Keep Your Eye on the Prize

Influential Introvert: Communication Coaching for Professionals with Performance Anxiety

I finally became a British citizen after years of putting it off – not because I didn’t qualify, but because perfectionism kept slowing me down.

In this episode, I share the real reason I delayed, what happened when I shifted my focus from “perfect” to “done,” and revisit how the concept of maximizers vs. satisficers can help you move forward in your life.

Read the article (and come say hi on Substack).

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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 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're ready to have conversations that open doors – in your career, your relationships, and your life – let’s talk.

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챕터

1. Keep Your Eye on the Prize (00:00:00)

2. Citizenship test (00:00:21)

3. Maximizers vs. Satisficers (00:03:41)

4. The Real Obstacle Is Fear (00:07:03)

5. Focus on the Right Target (00:08:12)