5 Ways to Cope as an Introvert in a Video World

For us introverts, it can be difficult to put yourself out there, especially as appearing on video becomes increasingly necessary and common. Here are some ways to deal with it.

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By Lynn Power

I am an introvert at heart. People often don’t believe me when I tell them this because I seem so obviously extroverted. After all, I’ve had several management and leadership positions in large advertising agencies and have done countless interviews, presentations, and keynotes over the years. And now, I’m out there promoting my own brands, MASAMI (clean premium haircare) and Isle de Nature (bee-powered luxury home fragrance). But the truth is I’m an introvert who has become a learned extrovert.

It’s taken me many years to get comfortable in my own skin, to overcome my fear of public speaking, and be okay with looking at myself on video (I still don’t like it, but I do it). Being an introvert isn’t inferior to being an extrovert—it’s just different. Extroverts replenish their energy in social settings while introverts find social interactions drain them of energy. A Myers Brigg test can help you better understand what makes you tick and where you fall on the scale of the 16 distinctive personality types, including introversion and extroversion.