I’m an introvert in consulting. I get along well with my teams but have found that when projects get busy my social battery plummets and I have zero motivation to network and meet new people. I’ve received feedback that Im doing great work I just need to ‘talk myself up more’ and promote myself. I love the diversity of consulting but I know you can only go so far before your role basically just turns into sales.
Are there any introverts that have gone the distance in consulting? Any advice?

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Interested as well, I know people often say introverts have the advantage when it comes to being able to listen and think critically but would love to hear thoughts on this

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The world prefers extroverts.

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As a blanket statement I don’t think this is true. I think there are certain careers where it’s easier to succeed as an extrovert. But it’s also a lot easier for extroverts to be disliked/ alienate people.

figure out and build in self care that recharges those batteries, but learn to be an extrovert publicly. I call it being “on” for a meeting, it’s like stepping into character for a lil bit and then back out after it’s over

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I like that! I definitely go through periods where being on can come easily, but sometimes it’s just not sustainable. What do you do for self care?

Same here!

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