Influence and Power: The Introvert’s Inspiration to Speak 004 (FREE BETA VERSION)

BETA SERIES NOTE: This is part of my BETA newsletter series where I was testing different formats with my community. After collecting feedback from subscribers, I've refined my approach - but the core insights here are still valuable. My current newsletters follow a new 4-part structure AND offers real community that my subscribers love even more. <3 Join us.

PART 1. The Practice

Strengthening the Connection Between Your Heart & Your Voice

Hello, introverted leader. Welcome home.

One of the biggest challenges introverts face isn’t just speaking up—it’s feeling safe enough to express what’s inside. Today, we’re going to practice something powerful: naming our emotions out loud.

The Wheel of Emotions

Look at all the different ways we can express ourselves! Most of us default to “I’m fine” or “I’m good” when asked how we’re feeling. But what if we could go deeper?

A Simple Speaking Practice

Set a timer on your phone for every 3 hours today. Each time the timer goes off:

1. Look at the Wheel of Emotions.

2. Find the word that best describes how you feel.

3. Say it out loud—to yourself, to a friend, or into a voice note.

Want extra practice? Tell someone about your experiment!
Text a friend: “I’m practicing naming my emotions out loud today. Can I text you every few hours just to say how I feel?”

If you do not want to involve another person,
Leave yourself a WhatsApp voice message (I do this daily!).

The goal? Strengthening the bridge between your heart and your mouth. This takes practice and using this tool is a good, easy way to practice speaking your truth. Do not be fooled by it’s simplicity. If you practice this today, it could change the way you live. <3

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PART 2. The Poem

Dark Chocolate Emotions by Linnea George

When i am bored 
or lonely 
i dip myself in the dark chocolate emotions of the past
a protective layer of comfort
but
linnea pure
and now
is delicious
stay with the present sweet thing

Your Feelings Are Safe – And So Is Your Voice One way we step into our power as introverts is by learning to own and express how we feel. There is nothing wrong with your emotions. They are valid. And they are yours to speak.

Part 3: The Offer

What If You Could Practice Speaking Your Truth with Someone Who Actually Gets It? Today's emotion-naming practice? It's just the beginning.

Most introverts can name their feelings to themselves (or even to a friend via text). But what about when you need to express disappointment to your boss? Set a boundary with a colleague? Or share an innovative idea in a room full of extroverts?

That's where the real work happens. And that's where most people get stuck alone.

I work with introverted leaders who are ready to practice speaking their truth in the situations that actually matter—with someone who understands exactly why your heart races before hitting "send" on that important email.

JOIN OUR COMMUNITY TO BE READY FOR YOUR NEXT DIFFICULT TALK!

• Real-time practice sessions for your actual challenging conversations

• Strategies tailored to your introvert nervous system (not generic "fake it till you make it" advice)

• Support between sessions when you're facing those make-or-break moments

Warmly,
Linnea George

That’s me the insanely debilitating introvert speaking in front of live breathing people.