I understand showing up in general is difficult for Introverts and possibly more challenging for highly sensitive Introverts.  I also know we are navigating uncharted waters and most everything feels different.  Change in and of itself is challenging.  When it’s thrown against us as if we crashed suddenly into a brick wall . . . “What can we do to survive??”

Participating or showing up on Zoom Calls or in Social Media Groups is a great way to keep your name in front of others.  Zoom Calls and Groups are a great way for Introverts to connect with others.  The benefits are numerous.

Benefits of Showing Up on Zoom Calls and Social Media Groups

  • One can participate from the privacy of their home.
  • Group tends to be smaller.
  • Connections happen naturally through conversation.
  • Opportunity to get to know others on a deeper level.
  • Easy to share resources.
  • Can post in the Chat.
  • Can save the Chat to your computer or device.
  • Some Chambers and Organizations have opened their online gatherings to non-members.
  • There may be no cost to participate.

People buy from people they know, like and trust.

Zoom is User Friendly

  • One can call or log on.
  • One can use computer audio.  No special equipment is necessary.
  • Video is optional.
  • One can upload a photo instead of showing video.
  • If one’s device or computer is compatible, one can customize their background.
  • Can post in the Chat.
  • Can save the Chat to your computer or device.

Friday, March 13, I had everything in place to hold West Valley Women’s March 18 SW Valley Breakfast at a new location.  By Sunday night everything changed.  I can’t count how many times I pivoted.  Long story short, the event was online using Zoom.

Yes, fewer people attended.  However, the benefits outweighed lesser attendance!  Our speaker shared the leadership topic as if she was speaking live.  We all gained value.  The attendees had the opportunity to connect, engage and share.

“Lisa, this was wonderful.  Thank you for not cancelling.”  “Everything else this week cancelled.  I am so glad you didn’t cancel.”

The result.  West Valley Women ONLINE Conversation & Connections was born, and the first session was held the following week.  Now, West Valley Women ONLINE Conversation & Connections is held twice weekly.  Visit West Valley Women’s Facebook page to learn more.

ONLINE Conversation & Connections is an excellent way for me to help my community stay connected.  We’ve shared resources and creative ways to try to do business.  We’ve gotten to know each other on a deeper personal level.  We begin by sharing one thing that is going well.  That one thing can be something simple, something that puts a smile on our face. 

Beginning next month, West Valley Women’s scheduled programming for the monthly luncheons and quarterly breakfasts will be held online until we can meet in person.  West Valley Women ONLINE Conversation & Connections will continue to meet twice weekly until we can meet in person.  Once we can meet in person, the online gatherings will be held monthly.

Facilitating online gatherings is an excellent way for me to help my community stay connected. 

Attending online gatherings or participating in Facebook, LinkedIn or other social media groups is an excellent way for you to connect with your audience. 

I encourage you to select one or two meetings that feel good to you and be open to new opportunities.