthly Introverts Only emails, delivering all the best introvert-friendly resources straight to your inbox, minus the scroll here.PREMIUM SUPPORT: Interested in working with me 1:1? Learn more and apply here.

Welcome to The Ambitious Introvert! This episode is a spin on the game ‘2 truths and a lie’ - I’m going to call it ‘3 lies and a truth in the online space’ instead! People are telling you that you need to make all kinds of investments to grow a viable, profitable, sustainable business. But if you aren’t making consistent sales, don’t have consistent monthly recurring revenue that you can build on, or you're in feast and famine mode, there’s really only ONE thing you should be focussing on - and this episode is for you. I can’t wait to hear your takeaways!Topics Discussed:Knowing the difference between what we want and what we need as new business ownersWhy you don’t actually need a custom website or branding in the beginning of your business Why a niched program or course may not be the answer to your scalability The problems with the programs that promise to include “everything” you’ll ever need to know about entrepreneurship The foundations that you need in order to have a viable, profitable, scalable business Visit this episode's blog post here.Connect with Emma on Instagram: @ambitiousintrovert.CONNECT WITH EMMA-LOUISE: Website: https://theambitiousintrovert.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmalouparkes/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmalouparkesSign up to receive my monthly Introverts Only emails, delivering all the best introvert-friendly resources straight to your inbox, minus the scroll here.PREMIUM SUPPORT: Interested in working with me 1:1? Learn more and apply here.

Welcome to the latest episode of the podcast! If you’re a long time listener, you know that social media is not something that comes naturally to me - it's probably the biggest stumbling block I've had as an introverted and HSP online entrepreneur. However, it now feels MUCH easier. After burnout forced me to change my mindset and knowledge around social media, I've been extremely consistent at posting for the best part of two years now. This has helped create a lot of revenue in my business, for which I am very grateful. So today I’m giving you some tips for navigating social media if you are more of a private entrepreneur - the same tips that helped me propel my own business forward.Topics Discussed:Why I believe it can be best to separate your business and personal accounts on social media How to tell the difference between your ego and your authentic selfWhy it’s important to know ‘what you always share’ and ‘what you never share’ on social media, and how this creates consistencyMy biggest tip for reframing your mindset and relationship with social mediaVisit this episode's blog post here.Connect with Emma-Louise on Instagram: @ambitiousintrovertCONNECT WITH EMMA-LOUISE: Website: https://theambitiousintrovert.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmalouparkes/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmalouparkesSign up to receive my monthly Introverts Only emails, delivering all the best introvert-friendly resources straight to your inbox, minus the scroll here.PREMIUM SUPPORT: Interested in working with me 1:1? Learn more and apply here.

Welcome back to the Ambitious Introvert, this week I’m continuing my oh-so-candid conversation with my dear friend, Aimee Browne. If you haven’t listened to Part One from last week, be sure to check that out first. Today, we’re expanding on the common mindset blocks that Aimee and I have faced as both introverted and extroverted entrepreneurs. You’ll hear our experiences with healing from perfectionism, strengthening our money mindset, and more. Enjoy, and be sure to let me know your favourite takeaways! Aimee and I discuss:Overcoming the thought that you have nothing important to say, and how to use your audience for content ideas  Remembering that done is better than perfect (and how launching her podcast has helped Aimee lean into this!)How your money mindset has implications for SO many parts of your business and personal life Finding the balance between prices that feel good to you vs. pricing with industry standardsVisit this episode's blog post here.Connect with Aimee on Instagram: @iamaimeebrowneConnect with me on Instagram: @ambitiousintrovertCONNECT WITH EMMA-LOUISE: Website: https://theambitiousintrovert.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmalouparkes/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmalouparkesSign up to receive my monthly Introverts Only emails, delivering all the best introvert-friendly resources straight to your inbox, minus the scroll here.PREMIUM SUPPORT: Interested in working with me 1:1? Learn more and apply here.

Hello, welcome to this week's episode of the Ambitious Introvert! As you know, all of my guests are special, but this guest is very, very special because she’s one of my closest friends. Aimee Browne is an online business strategist and we have been a part of each other's business journeys for almost two and a half years now - we have literally seen each other grow from signing our first clients to where we are now. So I invited Aimee on today to share some of the mindset issues that we've both encountered. It's really important to see that whatever stage of business you're in, these difficult things can still come up. We'll share how we’ve worked through some of the lows and celebrated some of the highs. Enjoy this very vulnerable peek behind the scenes!Aimee and I discuss:How Aimee & I support each other with our opposite personality types Creating healthy boundaries as an online business owner Why a giveaway is one of the best things I did for my business early on (& how it’s still helping me grow now!)The importance of separating your identity from your business Cultivating mindful activities and moving away from constant consumption so you can be a healthier CEOVisit this episode's blog post here.Connect with Aimee on Instagram: @iamaimeebrowneConnect with me on Instagram: @ambitiousintrovertCONNECT WITH EMMA-LOUISE: Website: https://theambitiousintrovert.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmalouparkes/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmalouparkesSign up to receive my monthly Introverts Only emails, delivering all the best introvert-friendly resources straight to your inbox, minus the scroll here.PREMIUM SUPPORT: Interested in working with me 1:1? Learn more and apply here.

Welcome to the newest solo episode of The Ambitious Introvert! Like every new entrepreneur, at the start of my business journey I had to learn to sell to people who didn’t know me well. I never wanted to have to ‘convince’ someone to invest with me on a sales call. Instead I got VERY intentional about my marketing! Today I’m sharing 7 seven simple ways to create safety with your marketing and online presence so that people WILL want to work with you. No matter what stage of business you’re at, I know this episode is going to be so helpful to you!Topics Discussed:The mindset switch that makes it feel safe for new people to hire and invest in you Why testimonials are the golden currency for online business owners, and how to collect them easily (even if you’re brand new to business)Why sharing client results really works as a way to grow your business Why your audience needs to know all relevant experience, qualifications, and certifications (even if you don’t think it’s a big deal)How small BTS clips creates a sense of trust for potential clients Taking the fear out of offering a guarantee Visit this episode's blog post here.Connect with Emma on Instagram: @ambitiousintrovertCONNECT WITH EMMA-LOUISE: Website: https://theambitiousintrovert.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmalouparkes/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmalouparkesSign up to receive my monthly Introverts Only emails, delivering all the best introvert-friendly resources straight to your inbox, minus the scroll here.PREMIUM SUPPORT: Interested in working with me 1:1? Learn more and apply here.

Welcome to this week's very special Valentine's episode of The Ambitious Introvert. I never thought that I would be doing a dedicated Valentine's Day episode, but the stars aligned and the timing was perfect. Today, I have invited Manisha Tare, a somatic healing practitioner, on to the show to share how much our nervous system impacts our daily communication, relationships, and life in general. I believe that we will only be as successful as our nervous system is willing to allow us to be, and as we know the way you do anything is the way you do everything. So when you start to prioritise yourself in your relationship, you will see growth in other areas of life - such as in business and other types of relationships. Listen to today’s episode with Manisha to find out how.Manisha and I discuss:How what’s happening in your nervous system can impact how you communicateWhy it’s so important to have someone hold a safe space for you as you journey through somatic healing The importance of continued education, no matter which industry you may be in as a coach or business ownerHow Manisha uses astrology and Akashic Records to guide her clients through their emotional workThe positive impact of somatic healing that Manisha has seen with her clients on their relationships and careersVisit this episode's blog post here: https://emmalouiseparkes.com/somatic-healing-for-emotional-transformation-with-manisha-tare/ Connect with Emma on Instagram: @ambitiousintrovertConnect with Manisha on Instagram: @manishatareCONNECT WITH EMMA-LOUISE: Website: https://theambitiousintrovert.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmalouparkes/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmalouparkesSign up to receive my monthly Introverts Only emails, delivering all the best introvert-friendly resources straight to your inbox, minus the scroll here.PREMIUM SUPPORT: Interested in working with me 1:1? Learn more and apply here.

Hello, and welcome to the latest episode of the Ambitious Introvert podcast. Today I’m joined by one of my beautiful clients, Julia de’Caneva, to discuss a topic that often gets misinterpreted and misrepresented – mindfulness. It’s something that I’ve been familiar with for a number of years but I'm really excited to bring Julia on to discuss it because she’s a UCLA trained mindfulness facilitator. We’re going to break down some of the common misconceptions while sharing how you can start to incorporate mindfulness into your own daily routine (and why you should) - enjoy!Julia and I discuss:How Julia uses the practice of mindfulness to especially support introverts and highly sensitive entrepreneursCorrecting some of the biggest misunderstandings of what mindfulness isThe difference between a skill and a practice Why turning your notifications off is one of the best things you can do for yourselfThe connection of meditation, gratitude, and chakras with mindfulness and why you don’t have to do everythingSmall actions you can incorporate into your day to cultivate mindfulnessVisit this episode's blog post here: https://emmalouiseparkes.com/mindfulness-for-entrepreneurs-with-julia-decaneva/ Connect with Emma on Instagram: @ambitiousintrovertConnect with Julia on Instagram: @lifecoachjuliaCONNECT WITH EMMA-LOUISE: Website: https://theambitiousintrovert.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmalouparkes/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmalouparkesSign up to receive my monthly Introverts Only emails, delivering all the best introvert-friendly resources straight to your inbox, minus the scroll here.PREMIUM SUPPORT: Interested in working with me 1:1? Learn more and apply here.

Kendall Cherry is joining me on today’s episode of The Ambitious Introvert! Kendall is my 1:1 client, a copywriter, agency owner and founder of The Candid Collective. I invited her on today because at the start of our working together she was very resistant to the ‘woo’ - but once she fully embraced the different energetic practices I use, she saw so many transformations in her business, mindset and life. She’s sharing her business journey, how she tackles content creation as a copywriter, and how she’s created a business that perfectly suits her personality. Kendall and I discuss:How Kendall grew into done for you agency work and copywriting as a whole, overcoming the stressors and her inner critic Why Kendall believes in the power of EFT and mindset work, and everything that it’s done for her businessWhy private podcasting feels aligned for Kendall, her personality type, and her ideal clients (but isn’t right for everyone)How Kendall’s view of writing her own content has changed because of her copywriting work and experience Visit this episode's blog post here: https://emmalouiseparkes.com/embracing-the-woo-creating-a-balanced-business-with-kendall-cherry/ Connect with Emma on Instagram: @ambitiousintrovertCONNECT WITH EMMA-LOUISE: Website: https://theambitiousintrovert.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmalouparkes/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmalouparkesSign up to receive my monthly Introverts Only emails, delivering all the best introvert-friendly resources straight to your inbox, minus the scroll here.PREMIUM SUPPORT: Interested in working with me 1:1? Learn more and apply here.