Pocket Sized Pep Talks

Shy by Design: How to Quietly Stand Out

Episode Summary

When it comes to being social, is it okay not being outgoing all the time? Some see quietness a weakness. It’s absurd when you think about it. Career coach, lecturer, and author Mike Thompson sits down with Rob and reminds us, depending on the circumstances, even the most confident, outgoing person can be shy. Questioning these self-defeating narratives rather than blindly accepting them, enables us to stand more comfortably in our own skin. Mike goes deeper; a lot deeper! Footnote: Fear not Pocket Sized Pep Talk nation, Rob's voice isn't changing. A buffering issue sped him up a bit, (like Rob needs to be sped up!) but this podcast was just too important to lose!

Episode Notes

In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn:

• Although Mike grew up shy, with a severe stutter,  that brought on social anxiety, he chose an opposite path pursing a career in sales, and by doing that, stepped into the person you didn’t know you were capable of becoming.  His story is an interesting one!
• What inspired him to write this book.
• How his upbringing impacted his confidence and what inspired him to pursue a job in sales.
• A conversation about choosing “comfort over confidence.” 
• Some  tips he wished he'd ignored when meeting new people and growing his network.
• Some of the first steps he chose to create his own future.  
• How he REALLY disciplines himself to listen in business, sales and life.

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