Introverted men & speaking up... The truth.

I believe some of the greatest leaders and speakers are naturally introverted.

Why?

Because, as introverts we see the world differently, we think before we speak, we analyse the world around us and offer a bigger picture perspective, often what’s blind to many others.

I’m naturally introverted and have been my whole life.

I’m someone when it’s time to speak up and perform you would think I would be extroverted, but when I’m in my own space, I’m the complete opposite.

There is a deep need for me to be on my own, quiet and resting to recharge myself, so I can go back out into the world and speak up or be social again.

This is a part of me I now accept, after many years of denying whenever others around me earmarked me as ‘quiet’ and ‘you don’t talk much’, and wasting energy trying to disprove this as I thought it was a flaw.

I accept this part of me because it’s how I cultivated my greatest strengths that led me to becoming a Master Certified Coach.

As I previously mentioned, it’s the ability to see what others cannot, the ability to observe patterns, irregularities and incongruences. High emotional intelligence and the ability be attuned to others emotions and to call out their bullshit.

I’ve learned these are highly valuable skills and are what’s needed in this world or in any organisation / business.

Most of all, introverts like me have a big heart. We care. We’re kind. We’re compassionate. We want the best for others. We have a big voice inside that wants to stand up for something we care about.

The problem and truth is, many of us are misunderstood and many of us do not know how to express ourselves.

We either haven’t learned how to or have the confidence to do so.

Which leaves many talented introverted men on the sidelines, overtaken by others in leadership roles, never getting the opportunity to shine and truly lead.

Also, impacting their relationships because their partners never know what they are feeling and don’t know how to express their needs. Often resulting in conflict and causing these men to shut down and retreat from their partners, causing more friction.

These men never reach their potential, leaving so much gold inside them, hidden away from the world.

The good news, this can change pretty quickly.

Through doing the inner work to uncover our hidden talents and authentic voice, by letting go of the fears and blocks we have developed to protect us from the unknown and false harm, and by learning the techniques to speak up and captivate those we speak to…

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We can turn our introverted nature into our biggest asset. By becoming a powerful and influential heart-led leader whether in our relationship, career, as a speaker, or out in the world.

It’s time for the introverted leaders of the world to shine!