Individual coaching program for cross-cultural introverts
Grow and find fulfillment in your career without exhaustion or guilt
This is an individual coaching program for cross-cultural introverts who want to grow and find fulfillment in their career without exhaustion or guilt about how they spend their time
Who this program is for
This program is specifically designed for cross-cultural introverts: introverted professionals and entrepreneurs who navigate professional and cultural landscapes.
Does this sound familiar?
- You're an introvert who enjoys quiet and self-reflection. You have a thoughtful approach to your work and you like to be thorough.
- You move between cultures. Whether you’re working internationally or bringing your multicultural perspective to your role, you understand both the richness and complexity this brings to your professional role.
- You brings deep expertise to the table. You’ve invested years in developing your professional skills, and you’re ready to advance thoughtfully, without compromising your wellbeing.
- You values authentic growth. You’re naturally drawn to learning and development, but you want it to align with who you are, not who others expect you to be.
- You're looking for better ways to manage your energy. You’ve discovered that conventional productivity systems and habit techniques often miss the mark for introverts. You’re ready for strategies that work better with your natural strengths.
If you're a cross-cultural introvert who's wants to continue pursuing professional growth WITHOUT the exhaustion that usually comes with it, then you've found what you've been looking for.
The daily reality (let's be honest)
Despite your professional accomplishments, you:
- are always 'on' and your energy levels are unpredictable. By the end of the day, you're completely drained.
- waste precious time with unhelpful habits like doom scrolling or binge-watching Netflix when you should be recharging.
- experience a disconnection between your personal wants and needs and your professional sphere, leading to guilt and self-doubt.
- struggle with overthinking. Worrying thoughts keep you up at night and you feel anxiety about making the wrong move.
If you recognize one or more of the challenges above, then you're not alone. Many cross-cultural introverts find themselves battling tiredness and exhaustion while trying to keep up with their professional lives.
What's really happening?
Many introverts aren’t able to do their best work when the high professional demand combines with exhaustion.
Under these conditions, specific mechanisms kick in in your introvert brain, naturally making you want to retreat inward.
Most of the time, you don't even realize it’s happening - you just feel the exhaustion and overthinking.
The biggest misconception? That you need intense discipline to break this cycle. Many introverts believe they're just 'low energy people' who need to push themselves harder - but that's not true. There's a better way to manage your energy that works with your natural introvert strengths, not against them. Your Personal Pillar Habits show you how.
Personal Pillar Habits (PePahs): your roadmap to build lasting habits and break free from exhaustion once and for all
This isn’t another one-size-fits-all habit system. Instead of pushing harder or forcing yourself to be more disciplined, this approach starts with discovering your Habit Style and Natural Advantage® as an introvert.
Think of it as creating a blueprint that's uniquely yours - one that shows you what you naturally excel at and how to build sustainable habits that align with your strengths.
Unlike traditional methods that drain your energy by fighting against your natural tendencies, this approach helps you work with your introvert personality.
You'll learn to boost your energy and motivation in an authentic and sustainable way, without relying on willpower or forced discipline.
The result? Instead of exhausting yourself trying to fit into someone else's system, you'll discover what energizes you and brings genuine fulfillment.
The impact of PePahs is building authentic habits
As you build PePahs, you’ll notice some exciting changes:
- A new sense of calm and clarity in your daily activities - you’ll actually know what works for you
- Growing confidence in your abilities - no more doubting yourself or feeling guilty for making the wrong decision
- Practical strategies that make your day flow easier - imagine your day feeling effortless rather than exhausting!
I’ve seen this method transform the lives of many experienced introverts. It’s not about forcing yourself into yet another system, it’s about discovering what naturally feels easy for you.
This program offers you
In this program, you'll learn to systematically apply the 3 pillars of energy management to create both professional success and personal fulfillment in your unique situation.
Managing your energy in workplace situations becomes not just easier, but genuinely satisfying. Instead of ending your day exhausted, you'll maintain your energy and find genuine enjoyment in your professional interactions.
Expert support helps you navigate workplace challenges while staying true to your introvert nature - no need to pretend to be extroverted or push yourself beyond your natural limits. You'll learn how to make meaningful contributions that energize rather than drain you, creating a sense of authentic fulfillment in your work.
By the end of the program, you'll know exactly how to handle energy-demanding situations that currently cause you stress and exhaustion.
The result? You'll naturally maintain your energy while pursuing professional growth, making career decisions with confidence, and positioning yourself as an expert - all in a way that feels authentic and sustainable.
Results from past participants
The program has had a significant impact on participants' lives, extending beyond their initial professional goals. Here's what they've achieved:
Karel - From Self-Doubt to Confidence
Karel, an EU diplomat, increased his workplace confidence by 33% when he learned to authentically integrate his personal development work with his professional life. By understanding and working with his natural strengths as an introvert, he moved from feeling guilty and self-blame to experiencing greater satisfaction in his role.
Kimi - Breaking Free from Overwhelm
As a medical writer and busy mom of two running her own business from home, Kimi was stuck in a vicious cycle of overwhelm and low energy. Through the program, she discovered her natural advantage in connecting with people's needs and taking action when opportunities arise. This insight helped her break free from exhaustion and create sustainable habits that work with her natural rhythm.
Santiago - Finding Clarity in Chaos
As a Project and Communication coach transitioning his business, Santiago felt overwhelmed by possibilities and lacked direction. Through understanding his natural way of working, he transformed business uncertainty into focused clarity, enabling him to organize his thoughts, make clearer decisions, and take focused action in his career.
The best part? The results are sustainable. Participants have said that the positive effects continue long after completing the program and are noticeable in multiple areas of their lives.
Meet Your Coach
Meet Mariella Franker, PhD, program creator and your coach. As an introvert herself, Mariella has struggled with similar issues in the workplace and brings firsthand understanding to her work.
A former molecular biologist, scientific writer and editor, she has been writing for introverts since 2020. In 2022, she became a certified Natural Advantage® coach.
As founder of The Franker Message, she has since dedicated herself to helping introverts to better manage their energy while pursuing professional growth in their naturally thoughtful way.
Program Structure: Let’s map out your roadmap
The program begins with a focused personal session where we'll work together to tackle a specific challenge you're facing. We'll create a customized strategy using 3 pillars that will set you up for success.
- Your Habit Style
- Your Natural Advantage
- Calming the inner critic
Each pillar comes with a detailed handout that you'll receive at the end of the session.
1. Your Habit Style Learn how introverts and extroverts naturally process information, make decisions, and recharge their energy. This insight helps you understand what you need to manage your energy well and improve your focus. You'll discover why you're not just "low energy" or undisciplined, regaining trust in your ability to manage your time and energy effectively.
2. Your Natural Advantage
Natural Advantage is what you naturally excel at. When you use your Natural Advantage, you make meaningful contributions with ease. You feel capable and confident about who you are and how you naturally operate.
3. Calming the Inner Critic
The inner critic is that little voice in your head that likes to point out all the things that you're doing wrong. Cross-cultural introverts often have a strong inner critic that causes a lot of stress and doubt. When you learn to calm down the inner critic, you start hearing your built-in guidance system and it becomes much easier to build sustainable habits.
After our initial 3-hour Natural Advantage discovery session, we’ll meet every 2 weeks for 4 personalized focus calls (75 minutes each).
You'll take what you’ve learned and apply it to real situations in your life.
Whether it's planning your day, managing a specific project, or setting priorities between work and personal goals, you'll see immediate results as we address real challenges in real-time.
What You'll Receive
The complete program includes:
- 30-minute start up call to shape your custom program
- masterclass bundle 'Discover your Natural Advantage as an introvert' (includes audio recording, video, full transcript, and summary ebook)
- 3-hour Natural Advantage® discovery session
- a focus call every 2 weeks where we address real-life situations
- total 4 focus calls of 75 minutes each
- handouts of each of the 3 stepping stones
- additional tools and resources to help you advance toward your goal
- email support between calls
- space for your natural way of working
- a supportive coach with expertise in habits and introverts
This program is a custom program. We'll design each call around your specific question and unique situation.
Investment
€2500 (including 21% VAT)
Custom payment plans are available.
Want to learn more about this program?
In this free 20-minute consultation, you’ll learn what your Habit Style is and how you can build PePaHs in your specific situation.
Whether you decide to participate in the program or not, you’ll get a 1-page handout with actionable habit tips and how to use them effectively with your Habit Style.
Apply here for a free Habit Style Reveal.
I look forward to speaking with you,
