111 | Thriving as an introvert at work: myths busted & success strategies shared, with Tom Cleary
HR Coffee Time17 Nov 2023

111 | Thriving as an introvert at work: myths busted & success strategies shared, with Tom Cleary

With claims that we’re working in a world designed for extroverts, it’s important we understand how to make our workplaces more inclusive, so that we can all thrive.

In this episode of HR Coffee Time, Fay is joined by Tom Cleary, Founder of Introverts & Co. Tom shares how to thrive at work as an introvert, and busts myths you may have heard before about introversion. He also explains practical strategies to help set yourself, your colleagues and your workplaces up for success. Some of the many things he covers include:

  • Understanding introversion: definition and misconceptions
  • The impact of introversion in the workplace
  • Tom’s personal journey: from introversion to advocacy
  • Why introversion is such an important topic for us all to be aware of & learn more about
  • Creating inclusive meetings & team building events for introverts
  • Strengths and challenges of being an introvert
  • Strategies for introverts to thrive in the workplace
  • The importance of identifying personal values

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Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking, by Susan Cain


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