Communication and confidence tools for shy people! Is your shyness holding you back from going after what you want? Are you tired of feeling like you aren't good enough? Do your self-limiting beliefs sabotage you from speaking up and owning your story? In Shy by Design, career coach and leadership and communications lecturer, Michael Thompson, shares his inspiring journey of moving from being riddled with self-doubt due to his shyness and debilitating stutter to becoming a sought-after career coach, university lecturer, and strategic communication advisor for leading business executives, entrepreneurs, and creators (despite still being shy, and at times, still stuttering). Packed with actionable strategies and heartfelt stories, this transformative book will revolutionize your relationships, help you embrace the blessing of being underestimated, and amplify your impact. Thompson's 12 principles will help shy people: Build confidence and strengthen communication skills through the power of being persistently curious. Create meaningful connections and foster a close-knit community that supports personal growth. Lead with quiet conviction and while cultivating a mindset that uplifts others on the climb toward success. The author's inspiring journey navigating the often loud world of sales and communication - while staying true to his shy nature - will ignite the courage of shy individuals to embrace their unique strengths. For recent graduates, seasoned executives, or anyone seeking personal growth, this empowering book will provide readers with the motivation and action steps to embrace shyness as the superpower that it is.
Michael Thompson is a career coach, leadership and communication lecturer at EAE Business School in Barcelona, Spain, and a strategic communication advisor to top business leaders around the globe. He is the author of many viral articles on Medium.com and his work has appeared in dozens of mainstream business and life publications from Business Insider and Fast Company, Thought Catalog, Inc., Forbes and Mamamia. When he's not working with students and clients to get their words to rise, he can be found exploring the Mediterranean with his wife and their two young boys in his adopted home of Palamos, Spain. Learn more about Michael and his work on his website at https: //mikethompsonblog.com/.
Uplifting and highly actionable, "Shy by Design" shows us that we don't need to be the loudest person in the room to influence others in meaningful ways. --Michelle Woo, award-winning journalist and former senior editor at Medium Among the myriad tales of individuals overcoming personal struggles, none provide the refreshing clarity and unconventional actionable steps found in this narrative. Within a few hours of reading Shy by Design, I took Thompson's unique insights to connect authentically, which not only led to personal growth but also a positive impact on others. --Benjamin Sledge, combat-wounded veteran and award-winning author of Where Cowards Go to Die Engaging and Actionable. Thompson's journey is very inspiring and the lessons he's learned about owning our story and building the right relationships are things we can all implement. If you're looking to live with more authenticity and purpose, read Shy by Design. --Kim Dabbs, author of You Belong Here and Global VP of ESG + Social Innovation at Steelcase Shy by Design cuts through the noise in our increasingly loud world and provides an action-driven roadmap to living life on our own terms. Thompson's story will stay with you for years to come while serving as a source of inspiration to summon the courage to bet on yourself. --Brian Pennie, PhD, award-winning author of Bonus Time, recovering heroin addict turned neuroscientist and motivational speaker An inspiring call-to-action for "quiet types," this book is a must-read for anyone who's ever felt overshadowed in our loud world. Thompson shows how thoughtfulness can be a competitive advantage and offers insight on turning supposed weaknesses into potent strengths. For anyone looking to harness their shy nature as a source of personal and professional power, this book is a game changer. --Melody Wilding, LMSW, executive coach and author of Trust Yourself: Stop Overthinking and Channel Your Emotions for Success at Work In Shy by Design, Michael Thompson provides a transformative guide for introverts. Thompson's wisdom on building meaningful connections and amplifying personal impact is game-changing. A must-read for those who feel their quiet nature is a disadvantage. --Darius Foroux, author of eight books, including Do It Today and The Stoic Path to Wealth
