How to Call Out Microaggressions, and What to Do if You Commit One
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Can You Be Introverted and Still Be a Great Leader?
One question that is often asked is, can you be introverted and still be a great leader? The short answer is, YES. The long answer is what this edition of the newsletter is about. When I first started writing and publishing articles about introverted leaders here on Linkedin, someone commented sarcastically that ‘introverted
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Call Out Microaggressions and Discriminatory Behaviour as and When it Happens
I was recently told about a scenario where someone who was the only ‘one’ like them in the room experienced inappropriate language directed at them, but no one did anything about it. Other people at the meeting were aware of the inappropriateness of it because a few checked in on the person after to see
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Quietly Courageous: Leading With Courage as an Introverted Leader, Even When You’re the Quietest in the Room
Have you ever watched the film The Wizard of Oz? As a child, it seemed to come on every Christmas, and I used to love watching it. My favourite character amongst Dorothy’s friends was the lion who lacked courage. He joined the journey to find the Wizard of Oz because he thought himself cowardly and
Quietly Visible: The Introverted Leaders Conference – It’s More Than Just An Event, It’s A Movement
In a world that often celebrates extraverted qualities, the unique strengths and contributions of introverted leaders are often overlooked. Something I experienced when I was a leader in an organisation, and I know that many of you do too. You may think that the issue lies with you, which makes it hard to be your
Tips To Be Yourself As A Leader, For Introverted Women Who Are Lacking In Confidence
For the introverted woman leader who lacks self-confidence, the more senior you become, the easier it can be to lose part of who you truly are as you try to fit in and be accepted. In an organisation where extraversion is favoured over introversion and it is the case that ‘she who shouts loudest gets
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Breaking the Perfect Leader Ideal
On Friday (19th April 2024), I finished running my 5 Day Mind Cleanse challenge live with 171 introverted women leaders. I first ran the challenge 11 years ago and have done it several times since. However, this was the first time I did it as a live challenge where participants came on a Zoom call
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Common Reasons Why Introverted Women Are Not Getting Senior Leadership Promotions, and What You Can Do About It
Through my work coaching introverted women leaders, there are some common reasons that I see that hinder their promotions to senior leadership. They are capable of doing the role, but they are not positioning themselves for it. There are a number of things that would be beneficial for them to do BEFORE they apply for
How to Be Seen, Be Heard, and Stand Out When You’re the Only One Like You, for Introverted Leaders
Research suggests that extraverts get more opportunities in the workplace because their performance is more visible. As such, introverted leaders need to raise their visibility and their voice, if they want to get ahead, and be influential and impactful. Extraverts are more likely to self-promote and talk about their achievements and what they are working
Racism Towards Diane Abbott MP Highlights that Gender Equality Cannot be Achieved Unless Approached Through an Intersectional Lens
There are many events and celebrations taking place to mark International Women’s Day throughout the month of March. At a time when we should be recognising worldwide improvements to gender equality and highlighting what more needs to be done, it is with great disappointment to see the events unfold last week concerning racism and sexism