👋 Hey, I'm Steven

Helping Quiet Professionals Achieve Extraordinary Career Growth While Avoiding Burnout

I spent over 20 years in HR leadership roles across international companies. Currently serving as the Chief Human Resources Officer at Montea, a Bel20 stock quoted company in Belgium with offices across Europe. My past HR leadership roles include Group HR Director, Global HR Executive, and Global Head of Reward. I managed teams, shaped workplace cultures, and built systems that help businesses grow.

The Journey from Overwhelmed Introvert to Trusted HR Leader

Here's what most people don't know about me. For years, I felt like I was playing a game I wasn't built for.

I"m an introvert. Networking events left me drained. Meetings felt like performance stages. And every time someone told me to "just speak up more," I wondered if I'd ever succeed without pretending to be someone else.

That changed when I stopped fighting my nature and started working with it.

Why I Started The A+Introvert Newsletter

I created The A+ Introvert Newsletter because I believe quiet confidence leads to extraordinary results. What started as a personal outlet for my thoughts has grown into a massive community of professionals who refuse to choose between career success and authenticity.

I'm recognized as a global Leading Voice on LinkedIn with 170,000+ followers, sharing daily tips and strategies for ambitious introverts who want to succeed without sacrificing their authentic selves.

My purpose with The A+ Introvert newsletter is simple. Help introverts unlock their full potential and build careers that energize rather than drain them.

I'm sharing daily strategies on LinkedIn and write in-depth guides every Saturday at 1:30 PM CEST because I know what it's like to need practical tools, not motivational fluff.

Everything I create is tested in the real world, by real introverts, in real workplaces.

"We both bring great value to the world - introverts and extroverts. My work ensures introverts get the recognition and resources they deserve."

—Steven Claes

PS. Also have a Linkedin Newsletter of 50K+ subscribers.

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