You can learn so much from networking events and build authentic professional relationships with new people. But for those who are more introverted or find socialising with strangers awkward, these can seem like a sort of singles’ night for professionals. In this post, I talk about how fun they can be, and the techniques you can use to get the most out of these events without the use of a single cheesy chat-up line.
Dealing with people more senior than you
Sometimes you might feel intimidated working with people who are more senior than you. As this is an inevitable necessity of working life, assessing how you react to certain people and situations will help you re-evaluate the situation pragmatically and put in place coping mechanisms.
Presentations for introverts: Part 2
Now you understand the 5 steps you can take to calm your nerves before a presentation, here are 5 more tips on what you can do during a presentation.
Presentations for introverts: Part 1
Presentations make you feel sick? Everyone looking at you, dry mouth, clammy hands, a little light headed, palpitations, awkward blushing? Glossophobia outranks the fear of death, so as an introvert, it's probably the last thing you want to do. In the first of a two-parter, here are the first 5 steps you can do to help you with your nerves.
