So you're in management (or want to be) and you're more on the introverted side?
I get it.
It's sometimes hard for you to give and receive feedback. You avoid difficult conversations. You dread meetings and second-guess whether to speak up—and when you do, you ruminate and overanalyze every word. Despite all that, you like the idea of managing (or already do). You want to be supportive and be the leader you wish you had. But when anxiety hits like a ton of bricks, you wonder if leadership is really your calling.
Hello, I am Gloria, and I believe that quiet managers can be just as confident, assertive, and effective as their extroverted counterparts—they just need the right approach.
You think you have done it all?
You’ve probably read a bunch of self-help books, enrolled in a public speaking club, and asked colleagues for advice. It all seemed reasonable, but when you were faced with real situations at work, you reverted to your old habits of just freezing and hoping it all goes away.
The truth is we have been made to believe there is a model of a manager that everyone should follow. That manager would, of course, have an extrovert personality, the kind that feeds off social interactions and that everyone wants to be friends with.
The reality is not as simple. By following this cookie-cutter approach, the world is missing out on another spectrum of positive leadership.
That leader is you . We just need to work on getting the courage to let it shine.
I know how hard it can be. I know this because I was you.
Letting the loudest voices call the shots, doubting myself, and feeling crummy and inadequate. People-pleasing was my go-to, and I figured that if I acted like I had everything under control, everything would eventually be “okay”. As you can imagine, that was unsustainable.
Despite my seemingly perfect life, prioritizing others and neglecting myself made me lose sight of my true identity and purpose. Sacrificing my happiness for the sake of others left me feeling hollow and numb.
Life circumstances then led me to hit rock bottom—losing my mom (my rock), my job, and my marriage all within six months. I found myself at the bottom of a dark hole, and at that point, I felt like I had nothing left to lose and realized I still had me.
I faced two choices: stay there and feel sorry for myself or get my act together and climb out.
I began to realize that I held the key to my own future, and that being myself was exactly what the world needed. It was a revelation that empowered me to take control of my life and never compromise my own values or self-worth again. I ultimately learned to forgive and move forward. I decided to stay true to myself and never give up on my dreams.
I found the power to shape my own destiny and create the life I was meant to live—unapologetically.
So here I am to tell you that the world also needs you.
A leader who is compassionate, people-centric, and understands others. You just need a little encouragement and the right tools to have confidence in yourself, and that’s where I come in.
I am here to help you get there.
How can I help you?
I know what you’re going through; I have been in similar shoes.
I have worked with managers from different cultures and industries and helped them discover their unique styles.
I am a certified coach with over 15 years of experience in human resources (trust me, I won’t be easily scared).
I am a vault, and I can provide you with a safe space (think comfy couch, soft blanket, and a cup of tea) .
You can be yourself with me, and there will be no judgment.
Together, we can:
Reclaim your confidence.
Get uncomfortably comfortable with difficult conversations.
Work on the thoughts that are playing against you.
Find your leadership style—no more copying what others are doing.
Learn how to actually enjoy going to meetings while protecting yourself with healthy boundaries.
Facts about me:
I am very good at speaking with analogies, I can’t help myself.
I love dogs and know a lot of random facts about them.
I read (listen to) many books, so I tend to have a book for most subjects.
I am obsessed with going out for hikes and long walks.
I have two teens who are my inspiration and who think that I am cringy (I secretly love that)!