Show overview
Quiet Superpowers launched in 2025 and has put out 32 episodes in the time since. That works out to roughly 15 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence, with the show now in its 3rd season.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 19 min and 30 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Education show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 4 days ago, with 26 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2026, with 26 episodes published. Published by Guy Roberts.
From the publisher
Have you ever felt like you're not being listened to? That you're quiet? Or that you have amazing ideas that you struggle to articulate to others? I'm Guy Roberts, and here we explore the quiet superpowers of communication. I grew up without ever saying much. It took me a long time to "find my voice". Communication is the single most important skill you can learn in your life. And yes, it can be learnt. In each episode, we break down a topic or aspect of communication skills, to help you on your own journey to creating more meaningful connections with others, building self-confidence, and being seen and recognised for what you can offer. Whether you're new to improving your communication or you're a seasoned speaker, let's find your quiet superpowers of communicating.
Latest Episodes
View all 32 episodesHow can we become more vulnerable with people in our lives?
Is Japan made for introverts?
5 habits I've Built for More Mindful Travel
How to improve your self-confidence
Dan Deighton: Why we shouldn't disregard public speaking
How to genuinely connect whilst traveling
How can you regain your ability to focus
The quiet influence of Bertrand Russell
Why we need more feedback in speaking
A short vlog and book recommendation
The superpower of a weak social battery
2 things that break my overthinking
Q&A: What Are Quiet Superpowers, Really?
Vlog #01
How do you manage a difficult experience with communication?
Is there a perfect balance of time spent alone and time spent with others?
How can you use communication frameworks when speaking without preparation
S3 Ep 2How do you improve at speaking unprepared (part 1)
This is the second episode of the three-part series on how to improve at speaking without preparation. Last episode we looked at the reasons we often find it difficult to speak without preparation. And this episode explores the tools, tactics, and methods you can use to essentially always be prepared! David JP Phillips TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nj-hdQMa3uASimon Sinek, Styrofoam Cup: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FNf1pKRhay8Books mentioned: 1. Building a Second Brain, Tiago Forte2. Taking Smart Notes, Sonke Ahrens Note-taking app I use: Obsidian (https://obsidian.md/)- I use this for all writing/podcast notes (in addition to a physical bullet-journal)- https://bulletjournal.com/pages/bookAs always - let me know if you have any questions, thoughts, ideas, I'd love to hear them!
S3 Ep 1Why do we struggle when speaking unprepared?
This episode is the first in a new three-part topic- on speaking on the spot. The type of speaking you do when you haven’t had chance to prepare.This is the first episode of this topic, where we explore the question of why we often find it so difficult to speak without preparation. We look at the most common psychological challenges that cause this, as well as the common mistakes we make that reduce our confidence and ability to speak well on the spot. This episode is focused on building self-awareness around speaking unprepared. And the following 2 episodes in this topic will look at practical methods and tools we can use in any situation where we don't have time to prepare. Hope you enjoy :) Apologies if there is a little background noise in this one... I stupidly left my window open whilst recording...! As always- let me know if you have any comments, feedback, ideas, questions!
S2 Ep 6Will I still be heard if I'm not opinionated?
This episode stems from a discussion I had with someone about that balance between having opinions and being heard. I was interested by how often those with more extreme views/opinions tend to be heard by more people. Possibly not respected by more people. But they reach more people. And whilst I didn't like the idea that someone could gain "reputation" for extreme opinions, it made me think about how I have often lacked having any strong opinions on anything...! These are the lessons I learnt about holding opinions over the past couple of years. I'm breaking down the importance of having opinions - which are critical for healthy living, successful relationships, and overcoming fear of judgement! I also dive into the tactics you can use to express your opinions more. Hopefully this is helpful :)