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The catalyst for this episode was a morning spent at Joanna's favourite local spa and community garden with her husband Tony. On the way home, they struck up a conversation about the importance of adapting to the conditions we find ourselves in.   As Introverts, many feel they have to try to fix themselves because of the for the Extraversion bias so prevalent in society. Others only blame the environment and do not take appropriate responsibility.   Listen in to this episode as Joanna talks about ways to flex our Introversion within our environment  so we can adapt and flourish authentically.   KEYNOTES:   The importance of adapting to the conditions we find ourselves in Empowering female archetypes Taking control of your life Working at the outer edge of our comfort zones   PRODUCTS / RESOURCES:   Email your suggested topics to Joanna@flourishingintroverts.com   What Type of Introvert are you? Find out by taking this quiz: yourintroverttype.co.uk   Visit Joanna’s website here: flourishingintroverts.com   Download your Brilliant Battery Boosters here: www.flourishingessentials.me    Join the Flourishing Introverts Facebook community of like-minded introverts here: web.facebook.com/groups/Introvertscorner 

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 open, he shares some of his story that will be recognisable to many listeners - active and engaged in his community, but always been overwhelmed, from high school to college, university, to the workplace.   Tune in to this wonderful episode as Woody shares more of his story including his key to living a peaceful and meaningful life, and notice how quickly he and Joanna get into deep conversation.    KEY points:   The essence of a peaceful and meaningful life Finding your Umbrella Person What it's like for Woody to be an open, sociable and engaging Introvert Ho he pre-charges and recharges his batteries Stages of Overwhelm Woody's pieces of advice for Introverts and for the people who love or care for Introverts   PRODUCTS / RESOURCES:   Email your suggested topics for the Introverted Leader Series to Joanna@flourishingintroverts.com   What Type of Introvert are you? Find out by taking this quiz: yourintroverttype.co.uk   Visit Joanna’s website here: flourishingintroverts.com   Join the Flourishing Introverts Facebook community of like-minded introverts here: web.facebook.com/groups/Introvertscorner 

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 to navigate this journey as Introverts who are always used to being independent.   KEY POINTS:   Friendship Day on First Sunday of August The nature of friendships The three legged stools that friendships rest on Joanna's personal criteria for a friendship   PRODUCTS / RESOURCES:   Email your suggested topics to Joanna@flourishingintroverts.com   What Type of Introvert are you? Find out by taking this quiz: yourintroverttype.co.uk   Visit Joanna’s website here: flourishingintroverts.com   Join the Flourishing Introverts Facebook community of like-minded introverts here: web.facebook.com/groups/Introvertscorner

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.  KEYPOINTS: • Gallup’s 5 elements of 5 common elements that people need to thrive in their lives  • The 3 types of employee engagement • Dr Martin Seligman’s factors of flourishing  • Purpose, legacy & epitaphs PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: Email your suggested topics to Joanna@flourishingintroverts.com What Type of Introvert are you? Find out by taking this quiz: yourintroverttype.co.uk Visit Joanna’s website here: flourishingintroverts.com Join the Flourishing Introverts Facebook community of like-minded introverts here: web.facebook.com/groups/Introvertscorner   

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 obstacles effectively.   KEYPOINTS:   Challenges Introverted Women face in STEM Joanna's 5 Tried and Tested Steps to access Confidence Golden rules when looking for a Mentor Knowing your value and worth   PRODUCTS / RESOURCES:   Get your Brilliant Battery Boosters here    What Type of Introvert are you? Find out by taking this quiz: yourintroverttype.co.uk   Visit Joanna’s website here: flourishingintroverts.com   Join the Flourishing Introverts Facebook community of like-minded introverts here: web.facebook.com/groups/Introvertscorner    Email your suggested topics to Joanna@flourishingintroverts.com

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.    KEY NOTES:   Joanna's new process to recharge her mental and emotional batteries Staying true to your emotions Getting to know your Inner Critic Shifting to the right mindset Finding gratitude in the small things as well as the big things   PRODUCTS / RESOURCES:   Email your suggested topics to Joanna@flourishingintroverts.com   What Type of Introvert are you? Find out by taking this quiz: yourintroverttype.co.uk   Get your Brilliant Battery Boosters at www.flourishingessentials.me    Visit Joanna’s website here: flourishingintroverts.com   Join the Flourishing Introverts Facebook community of like-minded introverts here: web.facebook.com/groups/Introvertscorner   

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 us to know that recharging our emotional batteries is as necessary as recharging our physical batteries.   KEYNOTES:   Importance of taking time to recharge our batteries "Sometimes you got to quit." Uninvited and unwelcome guests in Joanna's emotional 'home' How to evict and replace the emotional squatters The balance of emotional and physical batteries when pre-charging and recharging   PRODUCTS / RESOURCES:   Email your suggestions for topics to Joanna@flourishingintroverts.com   What Type of Introvert are you? Find out by taking this quiz: yourintroverttype.co.uk   Visit Joanna’s website here: flourishingintroverts.com   Join the Flourishing Introverts Facebook community of like-minded introverts here: web.facebook.com/groups/Introvertscorner

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 POINTS:   What is bias? Misconceptions about Introverts Complex blend of biases that create the extraversion bias "Dispelling the myths about Introversion is not a one person's job, it's down to all of us."   PRODUCTS / RESOURCES:   What Type of Introvert are you? Find out by taking this quiz: yourintroverttype.co.uk   Visit Joanna’s website here: flourishingintroverts.com   Join the Flourishing Introverts Facebook community of like-minded introverts here: web.facebook.com/groups/Introvertscorner

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 experiences focused her to aim to be a conduit of increased self awareness for other people, so they discover or rediscover and embrace who they truly are.      KEY POINTS: How is Melynda as a Classic Introvert? Creating a community that learns and grows together The importance of the Design Process in events and programs Identifying and setting boundaries "Ask for feedback; stay curious."   GUEST RESOURCES:   Melynda Benlemlih   Website link: https://www.cognitiveagilityllc.com   LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melyndabenlemlih   Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Cognitiveagilityllc   Link to the free downloadable Habit Tracker: https://www.cognitiveagilityllc.com/habit-tracker   PRODUCTS / RESOURCES:   What Type of Introvert are you? Find out by taking this quiz: yourintroverttype.co.uk   Visit Joanna’s website here: flourishingintroverts.com   Join the Flourishing Introverts Facebook community of like-minded introverts here: web.facebook.com/groups/Introvertscorner 

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 lens of the extraversion bias that plagues so many introverts. This offers a unique perspective on inclusion and contribution and reminds us that we all have a part to play in creating a safe space to communicate for the people around us. The benefits to the organisation and individuals far outweigh the effort required to enable all to be heard.    KEYPOINTS: Creating Psychological Safety The Four Stages of Psychological Safety by Dr. Timothy Clark The three basic rights in employment Practical steps to ensure the Psychological Safety of others   PRODUCTS / RESOURCES:   The Four Stages of Psychological Safety by Tim Clark https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/617259/the-4-stages-of-psychological-safety-by-tim-clark/   The Fearless Organisation by prof Amy C Edmonson https://fearlessorganization.com/the-fearless-organization   What Type of Introvert are you? Find out by taking this quiz: yourintroverttype.co.uk   Visit Joanna’s website here: flourishingintroverts.com   Join the Flourishing Introverts Facebook community of like-minded introverts here: web.facebook.com/groups/Introvertscorner

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 how she decided to address these signals.   Oftentimes, we do not need to do all the work alone nor carry the weight of the world on our own. It is okay to ask for help. Remember, that self-care is as important as our mission here on earth.   KEYPOINTS:   Unmistakable signals from the mind and body Ways on how to address these signals Introvert hangover Ditch, Delegate, and Do Lists Batching for Energy Matching Technique   PRODUCTS / RESOURCES:   Email your suggested topics for the Introverted Leader Series to Joanna@flourishingintroverts.com   What Type of Introvert are you? Find out by taking this quiz: yourintroverttype.co.uk   Visit Joanna’s website here: flourishingintroverts.com   Join the Flourishing Introverts Facebook community of like-minded introverts here: web.facebook.com/groups/Introvertscorner

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 on your capabilities instead of your incapabilities.    KEY POINTS: Are you arguing for your capability or incapability? Subconscious blockages Imposter Syndrome The importance of meeting and understanding our Inner Critic Delete, Distort, Generalize Your unique gifts are not universal   PRODUCTS / RESOURCES:   Email your suggested topics for the Introverted Leader Series to Joanna@flourishingintroverts.com   What Type of Introvert are you? Find out by taking this quiz: yourintroverttype.co.uk   Visit Joanna’s website here: flourishingintroverts.com   Join the Flourishing Introverts Facebook community of like-minded introverts here: web.facebook.com/groups/Introvertscorner/?_rdc=1&_rdr  

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 establishing personal boundaries, and the importance of communicating them clearly with others.   Let us learn how to build our own picket fence, look after it to keep it strong and sturdy, and defend it courageously as necessary.   KEY POINTS:   Refined boundary setting and maintenance process Five different aspects to boundaries The process for installing, maintaining and defending boundaries  Joanna's sixth boundary—Ethical Boundary The process of personal ethic development Factors involved in shaping our personal ethics   PRODUCTS / RESOURCES:   Email your suggested topics for the Introverted Leader Series to Joanna@flourishingintroverts.com   What Type of Introvert are you? Find out by taking this quiz: yourintroverttype.co.uk   Visit Joanna’s website here: flourishingintroverts.com   Join the Flourishing Introverts Facebook community of like-minded introverts here: web.facebook.com/groups/Introvertscorner/?_rdc=1&_rdr

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, and playing to our strengths are what make us truly exceptional.    Are you ready to show the world who you really are?   KEY POINTS:   Let Yourself Be Who You Are by Melody Beattie Embracing that you are perfectly imperfect and gloriously flawed rather than embodying perfectionism "Stop worrying that people will find out who you really are, instead, hope they do." Our responsibility to speak up Own your Introversion, play to your strengths and openly share who you really are   PRODUCTS / RESOURCES:   Journey to the heart by Melody Beattie https://brownsbfs.co.uk/Product/Beattie-Melody/The-journey-to-the-heart---daily-meditations-on-the-path-/9780062511218   Email your suggested topics for the Introverted Leader Series to Joanna@flourishingintroverts.com   What Type of Introvert are you? Find out by taking this quiz: yourintroverttype.co.uk   Visit Joanna’s website here: flourishingintroverts.com   Join the Flourishing Introverts Facebook community of like-minded introverts here: web.facebook.com/groups/Introvertscorner/?_rdc=1&_rdr

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 regret speaking up? Or staying silent? - What actually stops us from speaking up? - How to recognize and address your assertion blocks   PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: Email your suggested topics for the Introverted Leader Series to Joanna@flourishingintroverts.com What Type of Introvert are you? Find out by taking this quiz: yourintroverttype.co.uk/ Visit Joanna’s website here: flourishingintroverts.com/ Join the Flourishing Introverts Facebook community of like-minded introverts here: web.facebook.com/groups/Introvertscorner/?_rdc=1&_rdr Flourishing Introverts is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at instapodcasts.com)

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 head-on.   KEY POINTS: - What is the Eisenhower Matrix? - Why there is no such thing as time management  - How to decide which tasks to put at the top of your to-do list  - The three most common ways of procrastination  - Fight, flight, or freeze - looking at reactive immobility    PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: Email your suggested topics for the Introverted Leader Series to Joanna@flourishingintroverts.com What Type of Introvert are you? Find out by taking this quiz: yourintroverttype.co.uk/ Visit Joanna’s website here: flourishingintroverts.com/ Join the Flourishing Introverts Facebook community of like-minded introverts here: web.facebook.com/groups/Introvertscorner/?_rdc=1&_rdr Flourishing Introverts is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at instapodcasts.com)

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 “three main things method,” don’t miss this episode on the intersection between introversion and HSP and how to create better patterns to live in alignment with who you are and with what you really want.   KEY POINTS: - What is HSP? Is it a gift or a curse? - Why Kellie Daab embraces the label of HSP - How Kellie created a life and business that honors her introversion and HSP - Drawing awareness to what we authentically want and enjoy - The immense benefits of resets, big or small  - Kellie’s advice for all introverted listeners    GUEST RESOURCES: Like what you’re hearing? Learn more about Kellie Daab at: kelliedaab.com IG | instagram.com/thehighlysensitiveceo   PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: Email your suggested topics for the Introverted Leader Series to Joanna@flourishingintroverts.com What Type of Introvert are you? Find out by taking this quiz: yourintroverttype.co.uk/ Visit Joanna’s website here: flourishingintroverts.com/ Join the Flourishing Introverts Facebook community of like-minded introverts here: web.facebook.com/groups/Introvertscorner/?_rdc=1&_rdr Flourishing Introverts is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at instapodcasts.com)

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 going to leave this world a better place?   KEY POINTS: - Is age really just a number? - Joanna’s commitment to working for introverts until she is no longer needed - The value in finding your true purpose - Reassessing what’s really important to us and what isn’t - How to master self-responsibility    PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: Email your suggested topics for the Introverted Leader Series to Joanna@flourishingintroverts.com What Type of Introvert are you? Find out by taking this quiz: yourintroverttype.co.uk/ Visit Joanna’s website here: flourishingintroverts.com/ Join the Flourishing Introverts Facebook community of like-minded introverts here: web.facebook.com/groups/Introvertscorner/?_rdc=1&_rdr Flourishing Introverts is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at instapodcasts.com)

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 focus to the future and what's next for introverts as leaders. While the future is always uncertain, especially in these times, she shares her thoughts on what may happen together with some actions to consider. The time for humble heroes and introverted leaders is here, and it’s up to us to make the most of it!   KEY POINTS: - Are you ready and seeking out more leadership opportunities? - It’s time to call bullshit on inequity in all its guises  - Be the balance you want to see - slow down and reflect - Letting go of what was and continuing to create a new normal  - How to break through the glass ceiling   PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: Email your suggested topics for the Introverted Leader Series to Joanna@flourishingintroverts.com What Type of Introvert are you? Find out by taking this quiz: yourintroverttype.co.uk/ Visit Joanna’s website here: flourishingintroverts.com/ Join the Flourishing Introverts Facebook community of like-minded introverts here: web.facebook.com/groups/Introvertscorner/?_rdc=1&_rdr Flourishing Introverts is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at instapodcasts.com)

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 in this episode, Joanna unpacks what that really means for fellow introverted leaders. From leading by example with authenticity to self-awareness, tune in as your host discusses the qualities of a leader that matter both inside and outside the workplace.    KEY POINTS: - In order to lead others successfully, you must first be able to lead yourself  - Why you need to be clear on your own vision and direction - Qualities that matter from a personal leadership perspective - What your self-leadership journey may look like    PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: Email your suggested topics for the Introverted Leader Series to Joanna@flourishingintroverts.com What Type of Introvert are you? Find out by taking this quiz: yourintroverttype.co.uk/ Visit Joanna’s website here: flourishingintroverts.com/ Join the Flourishing Introverts Facebook community of like-minded introverts here: web.facebook.com/groups/Introvertscorner/?_rdc=1&_rdr Flourishing Introverts is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at instapodcasts.com)