If there's one thing many introverts have in common, it's this: they don’t talk unless they have something to say. They’d rather listen, observe, process and wait until they have something meaningful to share. While I personally think that’s a strength, because we’re not wearing ourselves and others out with lots of talking, it’s not a style that the typical work environment values. The other thing almost every introvert has in common is that they’ve been told at some point in their lives, “you need to speak up more.” This might come from a boss, parent, spouse or friend. So what can we do? How can we balance our preference for internal processing with their request for us to talk more?
To answer those questions, I decide to call on one of my expert colleagues, Nancy Ancowitz. Nancy is a business communication coach specializing in career advancement and presentation skills. She’s the author of Self-Promotion for Introverts®: The Quiet Guide to Getting Ahead, a Publishers Weekly “best book” selection. The book offers a gentle but results oriented approach to helping those who talk less to get heard more.
Additional Links to Nancy+Beth Conversations:
An Introvert's Secrets to Setting Up Shop | Psychology Today
Improv for Introverts | Psychology Today
Crossing the Digital Divide: Tips & Tricks for Webcam Confidence from Nancy Ancowitz
Self-Promotion for Introverts® with Nancy AncowitzEp172: Endings and Beginnings [Blogcast]
Ep171: Katie Rasoul on Revealing Your Hidden Brilliance
Ep170: Craig Shepard on Stillness, Music, and Challenging Assumptions
Ep169: Tracy Guillet on Fully Embracing Your Introversion
Ep168: Morra Aarons-Mele on Introversion, Anxiety, and Hiding in the Bathroom
Ep167: You're Only 30 Seconds Away From a Happier Life (Blogcast)
Ep166: Jennifer Kahnweiler and The Introverted Leader
Ep165: Marianne Griebler Shares Smart Branding Strategies
Ep164: Jeffrey Shaw on Discovering Your Customer's Secret Language
Ep163: Grace Judson on Conflict Transformation
Ep162: Steve Cunningham of ReadItFor.Me
Ep161: A Better Question Than What's Next
Ep160: Paul Cummings Reveals Why It All Matters
Ep159: Shawna Beckmann on Marketing for Creatives
Ep158: Shirley George Frazier Shares Home-Based Business Advice
Ep157: Kate Boyd Teaches Us How to Pay It Forward
Ep156: Norman Baldwin on Winning at Following
Ep155: Esther Choy of Leadership Story Lab
Ep154: Rene Boer on How to Be a Great Boss
Ep153: Vernetta Freeney on Mental Detoxing Through Journaling
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