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You Belong in the Room. An Introvert’s Guide to Enjoying Events #communicationskills #enjoyevents #introvertconfidence #networkingforintroverts #meaningfulconnections #socialconfidence Nov 04, 2026

Walking into an event where you know few people often brings a familiar worry. Who will you talk to? What will you say? If you are an introvert, the thought of introductions might leave you wanting to...

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Mark Aiston

Mark Aiston

Former Channel 10 & ABC Presenter

Former Channel 10 and ABC presenter. Recovery advocate. Someone who spent years as the person nobody knew how to reach — and who finally was reached. Seven years in recovery and founder of The Conversation.