What is an Introvert Really?

What is an Introvert Really?

November 5, 2025

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What is an Introvert Really?

November 5, 2025

What is an Introvert Really?
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The Art of Value Whispering podcast

Redefining Introversion: Build a Business That Fits Your Energy and Strengths

Many introverts build businesses that quietly defy expectations.

They achieve success without shouting louder, by leaning into their strengths: calm focus, deep listening, thoughtful communication and meaningful connection.

Yet so many are told that success requires being more visible, more confident, or more outgoing, as if their natural way of working isn’t enough.

In this episode of The Art of Value Whispering podcast, I explore why introversion isn’t a limitation to overcome but an energy to understand.

You’ll learn how to stop trying to fit into labels so you can design a business that supports how you naturally work best, and communicate your value in ways that feel clear and confident.

This idea — of expressing your true value in ways that feel natural and energizing — is also what I’ll be diving into more deeply in my upcoming Magnetic Messaging Masterclass.

It’s where I’ll show you how to attract the right clients by using words that truly reflect who you are, so your marketing starts to work with your energy, not against it.

Join me in this episode to learn how to grow your business in a way that feels aligned with who you are — and turns your quiet strengths into your greatest advantage.


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“There’s no one way to be an introvert — only your way. The more you honour that, the more your business starts to flow.” – Melitta Campbell

There No Such Thing as a ‘Classic Introvert’

We often think of introversion as a fixed personality type: quiet, reserved, passive and thoughtful.

But Carl Jung, who first defined introversion and extroversion, described it as a spectrum, not a box.

You’re not 100% introverted or extroverted. You move along the scale depending on your situation, your environment and your energy.

That means there’s no single definition of what it means to be an introvert in business. Your introversion will look different from mine. It can be shaped by your background, experiences, vision and goals.

Once you understand that, you can stop trying to fit into labels and start creating success in a way that fits you.


Design a Business That Fits You

If there’s no one version of an introvert, it follows that there’s also no one version of success.

Ask yourself:

  • What situations bring out the best in me?

  • Which parts of my business give me energy?

  • Which situations drain it, and how can I adapt or recover from them?

The question isn’t, “How can I become more extroverted?”

It’s, “How can I do more of what helps me thrive?”

When you design your business around your energy, everything starts to feel lighter. You make better decisions. You attract better clients. And you build steady, meaningful momentum.


 “You don’t need to be louder to stand out — you need to resonate deeper. And that requires you to be yourself.” – Melitta Campbell


Communicating Your Value is Everything

Whether you’re networking, podcasting, speaking, or running workshops — business growth always comes down to one skill: being able to clearly and confidently communicate your value.

When you can express the difference you make and why it matters, everything else gets easier: your marketing, your sales and your growth.

But when that message is unclear, even the best offers can go unnoticed.

For introverts, communicating value is also about energy. You can connect powerfully — but it takes focus. So your messaging needs to do some of the heavy lifting for you.

That’s the magic of Magnetic Messaging. When your words truly reflect your value and resonate with the right people, you don’t have to shout louder or do more. Every post, appearance, and conversation works harder for you.

Use Your Energy Wisely

Introverts can lead, speak, and connect beautifully — but it costs energy. That’s why alignment matters.

When your marketing reflects your value and feels natural, it doesn’t drain you.


You can do less and achieve more because your efforts attract the right people and opportunities.

Success becomes sustainable when your business honours your energy, your strengths, and your differences.

A Final Thought to Reflect On

Wherever you fall on the introvert–extrovert spectrum, remember: success doesn’t depend on becoming someone else.

It depends on understanding who you are and communicating your value in ways that feel authentic and energizing.

So instead of asking,“How can I be more confident or visible?” try asking, “What helps me show up as my best self, and how can I do more of that?”

Because that’s where your confidence, connection and growth begin.

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About Your Host, Melitta Campbell

Melitta Campbell is an award-winning business coach, TEDx speaker, author of A Shy Girl’s Guide to Networking and founder of The Value Whispering Circle.

Through her Value WhisperingTM Blueprint, she helps introverted female entrepreneurs build quietly impactful businesses that grow through clarity, trust, and alignment.

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