Influential Introvert: Communication Coaching for Professionals with Performance Anxiety

Influential Introvert: Communication Coaching for Professionals with Performance Anxiety

Author: Communication & Mindset Coach Sarah Mikutel Language: English Episodes: 100
Ever feel like your inner calm and competence get lost in translation when all eyes are on you? Influential Introvert: Communication Coaching for Professionals with Performance Anxiety is a space for those who lead, create, or manage but find their voice falters under pressure. Hosted by Communication & Mindset Coach Sarah Mikutel, this podcast digs into the practical and psychological tools that help you move beyond anxiety to authentic connection. You won't just hear about power poses; you'll get actionable strategies for everything from structuring a compelling off-the-cuff remark to navigating the quiet tension of a networking event. Each episode focuses on building the verbal and non-verbal fluency that commands a room-whether that room is physical or virtual-without pretending to be someone you're not. The conversations here recognize that true influence isn't about becoming the loudest voice, but about mastering the subtle skills that make people want to listen. We explore how to manage the mental chatter that amplifies self-doubt, turning that energy into a focused presence. This is for the entrepreneur pitching to investors, the team leader addressing their staff, or the expert who wants to share their knowledge on a stage. If the gap between what you know and how you communicate it feels frustratingly wide, this podcast offers a bridge, one grounded in mindset shifts and tangible communication techniques. Tune in for a blend of coaching insights, mindset reframes, and concrete practices designed to help you speak with clarity and confidence, on your own terms.
Episodes
Hard Time Focussing? Here's What to Do [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:31
Are you having a hard time focussing on your podcast? Maybe you’re a daydreamer. Maybe something is going on with your family. Maybe you’re devastated at the state of the world. Maybe you’re happy and hopeful and jumping…
Podcast Mindset: "Let Future You Take Care of It" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:46
Are you overthinking something right now and can’t seem to move forward? Today, I have a simple yet very powerful mindset mantra that will get you moving in the right direction. I had a mind-blown experience this week. O…
Vulnerability and the Deeper Life [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:39
You’ve heard me ask: ‘What do you stand for? And what is the conversation you want to have with the world?’ On today’s episode, we’re talking about how this conversation can change and evolve. Joining me again is Alexis…
Are You Choosing Alive Time or Dead Time? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:49
We’re living through a global pandemic. It's okay to have down days and to be upset about the way things are. None of us want to be locked up in our house or to lose our job. But if we wallow in that negativity for too l…
How to Find More Time to Podcast with Guest Laura Vanderkam [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:52
Do you often feel like you never have enough time to do what you want, including podcasting? It’s the worst! You’re spending hours at your computer and yet nothing is getting done. What is going wrong? And where did the…
How to Record In-Person Podcast Interviews Without Audio Bleed [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:56
On the last episode, I spoke with Idelle Erickson, producer of the Girl Talk podcast for the Girl Scouts. We talked about the mission of the show and about the role of a podcast producer, and Idelle mentioned that she an…
How the Girl Scouts Tackle Tough Topics on The Girl Talk Podcast [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:19
Remember a few episodes ago when I was talking to podcast editing extraordinaire Steve Stewart? We chatted about how to create your podcast editing side hustle, and he talked about finding clients at conferences. Well, t…