What story are you telling yourself?
We often know the right thing to do but talk ourselves out of it, so it never gets done. They will never agree, so what’s the point. I don’t meet all of the criteria. The others are way more qualified. And how about this gem: It’s got to be perfect
“Introvert” is a label, not a liability
Labels have energy. It all depends on the meaning we attach to them. We may proclaim a label with pride, or wear them sheepishly, as though we have something to apologize for. If you are any flavour of quiet, shy, reserved, sensitive, the introvert label may be one that makes
Introvert Struggles: Feeling “less than”
Does being an introvert in a culture that seems to value extroverts more make you feel “less than”? Take time to really know yourself and appreciate that you have some special gifts that the world needs right now. Your deep listening skills could heal someone’s soul. Your quiet and calming
Introvert Struggles: The Introvert and Zoom
Who else mutes themselves and turns their video camera off when attending a Zoom meeting? I know I do, especially when there’s a large group attending, or when it’s a presentation in listen-only mode, and all I have to do is take notes (hurray!). However, lately I’ve been reflecting on
Introvert Struggles: Feeling Unheard
One struggle that fellow introverts have shared in our Meetup community is that they often feel unheard. Some of this has to do with their style of communication. Naturally reticent to start with, they are often uncomfortable in the spotlight, unsure of how to insert themselves into a conversation and
Finding Your Purpose in Pandemic Times
How have the past 3 months changed the way you view life and work? For many of us, this has been a welcome pause, a time to reset and reevaluate priorities and values. Some positives I have heard others mention are: more family time, less time spent commuting, more exercise,
Five things to celebrate in Covid times
Winston Churchill says that we shouldn’t let a good crisis go to waste. In that spirit, I am going to start noticing and documenting what I have learned and enjoyed during the past 8 weeks of social distancing and staying home. Permission to pause. Perhaps as a by-product of my
Leadership and change management in times of crisis: Reflections on the Book of Joshua
Background: Moses has died at 120 years of age after leading the Israelites out of Egypt, through the wilderness, and to the edge of the Promised Land, Canaan. A new leader, Joshua, has been commissioned to lead the Israelites over the River Jordan into Canaan. Joshua 1 – The Lord
How do I (as an introvert) become more confident?
Someone posted this question during my LinkedIn Live interview with career coaches Naishadh Gadani and Karalyn Brown this week, and I would like to share my thoughts on it. I have heard many variations of this question from fellow introverts: “How can I become more confident?” “What strategies, what tips
As we progress into the sixth week of the iso life, I am ever grateful for my Inner Circle for their support, encouragement, and prayers. Last night, I was reminded of the power of an Inner Circle when a member said she looked forward to the weekly Zoom calls to
