In this episode of The Wealthy CEO Lab, host Giovana Bier sits down with Stephanie Thoma, founder of Connect With Confidence and author of Confident Introvert, to unpack the myth that extroverts have a monopoly on confidence.
Stephanie reveals practical tools for introverts to navigate visibility, build genuine connections, and regulate their nervous systems while leading with grace. From her signature Solitude Sandwich technique to the Connect With Confidence Pyramid, she teaches how calm energy—not constant output—creates lasting impact.
You’ll learn:
- What it really means to be a confident introvert (and why anyone can access it)
- How to use the Solitude Sandwich to manage energy before and after events
- A realistic networking cadence for sustainable growth
- The Connect With Confidence Pyramid—Calm → Confidence → Connection → Impact
- Setting and communicating boundaries without guilt
- Subtle body-language cues that radiate confidence and safety
- Shifting from self-focus to service when speaking or showing up online
Whether you’re building your business, hosting events, or stepping onto bigger stages, this episode is a reminder that visibility can feel peaceful—and profitable.
⏰ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – Welcome to The Wealthy CEO Lab
00:31 – Meet Stephanie Thoma: The Confident Introvert
02:11 – Redefining what confidence means for introverts
05:21 – Balancing social interaction and solitude
07:00 – The Solitude Sandwich explained
10:44 – The Connect With Confidence framework
13:37 – Setting and communicating boundaries
17:51 – Building your elevator pitch with ease
21:38 – Body-language shifts for confident presence
23:25 – Mindset pivots for public speaking
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🧠 CEO TAKEAWAY
Confidence isn’t volume—it’s regulation.
When you lead from a calm nervous system, you don’t need to be the loudest in the room to be the most magnetic.
RESOURCES & MENTIONS
- Confident Introvert by Stephanie Thoma
- The Connect With Confidence Pyramid
- The Solitude Sandwich energy-management method
- Wealthy CEO Lab frameworks: regulate → recalibrate → rise