Belonging is a key factor needed for inclusion in the workplace. When organisations are looking at being more inclusive, personality is invariably not part of the conversation. A growing body of research suggests that our workplaces favour extraversion. This includes my own research. I conducted a qualitative research study that explored the lived experience of …
Being Introverted and Feeling a Sense of Belonging at Work Read More »
Many people think that having smashed through the glass ceiling, women would be fearless, courageous, and exude confidence both outside and in. However, this is not always the case and sometimes, the more senior a woman becomes, the more confidence becomes an issue. Because of the demand of the role and the high expectations placed on …
Some Introverted Women Who Are Senior Leaders, Lack Confidence Too Read More »
Many people who want to make changes and improvements to their careers, hold themselves back because of a past adverse experience that they have blown out of perspective. They may not even realise that this is what is holding them back. They just know that having gone through a previous bad experience; they are not …
Confrontation is something that many people avoid. Reasons for this include fear – fear of upsetting the other person or fear of rejection; worrying about repercussions, or the impact; or even because avoiding the issue needing to be confronted seems so much easier. I often coach introverted senior leaders who don’t like confrontation, to understand …
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