In this episode, Joanna gives a warm welcome to her special guest, Woody Rini. Woody is the author of Help, I'm Overwhelmed: A 4 step method for escaping life's rip currents, which must surely be a book whose time has come, especially for introverts dealing with everyday overwhelm. Woody is an Open, Sociable, and Engaging Introvert, one of the Extraverted-Introvert types using Joanna's questionnaire, and he shares how he is warm, bubbly, friendly, even though he's always been an introvert. Being...
Aug 10, 2022•30 min
We all know that us Introverts can oftentimes be self-contained and that we tend to project an image that we don't need friends. But as Joanna said, "We always need someone whom we can really trust, who understands and doesn't judge us—someone we can call a true friend." As we celebrate and give gratitude to the people we value in our lives this first Sunday of August on Friendship Day, Joanna takes us through an episode that unfolds the nature of genuine friendships. Tune in to understand how t...
Aug 03, 2022•12 min
We’re hearing a lot about wellbeing in the workplace, but how many managers and leaders recognise that working in a business biased towards extraversion negatively impacts an introvert’s wellbeing. Join Joanna as she shares what Gallup had to say recently about ‘The Rising Unhappiness Leaders Didn’t See’. Introverts sadly will be all too familiar with this unhappiness and won’t be surprised by the findings. Joanna then goes on to share about Dr Martin Seligman’s 5 factors to flourishing. KEYPOIN...
Jul 27, 2022•13 min
Having spent 19 years in Telecoms, Joanna recognises the battles being faced by Introverted women in STEM careers. The challenges It's a mix of gender this field of work—to achieve gender equality as well as shift the extraversion bias. So in this episode, our Host talks us through some of the specific challenges women experience in STEM. Listen in to gain a deeper understanding of these issues, know how it gets intensified for Introverted women and learn the appropriate actions to manage these ...
Jul 20, 2022•17 min
Sometimes as introverts we can feel depleted to the point where physical downtime is not enough to revive our energies, and for the last couple of weeks, this is what Joanna exactly felt. But thankfully, with the help of Sophie, a very special coach and trainer, Joanna gains immense clarity that enabled her to realize the actions that she needed to take to overcome this situation. Tune in as our Host shares her new process which includes being able to see reality through a crystal clear lens. KE...
Jul 13, 2022•10 min
As introverts, we already know the importance of purposefully setting aside time to recharge our batteries to avoid Introvert Burnout. And yet at times, the unforeseen happens that takes us off track. In this short episode, Joanna shares what caught her by surprise recently, that opened the door to uninvited and unwelcome guests in her precious home— her subconscious mind . Listen in as our Host describes her current situation and how she consciously returns back to herself. It is essential for ...
Jul 06, 2022•9 min
Ever since Joanna started working on her commitment to being an advocate for her fellow Introverts, she has been repeatedly asked this same question, "What is the Extraversion Bias?" In this short and important episode, join our Host as she defines what bias is and explores its notions, shares an in-depth explanation about what Extraversion Bias really is in our everyday practices and processes, and the ways we can address these prejudices so that we can minimize if not eliminate them. KEY POINT...
Jun 29, 2022•13 min
In this episode, Joanna is in conversation with Melynda Benlemlih, who founded Cognitive Agility in 2013. Melynda has over 20 years of experience in Human Capital Management and Organizational Development, and is a Classic Introvert. Melynda flourishes as a facilitator as it enables her to bring out the best in others as the light shines on them. Tune in as Melynda shares how the influences of culture, family upbringing and work systems shaped her understanding of her introversion. These experie...
Jun 22, 2022•33 min
After conducting virtual courses over the last couple of weeks, Joanna was repeatedly asked to share a piece of advice about handling difficult situations that often involve "people." In this episode, our Host dives into the topic of Psychological Safety, to talk about establishing an environment where people can effectively say what needs saying without fear of judgement or humiliation. Joanna takes us through the work of Dr. Timothy Clark: The Four Stages of Psychological Safety, using the len...
Jun 15, 2022•11 min
With a strong commitment in her mission, Joanna has been slow in asking for help so feels she has been carrying the weight of 'all the things'. Working at this pace with an ever-increasing to-do-list, seems to have provoked some kind of Introvert Hangover. Pushing ourselves beyond our capacity can significantly impact our physical and mental health. Listen in as our Host shares the unmistakable signals she received from her mind and body that reminded her it is time to take a break, along with h...
Jun 08, 2022•11 min
During a recent group coaching session, Joanna's coach made an observation that caused her to reflect. This proved to be the catalyst for this yet powerful short episode. Our Host shares the observation her coach made and how meeting and understanding our Inner Critics is significantly more helpful than suppressing them. Listen as she talks about the limiting beliefs, thoughts, habits, and behaviours that may act as blockages to us showing up in our full glorious introversion. Believe and focus ...
Jun 01, 2022•13 min
Having faced an unexpected issue, Joanna realised she needed to revisit her boundary setting and maintenance process. Her recent experience informs this episode where she captures her clarified, updated, and refined thoughts about boundaries. Boundaries, as defined by Joanna, are frameworks that protect us. Like a picket fence, we install, maintain, and defend it when needed. Tune in as our Host talks us through the different aspects that influence our boundary setting, the process of establishi...
May 25, 2022•20 min
On a Saturday morning at her local Green Farm Spa, Joanna hears a passage from Melody Beattie's book, Journey to the Heart, read by the professional yogi, Celia, to close their yoga class. The title of the beautiful excerpt that powerfully resonated with Joanna is " Let Yourself Be Who You Are ," which she wants to share with us, her fellow Introverts. Tune in to this short episode as she unpacks each message from this passage to remind us that embracing our authenticity, owning our Introversion...
May 18, 2022•9 min
With a good deal of content circling introvert groups about regretting the moments people have chosen to speak up, Joanna takes this episode to remind us of the importance of speaking up when we have something decisive to say. Sharing potential strategies and tactics for the most common reasons introverts find themselves silent, Joanna continues to dispel the myths around introversion and urges you to always be responsible for actually saying what you want or need to say. KEY POINTS: - Do you re...
May 11, 2022•12 min
With a to-do list longer than both her arms, Joanna takes this short and sweet episode to have a word with herself about procrastination. Listen in as she dissects her own procrastination, as well as the most common reasons for both introverts and extroverts alike. From better prioritizing your to-do list to understanding the reasons why we procrastinate, don’t miss Joanna’s methods to overcome our fight, flight, or freeze response to overwhelm and her personal plan to tackle procrastination hea...
May 04, 2022•11 min
In this episode, Joanna sits down with the self-described Highly Sensitive CEO, Kellie Daab. Tune in as Kellie shares her path to discovering and embracing her HSP. Now working with other highly sensitive persons (HSP), and more specifically entrepreneurs, Kellie takes her own reset and re-emerge experience to guide her clients to focus their lives on what they authentically want and enjoy rather than what they think they ought to do or the expectations of others. From a “not to do list" to the ...
Apr 27, 2022•34 min
Recently turning 64, Joanna reflects on the words from the popular Beetles song “When I’m Sixty-Four” and her commitment to rattling the cages of businesses and education whilst advocating for introverts. Feeling like she is just hitting her stride, Joanna shares why she will continue to work for flourishing introverts until she is no longer needed and the fulfillment that comes with living on and from purpose. So what’s your true passion and purpose? And how are you creating a legacy that’s goi...
Apr 20, 2022•12 min
As Joanna is working more and more with introverted managers and leaders, Flourishing Introverts introduces a series of episodes devoted to leadership and management, and how as introverts, we need to approach those everyday responsibilities a little bit differently. Each week your host will explore a topic that challenges introverts, identify the root of any issues, and offer some potential options and solutions. In the final episode of the first Introverted Leaders Series, Joanna turns her foc...
Apr 13, 2022•12 min
As Joanna is working more and more with introverted managers and leaders, Flourishing Introverts introduces a series of episodes devoted to leadership and management, and how as introverts, we need to approach those everyday responsibilities a little bit differently. Each week your host will explore a topic that challenges introverts, identify the root of any issues, and offer some potential options and solutions. In order to lead others successfully, you must first be able to lead yourself. And...
Apr 06, 2022•10 min
As Joanna is working more and more with introverted managers and leaders, Flourishing Introverts introduces a series of episodes devoted to leadership and management, and how as introverts, we need to approach those everyday responsibilities a little bit differently. Each week your host will explore a topic that challenges introverts, identify the root of any issues, and offer some potential options and solutions. One of the things we work on as leaders is the art of elegantly flexing to meet a ...
Mar 31, 2022•12 min
As Joanna is working more and more with introverted managers and leaders, Flourishing Introverts introduces a series of episodes devoted to leadership and management, and how as introverts, we need to approach those everyday responsibilities a little bit differently. Each week your host will explore a topic that challenges introverts, identify the root of any issues, and offer some potential options and solutions. In this episode, Joanna answers the question she most receives during leadership a...
Mar 24, 2022•19 min
As Joanna is working more and more with introverted managers and leaders, Flourishing Introverts introduces a series of episodes devoted to leadership and management, and how as introverts, we need to approach those everyday responsibilities a little bit differently. Each week your host will explore a topic that challenges introverts, identify the root of any issues, and offer some potential options and solutions. When others look to you for leadership, having styles appropriate for different si...
Mar 17, 2022•13 min
As Joanna is working more and more with introverted managers and leaders, Flourishing Introverts introduces a series of episodes devoted to leadership and management, and how as introverts, we need to approach those everyday responsibilities a little bit differently. Each week your host will explore a topic that challenges introverts, identify the root of any issues, and offer some potential options and solutions. In this short but necessary episode, Joanna addresses the issue of management duri...
Mar 10, 2022•12 min
As Joanna is working more and more with introverted managers and leaders, Flourishing Introverts introduces a series of episodes devoted to leadership and management, and how as introverts, we need to approach those everyday responsibilities a little bit differently. Each week your host will explore a topic that challenges introverts, identify the root of any issues, and offer some potential options and solutions. In this episode, Joanna shares a case study utilizing the functions of delegation,...
Mar 03, 2022•15 min
As Joanna is working more and more with introverted managers and leaders, Flourishing Introverts introduces a series of episodes devoted to leadership and management, and how as introverts, we need to approach those everyday responsibilities a little bit differently. Each week your host will explore a topic that challenges introverts, identify the root of any issues, and offer some potential options and solutions. In this episode, Joanna breaks down an integral but often least liked facet of lea...
Feb 24, 2022•22 min
As Joanna is working more and more with introverted managers and leaders, Flourishing Introverts introduces a series of episodes devoted to leadership and management, and how as introverts, we need to approach those everyday responsibilities a little bit differently. Each week your host will explore a topic that challenges introverts, identify the root of any issues, and offer some potential options and solutions. Following previous discussions about feedback and delegation, in this episode, Joa...
Feb 17, 2022•17 min
As Joanna is working more and more with introverted managers and leaders, Flourishing Introverts introduces a series of episodes devoted to leadership and management, and how as introverts, we need to approach those everyday responsibilities a little bit differently. Each week your host will explore a topic that challenges introverts, identify the root of any issues, and offer some potential options and solutions. In part three, Joanna discusses how to delegate more effectively, a challenge for ...
Feb 10, 2022•21 min
As Joanna is working more and more with introverted managers and leaders, Flourishing Introverts introduces a series of episodes devoted to leadership and management, and how as introverts, we need to approach those everyday responsibilities a little bit differently. Each week your host will explore a topic that challenges introverts, identify the root of any issues, and offer some potential options and solutions. This week, Joanna devotes part two to looking at what makes feedback difficult and...
Feb 03, 2022•26 min
As Joanna is working more and more with introverted managers and leaders, Flourishing Introverts introduces a series of episodes devoted to leadership and management, and how as introverts, we need to approach those everyday responsibilities a little bit differently. Each week your host will explore a topic that challenges introverts, identify the root of any issues, and offer some potential options and solutions. So starting off the series, in this episode, Joanna dives into the myth that intro...
Jan 27, 2022•16 min
Many introverts have difficulty finding their own voice, especially when it comes to saying no. From years or even decades of being told to be different, speak up, or push forward, introverts are unlikely to say no, even when they should. And this is especially true in the workplace. Tune in as Joanna guides you to access your assertiveness through her five simple and actionable techniques. From conditional no’s to using no as a complete sentence, know your rights in the workplace and operate fr...
Jan 20, 2022•21 min
