Shy Society: The secret super-powers of shy people and why the world needs us
Shy people don’t need fixing. We don’t need to change who we are. But, in a world filled with noise and hot air, it’s time for us shy people to speak up and stop hiding. It seems like the world is set up so that you have to be loud and overly confident to succeed … and that’s just not us. So, we feel like success is out of reach. But that isn’t true! The world needs a mixture of personalities, perspectives, and skills to function. It’s time for us to speak up!
Talk Titles:
Shy Society: The secret super-powers of shy people and why the world needs us
I was living in the background of my life until i realised shyness isn’t shameful
Shycology: How to overcome the aspects of your shyness that are holding you back
Workplace Shycology: How your organisation can help your shy people to shine.
Harnessing the power of the silent minority. Shyness is a diversity and inclusion issue.
About Nadia
I know what it’s like to struggle with shyness.
For me, my shyness started because of my little voice – literally. I have a small voice that makes people mistake me for a kid when they ring me on the phone.
Sounding like a little kid has made me very self-conscious. But, rather than hide behind my insecurity, I figured out how to embrace my little voice, push past my fears, and tap into my hidden strengths.
Despite my nerves and shyness, I speak regularly at business and empowerment conferences, corporate events, women’s networking events and secondary schools in the UK, Canada, and the USA.
I‘ve also been featured in numerous publications – including the The Guardian, Marie Claire, The Independent and The Telegraph.
My speaking style is real, open, funny, and highly engaging. I give audiences of all ages gentle support and encouragement to coax them out of the shadows and steadily towards their goals.
Types of Engagements:
Radio and TV
Schools – Primary and Secondary
Universities
Large Organisations
The topic of shyness sits under the diversity and inclusion framework, focusing in particular on confidence-building, teamwork, collaboration, and equal opportunity.
Past Speaking Engagements:
ITV Lunchtime News
BBC Radio 4 Woman’s Hour
BBC Radio 4 Saturday Live
BBC Radio London
The Competition Markets Authority
The Bahrain Petroleum Company
School Speakers network (UK-wide)
Inspiring Females Conference 2019
Launch Lab Events (City University, London)
The CMA invited Nadia to deliver a talk on shyness in the workplace for one of its ‘Tea & Talk’ events which are part of its corporate wellbeing programme. She was a pleasure to work with. She discussed our requirements, offered helpful suggestions and was interested in how we planned to follow up the event. Her talk was informative, inspiring and entertaining, and she encouraged and facilitated audience participation really well.
Media Appearances
“Thank you for the great session today. As someone who struggles to speak to people (small groups and large ones) I found your talk really inspiring.”
“I love you so hard! You freakin’ rocked my world! Thank you for being you.”
“You are hilarious, genuine and smart! Your message was perfect today, thank you. I can’t wait to learn from from you. You changed my business today!”
“Nadia, your spirit warms my heart! Have you considered a career in stand up comedy? You’re hilarious and gifted and oh so wonderful! Thank for sharing and for being YOU. I am so drawn in. Your business inspires and empowers me.”
“You are just so cute and super honest and raw when you’re giving advice. It’s the perfect combination.”
“Nadia, your speaking is absolutely captivating!! So funny, so real, so powerful!”
“Nadia, I just adore you! Thanks for sharing your wisdom and for being so joyful and down to earth! It was a true pleasure to meet you and learn from you.”
“Nadia delighted me with her charming personality and her amazing sense of humour. She was absolutely fabulous at using her unique gifts to share her inspiring message and empowering women entrepreneurs to leverage that which makes them different to their advantage instead of seeing it as a weakness. Thumbs up!”
“I love how Nadia pushed us to go big by not playing small or comparing ourselves and instead to simply show up as our authentic self. Nadia was hilarious, relatable and genuinely authentic. She IS who you want to hire.”
“Little voice, big business! What a beautiful message to share with the world! Everyone needs to hear this message about embracing your uniqueness to create a life you love!”
“OMG! Nadia is so real, so funny, so vulnerable. Her stories are so inspiring and I’m ready to embrace my uniqueness and play bigger.”
“Inspiring story. Way to walk your talk. Powerful story of self discovery and turning your perceived challenges into your strength and power.”
“Nadia brought it!! She was hysterical, vulnerable, and real. Her personality is beautiful and she is genuinely a rare soul. Hire her to speak! XOXO”
“Extremely thought-provoking, really got me thinking about being myself, exactly the way I am. Great speaker, I love it!”
“Nadia is naturally humorous and speaks with great insight and sensitivity about her story. She encourages everyone to embrace their uniqueness as the key to success. Little voice, big business… Instead of letting her voice hold her back, she embraces it fully and it led her to success.”