In this conversation with leadership coach Laura Camacho, we explore the psychology of high-performance for introverted entrepreneurs and leaders. Laura, who specializes in communication for introverts, addresses the negative stigmas introverts face (e.g., being perceived as disinterested for not speaking up).

Learn actionable strategies to manage your energy, increase visibility, and leverage your innate strengths as a deep thinker so your valuable ideas are acknowledged.

Key Takeaways

• Introversion Defined: Introverts need to recharge after social interaction; managing this energy is key to success.
• Silence Stigma: Not speaking up can be falsely assumed as a lack of commitment or having nothing to contribute, leading to low visibility.
• Preparation is Power: The biggest challenge for introverts is thinking on their feet. Preparing points ahead of time is vital for effective contribution.
• "Sell It Before You Tell It": Increase the perceived value of your ideas by adding context or "packaging" to evoke curiosity before revealing the solution.
• Building Your "Insurance": When exhausted, use sincere texts or emails to build an emotional bank account. This prevents misinterpretation of low energy as being aloof or angry.
• Trusted Advisor Mindset: Reframe speaking up not as "ego," but as your responsibility to contribute value and help people make better decisions.
• Inclusive Leadership: Leaders must intentionally give introverts a heads-up or topic to prepare for before meetings to capture their valuable input.

Episode Breakdown Highlights

• The key lesson: Being an expert is not the same as selling your craft.
• Addressing false assumptions: Why introverts are often negatively perceived.
• The Achilles heel: Struggling to think on your feet.
• Communication as a source of value (Warren Buffett quote).
• Reframing speaking up to focus on creating value.

🔗 Connect with Laura

• Website: www.speakupwithlaura.com
• Free Resource: Executive Presence Scorecard
  • This quick assessment reveals the gaps between the leader you think you are and the leader others experience.
  • Get free access: Email hello@speakupwithlaura.com with the word "score" in the subject line.

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