This week on Sensitive Change Makers, I’m joined by the brilliant Katherine Robinette - a strategist, speaker, and President of Keystone & Raven. Katherine has spent three decades watching smart people turn change into a battle - and she’s done being diplomatic about it. She’s known for cutting through corporate red tape with clarity, trust, connection, and agency, helping companies believe in what they’re building again, and that’s when the real transformation begins.

Our conversation goes deep fast, exploring what really happens when sensitivity meets strategy, and why being clear might just be the kindest form of leadership there is.

We talk about:

• What it really means to be highly sensitive — and how Katherine first recognised her own sensitivity
• Reconnecting to intuition after years of leaning on intellect and analysis
• The art of clear and kind communication (and why “nice” isn’t the same as kind)
• How to have difficult conversations with empathy and integrity
• Katherine’s “Conviction Transformation” framework — and why the next evolution of business must be people-focused
• The six dynamics of conviction
• Why treating people like they’re amazing is the most effective leadership strategy there is

If you’ve ever felt caught between intellect and intuition - or wondered how to bring more authenticity into the way you lead and communicate -this episode is for you.

To connect with Katherine, use the following links:

Website: www.KeystoneAndRaven.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherine-robinette-speaker/

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Jefferson Fisher – The Next Conversation: jeffersonfisher.com
  
  
• Brené Brown – “Clear is Kind. Unclear is Unkind.”: brenebrown.com
  
  
• Simon Sinek – F.B.I. (Feelings, Behavior, Impact): Watch on YouTube
  
  
• Jim Collins – From Good to Great

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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In this episode, I’m joined by Dr Meg Trucano — developmental psychologist, former federal researcher, and founder of a psychology-based coaching practice helping ambitious women navigate major life, career and identity changes. After experiencing burnout in a high-pressure research career, Meg built her Real Change framework to help women ditch their “shoulds”, reclaim their energy and make unapologetically self-directed choices.

We explore:

• What it really means to live as a highly sensitive person — especially when you’re also a parent, partner or business owner.
• How sensitivity can shape your experience of overwhelm, creativity and connection.
• The tension between control and intuition — and what happens when you finally loosen the reins.
• Why doing less, being more, and honouring your natural rhythms can be the ultimate act of courage.
• Meg’s personal story of redefining success and creating work that’s truly soul matched.

It’s a rich, open-hearted conversation about embracing who we are beneath the noise of expectation. If you’ve ever felt “too much” or “not enough” for the world around you, this episode is a gentle reminder that your sensitivity is not a weakness — it’s your greatest strength.

Listen in, take what you need, and allow yourself to breathe a little deeper.

Please do reach out and connect with Meg through the following links:

Website: https://www.megtrucano.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meg-trucano/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meg_trucano

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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In this episode, I explore why patience is one of the most underrated skills for long-term success, especially for highly sensitive and introverted entrepreneurs. If you’ve ever felt frustrated by slow progress or distracted by “instant success” stories, this episode is for you.

What you’ll discover:

• Why chasing instant results might actually be holding you back.
• How to shift from chasing outcomes to creating a sustainable rhythm that works for you.
• Simple yet powerful ways to track your progress and celebrate small wins.
• Why staying true to your values and pace can unlock opportunities you didn’t even see coming.
• How to build trust, connection, and momentum without burning out.

Tune in to learn how slowing down can actually help you go further—and why patience might be the secret ingredient you’ve been overlooking.

Kate

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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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:

subscribepage.io/Get-Clients-from-Your-Content

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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In this episode of Sensitive Change Makers, I dive into one simple but powerful shift you can make to strengthen your messaging. As highly sensitive people and introverts, it’s easy to feel that marketing isn’t for us — that it’s draining, overwhelming, or just not aligned. But the truth is, content marketing can feel authentic and easeful when we approach it in the right way.

I explore three key areas to help you bring more clarity into your messaging so that you’ll not only make your content more compelling, but also build trust with your audience and create space for them to see themselves in your work.

If you're looking for 1:1 support, book a discovery call HERE

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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In this episode of Sensitive Change Makers, I’m sharing some deeply personal reflections and insights on what it really means to run a business as a highly sensitive person (HSP). As an HSP coach and introvert who’s been on this journey for years, I know how overwhelming the noise of hustle culture can be—especially when you're wired to process the world more deeply.

This episode is for you if you’ve ever felt:

• Drained by visibility or traditional marketing advice
• Overwhelmed by too many business ideas or directions
• Like you need external validation before you can move forward
• A deep desire to build your business your way, not someone else's

I dive into the nervous system work that underpins everything I do in my coaching for HSPs, including:

• How to recognise and regulate your own nervous system responses
• Why understanding your values and priorities is non-negotiable
• The unique way highly sensitive entrepreneurs process decisions and emotions
• How we can turn our sensitivity into a business superpower—without burnout

I also introduce The Quiet Authority, my mini-course created specifically to help HSPs create content that converts—while staying grounded, authentic, and aligned.

Whether you’re just starting out or growing a soul-led business, I hope this episode offers you clarity, compassion, and encouragement.

This is the kind of support I wish I had when I started—and now, as a business coach for HSPs, I’m here to pass it on to you.

Let me know what resonates—I always love hearing from you.

Kate x

Link to The Quiet Authority: https://www.katecarter.co.uk/challenge-page/creatingcontentwhichconverts?programId=aafdcc5a-44bf-45cb-be73-bcb38b5ec763

Link to the podcast with Rachel: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/sensitive-change-makers-coaching-for-hsps-introverts/id1655738811?i=1000715073579

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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