Behind the Scenes - Week 32
Nugget of the Week
Choosing to see things through a different lens and perspective changes the whole picture. What could you reframe for a better outcome? It is easy for we introverts to get caught up in overthinking and catastrophizing, letting self-doubt cloud our judgment.
Our inner-critic, mine is called Gladys – can get us ruminating and making mountains out of molehills. 
However, if we intentionally and consciously reframe how we look at challenges and obstacles, we can turn obstacles into opportunities for growth.
Instead of focusing on how we might fail, if we invest ourselves in recognising our strengths and uniqueness that has helped us succeed in the past, we can truly change the game.
We introverts need to reframe our perspective to look at challenges as opportunities for growth and resilience. Less anxiety, more power, just exactly what we need.
This Sh** Really Happened!
Well, this week I also want to share two testimonials in ‘This Shi* Really Happened!’ because there is ‘Shi*’ and there is ‘Good Shi*’ and what I am about to share is some GREAT SHI*!
A company's VP called about my Podcast
Remember the person who gave me the feedback on my podcast?
It was the VP of an Australian Consulting Firm operating across 4 continents, who was touched by the ripples of my work. To my absolute surprise, the VP directly called me to say this..
“I handled ‘The Difficult’ with all project leaders as well as the CEO, equipped with clarity and a decisive action strategy by listening back to your episode 3 times this morning. Some of the long pending decisions were discussed and finalised in a single 35 minute group call. All I needed was to be ready to deal with the difficult with confidence. Everything is now moving the way I wanted 6 months ago. I have now subscribed.”
I absolutely recognise the significance of a multi-national company’s Vice President taking time out of their day. In that moment, and as the call ended, I knew that the ripples I’m creating have a far reaching effect.
One that I may never know the extent of.
Unexpected Heartwarming Public Testimonial
And as I hinted in the Reflections newsletter 02 of August 2024, it amazes me that wherever I go, someone is excited to tell me about how my work has positively impacted them, and it still gives me a little tingle which in turn inspires me on my mission.
A little while ago, at the start of a business retreat, we were doing our initial introductions around the table and I saw the woman sat opposite fix her gaze on me.
She then asked “Are you the Joanna who creates the Flourishing Introvert Talks podcast?”.
I said yes quietly.
She then said so excitedly and what was a completely heartwarming testimonial in front of whole audience, “I can’t begin to tell you how much your podcast has helped me. I’m here today on this retreat because you gave me the confidence to start my own business.”
I was struggling to hide my happy tears, and the introvert in me wanted to hide but in that moment I celebrated her kind testimonial with utmost gratitude.
The two real-life and unsolicited testimonials I shared above, are shared with a curious blend of pride and humility.
Evidence of more ripples!
And the BAD Shi*!
Finally, the ‘oh what!‘ kinda shi* that happened – I was lied to by an agent when buying a tech service, so I escalated issue, booked a call with their ‘coach’, got a refund and a spectacular deal.
But it gets worse!!! I found out the following day that the problem hadn’t been completely sorted so when I called again, a third agent tried to get me to unpick what the second had done.
Fortunately, they transferred me to the ‘termination’ department who confirmed that the second agent had given me the right advice and they just needed to do one more thing their end!
As you can imagine, I was tearing my hair out by this point, but credit where it was due, calmness saved the day. Let that be a reminder to us all.
Shi* happens but it can usually be sorted out with time, patience and good intentions.
Coming up, Buttercup!
As you know, at the House of Flourishing Introverts, we are celebrating August as the ‘Introvert Celebration Month’ – and as part of that celebration I am offering once in a life time, never to repeat again bonuses with my Flip Your Limiting Beliefs course.
I understand just too —a lifetime of feedback can leave us feeling ‘less than’ in some way.
However, we are far from ‘less than.’ When we recognise that we are ‘more than,’ we unlock our potential to create a life we love, to believe in ourselves, and to intentionally hold firm boundaries.
My course is designed to guide you on this flourishing journey, empowering you to take control and make meaningful, lasting changes.
If you’re tired of thinking you can’t and ready to say ‘watch me’, it’s time to consider the Flip Your Limiting Beliefs course.
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