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Sensitive Change Makers: Coaching for HSPs, Introverts & Purpose-Driven Entrepreneurs and Leaders
Welcome to Sensitive Change Makers — the podcast for highly sensitive people (HSPs), introverted entrepreneurs, and purpose-led leaders ready to break free from overwhelm, build confidence, and take aligned action in life and business.
I'm Kate Carter — trauma-informed coach, HSP, introvert, and teacher turned passionate coach and mentor for sensitive souls. After decades of living with anxiety and panic attacks, I finally discovered how to transform sensitivity into a superpower — and now I help other introverts and HSPs do the same.
Each week, I share empowering conversations, mindset shifts, and practical coaching tools to support you in creating a life and business that truly fit you.
Whether you're navigating stress, fear of visibility, or feeling stuck playing small, this podcast is here to help you reconnect with your gifts, lead with authenticity, and create success on your own terms.
If you're ready to stop second-guessing yourself, release anxiety, and step confidently into a life of purpose, intention, and joy — you're in the right place.
Kate x
Sensitive Change Makers: Coaching for HSPs, Introverts & Purpose-Driven Entrepreneurs and Leaders
Breaking the Cycle: Overcoming People-Pleasing and Embracing Your True Self
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In this week's podcast episode, I delve into the concept of people-pleasing, a behaviour that's often overlooked but can have a significant impact on our lives. Drawing from my personal experiences and client sessions, I explore the subtle ways people-pleasing shows up and how it ties closely to our sense of identity. I discuss the spectrum of people-pleasing, ranging from occasional tendencies to a lifestyle where we constantly put others' needs ahead of our own.
I examine the complex relationship between people-pleasing and being highly sensitive. If you're highly sensitive, you often empathise deeply with others' emotions, which can make you feel compelled to support and please them. This connection can lead to patterns of behaviour that are hard to break, especially if they're rooted in childhood experiences or societal pressures that encourage external validation.
I also talk about avoiding conflict, a common trait among people-pleasers, and how it can lead to deeper issues like resentment and frustration. To illustrate these points, I share personal stories and insights, emphasising the importance of building internal validation and acknowledging our own needs.
During this episode, I encourage you to consider where you fall on the people-pleasing scale and think about the impact it has on your life. My goal is to give you actionable insights and empower you to reclaim your own desires and priorities while still maintaining your compassionate and kind nature.
Join me as I explore people-pleasing, its underlying causes, and how you can take steps to move toward a more balanced and fulfilling life.
I hope that by sharing my experiences and insights, you'll gain a deeper understanding of this behaviour and find ways to prioritise your own well-being.
Kate x
Connect with Kate:
Learn more about Kate https://www.katecarter.co.uk/about
Instagram: www.instagram.com/katecartercoaching
Download your copy of The Start-up Guide to being a HSP: https://subscribepage.io/HSP-guide
Book in a consultation call to see if we're a good fit to work together:
https://katecartercoaching.satoriapp.com/offers/292115-consultation-call
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