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 AncowitzEp152: Passion, Profit, and the Pursuit of Happiness
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Ep150: Emilie Wapnick on How to Be Everything
Ep149: Kwame Christian and Negotiating for Success
Ep148: Lolly Daskal Helps Us Close the Leadership Gap
Ep147: Andy Molinsky on How to Reach Beyond Our Comfort Zone
Ep146: Patty K on Introducing Yourself with Ease
Ep145: Lessons from the Liminal Edges of Life (Blogcast)
Ep144: Betsy Talbot on Turning Points and Beginning Again
Ep143: Sam Weinman on How to Win at Losing
Ep142: Briana and Peter Borten on Living the Well Life
Ep141: Tracy Timberlake on Smart Video Strategies for Your Business
Ep140: It's Okay to Want a Normal Business (Blogcast)
Ep139: Joe Sanok on Building a Sustainable Business
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Ep137: Sarah Santacroce on LinkedIn and Introvert Business Building
Ep136: David Hoffeld and The Science of Selling
Ep135: Confessions of an Untraumatized 40-Something Happily Married Woman (BLOGCAST)
Ep134: Steve Farber on Radical Leap Leadership
Ep133: Cat Rose and The League of Creative Introverts
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