How do introverts and quiet achievers move past shyness, own their accomplishments, and confidently present themselves in their careers?

In this episode of The Quiet Warrior Podcast, I sit down with Amy Adler, President of Five Strengths Career Transition Experts, Certified Master Resume Writer, and author of Courageous Career Change: Fearlessly Earn the Executive Role You Deserve.

Amy shares her personal journey of overcoming stage fright, the surprising truth about why speaking to a roomful of people sometimes feels easier than one-on-one conversations, and how introverts can prepare for career success by documenting and owning their achievements. With compassion and clarity, she explains how she helps clients—often quiet achievers—see their brilliance reflected back to them through resumes and career stories that feel both authentic and empowering.

Whether you’re preparing for a job search, an annual performance review, or simply learning to speak about your value with confidence, Amy’s insights will inspire you to step forward with courage and clarity

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• The difference between introversion and shyness—and how practice and exposure can shift your confidence.
  
• Why many introverts find public speaking easier than small talk or one-on-one conversations.
  
• The challenges quiet achievers face in “boasting” about themselves, and how to reframe this as sharing the truth.
  
• Amy’s process for creating psychological safety so clients can tell their authentic career stories.
  
• The C-A-R (Challenge, Action, Results) framework and how introverts can use it to capture their accomplishments in real time.
  
• Why documenting your career wins regularly is essential—and how it can prevent panic when opportunities arise.
  
• The pitfalls of AI-generated resumes and why your authentic voice matters most.
  
• A powerful reminder: people aren’t scrutinizing you as much as you think—so share your achievements, because no one else will.
  

About Amy Adler

Amy Adler is the President of Five Strengths Career Transition Experts, a Certified Master Resume Writer, Certified Executive Resume Master, and Nationally Certified Online Profile Expert. She has won awards at the annual Toast of the Resume Writing Industry competition and is the author of Courageous Career Change: Fearlessly Earn the Executive Role You Deserve. Amy is passionate about helping executives and professionals craft authentic, compelling resumes and career portfolios that reflect their true value.

Connect with Amy:

• Website:fivestrengths.com
• LinkedIn:Amy L. Adler

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This episode was edited by Aura House Productions