What Is Introversion Anyway?

In this first episode I really wanted to get under the skin of what introversion is. Joanna Rawbone is a trainer, coach, consultant, TEDx speaker and host of the Flourishing Introvert Talks podcast – so who better to ask? We discussed what makes introverts different, ways of classifying introverts (check out Jo’s quiz oh her website to find which type of introvert you are), our skills and how we recharge our batteries. Jo and I had a great conversation about how introverts can successfully market ourselves as business owners, and what introvert skills are useful when you are doing your own marketing. Self knowledge, authenticity and understanding your target audience are key. Resources To find out more about Joanna, go to www.flourishingintroverts.com We mentioned Quiet by Susan Cain – do take a look if you haven’t read it or check out her TEDtalk here: https://youtu.be/c0KYU2j0TM4   If you are one of the 68% of introverted business owners who hate putting themselves out there you can sign up for my free guide. It’s called “Being the face of your service business: From hating it to loving it in 5 steps”.   https://www.subscribepage.com/face-of-your-service-business-5-steps   And if you sign up, I’ll make sure you are among the first people to receive each new episode to your inbox every fortnight!   Marketing for Introverts is the podcast that explores ways introverts can successfully promote themselves and their businesses in a world where everyone else is shouting.   Do you have that daily challenge between not wanting to put yourself out there but also needing to promote your business in order to make sales?   Marketing advice for business owners centres on personal visibility, making an impact, raising your profile. How does that fit if you are reserved and quiet, and you prefer to listen and reflect?   If you are an introvert business owner looking for ideas and support in a noisy world, you’ve found it!