Connector

Julie Jones

Hello fellow quieteers, I’m Julie and I’ve been engaging with Quiet Connections since 2018, starting with some coaching, then moving into helping out with creative activities and exhibitions. 

I consider myself sensitive and introverted. I enjoy going to music events- gigs and festivals, film screenings, and creative workshops however I find myself  easily drained by social interactions, and need regular periods of solitude to recharge.

As a child, my shyness was thought of as strange and distant; throughout my life I have been called moody, rude, even snobbish and definitely boring. To this day, I can sense that my quietness is unnerving for some people but I’ve grown to be comfortable with my way of being with this world. My quiet qualities are my superpowers. If I don’t respond immediately I’m processing information and am still engaging with other than verbal communication.

Through showing me acceptance, Quiet Connections has helped me grow in confidence and self belief.  Now I hope to support others to explore, develop and cherish their quiet strengths too.

Connector

Louise Ostrovsky

Hi, I’m Louise,

I have always been known for being reserved or quiet in large group settings. I used to struggle to feel comfortable in environments where I had to step out of my comfort zone to be heard.

However, when I am with people I feel comfortable with, I become confident and more able to chat and offer my point of view within conversations. I’ve found that through working in the nursing and social care sector, I have developed skills in advocacy and as a result I am now confident in most face to face social interactions, as long as the group I am with, is small enough to feel seen and heard. I’m motivated to be a part of the Quiet Meet Ups, as I now love my ‘quietness’ and I am keen to assist others to feel accepted and thrive, in their quietness. I’d love to connect with you at the next Meet Up.