The message is that you need to overcome or "fix" your introversion. You're told to just get over it and put yourself out there. Organizations and social structures are organized to align with extrovert needs, not introverted.
Which means, if you're introverted, you feel like you're swimming upstream as you force yourself to *try* to conform to what you believe is expected of you.
But the cost of all this ill-informed conditioning is that you dismiss who you are at your core, which prevents you from feeling deep, unconditional confidence to shine your light in ways that make sense to you AND feel oh-so-good for you!
That the louder, more outgoing folks get all the attention?
(But also prefer staying out of the spotlight)
About being put on the spot or navigating those dreaded ice-breaker questions?
(Seriously...WHY do these exist?!)
For avoiding another group lunch so you can enjoy a blissful hour to yourself?
(And bury your nose in your latest page-turner!)
Of being told to speak up more, contribute more, show up more, etc. because it feels so against your nature?
(And let's be honest...you don't feel like you can get a word in when everyone else is talking over each other!)
To speak up in meetings, on calls, at networking events, etc. because you're afraid you'll say something "stupid"?
(Not a word I like to use, but it's the one my clients always choose when sharing on this topic!)
At not being able to find some quiet space in your calendar to catch your breath during the day?
(And to prevent your energy from free-falling and landing on empty!)
Googling for tips on how to become more extroverted, come out of your shell, or speak up more because you believe being quiet is a curse that's preventing you from moving ahead?
Reading (or listening to!) books on how to feel more confident to become a leader (because you feel you could make an impact!), but feel disheartened because all of the tactics suggested aren't meant for you!?
White-knuckling it as you force yourself to endure all the events, meetings, etc., and talk more than you're comfortable with because you feel that's the only option to getting noticed (only to crash in a depleted heap at the end of the day/week and dread having to do it all again the next day/week!)?
Living for the weekend where you can hide in the safety of your home to finally recharge your batteries, but hoping no one asks you on Monday, "What did you do this weekend?" since you won't have anything exciting to share?
Trying to learn how to become more outgoing and social, is downplaying all the qualities that will allow you to stand out and shine.
You don't need to FIX anything!
You simply need to allow yourself the freedom to BE you!
(I know right now it doesn't feel "simple", but that's why I'm here to help!)
Right now, you may see your introversion as a disadvantage (it's not!!), but what if instead of giving into the pressure to hide your introverted spirit, you embraced it!
Wouldn't you rather...
Be seen and recognized for who you are and what you contribute WITHOUT having to be louder, outgoing, more "on"?
Feel confident speaking up when you know you have something valuable to contribute?
Become an inspiring leader that uses your unique introverted qualities to stand out and shine?
Be an impactful leader that grows strong, connected, high-performing teams?
Feel supported in your relationships so you feel a harmonious flow between work, family, community, and solo time?
Yes? I can help you get there!
Vicky, in her patient, thoughtful, intuitive way, works with me to pull out the truth of whatever I’m struggling with (which is usually not what I think I’m struggling with!), and she helps me reach insights that have alluded me for years.
With Vicky, I’ve found such a deep clarity on what truly resonates with me. As a result, I'm able to show up as myself, in the ways that work for me, and with ease that I never thought possible. Working with Vicky has made something that always felt tough for me, putting myself out there, seem aligned and simple. If you have the opportunity to work with Vicky, hop on it…quickly.
Free to be YOU means you're...
More specifically, I'll help you...
(I'll be supporting you the entire time!)
(Which transforms how you live your life!)
When I first started working with Vicky, I felt like a hamster on a wheel. I didn't feel inspired, or creative. I felt LOST. Something was missing - I needed to find my purpose in life, have more fun, and learn to simply enjoy the moment.
Working with Vicky allowed me to change my perspective and discover who I am now. I’ve learned to create a new reality!
➡️ Make your commitment the program and process
➡️ Element 2: Gather your gifts to source new levels of confidence
(30 minutes)
(by Susan Cain)
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Vicky has a vested interest in seeing women succeed. She devotes her time, energy, and talents to pushing women forward. She’s very encouraging - whenever I need a kind word, she provides a kind but balanced view. She’s also a great cheerleader and knows how to inspire people.
I’d recommend anyone to work with Vicky because she sees things through and will stick with them until they get where they want to go.
What I love about working with Vicky is her ability to listen. She hears what I’m conveying even when the words aren’t matching my intentions.
She challenges my thought process in a nurturing and supportive way and brings a fresh perspective to any given situation so that I can see situations from all angles and come to the best decision for me.
She has a strong sense of integrity that makes her trustworthy, and I appreciate her common-sense logic.
I don't believe in applying a one-size-fits-all approach to all of my clients because everyone is unique!
The art of cultivating unshakeable confidence and owning who you are looks different for everyone, so I prefer to factor YOUR needs into the equation to work with you individually and powerfully so you finally believe and trust in yourself in a way that allows you to finally become an empowered, impactful leader in your career, business, and life.
My mission is to empower introverts to quietly thrive unapologetically!
That looks like empowering you to...
Vicky is an amazing life coach. She is intuitive, professional, experienced, respectful, and so much fun to work with! I can only recommend her.
What would change for you?
Vicky has a skill in making the session comfortable and inviting as you drop into hearing what your inner voice has to say. She is patient, and I never felt rushed.
It's a big decision to decide to work with a coach, so I totally understand that you may have some questions! This is why I only accept clients into the program after we meet on a 45-minute call where I get to know a little more about you, and vice versa (click HERE to book your call!)! It also gives you the opportunity to ask the questions you need the answers to in order to decide if this is the right fit.
This 45-minute call, what I call a Confidence Kickstart consult call, is a no-obligation, no-pressure opportunity for us to decide if it makes sense to move forward and work together. If it's not a fit, no worries! But, my hope is that you still walk away with a kickstart to your confidence! 😊
The Confidence Kickstart Call is a 45 minute 1:1 call where I'll ask you questions to get clarity on what you're struggling with, what's been getting in your way, what you desire, and your overall level of commitment to doing what you need to make that your reality! This will help me assess if this program is the right fit for you (if not, no worries! I do have other options, and if it simply doesn't make sense for us to work together, that's also okay!).
In the process of assessing what you've been struggling with and what you desire, I'll be able to help you see new perspectives so even if you decide not to proceed with joining the program, you'll walk away with a boost to your confidence, so you feel more empowered as an introvert!
Yay! That makes me so happy! To get started, please book a 45-minute Confidence Kickstart consult call with me so we can explore what you'd like to work on and get to know each other a little bit so we can confirm it makes sense to work together. If so, then I'll share next steps with you on the call!
As a coach, it's unethical to guarantee a specific result because the primary factor in your results is what you put into the program. Think about it like this...if you hired a coach at the gym and they guaranteed you would lose 20 pounds in 3 months, but you didn't change your eating habits, sat on the couch all the time, and didn't push yourself in the workouts with your coach, how likely would it be that you'd lose those 20 pounds? Not likely! Even if the coach brought their A+ game, if you choose to not put in the effort and be willing to get uncomfortable to welcome in the changes you desire, the guarantee won't get you the results.
What I can guarantee is that I show up fully committed to helping you navigate those barriers that might make you want to not give it your all, so you achieve what you desire. In fact, in the first call of the program - The Goal Setting and Commitment Call - we'll set a goal for the program and I'll invite YOU to make the guarantee to what you plan to achieve by the end of the program. My commitment is to co-create that reality with you by holding you accountable to the goal, reminding you of your commitment, and challenging you to give it your all!