Summary: "In many cases, and especially as you get up the ladder in the work world, you really often can't tell an introvert from an extrovertmdash;because many introverts who are far along in their careers have developed certain social skills, have developed public speaking skills, and you really can't tell us apart." mdash;Nancy Ancowitz Nancy Ancowitz is a business communications coach and author of Self-Promotion for Introverts: The Quiet Guide to Getting Ahead. Shenbsp;spent twelve years on Wall Street as a marketing head for major financial firms. While there, she took a personality assessment, and she was surprised to learn that she's an introvert. What is an introvert? Introverts aren't loners or antisocial. They simply gain their energy from being alone. Solo activities such as reading, writing, researching and quietly thinking will recharge their energy. What can an introvert do to better prepare for career success? -Rest up and recharge your energy before big meetings -Prepare a few opening lines, questions, contributions or topics of conversations -If you're heading into a meeting, get on the agenda before it begins -Introverts tend to be better at writing, so email a few ideas in advance or follow up with ideas through email. -Lobby your ideas in one-one situations before the big meeting -Get speech or public speaking lessons to learn how to use your voice (introverts tend to speak more quietly) -Make eye contact, sit up straight and have a firm handshake -Practice Find out more about Nancy Ancowitz atnbsp;selfpromotionforintroverts.com.ShareThis
