
Ep 338 The Reliability Trap
Being reliable is one of those qualities we introverts are often praised for, and there is plenty to admire about being our word. But when being the dependable one becomes the role everyone expects us to play, it can cas

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Hosted by Joanna Rawbone · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 339 episodes
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Even though around half of any population identify as introverts, this is one aspect of diversity and inclusion that is often overlooked. Every Thursday join flourishing introvert and TEDx speaker Joanna Rawbone MSc, as she explores the costly challenges that introverts face on a regular basis. With her typically pragmatic approach, Joanna's show includes a mix of 10-minute topics, interviews with inspirational introverts and episodes on how to get the best from introverts. If you are an introvert who is ready to begin or continue flourishing, a manager looking to access the potential of the introverts in your team or the loved one of an introvert wanting to understand how to improve your relationship, this is the podcast you've been waiting for.
Joanna Rawbone hosts The Flourishing Introvert Talks, a business show with 339 episodes published.

Being reliable is one of those qualities we introverts are often praised for, and there is plenty to admire about being our word. But when being the dependable one becomes the role everyone expects us to play, it can cas

I have been thinking about the one way streets we introverts can find ourselves travelling along without ever realising that we are on one. The signs are rarely visible, yet somehow we are expected to know the rules, fol

I have worn more labels than I care to admit, some earned, many borrowed, and a fair few accepted far too readily. Looking back, I can see they only became powerful because I wove their meaning into the fabric of who I b

Last week I asked whether we had written ourselves off. This week I want to take that conversation one step further because I wonder how often we have quietly allowed other people's words to shrink what we believe is pos

A few struggling sweet peas reminded me how quickly we can decide something has reached the end of its usefulness. I was convinced mine had given their last flowers, yet with a little care they surprised me all over agai

There was a time when frustration was something I quietly packed away because it felt easier than dealing with it. After all, many of us were brought up to be strong, be nice, keep the peace and certainly not inconvenien

Perception has a habit of masquerading as truth, particularly in the workplace where people make sense of us through remarkably little evidence. We introverts often leave gaps that others are only too happy to fill with

After talking about respect, I realised trust deserved a conversation of its own because without it, very little flourishes for long. I explore why we introverts may unintentionally give the impression that we do not tru

Many of us were taught that being good meant being compliant, agreeable, and easy to manage. The trouble is those same lessons can quietly erode our self-respect in adulthood. In this episode, I unpack why respect begins

We introverts often wear our independence like a badge of honour, convincing ourselves that figuring everything out alone is somehow noble. Yet beneath the resourcefulness can sit something far less comfortable: a fear o

What happens when you can feel the passion coursing through your veins but the heartbeat of your direction drops to a murmur? That is the question I have been wrestling with recently. In this episode, I chose to be quiet

If you have ever complained that someone stole your energy, this episode may feel a little uncomfortable. I explore a possibility that challenged me too. What if nobody robbed us of our energy at all? What if we willingl

We introverts have often been conditioned to underestimate our leadership potential by people who understand very little about inclusion, equity, or quiet capability. Frankly, there is enough poor leadership advice float

Somewhere along the line, leadership became confused with theatrics. The loudest voice wins. The quickest answer dominates. The person craving the spotlight gets handed the microphone. Frankly, look where that has got us

I used to believe silence gave me the air of sensibility, helping me to appear professional which would keep me safe. In reality, much of it was old conditioning dressed up as maturity. We introverts are often rewarded f

One of the unique things about we introverts is that we prefer to contribute only when we have something of value to add. I have little desire to change this, but we need to acknowledge that it may impact how our authori

If you have ever held back thinking silence was the right or polite choice, this episode may challenge that assumption. I explore the difference between interrupting and contributing with intention, and why that distinct

I spent years believing my standards were simply part of who I was, quietly upheld and best left unspoken. Yet what I uncovered was far less comfortable; many of them were shaped by a need for approval rather than genuin

I want to start with a question that has quietly shaped more of my decisions than I care to admit. How often have you held back, convincing yourself you are not quite ready? I know that pattern well. The waiting, the ove

Making better decisions is crucial for us all and we introverts are well placed - more so than we give ourselves credit for. Quiet authority is not passive. It is deliberate, observant, and grounded in understanding peop
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The Flourishing Introvert Talks is hosted by Joanna Rawbone. The show is categorised under business (careers) and has published 339 episodes.
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