
Welcome to the Introvert Ally Podcast

Even though I am an extrovert, I am also a strong champion for introverts who are often misunderstood and overlooked at work. When we let their quiet strengths surface, we unleash more ideas, creativity, and new perspectives. I believe that to change cultures we need to have conversations.
In this podcast, you will hear me talk with a wide variety of intriguing guests who each have their unique take on introversion. These torchbearers shed light on their experiences and offer concrete tips on what we can do to unleash introvert talent.
Thank you for joining the Introvert Ally Revolution!

Building Relationships For Introverts
In this episode, Jennifer interviews Andy Lopata, a renowned expert in professional relationships and networking. They discuss Andy's journey into becoming a master of relationships, inspired by his father's business ventures. Andy emphasizes the importance of building relationships over traditional networking and shares strategies for effective follow-up, particularly for introverts. They also touch on the nuances of social media presence and Andy's recent work on mentoring, including his collaboration on a book with Dr. Ruth Gotian. The conversation is rich with insights on improving both professional and personal connections.

Dr. Ruth’s Lessons for Combatting Loneliness with Pierre Lehu
This episode delves into the theme of overcoming loneliness with guest Pierre Lehu, who shares insights from his new book called The Joy of Connections co-authored with the late Dr. Ruth Westheimer (Dr. Ruth) and Allison Gilbert. The conversation touches on Pierre's personal experiences with loss, Dr. Ruth's impactful career, and practical advice. 'The Joy of Connections: 100 Ways to Beat Loneliness and Live a Happier, More Meaningful Life.'

Let Your Personality Shine: with Carrie Wheeler
In this episode of Introvert Ally, Jennifer sits down with Carrie Wheeler, a seasoned technology and operations executive and current CEO of Liquid Web. Carrie shares her professional journey from pre-med to business to becoming a key global tech and operations leadership player. With deep insight into what it means to be an introverted leader in a male-dominated industry, Carrie discusses how embracing her personality has contributed to her leadership success. Listeners will take away powerful lessons on authenticity, emotional intelligence, and how to create space for quieter voices in both in-person and remote workplaces.

The Magic of the Stay Interview with Dick Finnegan
Introverts may never tell you they are unhappy unless you ask. In this episode, Jennifer is joined by turnover expert Dick Finnegan, who shares his proven approach to reducing employee turnover with one powerful tool: the stay interview. As CEO of C-Suite Analytics and author of The Power of Stay Interviews, Dick explains how asking just five key questions can significantly boost retention, engagement, and trust between managers and their teams.