Welcome to Tranquil Talks with Kris!
A weekly sanctuary where introverts can come to master energy-smart communication and self-leadership without having to act extroverted or sacrifice their wellbeing.
Better communication and stronger leadership don't require "more" energy. They require using the energy you have, more strategically.
Each week, we explore practical strategies for:
I'm Kris, your host and fellow introvert with over 30 years of corporate HR leadership, and the last 5 years as an Energy-Smart Communication Coach. We'll tackle real workplace scenarios, share proven strategies, and explore how introverts and extroverts can create stronger, more sustainable teams together.
You don't have to change who you are to be an exceptional communicator and leader. It's time you are honored and celebrated for the incredible person you already are.
New episodes drop weekly. You are welcome here. You belong.
Welcome to Tranquil Talks with Kris!
A weekly sanctuary where introverts can come to master energy-smart communication and self-leadership without having to act extroverted or sacrifice their wellbeing.
Better communication and stronger leadership don't require "more" energy. They require using the energy you have, more strategically.
Each week, we explore practical strategies for:
I'm Kris, your host and fellow introvert with over 30 years of corporate HR leadership, and the last 5 years as an Energy-Smart Communication Coach. We'll tackle real workplace scenarios, share proven strategies, and explore how introverts and extroverts can create stronger, more sustainable teams together.
You don't have to change who you are to be an exceptional communicator and leader. It's time you are honored and celebrated for the incredible person you already are.
New episodes drop weekly. You are welcome here. You belong.

In this episode, we explore the concept of energy vampires...those people and situations that drain introverts. But there's a twist: what if YOU are also an energy vampire to yourself? I'll share a personal example of people-pleasing and overcommitting, plus four practical tools/tips to protect your energy both from external drains and from your own patterns of overthinking and saying yes when you should say no. Perfect for any introvert who's tired of feeling depleted.