This article mischaracterises introversion by confusing it with shyness. Yes, there is probably a significant correlation between the two but they are separate

This article mischaracterises introversion by confusing it with shyness. Yes, there is probably a significant correlation between the two but they are separate issues. You can be an introvert without being shy. Furthermore, shyness can be overcome (as I have) but an individual's level of introversion is for the most part unchangeable. It's not hard to find examples of excellent public speakers who are also introverts. Mohandas Gandhi and Barack Obama are two examples which spring to mind.