What if the trait that gives leaders an edge is the one that comes most naturally to you?

In this episode of The Sensitive Professionals Podcast, I’m joined by Sinéad Rafferty, career and leadership coach, educator and advocate for highly sensitive people and empaths, to explore how sensitivity and empathy can transform the way we lead.

Together, we dive into:

• Why sensitivity can be a powerful leadership strength
• The real meaning of empathic leadership and why it matters now more than ever
• The double-edged sword of labels and how they shape our work lives
• The challenges of leading while sensitive (and how to set boundaries that protect your energy)
• How leaders—sensitive or not—can bring more emotional intelligence into their everyday style

This is one for you if you’ve ever wondered whether you have to toughen up to lead, or if there’s a different way to lead that’s actually more you.

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What if stress isn’t the problem—but how we see it is?

In this episode of The Sensitive Professionals Podcast, I’m joined by Bianca Paige Smith, stress management coach, movement facilitator, and deep-listening advocate, to explore how we can shift our perception of stress—and reclaim our power in the process.

Together, we dive into:

• Why stress isn’t the enemy—it’s a survival mechanism
• The subtle (and surprising) ways stress shows up in the body
• How perception shapes our experience of stress more than the stressor itself
• Ways to recognise your personal stress patterns without judgment
• The difference between surviving and thriving—and how to build toward the latter

This is one for you if you’ve ever felt trapped by stress, or found yourself saying, “I just need to push through.” (Spoiler: You don’t.)

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What if the problem isn’t you trying to fit in—but the spaces you’re trying to fit into?

In this episode of The Sensitive Professionals Podcast, I’m joined by Paula Gregorowicz, founder of The Paula G Company, coach, author, and advocate for redefining work-life balance. Paula’s work is grounded in more than 30 years of experience spanning corporate America, entrepreneurship, and spiritual coaching, with a core belief that productivity is often overrated, and that true growth comes from alignment, not exhaustion.

Together, we dive into:

• The difference between fitting in and belonging—and why it matters more than you think.
• How sensitivity can be a powerful guide to finding spaces where you truly belong.
• The courage to redefine your career path when it’s no longer working for you.
• Practical ways to protect your sensitivity in environments that prize loudness over depth.
• Navigating the messy middle of transformation—when you’re still in it but not yet out.

This is one for you if you’ve ever wondered if there’s a space where you could bring your full, sensitive self to work—and be celebrated for it.

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Ever wonder if your body is waving warning signs long before burnout hits? What if learning to listen to those whispers could transform how you manage stress?

In this episode of The Sensitive Professionals Podcast, I’m joined by Claire Dew, Integrative Health, Nutrition, and Life Coach, and mind-body practitioner. Claire’s journey through burnout led her to uncover the deep connection between our body's signals and our emotional resilience. Now, she empowers others to harness body intelligence to prevent burnout and build cognitive, emotional, and physical resilience.

Together, we dive into:

• Why burnout isn’t just about doing too much—it’s about not listening enough.
• The power of ‘body intelligence’ and why tuning in early matters.
• How emotional overwhelm shows up in the body, even before you realise it.
• Practical ways to recognise your own ‘stress whispers’ before they become shouts.
• The role of rituals and grounding practices in maintaining resilience.

This is one for you if you’ve ever felt like you’re carrying the emotional weight of the world and want a way to lighten the load—without sacrificing your sensitivity.

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What if workplaces didn’t just praise sensitive traits like empathy and emotional intelligence—but actually built their cultures around them?

In this episode of The Sensitive Professionals Podcast, I’m joined by Taylor Elyse Morrison, founder, facilitator, and lifelong learner, to explore how sensitivity can be a powerful force for inclusive and emotionally intelligent workplaces.

Together, we dive into:

• Why sensitivity is a strength in professional environments
• How to use curiosity and intuition to navigate workplace dynamics
• The underrated power of asking good questions
• Building collaborative relationships as a sensitive person
• Making feedback feel safer, clearer, and more actionable

This is one for you if you’ve ever wondered how to protect your energy and make an impact at work.

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What if your deepest feelings were actually pointing you toward your next bold move? And what if being “too sensitive” was your secret advantage, not your downfall?

In this episode of The Sensitive Professionals Podcast, I’m joined by Becky Symes, brand and website designer and vision strategist, to explore how embracing our sensitivity can be the very thing that unlocks clarity, creativity, and impact.

Together, we dive into:

• The hidden cost of emotional suppression—and how to break the cycle
• Why context matters when it comes to how we experience and express sensitivity
• How sensitivity influences our patterns of behaviour (and how to work with—not against—them)
• The power of rituals and structure for the highly sensitive
• Becky's three-step approach to transforming emotion into aligned action

This is one for you if you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by your feelings or unsure whether your deep inner world can have a place in your outer work.

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What if that sting of feedback wasn’t just about what was said—but how deeply it landed?

In this episode of The Sensitive Professionals Podcast, I’m joined by Anna Holbrook, ICF-accredited personal development coach, to explore how rejection sensitivity shapes our inner world—especially when the critic inside us is louder than the ones outside.

Together, we dive into:

• What rejection sensitivity actually is
• Why some feedback hits harder than others
• How self-employment can amplify our need for validation
• The link between early experiences and sensitivity at work
• Giving your inner critic a name (and why it helps)

This is one for you if you’ve ever replayed a comment for days, or worried that speaking up might cost you more than it’s worth.

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What happens when sex education leaves out the very thing that makes us human—our emotions? And how does that shape our sense of self, intimacy, and confidence?

In this episode of The Sensitive Professionals Podcast, I’m joined by Emma Ahlert, content strategist, community builder and founder of Elsie, to explore how sensitivity and sex ed collide—and what we can do about it.

Together, we dive into:

• The emotional gaps in traditional sex education
• How shame thrives in silence and how we interrupt it
• What it means to ‘have your own back’ as a sensitive person
• Intimacy, identity and feeling “outside the club”
• Rewriting our emotional playbook as adults

This is one for you if you’ve ever questioned your emotional response to intimacy or felt like you were the only one navigating sex and sensitivity.

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Season 2 is here!

And it’s another ride through sensitive nuance: from messy to magical and everything in between.

In this short teaser, I’m sharing what’s new and what's coming up this season on The Sensitive Professionals Podcast.

Think burnout, boundaries, creativity, courage—and conversations that help you embrace your sensitivity as your edge, not your setback.

🎧 First full episode drops Monday 14th April—make sure you’re following the podcast so you don’t miss it.

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We’ve reached the end of Season 1. Can you believe it? In this special solo episode, I’m reflecting on the incredible journey so far, the heartfelt lessons learned, and the moments that made me stop and think, "This is why I do this."

I’ll be sharing:

• Behind-the-scenes insights from launching the podcast (imposter feelings and all!).
• Standout guest moments—from sensitivity as interconnectedness to the powerful link between emotional intensity and neurodivergence.
• What’s next for The Sensitive Professionals Podcast as we dive into Season 2 with deeper conversations and a stronger community focus.

This episode is both a celebration and a sneak peek into what’s coming next. If you've been on this journey with me—thank you. And if you're new? This is the perfect time to catch up and prepare for what's ahead.

Don’t miss out! Here’s how to stay connected:

🎧 Subscribe to The Sensitive Professionals Podcast so you don't miss out when Season 2 launches

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Thank you for being part of this incredible journey. Here’s to more sensitive, game-changing conversations ahead!

ABOUT YOUR HOST

Hi, I’m Teresa Beehan, Career Coach, Founder of Practical Feeling, and a proud sensitive professional. I help ambitious, sensitive individuals navigate their careers with heart, humour, and a whole lot of practicality.

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