As an introvert in business you probably have to attend countless meetings and wonder why you bother. Most business meetings are badly run, don’t follow a structured agenda (if one even existed), go on too long and don’t take account of the views that matter – yours!
Introverts tend to understand the detail extroverts often ignore. Not only do you have a more detailed knowledge of the subject, you can add a different perspective to the way they’re thinking – if only they weren’t so busy just talking.
How many meetings have you attended where it seems that you have to shout the loudest to be heard and argue for no real reason (other than to wave your ego around)? This is where surviving meetings seems to be really hard.
The problem is that surviving meetings doesn’t do your career, or prospects any good. If you want help thriving in meetings, as an introvert, I have a coaching programme to help you. Contact me today and lets focus on thriving in meetings, not surviving meetings.
Articles about surviving meetings, as an introvert
Introverts – stop saying sorry!
OK, let me finish the sentence, there are many places where it’s wrong to say sorry. It’s a really bad habit and one I’ve noticed that many introverts have. There are, of course, times when it's right to apologise, but you do yourself a disservice by apologising at the wrong times. Don’t apologise...
What is imposter syndrome, is it an introvert thing?
Introvert myth of the week: Introverts are more negative Tip of the week: Using Johari’s window. Johari's window is a simple visual concept you could use with your team and your introverts. If you want more information on Johari's window, visit...
Self esteem, confidence and introversion
Introvert myth of the week: Introverts can't sell! Extroverts are better sales people, well can you imagine what I think of that one! To put it nicely, I’m not sold on it. Tip of the week - Developing confidence in your team. What could you be doing to help build confidence in your team members,...
Introversion, health, resilience, purpose and meaning
Introvert myth of the week: Introvert are not assertive Tip of the week: Making zoom meetings, more useful, personal and introvert friendly And a discussion with Michael Beale Michael is an NLP trainer and a stakeholder coach. Contact Michael at...
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Introvert myth of the week: Introverts don’t like people. I think this one is rude, but the myth persists. Let’s burst it. Most introverts I know are missing social contact as they’re having to work from home, how can that be true if introverts hate people? Tip of the week: Goals and resolutions....
7 steps to overcome introvert challenges (life hacks introverts)
Firstly, let me say I hate the term life hack, but it’s what so many people use. I much prefer to think of how to overcome some of life's introvert challenges, in 7 steps. Many introverts worry about spending time among others, believe they can't do a range of activities and as a result put a...
Recognising and believing lies
I am a liar, but before you think too harshly of me - I think you're a liar too. There, that's said! Some of my lies As a parent I can clearly remember trying to get my son to sit further away from the television, You will get square eyes unless you sit further from the TV Did he ever get square...
Time Management strategies from Christmas
Did you work through the festive period, or shut down totally? Shutting down is of the most extreme time management strategies, but total or partial stop I bet you did. There were probably a couple of days when you relaxed more than usual. You did less work, despite knowing that January was going...
Business ideas to help you, from favourite Christmas films
What's your favourite cheesy Christmas film - and what business tip can you take from it? OK it’s time to get seasonal and slushy, Christmas is on the way after all! Here’s 5 business ideas that spring from those cheesy, perennial favourite Christmas films. I hope you enjoy your Christmas (and...