Hannah Butcher explores the way that introverts can survive in the digital marketing industry, especially when they need to manage a team or work in an open plan office. There are tips for managers who have an introvert on their team too!

1. Hannah Butcher
Melt Content
How to survive being an introvert in
a LOUD industry
@HannahFButcher
http://www.slideshare.net/meltcontent

2. I never put my hand up to
answer questions at school,
and I never thought I’d
present at a conference.
@HannahFButcher

3. Me,
age 10
My sister,
age 12
The story starts in 1999…

4. Me,
age 10
My sister,
age 12
…with comments on my
school report cards

5. “Hannah is a good
listener but
sometimes
needs
encouragement
to join in.”
- Ms Goldberg, year 5 teacher
@HannahFButcher
Year 5

6. @HannahFButcher
“Hannah is being
encouraged to
participate
more during class
discussions.”
- Mrs Burton, grade 7 teacher
Grade 7

7. - Ms Dallas, grade 10 teacher
“Needs to
participate
more in class
discussions.”
@HannahFButcher
Grade 10

8. - Ms Schwartz, grade 12 teacher
“She should
participate
actively to show
understanding of
course concepts.”
@HannahFButcher
Grade 12

9. Sorry teachers, but I am
an introvert.
@HannahFButcher

10. But… I ended up doing this!
@HannahFButcher

11. https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog
/fulfillment-any-age/201403/nine-
signs-you-re-really-introvert
Are you an introvert?
Susan Krauss Whitbourne, Ph.D

12. You enjoy having time to
yourself.
1)
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13. Your best thinking occurs when
you’re by yourself.
2)
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14. You lead best when others are
self-starters.
3)
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15. You’re the last to raise your
hand when someone asks for
something from a group.
4)
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16. Other people ask you your
opinion.
5)
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17. You often wear headphones
when you’re in a public situation.
6)
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18. You prefer not to engage with
people who seem angry or upset.
7)
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19. You receive more calls, texts, and
emails than you make, unless
you have no choice.
8)
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20. You don’t initiate small talk
with salespeople or others with
whom you have casual contact.
9)
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21. Take an introvert quiz
www.quietrev.com
www.psychologies.co.uk
www.16personalities.com @HannahFButcher

22. www.quietrev.com
“Sometimes it helps to be a pretend-
extrovert. There is always time to be
quiet later.”
www.16personalities.com
“Active teamwork is not ideal for
people with the INTJ personality type.”

23. The introvert struggle
http://www.quietrev.com/6-
illustrations-that-show-what-its-like-
in-an-introverts-head/ @HannahFButcher

24. We’re “quiet” or “shy”1)
“Introverts have an active dialogue
with themselves and usually walk
around with many thoughts in
their minds.”
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25. We’re “anti-social”2)
“Introverts’ brains run on an energy-
conserving nervous system.”
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26. We’re slow to contribute thoughts3)
“Introverts have a longer neural
pathway for processing stimuli.”
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27. Common thoughts and misconceptions
Working in digital
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28. Everyone is
so
confident
at the bar
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29. You’ve got
to shout to
be heard
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30. There are
only a few
people
qualified to
share ideas
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31. Don’t let your introverted nature hold you back!
Overcoming the struggle
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32. Find the right opportunities1)
Don’t be afraid to ask if you want to do
something different or new. Speaking?
Writing? It’s all possible.
@HannahFButcher

33. Get more comfortable2)
If you want to work on being more
expressive or comfortable in crowds,
join an acting class or improv group.
@HannahFButcher

34. Find others like you3)
Introverts forever feel trapped in an
extraverted society, but there are
MANY of us out there. Connect in
your own way.
@HannahFButcher

35. Don’t feel the pressure4)
Why is it that we hate to say no? It’s
OK to turn down an invite. It’s also fine
to leave early if you want.
@HannahFButcher

36. Be yourself5)
Remember: It doesn’t matter how
many followers you have on Twitter, or
how many people know your name in
the industry.
@HannahFButcher

37. Do you have an introvert in your team?
Managing an introvert
@HannahFButcher

38. What you need to understand
about introverts…
@HannahFButcher
http://introvertspring.com
/what-is-an-introvert/

39. Working environment
1)
Many introverts
hate talking
on the phone
Introverts
prefer deep
conversations
over small
talk
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40. Many introverts
love structure
Introverts tend to
write better
than they speak
Skills
2)
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41. Some
introverts have
a tendency
to overthink
Personality
3)
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42. Tips for managing an
introvert…
@HannahFButcher
https://www.officevibe.com
/blog/manage-introverted-
employees

43. Give them time
1)
Introverts spend
time reflecting
which makes
them more
creative, and
helps them to
make smarter
decisions
@HannahFButcher

44. If you just show up
at their desk or
catch them by
surprise, they
likely won’t
give you their
best answer
No, really do!
2)
@HannahFButcher

45. They like preparation
3)
If you are
organising a
meeting (1-2-1 is
best!), give
them an
agenda the day
before

46. Quiet areas or
the potential to
work from
home a day or
two each week can
be very helpful
Try and be flexible
4)
@HannahFButcher

47. Don’t assume
5)
Being quiet
doesn’t mean
that your team
member is less
engaged than
others, or in a bad
mood
@HannahFButcher

48. https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/
278034
Managing as an introvert
@HannahFButcher

49. Be proud!
1)
Own your
introversion
You don't have
to pretend to
be extrovert
in order to have
charisma
@HannahFButcher

50. Set up a quiet
room at work
Find the right time
of day to restore
yourself
Work smart
2)
@HannahFButcher

51. Stay energised
3)
Work where you
feel the most
stimulated
Take mini-
breaks: walk
around the block
or listen to some
music

52. Organise 1-2-1
meetings
Realise your
potential to
genuinely
connect with
others
Be your best socially
4)
@HannahFButcher

53. Do what you do best
5)
You are more
likely to
encourage
your employees
to run with ideas
You are a
strategic
thinker and
great listener

54. Thanks for listening
Reach me here: @HannahFButcher
@HannahFButcher