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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!
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Stop letting misconceptions about executive life limit your career. This episode reveals why talented Black introverted women reject executive leadership based on incomplete information and what executive life actually looks like for leaders who do it differently. Learn why the stressed-out executives you see aren't the only option and how you can lead with balance, boundaries, and authentic power while building generational wealth. Inside From Invisible To In-Demand, I'll teach...
There's a predictable journey Black introverted women take on the path to executive leadership - and most get stuck at the same stage for years without realizing it. In this episode, Dr. Nicole reveals the 5 stages of the journey to executive leadership, helps you identify exactly where you are right now, and explains why you might be stuck there. If you've been at the same level way longer than you expected to be despite great performance, this episode will show you why and what needs to cha...
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- 6 months instead of staying stuck for years. Learn how to shift from performance burden to positioning power, from chasing opportunities to being sought after for executive roles. Essential listening for Black women who want to become executive leaders....
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 women, how it quietly drains energy, and what changes when you choose self-acceptance over assimilation. Links mentioned: Join the LeadHER Lowdown community (free)Connect with me on LinkedIn_________ LET’S CONNECT! * Work with me 1:1 to land your exec...
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 telling us the one ask you’ll bring to your next performance conversation. _________ LET’S CONNECT! * Work with me 1:1 to land your executive promotion, increase your impact, hone your executive presence and increase your salary by $50-100k. Book your call here t...
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. In this episode, I'm sharing three real stories from women in my LeadHER Lowdown community who are navigating different versions of year-end overwhelm - and what each of their situations reveals about why "waiting for perfect timing" keeps us stuck. If you've been ...
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 impacts how you show up as a leader, and strategies to lead effectively navigating with either or both. Links mentioned in episode: Leading Her Introvert Way Episode 100 Free Registration for HR Mentorship Summit - November 17-18, 2025 __...
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 training, and the family and community expectations that stack on top. This episode leaves you with tools to protect your energy, lead with steadiness, and stay ready for whatever comes next, without sacrificing your career growth or your peace. ...
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 reviews. We break down the five mistakes that quietly sabotage advancement and how to change the game with strategic sponsorship. ****** LET’S CONNECT! Ready to turn performance into influence and influence into offers? Join my free Se...
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 strengths and her season of life. Her story is a blueprint for anyone who’s tired of waiting to be noticed and ready to shape their next move. And if that's you too and you're tired of being the only one fighting for your career success, join the Secure Yo...
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 Secure Your Sponsor 4-week challenge starting November 1—free this round. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs a sponsor, and leave the podcast a 5-star reviewtelling us which leader you’ll approach first.
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-backed method for attracting real sponsorship—without being someone you’re not and without burning through your energy on endless small talk. We also unpack the three triggers that make senior leaders step up for you. ------- LET’S CONNECT! *Want guided...
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. If you’re tired of watching less qualified peers leapfrog you, this is your blueprint for building powerful advocate relationships while staying true to who you are. _________ LET’S CONNECT! * Work with me 1:1 to land your executive promotion, incr...
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 than giving up on ourselves. Want help achieving your goals and ending the year strong? Book your call here to get started inside your Elite Executive Experience.
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 turning down five marriage proposals, from her Caribbean roots in Brooklyn to negotiating that $500K package. This unscripted conversation reveals the real woman behind the leadership coach who's helping Black introvert women claim their seat at the execut...
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 "The $100,000 Mistake" that many Black women professionals make by delaying or avoiding salary negotiations. The math will shock you. _________ LET’S CONNECT! * Work with me 1:1 to land your executive promotion, increase your impact, hone your execu...
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 compensation package over 15 years ago—a story I've deliberately avoided telling until now. Three powerful principles emerge from this experience that can transform your approach to compensation negotiations. Ready to develop your own total co...
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 revelation is at the heart of the "Who's Got the D?" framework (where D stands for decision-making power), and understanding it could transform your approach to career advancement. If you want support figuring out what your salary should be and how to get ...
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. Here's what to say (and do) instead... ******* LET’S CONNECT! Ready to ask for your next 5- or 6-figure salary raise and get it? Register here for our September 6th workshop "Her Executive Compensation Playbook" where we'll build your personalized st...
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're weren't taught to ask questions about managing money, building wealth or how to negotiate our salaries. And the consequences are profound on your career and earning potential. Listen to learn how to break out of that cycle and set yourself up...
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