Helping Quiet Professionals Achieve Extraordinary Career Growth While Avoiding Burnout

Steven Claes has spent +20 years helping companies build better workplace cultures. He serves as the Chief Human Resources Officer at Montea, a publicly traded company. Steven created The A+ Introvert to share actionable career growth strategies with his community of 145,000 professionals who want to lead without pretending to be someone else.

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Set Boundaries at Work Without Damaging Relationships

Jan 31, 2026

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10 min read

The exact scripts I've used (and coached others to use) that protect your energy without burning bridges.

Alone Time

How to Recover From Burnout Without Starting Over

Jan 24, 2026

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10 min read

Practical steps to rebuild your energy while staying in your role.

Career Growth

Why 'Just Push Through' Is Sabotaging Your Career

Jan 17, 2026

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9 min read

The hidden cost of grinding when your battery is at zero, and what to do instead.

Quiet Confidence

Public Speaking for Introverts Means Preparation Over Performance

Jan 10, 2026

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9 min read

Nine strategies to design powerful talks around your energy, not extroverted spontaneity.

Self Management

The Introvert's Post-Holiday Recovery Plan

Jan 3, 2026

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9 min read

Why deliberate rest is a strategic career move that protects your energy for Q1.

Helping Quiet Professionals Achieve Extraordinary Career Growth While Avoiding Burnout

Recent posts from The A+ Introvert

Set Boundaries at Work Without Damaging Relationships

How to Recover From Burnout Without Starting Over

Why 'Just Push Through' Is Sabotaging Your Career

Public Speaking for Introverts Means Preparation Over Performance

The Introvert's Post-Holiday Recovery Plan

The A+ Introvert by Steven Claes