How introverts can get visibility

I am by nature an introvert, I used to feel bad as due to the introverted nature of mine would loose out on opportunities due to my lack of visibility

I used to struggle in meetings to put my views across , in a large gathering I would sit silently observe but dare not speak

So even though I got a good understanding and did my work meticulously, found it very difficult to showcase my work

I would justify myself that the work will do the talking .. however just being good at work was not enough it mattered how its communicated

One day due my frustration I had an alteration with a senior leader of the organisation .

It was one of my life changing moments for me when he made me realise my limiting beliefs of being an introvert that was holding me back

He gave example after example of introverts doing so well in the same environment that I was complaining about

He then handed me a book to read “Quite” by Susan cain

An amazing book with deep insights which I recommend every introvert to read

Over a period of years have been taking specific actions which changed my direction and started to see some results ...

though I am still in the journey and yet to master all the principles sharing some principles that made a difference to me

1. Introverts are best when they work on areas that are important to them.

I noticed my behavior very different in situations which are important to me for example in my children Parent teacher meeting I am very active and participative or in work anything to do with building systems and process I am more expressive

The key for introverts to easily express themselves is to work on area that they are passionate about or areas they are good at, it then becomes very easy to open up as we feel we have genuinely something to contribute

I started to consciously work on areas that matter to me

if I was asked to speak publicly in areas i was interested i found it easy to speak in front of others

2. Build a service mindset:

In our church we have a prayer group which i attend every week . One year there was a request for me to lead the group

Usually these positions brings lots of work so many avoid . However I took it up as I taught i would in some way contribute to others

This role forced me to talk in front of a crowd every week ..

initially it used to be difficult but as by design every week had to stand in front of a crowd over a period of time was getting comfortable to stand in front of a crowd and speak

Seeing also my contribution makes a difference to others lives started to give me more confidence in my ability to add value

building the habit of service especially helping people who cannot help you back builds you as a person,

you tend to take that same approach at work and it gets rewarded in the long run

3. Get to be part of a project which is important to the organisation

Be in lookout for projects that are of importance to the company find a way to be part of the project , if not selected volunteer your time

I really fortunate to be part of a team that built the best business banking app... it not only gave immense learning but also visibility

Once you are part of the project give it all you have to contribute to its success , once the project succeeds you automatically get the visibility being part of the project

4. Invest time to communicate consistently :

I always was of the wrong opinion that those who speak well will be good in marketing and sales

So I was in search for worlds best marketers.. I studied Perry marshal , Russel Brunson, Dan Kennedy, Dev Gadhvi etc

All of them are amazing on stage they come across as extroverts however to my shock all of them are introverts

The introverts listen and absorb and go deep and get the fundamentals really strong

All of them, consistently share their taught's through post, blogs, vides etc which brings clarity and their communication improves

As in business there is a saying BEST KNOWN and BEST FOUND beats the BEST

I have been modeling their strategy of sharing what i know that can benefit others this process alone has started to give me so much of clarity and encourage you also to do the same?