Can you show up as an introvert — and still get the recognition you need?

My guest Keni Dominguez has always been interested in inclusivity, justice, and equity in the workplace, but her approach is a bit unique: she emphasizes the importance of being inclusive of all cognitive types, as 40% of most workplaces are made up of introverts!

As an introvert herself, Keni is interested in helping other introverts develop the skills that they need to thrive in a world of extroverts.

Many introverts have thrived during the pandemic, with its focus on remote working and asynchronous communication. Many of us have also developed better work boundaries during this time.

Having strong and intentional boundaries is a skill that will serve you well both during the pandemic and once we’ve returned to regular life.

In order to create effective boundaries that work best for you, Keni recommends that you think about where and how you spend the most time, what your energy levels tend to be throughout the day, and what you value most.

Cultivating your personal power as an introvert is also hugely important.

“I believe it’s a starting point to greatness,” Keni says. “When I’m talking about personal power, I’m thinking about it from the perspective of what it means to be empowered in your life, to really just be the leader in your life.”

Extroverts take up a huge amount of oxygen in the room, and we need to be able to authentically speak up and assert ourselves as introverts — we don’t have to show up as extroverts to get what we need!

In‌ ‌this‌ ‌episode,‌ ‌you’ll discover:‌

• Why cultivating personal power as an entrepreneur is so vitally important — and how to demonstrate power as an introvert
• The top 3 things you must consider when setting your boundaries
• How a simple auto-reply can train your clients to respect and honour your needs

About Keni Dominguez

Keni Dominguez is a career mindset coach. She works with introverts who identify as black women or women of color, and helps them find clarity and confidence in the workplace. Keni also helps organizations build more inclusive and equitable cultures.

Highlights:‌ ‌

• 00:42   Listener shout-out
• 01:55   Introducing Keni Dominguez
• 06:08   The pandemic work paradigm
• 07:34   Personal power & authenticity
• 11:50   Accommodating introverted students
• 13:50   Why is personal power important?
• 16:43   Boundaries
• 22:32   Develop email guidelines
• 24:44   Set the tone on day 1
• 28:09   Weak personal power example
• 33:51   Keni’s final thoughts
• 36:27   Lightning round questions

Links:‌

Keni Dominguez

Instagram: @keniwdom

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenitradominguez 

Black Boy by Richard Wright

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/black-boy-richard-wright/1100550794

Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss What Matters Most by Douglas Stone, Bruce Patton & Sheila Heen

https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/331191/difficult-conversations-by-douglas-stone-bruce-patton-and-sheila-heen

Work with me:

https://www.juliegreenham.com

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