#85: You’re Not That Special — And You’re Very Special ft. Gen Z Coach Sophie Hirst
Gen Z quietly clocked what the rest of us are just now realizing: Success doesn’t have to be loud, linear, or soul-draining. I’m joined by Sophie Hirst — former Google senior manager turned Gen Z coach and founder of Workbaby — for a conversation that unpacks how a new generation (and anyone quietly ambitious) is rewriting the rules of work, visibility, and self-worth.We talk behind-the-scenes life at Google, managing up without burning out, and how to build a career you actually want to live inside — one that’s energy-aware, values-led, and not built entirely on LinkedIn optics.This one’s for the quiet climbers.The soft disruptors.The ones who don’t always speak first — but who always see what’s really going on.🔗 Follow Sophie @sophworkbaby and check out BIZ, her Podcast that's rewriting the rules of work for a new generation.If this episode lands with you, share it with someone who needs it.And if you’re feeling generous, a 5-star rating or review helps way more than you know.
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#84: On Discomfort
This wasn’t meant to be an episode.It was a voice note in motion — one I almost left in my drafts.But the week was loud.Two dream interviews on the mic.Big stakes behind the scenes.And that quiet discomfort that sneaks in when you’re expanding faster than you can explain.So I pressed record.No tidy insights. No plan. Just a reflection from the middle of it —where things feel raw, real, and still in rehearsal.If you want more voice notes like this — the in-between moments —tell me. Whisper it through a review, or drop a DM @awfullyquietpodcast.Either way: thanks for being here.It means more than you think.
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#83: The Scenic Route to a Career That Feels Like You ft. Chloe Linn from Slow Self
What if your most fulfilling path isn’t the fastest one?This week, I’m joined by Chloe Linn — the founder of Slow Self, a thoughtful online platform inspiring people to grow at their own pace. Chloe’s work is rooted in unlearning toxic productivity and embracing the slower, more intentional rhythms of life and work.In this conversation, we talk about what it really means to grow slowly — how rushing often sends us climbing the wrong mountain, and how success without alignment can feel quietly hollow. We explore the idea that a career isn’t a straight climb to “bigger, better, bolder,” but more like a winding path with seasons of clarity, reflection, and redirection. And how reconnecting to that path — day by day — starts by slowing down enough to hear yourself.Chloe shares her philosophy on meaningful work, resisting urgency, and doing the inner work that slow living actually requires. Her take on the slow movement isn’t about matcha and skincare — it’s about coming home to yourself.If you're in a season of pause, reflection, or quiet change — or you just want a break from the noise — this one’s for you.Follow Chloe @slowselfco — it’s truly my favorite corner of the internet. And check out her beautifully-crafted Notion goal setting workbook.Send this episode to someone who could use a slow, grounding hour. And if you feel generous, rating and reviewing helps more than you know.
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#82: If I Had to Do My Career Over (I’d Do This)
What if you could hit restart on your career? In this episode, I’m sharing the moves I’d make if I were starting from scratch.From building quiet influence to getting senior leadership to advocate for me. This is what I wish someone had told me when I was trying to fit into a mold of being “extroverted, outgoing, out there” and failing miserably.If you’ve ever felt like your personality wasn’t made for performance reviews or that your best work happens after the meeting ends—this one’s for you. Grab a flat white, pop your AirPods in, and let’s rewrite the playbook.Quietly obsessed? Leave a rating so more people can find us.Have a thought? DM me: @awfullyquietpodcast
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#81: Get-Hired Energy ft. Hayley Dawson
This episode is about the skills that actually move the needle: The very real, very underrated ability to be human at work. I’m joined by Hayley Dawson, founder of Let’s Talk Human Skills, who helps people develop the kind of presence, trust, and clarity that gets you hired, remembered, and respected, without faking it.We get into what human skills actually are (spoiler: not fluff), how to show up with quiet confidence in interviews and conversations, and why deep thinkers and good listeners might already have the upper hand. Hayley shares frameworks, real stories, and those mic-drop moments that make you go, “Oh… that’s what I’ve been trying to say about myself.” If you’ve been craving something more real in your work life, this one’s for you.✨ If this episode hit home, drop a quick rating. It's like a quiet nod of approval that helps more people find the pod.📩 Thoughts or questions? DM me at @awfullyquietpodcast🔗 Connect with Hayley: [Instagram] | [Substack]
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