The Flourishing Introvert Talks

Are you always pondering a question or two as an introvert? Joanna is, and in this short episode, she shares some of the questions pressing for attention right now. Joanna may not have all the answers, so she asks her listeners if they can shed some light on them for her. Not only might you be the one holding an answer to one of her questions, but you might also win a free place on her upcoming gr...

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 envi...

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 questionn...

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 t...

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 t...

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...

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...

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 H...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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 behav...

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...

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 unpack...

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 yo...

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...

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...

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...

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 optio...

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 optio...

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 optio...

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 optio...

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 optio...

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 optio...