In this episode, I am joined by Heather Elkington, my go-to leadership speaker, coach, and writer with a remarkable career story. From starting out at Harrods to building and selling a £2 million business, Heather's journey is all about learning on the fly and growing into an inspiring, high-performing leader. Heather and I dive into what it means to step into leadership roles early in your career and how to lead authentically, especially as introverts. We're answering the big question: "Can introverts be great leaders, too?", and Heather offers a refreshing perspective with some unexpected leadership skills and career insights that introverts naturally bring to the table. With her unconventional career path and fresh take on leadership, Heather's story is sure to spark something in anyone considering a leadership role. Join us for an honest conversation, full of leadership wisdom and killer career take-aways. Heather Elkington (Guest): Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leadershipheather/ Subscribe to Heather's Newsletter: https://www.inthemakingleadership.com/ Hannah Schmidt (Host): Awfully Quiet Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/awfullyquietpodcast/ Subtle Careers: https://www.instagram.com/subtlecareers/