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Stoic WellbeingYour Intent Reveals Who You AreOur 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...2023-11-0517 min
Influential Introvert: Communication Coaching for Professionals with Performance Anxiety4 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, 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 mess with...2023-11-0517 min
Citizens of the World: A Stoic Podcast for Curious Travelers4 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, 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 mess with...2023-11-0517 minStoic WellbeingOvercoming Speaking Anxiety through Stoic PsychologyIntrovert Emergency Kit Click here if you're ready to become a less anxious, more charismatic public speaker.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...2023-10-1420 minInfluential Introvert: Communication Coaching for Professionals with Performance AnxietyOvercome Your Fear of Public Speaking with Stoic PsychologyIntrovert Emergency Kit Click here if you're ready to become a less anxious, more charismatic public speaker.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...2023-10-1420 minCitizens of the World: A Stoic Podcast for Curious TravelersOvercome Your Fear of Public Speaking with Stoic PsychologyIntrovert Emergency Kit Click here if you're ready to become a less anxious, more charismatic public speaker.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...2023-10-1420 minStoic WellbeingWhen You're Interrupted, Use These Stoic Practices to Control Your AngerEver been cut off mid-sentence and feel a whirlwind of emotions – frustration, anger, embarrassment? Why do we take interruptions so personally, and how can we use Stoicism to handle them with grace?I'm your host, Sarah Mikutel, and in this episode, I dive into effective communication and mindset strategies that will help you be seen and heard. By the end, you'll be equipped to handle interruptions confidently, communicate effectively, and enjoy life with more wisdom and less anxiety.https://sarahmikutel.com/Does the phrase “public speaking” make you feel a little...2023-06-2422 minCitizens of the World: A Stoic Podcast for Curious TravelersWhen You're Interrupted, Do ThisEver been cut off mid-sentence and feel a whirlwind of emotions – frustration, anger, embarrassment? Why do we take interruptions so personally, and how can we handle them with grace?I'm your host, Sarah Mikutel, and in this episode, I dive into effective communication and mindset strategies that will help you be seen and heard. By the end, you'll be equipped to handle interruptions confidently, communicate effectively, and enjoy life with less anxiety.https://sarahmikutel.com/Does the phrase “public speaking” make you feel a little sick…even if it’s just a team...2023-06-2422 minInfluential Introvert: Communication Coaching for Professionals with Performance AnxietyBlack Friday Special on Podcast Launch AcademyBlack Friday has come early! Or maybe it’s an early Cyber Monday? Or, Small Business Saturday. However you like to shop, Podcast Launch Academy is having a super special holiday offer for the next two days. Buy now and save more than 75%!Wondering if it’s right for you? Here’s a testimonial from a PLA student:Excellent Podcasting CourseThe aim of Podcast Launch Academy is to cover everything you need to set up and grow a succe...2021-11-2201 min
Stoic WellbeingWelcome to Stoic WellbeingDo you wish you cared less about what other people think? That you were less anxious and more comfortable putting yourself out there? That you could take faster (or any) action on your dreams? Then welcome to Stoic Wellbeing.On this show, I share Stoic and other wellbeing practices to help you thrive and live with arete — with excellence — so you can better yourself, your community, and your world at large. I’m your host, Sarah Mikutel, an American in England who uses Stoicism to help my...2021-11-0601 minCitizens of the World: A Stoic Podcast for Curious TravelersBest of Boston Ultimate Travel GuideWe are back with Vanessa Bouvry, a sophisticated Parisian living in Boston, and she is spilling the Boston baked beans on all the cultural and culinary experiences you should have in the U.S.’s most historic city. We discuss:celebrating Marathon Mondayexploring the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museumshopping in Boston Markettouring Fenway Parkeating at Top Chef restaurants quacking on Duck Tourstouring MIT (and using their bathrooms)and moreYou’ll learn about cannoli rivalries, secret restaurants, art theft, and off-the-beaten path hidden gems.***I’m your hos...2020-08-3032 minCitizens of the World: A Stoic Podcast for Curious TravelersSofia: What to Eat, Drink, and Do in Bulgaria’s Capital CityToday I am back with THE History Fangirl, Stephanie Craig, a travel writer and an American expat/nomad based in Sofia.In the last episode, we talked a lot about cultural Bulgaria and its history.Today is a deep dive travel guide on everything you need to eat, drink, and do when traveling to Sofia, as well as day trips you can take.You’ll discover:* The best view in Sofia* Where to hang out at night...2020-08-0344 minCitizens of the World: A Stoic Podcast for Curious TravelersBulgaria Travel for History Lovers and Digital NomadsBulgaria — is it on your travel list? It’s on mine, especially its capital, Sofia, a city rich in Roman ruins and Byzantine architecture.If you’re a history lover who enjoys affordable travel and getting off the beaten path, then Bulgaria might be the place for you.Joining me today is Stephanie Craig, a travel writer and an American expat/nomad based in Sofia.She’s also one half of the Rick Steves Over Brunch podcast and former host of The History Fangirl podcast...2020-07-2034 minCitizens of the World: A Stoic Podcast for Curious TravelersHow to Live Your Best Expat Life in Playa del Carmen, MexicoLet’s move to Mexico, shall we? Specifically Playa del Carmen. Great restaurants, bars, beach clubs, and easy access to nature and ancient UNESCO sites. But the best part, is we’ll get to hang out with my friend Cristal, Dyer, also known as the Tofu Traveler, and one of my all-time favorite travel partners.On today’s episode, Cristal shares everything we need to know to have an epic holiday in Playa del Carmen. We might like it so much, we decide to move the...2020-05-1749 minCitizens of the World: A Stoic Podcast for Curious TravelersAre You Choosing Alive Time or Dead Time?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 long, that doesn't mean we're going to get extra days in our life, right? We're not going to get bonus months at the end of our life because we survived lock down. Author Ryan Holiday has a podcast called the Daily Stoic. Lat...2020-04-2516 min
Citizens of the World: A Stoic Podcast for Curious Travelers9 Magical Ways to Stretch Time so You Can be More Productive with Laura VanderkamMost of us dream about all the great things we could achieve if only there were more hours in the day. Well, what if I told you time was more abundant than you think, and that we can actually stretch it? My guest today is going to tell us how. Laura Vanderkam is the author of several time management and productivity books, including Juliet’s School of Possibilities, I Know How She Does It, and 168 Hours: You Have More Time Than You Think. Laura also...2020-04-1338 min
Citizens of the World: A Stoic Podcast for Curious TravelersDo You Know Your True Personality? How to Use Myers Briggs to Go After Your DreamsChances are, at some point in your life you’ve traveled with someone for so long you start to drive each other a little crazy, and you don’t really know why. Spending every moment together can be stressful, but it doesn’t have to be. Assessments like Myers Briggs can make you a more compassionate person because you learn how we all see the world through a different lens. You start taking things less personally because you realize that people have diverse ways of learning and working, different ranges of how much...2020-03-2849 min
Citizens of the World: A Stoic Podcast for Curious TravelersCoronavirus Ruined Your Travel Plans. Here’s What to Do NextThe COVID-19 coronavirus has upended most travel plans, at least in the short term. So what should you do? On this episode, I’m bringing back Phil Sylvester from World Nomads, where I always buy my travel insurance, to talk about how to recoup your travel costs, why ‘cancel for any reason’ insurance might not be worth it, and other travel insurance queries. And, I speak with my friend Toni Mazzaglia, whom you heard on my Florence episode and several others, about what it’s like living in lock down in Italy right...2020-03-2046 min
Influential Introvert: Communication Coaching for Professionals with Performance AnxietyPodcast Conferences: How to Get Your Money’s WorthThe first time I attended a podcast conference, I left feeling kind of ‘meh. Don’t think I need to do this again.’ I realized later that I didn’t really think about what I wanted to get out of the podcast conference before I went. I knew I wanted to attend sessions and meet fellow podcasters, but I didn’t have a plan (I’m a fly-by-the-seat-of-your-pants kind of gal). So...I asked my friend Steve Stewart, podcast editor extraordinaire and conference lover, to come on Podcasting Step by Step to discuss how w...2020-02-2817 min
Influential Introvert: Communication Coaching for Professionals with Performance AnxietyCo-Hosted Podcasts: How to Succeed Without Ruining Your RelationshipSpecial request: The podcast media host Blubrry is looking for nominees for Favorite Woman Podcaster. I would love to spread the word about Podcasting Step by Step so I can help more people podcast. If you feel I’ve helped you and I’m one of your favorite podcasters, I would appreciate it from the bottom of my heart, if you’d nominate me, Sarah Mikutel. Nominations close March 7, so you might as well head over there now before you forget :) Go here 👉 sarahmikutel.com/fav No...2020-02-2235 min
Citizens of the World: A Stoic Podcast for Curious TravelersProductivity for a Peaceful Mind: How to Plan a Life that MattersHow wonderful would it feel if you actually got stuff done? If you could make real progress on your eternally long to-do list? If you’re feeling forever busy but aren’t achieving the goals you’re setting for yourself, stay tuned as I walk you through your 10-step productivity plan for overcoming overwhelm so you can live a life you love. Visit postcardacademy.co for show notes. *** I’m your host, Sarah Mikutel. Did you know I host another show called Podcasting Step by Step? Check...2020-02-1722 min
Influential Introvert: Communication Coaching for Professionals with Performance AnxietyPodcasting While Traveling: Your 5-Step Plan for Recording on the RoadAs someone who has podcasted from hostels, hotels, and bare-bones medieval apartments, I’m proof that you can record a quality podcast from anywhere. Want to take your show on the road? On this episode of Podcasting Step by Step, I walk you though my 5-step plan for recording while traveling. Visit sarahmikutel.com for show notes, including on-the-road podcast equipment recommendations. *** Ready to start your own show? Download my free guide: “8 Mistakes New Podcasters Make and How to Fix Them.” Looking for a podcast media host...2020-02-1522 min
Influential Introvert: Communication Coaching for Professionals with Performance AnxietyHow to Create Podcast Ads that Motivate Listeners to BuyToday, you’ll learn how to create ads that people actually want to listen to, and that will motivate your listeners to buy. Because if you want to keep that sponsor you landed, you have to be able to demonstrate that you’re converting for them. In this episode, my friend Lisa Orkin of Lisa Orkin Creative breaks down her storytelling formula for audio ads. You’ll learn how to: craft ads that keep people hooked talk about benefits sound engaging and not scripted Through her company Radio Ranch, Lisa has produced...2020-02-0740 min
Citizens of the World: A Stoic Podcast for Curious TravelersWhere to Travel in 2020This year, while planning out my goals, I first blocked out time on my calendar for travel, and the happy anticipation of these trips feels great! (postcardacademy.co for show notes) But I’m in trouble because I just attended London’s Holiday and Travel Show, and now my travel list is twice as long! In this episode, you’ll hear where you should head this year if you love nature and aren’t so big into crowds: Zambia Guadalupe Islands Massachusetts, U.S.A. Trans...2020-02-0240 min
Influential Introvert: Communication Coaching for Professionals with Performance AnxietyGiveaway: Win a Ticket to Podfest 2020In March, I will be speaking at Podfest in Orlando, Florida,. I would love to see you there — and, you have the opportunity to attend the conference for free!! I’m giving away two tickets to Podcasting Step by Step listeners. Enter to win by 4 p.m. (EST) Feb. 5, 2020 *** Visit sarahmikutel.com for more resources on how to podcast. Ready to start your own show? Download my free guide: “8 Mistakes New Podcasters Make and How to Fix Them.” Looking for a podcast media...2020-02-0204 min
Citizens of the World: A Stoic Podcast for Curious TravelersHow to Create an Online Course to Support Your Location Independent LifestylePostcard Academy listeners ask me how they can live abroad if they don’t have Italian blood, a foreign partner to marry, or a global corporation sponsoring them. I believe the easiest way to make a life abroad and/or a location independent life happen for you is to create your own job that you can do from anywhere, and I especially love online courses as a business. Natalie Sisson, who you heard on the ‘How to Design Your Ideal Life’ episode is back to talk about how to create an online cou...2020-01-2543 min
Influential Introvert: Communication Coaching for Professionals with Performance AnxietyPodcast SEO: Optimizing for the Humans with Daniel J.LewisWe all want to make it as easy as possible for people to discover our podcasts. So how can we make sure the search engines find us? How can we “optimize our podcasts?” My guest today says that when it comes to search engine optimization (SEO), we should be less concerned about the robots and more focused on people. I’m speaking with Daniel J. Lewis, host of the Audacity to Podcast, on how we can integrate SEO tactics into our content in a human-centric way to serve and grow our audiences...2020-01-2038 min
Influential Introvert: Communication Coaching for Professionals with Performance AnxietyEmbracing the 1-Star Club: How to Deal with Podcast HatersLife is all fun and games when people are five-starring your podcast all over the place. But what happens when someone one-stars your show or leaves you a bad review in Apple Podcasts? Well, it feels bad, of course. But we can transform that negative energy from random haters into something that benefits us. Learn how in this episode (sarahmikutel.com for show notes) *** Also, visit sarahmikutel.com for more resources on how to podcast. Ready to start your own show? Download my free guide: “8 Mistakes New Podcasters Mak...2020-01-1316 min
Citizens of the World: A Stoic Podcast for Curious TravelersHow to Design Your Ideal Life with Guest Natalie Sisson (Encore)The other day someone told me that New Year’s depresses them. Another year gone by. That’s one way to look at it. But, a happier, more satisfying way to approach the New Year is to plan how we want to enjoy the rest of the years we have left. This year on the Postcard Academy, I will be sharing more episodes on how we can live our best lives, and more specifics on how we can make living abroad and living a location independent life a reality for us. But we d...2020-01-0748 min
Influential Introvert: Communication Coaching for Professionals with Performance AnxietyExpress Yourself: How to Get More Comfortable Sharing Your Truth with Guest Karly NimmoPodcasting is a fantastic way to grow our brands and businesses, but you can podcast just for fun. In fact, no matter what the goal of your podcast is, podcasting shouldn’t feel like a burden, but it can if we fall out of alignment about our podcast’s purpose and start going through the motions of what we’re ‘supposed to do.’ My guest today has been podcasting as a form of self expression and discovery for years, and she shares experiences that can help us feel more comfortable exploring who we are and getting over...2020-01-0651 min
Influential Introvert: Communication Coaching for Professionals with Performance AnxietyTake Off Your HeadphonesHow often do you listen to podcasts? Are you what Edison Research calls a ‘super listener?’ That is someone who listens to five or more hours of podcasts every week. I definitely fall into that category. I listen to podcasts when I’m falling asleep, when I wake up, when I’m cooking, and almost always when I’m walking out the door. Are you the same way? Is this healthy? The perfect way to always be learning? Or are we overdoing it, leaving no empty space for our minds to rest? ...2019-12-2707 min
Citizens of the World: A Stoic Podcast for Curious TravelersChristmas Around the WorldHappy holidays! How are you celebrating? I’m visiting my family in the States but always love hearing how people are enjoying the holidays in other parts of the globe. What are the traditions? What are the foods they’re eating? So, I invited some of my favorite guests on this show to call in and tell me about Christmas in their adopted cities. So tuck in, pour yourself some hot chocolate — or maybe something cold and fizzy if you’re somewhere warm — and enjoy the show. *** 2019-12-2411 min
Citizens of the World: A Stoic Podcast for Curious TravelersSarajevo: Ultimate Travel Guide to Bosnia’s Cosmopolitan CapitalIf you’re a long-time listener, you’ve heard me mention Sarajevo before and how it completely transfixed me. I had the same feeling as when I saw the Roman forum for the first time. There was just something about the vibe of this place that transported me. I became obsessed with Sarajevo and its history and felt so embarrassed that I knew so little about the war in the ‘90s before I traveled to Bosnia. I had a flicker of a memory of seeing an article about it when I was a kid and being ou...2019-12-201h 11
Influential Introvert: Communication Coaching for Professionals with Performance AnxietyThe Best Gift for a Podcaster? Expert Advice from Those Who've Lived, Learned, and Become Even Better’Tis the season for gift ideas for podcasters. You’ll see lots of suggestions for mics and mixers, and while these are fun — who doesn’t love unwrapping something new and shiny during the holidays — I want to give you something even more valuable. In a special episode of Podcasting Step by Step, I asked some of my favorite podcasters to share an audio gift with you: Their best podcasting advice. I asked them to answer this question: “What do you wish someone would have told you when you first started out? What have...2019-12-1915 min
Citizens of the World: A Stoic Podcast for Curious TravelersNosara: Costa Rica’s Expat Surfer Paradise“The monkeys wake me up every morning. There are parrots outside my window,” says Julie Sarver, an expat who moved from Portland to Nosara, Costa Rica. “that is so magical and wonderful.” When you think of Costa Rica, do you usually think of a tropical rainforest with a cute toucan flying around? While you’ll definitely get the wildlife, Nosara’s vibe is more expat beach community. On this episode, you’ll learn about... the cultural differences between the U.S. and Costa Rica; what Julia loves about her new home, and...2019-11-2941 min
Influential Introvert: Communication Coaching for Professionals with Performance AnxietyIs it OK to Take a Podcast Break During the Holidays?You might be wondering, “Is anyone listening to podcasts over Christmas? Will my show suffer if I don’t put out an episode on Thanksgiving?” Yes, people are still listening to podcasts during the holidays. And because so many podcasters do take holiday breaks, if you publish an episode, it will have more space to shine. But your show won’t suffer if you take a week off, and this might actually be a good idea. To minimize stress, make a plan now about how you want to tackle po...2019-11-2849 min
Citizens of the World: A Stoic Podcast for Curious TravelersThanksgiving: The True Story Behind The Holiday at the Heart of the American Experience (Encore)Back by popular demand... Happy Thanksgiving, U.S. listeners! This year about 54 million Americans will travel more than 50 miles during Thanksgiving, and most of these people will be driving, estimates AAA. However, it’s a myth that the day before Thanksgiving is the busiest travel day of the year (that honor actually goes to several weekends throughout the summer). But that’s not the only Thanksgiving myth out there. (Check out these 10 surprising Thanksgiving facts). Don’t worry, this episode is not about tearing down this revered holiday. Spoiler: Thanksgiving really is a trad...2019-11-2244 min
Influential Introvert: Communication Coaching for Professionals with Performance AnxietyAre You Holding Back Too Much?Last night I was listening to one of my favorite podcasts, Speak Up Storytelling, hosted by Matthew Dicks, who you heard on the How to Tell Better Stories on Your Podcast episode of this show, and he revealed a very hilarious secret. Hilarious now, but the story he told was something that he buried for a really long time (it involves an orange thong, awkward dancing, and McDonalds). Matthew has won many many storytelling championships, authored several books, including Storyworthy: Engage, Teach, Persuade, and Change Your Life through the Power of Storytelling. And he’s got...2019-11-0833 min
Citizens of the World: A Stoic Podcast for Curious TravelersTalk to Strangers (Science Says It Will Make You Happier)When you’re traveling, do you open yourself up to new experiences, including talking to new people? Do you do the same at home, or does talking to strangers suddenly feel a little crazy? According to science, we’d be living healthier, happier lives if we maintained the sense of openness and adventure we experience while traveling to other places. On the Postcard Academy podcast, I share what happened when a researcher forced strangers to talk on a train, and play you an audio diary I recorded this summer after a chance e...2019-11-0113 min
Influential Introvert: Communication Coaching for Professionals with Performance AnxietyContent Calendars: Plan Your Podcast As If Writing a BookTurning your podcast into a book is one way to monetize your show while growing your influence, so why not plan for that from the beginning? On Podcasting Step by Step, I share how you can map out an entire year’s worth of podcast content in an hour, which can then be repurposed into blogs, social media posts, books, and more. Visit sarahmikutel.com for show notes. *** You're invited to join the Podcasting Step by Step Facebook Group! Also, visit sarahmikutel.com for more resources on how to podc...2019-10-2508 min
Citizens of the World: A Stoic Podcast for Curious TravelersNiagara Falls: Must-Have Experiences that Go Beyond the Boat RideBelieve it or not, Niagara Falls is wine country. “We’re on the same parallel as Northern California, so it's perfect weather conditions for wine,” says American expat Andrea Jones. “We have a lot of wineries just 28 minutes north of Niagara Falls in Niagara-on-the-Lake.” Andrea started out life in Miami, then moved up to Atlanta, and now she finds herself living in a small Canadian 15 minutes away from Niagara Falls. She ended up in Fort Erie after meeting her Canadian husband on YouTube! On this episode of the Postcard Academy, learn more about An...2019-10-1944 min
Influential Introvert: Communication Coaching for Professionals with Performance AnxietyYou're the Voice Someone Needs to Hear Right NowWhen I hear people ask podcasters what their proudest, most satisfying achievement has been in podcasting, they never say ‘money,’ or ‘popularity,’ or ‘I get to be the boss.’ They tell stories of listeners writing in to them thanking them for saving their lives. For helping them to feel less alone. For motivating them to try something new or to get out of a bad situation. People today feel more alone than ever. In fact, Yale Professor Laurie Santos, and host of the Happiness Lab podcast, says feelings of loneliness have doubled since the 1980s and that 60 pe...2019-10-1816 min
Citizens of the World: A Stoic Podcast for Curious TravelersFolkestone, England: A Seaside Town for Foodies and Art Lovers (Part 2)When tourists visit England, most miss the beautiful coastal towns south of the London, and almost none of them have heard of Folkestone, the magical town in which my guest Tony Quarrington and I live. But we’re letting you in on the secret! (visit postcard academy.co for our list of recommendations.) In the last episode, you heard about the history of Folkestone — it’s Victorian splendor and the important role the town played in World Wars I and II. Tony and I also talked about the two families that have had the greatest impact...2019-10-1137 min
Citizens of the World: A Stoic Podcast for Curious TravelersFolkestone, England: A Seaside Town for History Lovers (Part 1)When tourists visit England, they usually stay in London. Maybe they’ll do a daytrip to Stonehenge or, if they’re feeling extra glam, take the Eurostar to Paris. If they wanted to experience something extra special, they’d take the train south to visit the beautiful coastal town of Folkestone. You’ve probably heard of the White Cliffs of Dover. Next door you’ll find Folkestone, which no one in modern times remembers. It’s England’s best kept secret. But the Postcard Academy podcast is spilling the beans! My guest Tony Quarri...2019-09-2729 min
Influential Introvert: Communication Coaching for Professionals with Performance AnxietyBe the Leader Your Podcast Needs By Speaking UpPeople pleasers, raise your hands! Do you feel guilty speaking up or saying no to people? Like when a fan writes to you asking to be a guest on your podcast but you don’t think it’s a good fit and then you start stressing and asking your friends ‘what should you do’ and before you know it an hour has gone by and why did you check your email instead of recording your show? On this episode of Podcasting Step by Step, I share actionable steps to help you let go of the stress, ta...2019-09-2622 min
Influential Introvert: Communication Coaching for Professionals with Performance AnxietyYouTube: Don’t Put Your Podcast Here Unless You Do ThisAs podcasters, we want to do what we can to help people discover and listen to our show. This means being in all the podcast directories, like Apple Podcasts, but should we be on YouTube, as well? On Podcasting Step by Step, I dig into why this can hurt us if we do it the wrong way, and how to use YouTube right. Visit sarahmikutel.com for more articles on how to podcast. Ready to start your own show? Download my free guide: “8 Mistakes New Podcasters Make and How to Fix Them.” Looki...2019-09-1907 min
Citizens of the World: A Stoic Podcast for Curious TravelersIs Travel Insurance Worth It?My mother and I are sitting at a red light then BAM! A truck hits us from behind. The driver claims he sneezed and lost control of his vehicle 🙄 Aside from some soreness, we are OK, but what if the accident had been a lot more serious? The thought of hospital bills bankrupting me makes me panic more than broken bones. I’m American, but I don’t live in the U.S. and so I’m not part of the healthcare system. When I’m visiting my family in the States, World Nomads is my go-to compa...2019-09-1458 min
Influential Introvert: Communication Coaching for Professionals with Performance AnxietyHow to Cut Down Your Podcast Editing TimeJust Breathe! That’s actually the name of the talk today’s guest gave at Podcast Movement in 2019. One of the biggest mistakes new podcasters make is over-editing -- taking out every um and deleting all the breaths. Carrie Caulfield Arick, owner of Ya-Ya Podcasting editing services; founder of the Just Busters Facebook Group for female podcast editors; and host of the podcast Just Podcasting wants us to take a deep breath and relax. In this episode, we discuss some common audio problems and how to prevent and fix them. We’ll also s...2019-09-1338 min
Influential Introvert: Communication Coaching for Professionals with Performance AnxietyPodcast Intros: How to Hook Your AudienceOne of the biggest peeves listeners have is when podcast host/s waffle on for too long before getting to the point of the episode. Your audience wants to know where you’re taking them, or they’re going to bail. In fact, the average podcast loses about a third of its audience in the first five minutes, according to NPR One. So how can you create an above average podcast? In this episode, I’ll talk about how to keep your podcast audience listening by hooking them with a great intro. Key tak...2019-09-0511 min
Influential Introvert: Communication Coaching for Professionals with Performance AnxietyHow to Name Your Podcast So People Discover Your ShowWhat should you name your podcast? This is an important question. You’re pouring your heart and soul into this show and can literally name it anything you want (as long as it’s not trademarked). So how do you choose a good name for your podcast, also known as a podcast title? Well, if you want to help listeners discover your show, follow the tips I share in today’s episode of Podcasting Step by Step. Snapshot of this episode Keep your podcast name short and sweet and choose clar...2019-08-3007 min
Citizens of the World: A Stoic Podcast for Curious TravelersSummer BreakI hope you are enjoying these final days of summer, if it is summer in your part of the world. I’m currently visiting my family in the United States and so the Postcard Academy will be on a brief two-week break. I will be back in September with new episodes of adventurous people who packed up everything to start a new adventure in another part of the world. You’ll continue to get their insider food and culture tips, and I’m going to share more ways on how you can make l...2019-08-2403 min
Influential Introvert: Communication Coaching for Professionals with Performance AnxietyImposter Syndrome: 7 Mindset Shifts to Overcome Feeling Like a Podcast FraudWhen you’re new to podcasting, everything can seem like a challenge. Choosing the right equipment; learning to edit audio; coming up with great content. But one of the biggest challenges — maybe the BIGGEST thing holding back people from podcasting — is imposter syndrome. Those feelings that we’re unworthy. That we don’t know enough or aren’t good enough. “Who am I to start a podcast? What if no one listens? What if people hate my show?” These are totally natural feelings that most people suffer from. I put off podcasting for years...2019-08-2211 min
Citizens of the World: A Stoic Podcast for Curious TravelersSouthern Italy: Food You Must Try in Campania, Puglia, Basilicata, Calabria, MoliseAuthor Katie Parla not only knows her Italian food, she knows her Italian history. Her deep culinary knowledge takes cookbook writing to the next level, with stories beautifully woven between recipes and lush photos. (show notes at postcardacademy.co ) In a previous episode of the Postcard Academy podcast, I interviewed Katie, an American expat living in Rome, about the rich history of Roman cuisine. She recently came back on the podcast to discuss her new cookbook, Food of the Italian South. If you’re a regular listener of the Postcard Acade...2019-08-1645 min
Influential Introvert: Communication Coaching for Professionals with Performance AnxietyHow to Tell Better Stories on Your PodcastHave you ever traveled to a place that was absolutely phenomenal...the food tasted amazing, the architecture blew you away...you know your friends back home would love it. But when you try to share your experience with them...it falls flat. They’re just not interested in your story, and, quite, frankly, neither are you. Your words aren’t matching up with what you want to convey. The good thing is, storytelling is both an art and a science, and you can learn techniques to become a better storyteller. As podcaste...2019-08-151h 08
Citizens of the World: A Stoic Podcast for Curious TravelersU.S. National Parks: How to Plan Your TripLike many expats I know, most of the travel I’ve done has been outside of my home country, the U.S. In fact, my European friends have seen more of the States than I have, and their wistful descriptions of the U.S. national parks have inspired me to plan a trip. (show notes at postcardacademy.co) Danielle Jacobs-Erwin, host of the podcast Everybody’s National Parks, joined me on the Postcard Academy to discuss the history of the National Park System; what we need to do to prepare for a trip the national parks...2019-08-0947 min
Influential Introvert: Communication Coaching for Professionals with Performance AnxietyBe the Perfect Podcast Guest in 12 StepsHooray! You sent the perfect pitch and now someone wants to interview you on their podcast. On this episode, you'll learn how to bring your absolute best to the interview so the host falls in love with you and so do their listeners. Show notes and a free podcast pitch template can be found at sarahmikutel.com Visit sarahmikutel.com for more articles on how to podcast. Ready to start your own show? Download my free guide: “8 Mistakes New Podcasters Make and How to Fix Them.” Looking for a pod...2019-08-0809 min
Influential Introvert: Communication Coaching for Professionals with Performance AnxietyHow to Pitch a Podcast Host (Plus Free Template)We all want to grow our podcast audience, right? Well, one of the best ways to do this is by getting on other people’s podcasts. But how do you find the right podcasts to pitch to, and how do you get the podcast hosts to say yes? I cover it all this episode, plus I created a free pitch template for you, which you can find at at sarahmikutel.com Visit sarahmikutel.com for more articles on how to podcast. Ready to start your own show? Download my free guide: “8 Mistakes New Podcasters Make and Ho...2019-08-0210 min
Citizens of the World: A Stoic Podcast for Curious TravelersYou’ll Never Have This Day Again. Make it Matter.Summer’s in the air…at least in my part of the world, and so I’m sharing a mini-episode on my deep summer thoughts. Summer has always been my favorite season. It meant no school. Swimming. No cold weather. My birthday. Vacations. Barbecues. Now as an adult, I also appreciate the joy that I see in other people at this time of year. People are happier. They’re out and about doing communal activities like open air cinema or hanging out at an outdoor bar or cafe. They are going places. They are living life. I wi...2019-07-2706 min
Citizens of the World: A Stoic Podcast for Curious TravelersHow to Get Italian Citizenship Through Ancestry“How do I apply for Italian citizenship?” That’s the no. 1 question I get from listeners of the Postcard Academy. On the show, I’ve spoken about how I became an Italian citizen through my heritage, and how I applied in Italy. But this was almost 10 years ago and I wanted to refresh my memory on the process so I could share it with you. On this episode, Italian citizenship expert Audra De Falco breaks down how we can apply for dual citizenship with Italy via jus sanguinis, the ‘right of blood.’ I’ve broken down all the ste...2019-07-1940 min
Influential Introvert: Communication Coaching for Professionals with Performance AnxietyWant to Grow Your Podcast Audience? Communicate What You Stand ForHow do I get more listeners to my podcast? Have you ever asked yourself that? I’m sure you have because we all ask this. Until we get clear on what we stand for, we won’t be clear in what we want to share with the world, on our own shows and on the ones we guest on. If we don’t know what we’re all about, why would an audience rally behind us? Identifying your mission, vision, and values for your life is your foundation. When you have clarity on this, everything related to...2019-07-1807 min
Citizens of the World: A Stoic Podcast for Curious TravelersHappy World Emoji Day! Emojipedia's Founder Explains What This Is All AboutHappy World Emoji Day! Why today of all days? Because the calendar emoji (📅) features the date July 17. Some hotheads get really worked up about emojis having their own day, but it’s all in good fun, like Pizza Day (February 9 in the U.S.). To celebrate, I’m re-sharing my podcast interview with Jeremy Burge, founder of Emojipedia, and an Australian expat living in London. Jeremy is the ‘smiling face with smiling eyes’ personified and a delight to talk to 😊 On this episode of the Postcard Academy podcast, Jeremy and I talk about his job as Chief Emoji O...2019-07-1750 min
Citizens of the World: A Stoic Podcast for Curious TravelersVisiting Tirana: Your Local Guide to Albania's Capital CityRachel Berryman owns Tirana Yoga, one of the most successful yoga studios in Albania. But she didn’t move here to become a business owner; Rachel, who is American, first came to this former Communist country with the Peace Corps. On this episode, Rachel and I talk about the kind of volunteer work Rachel was doing and why she fell in love with Albania and its people. We also talk about the legacy of Albania’s Communist past, and, of course, about her favorite places to eat and the experiences you must have in Tirana, Albani...2019-07-1453 min
Influential Introvert: Communication Coaching for Professionals with Performance AnxietyHow to Record a Podcast Interview with a Remote Guest (Plus Free Checklist)At some point, most podcasters recording a remote interview will flub it up in some way, whether that’s by technical or human error. On Podcasting Step by Step, I talk you through exactly what you need to do to minimize those snafus that happen when recording an interview with your computer. Download your free Pre-Record Checklist. Visit sarahmikutel.com for more articles on how to podcast. Ready to start your own show? Download my free guide: “8 Mistakes New Podcasters Make and How to Fix Them.” Looking for a podcast media host? Use my Libsy...2019-07-1313 min
Citizens of the World: A Stoic Podcast for Curious TravelersRoadtrip! Part 2: How to Spend a Week in Albania, from City to SeasideMy friend Cristal and I traveled down Croatia’s coastline then made our way to Albania. While getting here wasn’t easy and involved a bus detour in Montenegro, exploring Albania is definitely worth it if you enjoy good food, cheap prices, and fewer tourists than Europe’s more popular destinations. Sounds pretty good, right? Cristal and I visited many UNESCO sites, you know I love a good UNESCO site, and on the Postcard Academy podcast, we share what we saw in Tirana, Durres, Berat, Gjirokastra, and Sarande. You’ll hear all the highlights from the trip...2019-07-0754 min
Influential Introvert: Communication Coaching for Professionals with Performance AnxietyYou’ll Never Have This Day Again. Make it Matter.There’s no time like the present -- we hear that all the time. But do you feel it? Do you make time to enjoy yourself? To try something new that scares you a little? Maybe you’ve got everything in place to start your podcast, but are afraid to hit publish. Or there’s something you’re dying to talk about, but you’re scared about what others might think of you. Newsflash, friend: Our time on this Earth is almost over. You will never have this day again. Make it matter. I’m your podcast c...2019-07-0406 min
Citizens of the World: A Stoic Podcast for Curious TravelersRoadtrip! Part 1: Croatia's Dalmatian CoastA few months ago, I did a podcast episode on the best places history lovers should visit to avoid the crowds. I’m making my way through those cities and countries, and, of course, had to podcast about it. On a two-part episode of the Postcard Academy — Roadtrip! Croatia + Albania — I chat with my travel friend Cristal Dyer to reminisce about our trip, talk about what we enjoyed the most, and also what we’d do differently next time. In Part 1, we share our travel itinerary down Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast. If you’re a regular listene...2019-06-3026 min
Citizens of the World: A Stoic Podcast for Curious TravelersBonus: Win a Copy of Lost in FlorenceDid you listen to the Artisan Florence episode yet? Nardia Plumridge shared some of her favorite boutiques and other hidden gems that she featured in her gorgeous book Lost in Florence — and this could be yours for free! I’m raffling off a copy of Lost in Florence to one lucky listener. For your chance to win, sign up for Postcard Academy email updates at postcardacademy.co/lostinflorence. If you are already on the Postcard Academy email list, you are already entered to win. You must sign up by July...2019-06-3001 min
Influential Introvert: Communication Coaching for Professionals with Performance AnxietySponsorship 101 for the Indie Podcaster with Jessica KupfermanYou may know that the big podcast ad agencies want you to have 5,000 downloads an episode before they’ll talk to you (see The Five Best Ways to Make Money with Your Podcast if you need a refresher on the CPM model). But small podcasts can do just fine without them by negotiating their own sponsorship deals. On this episode, I dive deep into sponsorship for the indie podcaster with Jessica Kupferman, CEO of She Podcasts, the largest women's podcasting community, which she co-founded with Elsie Escobar. Subscribe to Podcasting Step by Ste...2019-06-2743 min
Citizens of the World: A Stoic Podcast for Curious TravelersArtisan Florence: Insider Guide to the Best Local Shopping ExperiencesDuring the Renaissance, money flowed into Florence’s growing banking sector and the elite, including the Medici family, showed off their new wealth with art, palaces, and luxury goods. “They started commissioning local artists to do gorgeous pieces of art that would adorn their walls to showcase at their latest dinner party,” says Nardia Plumridge, author of Lost in Florence. “In terms of the artisan culture, that’s been stemming from Florence for hundreds of years. You have these amazing workshops where people would make beautiful leather or jewelry in silversmith workshops. It still remains today...it’...2019-06-2139 min
Influential Introvert: Communication Coaching for Professionals with Performance AnxietyThe 5 Best Ways to Make Money with Your PodcastThere’s this myth out there that anyone can start a podcast and the money will just start flowing in. As I mentioned in the episode on identifying your ideal listener, most podcasters do not make any money with the traditional CPM advertising model. And most ad agencies won’t even look at you unless you’re getting at least 5,000 downloads per episode within a 30-day period. BUT your podcast can help you generate income, especially if you use your show to build your brand and business in a way that serves listeners and potential clients...2019-06-2017 min
Citizens of the World: A Stoic Podcast for Curious TravelersHow the Selfie Generation Can Honor the Greatest GenerationI used to think dying in a fire would be the worst way to go. I now believe selfie-related deaths top that. You’ve probably heard the stories: people falling from cliffs; slipping over waterfalls; getting smacked by trains, even electrocuted. For a photo that captures the perfect angle of their face. This culture has weighed on my mind over the last week as the world recognized the 75th 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 mor...2019-06-1422 min
Influential Introvert: Communication Coaching for Professionals with Performance AnxietySomeone Is Already Doing the Podcast I Want to Do...Let’s say you have a brilliant idea for a podcast, and then learn that someone else just started something similar. Or, maybe three others already exist and they have a lot of ratings and reviews and loyal fans. This is actually great news because it means there is an audience for what you want to do. But if you are the new podcaster in town, how do you set yourself apart from those existing shows in your niche? In Steal Like an Artist, Austin Kleon says we are a mashup of everything we’ve exper...2019-06-1309 min
Citizens of the World: A Stoic Podcast for Curious TravelersWhy Do You Travel? The World Wanderers Interview MeA few episodes ago, I interviewed the World Wanderers Amanda and Ryan — my favorite podcasting nomad couple — on the amazing experiences you should have in Mexico City. They had previously interviewed me on their podcast — World Wanderers — and they are kindly letting me share that with you today. We talk about how I became an expat and found my first job abroad; the beauty and stresses of life as a foreigner; how these challenges change us for the better; and other travel-related topics, including why we travel — a question people ask us all the time. I think it’s...2019-06-0758 min
Influential Introvert: Communication Coaching for Professionals with Performance AnxietyBonus: Win a FREE ticket to She Podcasts LiveBonus time! Are you interested in going to the She Podcasts Live event in October? It’s being held in Atlanta Georgia from Oct. 11-13 and is going to be one of the most fun podcasting events of the year. Do you want to be my +1? I’m raffling off a free ticket worth $249. The giveaway is happening between now and June 15, 2019. Head on over to sarahmikutel.com/shepodcastlive to enter your name. I’m sooo excited to attend She Podcasts Live in October. Whether you’re a podcast veteran or haven’t even...2019-06-0603 min
Citizens of the World: A Stoic Podcast for Curious TravelersBrisbane Travel Guide: How to Enjoy Australia’s Most Relaxed CityI’ve always been a little afraid of Australia because of all its slithery and sharp-toothed creatures, but British expat James Cridland has me wanting to sip coffee and cuddle with koalas Down Under. On the Postcard Academy’s Brisbane episode of the podcast, James and I talk about the best things to see, eat, and experience in Brisbane, Australia. Also, I learn the proper way to eat Vegemite; Australia’s tipping situation; and the proper way to ride in a taxi in this super-laidback country. Links to all we talk about can be found on postcardacademy.co 2019-05-3144 min
Influential Introvert: Communication Coaching for Professionals with Performance AnxietyApple Podcasts: 6 Things You Need to Know in 2019The Apple Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) took place this week and we heard some exciting announcements from Apple, including that iTunes will be replaced by Apple Podcasts on Mac and podcast search and discoverability is about to get a lot better on Apple Podcasts. On this episode of Podcasting Step by Step, I’ll share six things you need to know about Apple Podcasts, plus a little bonus. Visit sarahmikutel.com for more articles on how to podcast. Ready to start podcasting? Download my free guide: “8 Mistakes New Podcasters Make and How to...2019-05-3012 min