In this week’s episode, I’m opening up about one of the sneakiest stories that can hold us back as sensitive leaders and entrepreneurs. It’s that quiet little voice that says: “They’re too successful, too confident, too much for me to measure up.”

Here’s what I share inside:

• Why this hidden identity gap can keep us from stepping into our next role or opportunity
• How we often make things about other people when the real story is about us
• Practical steps to shift your perspective and stop putting others on a pedestal
• Journaling prompts and reflections to help you rewrite the stories that are keeping you small
• A powerful reminder that you don’t need to be “fully healed” or “perfect” to grow

This conversation is all about finding the courage to see yourself as capable, ready, and worthy of the opportunities that are waiting for you.

Kate

Here are 10 powerful journal prompts your attendees can use to deepen this work:

1. What stories do I currently tell myself about who my “ideal” clients are and who I am in relation to them?
   
   
   
2. Where do I notice myself shrinking back, holding back, or making assumptions about what others think?
   
   
   
3. When was the last time I doubted my offer, not because of its quality, but because of who I imagined would see it?
   
   
   
4. If I fully believed I was “good enough,” how would I show up differently in my business today?
   
   
   
5. What evidence do I already have that proves I am skilled, capable, and ready for bigger opportunities?
   
   
   
6. Imagine a dream client approaches you — describe in detail how you confidently respond, using all five senses.
   
   
   
7. What identity shift do I need to make to step into the next level of my business?
   
   
   
8. Where am I waiting to be “fully healed” or “fully ready” before taking action — and how can I move forward now, as I am?
   
   
   
9. What assumptions have I been making about others that might actually be holding me back?
   
   
   

10. Why NOT me? Write a full page answering this question as if you’re proving to yourself that you are the person for the job.

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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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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Are you secretly holding yourself back from signing clients — without even realising it?

In this episode of Sensitive Change Makers, I share the subtle yet powerful mindset shift that took me from zero clients to 6 clients — all while navigating the challenges of being highly sensitive and introverted.

I open up about the quiet, sneaky belief that held me back for far too long, and how learning to feel truly grounded in my work transformed the way I showed up, connected with my audience, and created content that gently drew in aligned clients.

If you’ve ever found yourself doubting whether you’re “good enough”, this episode offers both understanding and practical steps to help you feel more confident, supported, and ready to embrace your unique way of building a thriving, sustainable business.

Come and join our masterclass where we dig into this further:

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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

Music by Grand_Project from Pixabay