Ezechie says that suggesting smaller meetings to your team can be helpful. When this isn’t possible, have smaller meetings with team members before larger ones to share your thoughts and ideas in more comfortable size groups.

“Networking is a key component of succeeding in your career and being an introvert shouldn’t mean you can’t do this effectively,” says Ezechie. “Develop your relationships with your colleagues by getting to know them in one-to-one meetings or in smaller groups. This can also be a great way of turning work colleagues into friends too.”

She emphasises the importance of remembering your organisation wants to know what you think, values your contributions and you are part of a team. “What you think and have to say is important so don’t let the fact you’re an introvert rob you or your team of the value you bring. Plan what you are going to say or the questions you are going to ask at meetings ahead of time. Then ask the question or make a comment.

“And there is always email. So, even if after preparing your contributions for a meeting you didn’t get a chance to speak or felt too overwhelmed in the moment, send your thoughts and comments to the team as a follow-up email. That thought or comment could be the game changer”

A career coach explains how to thrive at work as an introvert