The Irresistible Introvert

Learn the tools to shed your mask of extroversion, develop your own magnetism, and reveal the true you.

One third to one half of Americans are introverts in a culture that celebrates—even enforces—an ideal of extroversion and a cult of personality. Political leaders are charismatic, celebrities bask in the spotlight, and authority figures are assertive. It is no surprise that a “quiet revolution” has begun to emerge among the “invisible” half of the population, asserting that they are just as powerful in their own unique ways.

The Irresistible Introvert embodies the spirit of this revival and breaks down the myth that charisma is reserved for extroverts only. This mini manifesto shows introverts how to master the art of quiet magnetism in a noisy world—no gregariousness required! Within these pages, you’ll discover how to shed the mask of extroversion and reveal a more compelling (and authentic) you. You’ll also learn how to:

As a “professional” charismatic introvert, author Michaela Chung demonstrates that you no longer have to forcefully push yourself outward into the world against your nature, but can rather magnetize people inward toward the true you. In the process, you’ll learn to embrace your “innie life” and discover potential you never knew you had.

Michaela Chung is the author of The Irresistible Introvert: Harness The Power of Quiet Charisma in a Loud World. Best known for her website Introvert Spring, which has over 100,000 monthly visitors, Michaela has been prolific in sharing her expertise and personal insights on the topic of introversion. She has written over 300 articles, launched three successful online courses, and created countless other resources designed to help introverts thrive in an extrovert-biased world. Her work has been featured in Life Hack, The Chicago Tribune, CBC Radio, Arnie Kozak’s The Everything Guide To The Introvert Edge, as well as Patricia Weber’s Communication Toolkit For Introverts.

"Chung celebrates the introvert’s natural magnetism, loyalty, intuition, and empathy … With public interest in introversion currently on the upswing, this is a useful all-purpose guide, particularly for younger readers who have not had the life experience to develop these skills on their own."
—Publishers Weekly

"A great morale-booster for introverts." —Library Journal

“Michaela Chung is the consummate matchmaker, setting you up to fall in love with your introverted nature.” —Laurie Helgoe, PhD, author of Introvert Power: Why Your Inner Life Is Your Hidden Strength.

"[Chung's] writing style . . . is as irresistible as the title promises. She truly is 'fluent in introvert speak.' If you find yourself held hostage by the simply misunderstood label 'introvert,' this book will heal that wound."
—Patricia Weber, speaker, coach, and author of Communication Toolkit for Introverts

"Chung is on a mission to convert the perception of introversion from the 'ugly little sister of extroversion' to a celebration of the richness of introverts’ quiet charisma. In The Irresistible Introvert, she offers tips and tricks to help introverts 'hopscotch through the madness and find our footing in solitude.' . . . A welcome addition to the burgeoning popular literature for and about introverts."
—Nancy Ancowitz, author of Self-Promotion for Introverts®

"There are many voices in the growing, and quiet, introvert revolution. Michaela Chung is one of the freshest and brightest. . . . Illuminating . . . an indispensable guide for our journeys."
—Arnie Kozak, author of The Awakened Introvert

"Compassionate and insightful, Chung provides introverts who feel upstaged and unappreciated by an extrovert-centric culture a path toward deeper understanding and appreciation of their own quiet nature, gifts, and the soft light they shine on the world."
—Sophia Dembling, author of The Introvert's Way

"Writing with warmth and empathy, Michaela Chung delivers an insightful guide to owning your introversion. The Irresistible Introvert is the book for anyone who’s ever thought they had to pretend to be an extrovert to get ahead. I wish I’d read this book years ago!"
—Jenn Granneman, founder of Introvert, Dear