I cried in my first knitting class and I didn’t know why – it’s not like I’m emotionally invested in making potholders out of yarn. In this episode, I explore the quiet pressure we put on ourselves without realizing it, and how we can give ourselves more grace. <a href='https://open.substack.com/pub/livewithoutborders/p/i-cried-during-a-knitting-lesson'>Read the transcript</a> ***I’m your host, Sarah Mikutel, a <a href='https://sarahmikutel.com/'>communication and mindset coach</a>. My work is about helping people like you share your voice, strengthen your relationships, and have more fun. As an American expat living in the U.K., I value curiosity, courage, and joy. A few things I love: wandering European streets in search of the best vegetarian meal, practicing Italian, and helping my clients design lives that feel rich and meaningful. If you&apos;re ready to stop procrastinating so you can live the life you truly want – <a href='https://sarahmikutel.com/chat'>let’s talk</a>.Do you ever go blank or start rambling when someone puts you on the spot?&nbsp;I created a free Conversation Cheat Sheet with simple formulas you can use so you can respond with clarity, whether you’re in a meeting or just talking with friends.Download it at <a href="https://sarahmikutel.com/blanknomore">sarahmikutel.com/blanknomore</a> and start feeling more confident in your conversations today.

<description>&lt;p&gt;I cried in my first knitting class and I didn’t know why – it’s not like I’m emotionally invested in making potholders out of yarn.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;In this episode, I explore the quiet pressure we put on ourselves without realizing it, and how we can give ourselves more grace.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://open.substack.com/pub/livewithoutborders/p/i-cried-during-a-knitting-lesson'&gt;Read the transcript&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;***&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I’m your host, Sarah Mikutel, a &lt;a href='https://sarahmikutel.com/'&gt;communication and mindset coach&lt;/a&gt;. My work is about helping people like you share your voice, strengthen your relationships, and have more fun.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;As an American expat living in the U.K., I value curiosity, courage, and joy. A few things I love: wandering European streets in search of the best vegetarian meal, practicing Italian, and helping my clients design lives that feel rich and meaningful.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you&amp;apos;re ready to stop procrastinating so you can live the life you truly want – &lt;a href='https://sarahmikutel.com/chat'&gt;let’s talk&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Do you ever go blank or start rambling when someone puts you on the spot?&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I created a free Conversation Cheat Sheet with simple formulas you can use so you can respond with clarity, whether you’re in a meeting or just talking with friends.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Download it at &lt;a href="https://sarahmikutel.com/blanknomore"&gt;sarahmikutel.com/blanknomore&lt;/a&gt; and start feeling more confident in your conversations today.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

I cried in my first knitting class and I didn’t know why – it’s not like I’m emotionally invested in making potholders out of yarn.  In this episode, I explore the quiet pressure we put on ourselves without realizing it, and how we can give ourselves more grace.   Read the transcript   *** I’m your host, Sarah Mikutel, a communication and mindset coach. My work is about helping people like you share your voice, strengthen your relationships, and have more fun.  As an American expat living in ...

I Cried During a Knitting Lesson

My guest today, Sunalie, is a warm and gifted journalist – and also a former client of mine.During our time together, she had so many meaningful wins. Hearing about the specific shifts she made will help you strengthen your own confidence and communication skills – including how to feel more at ease when all eyes are on you. Sunalie has been with her partner for over 20 years, but they never got married. Not because she didn’t want to, but because the thought of standing in front of a room with all eyes on her felt overwhelming.That tension – wanting a moment, but not wanting to be seen – is something many of us can relate to.We shrink to protect ourselves. It’s a pattern we learn early. But at some point, most of us start questioning how we’re living, who we want to be, and whether we’re satisfied with how we’re showing up. We start wondering what else might be possible.What you’re about to hear is a conversation about what can shift when you stop bracing for disappointment and start letting yourself be seen.Sunalie didn&apos;t just learn to speak up more. She learned to share more. She learned to feel comfortable being herself. And that changed the trajectory of her work, her relationships, and her confidence.If you’re at a similar crossroads – you’re successful, but you can feel that you’re still putting up walls or playing small – this episode will resonate. Enjoy!❤️If you’re listening and realizing you’re ready to begin your own transformation story, book a free consultation with me today. This is the work I love doing most – helping you get out of your head and start looking and feeling more confident in your communication.<a href='https://sarahmikutel.com/chat'>Book your free communication coaching consultation</a><a href='https://sarahmikutel.com/communication-coaching-one-on-one'>www.sarahmikutel.com</a> Do you ever go blank or start rambling when someone puts you on the spot?&nbsp;I created a free Conversation Cheat Sheet with simple formulas you can use so you can respond with clarity, whether you’re in a meeting or just talking with friends.Download it at <a href="https://sarahmikutel.com/blanknomore">sarahmikutel.com/blanknomore</a> and start feeling more confident in your conversations today.

<description>&lt;p&gt;My guest today, Sunalie, is a warm and gifted journalist – and also a former client of mine.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;During our time together, she had so many meaningful wins. Hearing about the specific shifts she made will help you strengthen your own confidence and communication skills – including how to feel more at ease when all eyes are on you. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sunalie has been with her partner for over 20 years, but they never got married. Not because she didn’t want to, but because the thought of standing in front of a room with all eyes on her felt overwhelming.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;That tension – wanting a moment, but not wanting to be seen – is something many of us can relate to.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We shrink to protect ourselves. It’s a pattern we learn early. But at some point, most of us start questioning how we’re living, who we want to be, and whether we’re satisfied with how we’re showing up. We start wondering what else might be possible.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;What you’re about to hear is a conversation about what can shift when you stop bracing for disappointment and start letting yourself be seen.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sunalie didn&amp;apos;t just learn to speak up more. She learned to share more. She learned to feel comfortable being herself. And that changed the trajectory of her work, her relationships, and her confidence.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’re at a similar crossroads – you’re successful, but you can feel that you’re still putting up walls or playing small – this episode will resonate. Enjoy!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;❤️&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’re listening and realizing you’re ready to begin your own transformation story, book a free consultation with me today. This is the work I love doing most – helping you get out of your head and start looking and feeling more confident in your communication.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://sarahmikutel.com/chat'&gt;Book your free communication coaching consultation&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://sarahmikutel.com/communication-coaching-one-on-one'&gt;www.sarahmikutel.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Do you ever go blank or start rambling when someone puts you on the spot?&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I created a free Conversation Cheat Sheet with simple formulas you can use so you can respond with clarity, whether you’re in a meeting or just talking with friends.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Download it at &lt;a href="https://sarahmikutel.com/blanknomore"&gt;sarahmikutel.com/blanknomore&lt;/a&gt; and start feeling more confident in your conversations today.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

My guest today, Sunalie, is a warm and gifted journalist – and also a former client of mine. During our time together, she had so many meaningful wins. Hearing about the specific shifts she made will help you strengthen your own confidence and communication skills – including how to feel more at ease when all eyes are on you.  Sunalie has been with her partner for over 20 years, but they never got married. Not because she didn’t want to, but because the thought of standing in front of a ...

Feel More at Ease When All Eyes are on You

Are you procrastinating more than you think you are? In this episode, I’m talking about virtuous procrastination – the act of avoiding discomfort, uncertainty, or purposeful risk by busying yourself with work that appears responsible, generous, and good. Volunteering. Overcommitting. Over-preparing. It looks admirable, but sometimes it’s just a sneaky distraction from what’s most important to you. <a href='https://livewithoutborders.substack.com/p/virtuous-procrastination'>Read the article</a>.***I’m your host, Sarah Mikutel, a <a href='https://sarahmikutel.com/'>communication and mindset coach</a>. My work is about helping people like you share your voice, strengthen your relationships, and have more fun. As an American expat living in the U.K., I value curiosity, courage, and joy. A few things I love: wandering European streets in search of the best vegetarian meal, practicing Italian, and helping my clients design lives that feel rich and meaningful. If you&apos;re ready to stop procrastinating so you can live the life you truly want – <a href='https://sarahmikutel.com/chat'>let’s talk</a>.<a href='https://www.instagram.com/sarahmikutel'>We can also chat on Insta</a> :) Do you ever go blank or start rambling when someone puts you on the spot?&nbsp;I created a free Conversation Cheat Sheet with simple formulas you can use so you can respond with clarity, whether you’re in a meeting or just talking with friends.Download it at <a href="https://sarahmikutel.com/blanknomore">sarahmikutel.com/blanknomore</a> and start feeling more confident in your conversations today.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Are you procrastinating more than you think you are? In this episode, I’m talking about virtuous procrastination – the act of avoiding discomfort, uncertainty, or purposeful risk by busying yourself with work that appears responsible, generous, and good. Volunteering. Overcommitting. Over-preparing. It looks admirable, but sometimes it’s just a sneaky distraction from what’s most important to you. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://livewithoutborders.substack.com/p/virtuous-procrastination'&gt;Read the article&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;***&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I’m your host, Sarah Mikutel, a &lt;a href='https://sarahmikutel.com/'&gt;communication and mindset coach&lt;/a&gt;. My work is about helping people like you share your voice, strengthen your relationships, and have more fun.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;As an American expat living in the U.K., I value curiosity, courage, and joy. A few things I love: wandering European streets in search of the best vegetarian meal, practicing Italian, and helping my clients design lives that feel rich and meaningful.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you&amp;apos;re ready to stop procrastinating so you can live the life you truly want – &lt;a href='https://sarahmikutel.com/chat'&gt;let’s talk&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/sarahmikutel'&gt;We can also chat on Insta&lt;/a&gt; :)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Do you ever go blank or start rambling when someone puts you on the spot?&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I created a free Conversation Cheat Sheet with simple formulas you can use so you can respond with clarity, whether you’re in a meeting or just talking with friends.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Download it at &lt;a href="https://sarahmikutel.com/blanknomore"&gt;sarahmikutel.com/blanknomore&lt;/a&gt; and start feeling more confident in your conversations today.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Are you procrastinating more than you think you are? In this episode, I’m talking about virtuous procrastination – the act of avoiding discomfort, uncertainty, or purposeful risk by busying yourself with work that appears responsible, generous, and good. Volunteering. Overcommitting. Over-preparing. It looks admirable, but sometimes it’s just a sneaky distraction from what’s most important to you.  Read the article. *** I’m your host, Sarah Mikutel, a communication and mindset coach. My ...

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

Comfort can quietly cost you the life you really want. When we play it too safe in the name of avoiding unpleasant thoughts or feelings, we drift away from our values and the things that bring meaning, energy, and connection. The Stoics offer a way back through intentional action, self-inquiry, and showing up with integrity – even when it’s uncomfortable.***I’m your host, Sarah Mikutel, a <a href='https://sarahmikutel.com/'>communication and mindset coach</a>. My work is about helping people like you share your voice, strengthen your relationships, and have more fun. As an American expat living in the U.K., I value curiosity, courage, and joy. A few things I love: wandering European streets in search of the best vegetarian meal, practicing Italian, and helping my clients design lives that feel rich and meaningful. If you&apos;re ready to have conversations that open doors – in your career, your relationships, and your life – <a href='https://sarahmikutel.com/chat'>let’s talk</a>.<a href='https://www.instagram.com/sarahmikutel'>We can also chat on Insta</a> :) Do you ever go blank or start rambling when someone puts you on the spot?&nbsp;I created a free Conversation Cheat Sheet with simple formulas you can use so you can respond with clarity, whether you’re in a meeting or just talking with friends.Download it at <a href="https://sarahmikutel.com/blanknomore">sarahmikutel.com/blanknomore</a> and start feeling more confident in your conversations today.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Comfort can quietly cost you the life you really want. When we play it too safe in the name of avoiding unpleasant thoughts or feelings, we drift away from our values and the things that bring meaning, energy, and connection. The Stoics offer a way back through intentional action, self-inquiry, and showing up with integrity – even when it’s uncomfortable.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;***&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;I’m your host, Sarah Mikutel, a &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://sarahmikutel.com/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;communication and mindset coach&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;. My work is about helping people like you share your voice, strengthen your relationships, and have more fun.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;As an American expat living in the U.K., I value curiosity, courage, and joy. A few things I love: wandering European streets in search of the best vegetarian meal, practicing Italian, and helping my clients design lives that feel rich and meaningful.&lt;b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you&amp;apos;re ready to have conversations that open doors – in your career, your relationships, and your life – &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://sarahmikutel.com/chat'&gt;&lt;b&gt;let’s talk&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/sarahmikutel'&gt;We can also chat on Insta&lt;/a&gt; :)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Do you ever go blank or start rambling when someone puts you on the spot?&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I created a free Conversation Cheat Sheet with simple formulas you can use so you can respond with clarity, whether you’re in a meeting or just talking with friends.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Download it at &lt;a href="https://sarahmikutel.com/blanknomore"&gt;sarahmikutel.com/blanknomore&lt;/a&gt; and start feeling more confident in your conversations today.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Comfort can quietly cost you the life you really want. When we play it too safe in the name of avoiding unpleasant thoughts or feelings, we drift away from our values and the things that bring meaning, energy, and connection. The Stoics offer a way back through intentional action, self-inquiry, and showing up with integrity – even when it’s uncomfortable. *** I’m your host, Sarah Mikutel, a communication and mindset coach. My work is about helping people like you share your voice, strengthen ...

Your Comfort Addiction is Costing You

We often have something meaningful to say – but the way we say it can get in the way. We overload our listener with backstory, hoping to make them understand, and end up muddying the message instead. In this episode, I explore why this happens and how a small shift in how we speak can make a big difference.***I’m your host, Sarah Mikutel, a <a href='https://sarahmikutel.com/'>communication and mindset coach</a>. My work is about helping people like you share your voice, strengthen your relationships, and have more fun. As an American expat living in the U.K., I value curiosity, courage, and joy. A few things I love: wandering European streets in search of the best vegetarian meal, practicing Italian, and helping my clients design lives that feel rich and meaningful. If you&apos;re ready to have conversations that open doors – in your career, your relationships, and your life – <a href='https://sarahmikutel.com/chat'>let’s talk</a>.*** Do you ever go blank or start rambling when someone puts you on the spot?&nbsp;I created a free Conversation Cheat Sheet with simple formulas you can use so you can respond with clarity, whether you’re in a meeting or just talking with friends.Download it at <a href="https://sarahmikutel.com/blanknomore">sarahmikutel.com/blanknomore</a> and start feeling more confident in your conversations today.

<description>&lt;p&gt;We often have something meaningful to say – but the way we say it can get in the way. We overload our listener with backstory, hoping to make them understand, and end up muddying the message instead. In this episode, I explore why this happens and how a small shift in how we speak can make a big difference.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;***&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I’m your host, Sarah Mikutel, a &lt;a href='https://sarahmikutel.com/'&gt;communication and mindset coach&lt;/a&gt;. My work is about helping people like you share your voice, strengthen your relationships, and have more fun.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;As an American expat living in the U.K., I value curiosity, courage, and joy. A few things I love: wandering European streets in search of the best vegetarian meal, practicing Italian, and helping my clients design lives that feel rich and meaningful.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you&amp;apos;re ready to have conversations that open doors – in your career, your relationships, and your life – &lt;a href='https://sarahmikutel.com/chat'&gt;let’s talk&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;***&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Do you ever go blank or start rambling when someone puts you on the spot?&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I created a free Conversation Cheat Sheet with simple formulas you can use so you can respond with clarity, whether you’re in a meeting or just talking with friends.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Download it at &lt;a href="https://sarahmikutel.com/blanknomore"&gt;sarahmikutel.com/blanknomore&lt;/a&gt; and start feeling more confident in your conversations today.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

We often have something meaningful to say – but the way we say it can get in the way. We overload our listener with backstory, hoping to make them understand, and end up muddying the message instead. In this episode, I explore why this happens and how a small shift in how we speak can make a big difference. *** I’m your host, Sarah Mikutel, a communication and mindset coach. My work is about helping people like you share your voice, strengthen your relationships, and have more fun.  As an Ame...

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Thrive through Stoic wisdom, better communication, and global exploration. Host Sarah Mikutel is a communication coach and American expat in England who's here to help you make the most of your brief time on Earth. Memento mori. It’s time to make every moment matter.

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