As introverts, it often feels like other people can’t relate to our inner experience. We feel awkward in social situations, and work really hard not to convey that awkwardness to others. Our extrovert counterparts can perceive our behavior as stuck up and antisocial, and advice to just “be ourselves” feels rich coming from naturally gregarious people. But what if more people share this experience than we believe, and what if there was a way to change our mindset and create the motivation to put ourselves out there? In today’s episode, I’m joined by Monica Parkin, the author of "Overcoming Awkward, an Introvert's Guide to Networking, Marketing and Sales." She shares why putting ourselves out there as introverts is a lot easier than we think. Things You’ll Learn from Monica Parkin; The surprising feedback she got from extroverts about the book How to take part in speaking engagements without taxing yourself The introvert super power we don’t tap into enough The interesting science-backed distinction between introverts and extroverts Guest Bio Monica Parkin is an international speaker, podcast host, mortgage broker and author of "Overcoming Awkward, an Introvert's Guide to Networking, Marketing and Sales." The book is written to free introverts from the crippling social constraints that come with launching and growing their businesses and careers. For more information and to buy the book, head over to https://www.monicaparkin.ca/ (https://www.monicaparkin.ca/).