Introverted Consultants

Anyone here suspect they may be neuro atypical? Just learning about aspergers and it’s crazy how much all of it resonates. I don’t want to self diagnose but I’ve always felt like...

Does anyone else feel physically unwell after being forced to be around people and socialize all day? On work days with a ton of meetings and then team dinner (3+ hours) I get a nasty headache,

I hate giving presentations. Any tips for feeling (or at least looking) comfortable and confident?

How to develop an executive presence? I seek suggestions over content, books, rehearsals, clothes, humor....everything thing that makes you worthy and noticeable in that meeting with the CEO or board?

Thinking about going on a weeklong solo trip. Looking for something relaxing, but where I can get out of my comfort zone to talk with the locals. Any suggestions for an introvert friendly place? 🙂

Anyone else struggle with lots of team events/dinners during the week? I love my team but need me time at night to be my best self. 1 night out is my max. Thoughts on explaining it to team?

Hi fellow introverts! How do you network in social events? What do you ask/talk about? How do you ask around for roles? I feel weird (1) approaching and (2) asking directly about available roles...

As a hyper-self-aware person, I’m always surprised when people aren’t. Not silencing phones/watches, gabbing loudly out in the open, sitting in an office with a call on full volume for all to hear.

So tonight my sisters decided I needed to get out of the house and have some fun. Damn, I hate it when they are right. Had a blast!

Insomnia strikes again...maybe I should have gone out tonight like everyone was pressuring me to

Feels bad man

My range of voice and input to a convo diminishes for reasons including:
1) Guilt - if you’re not delivering quality work or not quick enough to keep up with the subject of work..

On a project by myself for the next 5 months. This is the life!!!

Sometimes I struggle with the balance between “pushing myself out of comfort zone” and “being comfortable with who I am”. Anyone feel the same way?

I thought I had figured out how to mostly manage being an introvert and doing this work. Then I went from a project of 15 core stakeholders to one with 45… 🙃🤬😱

Is there any way to indicate in your uber or lyft profile that you don’t want small talk? Going crazy in the south where everyone wants to know my life story

Just started the job at D and I’ve heard the word “networking” many times. Am feeling overwhelmed a bit, any advice from other introverts?

How to build/enhance my executive presence? I'm not really an introvert, but I have a fear to be judged based on my accent or if I say something stupid... please help!

Anyone have interview advice for introvert-related tendencies you never noticed before someone pointed them out? Or alternatively, how can I fake being an extrovert at my next interview? Please help �… more

Anyone else tell people you’re busy with work in the weekend when you’re really just drained from social interaction and hiding at home?

Related to the office design post below - has anyone pursued or achieved 100% remote work? Seems like an introvert’s dream but wondering if it might get lonely too

Anyone ever feel lonely but when you have plans, you’d prefer to bail on them?

Any tips for surviving insomnia and constant anxiety? Need some genuine guidance here. So many things going on that make me want to escape.

Best recovery tips for an introvert who broke up with SO a while back?

Weekends are weird. I feel worn out socially from the work week, but start to feel anxious and lonely after spending the entire weekend alone

So excited to move in to my first one bedroom apartment at the end of the month. I am DONE with roommates!

Any tips for living alone?

Do extroverts/type As realize there is a difference between being shy or timid vs being introverted?

How can I not be awkward at conferences where all my remote coworkers that I've never met will be there? I have an issue with awkward silence and not knowing what to say or how to act.

Any one here have overwhelming anxiety when it comes to public speaking? Not just nervous. Anxiety.

Have you ever suspected yourself if you have mild Asperger’s? What are the signs or symptoms?

I’m an ambivert starting out in consulting. I hate small talk and find happy hours typically less than engaging. I become enervated with too much loudness. Any tips for navigating consulting?

Does anyone ever wish that Uber came with a customer profile where you could select introvert or extrovert? I just hate small talk with Uber drivers.

Ideas for a night in alone? Feeling Chinese take out to start it right