The Ambitious Introvert® Podcast
The Ambitious Introvert® is for founders and entrepreneurs who want to create big results without burning through their energy.
Hosted by Emma-Louise Parkes, it's less “business tips” and more like sitting down with a trusted mentor who actually gets the reality of building a business as an introvert.
Through personal stories, honest insights, and conversations with entrepreneurial trailblazers, Emma-Louise offers the perspective and tools introverted entrepreneurs need to unlock fresh energy and momentum in their business. It’s not about chasing hacks or forcing extrovert strategies - it’s about managing your energy so the external wins follow naturally.
Every episode is here to sharpen your perspective, spark ideas, and remind you that your introversion is actually a powerful asset. Subscribe now and join the movement of ambitious introverts building success their way!
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The Ambitious Introvert® Podcast
Episode 223: Is All-or-Nothing Thinking Stalling Your Business?
If you’ve ever found yourself thinking, “I’m so behind… My business isn’t working… Today was a waste as I got nothing done,” this episode is for you.
In today’s solo episode, I dive into how binary thinking, though comforting on the surface, can quietly sabotage your momentum, ESPECIALLY if you’re a high-achieving introvert. I share how this pattern shows up in my clients, and how to begin shifting into a more powerful, nuanced mindset that actually supports sustainable success.
You’ll learn:
- Why the brain defaults to black-and-white thinking to create certainty
- How to spot all-or-nothing patterns like “success vs. failure,” “productive vs. lazy,” and “ahead vs. behind”
- The hidden harm of comparing your business journey to a linear curriculum
- What counts as “progress” when the work is invisible
- The trap of misaligned metrics (and what to track instead)
- A simple mindset shift to move from doubt into trust
This is what you really need to grow a sustainable business - especially when you don’t always see the results right away.
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