What does it really take to stay solid and grounded when the stakes feel high?

In this solo episode, I’m sharing how I think about performing under pressure - drawing from almost 2 decades in one of the world’s most stressful jobs and 6 years coaching ambitious entrepreneurs.

I explore:

• How calm confidence is actually a competitive edge in leadership
• Why, believe it or not, introverts often thrive in high-pressure environments
• The difference between pressure and stress (and how I avoid tipping over)
• Why owning “enough” is more powerful than doing “everything”
• Why pressure becomes easier with practice
• Why your ability to deal with pressure isn’t fixed - and how rituals, routines and ‘tools in the box’ are what really separates those who perform well from those who don’t

🎧 Tune in now and rethink what it means to perform at your best when it matters most in your business.

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As an introverted business owner and success coach for ambitious introverts, I’m never not thinking about energy - it’s the foundation of everything I do to help my clients get results.

In this episode of The Ambitious Introvert®, I share how I think about energy as the most valuable and strategic asset in my business. You’ll hear how this lens influences everything from how I coach, to how I structure offers, to how I spend my time - and why I truly believe protecting your energy is your fastest path to sustainable success.

I share:

1. Why energy (not time) is the real currency of high performance
2. The truth about introversion - and why the “label” can be deeply empowering
3. Real-life examples of different offers and models that all work for different people
4. Good tired vs. bad tired - and how to tell the difference
5. Why most productivity advice is designed for extroverts (and how to spot it)
6. The Olympic analogy that will reframe how you use your energy for the long haul

Whether you’re running a high-touch service business, scaling a low-ticket offer, or building a software empire, this episode will shift how you think about energy as the foundation that supports your business.

CONNECT WITH EMMA-LOUISE:

Website: https://theambitiousintrovert.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmalouparkes/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmalouparkes

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I’m revisiting my popular ‘How I Think About…’ format here on The Ambitious Introvert® for Q4! Today I’m sharing how I actually think about and use AI in my business (and how I don’t). There’s a HUGE difference between using AI as a support tool versus depending on it to make your decisions or drive your creativity - and I’m sharing my thoughts on both as an introverted business owner.

You'll hear:

1. Why I treat AI as an accelerator, not a crutch
2. The specific ways I do use ChatGPT (and where it saves me tons of time)
3. The very real risks of over-relying on AI for business content or strategy
4. Some examples of where AI has completely gotten it wrong!
5. Why critical thinking, intuition, and context are still your biggest assets
6. My take on what AI can’t replicate - and why that’s good news for entrepreneurs

Whether you're just starting to play with AI or have already built it into your workflows, this episode will help you gut-check your relationship with it - and help you stay sharp and stand out in a world where sameness is everywhere.

Links mentioned:
🎧 Episode with Dan Chuparkoff on the ethics of AI

CONNECT WITH EMMA-LOUISE:

Website: https://theambitiousintrovert.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmalouparkes/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmalouparkes

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