PMI Sydney Chapter - Unlocking Quiet Power - Yours and Others
Are quieter leaders often misunderstood or overlooked? This interactive workshop challenges that dynamic by providing insights and practical strategies to recognize and harness the strengths of reflective, thoughtful contributors. Learn how to equip quieter professionals with communication tools, identify and remove barriers to inclusion, and build team cultures that value diverse personality styles. Learn how quiet strength can drive influence, impact, and collaboration.
BIO
Niamh O’Brien spent over 15 years excelling as a Project Director and Management Consultant before stepping into her current roles as speaker, coach, and trainer. She passionately demonstrates that real impact and being your best self doesn’t require volume or flamboyance.
Telling her journey from a reserved, socially anxious Highly Sensitive Person to a confident, influential leader, she shares the skills and strategies that powered her transformation. She reveals how anyone—quiet by nature or not—can lead conversations, deliver presentations, and navigate high-stakes situations with genuine presence and quiet strength.
Key takeaways:
- Lead with impact, without needing to be the loudest in the room
- Communication strategies tailored for quieter voices that boost clarity and confidence
- Methods to identify and remove barriers preventing reflective contributors from being heard
- Approaches for designing inclusive meetings and team rituals that value diverse interaction styles
- Practical frameworks for coaching individuals to leverage their quiet strengths in any leadership role
