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Why public speaking shouldn ’ t have to be an introvert ’ s worst nightmare
Public speaking can be a challenge for many people . Stepping out of your comfort zone and speaking to an audience can turn people into nervous wrecks . And perhaps more so for introverts . But Author , Sissel Heiberg , explains how public speaking does not have to be so daunting for introverts . She discusses the different types of introverts and what they can do to face a roomful of people with confidence .
If you ’ re an introvert , you ’ re never going to enjoy public speaking , right ? And that surprise birthday party where everyone looks at you and claps ? Forget it . Introverts just aren ’ t made for being in the public eye or being the centre of attention – or so we ’ re led to believe . According to the introvert myth , those with a quiet disposition prefer to stay in the background , don ’ t like making a fuss and prefer to just get on with things instead of drawing attention to themselves . But the truth is a lot more nuanced than that .
Introversion is actually very simply defined as two things : whether you prefer to recharge your batteries alone or with other people , and whether you prefer to reflect before speaking . Introverts prefer to recharge alone or with one other person ( or a small group of people they know well ), and introverts reflect whereas extroverts are the opposite and use speaking as part of their thought process . Public speaking is affected by neither of these dimensions – and neither affect a person ’ s ability to speak eloquently and www . intelligentcxo . com
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