Influential Introvert: Communication Coaching for Professionals with Performance Anxiety podcast

Influential Introvert: Communication Coaching for Professionals with Performance Anxiety

The Influential Introvert: A podcast for professionals with performance anxiety. If you’re a business owner or leader who wants to speak confidently in front of a room, online, and in social situations without becoming a sweaty, stressed out mess, follow this show. 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, being decisive, and connecting with others.

The Influential Introvert: A podcast for professionals with performance anxiety. If you’re a business owner or leader who wants to speak confidently in front of a room, online, and in social situations without becoming a sweaty, stressed out mess, follow this show. 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, being decisive, and connecting with others.

 

#122

Mind Reading Isn't a Sign of Love

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#121

I Cried During a Knitting Lesson

I cried in my first knitting class and I didn’t know why – it’s not like I’m emotionally i... more

07 Dec 2025

07 MINS

07:05

07 Dec 2025


#120

Feel More at Ease When All Eyes are on You

My guest today, Sunalie, is a warm and gifted journalist – and also a former client of min... more

22 Nov 2025

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27:13

22 Nov 2025


#119

Virtuous Procrastination: When ‘Doing Good’ Becomes an Avoidance Tactic

Are you procrastinating more than you think you are? In this episode, I’m talking about vi... more

07 Nov 2025

08 MINS

08:44

07 Nov 2025


#118

Your Comfort Addiction is Costing You

Comfort can quietly cost you the life you really want. When we play it too safe in the nam... more

25 Oct 2025

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09:06

25 Oct 2025


#117

Get to the Point

We often have something meaningful to say – but the way we say it can get in the way. We o... more

10 Oct 2025

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11:01

10 Oct 2025


#116

Cut Carrie Some Slack: Stoic Musings on Sex and the City

Carrie Bradshaw used to feel relatable. Now we accuse her of being unhinged. But maybe tha... more

19 Sep 2025

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19 Sep 2025


#115

The Ultimate Comeback: How to Respond to Insults

We’ve all had those moments where an insult or offhand comment sticks in our head. Hours l... more

31 Aug 2025

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31 Aug 2025


#114

You've Changed. Let's Honor That.

To move forward, sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is pause and take stock of h... more

17 Aug 2025

08 MINS

08:14

17 Aug 2025


#113

Keep Your Eye on the Prize

I finally became a British citizen after years of putting it off – not because I didn’t qu... more

10 Aug 2025

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10 Aug 2025


#112

When ‘No Filter’ Is Just Lazy (and Sometimes Immoral)

Being blunt isn’t the same as being brave. In a culture that idolizes people who “say what... more

03 Aug 2025

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03 Aug 2025


#111

How to be Remembered

The Science of Connection: Building Bonds Through Small Acts of Love In this episode, I sh... more

25 Jul 2025

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#110

Make It Stick: A Simple Way to Savor Your Wins

What if the real key to growth isn’t pushing harder, but celebrating more?In this episode,... more

13 Jul 2025

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13 Jul 2025


#109

Pursuit of Happiness: What It Really Means

What did the Founding Fathers actually mean when they talked about “the pursuit of happine... more

08 Jul 2025

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#108

It’s Supposed to Suck Right Now

Struggling to start something new because you're afraid of looking foolish? This episode i... more

29 Jun 2025

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#107

Why You'd Rather Lose Than Be Treated Unfairly

What do abandoned mansions in Bucharest have to do with dirty dishes and emotional resentm... more

21 Jun 2025

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#106

The Truth about Mr. Darcy + Nonviolent Communication Tips for Conflict Resolution

Mr. Darcy has been on my mind this week. Not because he’s the fantasy of so many women, bu... more

08 Dec 2024

15 MINS

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08 Dec 2024


#105

How to Combat Speaking Anxiety with Stoicism: Stoicon 2024 Talk

Last week, I gave one of the lightning talks at Stoicon 2024. The topic: How to Combat Spe... more

25 Oct 2024

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25 Oct 2024


#104

Conflict: 4 Stoic Solutions for Managing Difficult Conversations

Why do we get angry? How can we challenge our immediate reactions? And what's the best way... more

02 Feb 2024

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02 Feb 2024


#103

4 Best Tips to Communicate with Intent and Impact (Stoic style)

Our intentions don’t always line up with our outcomes, and misunderstandings lead to anger... more

05 Nov 2023

17 MINS

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05 Nov 2023


#102

Overcome Your Fear of Public Speaking with Stoic Psychology

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14 Oct 2023

20 MINS

20:12

14 Oct 2023


#101

How to Stop (Negative) Self-Comparison and Increase Your Confidence

We often hear how negative self-comparisons can be, especially when it comes to social med... more

31 Jul 2023

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31 Jul 2023