How to succeed as an introvert: A masterclass for professionals

How to succeed as an introvert: A masterclass for professionals

Learn how to make yourself heard, and build a successful career as an introvert, in this practical online masterclass with Richard Etienne

By The Guardian Masterclasses

Date and time

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 10:30 - 12:30 PDT

Location

Online

Refund Policy

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About this event

If you have ever felt yourself overlooked in the workplace, or overwhelmed by job interviews, this masterclass will provide crucial insights and practical tips to help you feel more confident and ensure your voice is heard.

Branding consultant Richard Etienne will teach you helpful ways to build a strong personal brand as an introvert - from becoming more assertive and using online communication to your advantage, to getting over the fear of networking, virtual or otherwise. He will help you through your fears of the virtual meeting room, as well as how to manage or engage with your team while working from home, the art of using the internet to speak up about your accomplishments, and how these skills can translate to in-room professional relationships.

You will unlearn what you know about introverts in the professional world and acquire essential tools to help you succeed and thrive.

Content

  • Speaking up about your accomplishments
  • Working in and managing a team of mixed personalities, online
  • Sharing your ideas in challenging virtual environments, and how these skills can translate to the room
  • Making the internet your friend
  • Creating personally beneficial relationships
  • How to go easy on yourself
  • The world is your stage: rehearse
  • Daily exercises and rituals

This course is for you if...

  • You consider yourself introverted
  • The idea of a virtual meeting horrifies you
  • You want to become bolder in your professional life
  • You manage a team and wish to identify with and develop introverts

Tutor profile

Richard Etienne is brand consultant for the public and private sectors. He began his marketing career at MySpace during its commercial pinnacle in 2007 and has since aided the online promotion of global brands in entertainment, education and sports. Now a personal branding consultant to politicians, artists and retired sports stars, Richard takes pride in helping people establish a reputation and an identity while still maintaining a personal level of trust and interaction with their target audience. Follow Richard’s weekly brand awareness blog.

You will be sent a link to the webinar 2hrs before the start time of 6.30pm (GMT).

Course Details

  • Date: Wednesday 30 March 2022
  • Time: 6.30pm-8.30pm (GMT)

6.30pm GMT | 7.30pm CET | 10.30am PDT | 1.30pm EDT

This masterclass is available globally. If you are joining us from outside the United Kingdom, please use this time zone converter to check your local live streaming time.

All Guardian Masterclasses are fully accessible but please contact us at masterclasses@theguardian.com if you have any queries or concerns.

Full course and returns information on the Masterclasses website

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