Laurie Helgoe, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist, educator, and author, with a special interest in the relationship between personality and culture. She serves as an Associate Professor of Behavioral Sciences at the Ross University School of Medicine and is author of the critically acclaimed book, Introvert Power: Why Your Inner Life Is Your Hidden Strength, which is published in seven languages. Dr. Helgoe advocates for the widespread recognition that introversion is a natural disposition that, when respected, permits individuals to flourish creatively, work productively, and form enduring and meaningful relationships.
Dr. Helgoe’s newest book, Fragile Bully: Understanding Our Destructive Affair with Narcissism in the Age of Trump, explores the relationship between narcissism and American political and interpersonal discourse. She authors a blog for Psychology Today entitled Introvert Power: Food for the Inner Life and connects with readers through the Introvert Power and Fragile Bully pages on Facebook. Dr. Helgoe lives and works on the island of Barbados, where she enjoys her pastime as a professional oil painter (you may view her creations at her online gallery and visit her website.