The Flourishing Introvert Talks

Nov 20 2024 248 ep. 15 mins 35
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Even though around half of any population identify as introverts, this is one aspect of diversity and inclusion that is often overlooked. Every Thursday join flourishing introvert and TEDx speaker Joanna Rawbone MSc, as she explores the costly challenges that introverts face on a regular basis. With her typically pragmatic approach, Joanna’s show includes a mix of 10-minute topics, interviews with inspirational introverts and episodes on how to get the best from introverts. If you are an introvert who is ready to begin or continue flourishing, a manager looking to access the potential of the introverts in your team or the loved one of an introvert wanting to understand how to improve your relationship, this is the podcast you’ve been waiting for.

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Ep 247 Can Introverts Influence?

Nov 20 2024 14 mins  
This week I explore an intriguing question posed by a client of mine: Can introverts truly influence others? In this episode I dive into the nuanced distinctions between being an influencer and being influential, especially from the perspective of we introverts. The perception by introverts themselves and others, is that we introverts lack influence due to our quiet, thi

Ep 246 Powerful Storytelling for Introverts

Nov 13 2024 15 mins  
*** Summary *** Dear fellow introverts, this episode is a little nostalgia, little learning and a lot of emphasis on power of storytelling for we introverts. In this episode, I take you back to the autumn of ’87, sharing how a nervous pre-interview night with my cat Chumley kicked off a lifelong journey of storytelling. Yup, you read that right. Let us explore why and ho

Ep 245 Handling Introvert-Extravert Conflicts

Nov 06 2024 15 mins  
*** Summary *** None of us is a stranger to conflicts. Conflicts between introverts and extraverts have a challenging world of their own though. As someone who has always shied away from conflict, especially when it turns heated, I have come to appreciate that when approached with emotional maturity, these disagreements can actually lead to enhanced creativity and authenti

Ep 244 Making Hybrid Working Inclusive

Oct 30 2024 18 mins  
*** Summary *** In this episode, I confront the stubborn myth the return-to-office is the only way for business and teams to thrive. It is time we accept that hybrid workplaces are here to stay and I urge leaders to be inclusive in exploring the new ways of working that prioritise employee well-being and, crucially, introvert inclusion. The outdated leadership practices ofte

Ep 243 How to be Present

Oct 23 2024 14 mins  
Is presence, and being present one and the same thing? In this episode I explore the curious concept of presence and being present from an introvert's perspective. I am choosing to explore this from the lens of negotiation. Through introspection and reflection on personal significance, impact on personal brand, and internal conflicts, I take you towards a deeper understanding

Ep 242 Negotiation Skills Introverts Need

Oct 16 2024 16 mins  
Summary Negotiation, Negotiation, Negotiation - it is happening everywhere and at all stages of our lives. I explore negotiation skills specifically tailored for introverts and how we already negotiate in our day to day lives. More importantly, how and why being more intentional in our negotiation skills serves us well. I debunk the myth that negotiation only happens in board

Ep 241 Breaking Through the Extraversion Bias

Oct 09 2024 15 mins  
Summary If you are an introvert, I can almost guarantee that you have experienced bias. This episode is all about the prevalent extroversion bias within organisations. Our societal preferences for traits like chattiness and outward displays of confidence can mean that we are sidelined and our contributions go unheard. I bravely explore bias we introverts are subjected to

Ep 240 Building Dynamically Inclusive Teams

Oct 02 2024 18 mins  
Summary Let us unpack the complexities of building dynamically inclusive teams by leveraging the natural strengths that introverts bring to the table. In this episode we explore how inclusivity within teams can be achieved through mutual trust, psychological safety, and what Enola Consulting calls "compassionate efficiency." It's about creating a space where everyone feels

Ep 239 The Healing Power of Listening

Sep 25 2024 13 mins  
Summary If only people could just listen, and notice how it helps people to heal. Despite my decades-long campaign to improve our listening skills, people are more interested in learning how to present or use language to influence. In fact from early years, we're taught how to read & write, but not how to listen. Central to this episode is the inherent ability of introv

Ep 238 Networking for Introverts - a Different Perspective

Sep 18 2024 14 mins  
Summary Oh the daunting world of networking, how it bothers we introverts. In this episode I share how we can look at networking from a fresh perspective, an encouraging one at that. Acknowledging our discomfort with traditional networking methods, I share my own journey and how I've come to see it as an opportunity to build meaningful relationships rather than just a trans