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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