--- title: "EP#178: Leading quietly: The power of introverts at work" description: Governments generate endless information, but so much of it goes unseen. So, how do we turn it into content people actually care about? image: https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/hubfs/Ep%20178%20Social%20Tile%20v2.jpg --- Talk to us [![fb](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/hubfs/facebook-brands.svg)](https://www.facebook.com/govcinstitute) [![li](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/hubfs/linkedin-brands.svg)](https://www.linkedin.com/company/govcomms-institute) [![tw](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/hubfs/twitter-brands.svg)](https://twitter.com/govc_institute) [![in](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/hubfs/instagram-brands.svg)](https://www.instagram.com/govcommsinstitute/) [![logo-white](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/hs-fs/hubfs/logo-white.png?width=197&height=40&name=logo-white.png "logo-white")](https://contentgroup-19617054.hs-sites.com/home-2) [![GCI Horizontal Logo](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/hs-fs/hubfs/GCI%20%20Horizontal%20Logo.png?width=197&name=GCI%20%20Horizontal%20Logo.png "GCI Horizontal Logo")](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/podcast/ep178-leading-quietly-the-power-of-introverts-at-work) - [Podcast](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/podcast) - [About us](https://www.govcommsinstitute.com/about) - [Contact us](https://www.govcommsinstitute.com/contact) [Back to blog](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/podcast) # EP#178: Leading quietly: The power of introverts at work [![](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/hubfs/GovComms%20Institute%20Logo-01.jpg)  GovComms Institute Team](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/podcast/author/govcomms-institute-team)  | Apr 9, 2025 9:45:29 AM [Featured](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/podcast/tag/featured) ![](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/hubfs/Ep%20178%20Social%20Tile%20v2.jpg) What if the best ideas in your team are the ones you never hear? In this episode of *GovComms*, host David Pembroke speaks with Richard Etienne—internal communications expert, author of *The Introvert’s Survival Guide*, and founder of *The Introvert Space*. Together, they explore how introverts can lead, influence, and thrive in workplaces that often reward volume over value. From overcoming self-doubt to navigating hybrid work, Richard shares powerful, practical strategies to help introverts find their voice—without having to shout. He also offers advice for leaders on how to build inclusive teams where every personality type can succeed. Whether you identify as an introvert, manage one, or simply want to create more inclusive and effective teams, this episode is packed with eye-opening insights and actionable tips. ## Stream the episode on Spotify:   ## Discussed in this episode: - Why introverts often go unheard—and how to change that - How to build your personal brand without self-promotion - The hidden strengths introverts bring to leadership - What Theresa May taught Richard about quiet influence at the top ## Show notes: - [The Introvert Space | Richard Etienne](https://theintrovertspace.com/) - [The Introvert’s Survival Guide | Richard Etienne](https://theintrovertspace.com/) - [Quiet | Susan Cain](https://susancain.net/book/quiet/) - [Blog | GovComms Podcast](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/podcast)   Watch the full episode: ## Transcript: [A transcript of this episode can be found here.](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/hubfs/GovComms%20Ep%20178%20Transcript.pdf) --- ###### About the Author GovComms Institute Team ### On the same subject ### [EP#174: Trust, Humour and Bureaucracy: The Secret Sauce of Gov Social Media](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/podcast/ep174-trust-humour-and-bureaucracy-the-secret-sauce-of-gov-social-media) [GovComms Institute Team](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/podcast/author/govcomms-institute-team) [Featured](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/podcast/tag/featured) ### [EP#175: How to Speak with Power & Build Trust: The Gravitas Masterclass](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/podcast/ep175-how-to-speak-with-power-build-trust-the-gravitas-masterclass) [GovComms Institute Team](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/podcast/author/govcomms-institute-team) [Featured](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/podcast/tag/featured) ### [EP#176: From Google to AI: The Search Revolution Explained](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/podcast/ep176-from-google-to-ai-the-search-revolution-explained) [GovComms Institute Team](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/podcast/author/govcomms-institute-team) [Featured](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/podcast/tag/featured) [![GCI Horizontal Logo](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/hs-fs/hubfs/GCI%20%20Horizontal%20Logo.png?width=200&height=41&name=GCI%20%20Horizontal%20Logo.png "GCI Horizontal Logo")](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/) A global platform for government communicators. - SITE MAP - [Home](https://www.govcommsinstitute.com) - [About us](https://www.govcommsinstitute.com/about) - [Contact us](https://www.govcommsinstitute.com/contact) - LEGALS - [Privacy Policy](https://www.govcommsinstitute.com/pirivacy-policy) - [Terms & Conditions](https://www.govcommsinstitute.com/terms-and-conditions) - CONTACT US - [+61 2 6273 0232](tel:+61%202%206273%200232) - [govcomms.institute@contentgroup.com.au](mailto:govcomms.institute@contentgroup.com.au) - [Level 3, 2 Mort Street, Canberra, ACT 2601 GPO Box 2381, Canberra, ACT 2601](https://goo.gl/maps/4iAFuvdJ1KbTe28CA) - Copyright © 2020 contentgroup Theme designed by [Markentive](https://www.markentive.com/)