One of the biggest challenges as an introvert is learning to set boundaries at work. It can be easy to get caught up in people-pleasing or taking on more than we can handle, but it's crucial for our mental well-being to establish clear boundaries. I mentioned last week that I recently got promoted at work. That means a new boss. This new boss, let's call her Wendy, is the exact opposite of me. She talks fast, loud, and a lot. Her go-to phrase in the short months I've been her direct report is...
7 months ago • 4 min read
First off, I want to thank you again for subscribing to my newsletter. It means a lot to me that you've chosen to be part of this community, and I hope to continue providing something of value to you. Now, onto my personal update... I'll start with the biggest news – I had a baby! Becoming a parent has been both challenging and rewarding in ways I never could have imagined. The crying, the sleepless nights, and the constant diaper changes – it's definitely been a wild and crazy ride. At the...
7 months ago • 1 min read
This week I wanted to talk about something I struggle with a lot – making decisions. Let me explain… As an introvert, I tend to be analytical and constantly inside my head. I like to think things through before making a decision and I want to be sure that my decisions are the right ones. In addition to being an introvert, I am also very conscientious. I take my time to think things through and analyze the pros and cons of every situation. Does that sound like you? This tendency for...
almost 2 years ago • 2 min read
We view the world differently than our extroverted counterparts. For them, they see the world, or more specifically, the people in varying degrees: People they like People they really like People they really, really like Imagine a triangle like this one and divide it into three sections horizontally: 🔺 For extroverts, from top to bottom, starting with the smallest bucket, these are the people they like. In the middle, the people they really like. Then the last and biggest group, the people...
almost 2 years ago • 2 min read
I still remember the excitement and anticipation I felt when I landed my first job straight out of school as a marketing specialist. Little did I know, I was about to embark on a journey that would challenge my introverted nature and teach me valuable lessons about success in the marketing world. As I dove headfirst into my new role, I quickly discovered the extroverted nature of marketing. Networking events, presentations, and face-to-face client meetings seemed to be the norm. Initially, I...
almost 2 years ago • 3 min read
A few days ago, I announced The Marketing Introvert's rebrand, and I'm happy to see that many of you are joining me on this journey. One thing I want to make sure is that your voice is heard in this process. After all, the whole point of this rebrand is to provide the resources that will help you become a better version of yourself. That's why I invite you to share with me your top questions or challenges related to being a marketing introvert. And while I already have some initial feedback...
almost 2 years ago • 1 min read
As I mentioned yesterday, I'm rolling out a rebrand for The Marketing Introvert. The goal is to provide you with the resources that will help you thrive as a marketing introvert. The main thing that will change is that instead of putting out content in the form of posts or pages on the website, this will now be mostly through a newsletter. I call this The Sanctuary. The Sanctuary is a weekly email newsletter full of practical advice and resources to help you recharge, reconnect, and refine....
almost 2 years ago • 1 min read
It's been a while. I hope everything is going well and that you're staying safe. I'm sending this email to share some updates on The Marketing Introvert. I started The Marketing Introvert back when the pandemic started. It was a way for me to invest in the future and hedge my bets when the future of work was uncertain. Since then, life has been good to me—which kept me busy. But The Marketing Introvert has never left my mind. For some time now, I've been thinking about what's missing. Then...
almost 2 years ago • 1 min read
