Why Does Public Speaking Feel So Terrifying for Introverts?
05/15/23 • 11 min
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Why does public speaking scare introverts so much?
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- the science behind why public speaking feels so terrifying for introverts
- what introversion is
- whether we’re born with our personalities
- the key differences between introverts and extroverts
- where the word ‘cool’ came from
- And more!
If confidence is a trait you’d like to grow in yourself, let’s talk.
Why does public speaking scare introverts so much?
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- the science behind why public speaking feels so terrifying for introverts
- what introversion is
- whether we’re born with our personalities
- the key differences between introverts and extroverts
- where the word ‘cool’ came from
- And more!
If confidence is a trait you’d like to grow in yourself, let’s talk.
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Coming Soon...The Influential Introvert
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, and in social situations without becoming a sweaty, blushing mess with a stress headache.
Hi, I’m your host Sarah Mikutel, and you may be wondering why I’m switching up the podcast.
I consider it an evolution. While not all of Podcasting Step by Step listeners are introverts, many are.
The Influential Introvert podcast is for you if you’ve ever...
✔️ ghosted or not responded to a great PR opportunity someone offered you.
✔️felt like you can’t get a word in when a big group is talking.
✔️ lost sleep thinking about a presentation you had to give.
✔️ had your heart beat out of your chest in conversations where you feel others have more experience and authority.
Even when you look calm on the outside, inside there’s an anxious swirl that’s exhausting you.
Life doesn’t have to be this way.
When you follow this podcast, you’ll 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 and being decisive.
If this sounds like something you could use help with right away, go to sarahmikutel.com/influentialintrovert, book a consult, and let’s get you enjoying life with less anxiety and more influence.
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Body Awareness: Your First Step toward Emotional Resilience
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 indulge in them in unhelpful ways.
And this often means staying quiet. We’re not willing to be with an emotion long enough to feel its power diminish. Did you know this usually happens in about 90 seconds?
Think about a time when you had to speak in public, whether in a meeting, on stage, at a networking event. At first, it felt scary, but as you pushed through, you started to feel better.
Body awareness is the first step toward emotional freedom and resilience and what I want to talk to you about today.
I’ll be weaving in some Stoic philosophy, which is an ancient philosophy rooted in love and positive emotion.
More than 2,000 years ago, the Stoics practiced therapeia, the foundation of today’s leading evidence-based treatment for anxiety: cognitive behavioral therapy.
When people hear the word ‘stoic,’ they often think of someone who swallows their emotions.
Stoic philosophy, however, involves cultivating healthy emotions and managing unhealthy ones.
Stoics leaders get curious about emotions like anxiety, instead of reacting against them or stuffing them down. This self-awareness sets them free.
Are you ready to learn how? Let’s go.
Influential Introvert: Communication Coaching for Professionals with Performance Anxiety - Why Does Public Speaking Feel So Terrifying for Introverts?
Transcript
Why does public speaking feel so terrifying for introverts ? In this episode I'm sharing a few segments from a course I created on public speaking . I'm going to get into what introversion is , the difference between introverts and extroverts , and the science behind why public speaking can feel like a life-and-death situation for many of us . Let's get into it . So what is an introv
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