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

Music by Grand_Project from Pixabay

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

Music by Grand_Project from Pixabay

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

Music by Grand_Project from Pixabay

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

Music by Grand_Project from Pixabay

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

Music by Grand_Project from Pixabay

In this episode, I’m getting real about something so many of us experience—those times when you’re just not feeling it. The motivation’s gone, energy is low, and even the simplest business tasks feel heavy.

I share honestly about what's been going on behind the scenes for me, and how that’s impacted the way I show up—not just in my business, but in my body and mind too. If you’ve ever felt like stepping back (or disappearing altogether), this one’s for you.

Inside, I talk about:

• What might really be happening when you feel off—and why you’re not broken or lazy
• How I distinguish between needing a break vs. needing to reconnect
• The “bare minimum” mindset I turn to when showing up feels hard
• How structure (yep, even loose structure) can create more freedom, not less
• What I’ve learned about nervous system regulation—and how it affects motivation
• The journaling prompts, questions, and shifts that help me return to flow (gently)

This episode is about permission—permission to be human, to pause, and to come back slowly and intentionally. I hope it brings you insight, support, and the reminder that you're not alone in this.

🎧 Press play when you're ready to feel a little more grounded—and a little less stuck.

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

In this episode, I’m sharing something a little different — and something that’s had an incredible response in my community. It’s a replay of one of my most popular masterclasses, where I walk you through the real journey of one of my clients: from feeling frustrated, ghosted, and burnt out... to signing multiple clients and creating her first $4,330 month.

This is the first time I’ve broken down the full behind-the-scenes process — what we did, why we did it, and how she created lasting, sustainable results by aligning her business with her values.

In this episode, I’ll talk you through:

• Where she was when we started: overworked, underpaid, and questioning her worth
• The mindset shifts that changed everything — including how we tackled people-pleasing, mind-reading, and the fear of charging properly
• How we restructured her outreach, content, and sales process to reduce overwhelm and increase connection
• Why working harder wasn’t the answer — and what working smarter and deeper really looked like for her
• How we built a strategy rooted in clarity, simplicity, and sustainability (no cold DMs required)
• The power of boundaries, pre-qualifying clients, and learning to say “no” from a grounded place
• How she started to trust herself, back herself, and show up with more confidence than ever before

You’ll also hear how we celebrated small, process-based wins each week — and how those built into a powerful result that had her crying happy tears and messaging me with joy.

If you're a sensitive, heart-led business owner who wants to grow in a way that honours your energy and values, this episode is for you.

This is more than just a case study — it’s a real-world example of what becomes possible when you lead with integrity, clarity, and self-trust.

I would love to hear what lands with you so please do let me know,

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

In this episode, I welcome leadership coach, author, and speaker Rachel Radway, whose new book Perceptive explores the untapped power of high sensory perception in leadership.

With over 25 years in corporate leadership, Rachel shares her fascinating journey—from navigating global roles and language immersion to discovering her calling as a coach for highly perceptive and neurodivergent leaders.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone who has ever felt “too sensitive” in environments that value toughness over intuition. Tune in to explore:

• Rachel’s winding, multicultural career journey and how it shaped her coaching approach
• The surprising power of high sensitivity and what makes it a leadership superpower
• Common misconceptions around sensitivity and how they hold people back
• Insights from Rachel’s research and interviews with women leaders featured in Perceptive
• The challenges of masking, people-pleasing, and reclaiming your intuitive voice
• Why empathy, deep listening, and strategic thinking are more than soft skills—they're strengths

Whether you're a sensitive leader, a curious empath, or someone navigating a non-traditional path, this conversation offers validation, empowerment, and practical wisdom.

Find out why sensitivity isn’t a weakness—it’s a gift.

Please do check out Rachel's book and connect with her through the following links:

Book: https://www.rercoaching.com/book

Book (Amazon UK): https://amzn.eu/d/9VbwM5d

Website: https://www.rercoaching.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reradway/

The book which was mentioned was called The Brain of the Highly Sensitive Person by Esther Bergsma, you can find it here: https://amzn.eu/d/59szdJn

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