Ep 179 The Insidious Bias That Wears Introverts Down

While around 50% of the population identifies as an introvert, there is still significant bias in society and the workplace that favours extraverts. We introverts frequently struggle to navigate educational institutions and corporate cultures that do not value inclusivity; as a result, this impacts the possibilities for our advancement in the workplace and negatively affects our well-being, self-esteem, and overall happiness.  So in this episode, Joanna delves into the complexities of the extraversion bias, its implications, and the steps we can take to address and overcome this pervasive extraversion bias. Listen in and join her in understanding what we each can do to dismantle the insidious bias that wears introverts down. KEY POINTS: Defining 'Extraversion Bias' The psychological impact the extraversion bias has on introverts Actions we can take to overcome extraversion bias   PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: Ep. 125 What Is The Extraversion Bias? https://quiet.flourishingintroverts.com/ep125 Email your suggested topics to [email protected] 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

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Even though around half of any population identify as introverts, this is one aspect of diversity and inclusion that is often overlooked. Every Thursday join flourishing introvert and TEDx speaker Joanna Rawbone MSc, as she explores the costly challenges that introverts face on a regular basis. With her typically pragmatic approach, Joanna’s show includes a mix of 10-minute topics, interviews with inspirational introverts and episodes on how to get the best from introverts. If you are an introvert who is ready to begin or continue flourishing, a manager looking to access the potential of the introverts in your team or the loved one of an introvert wanting to understand how to improve your relationship, this is the podcast you’ve been waiting for.