To any introverts in consulting how do you do it? I feel it’s draining after talking to others all day.

Yep, I’m not gonna last very long in a job where performance is measured by how much you can yap.

I am going through the same feeling ! Especially when it’s all virtual the thought of initiating a conversation takes all my energy!

I’ve never heard so many empty suit extroverts talk so much about nothing

I like the implementation side because you’re hands in applications configuring and don’t have to have as many meetings as strategy. It’s a nice balance of actually working rather than constantly being in meetings.

I feel your pain. I let my work do the talking. Shorten some meetings to 15 min whenever it's feasible.. I do push ups before & after my calls ..it helps me with keeping my anxiety level low.

Introvert with ADHD. This work is tough for me.

I’m still wow’ed how much talking and power point is required to be successful in consulting.

I’m a manager, but keep thinking about getting back to implementation /hands on side of business. Feels like a step back though.

As an introvert, I’m blessed to at least be outgoing, so I can keep the energy up during the meeting and be engaging. I still need some quiet alone time to recover my energy, and get actual work done. There is an element of putting on a sales attitude in some situations, but you should also try to leverage your being quieter and thoughtful in order to be perceived as a thought leader, someone who can contribute with exactly the right comment at the right time to unlock a difficult situation.