Do you ever feel like you’re doing everything right at work — yet still get overlooked because you’re not the loudest voice in the room?
The Powerful Introvert Podcast is where quiet professionals learn to turn their natural calm, thoughtfulness, and empathy into powerful leadership assets.
Hosted by Greg Weinger, a tech executive with over 25 years of experience who built his career by leading quietly, this show reveals how introverts can rise with confidence, earn what they deserve, and lead authentically — without pretending to be someone they’re not.
In each episode, you’ll discover how to:
- Communicate with clarity and confidence without forcing extroversion.
- Earn recognition and income that reflect your true value.
- Lead teams, meetings, and change with quiet authority and calm influence.
If you’ve ever felt undervalued or discouraged from rising in leadership, this show will help you start valuing your quiet strengths so you can get promoted and earn what you deserve.
🎧 Start with one of our most popular episodes:
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Can extroverted leaders become powerful introvert allies? Holly Golebiowski did—and in this episode, she shares how.
A naturally extroverted leader, Holly didn’t realize her communication style was steamrolling quieter team members—until someone finally pointed it out. That wake-up call set her on a new path: becoming a more self-aware leader, learning to build inclusive team dynamics, and championing quieter voices in the workplace.
Today, Holly is a founding facilitator of Leader Skills and an advocate for healthy leadership habits that empower introverts and extroverts alike. She shares practical strategies like using an “introvert safe word” to pause high-velocity meetings, finding extrovert allies to amplify your voice, and navigating leadership roles when you feel out of your depth.
This episode is a must-listen for both introverts and extroverts who want to lead with empathy, awareness, and quiet influence.
🎙️ In this episode, we explore:
- How extroverted styles can unintentionally shut others down—and how to course-correct
- What DISC profiles can teach us about our default leadership modes
- Tips for advocating for yourself when you feel steamrolled or overlooked
- Why discomfort is a growth signal, not a red flag
- How introverts can prepare for visibility and grow their confidence
- Ways to mentor yourself when formal support isn’t available
📘 Key Lessons
- Self-awareness is the foundation of great leadership—not a weakness
- Calling out behavior with empathy can spark change, not conflict
- Letting others know “I’m an introvert” builds trust and reshapes dynamics
- Bringing an extrovert ally to a meeting or event can amplify your impact
- Quiet leadership starts with clarity, preparation, and courage
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🕒 Episode Breakdown:
(00:00) Holly’s journey from extroverted leader to introvert ally
(03:00) Common leadership traps and default behaviors
(06:30) Using DISC to better understand your team
(10:00) How to speak up when you’re being steamrolled
(12:00) “Introvert safe words” and other inclusion tools
(15:00) When leadership feels bigger than you—how to grow into it
(18:30) Reframing discomfort as growth
(22:00) Visibility tips for introverts
(26:00) Mentorship and allyship in modern workplaces
(30:00) Coaching yourself through challenge
(34:00) Building influence through curiosity and empathy
(41:00) Leading with quiet strength
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