Introvert 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 th ... Show More
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Feel More at Ease When All Eyes are on You
<p>My guest today, Sunalie, is a warm and gifted journalist – and also a former client of mine.</p><p>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 – incl ... Show More
27m 13s
Nov 7
Virtuous Procrastination: When ‘Doing Good’ Becomes an Avoidance Tactic
<p>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. Overcomm ... Show More
8m 44s
Oct 25
Your Comfort Addiction is Costing You
<p>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 act ... Show More
9m 6s
Oct 2023
How can I overcome my fear of speaking in public?
According to a study conducted by the Statistic Brain Research Institute in 2016, 74% of the global population feels uncomfortable speaking in front of an audience. That might be an oral exam at school, a presentation at work, or even making a toast at a birthday party for exampl ... Show More
4m 19s
Mar 2023
How to feel confident about your VOICE
<p>In this episode...</p> <p>Do you cringe when you hear your own voice?</p> <p>Does it make you self-cautious, feel awkward, and not confident about yourself?</p> <p>Sebastiaan discusses a common problem among people: disliking a part of themselves, and offers a solution through ... Show More
14m 28s
Dec 2022
313 SelfWork: Five Steps to Build Your Social Muscle and Tackle Self-Consciousness and Social Anxiety
<p>Generally, when someone is called “a bundle of nerves,” they’re not describing a state of being that’s pleasant or desired. Those nerves could range from the fairly common experience of self-consciousness, where you have a heightened sense of yourself, to actual social anxiety ... Show More
26m 52s