19 Social Situations That Terrify Introverts Most
The conference room was dead silent. Twenty-five pairs of eyes stared at me expectantly while I stood frozen next to…
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Ultimate Introvert Social Skills Training
The worst social skills advice I ever received came from an extroverted mentor who meant well. “Just be more outgoing,”…
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Communication Books for Introverts: 7 That Actually Help
Finding books about communication written for people who don’t naturally gravitate toward endless conversation feels nearly impossible. Most communication guides…
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Small Talk Alternatives: How Introverts Can Skip the Surface Chat
The worst networking event of my career happened at a marketing conference in Chicago. Forty minutes into forced conversations about…
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How to Start Conversations as an Introvert (Without Small Talk)
You know that moment when you’re standing at a networking event, coffee in hand, watching everyone else effortlessly chat about…
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Conversation Starters for Introverts (That Don’t Feel Forced)
My inbox pinged with another networking event invitation. The familiar knot formed in my stomach. Not because I dislike people,…
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Introvert Unemployment: Why Job Loss Hits Different
My inbox held the email for three days before I opened it. Some part of me already knew what the…
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Small Talk Anxiety: Why You Really Hate It
You know that feeling when someone approaches you at a work event and opens with “So, how about this weather?”…
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Small Talk at Work: 7 Scripts Introverts Can Actually Use
Standing in the break room, coffee cup in hand, watching a colleague approach with that familiar look of someone about…
