Wondering how to speak up in a meeting? Have you ever felt nervous about speaking up in a meeting as an introvert? Maybe you have a great idea but are worried about how it will be perceived. Perhaps you can’t seem to get a word in amongst all the other discussions. Speaking up in a meeting as an Introvert can often be difficult for introverts…
When you are working on getting established in a career, there are many things that are unknown or, frankly, intimidating. I can still recall the feelings of uneasiness as I began my own career. Over the years, I have learned many lessons. Some of them would have been great to know when starting out. Here are five career lessons I would tell my younger self. …
If you think that one day, any day now, you’ll be getting a promotion, the reality is that there may be a few things you are doing (or believing) that can actually keep you from your goal. Let’s take a look at the top four myths that stop you from getting promoted and what to do instead. “Great Work Speaks for Itself” We often like…
Job interviews can be incredibly stressful, particularly if you are really excited about the opportunity before you. It is perfectly fine to be nervous when interviewing. In fact, surveys have shown that more than nine out of every ten people get nervous when interviewing. However, appearing confident in an interview can score you some valuable points. Here are four tips to appear more confident when…
People often have the perspective that it is better to be an extrovert rather than an introvert. However, the reality is that both personality types have their own benefits. In a world that often doesn’t emphasize the benefits of introversion, here are five things I love about being an introvert. I Am Introspective and Self-Aware One talent that comes along with my introversion is the…
If you are an introvert, the simple thought of networking may send a bit of fear down your spine. The idea of having to network at a large event used to repulse me. The prospect of having small talk conversations with so many people in such a short time was intimidating! The reality is that networking is too important to ignore; however, it doesn’t need…
If you are an introvert, you’ve probably heard so many stereotypes about yourself. After all, many people misunderstand the distinction of being an introvert, ambivert and extrovert. The reality is that being an introvert does not mean you are ineffective at social interactions but rather that you tend to draw energy from solitude and expend energy in social situations. In fact, you can thrive in…
