The Power of Introverts

Lottery entry opens January 9 and closes January 16. Regular registration opens January 15.
Dates: October 2 - November 6, 2024
Meets: W from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
 Location: Osher Online
Cost:  $75.00
Date Day Time
10/02/2024Wednesday5 PM to 6:30 PM
10/09/2024Wednesday5 PM to 6:30 PM
10/16/2024Wednesday5 PM to 6:30 PM
10/23/2024Wednesday5 PM to 6:30 PM
10/30/2024Wednesday5 PM to 6:30 PM
11/06/2024Wednesday5 PM to 6:30 PM

Please note: This course program requires membership in a 2024-2025 OLLI at MSU Membership

Description

This program will not be recorded.

Introverts are hermits. Introverts don't like people. Introverts can't hold a conversation. These are some myths associated with introversion, the highly misunderstood personality type. In a society where the most extroverted are celebrated and rewarded, how do introverts fit in? For those who acknowledge and embrace their introversion, they know how to create a space for themselves. For those who are masquerading as extroverts, they are exhausted because they haven't mastered how to be their true, authentic selves. For others, they don't even realize they are introverts because of the stigma attached to the word - who wants to be associated with such negative descriptions? In this course, we will unpack this together and discuss the power of introverts, the beautiful balance of relationships with extroverts, how we support and honor both personality types and much more.

Scholarship

Apply for a needs-based scholarship to take this offering.

Meet the Instructor

Fee:  $75.00

Osher Online

This is a real-time (live) online class that meets at the specified day(s)/time(s) listed.

Jeri Bingham

Jeri Bingham is an introvert advocate, strategist and the founder of HushLoudly: Introverts Redefined, an award-winning WGN Radio podcast and brand. Dedicated to amplifying the voices of introverts in a world that celebrates and rewards the most extroverted, Bingham is on a mission to empower, through education and understanding, the most ill-defined, misunderstood personality type. Bingham is an adjunct lecturer for Northwestern University and frequently speaks about introversion at universities and companies. She has been featured in The Chicago Tribune, Cosmo UK, Color Magazine, WGN Radio Chicago and the Myers-Briggs Company Podcast. She is a contributing writer for the Myers-Briggs Magazine and Rolling Out magazine. Her Myers-Briggs articles include "Inclusivity Includes Black Introverts" and "Be a Champion for All, Including Your Introverts." Bingham is a higher education administrator and marketing communications executive who has served in lead accountability positions in academia and non-profits for more than 25 years.
Date Day Time Location
10/02/2024Wednesday5 PM to 6:30 PM Osher Online
10/09/2024Wednesday5 PM to 6:30 PM Osher Online
10/16/2024Wednesday5 PM to 6:30 PM Osher Online
10/23/2024Wednesday5 PM to 6:30 PM Osher Online
10/30/2024Wednesday5 PM to 6:30 PM Osher Online
11/06/2024Wednesday5 PM to 6:30 PM Osher Online