What if your voice could shape decisions in every corporate room, without changing who you are?
You want your ideas to carry weight.
You want people to trust your words and act on them.
But here’s the advice you’ve been told over and over:
“Be louder.”
“Fake confidence.”
“Push yourself to stand out.”
As an introvert who’s guided over 250 professionals to earn respect through the way they speak, let me tell you this:
Respect doesn’t come from being the loudest voice in the room.
It comes from the thoughtfulness behind your words, the focus you bring to every interaction, and the way you choose to show up when it matters most.
These aren’t things to “fix”—they’re your greatest edge.
If you’ve ever felt like you’re being overlooked because you don’t “command the room” in the loud, conventional way, this quiz is for you.
Take the first step to understand how your quiet nature can earn trust, attention, and respect—on your terms.
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Are You Conversational like Brené Brown
Thoughtful Like Tim Cook
or Authoritative Like Simon Sinek?
Not all introverts lead the same way.
Some guide teams with precision and structure.
Others inspire action through connection.
In fact, there are 5 distinct speaker styles, each with a unique way of drawing people in, holding their attention, and earning their trust.
Take this quiz to find out which introverted leaders share your style—and discover:
✔ How your quiet strengths can command more respect than any loud voice ever could.
✔ What makes teams, execs, and clients turn to you when big decisions are on the line.
✔ A personalized roadmap to leading with calm confidence—without changing who you are.
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SO, I DECIDED TO STOP HOLDING BACK.
I figured out how to:
Deliver my ideas with clarity and intention.
Shape conversations without shouting for attention.
Lead in rooms where I knew I belonged—all while being 100% myself.
FROM THERE,
EVERYTHING CHANGED.
I landed the roles I wanted.
I earned the respect of my peers.
And five years ago, I left my job at Stanford University to build something of my own.
Now, I’ve:
Built a thriving online career.
Grown a LinkedIn community of over 250k like-minded professionals.
And helped hundreds of introverted leaders like you to trust their voice and lead with confidence.
You already have what it takes to command attention and earn respect.
Let’s uncover it together.
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“As an awkward introvert who's stumbled through so many interviews, I was losing hope that I would ever be able to convince any employer of my competence.
But learning from Maria has helped set myself up for success. I went into the interview better prepared and with a much more positive, confident mindset that I know contributed to this win.”
Julie Hersum, Principle Content Marketing Consultant
Learning from Maria
has given me the tools
I needed to land my dream job.
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OH, WAIT THERE'S MORE...
When you finish the quiz, you’ll also get instant access to my new video training
“Impromptu Speaking—Speak On the Spot with Structure”.
inside you’ll discover...
✔ How to handle curveball moments—like when your manager asks for your input in a meeting, or a senior leader throws a question your way in front of the entire team.
✔ A 3-step framework for speaking on the spot, so you can quickly organize your thoughts and deliver an answer that’s clear, concise, and gets people nodding.
✔ What to say when you don’t have the answer—a response that shows you’re listening, keeps the room on your side, and gives you the time you need to follow up with confidence.
✔ Techniques to make your words stick—use lists, examples, and short stories to turn your point into something people remember and act on.
It’s quick. It’s practical. And it’s ready for you in your inbox.
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This quiz is your first step toward trusting your voice—and becoming the calm, steady presence people turn to every time:
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“I'm more confident, I show up as a leader, but I’ve never lost my style. My delivery is way better, and the engagement I have with the audience is amazing.”
Alonso Ramos, Chief Financial Officer