Are you an introvert navigating a world that seems to reward extroversion? This episode of the Marli Williams Podcast is tailor-made for you. Marli sits down with Emma-Louise Parkes, CEO of The Ambitious Introvert, for an authentic discussion about the myths and strengths of introversion. Together, they bust common misconceptions—like the idea that all introverts are shy or unconfident—and spotlight the truth about energy management, deep processing, and the power of thoughtful leadership.

If you’re a leader hoping to understand introverts on your team, or if you’re an ambitious introvert ready to reclaim your energy and confidence, this conversation is packed with relatable stories, practical insights, and real talk about personality tests like Myers-Briggs and CliftonStrengths. Tune in for fresh perspectives on how to thrive authentically as an introvert, both at work and in life.

Emma-Louise Parkes, Founder, Coach & Speaker

A former air traffic controller turned coach, Emma-Louise knows what it’s like to regulate emotions and bounce back in an immensely stressful position. She self-identifies as an introvert, while simultaneously breaking the mould of what an introvert ‘looks like.’ Bringing energy, empathy, focused questions, and an unwavering belief in the power of quiet, Emma-Louise has worked with over 500+ clients and touched the lives of over 100,000 people through her podcast. In her world, introversion is not a mark of shyness or fear. It’s a clue into how someone recharges their energy. And by showing Ambitious Introverts how to manage theirs, she’s able to consistently and drastically transform how much they're able to achieve in their business or careers.

Connect with Emma:

Instagram - @emmalouparkes

Email- hello@theambitiousintrovert.com

Website - www.theambitiousintrovert.com

Podcast - THE AMBITIOUS INTROVERT® PODCAST

Marli Williams is an international keynote speaker, master facilitator, and joy instigator who has worked with organizations such as Nike, United Way, Doordash, along with many colleges and schools across the United States. She first fell in love with transformational leadership as a camp counselor when she was 19 years old. After getting two degrees and 15 years of leadership training, Marli decided to give herself permission to be the “Professional Camp Counselor” she knew she was born to be. Now she helps incredible people and organizations stop waiting for permission and start taking bold action to be the leaders and changemakers they’ve always wanted to be through the power of play and cultivating joy everyday. She loves helping people go from stuck to STOKED and actually created her own deck of inspirational messages called StokeQuotes™ which was then followed by The Connect Deck™ to inspire more meaningful conversations. Her ultimate mission in the world is to help others say YES to themselves and their big crazy dreams (while having fun doing it!) To learn more about Marli’s work go to www.marliwilliams.com and follow her on Instagram @marliwilliams

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