Our intentions don’t always line up with our outcomes, and misunderstandings lead to anger, sadness, frustration, and conflict. In this episode, I’ll talk about intent vs impact, which is more important, and how to effectively and ethically communicate your intentions. Of course, I’ll be weaving in the timeless wisdom of the Stoics. Hi, I’m Sarah Mikutel, your communication and mindset coach, an Enneagram 9 expat in England, and practicing Stoic.  Introverts come to me to learn to speak confidently in front of a room, online, and in social situations without becoming a sweaty, blushing me ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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  ..read more

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 conf ..read more

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/ In celebration of this new podcast, I’m gifting my listeners free coaching sessions this month. If anxiety over public speaking is holding back ..read more

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, yo ..read more

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 ..read more

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 respo ..read more

Fundraiser for Ukraine   Life feels pretty chaotic right now for many people.    It's not just the war in Ukraine or Covid. The world these days seems too fast-paced and full of rage. You might feel... afraid to say anything online (or IRL) so overwhelmed by all you want to do, you don't do anything paralyzed and frustrated by your perfectionist procrastination These are all totally normal thoughts and feelings. And you don't have to stay stuck here. In  the Calm the Chaos audio course I created for you, I blend Stoic wisdom with modern psychology to help you:   f ..read more