Welcome to the You Have time podcast, a short-form podcast uploaded every Tuesday to help you cultivate your energy mindfully as a productive professional. Today’s episode will provide you with tips for public speaking as an introvert. As a fellow introvert, in the past, I’ve experienced wanting to preserve my energy for alone time or my passion projects and not using my voice at times when I’m given the opportunity and room to do so. However, I no longer let my willingness or lack thereof to speak stop me from showing up as myself and adding value to discussions or showing up as a subject matter expert. The tips provided in this episode are tips that I’ve cultivated over time based on my personal experience.

In Susan Cain’s book, “Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World that Can’t Stop Talking”, she elaborates on what it means to be an introvert in our society and some of the benefits to introversion. Cain says “We don’t need giant personalities to transform companies. We need leaders who built not their own egos but the institutions they run.” Know that if you are an introvert, you have the power to make an impact. Throughout her book, Cain makes recommendations for how introverts can flourish, which inspired today’s episode and the tips that I will provide today. While these tips are applicable to introverts, know that this information may apply to extroverts as well. I truly believe our personalities shift and mold based on our experiences.

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