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Why Introverts Dominate Networking (When They Do This)

Have you ever walked into a networking event—or a fast-moving meeting—and felt your energy drain before you’ve even said a word? Welcome to The Introverted Leader podcast! This episode features a discussion on what it truly means to be a leader, especially focusing on leadership skills and how to be a leader effectively. We also explore essential leadership qualities that can inspire others and foster strong communication skills. In this episode, I’m joined by Anna Gradie, an executive coach and former tech COO who helps leaders build confidence, quiet the inner critic, and create cultures of psychological safety—so quieter voices can contribute without having to “perform extroversion.” We dig into introvert-friendly networking strategies and the practical meeting structures that make teams more inclusive. What You’ll Learn: • How to network like an introvert (small goals, deeper conversations, less drain) • “Be more interested than interesting” — why curiosity beats self-promotion • Back-pocket questions and “networking buddies” that make events easier • How to follow up in a way that builds real relationships (without feeling salesy) • The meeting moves that build psychological safety: reflection time + round robins + async input • Why leaders going last gets better ideas and more participation • A calmer definition of confidence: action + self-compassion, not volume Chapters: 00:00 Intro — networking + meeting energy drain 01:43 Anna’s introvert origin story 04:38 Building a tech company as a quiet leader 07:35 Confidence doesn’t have to be loud 30:10 Networking strategies (small goals + prep) 30:30 Back-pocket questions + “be more interested than interesting” 32:05 Protect your energy (downtime + pacing) 34:20 Public speaking nerves (Toastmasters + reps) 36:55 Psychological safety at work: what leaders can do 37:32 Inclusive meetings: reflection time + round robins + async input 38:31 Why leaders should go last 40:32 Build confidence through practice + tracking wins Guest Links: • Website: https://annagradie.com/ • LinkedIn:   / annagradie   • Instagram:   / annagradieconfidencecoach   ⸻ Watch & Subscribe ▶️ YouTube:    / @powerfulintrovert   Listen 🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Sv8RRa... More Episodes & Resources 🌐 Website: https://www.powerfulintrovertpodcast.com Follow Greg Weinger / The Introverted Leader 🔹 LinkedIn:   / gregoryweinger   🔹 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/powerful_in... YouTube Hashtags (paste at end) #introvertleadership #quietleadership #quietconfidence #inclusiveleadership #emotionalintelligencepodcast #leadershippodcast #psychologicalsafety #networkingforintroverts #inclusivemeetings #executivepresence #speakupinmeetings #leadwithoutburnout