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Public speakers and performers often appear effortless and extroverted, but the speaker underscores that this is a resourceful adaptation of their introverted nature. They mention requesting better lighting during talks to see their audience—facilitating a more personal connection—highlighting how conscious adjustments help manage their social energy efficiently.
Having a "big personality" does not necessarily equate to being extroverted; rather, it results from a controlled expression of inherent attributes. After all, the speaker admits to being "awkward" at times or needing caffeine to boost energy, and they acknowledge the danger of conflating social awkwardness with introversion.