Who Are We Leaving Out In Learning?
Iâve been quietly celebrating a new chapter - I recently started a certification in Team + Group coaching. Itâs a perfect next step in deepening my craft as someone who supports hybrid teams.
The learning? Rich and energizing.
The cohort? Lovely, engaged, and generous.
The pace? PhewâŠthatâs where things get tricky.
As an introvert, Iâm reminded - yet again - that many group learning environments are built with extroverts in mind.
The cohort is 20 people. Not huge on paper, but when youâre someone who processes internally, needs time to reflect before speaking, and thrives in calmer spacesâŠa 2-hour evening session filled with rapid breakout rooms can leave you depleted instead of inspired.
Itâs not about the people. Itâs about the pace. The format. The expectations that reward âthinking out loudâ over thoughtful pause.
And Iâm not alone. Many brilliant, deeply thoughtful humans - leaders, teammates, professionals - are quietly trying to keep up in spaces that werenât designed for how theyâre wired. Many of these incredible humans are my clients too.
Here are gentle reflections if you create or lead learning spaces:
đȘ·Â Pause and ask - are we designing for all styles, or just the loudest ones?
đȘ·Â What would change if we gave more time for reflectionâŠor reimagined how contribution happens?
The most powerful insights from your team might be the ones waiting for space to speak.
đ 2 Free Resources For You
Iâve created these practical tools to support how we learn and lead - especially for those of us who move at a quieter pace:
How Do I Learn Best? - a reflection guide to help you explore what fuels (or drains) your learning
Mini Reflection Guide: How Do I Learn Best?
Making Learning Inclusive for Introverts - a tip sheet for leaders, HR pros, and facilitators to create more thoughtful, inclusive learning spaces
Tip Sheet: Making Learning Inclusive for Introverts
I hope these support your growth - or help you better support someone on your team.
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Wishing you a peaceful and enjoyable weekend.
With care, Kris đž
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