How to Supercharge Introversion

How to Supercharge Introversion

Author: Essential Communications - Tom Henschel September 11, 2025 Duration: 23:50
Concerned his introversion makes him less effective, a corporate vice president asks for coaching – from an extrovert! Together, the coach and client explore ways to assure his introversion is a strength. Myers Briggs Type Indicator assesses four preferences. One is Introversion and Extroversion. Download a free sample of the profile report here. The six tools unpacked in this episode are: Manage your energyMonitor your self-talkHave ideas readyManage your calendarShar...

Ever wonder why some people just seem to command a room, their ideas landing with clarity and respect, while others with equal talent struggle to be heard? That gap between capability and perception is exactly where The Look & Sound of Leadership lives. Hosted by Tom Henschel of Essential Communications, this isn't a theoretical lecture; it's a practical, ongoing conversation rooted in real executive coaching. Each episode feels like a private session, breaking down the subtle, often overlooked behaviors that shape how you're seen by colleagues, boards, and teams. You'll hear specific language shifts, physical presence adjustments, and communication frameworks that translate intention into impact. Whether navigating a difficult feedback conversation, leading a hybrid meeting, or simply wanting your contributions to carry more weight, this podcast provides actionable tools. It’s for anyone in the business world who believes leadership is a skill you hone, not just a title you hold. Tune in for thoughtful, nuanced discussions that move beyond generic advice, helping you align your professional presence with your ambitions.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

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Podcast Episodes
How to Answer “Tell Us About Yourself” [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:41
A senior leader, upset about having flubbed her reply to ‘Tell us about yourself’ during a high-stakes interview, talks with her coach about how to prepare for what she considers to be an incredibly stupid question. Cate…
How to Tackle Overtalking [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:11
A chief officer had known for years he was an over talker. His CEO, desperate for improvement, gave him a coach. This episode highlights their first coaching conversation. Two mindsets from this episode: When you speak,…
Building Listening [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:53
A vice-president gets kudos for likability but knocks for her inability to listen. With her coach, she talks about listening repeatedly. This episode features one of those conversations. The 3 listening mindsets: Listen…
Mastering Anxiety [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:41
Battling perfectionism and anxiety, a leader asks her coach for help and learns a tool that helps her tame her terrors. This episode dovetails with many ideas in last month’s episode about Coaching versus Therapy. Tom ta…
Coaching versus Therapy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:19
Tired of feeling like a fraud, a leader searches for help down different paths. She and her coach talk about how coaching is, and is not, like therapy. The leader in this episode wrestles with feelings of being a fraud.…
Giving Upward Feedback [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:01
A leader and her coach discuss a three-step model for turning upward feedback into a learning conversation that might allow the boss to hear the message. This month’s coaching conversation explores whether feedback shoul…
Networking Conversations – Part Two [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:52
Knowing she’ll need to network to achieve her career goals, an ambitious leader asks her coach what a good networking conversation actually sounds like. Resources for Building Your Networking Skills Leverage the latest a…
Networking Conversations – Part 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:16
An ambitious leader knows she’ll need to network to achieve her career goals. But, to her, networking feels slimy, so she asks her coach for help. Some core concepts from this episode: The purpose of networking is to kno…
Mastering Nerves [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:36
Before testifying in a high-stakes case, a theorist and his coach swap horror stories about their nerves hijacking them and the lessons they learned. Tom’s Top Three Ideas for Mastering Nerves: Celebrate Incremental Impr…
Conquering People Pleasing [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:10
Angry at himself for continually putting others’ needs before his own, a leader turns to his coach for tools. He learns a new way to think and a behavior to try. Be in touch with Tom here. Listen to Tom’s conversations w…