The Introvert Entrepreneur

Blogcast #5: The Perfect Job for Any Introvert

The audio version of my May 19, 2015 blog post, "The Perfect Job for Any Introvert."

What kind of businesses are suitable for an introvert entrepreneur? The kind that have autonomy, mastery, and purpose.

Ep80: Yes, And and Beyond: A Conversation with Improv Pioneer Bob Kulhan

Stand up in front of a group. No script. No prep. No rules. This is improv in a way. Its not quite as scary as that, even though that set-up is likely to send many an introvert running in the opposite direction. And in fact, what looks like a completely spontaneous improv situation actually DOES have rules, and there are ways to prepare yourself. Sure, theres no script, but life doesnt have a script, so who needs one?

Ive spoken several times over the years about the power of improv and how it can be a transformative tool for introverts. In this episode, I talk to one of the first people to put the principles of improv together with the world of business.

Bob Kulhan is an Adjunct Professor of Business Administration for The Fuqua School of Business, Duke University as well as an Adjunct Professor of Business for Columbia Business School, Columbia University. He also is the CEO of Business Improvisations. BI is a world-class leader in developing experiential learning programs for businesses.

Bob and I start by defining improv (it might not be what you think!), then talk about how it has grown to be an exciting alternative to traditional professional development offerings. He also offers some basic improv principles you can use to make networking more enjoyable, as well as tips for getting yourself off the mental hamster wheel.

CONNECT WITH BOB

Website: BusinessImprov.com
Facebook: facebook.com/businessimprov
Twitter: twitter.com/bizimprov

Ep79: Keys to a Successful Product Launch with Betsy Talbot

How does a solitude-loving introvert launch a new product? And what if that product is in a new-to-her category that requires vulnerability and high creativity?

That's the place Betsy Talbot found herself when she accepted the challenge to write her first romance novel. She committed to not only writing the first novel, but quickly found that she had a series on her hands! I met Betsy about five years ago, just before she left Seattle with her husband to embark on a world traveling adventure. Even though our introduction was brief, I was instantly inspired by her energy and go-for-it attitude. So it’s with great pleasure that I welcome her to the podcast for a conversation about the latest twist in her entrepreneurial journey.

Betsy Talbot is a 40-something traveler and author. When she’s not traveling or penning books about love, adventure, and self-discovery, she is hiking, learning flamenco dancing, and drinking wine in a tiny whitewashed village in Spain.

Betsy is the coauthor of four books with her husband Warren Talbot, and they also co-hosts of the popular weekly podcast, Married with Luggage. (side note: I interviewed Betsy and Warren together in 2014 – look for episode 66 on my website).

Her latest project is The Late Bloomers Series, a 5-book romance series about women in their 40s. Because women with experience make the best characters…in life and on the page.

CONNECT with Betsy

Website: http://www.BetsyTalbot.com

Wild Rose: Book 1 of The Late Bloomers Series: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00T9VLK8W/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/betsygraytalbot

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/betsytalbot

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/betsytalbot

Pinterest: http://www.Pinterest.com/betsytalbot

Blogcast #4: Are You Establishing Boundaries or Erecting Walls?

An audio version of my April 6, 2015 blog post

Ep78: How to Procrastinate on Purpose with Rory Vaden

If there’s one thing I hear over and over again from my clients, it’s that they want to overcome procrastination. The web is overflowing with posts, podcasts and X-step programs to fix the procrastination epidemic that's running rampant.

But what if the answer wasn't to "fix" it, but to find a way to shift our relationship with it? My guest is Self-Discipline Strategist Rory Vaden. His book Take the Stairs is a #1 Wall St Journal, #1 USA Today, and #2 New York Times bestseller. As an award-winning entrepreneur and business leader, Rory co-founded Southwestern Consulting™ and is founder of The Center for the Study of Self-Discipline (CSSD). His latest book is called Procrastinate on Purpose: 5 Permissions to Multiply Your Time.

Rory is the world’s leader on defining the psychology around modern-day procrastination, called Priority Dilution™ - in fact, he coined the term. He speaks and consults on how to say no to the things that don’t matter, and yes to the things that do.Rory and I talk about the secrets of time multipliers, getting over introvert overthinking, and making friends with procrastination once and for all.

Connect with Rory

Website: roryvaden.com

"Procrastinate on Purpose" on Amazon: tiny.cc/puggvx

Facebook: facebook.com/rorywvaden

Twitter: twitter.com/rory_vaden

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/roryvaden

YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/rvaden1