When you can’t see the next step in your career
We humans crave certainty and dread change. Most of us would do anything to avoid making the changes we need, even when we recognise that they are necessary and beneficial. It’s like we’re at war with ourselves: we know the facts, the stats, the reasons to do something new, but
Hosting Tips for Introverted Facilitators
As a facilitator of quiet conversations and creator of introvert-friendly communities, one of my activities is organizing Meetups and bringing people together who identify as introverted, shy, quiet achiever, or highly sensitive. When playing host, I make sure to: Move around and speak to everyone as far as possible Keep
When inspiration knocks, how do you answer?
What is your auto response when inspiration comes to visit? Do you start to overthink… “That would never work” “I don’t think I can do it” “People would laugh / criticise / judge” Do you talk yourself out of it with all kinds of stories, excuses, and reasons Or do you say
Lessons from networking with introverts
What I learned from 4+ hours of networking with fellow introverts today in our Meetup community: 🔥Introverts are great problem solvers. 🔥Introvert does not equal Shy. 🔥The journey of transformation begins with self-awareness. Once we become aware of who we truly are and how we are different and what makes us unique and valuable,
Does it feel like there’s too much pressure to start the year strong and have intentions and goals that sound impressive to others, because it’s, well, 1st January? I’m here to tell you, it’s okay to set your own pace. Stay in your lane, and resist the urge to keep
How to have a great day even when Plan B backfires
How do you respond things don’t go to plan? Let’s say you’re in charge of hosting an event, and Plan A was to meet in the city at a certain popular café. Not knowing how many in your group will actually show up, you have not made a reservation. You
Gratitude is a wonderful way to bookend each day. First thing in the morning, before you get swamped by the demands of work and family, write down 3 things you are grateful for. Doing this will focus your mind on what is going well for you, and set you up
“And as we let our own light shine,We unconsciously give others permission to do the same.As we’re liberated from our own fear,Our presence automatically liberates others.” Marianne williamson, “our deepest fear” I am so used to waiting for permission to do and say things, and even to be myself, that
When is the last time you sat down with someone to really listen to their story… To step back into the past and go on their Hero’s Journey with them… To witness their growth, their heartaches and battles, and the way the dots are joining into something bigger and beautiful?
“Myths” about introverts that introverts buy into
The longer and more frequently you are exposed to a negative comment, belief or criticism, the easier it is to stop questioning it and to accept it as fact. Argue for your limitations and you get to keep them. Negativity has its own force — which can be more powerful
