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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
S3, Ep 32: How to Be Seen & Trusted Without Overwhelm (For Introverts & HSPs)
The online business space loves to throw around the word authority — but what does it really mean, especially for highly sensitive people and introverted service providers like us?
When I first started my business, I thought being seen as an authority meant I had to show up everywhere online, speak the loudest, and push myself into that bold “boss energy.” It left me feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, and completely out of alignment with who I am.
In this episode of Sensitive Change Makers, I’m breaking down what authority really means and how you can embody it in a way that feels safe, calm, and deeply authentic.
Here’s what you’ll take away:
- Why traditional ideas of authority often feel overwhelming for HSPs and introverts — and what to focus on instead
- How to build trust with your audience without overextending your energy or forcing yourself to be louder than everyone else
- A simple way to create clarity in your offers and messaging so you can reduce overwhelm and feel grounded
- How consistency can help you grow — even if showing up every single day isn’t sustainable for you
- Why sharing parts of yourself and your unique process builds deeper connections and attracts the right clients naturally
- A powerful reframe to help you see authority not as control or dominance, but as guidance and trust-building
If you’ve ever felt pressured to “perform” online or worried that you have to be someone you’re not to grow your business, this episode will help you shift your perspective. You’ll walk away with a gentler, more sustainable approach to being seen and trusted — one that works with your sensitive nature, not against it.
Listen now and learn how to step into your role as a calm, confident leader without the burnout or overwhelm.
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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