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The Flourishing Introvert Talks

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

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Ep 297 The Introvert's Unfair Advantage

The Flourishing Introvert Talks ·

2025/11/06

For years I believed the lie that being quiet meant being less. I thought my calmness, reflection and measured contributions were flaws to fix. Then I realised the only problem was believing that nonsense. In this episode I reveal why the very traits that make we introverts different are actually our unfair advantage. From deep listening to thoughtful communication and being happily self-sufficient, these are not weaknesses but strengths that set us apart. This isn't arrogance, it's alignment. So

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Ep 296 The Magic of Intentional Interactions

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2025/10/30

The myth that introverts don't need people is one of the most harmful falsehoods out there, and I'm calling poppycock on it. We introverts may crave solitude, but we also long for meaningful connection, the kind that nourishes our soul rather than drains our energy. In this episode, I explore how intentional interactions can help us deepen relationships without betraying our quiet nature. From understanding Charles Duhigg's three types of conversation to choosing who belongs in our realm, court or

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Ep 295 - Creating Value without Chasing Attention

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2025/10/23

This episode is a proper wake-up call for anyone who has been seduced by the cult of visibility. We introverts are expected to be louder, shinier, and endlessly present to prove our worth. But what if that whole approach is precisely what drains us and keeps us from creating real impact? I unpack why our quieter, credibility-first path is not a weakness but a way that honours our authenticity. I share the process I use with my clients to build deep, sustainable visibility rooted in substance,

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Ep 294 The Cost of Staying

The Flourishing Introvert Talks ·

2025/10/16

There comes a point when staying becomes far more damaging than leaving. In this episode, I explore why we introverts sometimes reach the moment where walking away is not reckless, but essential. I share the patterns that lead to quiet quitting and quiet leaving, and the signs that our loyalty has turned into self-betrayal. Let's uncover how to build the self-trust to leap even when there’s no safety net and how to move towards what truly nourishes rather than simply away from what drains. This

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Ep 293 The Introvert’s Conference Playbook

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2025/10/09

Ah, conference season. For many of we introverts, it feels less like a professional highlight and more like a full-sensory assault. The noise, the networking, the numb posteriors and the forced fun all take their toll. Yet, conferences can also be places of rich learning and connection if we dare to rewrite the rules. In this episode I share my own playbook for conferencing the introvert’s way, with intention, self-awareness and personal agency. You’ll hear how to pre-charge, retreat, recharge and

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13:52

Ep 292 Trading Effort for Convenience

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2025/10/02

In this episode I talk about what led me to take a long-admired guru off his pedestal and how that simple action bolstered my sense of self-worth. Fundamental to this is how AI can be a sparring partner that sparks curiosity, but when used lazily it becomes nothing more than serving up a microwave meal and calling yourself a chef. We introverts may be tempted to lean on it when our batteries are drained, but that is where the danger of cognitive offloading creeps in. Stop using the muscle

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Ep 291 Who says Introverts aren't COOL!

The Flourishing Introvert Talks ·

2025/09/25

Apparently, some numpty thinks we introverts cannot be cool. And worse still, they said it to a huge audience as if it were fact. Cue my John McEnroe moment: you cannot be serious. In this episode I call out the lazy research, the extraversion bias and the sloppy definitions that keep throwing we introverts into the uncool bucket. I also share what I believe really makes people cool and why it has nothing to do with status or noise. It is about being real, a little brave, and unapologetically

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Ep 290 Handling Office Politics

The Flourishing Introvert Talks ·

2025/09/18

Like it or not, office politics is not optional. Declaring that you do not do politics is not a noble choice, it is a naïve and frankly dangerous one. Silence gets mistaken for agreement and before long we introverts find ourselves overlooked, undervalued, or plain irrelevant. In this episode I challenge the myth that opting out keeps us safe and instead reveal how integrity can become our protective armour. With a pinch of bravery and a dose of awareness we can step out of the stands and into the

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Ep 289 Introvert's Guide to Small-talk

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2025/09/11

To we introverts, small talk can feel pointless at best and like a trap at worst. Yet what if we have it all wrong. Small talk is not the enemy of meaningful conversation, but the currency of connection and the gateway to the deeper exchanges we long for. In this episode I shine a light on why it matters, why avoiding it can leave us misunderstood and sidelined, and how we can finally handle it on our own terms. I suggest we think of small talk not as something to avoid at all costs, but as a

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Ep 288 Best Jobs for Introverts

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2025/09/04

Mark Twain once said find a job you enjoy and you’ll never work a day in your life. Lovely idea but let’s be honest, it feels more fairy tale than fact in today’s world. So what is the best job for introverts really? Spoiler alert, it is not hiding away with spreadsheets just because someone decided introverts do not do people. Absolute tosh. In this episode I get real about the career choices we make, the myths that keep us playing small and how to experiment our way towards work that actually

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13:33

Ep 287 Your Future is NOT Your Past

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2025/08/28

How often do we let our past dictate the shape of our future? Too Often! We introverts replay old wounds and slip into comparison, rejection or shame until we start to believe they define us. In this episode I invite you to loosen the grip of yesterday and step into a future that reflects your real value and potential. We look at how to heal rejection, own our worth, and stop pretending to be someone we are not. I share affirmations that remind us we are good enough right now and unpack the

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Ep 286 Own Your Introvert Uniqueness

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2025/08/21

How often have we introverts bent ourselves out of shape trying to fit a version of success that was never meant for us? It is time to call 'poppycock' on the damaging practice of pretzelising and remind ourselves that our quirks are not flaws to hide but the raw material of our growth. I share a slice of my own rebellious journey and why generic development paths only ever short-change us. This is about loosening the shackles, dropping the template, and making our lives our own. Our

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10:33

Ep 285 Introverts, It's YOUR Life!!!

The Flourishing Introvert Talks ·

2025/08/14

If your life feels like something you need to escape from or recover from every weekend, my friend, that is not living. That is surviving. And you are here for far more than that. This episode calls out the ways we introverts hand over our choices to others and play small while convincing ourselves it is safer that way. It is my rallying cry for you to grab life with both hands, to stretch beyond the timid version of yourself, and to design a rhythm that feels like home. No more rationing

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Ep 284 Introverts - The Quiet Disruptors

The Flourishing Introvert Talks ·

2025/08/07

You don’t have to shout to shake the system. In this episode, I am reclaiming the word disruptor and inviting you to lead change in your own quietly powerful way. Disruption doesn’t need drama. It needs depth, clarity and conviction. If you have ever felt the call to act but weren’t sure how to begin, this is your invitation. Stop waiting for permission and start tending to the roots where real change takes hold. ** Key Points ** Disrupt with quiet conviction Influence with integrity

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Ep 283 Riding the Storm Within

The Flourishing Introvert Talks ·

2025/07/31

If you have thoughts whipping around your mind at 3am or during the day come to that, so you're frequently exhausted by being caught up in the tornado of ideas, this episode is for you. I explore the power of emotional contagion, the swirl of analysis paralysis, and why your inner storm is not the enemy. It is time to stop ghosting your needs and start taming the whirlwind so you can think deeply without losing yourself in the noise. Your thoughts are loud because you care, that is not a flaw,

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Ep 282 Boundaries Baffle Burnout

The Flourishing Introvert Talks ·

2025/07/24

Let’s not beat around the bush - people-pleasing is not kindness, it is quiet self-erasure. There I said it! This episode is a shout-out and a call-in for my fellow introverts still living as though being agreeable is their best currency. It isn’t. You will get the mindset shifts and power moves needed to baffle your burnout and stop editing yourself out. Your presence is a privilege, so act like it. ** Key Points ** Disrupt the burnout trajectory Reclaim authority over your energy

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Ep 281 Internalising Criticism Sucks

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2025/07/17

Criticism lands more heavily for introverts. In this episode, I unpack why we’re so deeply affected by it. More importantly, how to spot the difference between feedback and unfiltered opinion, and how to stop swallowing other people’s words whole. You will hear why the term constructive criticism is well past its sell-by date, and how to build your own protective criticism filter instead. As a bonus, there is a brilliant Resilience Ritual waiting for you (See resources section below) **

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Ep 280 Public Speaking, The Introvert Way

The Flourishing Introvert Talks ·

2025/07/10

Wait, who said introverts can't speak in public? That tired myth has silenced too many powerful voices for too long. This episode calls time on the idea that presence is pure performance. Public speaking isn't about being loud, comedic or extraverted. It is about being heard with impact. Whether you're leading a meeting, recording a podcast, or speaking truth in a room that prefers noise, your voice has weight. It is time to claim the mic, not for applause, but because what you have

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Ep 279 Grow at Your Own Pace

The Flourishing Introvert Talks ·

2025/07/03

In a world obsessed with faster, louder, shinier, this is your reminder that you are not behind. You ar unfolding at just the right rhythm for you. I am calling time on the shi**y shoulds and blueprint nonsense that push us to outsource our growth. Instead, I invite you to reclaim your pace, your path, and your power. I am sharing the model that changed everything for me: one rooted in intentional change and inner advocacy. Because, it honours the authentic way of we introverts. This episode is

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Ep 278: Recharging Without The Guilt

The Flourishing Introvert Talks ·

2025/06/26

In this episode, I am calling time on the nonsense that needing a break means you’re lazy, weak, or somehow letting the side down. Honestly, if I had a pound for every introvert who has felt guilty for needing to recharge, I’d be recording this from my Tuscan villa. So let’s straighten this out. I’m unpacking the difference between rest, recharge, and replenishment; because yes, they are different. And I am inviting you to embrace a mindset that swaps shame for strategy. My aim is that you

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