the quiet achiever book

You do not need to pretend to be an extrovert at work



Life is too short to be living someone else's version of success.

Stop pretending.

Start practicing.

Remain your true authentic self.

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Being a quiet achiever in a loud, noisy world is hard

  • Do people say "you are too quiet" or "you should speak up more", but you don't know how?
  • Is small talk and networking awkward for you?
  • In meetings, do you keep quiet even though you have something to say?
  • Do you avoid public speaking and give away opportunities to present your work?
  • Do you say "yes" to unreasonable requests even though, in your head, you think "no"?
  • Do you shy away from difficult conversations but later wish you spoke up?
  • Do you act like an extrovert at work but you are tired of pretending?
  • Have read self help books to improve yourself, but all they did was make you feel good but you don't know what to do next?

👉🏻 If your answer is YES, this book is for you.

Hi, I'm Tim Yeo

With nearly twenty years of experience working as designer and a leader in tech, I worked in companies dominated by big personalities with strong opinions and loud voices.

In a world that favours the extrovert ideal, I tried to fit into an extroverted mold to succeed. It worked for a while but I was tired of pretending to be someone I was not.

I wondered, "What is wrong with me? How do others make it look so easy? Maybe I am just not good enough." I was determined to find a better way.

The Quiet Achiever is a collection of the tiny habits I developed that helped me have impact and influence at work, while remaining my true authentic self.

Since 2020, I have coached hundreds of quiet achievers to remarkable success.

Now, I share these tiny habits with you in my new book.

What's in the book?

Tiny habits that you put into practice and start having impact at work the very next day. We cover topics like:

  • Introducing yourself

    What makes a good introduction, different types of intros you need and how to structure them for meetings, workshops, interviews and networking.

  • Small talk

    A framework for developing small talk topics that feel natural to you, how to build a connection with others and how to avoid awkward silences.

  • Meetings

    How to speak up before you are ready, be more visible in your organisation and make space in your day for focus-work.

  • Public speaking

    Types of public speaking scripts and how to prepare and practice so you communicate with purpose and clarity.

  • Handling difficult conversations

    Understand why these conversations are especially hard for quiet achievers, how to give feedback and what to do when you receive feedback you do not like.

  • How to say no (politely)

    Saying Yes when you think No is not sustainable. Try practical tips on how to push back.

  • Networking

    Understand the true purpose of networking and try practical techniques to network online and in real life.

  • Working together with extroverts and ambiverts

    Work is a team sport. Learn how extroverts and ambiverts can work better together with you.

Download a free chapter and a checklist of every tiny habit in the book



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Praise for the book


Tim sprinkles relatable real-life examples throughout the book. The techniques and frameworks are easy to understand and gave me the confidence and clarity to tackle these situations head-on. If you work in an industry that overlooks your introvert strengths, this book provides down-to-earth insights to excel.

Taryn Ewens
Software Engineer, Atlassian, Australia

A practical and kind guide to not merely survive work socialization, but get great at it!

Julia Racsko
Design Coach, Superbloom, Germany

Reviews from quiet achievers


I went through so many interviews. I had a lot of anxiety back then. I felt like I was too humble when talking about my accomplishments. Tim really helped me with practical advice - which is not easy to find the more senior you get.

Amy Zhu
Senior Product Designer, Assent, Canada

Tim is fantastic coach. He is thoughtful, engaging and passionate about helping introverts build their confidence as design leaders. The course has helped me to do deal with the common issues I face as a designer and to build a toolkit with actionable insights in how to overcome them. Thanks to Tim I am able to thrive as both an introvert and a design leader.

Scott Llewellyn
UX Designer, Give Panel, UK

The methods and constructive feedback provided by Tim have been invaluable. Many of the techniques are directly effecting my day-to-day way of working, like my conduct in meetings and confidence approaching new situations.

Madeleine van Dam
Product Designer, Ofload, Australia

In just the first week, I was able to put my learnings from this course into practice. Genuinely practical advice.

Raemarie Lee
Product Designer, Learnerbly, UK

The Leadership for Introverts course provided me with easy-to-apply tools to boost my confidence and increase my visibility in my org. The bite-sized video format fit perfectly into my hectic schedule.

Paricia Avila
Senior Director Product Design, Artera, USA

This course came at the perfect time when I needed support with interviews. Tim was empathetic, pragmatic, and calm - and gave me advice and examples that I could quickly apply under pressure. He gave me the space to ask questions specific to my circumstances. I highly recommend.

Evena Wong
Product Designer, Seer Medical, Australia

Tim's course gave me confidence to present myself and my work to others. The exercises he designed are really helpful tools that I'll continue using to prepare for challenging situations in and outside of work.

Plamena Doncheva
Senior Product Designer, Glovo, Spain

The course’s impact has been nothing short of transformative, especially for an executive like myself. Tim's expertise and clear communication style made the learning experience concise yet comprehensive, focusing on practical skills and a mindset shift tailored for introverts. One standout aspect was the innovative approach to the "tell me about yourself" question. Tim's visual strategy was a breath of fresh air. As an executive, this approach not only enhanced my interview performance but re-framed how I thought about and communicate my career journey.

Claire Erickson
VP, Product & Tech Strategy & Operations, Blackhawk Network, USA

I extended my intro based on the course and I could see by the reactions of the interview panel how effectively it communicated my experience and capabilities and set the stage for the rest of the conversation. This was the single most valuable feedback on presenting work. It's challenged me to assess other areas in the workplace where I may be minimizing important context.

Jennifer O
Staff Product Designer, Buoy Software, USA

Watching Tim's videos is like listening to a supportive, knowledgeable, empathetic friend. Tim gave me incredible advice and methods I could use in real-life scenarios. I highly recommend.

Leonardo Mattei
Senior Product Designer, Apple

Tim gave me a lot of space to unpack what I struggle with as an introvert, and then tackled each part with an actionable tip. I think the actionable nature of the conversation was what really helped. The professional "advice" I've gotten about introversion in the past has always been too abstract or philosophical to be truly helpful.

Kumari Pacheco
Content Designer, A Book Apart

I love how much your work is about allowing introverts to unlock their full super power rather than feeling like this is something they need to adjust/ work around. The tools you're suggesting does exactly that-- allows introverts to own, celebrate, and understand who they are.

Nada Salem
Design Strategist, McKinsey & Company

Quotes from the book

“just because I am quiet does not mean I have nothing to say.”

The Quiet Achiever

“Every day, I felt like I was putting on a mask 🎭, pretending to be someone else. But with each passing day, that mask got heavier and heavier, until I could not lift and put on that mask anymore. I was pretending to be someone I was not.”

Chapter: Introduction

“Walk the room - do not just stand at one spot and stare at your phone. Walk and room and increase your surface area to increase your chances of interesting people you could meet. ”

Chapter: Networking in-person

“Saying no is hard, but saying no serves you. If everything else fails, no is a complete sentence.”

Chapter: Saying no (politely)

“The louder voices in the room seemed to say the most 😲, but did not always have the most to say. 🫤”

Chapter: Meetings

“If a tree falls in a forest and no one hears it, does it exist? 🤔 If a quiet achiever sits in a meeting with an idea in his head but does not share it, does it exist? 🧐”

Chapter: Public speaking

“"The best time to look for a job is when you do not need one. The second best time is now.”

Chapter: Networking remotely

“Constantly comparing myself to others and living someone elses version of success was my recipe for misery.”

Chapter: Networking

“The truth is most people are terrible at giving feedback. If you truly believe that feedback is a gift, then most people give terrible gifts.”

Chapter: Giving hard feedback

“For years, I struggled to manage my introversion. I received feedback from my bosses like “You should speak up more in meetings,” but I did not know how. I found myself in rooms full of people with strong opinions and loud voices, and I did not know how to be heard.”

Chapter: Introduction

“You are not changing who you are; you are showing up as the best version of yourself.”

Chapter: Meetings

“When making small talk, I realised I did not need to be interesting, I needed to be relatable. To be relatable, I needed to have things in common with my audience.”

Chapter: Small talk

“Your team exhibits the worst behaviour you choose to accept or leave unaddressed. Choosing not to address a bad behaviour is a slippery slope to even worse behaviour later.”

Chapter: Handling difficult conversations

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