In this solo episode I’m sharing a powerful mindset shift inspired by a recent coaching session. If you’ve ever worried that desiring something - clients, success, connection - makes you selfish, this episode will change the way you see things.

Through a deeply personal (and slightly unexpected) story about a long-lost IKEA chair, I’m sharing how the things you desire might be looking for you, too. This episode is a reminder that wanting something isn’t a one-way street - it’s an energetic exchange for the good of everyone involved.

What You’ll Learn:

1. How introverts can reframe visibility and self-promotion
2. Why it’s not selfish to want clients, love, or opportunity
3. The quiet confidence that comes from trusting energetic reciprocity

🌟This episode is brought to you by Cozy Earth. To save a massive 40% on their introvert-friendly bedding and loungewear visit https://cozyearth.com and use the code INTROVERT

CONNECT WITH EMMA-LOUISE:

👉🏼 Join Introvert 2.0 this September - the small group mastermind created just for ambitious introverts like you

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

Sign up to receive my monthly Introverts Only digest, 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.

The rules of success are shifting - fast. And the traits introverts were once told to “fix” are turning out to be the very ones the future demands.

In this solo episode of The Ambitious Introvert®, I’m unpacking why deep thinkers, calm communicators, and emotionally intelligent leaders are becoming the real power players in today’s evolving world of work and business.

You’ll hear:

• Why the “fast-talking, always-on” leadership style is losing its edge
• The key mindset shift introverts need to stop adapting and start thriving
• What true high performance looks like when speed and visibility aren’t enough
• How to leverage your natural wiring for strategic advantage - without faking extroversion

If you’ve ever felt out of step with outdated career advice, or like the game was never built for your brain… this one’s for you.

🌟This episode is brought to you by Cozy Earth. To save a massive 40% on their introvert-friendly bedding and loungewear visit https://cozyearth.com and use the code INTROVERT

CONNECT WITH EMMA-LOUISE:

👉🏼 Join Introvert 2.0 this September - the small group mastermind created just for ambitious introverts like you

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

Sign up to receive my monthly Introverts Only digest, 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.

Have you ever felt like work is designed to drain your energy rather than build it? What if instead, your job could leave you feeling energized, focused, and in flow?

On this week’s episode of The Ambitious Introvert®, I'm joined by Josh Allan Dykstra, the world’s leading expert in Human Energy™ and Founder & CEO of The Work Revolution. Josh is dedicated to transforming how we think about work - from an exhausting obligation into a regenerative source of energy, performance, and fulfillment. Sounds good right?!

In our conversation, Josh shares practical insights on why knowing your strengths alone isn’t enough - you also need to understand exactly what activities energize you. We dive deep into how to identify your personal energy drivers, shift from simply avoiding burnout to optimizing your energy, and why we need a work revolution to truly transform workplaces into places that fuel us rather than drain us.

You’ll hear how to:

1. Identify the specific work activities that put you into a state of energized flow.
2. Understand why the current work paradigm feels exhausting, and how to shift it to one that regenerates your energy.
3. Overcome the belief that work has to be difficult to be valuable, and adopt a more intuitive approach.
4. Create an "energy journal" to track which tasks energize you (and do more of them).
5. Experiment with your "aspirational identity" to align your work more closely with your energy goals.

If you're ready to stop feeling drained at the end of the day and start feeling energized and inspired at work, which I know so many introverts are, this episode is for you.

LINKS AND RESOURCES:

🌐 Josh Allan Dykstra's Website
◾️ Josh Allan Dykstra's LinkedIn

CONNECT WITH EMMA-LOUISE:

👉🏼 Join Introvert 2.0 this September - the small group mastermind created just for ambitious introverts like you

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

Sign up to receive my monthly Introverts Only digest, 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.