What if the very things you think are “holding you back” are actually your greatest power?

If you’ve ever felt overlooked in a loud room, struggled to be taken seriously at work, or questioned whether your voice truly matters, today’s episode is going to shift something in you. Today you will learn how to own your voice, communicate with impact, and lead confidently whether you’re an introvert, an extrovert, or somewhere in between. This conversation will help you understand yourself better and show up differently tomorrow.

What You’ll Learn

By the end of this episode, you’ll walk away with:

1. How to communicate with authenticity (and what that actually looks like in real-life conversations).

2. Why introversion is a leadership strength, not something to “fix.”

3. How to build a work culture where everyone feels heard (no matter the size of the room).

4. 3 practical skills anyone can use to stand out in a new team or organization.

5. How to use storytelling to influence decisions, connect deeply, and grow your career or brand.

Richard Étienne is a storytelling strategist, documentary filmmaker, communications consultant, and founder of The Introvert Space a platform dedicated to elevating introverted voices in leadership.

He has shaped communications at 10 Downing Street, created social strategy that reached over 1 billion impressions, led storytelling at Bacardi, Elsevier, and The Economist, and co-hosts the Trends at 12 segment on BBC London Radio.

▶︎ Website & Resources: https://www.richardetienne.co.uk

In this episode:

00:00 Welcome & Richard’s Journey

01:12 The 3 Key Takeaways for Your Leadership Growth

04:30 Misconceptions About Introverts in Leadership

07:55 Building Inclusive Workplace Cultures

11:15 How to Bring Your “Whole Self” to Work

14:42 Skills to Stand Out in Any Career Stage

17:25 How to Grow Your Voice & Your Community

20:10 The Art of Storytelling for Influence

24:50 The Power of Pivoting Careers

29:17 Books That Transformed Richard’s Journey

32:01 How to Create Space in Conversations

35:30 Final Message to the Listener

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