I grew up introverted and spoke less confidently in the midst of some friends and family. I say “some” because I quickly realized that I was extroverted around some other people (around some friends and a couple of teachers-especially when participating in school activities). I guess I was what some would call an ambivert. An ambivert is a person with both introvert and extrovert qualities, but I digress.
On the whole, I did not grow up with a lot of confidence-boosting from the people close to me, which contributed to that part of me which was tight-lipped and timid. I wouldn’t speak up in the midst of some people, would barely give a full sentence in response when I was asked a question, and if I did talk my voice would give me away – my lack of confidence in those circles permeated through my voice. Ironically, I was a chatter box in the midst of some other groups of people; clearly the traits of an ambivert.
Notwithstanding those limitations, I knew I was not inherently shy or timid so I decided to change. By intentionally taking some steps from the time I was in Junior Secondary School, I became more confident and outspoken. I have since gone to work in media and communications with both an undergraduate and masters degree in communication studies.
In my adult life, I have witnessed some shy people transform to become confident communicators, and as someone who has a zero to hero story in achieving this, I share with you some of the key tips that have helped me which will be useful for your own transformation.
Whether you are thinking about how to get rid of shyness, how to not be shy or how to be less shy, I have prepared two important resources for you; the first is a video I have made on how to stop being shy and communicate confidently and the second is the Confident Communicator Guide to guide you on your journey to get rid of shyness and communicate with confidence.
Watch the video below where I share some useful pointers on how to become more confident especially with improving your communication and conversation skills. Click here or the image below to watch.
Let me know in the comments section of the video how your journey with overcoming shyness has been, and which of these recommendations work for you.
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