Summer Refresh

Summer Refresh

Author: Communication & Mindset Coach Sarah Mikutel August 21, 2020 Duration: 3:01
Hello, it’s the end of summer in my part of the world, and I’m in the States visiting my parents. So Podcasting Step by Step will be taking a little vacation. I’m also taking this time to do a little refresh of the podcast. New intro and outro. New music. New bonuses for you. And I’d encourage you to take some time in the next week or two to evaluate your own podcast. What do you love about it? What feels heavy that you want to change? Is there some...

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.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Influential Introvert: Communication Coaching for Professionals with Performance Anxiety
Podcast Episodes
When People Take Advantage: How to Stop Avoiding Awkward Situations [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:24
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…
Stoic Leadership: Lessons from the Greatest Generation [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:22
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: A…
Body Awareness: Your First Step toward Emotional Resilience [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:08
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 ind…
Why Does Public Speaking Feel So Terrifying for Introverts? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:01
Why does public speaking scare introverts so much? In this episode, you’ll learn: the science behind why public speaking feels so terrifying for introvertswhat introversion iswhether we’re born with our personalitiesthe…
Coming Soon...The Influential Introvert [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:19
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, a…
Paid Podcasts: Should You Create One? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:23
In case you haven’t heard, both Apple and Spotify have rolled out podcast subscription programs, which would allow individual creators to get paid for their work. In a previous episode on how to make money with your podc…
What Most Podcasters Get Wrong About Marketing [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:15
Why do some podcasts grow while others do not? My guest today, Jeremy Enns, asked himself that question and is in a unique position to get an answer. He’s CEO & Storyteller In Chief of Counterweight Creative, a podcast s…