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When it comes to public speaking, what exactly are you afraid of? 

Most people I talk to don’t explore their fears at all – and this makes them worse. 

The thought of public speaking brings up such uncomfortable feelings that they try to ignore them or stuff them down – which is why they continue to suffer from speaking anxiety, one of the most common fears in the world. 

How is an amorphous ‘fear of fear’ holding you back and keeping you quiet?  

I’m Sarah Mikutel, your communication and mindset coach. By the end of this episode, you will know:

• what you’re really afraid of when you say you don’t like public speaking – no more amorphous clouds of discomfort,
• how anxiety manifests in our mind and body and why not managing it is so harmful,
• the beliefs underlying the four different flavors of public speaking anxiety, and 
• Stoic practices you can do to let go of anxiety so you can more eloquently express your thoughts, feelings, and ideas.

So no more holding in what you want to say and then internally screaming when someone else voices what you’d been thinking. It’s time to start feeling more calm and confident when you speak. 

Let’s dive in. 

sarahmikutel.com

Do you ever go blank or start rambling when someone puts you on the spot? 

I created a free Conversation Cheat Sheet with simple formulas you can use so you can respond with clarity, whether you’re in a meeting or just talking with friends.

Download it at sarahmikutel.com/blanknomore and start feeling more confident in your conversations today.

We often hear how negative self-comparisons can be, especially when it comes to social media. But what if we could use comparison as a force for good? A tool to help us grow and flourish at work and in our personal lives?  Great news, we can!

Today you’ll learn how to stop negatively comparing yourself to others and start measuring your progress in healthier and more productive ways. Plus, you’ll learn the scientific theory about why you’re actually more likable the less perfect you are.

Hi, I'm your host, Sarah Mikutel. Ready to take this work deeper and radically transform your life? Let's talk. Book your call here. 

sarahmikutel.com 

Do you ever go blank or start rambling when someone puts you on the spot? 

I created a free Conversation Cheat Sheet with simple formulas you can use so you can respond with clarity, whether you’re in a meeting or just talking with friends.

Download it at sarahmikutel.com/blanknomore and start feeling more confident in your conversations today.

To be an effective communicator, you need to learn how other people think and what motivates them. In this episode, you'll learn how to use the Enneagram typology to do just that.

Discover the nine core personality types and uncover the layers of motivations and desires that drive our actions and reactions.

You'll walk away with a better understanding of yourself and how to engage with the different personalities in your life.

Ready to transform your life? Let's chat.

sarahmikutel.com

Do you ever go blank or start rambling when someone puts you on the spot? 

I created a free Conversation Cheat Sheet with simple formulas you can use so you can respond with clarity, whether you’re in a meeting or just talking with friends.

Download it at sarahmikutel.com/blanknomore and start feeling more confident in your conversations today.

Do you fly into a fit of rage when people interrupt you? Maybe not externally, but quietly in your head? This episode is for you, my fellow introvert.

Learn why people interrupt and how to respond to interruptions from a place of confidence and strength.

Book a consult to discuss your communication and confidence goals.

sarahmikutel.com 

Do you ever go blank or start rambling when someone puts you on the spot? 

I created a free Conversation Cheat Sheet with simple formulas you can use so you can respond with clarity, whether you’re in a meeting or just talking with friends.

Download it at sarahmikutel.com/blanknomore and start feeling more confident in your conversations today.

Most of our suffering comes from thoughts that we let run wild in our brains. 

We spend a lot of time each day rehashing different conversations and situations in our mind, and we think that we’re just reviewing facts. But we’re not. We’re reflecting on our own points of view, assuming what others think, worrying about the future, and ruminating about the past.

The ancient Stoics understood that our thoughts are nothing more than stories we tell ourselves. 

And modern mental health professionals agree with them that we should challenge the thoughts that pop into our heads and not automatically accept them as reality. 

You might be thinking, “That’s impossible. I have a million thoughts running through my mind. It’s not in my control. I’m anxious. I’m overwhelmed.”

In today’s episode, I’ll coach you on how to use a thought record to manage your mind so you can live a more resilient, calm, joyful, and compassionate life. 

I can’t overstate how essential this work is to your wellbeing. If you’re feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or frustrated that the changes you’re trying to make aren’t sticking, listen to this twice.

I've also created a thought record worksheet for you.

sarahmikutel.com

Do you ever go blank or start rambling when someone puts you on the spot? 

I created a free Conversation Cheat Sheet with simple formulas you can use so you can respond with clarity, whether you’re in a meeting or just talking with friends.

Download it at sarahmikutel.com/blanknomore and start feeling more confident in your conversations today.

When you feel like you're being taken advantage of, do you speak up, or stay quiet and grumble to yourself later?

In this episode, I share a personal story about when someone tried taking me to the cleaners -- you'll get the pun after listening -- and how I successfully navigated the situation.

Get ready to explore why we feel awkward standing up for ourselves and strategies to manage this anxiety while asserting ourselves more confidently.

From retraining our brains to identifying patterns of behavior, I'll explain ways to break out of your comfort zone and start speaking up with more confidence and less anxiety.

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Are you ready to speak in front of a room, online, and in social situations without becoming a sweaty, blushing mess with a stress headache?

Book a consult and let's discuss how we can transform your confidence and communication.

https://sarahmikutel.com/

Do you ever go blank or start rambling when someone puts you on the spot? 

I created a free Conversation Cheat Sheet with simple formulas you can use so you can respond with clarity, whether you’re in a meeting or just talking with friends.

Download it at sarahmikutel.com/blanknomore and start feeling more confident in your conversations today.

It's nearly the anniversary of D-Day, the largest air, sea, and land operation in the history of war. On D-Day alone, Nazis killed nearly 4,500 Allied troops and injured many more. In one day. And I keep asking myself: Are we living lives that honor that sacrifice?  

We can do better.  On this episode of the podcast, I share some thoughts on how we can live lives worth dying for. How we can show up as Stoic leaders.

https://sarahmikutel.com/

Do you ever go blank or start rambling when someone puts you on the spot? 

I created a free Conversation Cheat Sheet with simple formulas you can use so you can respond with clarity, whether you’re in a meeting or just talking with friends.

Download it at sarahmikutel.com/blanknomore and start feeling more confident in your conversations today.

Where do emotions come from? What are emotions? 

Most of us don’t give this much thought. We live as if we’re at the mercy of our emotions. We live in fear of them. 

Anxiety and anger and stress. We try to deny them or indulge in them in unhelpful ways.

And this often means staying quiet. We’re not willing to be with an emotion long enough to feel its power diminish. Did you know this usually happens in about 90 seconds?

Think about a time when you had to speak in public, whether in a meeting, on stage, at a networking event. At first, it felt scary, but as you pushed through, you started to feel better. 

I work with my clients to help them manage their minds and bodies so they feel less anxious and more confident speaking up and being decisive.

Body awareness is the first step toward emotional freedom and resilience and what I want to talk to you about today. 

I’ll be weaving in some Stoic philosophy, which is an ancient philosophy rooted in love and positive emotion. 

More than 2,000 years ago, the Stoics practiced therapeia, the foundation of today’s leading evidence-based treatment for anxiety: cognitive behavioral therapy.

When people hear the word ‘stoic,’ they often think of someone who swallows their emotions.

Stoic philosophy, however, involves cultivating healthy emotions and managing unhealthy ones.

Stoics leaders get curious about emotions like anxiety, instead of reacting against them or stuffing them down. This self-awareness sets them free. 

Are you ready to learn how? Let’s go. 

https://sarahmikutel.com/

Do you ever go blank or start rambling when someone puts you on the spot? 

I created a free Conversation Cheat Sheet with simple formulas you can use so you can respond with clarity, whether you’re in a meeting or just talking with friends.

Download it at sarahmikutel.com/blanknomore and start feeling more confident in your conversations today.

Why does public speaking scare introverts so much? 

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• the science behind why public speaking feels so terrifying for introverts
• what introversion is
• whether we’re born with our personalities
• the key differences between introverts and extroverts 
• where the word ‘cool’ came from
• And more!

If confidence is a trait you’d like to grow in yourself, let’s talk.

Book your free, 20-min chat to to discuss how you can learn to speak confidently in front of a room, online, and in social situations without becoming a sweaty, blushing mess with a stress headache.

Do you ever go blank or start rambling when someone puts you on the spot? 

I created a free Conversation Cheat Sheet with simple formulas you can use so you can respond with clarity, whether you’re in a meeting or just talking with friends.

Download it at sarahmikutel.com/blanknomore and start feeling more confident in your conversations today.

Welcome to the Influential Introvert, which will be replacing Podcasting Step by Step in this feed.

The Influential Introvert is for business owners and leaders who want to speak confidently in front of a room, online, and in social situations without becoming a sweaty, blushing mess with a stress headache.

Hi, I’m your host Sarah Mikutel, and you may be wondering why I’m switching up the podcast.

I consider it an evolution. While not all of Podcasting Step by Step listeners are introverts, many are. 

The Influential Introvert podcast is for you if you’ve ever…

✔️ ghosted or not responded to a great PR opportunity someone offered you.

✔️felt like you can’t get a word in when a big group is talking.

✔️ lost sleep thinking about a presentation you had to give. 

✔️ had your heart beat out of your chest in conversations where you feel others have more experience and authority.

Even when you look calm on the outside, inside there’s an anxious swirl that’s exhausting you.

Life doesn’t have to be this way.

When you follow this podcast, you’ll learn the essential verbal and non-verbal skills necessary to elevate your presence and charisma and capture people’s attention.

Equally important, you’ll learn to manage your mind and body so you feel less anxious and more confident speaking up and being decisive.

If this sounds like something you could use help with right away, go to sarahmikutel.com/influentialintrovert, book a consult, and let’s get you enjoying life with less anxiety and more influence. 

Do you ever go blank or start rambling when someone puts you on the spot? 

I created a free Conversation Cheat Sheet with simple formulas you can use so you can respond with clarity, whether you’re in a meeting or just talking with friends.

Download it at sarahmikutel.com/blanknomore and start feeling more confident in your conversations today.