Episode 5

There are No Ambiverts - with Jenn Turnham

Published on: 2nd May, 2022

One might assume that all Highly Sensitive People are introverts. In fact, only 70% of HSPs have this personality type. Years ago, I took a test to find out where I was on the continuum and was found to be in the middle, with a small shift towards extroversion. For years I have confidently referred to myself as an ambivert. I figured the remaining 30% would be split between extroverts and ambiverts.

Today, my guest threw that whole revelation out of the window. I must stand fully in my extroversion.

Jenn Turnham is on a mission to educate the world about the unique, brilliant, and often misunderstood, sub-section of the population known as Highly Sensitive Extroverts (HSP-Es), a group she believes possesses unique gifts that are in short supply in todayโ€™s world, and has powerful voices that need to be heard,

With her background in applied psychology (B. Psych, BWRT (Reg.), Jenn has been using her knowledge, training, and experience in helping people use the power of their minds to overcome challenges since 2008.  She now focuses on helping HSP-E women thrive in a world that currently doesnโ€™t quite understand them. 

I invite you to listen to find out more about:

00:04:52 What is a highly sensitive person extrovert

00:06:04 Traits of HSP introverts

00:06:48 Traits of HSP extroverts

00:08:23 Differences between introverts and extroverts

00:14:14 Introvert Men

00:18:07 HSP Extrovert Women

00:20:56 Overstimulation

00:25:27 Learning boundaries

00:27:17 Industrial Design

00:33:25 HSP Anthem

00:39:19 Ambiverts don't exist

LINKS

15-20% of the population are thought to be highly sensitive (according to HSP expert Dr. Elaine Aron), and around 20% of all people tend towards introversion

Dr. Elaine Aron

Azarias Restaurant

Dr. Kristin Neff

Heart by Imogen Brough

Amรฉlie

BOOKS

Quiet by Susan Cain

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Learn more about and follow Jenn Turnham:

Website: https://jennturnham.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennturnham/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/highlysensitiveextrovertswithjennt

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hspextrovertjennt/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCREuWnXx8GhR0y1a9roFGJQ

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This podcast is hosted by Clare Kumar. As a productivity catalyst, highly sensitive executive coach, and speaker, Clare cultivates sustainable performance in busy professionals so they can keep making rich contributions in all areas of life and achieve greater fulfillment. She inspires leaders, professionals, employees, and entrepreneurs to respect humanity and boost performance through marrying productivity and pleasure. After all, why shouldnโ€™t you have fun while getting things done? If you're a visual learner, please watch this episode on YouTube

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Productivity catalyst, highly sensitive executive coach, and speaker, Clare Kumar cultivates sustainable performance in busy professionals so they can keep making rich contributions in all areas of life and achieve greater fulfillment. She inspires leaders, professionals, employees and entrepreneurs to respect humanity and boost performance through marrying productivity and pleasure. After all, why shouldnโ€™t you have fun while getting things done? ย