Brendalyn Carpenter Player
Brendalyn Carpenter Player brings over 20 years of experience as an Army Civilian communications strategist to her work as an author, speaker, and coach. She spent her career leading in environments that often reward extroversion—masking her introspective nature until a personal health scare prompted a powerful mindset shift. Today, as founder of Unapologetic Introvert, she helps professionals transform how their authentic leadership looks, sounds, and feels in the workplace. Her debut book, The Unapologetic Introvert: It's Time to Unlock Your Quiet Power and Thrive (November 2024), is a guide to self-awareness, self-acceptance, and authentic success in work and life. Whether one-on-one or in group workshops, Brendalyn invites individuals into deeper conversations—offering a new lens to embrace quiet power and lead with purpose.