Tackling Extraversion Bias
to unlock the potential of Introverts
The bias towards Extraversion leaves up to 50% of the talent in a business exhausted by pretending, in order to fit in, or frustrated that their natural qualities are undervalued.
The irrefutable neurodiversity that underlies Introversion and Extraversion is still widely misunderstood. And the existence of scientific evidence of the neurological basis for this diversity is often denied.
Little wonder, then, that the world of work and business practices are routinely biased towards Extraversion. In this heartfelt talk, Joanna identifies some of the most obvious business practices that are biased, which many Introverts will instantly recognise. She outlines the negative consequences of these practices which include the impact on productivity, well-being and diversity. For businesses that are ready to level the playing field in order to honour this aspect of diversity for true inclusion, she outlines her 3-step process to reduce and ultimately eliminate this bias and its negative consequences.
She urges organisations to take positive action and encourages introverts to own their strengths and step into their power.
(dropping) Pebbles in the Pond
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Sometimes the feelings we are quickest to dismiss deserve our closest attention. In this episode I share some rather personal reflections about frustration, how my upbringing taught me to smooth it over, and what changed when I finally became curious instead of dismissive. If you have ever shrugged something off, only to discover it quietly lingering beneath the surface, this conversation may help you unpack what is really there and decide what deserves your precious energy.
Have you ever decided there is little point carrying on, only to discover later that the story was not finished after all? A handful of determined sweet peas became the starting point for a much bigger conversation about comparison, neurodiversity, self judgement and the danger of accepting someone else’s verdict about who we are. If any part of you has started believing you are too slow, too late or not leadership material, this episode will encourage you to think again before you write yourself off.
Available from 23 July
What if the biggest limit on your future is not your circumstances but the story you have quietly accepted about what is possible? In this episode I explore how seemingly harmless words can become invisible boundaries, why dreaming deserves a place in everyday life, and how conscious choices paired with inspired action can change far more than we imagine. If you have ever caught yourself settling for just enough, this conversation may be exactly the nudge you need.
Available from 30 July