How to Push Past Shyness

Amy B: I think for me at times it is because I want to like approach my shyness head on and I want to do the things that make me uncomfortable. So when they do speak up and say something that's really helpful or valuable of making sure to comment on that. Yeah, and acknowledge that. And call it out in front of other people so that they know they're going to be rewarded for taking those risks even though they're uncomfortable. "I'm going to ask Emily a question directly and I'm going to put you on the spot," she says. 'It feels good to know that you value my opinion and you value my input'