Tackling Extraversion Bias to unlock the potential of Introverts | Joanna Rawbone | TEDxFolkestone

The bias towards Extraversion leaves up to 50% of the talent in a business exhausted by pretending, in order to fit in, or frustrated that their natural qualities are undervalued.

The irrefutable neurodiversity that underlies Introversion and Extraversion is still widely misunderstood. And the existence of scientific evidence of the neurological basis for this diversity is often denied. Little wonder, then, that the world of work and business practices are routinely biased towards Extraversion.

In this heartfelt talk, Joanna identifies some of the most obvious business practices that are biased, which many Introverts will instantly recognise. She outlines the negative consequences of these practices which include the impact on productivity, well-being and diversity.

For businesses that are ready to level the playing field in order to honour this aspect of diversity for true inclusion, she outlines her 3-step process to reduce and ultimately eliminate this bias and its negative consequences. She urges organisations to take positive action and encourages introverts to own their strengths and step into their power.

More about her work with individuals and organisations can be found at www.flourishingintroverts.com Joanna Rawbone MSc is a lifelong learner filled with curiosity, the prospect of possibility and gratitude. She is the founder of Scintillo Ltd, an Ashford based training & coaching consultancy established in 2004. With a loyal international client list, she enables people to set themselves free from their limiting beliefs, own their natural talents and optimise potential.

She chose to apply for TEDx Folkestone as her Reimagined Future is one where bias is removed so that the skills and talents associated with introversion are valued as highly as those of extraversion. Joanna is a wife, step-mother, step-grandmother and flourishing introvert. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at

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