Introvert Academy

As a child, I felt uncomfortable around new people and in new situations. I was extremely shy, which fueled my insecurity and eroded my self confidence. I wanted to be seen, heard and accepted, but I was also afraid of those things and lived much of my life in quiet desperation. By my teenage years, I experienced severe anxiety but didn’t know that’s what it was. After college, I followed my heart and joined the fire service. I found a sense of belonging for the first time and a higher purpose, but my anxiety would creep in and threaten my career every time I reached any level of success. This happened time and time again right up to my last dream job as an instructor for our provincial fire college, (and the only female.) I definitely needed self confidence then! I left that job to start my coaching business. The fire service was still a part of my life but so was anxiety, so I began studying body language and discovered simple ways to make myself appear and feel more confident. I became aware of things I did to try and stay small, and learned how to take up space. I learned about the brain/body connection, how they influence one another, and how I could use this understanding to my advantage. I started to control my nervous gestures and develop my presence, confidence and ability to connect with others and it changed my life. I’d always been a people watcher as an introvert but now I could see and understand so much more! If low self confidence, insecurity, anxiety or low self esteem are an issue for you, I get it. I've experienced all of those things. The good news is, I found a way through it and you can too. Jen xx