Learn the best personal branding tips for introverts focuses on knowing your North Star, and answering a few questions. According to Myers-Briggs, your dominant trait is the one you rely on most. Merriam-Webster defines dominant as commanding, controlling, or prevailing over all others. When you rethink your dominant trait as your North Star it brings about a more positive, spiritual mindset. This trait acts as a guiding light, offering direction and clarity for your personal brand and business ventures. This concept of the North Star is central to spiritual personality typing, serving as a beacon of inspiration and guidance in your professional journey.
#Journal Prompt: Answer these three questions to begin unraveling your personal brand:
Who you are?
What you do?
Why it matters?
Ponder these questions. And ask yourself does the idea of building and promoting your personal brand and stepping out into the world feel overwhelming? Many assume introverts shy away from the spotlight, but the reality is both introverts and extroverts need to understand themselves. We all grapple with vulnerabilities and insecurities—concerns about being liked, judged, or truly understood. This is precisely why I doggedly preach knowing your true self. When you achieve this level of self-awareness, the fears of being seen, judged, or misunderstood often diminish significantly.
Why? Because you’ve answered the questions above. You’ve done the work. You understand your true self – what makes you, REAL! You feel comfortable being you. Isn’t that what most of us want to show up being authentic, and not losing ourselves in another’s narrative.
Learn The Best Personal Branding Tips For Introverts
As introverts you possess unique strengths that can turn branding into a superpower rather than a chore. In this blog, we’ll explore how to leverage your introverted qualities, navigate your Myers-Briggs type and rely on spiritual practices that elevates your brand from ordinary to extra-ordinary!
Breathe. You got this! And if the spirit moves you here’s my YouTube short on the topic.
Martha Graham, ISFP (The Abstract Traveler*) who reshaped dancing with her iconic Graham Style, “There is a vitality, a life force…that is translated through you into action, and because there is only one of you in all of time, this expression is unique.
My best tip: Are you creating from external consumption or internal innovation?
Let me explain:
When you create from within, you step into the realm of Divine Intelligence, a high state of consciousness. You don’t rely on what everyone else is doing, your trust your gut, and let it lead, even when it doesn’t make sense. These instincts come from your higher identity, your wisdom keeper, it ALWAYS aligns with your higher purpose.
When you just reach out into the external world and grab a hold of what someone else’s narrative, expectation, social conditioning you are relying on what “something” or what “someone” else is saying what’s right for you. You must stop and think; how does this applies to your “authentic brand values, vision and mission”. Then feel into the answer. If it feels good, you’re at the green light. Does it feels off; then your at the red light. When you build brand from red light decisions, trust me it will be unfulfilling, without purpose and you’ll feel empty.
Ask yourself this: How can you teach without fully learning something for yourself?
Example: It’s like having a tour guide show you all the highlights of a city, but you never actually explore or understand the local culture as you’ve been siloed into their experience of a place!
#journal pompt
When making a decision, the goal is to feel good about it and see if the decision progresses your forward. If yes, this is your green light choice. Or are you moving away from your soul’s intended path if the decision causes anxiety or complicates things. Herd mentality is typically to blame for choosing this red light decision. Think differently. You’re endlessly creative than this… Study your decision making skills. Are there more red lights or green lights?
Best Personal Branding Tips: Your Personality Perks
Perks: Your Myers-Briggs® personality perks highlight the positive traits and skills that each personality type brings to life: leadership, creativity, problem-solving, or empathy.
Introverts bring a variety of strengths and benefits to their personal brand which has a positive effect on those they interact with. Here’s just a few ways you light up the world:
Introspective: Introverts are deep thoughtful evaluators. This translates into being a personal brand that understands. Most often introverts don’t worry about the latest trends. It typifies a genuine brand. One that resonates powerfully with your audience. An additional benefit of your insightful and careful consideration is you can translate your ideas and concepts into well-crafted content that showcases your expertise.
Spirit-Led Tip: What’s often prescribed as best practices isn’t necessarily true for you (consumptive creativity). Be discerning as to what the “so-called experts” say you should do. Trust your gut instincts, your soul whisperings. This is your higher identity guiding you in the right direction. It always knows best. Always!
Listening Skills: Most introverts are fabulous listeners, which makes you more aware of your audience’s needs and preferences. This allows you to tailor your messaging and create content that addresses their pain points and interests.
Spirit-Led Tip: If you’re not teaching, leading, coaching from your true self, can you honestly believe you’ve identified the correct pain points? When you have experienced, healed and learned from life’s challenges you now comprehend real pain points. Your real word experience is wisdom gained so your words are spirit-led – wise and uber beneficial. This is what it means to be authentic.
Inward Focused: As an introvert you’re naturally inwardly focused, so a lot of things remain unsaid, yet you really “see and feel” what’s going on in the world. This is a powerful gift and gives rise to vivid imaginations which are expressed aesthetically through; art, writing, hand-crafting, design…
Spirit-Led Tip: An inner focus allows you to commune more frequently and more often feel with your soul–higher-conscious self–the Divine spark within. Here again, your listening skills allow you to tune into the soft whispers of Source! Very empowering!
Best Personal Branding Tips: Your Personality Triggers
Triggers: Carl Jung’s early 20th-century theories, particularly his concepts of the “dark shadow” and “golden shadow,” explain that triggers stem from projected aspects of ourselves, past versions, and unresolved wounds. According to his psychoanalytic perspective, triggers represent parts of ourselves that we may want to reject, deny, or avoid. To fully embody your your gifts be mindful of your triggers. They offer valuable lessons. Seeds for personal growth
- Overstimulation: Networking, constant social media interactions; taking what online trolls say personally will lead to burnout and overwhelm.
Spirit-Led Tip: Be aware of the time you spend online. Instead, take more time for daily spiritual practices; meditation, yoga, crafting, journaling…You need to recharge and bring yourself back to what you do best: inward reflection and stillness.
- Set Boundaries: Avoid social fatigue online or in person. Don’t over schedule create a balanced schedule that includes both online and offline activities, allowing for recovery time.,
Spirit-Led Tip: If you miss a post, oh well. Trust what your gut is telling you. If it feels good, proceed, if not take a break. When we work in states of negativity, trust me, that energy is felt by all those who read it. The goal is to feel good about what you’re doing. If you don’t, why are you doing it? A great journal prompt question!
You have to be unique and different and shine in your own way. Lady Gaga, ISFP (The Abstract Traveler*) – singer, songwriter
Learn The Best Personal Branding Tips For Introverts
Wondering what your USP (unique soul-potential) is?
Are you attracting the wrong clientele?
Trying to figure out your ‘Why” before you even understand your “YOU”?
We’ve been taught to rely on our logical minds believing the external world holds are the answers?
Having you embraced this belief for most of your life? How’s it working? Are you happy? Jumping out of bed every day saying yes, I’m living a wonderful life?
What You Need to Know if You Desire A Robust Soul-fed Enterprise
Start by connecting your physical self with your soul to build a profound, loving relationship with your true essence. This involves embracing all aspects of yourself—both strengths and flaws.
Many people are conditioned to chase after more, playing a game of perpetual dissatisfaction. Instead, I encourage you to adopt a different mindset.
Through my own transformative experiences, I’ve learned that my purpose is to recognize myself as a small yet powerful Divine spark of the greater I AM. Embrace your role as a seeker of truth, tapping into the source of all wisdom, creativity, love, joy, imagination, kindness, compassion, and empathy.
To achieve this, look inward for your answers. Trust in the Divine spark within you and the Source of all that IS. This inner guidance will lead you to your unique genius, boundless creativity, and the true meaning of life: the evolution of your higher self beyond ego.
Challenges will arise, but the empowered version of yourself will guide you toward a meaningful path. This alignment of heart and soul will help you discover and define your career path and your Unique Soul’s Potential (USP).
Three Journal Prompts To Get the Ball Rolling
- Meditate and ask yourself Dear Divine, please show me?
- What makes you excited?
- How Well Do You Understand Your North Star? Based on spiritual personality typing, I’ve reshaped what traditionalists call your “dominant trait” to resee it as your North Star. This prominent, primary trait is a symbolic representation of a guiding light in your life. Just like the North Star. Discussion below.
The urge to find the real facts is destructive only to people or systems (friendships, family dynamics, political dynasties) that are based on lies. The truth can scare you half to death, but it’s never as destructive as deception.” ― Martha N. Beck, Finding Your Own North Star: Claiming the Life You Were Meant to Live – INFJ (The Insightful Traveler *).
Introverts: Tap Into Your North Star Superpowers for Branding
As an introvert, you possess traits that are uniquely yours. It’s helpful to be aware of your Myers-Briggs type. It will give you valuable insights into how you can use your strengths, and become aware of your weaknesses to build an authentic personal brand.
Spirit-fed tip: A lesson I learned navigating my life tsunami: before you look outward for answers –which often leads to fulfilling another’s narrative or unfairly judging yourself– focus on your innate strength and look within. No matter what anybody says!
Among the traits to look for are:
- Reflective
- Empathetic
- Focused
- Authentic
- Intuitive
- Creative
- Analytical
- Imaginative
- Soft spoken
- Fabulous listeners…
The symbolism of the North Star extends beyond navigation and exploration. It has long been viewed as a spiritual compass, guiding individuals on their journey towards enlightenment and self-discovery. Nina Zapala, ENTP, (The Curious Traveler*) find additional thoughts on your North Star– which I have opinionated within each chapter archetypes – in my debut Unpack Your Personality: Let Your Inner Guide Be Your Travel Guide. Grab your copy here.
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Remember, metaphorically speaking, your North Star acts as a guide towards a higher purpose or calling. It’s a fixed destination that you can depend on in your life as the world changes around you. Very important in the chaotic world we live in today.
Active Types (ISTP)
Introverted Sensing (Si) is your North Star: Active types imbue two critical spiritual-fed traits; simplicity and focus. Knowing that life should be simple helps you let go of the drama, and over complicated situations and people. Your ability to focus is also a beautiful strength, and has the ability “be the unexpected”.
The superpowers you possess can be found in: Steve Jobs, founder of Apple, Dalai Lama XIV, Melania Trump, former first lady, Taylor Swift, singer songwriter, Harrison Ford, actor.
Abstract Type (ISFP)
Introverted Feeling (Fi) is your North Star: Abstract types have a wonderful way of understanding another’s actions, even when they don’t agree. You tend to be self-effacing, extremely talented aesthetically; in fashion, art, songwriter, technology… Incredible gifts especially when you partner them with your soul’s vision.
Others with your superpowers: Former first lady Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis; Jonathan Ive, Apple designer, Thich Nhat Hanh, Buddhist master; Michael Jackson, and Prince, singer-songwriters extraordinaire; Audrey Hepburn, actor, Lady Gaga singer/songwriter…
Grounded Type ( ISTJ)
Introverted Sensing (Si) is your North Star: Grounded types notice hiccups and oversights others often miss, which comes about because of your extreme thoroughness. You’re in it for the long term, meaning; fads and trends aren’t part of your long-term strategies. You go the extra mile to do what’s right rather than take a shortcut and be wrong. These gifts become more extraordinary when you align (Si) with the Source within and let it lead your life.
These individuals share your superpowers: George Washington, US president & general; Jeff Bezos, Amazon, Natalie Portman, actor; Warren Buffet; super-investor, author…
Kindly Type (ISFJ)
Introverted Sensing (Si) is your North Star: Kindly types are extremely thoughtful and respectful of others and have an innate way of encouraging cooperation. You tend to utilize a rich inner world of non-verbal impressions (soul self presenting itself), regularly “just knowing” when something is right. When you trust these non-verbal impressions you can change the world!
Individuals who share your superpowers: Rosa Parks, civil rights leader: Mother Thresea, nun/ charity worker; Halle Berry, actor; Gywneth Paltrow, Goop Founder, actor; 50 Cent, rapper…
I honestly have no interest in celebrity whatsoever. If anything, I always cringe at it because it takes away from what I am. – Jude Law, INFP (The Seeking Traveler *) Actor.
The Best Personal Branding Tips For Intuitive Intuitive Types (NFs & NPs)
Insightful Type (INFJ)
Introverted Intuition is your North Star: Insightful types are truthsayers. You have an innate ability to figure out people, often more than they know themselves. One of your most precious gifts is to bring light into the darkness. When you align your North Star with the energies of your soul you become the lighthouse!
Others with your superpowers: Carl Gustav Jung, psychology and Jungian archetypes; Mahatma Gandhi, independence of India; Kate Blanchett, actor; Michelle Pfeiffer: actor,
Seeking Type (INFP)
Introverted feeling (Fi) is your North Star: Seeking types thrive when they give rise to their individuality. You are discerning. Not necessarily concerned with what another’s desire, but by being true to your own aesthetic self. In your mind, what else is there? A powerful gift that allows you to emote, design, write, paint, sing, and act. Work in a highly genuine capacity.
Your superpowers reflected in: Shakespeare, playwright, J.J.R. Tolkien, Lord of the Rings, J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter; C.S. Lewis, Chronicles of Narnia, Jim Morrison, The Doors, Kurt Cobain, Nirvana
The Inventive Type (INTJ)
Introverted Intuition (Ni) is your North Star: Inventive types have a fiery intellect, normal is not in your vocabulary. You tend to be iconoclastic, and push for changes you feel need to happen in intense and monomaniacal ways that others may find offensive. Change is often seen in this capacity. Yet without change where would we be?
Those who share your superpowers: Issac Newton, Physicists; Anne Rand, author, Atlas Shrugged; Elon Musk, X and founder of SpaceX; Ashley Olsen, actor and fashion designer…
The Ingenious Type (INTP)
Introverted Thinking (Ti) is your North Star: Ingenious types have an innate way of meticulously seeing things in regards to precise implications and analyses. This is done in playful ways. For you it’s not about the end results, it’s the pure joy of exploring new things and learning. As a life-long learner and teetering on genius you are an asset to any business. Very true when you let your inner-soulful, wise guide lead your life.
Individuals who share your superpowers: Abraham Lincoln, US President, Albert Einstein, physicist, Larry Page & Sergey Brin, Google Founders; Sigourney Weaver, actor…
Hope You Enjoyed Introverts: Learn The Best Personal Branding Tips For Introverts
I believe building a personal brand as an introvert involves fully embodying the philosophy that you are a physical being having a spiritual experience. When you realize your soul has a plan for this lifetime and it involves the innate traits of your personality type, your personal brand becomes untouchable. You consistently make and take actions based on your higher conscious self. The game of the ego; wanting more – attention, accolades, wealth, stuff – no longer suffocates your real, high identity; the true self.
It all starts by fully embracing your Myers-Briggs type; the good, bad and the ugly. Notice I didn’t say the Gifs, stereotyping and horrific 1×1 squares! Those are external suggestions that have nothing to do with you. Another example of ego-fed false beliefs.
By embracing your extra-ordinary introverted qualities and focusing on your true self you can transform your personal brand into a powerhouse, unlike any other. Remember, your introverted superpowers are your greatest asset. The embodiment of your personal brand.
I know this to be true because this is precisely how it works in my life. Book a guided session to learn more about your personality’s superpowers.
The Intention Behind Spiritual Personality Typing
It’s always my intention to help you think differently about yourself. To inspire you to show up in the world better than you were the day before. Every day is a gift. You’re a gift. A gift with great potential and purpose; without limitation.
I believe it’s why the Universe assigned you a distinct personality type. The traits you possess support your soul’s expression into your own reality and inspire your daily actions.
Think of your soul as scared and brilliant — the wise, higher conscious you.
Did you know your soul is one-of-a-kind, and it gives rise to the voice of your personality type?
You’re here to remember who you really are, and share your Divine gifts with the world.
What I know now. After a ten-year life tsunami, coupled with years of reflection and learning, I realize on a soul level that spirituality doesn’t come in a gorgeously wrapped pre-labeled box. It comes from your soul— where the Divine spark within you takes up residence. Remember, your spiritually guided self, impacts and influences your personality; just like it influences your approach to life; career, relationships, parenting, travel…
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* To learn more about these types read about them in my debut book.
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