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HushFest is on the horizon. Cornwall’s festival of quietness, shaped by our community. |
If you spend much of your day working, studying, or creating from home, you’ll know how easy it is to feel isolated or to lose focus in a space that’s meant to be comforting but is full of distractions. Sometimes we long for the gentle presence of others without the noise or social pressure of…
Grace Sodzi, CEO of PAPER Arts CIC, talks about her experiences of imposter syndrome with you to assure you that you’re not alone. You’ll learn more about imposter syndrome, pick up some tips and have a go at some creative activities you can do to help manage it. This session is for you if you:…
Quietness can bring so much value to a workplace. Yet, many of us have grown up believing that being reserved, reflective, or softly spoken means we’ll be overlooked, underestimated, or left behind. These two workshops, led by Lara Hayward, ex-lawyer and Strategic Lead for Creative Careers & Sustainability at Oxford University, invite us to see…
Some days just feel… heavy. They arrive unannounced, bringing a tangled mix of exhaustion, overwhelm, and a longing for something softer, something easier. Maybe today is one of those days for you. Perhaps it started before you even opened your eyes, with a mind already full of all the things that need to be done….
When we’re faced with moments of tension or conflict, it can feel overwhelming—especially for us quieter folk. We might worry about upsetting someone or being misunderstood. But difficult conversations don’t always have to feel like a battle. With the right language, we can approach these moments with a sense of calm, curiosity, and connection. This…
In a world that often celebrates the loudest voices, it’s easy to wonder if introverts can truly shine in leadership roles. The image of a successful leader is typically one of a charismatic, extroverted individual who commands attention with ease. But what if quiet strength and thoughtful reflection could be just as effective, if not…
The concept of languishing has emerged as a crucial focus in mental health research, especially in the wake of global events that have altered our social and work environments. Languishing, a state described as a sense of stagnation and emptiness, lies between flourishing and depression on the mental health continuum (Keyes, 2002). For introverts, who…
Guest: Lara Hayward Website | Instagram | LinkedIn “I am a Career Coach and Blue Health Coach. I started my career as a litigation lawyer, a role which required me to put on an extrovert mask and be loud and fighty every day. Although the work could be interesting, pretending to be someone else was exhausting…
Guest: Grace Sodzi Website | Instagram | Facebook Grace is CEO of PAPER Arts CIC based in Bristol. The organisation supports young creatives between the ages of 18 and 30 to establish careers. She has a degree in Business and Entrepreneurship and set up a social enterprise aged 18 to raise awareness of the importance…
One of the more challenging aspects of life for those of us who are quieter and more introverted, is often our career. When we’re in job search mode, it can feel like our introversion seems to disqualify us for many jobs, or at least makes it hard to get past the interview stage. Job adverts talk…
There’s a 1 in 5 chance that you’re a Highly Sensitive Person. Not sure what that means? Well then you’ll want to tune in to find out from HSP Coach, Diane Guest: Diane O’shea – Coach for Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) Website | Instagram | Facebook Transcript Hayley Stanton Welcome back! I’m Hayley and I…
Guest: Fiona Campbell-Howes, B2B Tech Writer Twitter I’d like to offer a warm thank you to quiet volunteer and community member, Julia, for her comfort zone stretch in reaching out to Fiona and leading this interview. Well done! To watch Julia’s interview with Stacie on perfectionism, please download the Quiet Connections App. Rose Burch…