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Sep 11
23m 50s

How to Supercharge Introversion

Essential Communications - Tom Henschel
About this episode

Concerned his introversion makes him less effective, a corporate vice president asks for coaching – from an extrovert! Together, the coach and client explore ways to assure his introversion is a strength.


Myers Briggs Type Indicator assesses four preferences. One is Introversion and Extroversion. Download a free sample of the profile report here.     


The six tools unpacked in this episode are:

  • Manage your energy
  • Monitor your self-talk
  • Have ideas ready
  • Manage your calendar
  • Share comfortably about yourself
  • Develop both your thoughts and your skills


Listen to Tom’s conversation with Tom & Tom on the Beyond Podcast episode.


Learn “How to Make Small Talk with Executives” on the Coaching for Leaders podcast.


Curious about coaching? Shoot me an email. tom@essentialcomm.com.


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Help yourself to our free infographics in the Essential Tools bin.


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Additional episodes you could listen to are:

241 - Conquering People Pleasing

210 - How to Grow Your Self-Management

211 - How to Show Up as More of Yourself

254 - How to Talk so People Understand You

247 - Mastering Anxiety


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