Women in Business Network

Being shy is not the same as being introverted, yet it's something that many people confuse.  Putting it simply, introverts tend to join conversations when they want or need to; whereas that's a lot harder for a shy person. Being shy is a learned behaviour (habit) and a great way to overcome shyness is developing the habit of speaking to everyone.The danger (for introverts) is that being introverted can lead to the behaviour of shyness. If that's you, or you are shy, here's 4 tips to help.Tip 1…See More

Smalltalk is something most introverts hate. They tend to prefer “more meaningful” (deeper) conversations. Maybe you feel uncomfortable even at the idea of joining in with smalltalk, but know that networking often means you have to! Here’s 8 tips to survive small talk hell, and why introverts don’t like it in the first place.Why don’t introverts like smalltalk?Introverts gain energy by being alone, they lose energy in company. Chatting about irrelevant ‘stuff’ doesn’t help you understand your…See More