Apparently, some numpty thinks we introverts cannot be cool. And worse still, they said it to a huge audience as if it were fact. Cue my John McEnroe moment: you cannot be serious. In this episode I call out the lazy research, the extraversion bias and the sloppy definitions that keep throwing we introverts into the uncool bucket. I also share what I believe really makes people cool and why it has nothing to do with status or noise. It is about being real, a little brave, and unapologetically yourself. So if you have ever been made to feel less than simply for being quieter, come with me as we reclaim the narrative. Maybe, just maybe, that is the new cool.

** Key Points **

• Extraversion bias exposed
• Redefining cool
• Owning authenticity

#AuthenticityIsCool #Introverts #FlourishingIntroverts

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Like it or not, office politics is not optional. Declaring that you do not do politics is not a noble choice, it is a naïve and frankly dangerous one. Silence gets mistaken for agreement and before long we introverts find ourselves overlooked, undervalued, or plain irrelevant. In this episode I challenge the myth that opting out keeps us safe and instead reveal how integrity can become our protective armour. With a pinch of bravery and a dose of awareness we can step out of the stands and into the arena without losing ourselves. Politics done with integrity is not game-playing, it is how we build trust, earn respect and reclaim our voice.

** Key Points **

• Integrity as Introvert armour
• Silence is not always strength
• Reclaim your voice with confidence

#OfficePolitics #Introverts #FlourishingIntroverts

*** Resources ***

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To we introverts, small talk can feel pointless at best and like a trap at worst. Yet what if we have it all wrong. Small talk is not the enemy of meaningful conversation, but the currency of connection and the gateway to the deeper exchanges we long for. In this episode I shine a light on why it matters, why avoiding it can leave us misunderstood and sidelined, and how we can finally handle it on our own terms. I suggest we think of small talk not as something to avoid at all costs, but as a bridge or portal to richer conversations. Once you cross it with intention you will discover trust, influence and connection waiting on the other side. This is not about becoming a chatterbox, it is about owning our presence authentically and making small talk work for us.

** Key Points **

• Small talk reframed
• Gateway to depth
• Connection as currency

#SmallTalk #Introverts #FlourishingIntroverts

*** Resources ***

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