Leading Her Introvert Way: Conversations about executive leadership, career growth, business and mindset for mid-life Black women.
The future of leadership is INTROVERTED and FEMALE. Black introvert women are changing the world of work, stepping into their authentic feminine power and slaying in business.
In this practical and lively podcast, you'll learn how to use your introvert strengths to lead with confidence at work and at home. Created to shed light on many things that can help or hinder introvert black females on their leadership journey, the Leading Her Introvert Way podcast uncovers the secret weapons of quiet women to empower you to reach your highest potential.
With strategies and mindset shifts for advancing your career, excelling in the executive suite and more, this podcast will inspire you to become the executive leader you know you're meant to be. Join us to hear from leaders, authors, industry experts, coaches, and your host, Dr. Nicole Bryan.
This show will provide answers to questions like:
*How do I get promoted?
*How do I use my introvert strengths as a leader?
*How can I be the best boss to my team?
*How do I develop a career strategy to go from manager to senior leader?
*How do I get more visibility and influence at work?
*How do I network like a respected professional?
*How do I get sponsors and mentors to champion my career goals?
*How do I navigate office politics?
*What do I have to do to become an executive leader?
*How can I self-promote and self-advocate without being too aggressive?
*How can I use my personal brand to attract the best opportunities?
*Should I stay at my company or quit if I want to move up in my career?
Now let's secure your seat at the executive table leading your introvert way!
Episodes
113 episodes
112: From Hard Worker To In-Demand Leader: The Career Shift Black Women Need for Executive Roles
In this episode, Dr. Nicole breaks down the difference between hard workers and in-demand leaders, explains the psychology behind the overachiever trap for Black women, and shares the strategic positioning approach that gets you promoted in 3- ...
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111: Why “Fitting In” Holds Back Black Introverted Women Leaders At Work
If you’ve ever felt like the last to know, outside the circle, or fluent in the words but not the meaning of workplace jargon, this conversation is for you. We take on the “fitting in” problem head-on—why it weighs heavier on Black introverted ...
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Episode 111
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110: Stop Winging Your Year-End Review: How Black Introverted Leaders Should Position for Promotion
This episode gives you the words, the structure, and the mindset to use your year-end performance review to position yourself for your next leadership promotion.Subscribe, share with a leader who needs it, and leave a quick review tellin...
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Episode 110
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109: Career Advancement for Black Introverted Women: Why Year-End Is Make or Break
It's November. You're drowning in year-end tasks. And you're thinking: "I'll focus on my career in January when things calm down."Here's the problem: The decisions about who gets promoted in Q1 are being made NOW - not in January....
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Episode 109
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108: Introvert vs Social Anxiety: The Difference Black Women Leaders Need to Know
In this conversation, Dr. Nicole emphasizes the importance of embracing one's unique leadership style, whether you are an introvert or dealing with social anxiety. She explains what introversion versus social anxiety is, how to determine which ...
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Episode 108
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107: How Black Introvert Women Can Manage Year-End Leadership Stress
The calendar is packed, the inbox is loud, and the economy won’t stop buzzing in the background—so how do you lead well without losing yourself? We dig into the real weight of year-end: performance reviews, budgets, strategy cycles, mandatory t...
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Episode 107
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106: 5 Mistakes That Keep Black Women From Getting A Career Sponsor (And How To Avoid Them)
Leadership promotions aren’t handed to the hardest worker; they’re championed by the loudest advocate in the right room. We get candid about why so many Black introvert women hit a plateau after years of stellar results, degrees, and glowing re...
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Episode 106
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105: How A Quiet & Humble Black Woman Secured Career Sponsors & Landed Her Dream Role
What if the fastest way up isn’t more grind, but stronger sponsors? Dr. Nicole sits down with “Dee,” a senior leader who left big law, taught at a university, built Title IX expertise, and then designed a role that finally aligned with her stre...
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104: What to Do (And What Not To Do) When The Boss Is Blocking Your Promotion
How to effectively deal with your boss when they may delibertely or unintentionally blocking your career. ——-LET’S CONNECT!*Want guided help to put this into action? Join our
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103: How Black Introvert Women Attract Career Sponsors To Get Promoted
What if the fastest path to your next promotion isn’t more meetings, louder networking, or another mentor—but a sponsor who bets on your potential because you make their strategy stronger? In this episode we share a clear, psychology-back...
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Episode 103
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102: Fast-Track Your Executive Promotion: The Secret Introverted Women Need to Know
In this episode, we open the curtain on how career advancement really happens for senior leaders and share a clear, humane path for introverted Black women to move from overlooked to advocated for without selling their soul or overworking. ...
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Episode 102
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4 Steps For Black Introvert Women To Finish The Year Strong
We still have plenty of time to achieve our 2025 goals despite what our perfectionist mindset might be telling us. There are over 90 days left in the year—a full quarter to make meaningful progress if we approach our goals strategically rather ...
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Episode 101
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100: 100 Episodes Deep - The Black Introvert Woman Stories I've Never Told You
In this milestone 100th episode, host Dr. Nicole flips the script and gets interviewed by colleague LaShaunique Plummer. With zero prep and maximum vulnerability, Nicole shares stories she's never told publicly - from being a work addict to tur...
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Episode 100
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99: The $100K Salary Negotiation Mistake Black Introverted Professional Women Make
Negotiating your salary isn't just about getting a higher number on your paycheck—it's about claiming the total value you contribute to your employer and securing your financial future. In this eye-opening episode, we dive deep into what I call...
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Episode 99
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98: From Underpaid to Unstoppable: My Journey to My First $500K Compensation Package
Money conversations remain one of the most challenging aspects of career advancement for Black introverted female leaders. This deeply personal episode breaks the silence as I share the detailed journey of how I negotiated my first $500,000 com...
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Episode 98
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97: Who Black Introverted Women Should Actually Speak With To Get Their Salary Raise
Ever wonder why your repeated salary requests keep getting the "we'll see" treatment? The answer might surprise you. Your boss—despite their best intentions—likely doesn't have the authority to say "yes" to your compensation requests. This reve...
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Episode 97
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96: Stop Saying You 'Know Your Worth' - Instead Use This To Get The Salary You Want
Forget everything you've been told about "knowing your worth" when negotiating your salary. This seemingly empowering phrase might actually be the very thing keeping you as a black introverted woman underpaid and undervalued in your career....
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Episode 96
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95: Your Money Shame Is Stopping You From Earning A Higher Salary
Money shame runs deep, especially for Black introverted women. We're often raised with messages that discussing finances is taboo, that we shouldn't share our successes, and that we should make ourselves smaller to make others comfortable. We'r...
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Episode 95
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94: How To Diagnose Why Your Company Isn't Promoting You As A Black Introvert Woman
Have you been wondering why—despite your hard work, qualifications, and dedication—you're still not getting that leadership promotion you've been seeking? This revealing episode uncovers the hidden obstacles preventing you as a Black introverte...
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Episode 94
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93: How to Manage Your Boss as a Black Introvert Woman
Managing your boss effectively isn't just a nice-to-have skill—it's essential for career advancement, especially for Black women navigating corporate environments. Ever found yourself frustrated, thinking your boss is blocking your promotion or...
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Episode 93
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92: Your Divine Assignment -Why Black Introvert Women Are Called to Step Into Authority Positions
Black introverted women have been conditioned to believe that seeking power is wrong, that humility means staying small. Drawing from psychology research on "power aversion," Dr. Nicole explains why this mindset is actually limiting you...
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Episode 92
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91: What Black Introverted Women Gain When They Lead With Executive Power
In this episode, Dr. Nicole Bryan challenges the narrative that Black female introverts staying out of power is noble and emphasizes the importance of redefining success, embracing responsibility, and using power strategically to create meaning...
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Episode 91
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90: Why Side Hustles Are Stopping You From Building Wealth (+ The $400K Per Year Alternative)
What if everything we've been taught about financial security and executive careers is actually keeping us from building generational wealth as Black introvert women? Listen here for what you need to know to change the trajectory of your career...
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Episode 90
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89: When They Say "Be Grateful" But Your Black Introvert Career Dreams Are Bigger
Balancing family expectations with leadership ambitions can be challenging for introverted Black women, especially when we become the "family success story" and financial safety net. Family messages like "be grateful for what you have" often li...
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Episode 89
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88: Your Access To Wellbeing As A Black Introverted Career Woman
A raw and revealing conversation between two powerhouse coaches dedicated to the success of Black women leaders. In this special episode, Dr. Nicole Bryan sits down with life coach Nike Olabisi-Green to challenge the outdated notion that career...
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Episode 88
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