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A career coach explains how to thrive at work as an introvert
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A career coach explains how to thrive at work as an introvert

Caroline Butterwick
The Stylist Group, 2023
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Being an introvert in a loud, busy office setting can be exhausting and may negatively affect your work. While some might think these truths make introversion a career handicap, career coach Caroline Butterwick argues the opposite. In this helpful overview, Butterwick highlights the value that introverts bring to the workforce, such as their abstract thinking capabilities and well-thought-out solutions. She also lays out simple tips to help introverts make working in an office setting less challenging and more productive.

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Being an introvert at work can be challenging.

Modern open offices, with shared desks and noise, can be tough for introverts who thrive in quiet spaces that support inner reflection. Introverts find large, crowded spaces draining because engaging with people – particularly in large numbers – requires a significant outward energy expenditure, which they can find emotionally and mentally exhausting. Other aspects of work, such as small talk with colleagues and participation in meetings, can also be tiring.

While introverts’ natural tendencies may feel like handicaps in the workplace, introverts should not feel compelled to change who they are; they should...

About the Author

Caroline Butterwick is a career coach.

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