July 23, 2025

Pain Points Podcast: Introverts

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When you spend time with others, either in person or online, does it energize you – or sap your strength?

If collaborating and socializing are more tiring than turbocharging... you're likely at the introverted end of the personality spectrum. And, despite all the benefits of being one of the quieter members of the team, introversion also puts you at risk of feeling overlooked and overwhelmed.

Karolina Szweda is a coach who specializes in helping ambitious people find power in their introversion. She's also got strategies to help the managers of introverted people understand what they need, and support them to thrive.

And Karolina reveals some of her favorite techniques and tips on this episode of the Pain Points podcast: "Help! I'm an Introvert."

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You can contact the team anytime via email: painpoints@mindtools.com

Mindtools Resources About Introversion and Sensitivity

The Introverted Leader (Expert Interview with Jennifer Kahnweiler)

Managing Introverted Team Members (Article)

"Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking" (Book Insight Review)

An Introvert's Guide to Networking (Article)

Managing Highly Sensitive People (Article)

Contact Karolina Szweda

Karolina Szweda on LinkedIn

Karolina Szweda Coaching website

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