Supporting shy and socially anxious students to become the best presenters they can be
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Supporting shy and socially anxious students to become the best presenters they can be

ByGrace

Age 22, I am due to present my dissertation at University. I feel sick with anxiety. Thankfully, this is not an assessed part of the course and I am given an exemption. As a shy, socially anxious student, presentations had always been a nightmare for me, and it wasn’t until my postgraduate studies that I…

The Ping Pong, the Freak Out and the Aftermath on the Decision Making Rollercoaster
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The Ping Pong, the Freak Out and the Aftermath on the Decision Making Rollercoaster

ByHayley Stanton

As we’re accepting applications for our Socially Anxious to Quietly Confident programme (Yay!), we’ve been reflecting on the decision-making process -and what happens AFTER we’ve committed, so we can support our Quieteers when and how they need it. But it’s not only our Quieteers starting a new course -I’m going back to school too!  Some…

Redefining Success and Self-Care as an Introvert In The Workplace with Fiona Campbell-Howes

Redefining Success and Self-Care as an Introvert In The Workplace with Fiona Campbell-Howes

ByStacie Clark

Guest: Fiona Campbell-Howes, B2B Tech Writer Twitter I’d like to offer a warm thank you to quiet volunteer and community member, Julia, for her comfort zone stretch in reaching out to Fiona and leading this interview. Well done! To watch Julia’s interview with Stacie on perfectionism, please download the Quiet Connections App.   Rose Burch…

Surviving college when you feel anxious about speaking up [PODCAST]
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Surviving college when you feel anxious about speaking up [PODCAST]

ByStacie Clark

Do you ever worry that you’re ‘too quiet’ in class? Pray that a lecturer won’t pick you to answer the question in front of everyone? Die a little inside when you hear that word… “PRESENTATION”? Perhaps feel concerned about making friends? Or what your peers will think of you? It can feel hard attending college…